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The Breakdown

Jones is one of the most consistent and aggressive linebackers in the country. Going into his fourth year as a starter, Jones sets out to prove that he’s the best inside linebacker in all of college football. He’s not as strong as you’d like to see your middle linebacker to be, but his instincts are superb. Jones may find his best fit in the NFL is as an inside linebacker for a 3-4 defense, but he has the skill and work ethic to be an undersized middle linebacker in a 4-3 defense. Jones isn’t afraid to put a hit on the ball carrier but he can get overwhelmed by strong run blockers at the point of attack. Reminds me a bit of Bart Scott of the New York Jets.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Jones is a three-year starter for Michigan State.

Awards and Honors

2009: First team All-American. Received Linebacker Trophy at College Football Performance Awards. Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year. First team All-Big 10. Semi-finalist for Butkus and Bednarik Awards.
2008: First team All-Big 10.
2007: First team Freshman All-American by multiple media outlets.

Academics

Media Arts major at Michigan State.

Injuries

No known injury concerns.

Athletic Experience

Also played defensive end in high school.

Bloodlines

Nothing of note.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.

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The Breakdown

Pouncey is a talented and experienced offensive lineman in the toughest conference in college football. In 2010, he’ll make the switch from guard to center, filling in for his twin brother, Maurkice, who was drafted in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in this year’s draft. Pouncey will have to prove that he’ll be able to successfully make the transition to center but his instincts and awareness make him an ideal candidate for the move.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Played in several games as a defensive lineman in 2007. Started every game at guard in 2008 and 2009. Set to move to center for 2010. Has 32 consecutive starts.

Awards and Honors

2009: Second team All-American (AP).
2008: Second team All-SEC (coaches). Honorable mention All-SEC (AP).

Academics

Sociology major at Florida.

Injuries

No known history of injuries.

Athletic Experience

Played defensive line in his freshman season.

Bloodlines

Twin brother, Maurkice, also played offensive line at Florida and was drafted in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.




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The Breakdown

Johnson is an athletic, mobile quarterback that put up impressive numbers in 2009. However, he has a lot of work to do on his game. Footwork and mechanics are questionable at best and he’s very quick to tuck and run when primary receivers aren’t open. Johnson also needs to focus on his accuracy and decision making if he wants to make it as a quarterback at the next level.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Saw action in several games in 2008 and became the full time starter in 2009.

Awards and Honors

2009: Second team All-Big 12.

Academics

Graduated with a degree in kinesiology in May of 2010.

Injuries

No known history of injuries.

Athletic Experience

Also played wide receiver and safety at times in high school.

Bloodlines

Father, Larry, played defensive back and wide receiver at Texas A&M.

Off-field

Reportedly heavily involved in community service.

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The Breakdown

If you’re a fan of an NFL team that runs a 3-4 defense, Von Miller is a player you want to keep your eye on this season. Miller is your prototypical 3-4 outside linebacker. Quick off the edge, Miller led the nation with 17 sacks his junior season and he’ll look to build off that momentum. Miller needs to further develop his game against the rush and in coverage, but he has the athletic ability to do that. However, the NFL loves pass rushers and if a raw talent with ultra-limited experience like Jason Pierre-Paul can make it in the first round of the draft, Miller should be highly coveted.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Saw limited action as a freshman. Played in every game as a sophomore, making four starts. Started every game as a junior.

Awards and Honors

2009: First team All-American (Sporting News, Sports Illustrated). Second team All-American (AP). First team All-Big 12.

Academics

University studies major with concentration in agriculture and life sciences at Texas A&M.

Injuries

No known injury concerns.

Athletic Experience

Nothing of note.

Bloodlines

Nothing of note.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.

Romeus vs. West Virginia

The game against West Virginia is a good example of exactly what Romeus can do. He shows up as a pass rusher and against the run. What I like the most about Romeus is how he uses his long arms, especially when setting the edge on the run. Let’s get into the meat and potatoes…

Right off the bat, you can see Romeus’ pass rushing skills at his best. The very first play in clip shows Romeus use some change of direction and a club/over move to get back to the inside and get the sack. This kind of inside move is even more effective when the tackles have been preparing for quick, outside rushes and you can see it clearly gets the blocker off-balance. At :16 in, Romeus shows that his awareness is nicely developing. Usually inexperienced pass rushers tend to keep their “eyes on the prize” and only focus on the pass rushing. Romeus shows that while rushing, he keeps his head up and sees the QB start to make the throw. Romeus immediately gets his long arms in the air to try to bat down the pass. While he didn’t block the pass, this play is important in showing the development of his awareness.

At :28 seconds, Romeus shows why I like him so much as a defensive end prospect. The offense has an outside running play towards Romeus and he plays it perfectly. Watch as Romeus locks out the blocker and maintains a strong base, setting the edge and flowing to the outside. When the runner gets close, he disengages from the blocker and makes the tackle. Textbook defensive end work. More great examples of Romeus setting the edge against the rush can be found at 2:59 and 3:22. At :47 seconds, Pitt is in a goal line defensive set and the offense rushes to the inside. Romeus does a great job using his hands to get off the blocker but stays home, keeping the runner from cutting back to open space and forcing him inside for no gain.

However, it’s not all roses for Romeus. At times, he can play out of control and can get sucked in on misdirection plays. A perfect example of biting on the misdirection is at 1:27 when the back gets Romeus sucked inside and cuts back to the outside, leaving him trapped in a crowd. Romeus shows that the can get out of control at times at 1:37 when he has a sure-fire sack but Jarrett Brown spins to the outside, leaving Romeus to take out another Pitt defender. Another example of Romeus getting out of control is at 2:06.

Overall, Romeus is a budding talent and shows a lot of promise for his senior season. If he further develops his awareness and plays under control, Romeus could wind up being the most dominate defensive end in the country. The draft fate of Romeus isn’t totally in his hands though. There’s stiff competition at the defensive end spot for the first round with players like Adrian Clayborn of Iowa, Allen Bailey of Miami and even some junior prospects like Robert Quinn of North Carolina and Da’Quan Bowers of Clemson.

