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5 |
*Dee Milliner |
CB |
1 |
Alabama |
J`r |
5117 |
201 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Outstanding speed.
Late injury (Labrum surgery)
didn't
force him to skip most Combine drills.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.47.
Combine - Forty: 4.37. Reps: DNL. VJ: 36.0. BJ: 10-2.
20S: DNP. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.95.
Pro Day
(Brandt) -
Milliner had right shoulder surgery following the combine
and his shoulder was in a sling. Despite needing the
surgery, Milliner
did all the drills at the combine.
Based on NFLDraftScouts.com -
Built
well for the position. Plays with excellent coordination and
smooth hips, using his arms and hands to knock down throws.
Excellent awareness and read/react ability, getting his head
turned and uses his eyes well to quickly find the ball.
Attacks the run and is a very good tackler, never backing
down. Bruising hitter who can separating ball from receiver
with terrific timing.
Plays tight bump-and-run and enjoys pressing with little
cushion. Closes quickly and baits throws, looking to make a
play on each snap. Smart and disciplined, but not Processes
information quickly and looks comfortable in space.
Lacks elite speed and quick-twitch
ability. Plays too aggressive at times and will take himself
out of the play & miss some tackles. Has just one full
season as a starter. Must refine cover technique, most
notably his backpedal. Compared to Charles Tillman, CB,
Chicago Bears -- Similar size and ball-hawking ability when
the ball is in the air.
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18 |
*Xavier Rhodes |
CB |
2 |
Florida State |
rJr |
6014 |
210 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
1/10 second faster than
pre-combine est.
Jumped through tht roof. Originally thought to br more of a physical
steady-Eddie type corner, but combine scores change that
impression.. Aggressive. Good ball skills. Must
avoid interference penalties.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.54.
Combine - Forty: 4.43. Reps: 14. VJ: 40.5. BJ: 11-0.
20S: DNP. 60S: DNP. 3C: DNP.
Pro Day
(Brandt) -
He kept his times from the combine with one exception. He
ran a 4.65 in the short shuttle drill and a 7.29 in the
three-cone drill. He had an excellent workout.
PFW Audibles -
"Corners in the SEC play in the boundary because they throw
into the boundary a lot in the southeast. Most of the
quarterbacks are not big-armed guys. Patrick Peterson had
straight-line speed. Xavier Rhodes has better hips than
Peterson for a big guy."
Based on NFLDraftScouts.com - Strong for the position with a
solidly-built frame and excellent arm length. Loves to jam
and get physical in press coverage, getting in the face of
receivers at the LOS and staying aggressive through the
whistle. Very good click-and-close ability with strong
plant-and-go burst to drive on plays in front of him,
undercutting routes and knocking down passes. Gets head
around to locate and high-point with very good leaping
ability and timing. Can flip his hips and change directions
with a near-effortless transition/can adjust and contort his
body. Confident and instinctive in coverage, coming off his
man to make a play on the ball with very good ball skills.
Defeats blocks to be a factor against the run and is a
punishing striker, making the decleating hit if it's there.
Very good experience (39 career starts),
with eight
interceptions and 31 passes defended.
Tends to get too physical in tight
coverage, playing too hands-on and grabby (which will draw
pass interference penalties). very aggressive with the ball
in the air, but makes too much contact and needs to pay more
attention to body position.Lacks discipline and is
susceptible to play fakes and misdirection. Lacks elite
long-speed and isn't a quick-twitch type of athlete. Must
stay assignment-sound holding contain against the run. Must
eliminate the penalties and stay focused, controlling his
intensity. Compared to Aqib Talib
- While Rhodes isn't
quite as fast as Talib (& doesn't have the same character
concerns either), but both have tall, long frames with a
knack for making plays on the ball when it's in the air.
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32 |
Johnthan Banks |
CB |
3 |
Mississippi State |
Sr |
6020 |
185 |
1st-2nd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Ran 1/10 of a second slower than
pre-combine est.. Lacks recovery
speed. Not real physical either. Decent agility and broad
jump results.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.52.
Combine - Forty: 4.61. Reps: 10. VJ: 34.0. BJ: 10-5.
20S: 4.27. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.97.
Pro Day (Brandt) — Banks ran the
40-yard dash in 4.58 and 4.59 seconds, had a 4.28-second
short shuttle, and a 34 1/2-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-6
broad jump. While his 40 time was slightly better than the
4.61 seconds he
ran at the NFL Scouting Combine,
Banks looked good in the positional workout.
PFW Audibles - "I do like
Johnthan Banks. He reminds me of the type of corners they
have playing in Seattle. He's a lot like Richard Sherman. He
can play off or on, but that's not his deal. He is a press
cover guy.Everyone wants a big man corner. He does not get
too out of whack shadowing in the four games I watched. For
a long guy, he can come out of his breaks.
