With the 80th pick in the GM League Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select ... Luke Stocker, TE, Tennessee Having parted ways with the oft-injured Brad Cottam in the offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs are very excited to nab a player who is both a value and a need at this point in the draft. Stocker is basically your prototypical tight end, with good speed (4.7 40 yard dash), good size (6'5, 260 lbs), and good hands. While the Chiefs run a relatively difficult offense, we're confident Stocker can pick it up, considering he played in three completely different offensive systems at Tennessee. Via NFLDraftScout: Stocker isn't as fast as some like their TEs, and that's fine with us - we have Tony Moeaki for that. What Stocker does give us is a big physical guy who can catch the ball over the middle of the field. This year Head Coach Todd Haley has talked a lot about borrowing some of the 2 TE stuff that seems to be going around the league - most notably in New England (at least until they shipped off all of their viable TE talent) - and we anticipate that Stocker will play a big role in those packages.
Carolina Panthers select: DE, Lawrence Guy Arizona State 6'5 304 LBS defensive lineman that will fit perfectly in my 3-4 defense. He has great strength and athleticism for a D-lineman and was one of the leaders on ASU's defense last year. Guy finished the season with 41 tackles and 6 TFL. Not bad for someone that was double teamed almost every play. If he wasn't in a draft class that is loaded with defensive linemen, I feel he would've been projected late 2nd-early 3rd. Imo, he is one of the most underrated prospects in this draft and has all the potential in the world to become one of the better 3-4 DEs in the league.
With the 82nd pick, the San Diego Chargers are proud to select... Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State!!!
With the 85th overall pick, the 49ers select... Julius Thomas, TE, Portland State We took him higher than some may grade him because we feel he's one of the better TE prospects. Thomas has a thick lower body that he shows pretty well in his blocking because he has strength. He's also pretty agile and moves well for a guy his size and most of all, he snatches the ball out of the air well and has very good hands in my opinion. We had him rated higher than a couple TE's that have yet to go off the board and we didn't think he would last to our next selection.
With the 86th pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, from his daughter's high school dance recital, Dukane is making the call to - DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma The Bears are adding DeMarco to bolster their backfield and provide immediate competition for the sometimes inconsistent Matt Forte.
With the 87th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The St. Louis Rams select! Offensive Lineman from Arkansas, DeMarcus Love!
With the 90th pick, the Tennessee Titans select... Jurrell Casey, DT, USC [video=youtube;vDFNtXzoGAY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDFNtXzoGAY[/video] Casey will play NT for the Titans. Special thanks to New Orleans for taking Powe ahead of Casey. Dyslexic players don't make it on this squad.
With the 91st pick, the Arizona Cardinals select... Brandon Burton, CB, Utah [video=youtube;EY5elGqb7Zc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY5elGqb7Zc[/video] At this point we don't really have any more needs, so we went with the BPA in our view that also will be able to contribute and make our team better. After our two top flight corners in Hayden and Webster, we have some young corners with upside, but who could use some competition. We feel Burton will get on the field immediately in a sub package role and could eventually be a good starting corner in the NFL. We love his size and athleticism and think he's a guy that after he gets coached up can be a player. NFP Scouting Report: Scouts Inc. Scouting Report:
With the 92nd pick in the NFL draft the Baltimore Ravens are very proud to select.... ANDY DALTON [video=youtube;Xsf0H26nlE8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsf0H26nlE8&feature=fvst[/video] Strengths Quick Release I definitely agree with Dilfer on Dalton’s ability to release the football quickly and I think Aaron Rodgers is a good comparison. When watching Rodgers, I believe his release is one of the top reasons why he has so much success. Having a quick release decreases the chance of defenders getting to the quarterback in the pocket and possibly stripping him of the ball as well as not allowing players in the secondary to get that extra step on the ball before it leaves the quarterback’s hand. Throwing on the Run While many analysts and their scouting reports knock Dalton’s athleticism in the pocket and when he tucks the ball and runs, he is one of the best quarterback prospects at throwing the ball on the run when he is flushed out of the pocket. As Dilfer said, he has the ability to be accurate even when he throws off balance. This is very important, especially for a young quarterback who will face more speed from blitzing defenders and defensive linemen. It is only when he bails out of the pocket too early when this can become a problem. Smart Decision Maker While he struggled in his first two seasons at TCU with turnovers, throwing a total of 16 interceptions, he improved over his junior and senior season. When evaluating a quarterback’s college career, which ones don’t have struggles in their first couple of seasons? During his senior season in 2010, Dalton’s touchdown to interception ratio was a solid 27 to 6. What I see in him on film is a guy who is confident and smart with his decisions on where to go with the football. You will not see him throw passes into traffic much. The team that drafts Dalton will be getting a quarterback who doesn’t make any big mistakes. Weaknesses Must Adjust to Pro Style Offense This is probably the biggest question mark regarding Dalton and how he will transition to the pro game. At TCU he played in the spread offense and it has always been a question facing teams on whether the switch is too much for a young quarterback to handle. In the spread, quarterbacks are virtually always playing from the shotgun, giving them more time to make a decision. To sum it up, quarterbacks are not asked to do as much in the spread as they are in the pro style offense. I am anxious to see Dalton’s transition. Awareness in the Pocket Yes, Dalton is very good with his play outside of the pocket on the run, but let’s not forget that NFL coaches are not putting that skill in front of passing inside the pocket, and he doesn’t seem as comfortable there at times when watching him on film. He gets happy feet when he is pressured from the outside and does not always step up into the pocket in these situations. Sometimes he will feel the heat and bail out of the pocket before his receivers are into their routes. In order to be a quality quarterback in the NFL, he must learn to shrug off the pressure, step up, and make the throw. Height While this may not be a huge weakness, it is still worth some consideration. At 6’2”, Dalton does not have the ideal height that scouts look for. When Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco was at this stage, many analysts agreed that one of the most positive characteristics about him was his height at 6’6”. Height gives quarterbacks better vision, they are able to more easily see of their offensive line. While Dalton can obviously not change this, he can prove that height is no issue for him by transitioning smoothly to the pro style offense and making plays.