Romeus vs. Utah -- 2010

Since the Pitt vs. Utah game was a prime example of the flaws in Romeus’ game, it’s important to take a look at this footage as well. Romeus looked tired, sluggish and lazy at times during this game. He was rarely the first defender off the ball and didn’t put any pressure on the QB. Romeus also looked out of control at times, an issue he’s struggled with throughout his career. However, he did set the edge fairly well against the rush and got his arms up a few times to bat down passes, things that I mentioned earlier from his 2009 film.

Now, Romeus did miss a fair amount of August practice time with back spasms, but that shouldn’t be an excuse for the conditioning he appeared to have against Utah. Let’s hope Romeus turns it around this season and gets back to the form he knows he’s capable of.

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The Breakdown

Romeus is a tremendous defensive end prospect. Possessing ideal size, strength and speed, he’s a true force off the edge. He has a combination of pass rush moves and can use power or finesse to get to the quarterback. Romeus has improved every season and he’s set to have a monster senior season and is set to be an early first round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman and became the full-time starter the following season, starting ever since.

Awards and Honors

2009: Big East Co-Defensive Player of the Year. First team All-Big East. Finalist for Hendricks Award.
2008: Second team All-Big East.
2007: Freshman All-American by several media outlets.

Academics

Communications major at Pittsburgh.

Injuries

No known history of injuries.

Athletic Experience

No other known sports played. Played football only one season in high school.

Bloodlines

Nothing of note.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.

Prospect Video Clips

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The Breakdown

Anthony Castonzo is a three-year starter who began his college career as a 260-pound right tackle. Since then, the long-limbed offensive lineman has packed on close to forty pounds and has successfully made the transition to left tackle. Castonzo possesses the athleticism and footwork necessary to man the blindside in the NFL, and he excels at blocking on the move. However, he needs to add some bulk and improve his overall strength: at this point, he’s not the type of lineman who’ll pop pads and dominate at the point of attack. Despite his weaknesses, Castonzo is highly thought of in the scouting community; National Scouting gave him the highest grade of any senior offensive tackle. People around the BC lineman reportedly believe that he’ll be a top five pick, but it’s yet to be seen whether Castonzo will make the improvements necessary to establish him as an elite draft prospect.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Has started every game of his college career (41 starts coming into 2010 season).

Awards and Honors

2009: First team All-ACC.
2008: Second team All-ACC.

Academics

Biochemistry major at Boston College.

Injuries

No known history of injuries.

Athletic Experience

All-Conference honors in the discus event as a high school student. Also played basketball in high school.

Bloodlines

Nothing of note.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.

Prospect Video Clips

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The Breakdown

Evan Royster is a back that does everything, but does nothing exceptional. Has nice size at 6-1, 213 and does a good job of keeping his pad level low, maintaining balance through contact always keeping his legs pumping and leaning forward for extra yards. Showcases good football instincts in choosing his running lanes, demonstrates a willingness to let the play develop and is patient in setting up his blocks. Exhibits nice pass catching abilities and also displays skills as a blocker. Royster however lacks the athleticism of a top NFL back. His straight-line speed is questionable, and does not display an explosive first step at the line of scrimmage or explosion in his cuts. In the open-field he lacks top level shiftiness and agility to make defenders miss on a consistent basis and does not possess an exceptional burst to outrun defenders either. Expect Royster to be drafted sometime on the second day of the draft (3rd round or later) due to his overall lack of athleticism. Looks like a career NFL backup, but he does display enough consistency, toughness and reliability that he may stick in the league for several years.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Royster received a redshirt his freshman season. Played in 12 games in 2007. Started 12 games as a 2008 and 12 games in 2009.

Awards and Honors

2009: First team All-Big 10.
2008: Second team All-Big 10

Academics

Management Information Systems major at Penn State.

Injuries

Knee injury kept Royster from playing in 2009 Rose Bowl.

Athletic Experience

Highly recruited Lacrosse player coming out of high school.

Bloodlines

Nothing of note.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.

Prospect Video Clips

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The Breakdown

Carimi displays excellent size at 6-7 327, and is dominating in the run game. Showcases a good quick first step at the line of scrimmage and exhibits some explosion when run blocking. Demonstrates the ability to anchor, using his leverage and balance to drive defenders back. Displays ability to stick to his blocks, wash defenders away and get to the second level. An intelligent player who works hard at the game, Carimi is known to spend extra time in the film room. Pass blocking; Carimi gets off balanced with poor footwork and a lack of foot speed in his kick slide, often results in him lunging at speed rushers hoping to drive them past the quarterback. Against bull rushes he does better where he is better able to use his size and strength, but at times does not get his pads low enough because he is not a natural bender, allowing defenders to get under his pads closing the pocket in on the quarterback. Carimi will be drafted in the middle to later part of the first round mainly due to left tackle being such a need position in the NFL. However, Carimi projects better as a right tackle where he can make better use of his run blocking abilities and also protect him against many of the NFL’s speed rushers. As a right tackle he could be dominate but only above average as a left tackle.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

2006 Redshirt, 2007 Started 13 games at Left Tackle, 2008 Started 10 games at Left Tackle, 2009 Started 13 games at Left Tackle.

Awards and Honors

2009: First team All-Big 10 (media). Second team All-Big 10 (coaches).

Academics

Civil engineering major at Wisconsin.

Injuries

Missed three games in 2008 with a knee injury.

Athletic Experience

Captained track team in High School

Bloodlines

Nothing of note.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.