Based on NFLDraftScouts.com - -
12 career interceptions going into 2012, a knack for
returning them for scores (three) and has the size scouts
covet. Biggest question is speed. Often asked to play off-man and
when he was caught guessing, he didn’t have elite speed to
recover. Active with his hands in press and has the fluidity
to cut with receivers. Alert to the run, though he isn't a
particularly physical tackler. A significantly better
prospect than the fourth-round grade he was reportedly given
last year by the NFL Advisory Committee, Could become a
first-round pick with a strong 2012 season.
|
52 |
Jordan Poyer |
CB |
4 |
Oregon State |
Sr |
5117 |
191 |
2nd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
He and Trufant impressed during
Senior Bowl Week. 1/10th of a second slower than expected. Fast enough and aggressive enough to
consistently defeat their man. Not that athletic, though
(jump scores were mediocre). Off field issues.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.49.
Combine - Forty: 4.54. Reps: 8. VJ: 30.5. BJ: 9.10.
20S: 4.18. 60S: 11.51. 3C: 6.87.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Worked out at NFL Scouting
Combine. He recorded a 28 1/2-inch vertical, 9-foot-7 broad
jump, and 11 reps at 225. He did positional workouts as a
defensive back.
Based on NFLDraftScouts.com -
Athletic, physical with the ball skills to make opposing
quarterbacks pay for testing him, Currently ranks fourth
among senior cornerbacks on NFLDraftScout.com's 2013 board.
He will have to prove that his junior season was no fluke
and that he has the high character NFL teams are looking
(i.e. arrested following an alleged bar fight in May).
|
55 |
*Logan Ryan |
CB |
5 |
Rutgers |
rJr |
5111 |
191 |
2nd |
Big
Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Productive. No burner.
Pre-Combine
Forty - 4.53.
Combine - Forty: 4.56. Reps: 14. VJ: 32.5. BJ: 9-8.
20S: 4.06. 60S: 11.28. 3C: 6.69.
Pro Day
(Brandt) -
Ryan stood on all of his numbers from the combine
Based on NFLDraftScouts.com -
I'm not
ready to anoint Ryan yet as the next Devin McCourty (the
only Rutgers defensive back to ever earn a first-round pick)
but if he makes the same gains in his junior campaign that
he did last season he could have the luxury of considering
making the jump to the NFL with eligibility still remaining.
|
56 |
Will Davis |
CB |
7 |
Utah State |
Sr |
5112 |
186 |
2nd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Athletic and agile with good
explosion. Decent speed but not a blazer. Not very physical. Level of competition concerns.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.53.
Combine - Forty: 4.51. Reps: 16. VJ: 35.5. BJ: 10-7.
20S: 4.02. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.52.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Davis did a
36-inch vertical jump and then stood on his numbers from the
combine.
Based on NFLDraftScouts.com -
Long, lean build ideally suited
to the position. Loose-hipped athlete with good balance and
overall fluidity to change directions. Good burst to close
on the ball due to his vision and quick fee. tHas at least
moderate straight-line speed and tracks the ball well. Good
leaping ability, timing and body control to compete for
jump-balls. Uses his hands well to limit the receiver's
ability to make a play, weaving them into his opponents'
frame to break up passes at the last moment. Accomplished
press corner with the arm-length, fluidity and aggression to
perform well in this role in the NFL. Aggressive with his
hands throughout the route, with surprising savvy to hold
and not get penalized (considering his relative
inexperience).Some natural return skills - has scored three
touchdowns off of interception returns over the past three
seasons. Reliable downfield tackler. Recognizes his
containment responsibilities versus the run and works to
funnel the action back inside toward his teammates.
Somewhat finessy. Only average
physicality as a tackler. Struggles to break free from
physical blocks and stands around the pile when he can get
away with it. Tends to duck his head, latch on and get
dragged for a tackle rather than truly driving through his
opponent.. Highly aggressive/ will bite on double-moves,
with less than ideal makeup speed.. Legitimate level of
competition questions. Compared
to Richard Marshall
- Davis has intriguing natural athleticism for
coverage and ball skills and may only need greater
physicality to emerge as a starter in the NFL.
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61 |
Desmond Trufant |
CB |
6 |
Washington |
Sr |
5115 |
190 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
One of top 2 or 3 CB's in this
draft..
Elite speed. Good jumping scores, He and Webb blew away the
20 yard shuttle. Not
physically imposing. Relies on athleticism over technique at
this stage. Good Senior Bowl Week. I'd elevate both Trufant
and Poyer to the top of my list.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.49.
Combine - Forty: 4.38. Reps: 16 . VJ: 37.5. BJ: 10-5.
