http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft10/insider/news/story?id=5165505
1 Jake Locker
QB
6-3
226
Analysis: All the physical tools -- size, arm, footwork. Accuracy should improve.
2 Andrew Luck *
QB
6-4
235
Analysis: Great arm, NFL smarts, solid footwork. Protoypical size and intangibles.
3 Robert Quinn *
DE
6-4
267
Analysis: Still just 19, freakish athlete; still developing consistency.
4 A.J. Green *
WR
6-4
207
A analysis: The profile of a No. 1 receiver. Great size and speed, instinctive, great hands.
5 Adrian Clayborn
DE
6-3
282
Analysis: Most consistent, complete DE here. Solid pass-rusher, steady against run.
6 Ryan Mallett *
QB
6-7
238
Analysis: Incredible arm, but still a thrower who must develop footwork, accuracy.
7 Marcel Dareus *
DE
6-3
296
Analysis: Versatility and explosiveness to be a 3-4 DE or DT in 4-3. Ready to emerge.
8 Anthony Castonzo
OT
6-7
298
Analysis: Pro-style offensive tackle with athleticism to deal with varied styles of rush.
9 Cameron Heyward
DE
6-6
287
Analysis: Dominant pass-rusher at times, needs to find consistency.
10 Patrick Peterson *
CB
6-1
211
Analysis: Safety size with fluidity of a top CB. Polished and confident corner.
11 Mark Ingram *
RB
5-10
212
Analysis: Blue-collar runner, explosive after contact. Pro-style workhorse back.
12 Aaron Williams *
CB
6-1
190
Analysis: Good ball skills, physical and unafraid of tackling. No questions yet on speed.
13 Marvin Austin
DT
6-3
305
Analysis: Flashes dominance, but must gain consistency. Ideal 4-3 penetrating tackle.
14 Jonathan Baldwin *
WR
6-5
225
Analysis: Height, physical strength and ball skills are there, so is sub-4.5 speed.
15 Ryan Williams
RB
5-10
207
Analysis: A TD machine; great quickness, underrated strength. Could be a dynamic back.
16 Allen Bailey
DE
6-4
288
Analysis: Still learning end position, but has ideal size and flashed brilliance here late in 2009.
17 Julio Jones *
WR
6-4
211
Analysis: Great physical tools; great blocker; questions about his hands and consistency.
18 Bruce Carter
OLB
6-3
230
Analysis: Smart, reliable OLB in a 4-3 defense. Could add size.
19 Michael Floyd *
WR
6-3
220
Analysis: Feared deep threat, best WR on a team with Golden Tate. Expect a big year.
20 Akeem Ayers *
OLB
6-4
252
Analysis: Budding star, an absolute physical specimen with ideal size. Ready to break out.
21 Ras-I Dowling
CB
6-2
200
Analysis: Experienced, smooth CB; fluid hips. Very well-coached and a proven tackler.
22 Jurrell Casey *
DT
6-1
295
Analysis: Penetrating, disruptive force, ideal in a 4-3. Still adding technique.
23 Prince Amukamara
CB
6-1
200
Analysis: A physical corner who also supports the run very well. Steady in coverage.
24 Gabe Carimi
OT
6-7
325
Analysis: Veteran, blindside blocker. Ideal size, above-average footwork; pro-style system.
25 Rahim Moore *
S
6-1
192
Analysis: A ballhawk; led the nation in INTs last year. Moves well sideline to sideline.
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No love for Jerrell Powe? Amukamara over Dowling? Luck > Locker IMO.