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Wisniewski is going to be the type of player you stick on your O-line and expect him to be a leader there for the next decade. His best position is G, but he played C in 2009, demonstrating his versatility which will improve his draft stock. A tough hard-nosed player who displays some real nastiness to his game combined with excellent football instincts. Wisniewski is not the biggest guy at only 6-3, 306 but he is a natural knee-bender who demonstrates good flexibility, explosion off the snap and a powerful leg drive. Possessing a heavy punch, Wisniewski consistently works his hands to get better position and leverage while sticking to defenders in both the run and pass. He showcases the ability to get his pads under defenders and maintain consistent leverage at all times. Demonstrates good lateral ability and quickness blocking down the line where he exhibits balance, body control and footwork throughout contact. Could still add some weight to his frame and possibly get stronger but expect Wisniewski to be drafted in the middle to late part of round 1 to a team that values his leadership, versatility and pedigree.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Played in 8 games as a freshman. Started 12 games at guard as a sophomore and started all 13 games at center as a junior.

Awards and Honors

2009: First team All-Big 10. Third team All-American.
2008: Second team All-Big 10.

Academics

Unknown major at Penn State. 2009 Academic All-Big Ten

Injuries

No known history of injuries.

Athletic Experience

Wrestled in high school.

Bloodlines

Father Leo was a defensive lineman at Penn State 1979-81 and played for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts for 4 seasons. Uncle Steve Wisniewski 2 time All-American at Penn State 1985-88 and played for the Oakland/LA Raiders for 13 years, an All-Pro for 8 years.

Off-field

Very active in community service.




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Amukamara vs. Baylor

Even though Amukamara has supreme size and isn’t afraid to tackle a ball-carrier head on, he isn’t as consistent as you’d like in press coverage. However, he excels in off-coverage. Take a look at the second play in the clip below at :13. Amukamara lines up 6 yards off the receiver. At the snap, he stays low in his back pedal, watching the receiver and peeking at the quarterback from the corner of his eye. When the receiver starts to stutter-step to cut back to the quarterback, Amukamara reads the quarterback and sees that he’s locked on. Prince makes a tremendously timed break on the ball to make the interception. However, it’s not just a great break on the ball. Prince makes the smart play. He actually dips his body around the receiver to avoid making contact before the ball gets to him, which is something you rarely see from an underclassmen defensive back. This is Prince at his best.

The Baylor game had a few examples of Amukamara’s willingness as a tackler. Take a look at 1:18. The receiver has a head of steam coming at Prince and he makes a solid form tackle. At 1:29, Amukamara responds to a quarterback scramble and takes the legs out from under the runner. The Baylor game also shows a few spots where Prince gets lazy as a tackler, which can be observed at :47.

Like most successful corners, Amukamara will take risks. However, he can gamble and get beat just like anyone else. At 1:54, Amukamara bites on a double move, more than likely because of his earlier success jumping a comeback route. Prince does show good recovery speed, but the quarterback made a well placed throw and the pass was completed.

Amukamara vs. Texas

Now let’s take a look at Prince vs. better competition in a big game scenario. The Texas offense was certainly more versatile than Baylor and with an accurate quarterback and solid group of receivers, Amukamara and the Nebraksa defense had their hands full.

The very first play in the clip shows not only Amukamara’s abilities as a tackler, but his ability to read and diagnose plays. The reaction Prince gives more than likely comes from spending time in the film room. Texas utilized WR screens like this on a regular basis and Amukamara sniffed it out immediately, following it up with a thumping form tackle. At :09, you can see Prince’s awareness level in action. Amukamara takes care of his coverage area but sees the short pass, reacting to it immediately.

At :17, we get to see Amukamara in tighter coverage. He lines up on the line of scrimmage and while he doesn’t get a good jam on the receiver, he does turn his route toward the sideline. Prince stays right in the receiver’s hip pocket and is able to get his head around to make the interception. Amukamara knows he has help over the top from the safety, so he’s able to lay back just a bit during the route, allowing him to turn and peek at the quarterback before the throw. This was a poor throw by Colt McCoy but good corners take advantage of poor throws.

At 1:11, Amukamara shows a true weakness in his game; press coverage. Prince attempts to jam the receiver at the line but doesn’t get into his pads completely. The receiver uses his hands effectively to get off the press and quickly gets behind Amukamara, leaving the corner to play catch-up. Amukamara’s jam was over-aggressive, using two hands and losing his balance. Prince repeats the same problems with the jam at 2:03 where he attempts to force the receiver to the outside, but is turned inside and beat deep. Had McCoy’s pass been on target, it could have been a touchdown. Prince also shows he’s weak against quick, inside routes in press coverage, allowing the receiver to get the inside track and make an easy first down grab at 3:02.

This doesn’t mean that Amukamara can’t play man coverage. At 1:26, Amukamara can be seen playing close to the line and staying with the receiver through the entire route, forcing McCoy to take a sack.

The Texas tape is also filled with great examples of how Amukamara responds to the running game and his abilities as a tackler. Prince is a willing tackler, fundamentally sound, and can be aggressive with his hits at time. Like most corners, he can make a few “business decisions” and attempt weak arm tackles, but when the game is on the line, Amukamara rarely takes the easy option.

With their 2010 draft class, the Bengals made sure the team would be better when the ball is in the air, adding multiple receiving targets and dynamic pass rushers. Tonight, their passing game flailed and their rookie targets failed to prove their worth, but the coaching staff has to be pleasantly surprised with the play of one of their new interior rushers.


1st round tight end Jermaine Gresham played most of the first half, yet he failed to register more than a few positive plays. The 6’5” Oklahoma product looked lean and awkward lining up with his hand in the dirt. He wasn’t very effective as an in-line blocker and didn’t get off the line with much giddyup.

Gresham looked much more comfortable lining up in the slot, but he didn’t look back in time to spot the ball on his only target. The uber-talented tight end should have a bright future, but he didn’t do much tonight to convince his doubters that his game translates well to the NFL.

3rd round pick Jordan Shipley did more than Gresham, but he too didn’t have an impressive night. Shipley struggled to beat press coverage, only bringing in the ball on two short completions that didn’t yield first downs. The former Longhorn did redeem himself with a 64 yard punt return late in the game, but the shifty receiver will need to do more to earn a top three spot in the Bengals’ now crowded receiving corps.