20S: 3.85. 60S: DNP. 3C: DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Trufant
(5-foot-11 5/8, 192 pounds), a cornerback, did the
three-cone drill in 6.76 seconds and stood on the rest of his
numbers from the NFL Scouting Combine.
Trufant’s workout was phenomenal, and I would imagine that
he’s knocking on the door to be a late first-round pick in
the 2013
NFL Draft.
In the last couple of months, Trufant — the brother of
Seattle Seahawks
2003 first-round pick Marcus
Trufant — has impressed at
the Senior
Bowl,
combine and now at his pro day to continue a rapid rise up
draft boards.
PFW
Audibles - "...Was an impressive
interview. He is ready for the pros. He is honest and
realistic and knows what to expect. He knows how to prepare.
He has been around it first hand with brothers in the
league."
Based on
NFLDraftScouts.com -
Athletic
with fluid footwork and the foot agility to drive quickly on
the play. Looks natural in space, staying balanced with the
hips and transition skills to redirect in any direction.
Physical / fights for the ball when it's in the air, with an
excellent competitive nature. Doesn't shy from contact and
will get his nose dirty in run support. Very good job
tracking and high-pointing with . Good bloodlines /
understands the NFL process. Four-year starter (47 career
starts), spending time both inside and outside and in both
man and zone coverage.
Narrow torso, lean muscle tone and
only average length. Opens his hips too early to protect
against speed and should stay under control in his
movements. Streaky technique once the ball in snapped /
reverts to bad habits, relying on his natural athleticism in
place of fundamentals. Lacks elite top-end speed and can be
beat vertically. Inconsistent tackling technique, hitting
too high and lacking the strength to consistently finish.
Plays close to the LOS but doesn't make much contact and has
to improve his body position downfield. Too much of a
grabber. Nagging hamstring injury late in 2012.
|
xx |
DJ Hayden |
CB |
xx |
Houston |
Sr |
5110 |
191 |
1st-2nd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Each year I badly screw up at
least one pick who simply flies below my radar screen for
the entire period before the draft. Hayden is one of those
guys. It could be because most predraft scouting reports had
written him off due to a devestating life-threatening
injury. He has a terrific back story - after a routine hit
during a routine practice, it was discovered that an artery
leading to his heart was almost completely severed,
requiring emergency surgery. Remarkably, he made it back to
participate in his Pro Day. Orgiinally considered a high
2nd-round pick, he's moved into the first round boards.
(Mayock now rates him ahead of Milliner; says that the 2
corners are nearly identical physically and athletically,
but Hayden's ball-skills gives him a slight edge).
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.42. Combine:
- DNP. Pro
Day Forty - 4.42. VJ: 33˝. BJ: 10-0.
Pro Day
(Brandt)
—
Hayden - who nearly
died after he tore a major vein in his heart during a
November practice — was the featured attraction.Hayden, a
5-foot-11 3/8, 189 pounds cornerback, was timed in the
40-yard dash in 4.40 seconds (on the fast watch) and 4.44
seconds (on the slow watch). He ran only once due to pulling
his left hamstring while running the 40. I imagine the teams
on hand in Houston will split the difference on those times
and Hayden’s official pro day 40 time will be 4.42 seconds.
Before Hayden ran the 40, he performed a 33 1/2-inch
vertical jump and a 10-foot broad jump. He was unable to do
the positional workout.Hayden is a real medical miracle guy,
who many didn’t think would be able to workout at the pro
day. Instead, he exceeded expectations and is 100 percent
healthy (with the exception of the hamstring pull ).
Based on NFLDraftScouts.com -
Fluid athlete with the agility and speed to effectively
remain in the hip pocket of receivers. Breaks on the ball
quickly and has shown natural ball skills, intercepting six
passes in just 23 games, returning two of his four
interceptions this past season for long touchdowns.
Excellent top-end speed (clocked as low as 4.33 in the 40 at
Houston's pro day). Good height at 5-11, and has the tools
to develop into a true No. 1 corner. Excellent overall
athlete who also boasts a 33.5-inch vertical jump and
10-foot broad jump.
Has been fully cleared by doctors, but his life-threating
experience will still give some teams caution. Lacks
experience against elite competition and will have a
significant learning curve in the NFL.
|
71 |
*David Amerson |
CB |
8 |
North Carolina State |
Jr |
6010 |
205 |
2nd-3rd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Nice size. Faster than expected.
Great agility numbers on Pro Day.. Zone guy. Effort guy. Might be better as a FS.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.59.