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Relevant to my interests
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Jeremy Beal, DE/OLB, Oklahoma
His blurb on him: Beal is an active defensive end with 34.5 tackles for loss and 19.5 sacks the past two seasons. He would fit well as a rush-linebacker in the Dolphins' 3-4 defensive scheme. -
By the way - here is McShay's top 32 list:
Player Pos. School Grade
1. Jake Locker QB Washington 95
2. Robert Quinn* DE N. Carolina 95
3. Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska 95
4. A.J. Green* WR Georgia 94
5. Marcell Dareus* DT Alabama 94
6. Andrew Luck* QB Stanford 94
7. Ras-I Dowling CB Virginia 93
8. Nate Solder* OT Colorado 93
9. Allen Bailey DE Miami (FL) 93
10. Janoris Jenkins CB Florida 92
11. Mark Herzlich OLB Boston Coll. 92
12. Ryan Mallett* QB Arkansas 92
13. Marvin Austin DT N. Carolina 92
14. Cameron Heyward DE Ohio State 92
15. Rodney Hudson C Florida State 92
16. Gabe Carimi OT Wisconsin 92
17. Adrian Clayborn DE Iowa 91
18. Travis Lewis* OLB Oklahoma 91
19. Mark Ingram* RB Alabama 91
20. Von Miller OLB Texas A&M 91
21. Patrick Peterson* CB LSU 91
22. Jared Crick* DT Nebraska 91
23. Orlando Franklin OT Miami (FL) 91
24. Ryan Williams* RB Virginia Tech 90
25. Stephen Paea DT Oregon State 90
26. Bruce Carter OLB N. Carolina 90
27. Rahim Moore* S UCLA 90
28. Ryan Kerrigan DE Purdue 90
29. Brandon Harris* CB Miami (FL) 90
30. Anthony Castonzo OT Boston Coll. 90
31. Kyle Rudolph* TE Notre Dame 90
32. Julio Jones* WR Alabama 90 -
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I've seen a lot of Jake Locker, am I the only one who does not like the kid as a player? He's super erratic.
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Hmm I would put DE/OLB a bit low on the list unless the Wake/Misi/Francis trio and Oddrick really struggle through the course of the season.
Would definitely look for an OL pickup, TE or secondary. I would personally heavily consider one of those top 4 wideouts if we have a shot at one as well - especially if Brian regresses.
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I also disagree with many here because most people including some guys that are damn good at breaking down players do like him.
He has a wide base on one throw and the next throw will be with a narrow base and open upper body, throws across his body on one throw and totally open the next, throws 3/4 over the top and sidearm, all in the same game..hell probably the same series.............his accuracy is not more than average (somewhere around 53-55% accuracy coming into this year if you consider that "average"), his "standout games" seem to be against inferior teams, he does not throw well inside or when he needs air......but
he is a top notch athlete, has a excellent arm, good size, a very good "feel" for pressure and can really run.....so he could put it together...
But all in all his game reminds me of an unmade bed ... scrambled eggs!!!!!
A lot parts there ...... just not sure what the heck it is in the end. -
Kiper's Updated Big Board:
1 Jake Locker
QB
6-3
226
Analysis: Has all the physical tools -- size, arm, even speed and improving footwork. Showing improved accuracy. Last week: No. 1
2 Andrew Luck *
QB
6-4
235
Analysis: Great arm, NFL smarts, solid footwork. Prototypical size and intangibles. Checks down with a veteran's savvy. Better competition awaits. Last week: No. 2
3 Robert Quinn *
DE
6-4
267
Analysis: Quinn is a freakish athlete. He's still developing consistency and is young for his class. Still facing NCAA eligibility issues. Last week: No. 3
4 A.J. Green *
WR
6-4
207
Analysis: The profile of a No. 1 receiver at NFL level. Great size-speed combination; instinctive, great hands. Facing NCAA hiccups, but he will be back. Last week: No. 4
5 Adrian Clayborn
DE
6-3
282
Analysis: Most consistent, complete defensive end on the board. Solid pass-rusher, steady against run. Fits as a 3-4 or 4-3 end and simply batters linemen. Last week: No. 5
6 Prince Amukamara
CB
6-1
200
Analysis: A big corner with a ton of talent. Amukamara has the necessary speed and leads a deep CB class. Big matchups await. Last week: No. 6
7 Ryan Mallett*
QB
6-7
238
Analysis: Has an incredible arm but developing footwork and accuracy. Must learn to check down, use underneath options. Volatile stock, but great start. Last week: No. 7
8 Marcell Dareus *
DE
6-3
303