However, the Bengals have to be pleased with the performance of their 4th round pick, defensive tackle Geno Atkins. In the first half, Atkins subbed in as a situational pass rusher, and he was exceedingly impressive in that role. In addition to notching a sack and a QB hit, Atkins proved to be stout at the point of attack. When the Cowboys ran a draw play on 3rd down, Atkins held his own on a combo block, then whizzed past Sam Young for a TFL. He was effective as an every down player in the 2nd half, adding to his 3 TFL total and controlling interior offensive lineman.

Based on how he was used in the 1st half, Atkins appears to be set for a situational pass rush role this year. However, he displayed the potential to be an every down defender, which has to excite Bengals fans and the team’s coaching staff.

While Atkins played throughout the game, it was curious that 3rd round cornerback Brandon Ghee didn’t get on the field until the 2nd half. Starting cornerback Johnathan Joseph sat out the game, yet Ghee wasn’t able to get into the early game nickel defense. At this point, Ghee appears to be the #5 corner on the depth chart, behind backups Pacman Jones and Morgan Trent.

Though he could move up the depth chart over the next few weeks, Ghee’s most significant contribution this year likely will come on special teams, as it did tonight when Ghee delivered an illegal but unflagged hit on the Cowboy’s punt returner. And that may be a good thing for the extremely talented but inconsistent corner. If pressed into duty too soon, Ghee could face some serious struggles.

Dallas Cowboys

There wasn’t much to see when it came to the Cowboys’ rookies; their top three draft picks all sat out the pre-season opener. However, their 6th round picks had very active games, and their 7th round supplemental selection showed some decent potential.

Early in the game, 6th round corner Jamar Wall did a good job covering Chad Ochocinco, which drew praise from commentator Cris Collinsworth. However, a pattern quickly emerged that revealed Wall’s strengths and significant weaknesses.

Wall played well when he could jam the receiver at the line, but he struggled when playing off the receiver or when his technique failed him. He was beat deep by Bengals wideout Jerome Simpson; had the ball not been overthrown, Simpson likely would have gone for six. In the second half, Wall struggled mightily when trying to cover the 6’6” Matt Jones, giving up a series of sticks-moving receptions.

To make matters worse, Wall missed a tackle on Shipley’s long punt return. Despite his limitations, Wall could prove to be a valuable reserve defensive back, but he’ll need to be mistake-free on specials to make the Cowboys’ 53 man roster.

The Cowboys’ other 6th round pick, offensive tackle Sam Young, had a quieter but more consistent game. Young arguably looked better than he did for most of his mediocre senior season. The former Golden Domer showed some nastiness as a run blocker and mostly held his own in pass protection. He had a few negative plays — the Atkins TFL mentioned above, a QB pressure allowed when he lost his balance against a speed rusher — but Young looked like the kind of player who could earn a roster spot as a reserve offensive tackle.

The Cowboys’ 7th round supplemental draft pick, nose tackle Josh Brent, also showed some promise. Brent displayed the strength to take on double teams, as well as push the pocket as a pass rusher. Though the big man lacks great range, he showed some quickness running twists and moved fairly well laterally.

Brent’s motor didn’t appear to be an especially strong; he appeared to get slower and weaker at the point the longer he remained on the field. However, the squatty d-lineman showed signs of being a quality developmental nose tackle prospect, perhaps spending a year on the practice squad before becoming Jay Ratliff’s backup.

Arizona Cardinals: A-

Arizona is a team that could quickly see the number in their win column diminish this year after the retirement of Kurt Warner and trading away Anquan Boldin. Their success will ultimately hinge on the quarterback position, whether it’s Matt Leinart or Derek Anderson. That being said, the Cards have a strong wide receiver corps and a decent rushing attack, but had plenty of needs on the defensive side of the ball.


Arizona actually had one of the better drafts this season, even though they aren’t getting a lot of attention for it. By taking Dan Williams in the first round, their defensive line immediately becomes stronger than before. Williams has some versatility and can move along the defensive line, making him an even better selection. The Cards followed up the Williams pick by moving up to grab Daryl Washington, an underrated linebacker out of TCU. Washington fits in well inside for the Cards 3-4 defense and should be an instant replacement for Karlos Dansby.


Even though the Cards wide receiver corps might be one of the best in the league, Arizona used the pick they received from the Ravens for Anquan Boldin to take Andre Roberts, the receiver from the Citadel. Roberts really made a name for himself in the Senior Bowl this season and could be the next stand-out wide receiver to seemingly come from nowhere for the Cardinals.


My absolute favorite pick for the Cardinals came in the 4th round when they selected O’Brien Schofield, who was one of my favorite players in the draft. Schofield made a name for himself as a pass rusher at Wisconsin but successfully played outside linebacker during the East-West Shrine Game. Schofield accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl the following week and tore his ACL during practice, drastically reducing his draft value. However, when Schofield gets healthy, he could be THE steal of the draft. Versatile, athletic, tenacious and a class act personality, Schofield has supreme value in the 4th round.


Round 1 (pick 26) Dan Williams — DT — Tennessee
Round 2 (pick 47) Daryl Washington — LB — TCU
Round 3 (pick 88) Andre Roberts — WR — The Citadel
Round 4 (pick 130) O’Brien Schofield — DE/OLB — Wisconsin
Round 5 (pick 155) John Skelton — QB — Fordham
Round 6 (pick 201) Jorrick Calvin — DB — Troy
Round 7 (pick 233) Jim Dray — TE — Stanford

San Francisco 49ers: A

If there was a theme for the 49ers draft this year it was “physicality.” Singletary and company addressed some major needs on both sides of the ball and grabbed players that seem to relish physical contact. In the first round, the Niners took two offensive linemen in Anthony Davis from Rutgers and Mike Iupati from Idaho. While Davis is more of a finesse offensive tackle, Iupati brings the mean streak to the middle.


