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					| 5 | *Dee Milliner | CB | 1 | Alabama | J`r | 5117 | 201 | 1st |  
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					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. |  
					| 18 | *Xavier Rhodes | CB | 2 | Florida State | rJr | 6014 | 210 | 1st |  
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					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. |  
					| 32 | Johnthan Banks | CB | 3 | Mississippi State | Sr | 6020 | 185 | 1st-2nd |  
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					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 |  
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					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 |  
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					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. |  
					| 61 | Desmond Trufant | CB | 6 | Washington | Sr | 5115 | 190 | 1st |  
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					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 |  
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					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 |  
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					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 |  
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					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 |  
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					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 |  
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					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 |  
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					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 |  
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					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 |  
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					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 |  
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					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 |  
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					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. |  
					| 147 | Adrian Bushell | CB | 17 | Louisville | rSr | 5093 | 186 | 4th-5th |  
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					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). |  
					| 151 | B.W. Webb | CB | 18 | William & Mary | rSr | 5102 | 184 | 5th |  
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					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." |  
					| 175 | Brandon McGee | CB | 19 | Miami (Fla.) | Sr | 5110 | 193 | 5th-6th |  
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					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. |  
					| 176 | Marc Anthony | CB | 20 | California | rSr | 5113 | 196 | 5th-6th |  
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					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. 
					 |  
					| 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. |  
					| 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 |  
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					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). |  
					| 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. |  
					| 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. |  
					| 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.
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					| 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. |  
					| 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. |  
					| 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. |  
					| 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. |  |  |