Combine - Forty: 4.44. Reps: 15. VJ: 35.5. BJ: 10-7. 20S:
DNP. 60S: DNP. 3C: DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Amerson recorded a 38 1/2-inch vertical, a 11-foot broad
jump, a 4.13-second short shuttle and 7.75-second three-cone
drill. He had really good numbers at the pro day but if you
watched him versus Tennessee last season, he didn’t look
like he had that kind of speed.
Based on
NFLScouts.com -
Rare height and length for the
position / played primarily at safety in HS.. He has the
size and ball-skills for the next level, but scouts are also
impressed with his competitive drive to get better.. And the
coaches say there is no problem keeping Amerson hungry, as
he is one of the top practice players each week. Could prove
a fit in a press-based scheme. Highly aggressive defender
who intercepted many of his passes reading the eyes of
quarterbacks and jumping short routes.
Concerns about his fluidity and
straight-line speed. Typically lined up in off-man and zone
coverage in college, but his lack of elite speed would make
that difficult fit in the pros. Aggressiveness makes him
vulnerable to double-moves. Beaten soundly in several-highly
anticipated matchups in big games.
|
78 |
Jamar Taylor |
CB |
9 |
Boise State |
rSr |
5105 |
192 |
2nd-3rd |
BRS (Gollin) –
Tough guy
with surprising top-end speed (my kind of CB). Keep an eye on this guy
(especially if the 4.33 was legit. Note - he ran 4.39).
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.47*.
Combine - Forty: 4.39. Reps: 22. VJ: 35.0. BJ: 10-7.
20S: 4.06. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.82.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Taylor stood on
his combine numbers
(he was among the top performers in his position group in
three events) and only did positional drill work, looking
very solid as a performer.
*Reportedly was timed at 4.33
seconds in the 40-yard dash by Boise State coaches.
Based on
NFLScouts.com -
Instinctive, dependable CB with good overall size and
athleticism. Versatile corner with extensive experience
playing off-man and zone coverage. Has a quick, tight back
pedal and fluid hips to turn and run with receivers. Good
good burst out of his breaks. Breaks quickly on underneath
routes, showing the ability to close on the ball to make the
interception. Good ball skills, good leaping ability and
timing. Good upper body strength and competitiveness for
jump-ball situations. Reliable run defender who won't back
down from a challenge. Keeps his containment
responsibilities breaks free from blocks and is a reliable
open field tackler who plays with toughnessTeam captain in
2012 - viewed by the coaching staff as one of the team's
hardest workers. Only occasionally asked to play press and
may lack the size and arm length to fit in this scheme.
Aggressive/ can be fooled by
double-moves….rarely challenged in 2012 and never faced
top-notch competition on a weekly basis throughout his
careerStruggled a bit with injuries.Compared to Ronde Barber
-- Has a long ways to go before he earns the right to be
compared to Barber, but they share several similarities, not
the least of which are good instincts, a burst to close,
reliable open-field tackling ability and a strong work
ethic.
|
85 |
Robert Alford |
CB |
10 |
SE
Louisiana |
rSr |
5101 |
188 |
3rd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Fast riser. Combine scores were
off the charts.. Raw. Good Senior Bowl.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.42.
Combine - Forty: 4.39. Reps: 17. VJ: 40. BJ: 11-0. 20S:
4.23. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.89.
Pro Day
(Brandt)
— Alford did a positional workout
and people said he looked smooth and quick.
Based on NFLDraftScouts.com -
Scouts
been buzzing about Alford, a 6-0, 185-pound corner who moves
better than his size would indicate. The Senior Bowl has
historically unearthed a number of "diamonds in the rough"
in the defensive backfield, so Alford has a strong precedent
to follow.
|
94 |
Blidi Wreh-Wilson |
CB |
11 |
Connecticut |
rSr |
6006 |
195 |
3rd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Forty time slipped a bit. Physically impressive, good speed,
explosive playmaker. Plays big in big games. Yet
NFLDraftScouts seem to have reservations.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.44.
Combine - Forty: 4.53. Reps: 14 . VJ: 36.0. BJ:10-8 .
20S: 4.12. 60S: 11.56. 3C: 6.97.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts.com -
Scouts are anxious to see if he
can put it all together for a final big season in 2012. Has
shown flashes of being an intriguing prospect, with not only
the physical characteristics scouts are looking for but also
a flair for the dramatic (tied a school record by returning
two of his seven career interceptions for touchdowns. His
two interceptions this season came against top competition -
Vanderbilt, Rutgers). Has lined up in both press and
off-coverage in Mobile, but struggled in his transition to
blanket his man downfield. Not every CB can play man
coverage and I'm not sure I would trust Wreh-Wilson outside
of zone coverage.
|
96 |
Darius Slay |
CB |
12 |
Mississippi State |
Sr |
5117 |
192 |
3r-4th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Blew up the Forty. Better than
average other combine numbers.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.53.