Following up those picks were the selections of USC safety Taylor Mays and Penn State linebacker Navorro Bowman. Both Mays and Bowman have their own issues but Singletary could be the coach they need to fully succeed. Singletary helped turn around the career of another physical specimen that had yet to reach his potential in Vernon Davis, and Taylor Mays certainly fits that bill. Bowman had some off-field issues but a true mentor like Singletary could keep him on the straight and narrow. Bowman will have to play inside for the Niners 3-4 defense, but nothing could help him more than playing next to Pat Willis.


Keeping with the physical nature of their draft, the 49ers selected Anthony Dixon, the bruising running back out of Mississippi State. Dixon is a true in-between the tackles runner that does a nice job falling forward after contact. He’s also had his share of off-field troubles but he’ll be a nice addition to a backfield that includes Frank Gore and Glen Coffee.


If the 49ers picks progress to their potential, they could easily set themselves up to be a force in the NFC for years to come and at the very least, they should have the NFC West locked down for a few years.


Round 1 (pick 11) Anthony Davis — OT — Rutgers
Round 1 (pick 17) Mike Iupati — OG — Idaho
Round 2 (pick 49) Taylor Mays — S — USC
Round 3 (pick 91) Navorro Bowman — OLB — Penn State
Round 6 (pick 173) Anthony Dixon — RB — Mississippi State
Round 6 (pick 182) Nate Byham — TE — Pittsburgh
Round 6 (pick 206) Kyle Williams — WR — Arizona State
Round 7 (pick 2224) Phillip Adams — DB — South Carolina State

Seattle Seahawks: A-

Seattle is another team that certainly has a way to go before they’re as competitive as they once were, but for new head coach Pete Carroll, he couldn’t have asked for a better draft. To top everything off, they made a nice trade with the Jets to get a versatile running back in Leon Washington, which will go a long way to help the offense. Seattle also traded for LenDale White, but he’s no longer with the team.


The Seahawks couldn’t have asked for a better first round, grabbing our #1 rated offensive tackle in Russell Okung and the super-versatile Earl Thomas to sure up their secondary. Thomas has the ability to play corner, but he’ll be at his best when he’s allowed to play center field and make plays on the ball. Seattle followed up a strong first round by taking Notre Dame receiver Golden Tate in the second round. Tate will more than likely be a slot receiver that will focus on short passing game, but with concerns at the offensive line and running back positions, the short passing game will be a point of focus for the Seahawks offense.


A late round pick for the Seahawks that I absolutely love is Kam Chancellor, the safety from Virginia Tech, in the 5th round. Many believed that Chancellor doesn’t have the range to effectively play safety in the NFL, but pared up with a roaming center-fielder like Earl Thomas at the free safety spot, Chancellor is a perfect fit as an in-the-box, strong safety. Known for his hard hitting, Chancellor will be key in run support and is at his best when he plays closer to the line.


Seattle has had it’s share of issues with their pass rush and they really could have used a prove pass rusher in the draft. This is where I think the selection of Golden Tate in round 2 might have been better off being a pass rusher. Seattle picked up a few developmental pass rushers but that doesn’t fix the situation immediately. The Seahawks did a good bit of moving around on draft day and that worked to their favor in most instances. At times, it felt like Carroll was trying to be a bit too cute by moving around but he seemed to be targeting a handful of players and he did what he had to to get them.


Round 1 (pick 6) Russell Okung — OT — Oklahoma State
Round 1 (pick 14) Earl Thomas — S — Texas
Round 2 (pick 60) Golden Tate — WR — Notre Dame
Round 4 (pick 111) Walter Thurmond — CB — Oregon
Round 4 (pick 127) EJ Wilson — DE — North Carolina
Round 5 (pick 133) Kam Chancellor — S — Virginia Tech
Round 6 (pick 185) Anthony McCoy — TE — USC
Round 7 (pick 236) Dexter Davis — DE — Arizona State
Round 7 (pick 245) Jameson Konz — WR — Kent State

St. Louis Rams: B

It’s never easy to be the first pick in the draft and this year, the Rams had to suffer through this curse. The team had a huge decision to make with the first overall pick and decided to go with Sam Bradford, the quarterback from Oklahoma. While he was the top rated QB on practically everyone’s board, the guy was still coming off some serious injuries and hadn’t played in several months. But, when you’re rebuilding a franchise from scratch, it’s usually a good idea to start with your field general.


At least the Rams had the smarts to grab a strong offensive tackle to protect their major investment in round 2. Rodger Saffold, the tackle out of Indiana, was a bit overshadowed by the big name tackles like Okung, Williams and Davis, but he’s still a solid player. Saffold is the perfect player to anchor the right side of the offensive line after the Rams selected Jason Smith to play left tackle in the first round of the 2009 draft.


St. Louis was fairly consistent throughout the draft, not reaching for players and getting solid value at just about every pick. Jerome Murphy in the third round is a nice addition to the Rams secondary as he has a chance to crack the starting lineup relatively soon. Mardy Gilyard, the shifty wide receiver from Cincinnati will certainly get his share of touches this season on bubble screens and quick slants as their young quarterback develops. Mike Hoomanawanui, the tight end from Illinois, is a great addition as a blocking tight end in the 5th round.


What could end up being a nice sleeper pick for the Rams is George Selvie, the defensive end from South Florida. Selvie was very highly touted at the start of the 2009 season, but was greatly overshadowed by JUCO transfer and first round draft pick, Jason Pierre-Paul. Selvie has the physical tools to succeed, but he just hasn’t put it together yet.


The Rams draft wasn’t flashy by any means, but it was pretty solid from top to bottom. While they’re a long way from being a competitive team in the NFC, they’re certainly building the foundation of the team in the right way.