With the 93rd pick in a trade up with Chicago the NE Patriots select safety from Oklahoma, Quinton Carter. This is a player we had a 2nd round grade on and have been trying to trade up for since that time. We like his versatility and feel he can give us a bunch of options in the secondary when we go nickel and dime. This guy is going to body rock you if you catch it in the middle. We also love the fact that he is such a great citizen off the field, winning the Wooden Citizen Cup and creating his own foundation (the SOUL foundation). The kind of player we here in the Patriot organization value greatly. We are very excited about what we've accomplished in this draft so far. We feel that we've gotten "steals" at every stage in JJ Watt at the 19th selection, Phil Taylor at the 49th selection and Quinton Carter at the 93rd selection. [video=youtube;spVLMA6hZ0E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spVLMA6hZ0E[/video]
With the 96th Pick in the 2011 GM League Draft, The Seattle Seahawks select Tight End Rob Housler of Florida Atlantic University.
with pick 3CA the Steelers select ILB Kelvin Sheppard LSU Overview LSU has produced several highly-touted linebackers over the past decade, but few who have gone on to NFL success. In Sheppard, the Tigers may have their fastest (and most versatile) linebacker in years. His speed and reliable open-field tackling made him a standout on special teams before he was given a chance to take over as the team's starting weak-side linebacker in 2008. He has since been moved inside, earning first-team All-SEC honors as a senior. Sheppard started 30 of 53 games for LSU and leaves with 311 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and two interceptions. While he is blessed with enough size to consider keeping him at inside linebacker in the NFL, Sheppard's agility might ultimately be best utilized if he's moved back to the weak side. Analysis Positives: Savvy defender who locates the football quickly and wastes little time in arriving due to very good agility and speed. Good straight-line speed and agility for coverage. Has the athleticism to remain on the field on third down. Times his blitz well with the snap count. Good speed off the edge, and shows some lateral agility to avoid blockers. Aggressive run-defender who is consistently able to slip by blockers due to good instincts and agility. Generally a reliable wrap-up tackler. Pursues hard laterally and downfield. Characterized as a leader by Les Miles and is liked and respected by his teammates. Gives his teammates the credit when he's individually recognized. Voted team captain in 2010. Negatives: Susceptible to play-action due to his aggressive nature and will occasionally get caught watching the quarterback and can lose his man. Lacks the explosiveness to take on and beat interior linemen physically and shows little technique. Has to do a better job of protecting his knees against the cut-block. Able to disengage when hit by blockers, but needs to add upper-body strength, as it takes him too long to do so. Can come in a bit out of control and provide cutback opportunities. Doesn't play a particularly physical brand of football. --Rob Ran
With their third round compensatory pick the Minnesota Vikings select out of Colorado, Cornerback Jalil Brown
With the 99th pick in the 2011 draft, the Washington redskins will select Jacquizz Rodgers, RB Oregon State.
With the 100th pick in the 2011 NFL draft the Washington Redskins are proud to select, Greg Salas, WR, Hawaii.
Dolphins with 103 will take DeAndre McDaniel, S, Clemson. Edit: will update with description when not on my phone.