Combine - Forty: 4.36. Reps: 14. VJ: 35.5. BJ: 10-4.
20S: 4.21. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.90.
Pro Day
(Brandt)
—
Slay did not work out in the positional drills after pulling
a muscle running the 60-yard shuttle. Slay did manage to do
a 32 1/2-inch vertical jump. Slay posted the the best
40-yard dash time (4.36) among
defensive backs at the combine
|
107 |
*Tharold Simon |
CB |
13 |
LSU |
Jr |
6020 |
202 |
3rd-4th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Nine reps? Really? Didn't do
agility drills.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.53.
Combine - Forty: 4.51. Reps: 9. VJ: 34.0. BJ: 10-8.
20S: DNP. 60S: DNP. 3C: DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Not
written up with other attendees.
PFW Audibles - "...has some
length to him. He's more quick than fast with better
short-area burst than long speed and recovery speed. He
peeks back and tries to catch up and can't recover. He's
good underneath but not a top cover guy."
|
121 |
Leon McFadden |
CB |
14 |
San
Diego State |
Sr |
5095 |
193 |
4th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
A
shade more impressive than
Simon.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.49.
Combine - Forty: 4.54. Reps: 10. VJ: 34.5. BJ: 9-11.
20S: 4.27. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.81.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
McFadden had a 34 1/2-inch
vertical and did positional drills.
|
138 |
Dwayne Gratz |
CB |
15 |
Connecticut |
rSr |
5111 |
201 |
4th-5th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Good
speed, strength, fluidity and agility better than expected. Seems to play
smart but NFLDraftScouts seems to feel he has to play
"smarter."
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.46.
Combine - Forty: 4.47. Reps: 22. VJ: 38.0. BJ: 10-5.
20S: 4.15. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.70.
Pro Day (Brandt) - No UConn
write-ups.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts.com -
Good measureables for the position
with adequate height and a solidly-built frame. Aggressive
off blocks uses his large hands to shed and fight through
the trash. Physical run defender who seeks out contact. Good
focus and ballskills to make plays on the ball. Plays
assignment sound football and seldom makes mistakes. Started
each of the last four seasons. Must play smarter and show
better route recognition. Inconsistent in timing break on
the ball and often late, allowing big plays. Lacks the
swivel hips / explosive footwork to quickly adjust . Doesn't
look natural in reverse. Must gain better body position and
be more aggressive in coverage. Lazy tackling attempt with
his arms /must play more decisively to break down in space.
Content with allowing too much underneath action to limit
the vertical plays.
|
142 |
*Nickell Robey |
CB |
16 |
Southern California |
Jr |
5072 |
169 |
4th-5th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Small (make that tiny).l 1/10th of
a second slower than expected. But athletic. Has all the tools except one -
satisfactory size.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.42.
Combine - Forty: 4.53. Reps: 10. VJ: 37.5. BJ: 10-7.
20S: 4.09. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.74. Pro Day Forty: 4.35.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Robey ran the
40 in 4.35 and 4.44 seconds. He had a 40 1/2-inch vertical
jump and a 10-foot-4 broad jump. His short shuttle time was
4.42 seconds. He didn’t do the three-cone drill at USC’s pro
day (he did have an official time of 6.74 seconds at
the combine).
Robey had 11 lifts of 225 pounds on the bench press.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts.com -
Top-notch athleticism. Light feet,
loose hips and a natural low center of gravity which allow
him to remain in the hip pocket of receivers when in man
coverage. Good awareness in zone, having
a feel for receivers
running behind him /has downhill burst to break on
underneath routes. Very good ball skills. Good hand-eye
coordination and the flexibility to contort in space to
adjust. Gritty defender who is much more physical and
aggressive than his stature would indicate. Reads
quick-screens and draws well, attacking the line of
scrimmage to beat would-be blockers to the action.
Surprising overall physicality as a hitter and is generally
a reliable open-field tackler. Effective blitzer off the
edge. Plays hard.
Undersized. Slim-build, especially
in his lower body. Relies on quickness to evade blockers but
truggles to break free when they get to him. Sometimes ducks
his head when attempting to make tackles and lacks the upper
body strength to pull ball-carriers to the ground when his
technique isn't clean. Compared to Jabari Greer - Has better
ball skills than Greer, but otherwise is a similar prospect
who will have to rely on the athleticism to overcome hislack
of preferred size.
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147 |
Adrian Bushell |
CB |
17 |
Louisville |
rSr |
5093 |
186 |
4th-5th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Decent but not lights-out size and
speed. Not very explosive. Heady. Mixed bag re techniques - lots to clean up.
Must play with more discipline. Didn't get along with
Florida coaches when he was there.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.49.