Round 1 (pick 1) Sam Bradford — QB — Oklahoma
Round 2 (pick 33) Rodger Saffold — OT — Indiana
Round 3 (pick 65) Jerome Murphy — CB — South Florida
Round 4 (pick 99) Mardy Gilyard — WR — Cincinnati
Round 5 (pick 132) Mike Hoomanawanui — TE — Illinois
Round 5 (pick 149) Hall Davis — DE — Louisiana-Lafayette
Round 6 (pick 170) Fendi Onobun — TE — Arizona
Round 6 (pick 189) Eugene Sims — DE — West Texas A&M
Round 7 (pick 211) Marquis Johnson — DB — Alabama
Round 7 (pick 226) George Selvie — DE — South Florida
Round 7 (pick 254) Josh Hull — LB — Penn State



This concludes our draft grade series…..only a few months late.

Denver Broncos: B-

It’s hard to think about the Broncos draft and not immediately go to the selection of Tim Tebow in the first round, which I’ll get to in a minute. Overall, Denver had a fairly successful draft but made some questionable picks along the way.


They started off by grabbing Georgia Tech WR Demaryius Thomas, which almost seemed like a no-brainer. The Broncos decided to pass on Dez Bryant, who many had ranked as the better receiver, but it makes sense to not bring in another diva to replace Brandon Marshall. While Thomas was picked up a bit high for my taste, he still would have surely gone in the first round had Denver not pulled the trigger.


Then Denver loses me. McDaniels and company decide to trade up into the first round to take Tim Tebow, the controversial quarterback from Florida. Look, I don’t doubt Tebow’s work ethic or character. What I do doubt is that Tebow would have been taken by any other team in the first round had Denver not moved up. I just don’t get the idea of drafting a developmental quarterback in the first round when your team has many other needs. But I digress…


Denver decided to focus on the interior of their offensive line, grabbing Zane Beadles, the OT from Utah, JD Walton, the center from Baylor and Eric Olsen, the center from Notre Dame. Walton, to me, appears to be the true center prospect while Olsen will probably be a fill-in/depth guy at the guard/center positions. Beadles also will likely be shifted inside to guard for his career and could potentially fit in nicely there.


In addition to grabbing another WR (Eric Decker from Minnesota), the Broncos were able to grab two corners that were highly touted at the beginning of the 2009 season, but failed to impress throughout the year. Oklahoma State’s Perrish Cox has some off-field issues, but brings the added bonus of being a talented return man. Syd’quan Thompson from California really lost me at the Senior Bowl with his lack of effort, but Denver was able to get both corners for a song in the 5th and 7th rounds.


I came close to giving the Broncos a C for their grade because I believe that they paid too steep of a price for Thomas, Tebow and Beadles. However, they were able to get solid value with JD Walton, Perrish Cox and Syd’Quan Thompson in the later rounds.


Round 1 (pick 22) Demaryius Thomas — WR — Georgia Tech
Round 1 (pick 25) Tim Tebow — QB — Florida
Round 2 (pick 45) Zane Beadles — OT — Utah
Round 3 (pick 80) JD Walton — C — Baylor
Round 3 (pick 87) Eric Decker — WR — Minnesota
Round 5 (pick 137) Perrish Cox — CB — Oklahoma State
Round 6 (pick 183) Eric Olsen — OG — Notre Dame
Round 7 (pick 225) Syd’quan Thompson — CB — California
Round 7 (pick 232) Jammie Kirlew — DE — Indiana

Kansas City Chiefs: B

We all know the Chiefs have a long way to go as a franchise but they’re heading in the right direction. The 2010 draft seemed to be all about versatility for Kansas City as they grabbed players that could play multiple positions for the team. To many, the Chiefs were a bit of a surprise by taking Eric Berry in the first round, which is something we actually predicted in our final mock draft. We didn’t see this pick as much of a surprise at all. Berry is a special player and could have an Ed Reed type career in the NFL. It’s hard to pass on that talent when it’s available.


The Chiefs followed up the Berry pick by grabbing two versatile players in Ole Miss RB/WR Dexter McCluster and Alabama CB Javier Arenas. I fully expect McCluster to get plenty of touches this year for the Chiefs, who don’t have a lot of offensive firepower. Don’t be surprised to see McCluster lined up in the slot as a receiver or in the backfield as a running back, or possibly even returning kicks. The kid is a play maker and you have to put the ball in his hands. Javier Arenas will most likely start as the nickel back but has the ability to play #2 across from Brandon Flowers. Arenas has some versatility as he’s also a talented return man.


What I really loved about the Chiefs draft is their third round selections. Jon Asomoah, the guard from Illinois is an absolute monster and is a great value in the 3rd round. Tony Moeaki is an intriguing tight end prospect as he’s a solid blocker but also an effective route runner and pass catcher.


The Chiefs didn’t get fancy in their draft. They didn’t make any crazy moves or make any very surprising picks. Overall, they had a quietly solid draft that will help in the building of their young foundation.


Round 1 (pick 5) Eric Berry — S — Tennessee
Round 2 (pick 36) Dexter McCluster — RB/WR — Ole Miss
Round 2 (pick 50) Javier Arenas — CB — Alabama
Round 3 (pick 68) Jon Asamoah — OG — Illinois
Round 3 (pick 93) Tony Moeaki — TE — Iowa
Round 5 (pick 136) Kendrick Lewis — S — Ole Miss
Round 5 (pick 142) Cameron Sheffield — DE — Troy

Oakland Raiders: B+

Yes, even I can’t believe what happened on draft day with the Raiders and what is even more mind-boggling is the fact that I’ve given them a B+ grade. I happen to subscribe to the theory that someone slipped a sedative in Al Davis’ coffee and he slept through the first day of the draft. The Raiders started off with a very solid selection of Rolando McClain, which will give them a top-notch linebacker for years to come. The Raiders defense gets even better with the addition of Lamarr Houston, who is another prospect that I believe wasn’t getting enough attention.


