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Overrated and Underrated in the draft.

Discussion in 'NFL Draft Forum' started by RickyBobby, Apr 21, 2010.

  1. RickyBobby

    RickyBobby VIP DIY

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    I havent watched as much fil as others but i wanted to get my opinion out there. here is a condensed list of who i feel is overrated and underrated.

    QB- J. Clausen>overrated, reminds me too much of D.Wuerffel.:no:
    T.Tebow> all im saying is watch out, man is a worker

    RB- Spiller> overrated=Felix Jones, not a "special talent"
    Matthews> overrated...your not in Fresno anymore
    Best> the best pure runner in the draft
    Hardesty> underrated, could very well be the best back after all is done.
    Blount> overrated, size and.....well size isnt everything

    WR- G.Tate> underrated, doesnt even know the position yet.A mix between S.Smith and H.Ward
    A.Benn> overrated....David Boston

    DL- D.Morgan>overrated, the run will kill him if he doesnt fall first.
    J.Pierre-Paul>overrated,not sure if he will ever be a quality starter

    LB- D.Watson>underrated, going to be a starting OLB in the league
    B.Spikes> underrated, get alot of **** but is a MAN
    S.Weatherspoon>underrated, best LB in the draft

    so there it is Im sure there are some more i left out. So add some if u have any or just rip mine apart...thanks
     
  2. KB21

    KB21 Almost Never Wrong Club Member

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    UNDERRATED
    1. Anthony Dixon, RB, Mississippi State -- He gets overlooked because he dosen't have great long distance speed, but he has great short area quickness, excellent vision, great footwork, and may be the best runner after contact in this draft.

    2. Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State -- Everyone has him going at the end of the first round, but Jared Odrick has great size for the position, is an excellent athlete, and uses his hands better to disengage himself from a block than any other defensive tackle in this draft.

    3. Emmanuel Sanders, WR, SMU -- He's considered a possible mid round pick, but it wouldn't surprise me if he ends up outproducing every other receiver in this draft. Emmanuel has a great understanding of the passing game and making sight adjustments to his routes. He has great hands and does a very good job of making yards after the catch. He's a plug and play player right now, and while everyone else thinks he is a slot guy only, I think he will be a solid starter in the NFL.

    4. Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida -- People had him pegged correctly before he ran his forty. A forty time of 5.0 has caused people to drop him, making him a very underrated player at this time. Throw the 5.0 forty out. This guy plays fast on the football field. He's a big, physical linebacker that made plays from sideline to sideline at Florida. He's still the second best inside linebacker in this draft.

    5. Major Wright, FS, Florida -- Everyone is in love with Earl Thomas, but Major Wright is a better free safety prospect. Major has very good instincts in coverage, and he is very aggressive against the run. In coverage, he is good enough that Florida would slide him down to cover the oppositions slot receiver. Very good player that someone is going to steal. He is a top 30 guy on my board that may not go till round 3.

    OVERRATED

    1. Earl Thomas, FS, Texas -- Everyone loves his coverage, but the guy is essentially a nonfactor against the run. He gets blocked out easily by wide receivers. He doesn't wrap up as a tackler. He struggles against big, physical runners and physical receivers. Plus, he has never had to read pass keys or run keys, as he mostly played against wide open offenses.

    2. Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee -- He's a big, physical wide body who can dominate at the line, but those episodes of dominance are too few and far between. Too often, Dan lets the offensive lineman get under him and take him out of the play. He seemingly has motivational issues as well. He's a buyer beware player who will need a coach that will constantly ride his tail to get him to do what he needs to do.

    3. Taylor Mays, FS, USC -- Great athlete, but mediocre football player. His measurables will get him drafted in the first round. His play on tape should get him drafted in the middle rounds. This is a player who does not change direction well. He is a liability in coverage. He goes for the big hit instead of wrapping up. He doesn't recognize things as they are happening.

    4. Everson Griffen, DE/OLB, USC -- Everson is a very talented player, but like Dan Williams, this guy has issues with his work ethic and motivation. He will wow you sometimes on film, but the fact remains is that he is a guy who has always been given his starting job. He lost it a year ago because of his work ethic. Reports say that improved, but he still was not a dominant player on a loaded USC defense this past season.

    5. CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson -- Everyone loves his speed and playmaking ability. However, he is not a good inside runner. While he has never missed a game, he has had issues with getting dinged up during the course of a game. He's going to go much higher than I have him rated because of his big play ability, but he's always going to be a back that will need to split carries with another runner.
     
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  3. PHINANALYST

    PHINANALYST Well-Known Member

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    KB, agree on Odrick and Wright ... i think both are high on our draft board

    not sure yet how the 1st rd will play out ... but barring Berry or Morgan, and trading down Odrick is my guy.

    Wright looks like a highly likely 3d rd pick at S for us right now, especially without a '2', Allen, Jones, or Burnett shouldn't still be there.

    i'm not high on anyone you have listed in your over-rated section ... especially Williams.
     
  4. Jed

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    If we could trade down, take Hughes or Graham later in the first, pick up a late 2 to get Spikes, grab Wright in the 3rd and Cam Thomas in the 4th, that would be the 4 rounds of draft I would love.
     
  5. #1dolphinsfan

    #1dolphinsfan New Member

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    Cj Spiller is overrated IMO
     
  6. #1dolphinsfan

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    forty's are horribly overrated if players were as good as there forty's Ted Ginn would be the best WR in the NFL
     

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