Combine - Forty: 4.58. Reps: 17. VJ: 33.0. BJ: 9-8.
20S: 4.25 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.92.
Pro Day (Brandt) — Although Bushel
participated at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, he did
everything again at his pro day. He ran 4.53 and 4.57 in the
40-yard dash, posted a 36-inch vertical jump and 10-foot,
1-inch broad jump, did the short shuttle in 4.36 seconds and
the three-cone in 6.93. Bushell had a good overall workout
as a defensive back.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts.com -
Natural footwork /looks fluid in
space with smooth hip action to quickly redirect his
momentum. Good speed to stick with receivers up and down the
field, staying in their hip pocket. Heady player with good
feel in coverage. Good route anticipation and recognition,
with good eye use to bait-and-drive on throws. Adept at
avoiding blocks and throwing his body around in run support.
Fast, aggressive blitzer and physical striker. Good vertical
skills/ gets his hands up to knock down passes. Good
experience on special teams (coverage and as a return man)..
Average size with a narrow frame
and limited bulk. Must stay disciplined in his backpedal
/doesn't always play with proper technique, tending to
freelance a lot. Bites hard on fakes and won't always play
assignment –spound (his aggressiveness will get him in
trouble at times). Physical, but inconsistent tackler who
doesn't always finish in the open field. Limited strength /
late shedding blocks. Smallish frame and some durability
concerns as a return man. (Forced out of Florida's program
after missing meetings and arguing with the coaching staff).
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151 |
B.W. Webb |
CB |
18 |
William & Mary |
rSr |
5102 |
184 |
5th |
BRS (Gollin) -
Does he have the skill to go with
the decent speed and outstanding explosion/agility? He and
Trufant lew up the agility drills.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.43.
Combine - Forty: 4.51. Reps: 14. VJ: 40.5. BJ: 11-0.
20S: 3.84. 60S: 11.06. 3C: 6.82.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Cornerback B.W.
Webb,
who held his own at the Senior
Bowl and
among the top performers in his position group in four
events at
the NFL Scouting Combine,
was the main attraction.
Webb (5-foot-10 5/8, 183 pounds) only did position drills
and looked like he had good quickness and explosion. It
appears he could play as a corner on the outside or as a
third corner in the slot.
PFW Audibles - "...stepped up
against (Baylor WR) Terrence Williams at the Senior Bowl and
shut him down. I was impressed with the way he competed."
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175 |
Brandon McGee |
CB |
19 |
Miami (Fla.) |
Sr |
5110 |
193 |
5th-6th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Athletic. Faster than expected. Good East - West Week.
Inconsistent.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.52.
Combine - Forty: 4.40. Reps: 14. VJ: 33.5. BJ: 9-11.
20S: 4.18. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.71.
Pro Day (Brandt) - McGee stuck
with his
numbers from the combine,
with the exception of the jumps (34-inch vertical and
9-foot-11 broad jump at pro day).
Based on
NFLDraftScouts.com -
Coaches
rave about his natural athleticism and football ability. He
could stick with receivers all over the field at the Shrine
Game. Very inconsistent despite starting all 24 games over
his final two seasons.
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176 |
Marc Anthony |
CB |
20 |
California |
rSr |
5113 |
196 |
5th-6th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Good size, not so good speed. Not
all that strong or explosive but pretty agile. Not
especially good ball-skills.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.54.
Combine - Forty: 4.63. Reps: 12. VJ: 35.0. BJ: 9-10.
20S: 4.07. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.74.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Anthony ran the
40 in 4.65 and 4.64 seconds, and will stand on
his numbers from the NFL Scouting
Combine.
Anthony’s pro day 40 time wasn’t as good as the one he ran
in Indianapolis, so the combine time will stand as his 40 of
record with NFL teams.
Based on NFLDraftScouts.com -
Well-built, productive in run support and deceptively
athletic, Has the
frame and game to intrigue pro scouts at both CB and S.. To
boost his stock, he'll need to show greater ball skills.
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180 |
Sanders Commings |
CB |
21 |
Georgia |
rSr |
6001 |
216 |
5th-6th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Faster than pre-combine est. So-so explosiveness and
agility.
Weighed in closer to an OLB at
Senior Bowl but still looked lean. A bit stiff. Good as
press-man but can be eaten alive with double moves. Not
relentless in run support. Seems like more of a zone guy or
safety.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.54.
Combine - Forty: 4.41. Reps: DNL. VJ: 34.5. BJ: 9-9.
20S: 4.30. 60S: DNP. 3C: 7.10.