The Raiders added some much needed help to their offensive line by grabbing back to back tackles in Jared Veldheer and Bruce Campbell. Veldheer is much closer to being ready to play than Campbell and should see some early playing time. Campbell is a physical freak that some even expected Al Davis to select as early as round one of the draft. He’ll need plenty of time to develop his game, but his potential is unlimited.


Oakland added a typical Al Davis pick by grabbing the speedy Jacoby Ford from Clemson. He’ll be able to contribute mainly in the return game or possibly as a slot receiver. However, the Raiders still need to hope that last year’s first round pick, Darius Heyward-Bey, steps up his game and becomes the receiver they hoped he could be.


The main reason Oakland gets such a high grade is the trade for Jason Campbell at quarterback. Not only did the Raiders organization make huge strides by releasing the bust of a quarterback, Jamarcus Russell, but they went out and got a quarterback that will bring some veteran leadership to their team. Campbell hasn’t had a stellar career, but he also hasn’t had a steady set of coaches behind him, or a strong offensive line in front of him, since he’s been in the NFL.


With a draft that wasn’t flashy and some picks that were no-nonsense, the Raiders actually received a higher grade from me than I ever envisioned giving them before the draft.


Round 1 (pick 8 ) Rolando McClain — LB — Alabama
Round 2 (pick 44) Lamarr Houston — DT — Texas
Round 3 (pick 69) Jared Veldheer — OT — Hillsdale
Round 4 (pick 106) Bruce Campbell — OT — Maryland
Round 4 (pick 108) Jacoby Ford — WR — Clemson
Round 5 (pick 138) Walter McFadden — DB — Auburn
Round 6 (pick 190) Travis Goethel — LB — Arizona State
Round 7 (pick 215) Jeremy Ware — DB — Michigan State
Round 7 (pick 251) Stevie Brown — DB — Michigan

San Diego Chargers: C

To me, the Chargers draft was nothing more than average. They did make a move to go get Ryan Mathews in the first round, which was certainly a need for the team. Darren Sproles can’t carry the load by himself and the team parted ways with Ladanian Tomlinson, so Mathews was a must for the Chargers. However, the pick came at a cost and the Chargers didn’t pick again until the third round where they selected Donald Butler, the linebacker out of Washington. Butler is a solid pick but might not get on the field as early as you’d expect.


The Chargers followed up the selection of Butler by taking Darrell Stuckey, the safety out of Kansas. Stuckey was very highly touted at the start of the 2009 season, but didn’t impress as the season went on. However, his potential is high and by grabbing him in the 4th round, the Chargers received quality value. San Diego’s 5th round pick is one of my favorites in North Carolina DT Cam Thomas. Thomas has a chance to be an instant impact player at the nose tackle position. Personally, I believe Thomas should have gone as early as the third round, so the value on this pick is fantastic.


San Diego had some concerns along the offensive line that the team failed to address as well as in the secondary, which drops their grade a bit. Overall though, they targeted one player that they felt they needed more than anything and I give them credit for going after him. In the end, it’s hard to look at the Chargers draft and say it’s anything more than average.


Round 1 (pick 12) Ryan Mathews — RB — Fresno State
Round 3 (pick 79) Donald Butler — LB — Washington
Round 4 (pick 110) Darrell Stuckey — S — Kansas
Round 5 (pick 146) Cam Thomas — DT — North Carolina
Round 5 (pick 168) Jonathan Crompton — QB — Tennessee
Round 7 (pick 235) Dedrick Epps — TE — Miami



Only one more division of draft grades left. Check back soon for the NFC West grades!

Austin vs. Virginia -- 10/3/09

The first thing that stands out in the clip, and you can see it on the very first play, is Austin will frequently fail to fully extend his arms and keep the blockers at bay. In the first play, Austin takes on the blocker pad-to-pad, failing to disengage the blocker and make the play. On the following play (:13), Austin makes up for his previous mistake. While he lets the blocker get closer than he should, he does a nice job of using his hands to get off the block and make the tackle. At :53 in, Austin makes another costly mistake, allowing an angle block to take him entirely out of the play. Austin needs to do a better job anchoring against stronger blockers in the run game to redirect the blocker. Early on, Austin shows great pursuit on the ball carrier (prime example at 1:08), but he seems to slow down in the second half of games. That can be seen not only in the Virginia game, but of pretty much all of Austin’s tape. A perfect example of Austin appearing winded is at 1:55, when he does a great job of getting off the block but then seems like he’s in cement shoes when the runner shoots right by him. His lack of effort continues at 2:03 when Austin gets completely washed out of the play and Virginia rushes for an easy touchdown.

Austin vs. Boston College 11/21/09

At first glance, this might be Austin at his best. However, Austin just seems to be taking advantage of a relatively weak BC interior offensive line as well as some very tight coverage in the secondary. Austin did display some solid technique in this matchup, including a nice rip move (:13), a spin move (:44), the ability to chase down short passes (1:55) and the awareness to get his hands up into the quarterback’s passing lane (3:05). Just like in the Virginia game, Austin starts to ware down in the 2nd half, the best example of which is at 2:28. Austin records a sack in the final minutes (3:25) but clearly, this was due more to strong coverage than pass rush ability.

Austin vs. Pittsburgh -- 12/31/09

The game against Pitt showed us a few things about Austin. Mainly, it showed that Austin isn’t strong against a double-team at all. Austin fails to anchor against the double-team block (:16, :50), allowing Pitt to open up huge running lanes. Now, this is also solid game planning from the Panthers, but it’s also revealing about Austin’s abilities at the point of attack. Austin was frequently overpowered by strong blockers, the best examples of which are at 1:27 and 1:41. When he faced single blockers, he showed quick lateral movement down the line (:01) when the rush went to the outside. Austin appeared to be very slow off the ball against Pitt (:16, :30, 1:09, etc), which constantly put him at a disadvantage. All in all, this game proved that Austin is a “one-gap penetrator” type, and will have to play in a 4-3 scheme in the NFL to be successful. Austin isn’t strong enough at the point of attack, use his arms and hands well enough and anchor himself against blockers anywhere near well enough to play defensive end in a 3-4 defense. Austin has showed us that as a pass rusher, he has a variety of moves and is quick to shoot the gap, which is more than likely how he’ll make a name for himself at the next level.