Dolphins with 103 will take DeAndre McDaniel, S, Clemson [video=youtube;vmOdPJej0NE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmOdPJej0NE&feature=related[/video] [video=youtube;gGFm9ZF6rXA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGFm9ZF6rXA&feature=related[/video] In his last 2 seasons DeAndre has over 170 tackles and 12 interceptions! Playmaking safety with knack for the big play Excellent coverage awareness - nose for the football Shows good range in coverage Good ball skills - 12 interceptions past two years Diagnoses plays and shows good instincts Good size and build for a safety Above average speed and athleticism Can play in the box or as a centerfielder Aggressive in run support Has some man coverage skills DeAndre is a player we tried to move up as high as 93 to secure, his stats speak for themselves.. and he will be a great fit for our 3-3-5 scheme.
With the 105th pick in the GM League Draft the Kansas City Chiefs select ... Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State University The Kansas City Chiefs are very excited to draft Daniel Thomas from Kansas State University. We're not quite sure how this happened, as we gave Thomas a second round grade during the evaluation process (rating him our #3 RB candidate behind Ingram and LeShoure). While we weren't necessarily in the market for another running back, Thomas offers us further versatility at the position, which we'll get to in a moment. First, some highlights: [video=youtube;nBld17O-d8E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBld17O-d8E&feature=fvwrel[/video] Next, a scouting report, courtesy of NFLDraftScout: We're going to keep things simple for Thomas, using him in goal-line and short yardage situations as we feel he's a solid power back. As we plan on running some spread concepts, we envision packages where he pairs with Charles or LeShoure in the backfield between Matt Cassel. As he will start the season as our #3 RB he won't be asked to do too much. That said, one area of the offense that mad scientist Todd Haley hasn't fully explored is the Wildcat position. Thomas, a converted Juco QB, ran the formation successfully for Kansas State and will likely have a package developed to take advantage of that skill set, specifically the power concepts. Like Wildcat progenitor Ronnie Brown, Thomas has the size and strength to take advantage of mismatches along the defensive front, and enough passing accuracy to keep the defense on their heels. We feel that Daniel Thomas was just too much of a value to pass up here, and we're very excited to have him join the Chiefs.
With the 108th pick The Miami Dolphins Select OT From the University of Central Florida Jah Reid Reid has insane measurables and is very nimble for his big frame, he is a blue collar player who has a very high motor and has the athleticism to handle quick 3-4 OLB's. Jah will be a fine backup T with the potential to start RT for us in a year or 2.
With the 110th pick the Indianapolis Colts select: John Moffitt - OG, Wisconsin Position: Guard Height: 6'4" Weight: 319 • Prototypical height and bulk with thick frame • Is very strong, tough and extremely powerful • Gets an outstanding push in the run game • Can control defenders and sustain blocks • Able to pull and get to the second level • Smart with excellent instincts / awareness • Aggressive, nasty and will finish his blocks • Mature and a hard worker w/ leadership skills • Capable of playing any position on the interior • Has tons of experience versus top competition A four-year starter and team captain for the Badgers --- Named 1st Team All-Big Ten in 2009 and 2010 --- Garnered 1st Team All-American honors in 2010 --- Father, Dave, and Uncle, Steven, both played college basketball at New Haven --- Another Uncle, Jim, played football at Temple --- Also a state champion weightlifter in high school --- Was hampered by a pectoral muscle injury in 2009 and also had surgery for a hernia after the season --- Came very close to entering the 2010 NFL Draft after junior year --- Saw extensive action at both offensive guard and center in college and could project to either position at the next level --- Possesses the physical tools and intangibles to compete for a starting job but should at least be a valuable backup due to versatility.
With the 113th pick in the 2011 GM League Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select ... Greg McElroy, QB, Alabama The Chiefs are very excited to add Greg McElroy to their 53 man roster. All this guy does is win. High School, college, it doesn't matter. The guy just wins ball games. We're not sure why he isn't more highly regarded in this year's draft. Sure, he's not as flashy or as exiting as some of the others at the position. But he's a good football player, and a guy we expect will be able to make the jump to the NFL. Here's a scouting report, courtesy of NFLDraftScout: We here in Kansas City have done a lot of homework on McElroy, especially surrounding his release. We've found those fears to be somewhat overblown, especially in the context of other recent quarterbacks (see: Tebow, Tim). Take a look and be the judge for yourself: [video=youtube;jQPVv4pafN8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQPVv4pafN8[/video] Sure, there's a little bit of a wind-up in those clips (for the best view, fast forward to the 0:41 mark), but we believe that's something that will be easily correctable with coaching . And with McElroy set to begin the season as our #3 quarterback, he will have plenty of time to work out the kinks in his delivery. The scouting really summarizes the things we like about him. McElroy is a smart, intelligent football player. In fact, it's rumored he recently scored a 48 on the Wonderlic. As for his play on the field, he just doens't make a lot of mistakes - his passing stats for 2010 were pretty eye-popping (70.9% completion %, 20:5 TD-to-Int Ratio). He's got a decent arm (stronger than some of the others on the board at this point), and nifty footwork. All of these attributes make him a natural fit for the Chiefs offense.