Pro Day (Brandt) — Commings did 23
strength lifts, stood on his
numbers from the combine,
and did positional drills.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts.com -
Weighed heavier than anticipated
at the Senior Bowl, but actually has a lean, athletic upper
body, thick lower-half and surprisingly loose hips. At his
best locked up in press-man coverage. Often extends one arm
to gauge which direction the receiver is leaning, while
turning to run. Good balance and at least moderate
straight-line speed . Peeks at the quarterback throughout
the route and has the body control to turn quickly, locate
the ball and make a play on it using quickness and hand-eye
coordination to either slap away passes or make the
interception. A bit inconsistent as a run defender but shows
no hesitancy when on an island, fighting through blocks to
keep his containment responsibilities and make the tackle.
When others are in the area, he'll let them do the dirty
work but will reach in to rip at the ball. Good late burst
to recover /has the strength to pull ball-carriers to the
ground.
Will be viewed by some as a
classic 'tweener (struggles CB when not in press-man, and
allows receivers to eat up the cushion /can get left in the
dust on double-moves. Inconsistent technique and hustle in
run support. Must show more lateral agility and flexibility
in avoiding blockers when blitzing. Too easily contained by
running backs. Character red-flag. (2011 arrest on a
domestic violence charge). Compared to Tanard Jackson.
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185 |
Micah Hyde |
CB |
22 |
Iowa |
Sr |
5116 |
197 |
5th-6th |
Combine - Forty: 4.56. Reps: 12. VJ: 33.0. BJ: 10-1.
20S: 4.20. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.78. |
190 |
Terry Hawthorne |
CB |
23 |
Illinois |
Sr |
5116 |
195 |
6th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Nice size and speed. Needs to get
stronger. Good make-up speed. Physical in run support.
Didn't do agility drills. Quick
learner. Concussion concern. Needs to clean up technique
holes.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.49.
Combine - Forty: 4.44. Reps: 13. VJ: 35.5. BJ: 9-8.
20S: DNP. 60S: DNP. 3C: DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) — He weighed in
at 192 pounds. He ran the short shuttle in 4.20 seconds.
Otherwise, he kept his
numbers from the combine.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts.com -
Good height and frame for the position. Excellent athlete
with more than enough speed for the position. Fluid footwork
and smooth hip action to quickly change directions. Good at
reading and reacting in a flash to jump routes and make a
play on the ball. Rangy with
make-up speed to recover and close. Physical in run
support and won't shy from contact. Aggressive competitor
who doesn't back down from a challenge. Versatile /a quick
learner. Some experience as a return man.
Lanky frame with average bulk /
needs to get stronger. Transition technique needs
refinement /must do more at the LOS to reroute receivers.
Susceptible to fakes / bites too readily in coverage.
Too much contact
downfield and needs to hone finesse and timing skills. Too
easily blocked on the outside and loses contain. Only
average ball skills /won't always finish the interception.
Significant durability concerns (including a serious
concussion in 2012).
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199 |
Johnny Adams |
CB |
24 |
Michigan State |
rSr |
5102 |
185 |
6th |
Combine - Forty: 4.48. Reps: 16. VJ: DNJ. BJ: DNJ. 20S:
DNP. 60S: DNP. 3C: DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) — Adam had a
33-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-10 broad jump, and ran the
short shuttle in 4.59 seconds and the three-cone drill in
6.95 seconds. He stood on his 40-yard dash time from the
combine (officially
4.48 seconds).
Adams looks like he could be a third cornerback for an NFL
team.
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203 |
Tyrann Mathieu |
CB |
25 |
LSU |
Jr |
5086 |
186 |
6th |
BRS (Gollin) – "The Honey Badger"
- has rep for being super athlete (good enough to transcend
small size) but with some character issues in his
background. He did decently in drills (good agility but 4 bench press reps:
Are you kidding me? It's not even about the reps; it's about
work-ethic and character. Cards said to bring in for
interview.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.54.
Combine - Forty: 4.50. Reps: 4. VJ: 34.0. BJ: 9-9. 20S:
4.14. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.87.
Pro Day (Brandt) —
Mathieu looked very good in
positional drills. He’s very quick out of his breaks and has
great hands. He weighed 6 pounds more than he did at the
combine.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts.com -
Plays bigger than size. Doesn't
back from the physical challenge of lining up opposite
taller wideouts and is actually more effective the closer he
is to LOS with, stellar instincts and awareness to avoid
blocks and make plays in close quarters. Excellent lateral
agility and acceleration to close quickly on the ball.
Tenacious defender with strong, active hands to rip the ball
away. Excellent ball skills. Minimizes his natural height
disadvantage by timing his leap well in jump-ball situations
and ripping away at the ball. Naturally plucks the ball out
of the air and secures it quickly. Tracks the ball well over
his shoulder. Quick feet, fluid hips and a legitimate second
gear make him very effective in coverage, especially on
shorter routes. Dynamic returner with a flair for the
dramatic. Plays well on the big stage against elite
competition.