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The Breakdown

Hudson is coming into his senior season as the top rated offensive guard in the country. A consensus preseason All-American, Hudson is also on the watch list for the Outland Trophy, which goes to the nations best blocker. If Hudson receives All-ACC honors in 2010, he’ll be the first offensive lineman in ACC history to receive All-ACC honors four straight season. Hudson has been very durable, until a sprained knee ended his streak of 31 straight starts during the 2009 season. As consistent as they come, Hudson did not give up a single sack or allow a single quarterback pressure during the 2009 season. The sky is the limit for Hudson during his senior season as he tries to solidify himself as not only a first round draft pick, but the first interior offensive lineman taken in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Started 10 out of 13 games as a true freshman and has been the full time starter ever since.

Awards and Honors

2009: Second team All-American by the Associated Press. First team All-ACC. Received Jacobs Blocking Award for being the most dominate blocker in the ACC.
2008: First team All-ACC.
2007: Freshman All-American. Second team All-ACC.

Academics

Recreation and leisure major at Florida State.

Injuries

Missed final two games of 2009 with a sprained knee.

Athletic Experience

Also played defensive line in high school.

Bloodlines

Nothing of note.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.

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The Breakdown

Ponder is a part of what could be a very substantial quarterback class. Lucky for him, he has a chance to be right at the top of that list. A tough player and a strong leader in the huddle, Ponder is exactly what you look for in a field general. He’s also not the prototypical Florida State quarterback as he knows how to stand tall in the pocket and make the throws. However, that doesn’t mean Ponder can’t run with the ball. Ponder was having a strong 2009 campaign until a shoulder injury ended his season early. He’ll be playing with a chip on his shoulder as all the experts talk about Jake Locker and Andrew Luck but Ponder has the physical skill set and mental makeup to compete with both of those guys. All signs indicate that Ponder will solidify himself as a first round draft pick by season’s end.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Played in 1 game as a redshirt freshman. Became the full time starter in 2008, starting all 13 games. Started the first nine games of 2009 before suffering an injury.

Awards and Honors

2009: All-ACC honorable mention. ACC All-Academic team.

Academics

Graduated in 2.5 years with a degree in finance and is currently enrolled in a sports management graduate’s degree program.

Injuries

Missed final four games of 2009 season after injuring his shoulder making a tackle against Clemson. The injury required surgery.

Athletic Experience

No other known athletic experience.

Bloodlines

Father, David Ponder, played defensive tackle at Florida State.

Off-field

Reportedly heavily involved in community service.

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The Breakdown

Heyward is looking to have a solid senior outing in 2010 and needs to show more consistency in his games. At times, he appears to be dominate along the defensive line and at other times, he appears only average. Heyward is a versatile defensive lineman, able to line up at defensive tackle and defensive end in a 4-3 as well as play a 5-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense. Heyward has excellent strength and knows how to use his hands. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that he has NFL bloodlines.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Began starting during his freshman season and rotated in the starting lineup as a sophomore. Started every game as a junior. Heyward has rotated between defensive end and defensive tackle at times.

Awards and Honors

2009: Second team All-Big 10.
2007: Freshman All-American (Sporting News, Rivals, Scout). Freshman All-Big 10 (Sporting News).

Academics

Human development major at Ohio State.

Injuries

No known history of injuries.

Athletic Experience

No other known sports played.

Bloodlines

Son of former NFL running back Craig “Ironhead” Heyward.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.

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The Breakdown

Bailey is an absolute monster along the defensive line. He’s bounced around to various positions for the Canes’ defense, but his best fit may be as a 4-3 defensive tackle or a 5-technique defensive end in the NFL. Strong, aggressive and relentless, there’s not much to dislike about Bailey’s game and he has the chance to really define himself as a dominant defensive lineman in his senior season.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Saw action in every game as a freshman on special teams. Played in 12 games as a sophomore, starting 4, at defensive end. Started every game as a junior, rotating between defensive end and defensive tackle.

Awards and Honors

2009: First team All-ACC.

Academics

Unknown major at Miami.

Injuries

Suffered a stress fracture in his back during his senior year of high school.

Athletic Experience

No other known sports played.

Bloodlines

Nothing of note.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.

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The Breakdown

Amukamara is a well rounded cornerback that has a very good chance of being the first corner taken in the 2011 NFL Draft. Excellent in zone coverage and off-man coverage, Prince understands the finer points of the cornerback position. Outstanding ball skills and not afraid to take a risk, but that can backfire on him. Amukamara received the highest preseason scouting grade from National Scouting, setting the bar rather high for his expectations this season.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Saw action in 8 games as a freshman. Played in every game as a sophomore, starting in 3. Started every game his junior year.

Awards and Honors

2009: 1st team All-Big 12 by the coaches. 2nd team All-Big 12 by Associated Press.

Academics

Political science major at Nebraska.

Injuries

No known history of injuries.

Athletic Experience

Played running back in high school and was also an accomplished basketball player and track star.

Bloodlines

Nothing of note.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.

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The Breakdown

A true free-safety. Williams is at his best when he’s allowed to run around and make plays on the ball. Excellent range for his size and a sure tackler. Not afraid to come up in run support but coverage is his strong suit. Williams has emerged as a leader on a very talented North Carolina defense and he could quite possibly wind up being one of the first safeties taken in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Analysis

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Experience

Williams has started every game in his career at North Carolina.

Awards and Honors

2009: First team All-ACC.

Academics

Management and society major at North Carolina.

Injuries

No known injury issues.

Athletic Experience

Played basketball and ran track in high school.

Bloodlines

Nothing of note.

Off-field

No known off-field issues or notable accomplishments.