Analysis: Has the versatility and explosiveness to be a 3-4 DE or DT in 4-3. He's ready to emerge, surrounded with talent. Back now after two-game suspension. Last week: No. 8
9 Patrick Peterson *
CB
6-1
211
Analysis: Safety size with fluidity of a top corner. Maybe the top size-speed combo in this entire class. Now seeing top-end return skills. Last week: No. 9
10 Anthony Castonzo
OT
6-7
302
Analysis: Pro-style tackle with athleticism to deal with varied styles of rush. Smart player (up for a Rhodes Scholarship) who could add bulk. Last week: No. 10
11 Allen Bailey
DE
6-4
288
Analysis: Still learning end position, building on flashes of brilliance in 2009. Bailey could project as a 3-4 or 4-3 DE. Impressed vs. Ohio State. Last week: No. 14
12 Mark Ingram *
RB
5-10
212
Analysis: Blue-collar runner, explosive after contact. Pro-style workhorse back. Lacks top-end speed, but productive. Should be back after small injury. Last week: No. 12
13 Ryan Kerrigan
DE
6-4
259
Analysis: Disruptive, relentless pass-rusher with decent power versus the run. Great motor, reminds of Chris Long. Flying up the Board. Last week: No. 17
14 Ras-I Dowling
CB
6-2
200
Analysis: Experienced, smooth CB; has fluid hips. In a tight battle with Peterson and Amukamara as top corner in this class. Last week: No. 13
15 Cameron Heyward
DE
6-6
287
Analysis: He's more dominant versus the run than the pass and needs to find consistency. Gains points for versatility along the line. Strong vs. Miami. Last week: No. 20
16 Jon Baldwin *
WR
6-5
225
Analysis: Height, physical strength and ball skills are there; so is sub-4.5 speed. Goes up for the ball. Miami game offers big stage. Last week: No. 15
17 Julio Jones *
WR
6-4
211
Analysis: Great physical tools and a fantastic blocker. Some questions about hands and consistency, but his only limit is concentration. Last week: No. 16
18 Akeem Ayers *
OLB
6-4
252
Analysis: Budding star, an absolute physical specimen with ideal size. Ready to break out. Cover skills trump pass-rushing skills. Team is struggling. Last week. No. 18
19 Daniel Thomas
RB
6-2
228
Analysis: Current growth could have him emerge as top RB in class. Highly productive with great size, quickness. Last week: NR
20 Nate Solder
OT
6-9
310
Analysis: A physical specimen, Solder weighs more than 300 pounds with virtually no body fat. Off to bad start, thus the big drop from last week. Last week: No. 11
21 Ryan Williams *
RB
5-10
207
Analysis: A TD machine; has great quickness, underrated strength. Off to terrible statistical start, but the skills are there. Last week: No. 21
22 Michael Floyd *
WR
6-3
220
Analysis: Feared deep threat, best receiver on a team with Golden Tate last year. He lacks top-end speed, though, and must prove durability. Last week: No. 22
23 Bruce Carter
OLB
6-3
230
Analysis: Smart, reliable outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense. Could add size but uses speed to cover entire field. Must learn to shed blocks better. Last week: No. 23
24 Rahim Moore *
S
6-1
196
Analysis: A ball hawk who led the nation in interceptions last season and moves well from sideline to sideline. Must prove physical versus blocks. Last week: No. 24
25 Marvin Austin
DT
6-3
305
Analysis: Flashes dominance but must gain consistency. He's an ideal 4-3 penetrating tackle, but his production isn't up to the level of his talent. Last week: No. 25 -
Interesting on that debate about small, running QB's; the best of the bunch in terms of what it takes to be a pro QB is Russell Wilson of NC State. He has the best accuracy and touch of anyone I've seen this season, even the big time NFL prospects.
Jake Locker is in NFL meltdown. I watched some of that Nebraska game today and he's falling apart at the seams. 4-20-71 yards.
Ryan Mallett was pretty impressive today but his lack of dropback and subsequent staring down of receivers would be a concern. But he can flat out sling it. -
Would a franchise honestly invest 50 million dollars on someone who has performed in college like Locker? Obviously his attributes are amazing but seriously he looks bad.
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YouTube - Ryan Williams - VT 2009 Highlights HQ
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Stafford’s already on his, what, third professional injury? The second injury to his shoulder? We made fun of Chad Pennington for less. -
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