Lacks ideal height for the
position / quicker than he is fast, making him susceptible
to longer throws. Highly aggressive /will bite on underneath
routes. Has the suddenness to make up for a misstep but does
not have the elite straight-line speed to recover against a
well-executed double-move and accurate pass. Trusts his
instincts too much and can put his teammates in difficult
positions by drifting to where he anticipates the
quarterback will be going with the football. Smart NFL
quarterbacks will be able to manipulate him with their eyes.
Well-documented history of poor decisions off the
field.Compared to Antoine Winfield – Short but has Pro Bowl
potential due to his tenacity, instincts and physicality.
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213 |
Branden Smith |
CB |
26 |
Georgia |
Sr |
5-10 |
168 |
6th-7th |
Combine - Not Listed.
Pro
Day - Not on list of
participants. |
224 |
*Terrence Brown |
CB |
27 |
Stanford |
rJr |
6-0 |
182 |
6th-7th |
Combine - Not Listed.
Pro
Day - Not on list of
participants. |
227 |
Demontre Hurst |
CB |
28 |
Oklahoma |
Sr |
5-9 |
200 |
6th-7th |
Combine - Not Listed.
Pro
Day - Not on list of
participants. |
231 |
Josh (Jay Jay) Johnson |
CB |
29 |
Purdue |
Sr |
5093 |
199 |
6th-7th |
BRS (Gollin) – Disappointing
combine forty will hurt him. Decent
agility results. (How
many "Josh Johnsons" are already in the NFL)?
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.49.
Combine - Forty: 4.65.
Reps: 16. VJ: 35.0. BJ: 9-6.
20S: 4.25. 60S: 11.51. 3C: 6.99. Pro Day Forty: 4.55.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Johnson (5-9,
199) ran the 40 in 4.58 and 4.55 seconds (Johnson had a time
of 4.65 in the 40 at the combine), had a 36-inch vertical
and a 9-11 broad jump. Johnson looked good in the positional
workouts.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts.com -
Quick-footed, adept at locating
and quickly adjusting to make a play. Lacks elite speed and
not quick-twitch, but coordinated and smooth. Physical in
bump-and-run coverage / aggressively won't back down to
anyone. Uses his length to get his hands in the path of the
ball and goes after it when it's in the air. Drives fast on
the ball with very good ball awareness and confidence. Not
often fooled.
Comfortable in man-coverage /
often left on an island at Purdue. Violent tackler and run
defender/plays with competitive nature and swagger needed
for the position. Reads eyes of the QB and not afraid to
undercut routes and out-physical receivers. Productive as a
three-year starter with extensive experience on special
teams.
Lack of elite speed
a question mark /only
average explosive traits. Bad habit of playing too hands-on
and attracs pass interference penalties. Must stay balanced
at LOS and play with better technique in his backpedal. Will
get caught with his eyes in the wrong place and struggles to
recover after a false step.
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241 |
Travis Howard |
CB |
30 |
Ohio State |
rSr |
6-0 |
198 |
7th |
Combine - Not Listed.
Pro
Day - Not on list of
participants. |
247 |
Kahlid Wooten |
CB |
31 |
Nevada |
rSr |
5110 |
210 |
7th |
Combine - Forty: 4.53.
Reps: 17. VJ: 33.5. BJ: 9-9.
20S: 4.18. 60S: 11.41. 3C: 6.95. Pro Day Forty: 4.47.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Wooten ran the
40 in 4.47 and 4.49 seconds, and had a 4.25-second short
shuttle time. He also looked good in the positional drills.
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250 |
Rod Sweeting |
CB |
32 |
Georgia Tech |
Sr |
5112 |
189 |
7th |
Combine - Forty: 4.42. Reps: 11. VJ: 37.0. BJ: 10-4.
20S: DNP 60S: DNP. 3C: DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Sweeting ran
the short-shuttle in 4.13 seconds and the three-cone drill
in 7.09 seconds. Sweeting did drills at the defensive back
position.
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254 |
*Steve Williams |
CB |
33 |
California |
rJr |
5087 |
181 |
7th |
BRS (Gollin) –
You can’t teach speed. Good
jumping numbers. Not real agile.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.39.
Combine - Forty: 4.42. Reps: 40.2. VJ: 10-5. BJ: 10-8.
20S: 4.10. 60S: DNP. 3C: 6.89.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Williams stood
by
his combine numbers. He did
positional drills. Williams is a good NFL prospect, but his
lack of height will hold him down some in the 2013 NFL Draft.
He’s a likely fifth- or sixth-round pick.
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