Height: 6'1 Weight: 240 lbs Ideal Scheme: Tampa-2 WILL NFL Comparison: Daryl Washington / LB / Arizona Cardinals
Strengths: Great speed with even better closing speed to catch up to a defender. Elite sideline-to-sideline range with the ability to fly all over the field. Does a great job covering a lot of ground when he drops into zone coverage. A high energy, high effort kind of player that will endear himself to his coaches with that effort. Does a great job at changing direction. Extremely productive. Well tested in the Big Ten, starter since his freshman year. Does a good job wrapping up and using proper technique. Aware of the field around him. Plays in control and keeps space. Instincts are very good and does a great job sniffing out the ball carrier. Doesn't have a whole lot of wasted movement. Hips are fluid which helps him when he drops into coverage. Has a great work ethic and leads by example.
Weaknesses: Really struggles to take on blockers at the point of attack and then disengage. Gets swallowed up way too easily. Really needs to bulk up some more regardless of his inability to take on blockers. Not an overly physical linebacker. Because of he is more technique driven, he's not going to force a lot of fumbles. Strictly a 4-3 WILL backer until he gets quite a bit bigger, will get outmuscled by tight ends he'd be required to cover as SAM and not stout enough at POA to be a MIKE. Hand use stands for improvement.
Overall: Greg Jones really needs to have a good combine to boost his stock, otherwise it could end up falling to the second or even the third round. Before the season, some thought he was going to be a first round pick but concerns about his size and his ability to take on blockers have changed that. At this time, I feel the Tampa-2 defense is the best fit for him with his great speed and coverage skills.
Height: 6'1 Weight: 194 lbs Ideal Scheme: West Coast Offense NFL Comparison: Greg Jennings / WR / Green Bay Packers
A great 'hands-catcher' and a very good deep threat. Seems to run crisp routes on intermediate stuff as well and have YAC ability. If he had better QB play, he would have put up great numbers.
Would be a perfect fit for the WCO and a type of guy Heckert would draft as "under the radar"
Candyman92, I thin we need someone like this who is not another Brayin' Edwards. Is he a mid-rounds guy9when you say under the radar)? Could be a solid fit sounds like.
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DE Cameron Jordan 6'4" 282 lbs <(/Senior Bowl) Projected (40) 4.85
Strengths: Has a strong thick sturdy frame, a good base and length with strong hands. Played all across the line at Cal so his versatility is a strength. Very athletic with a good motor and will play to the whistle. Jordan could play in either defense (34 or 43). Vs the run he shows good awareness for locating the ball with a good burst. Keeps his pads low to hold the edge and keep his off shoulder free to come off to make the tackle.
Rushing the passer Jordan has a quick first step combined with a number of moves like the hand over (swim move) the rip to disengage and a power rush. I think he has been underrated in this category, because he doesn't have to rely on one move like a speed rush. Can rush from the inside or outside on passing downs.
Cameron Jordan hasn't reached his potential yet. With good Coaching I think he could end up being better then Tyson Alualu.
Weaknesses: Is not explosive as a pass rusher who might have 4.6 (40)speed coming off the corner. Jordan will some times get out of control and will get to high when rushing the passer. Has shown very good hands at times, but needs to work on being more consistent with their use.
Exactly who I was coming to pimp. I don't want to miss on another Matthews!
You won't get no arguments from me. With the only exception being where (round) he is selected.
Take all the stats on him and throw them out window. they don't mean a thing. There just isn't a substitute for instincts and this kid has them.
As for where he'll get drafted,, I honestly don't care.. He's the kinda kid that I think can be another Clay.... If you want impact players, you draft them wherever you need to to get them.
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My player I like is Jordan Todman RB, 5'9" 195, U Conn. I don't know what it is I just really like him. He is my sleeper for the entire draft.
Jordan Todman
Position: Running back
School: Connecticut
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 193 pounds
Achievements: Big East Offensive Player of the Year (2010), Second team All Big East (2009)
What he brings: Todman brings tremendous speed and should post one of the better 40-yard dash times among running backs at the combine. An experienced kick returner in his first two seasons at UConn, he only returned two kicks last season. Even so, his athleticism makes him a good option to help out in that area in the NFL. Todman decided to declare for the draft before Randy Edsall’s departure for Marlyand, but at any rate, it seems a team might get a bargain on him as a result of him choosing against a stock-boosting senior campaign.
Where the Patriots could get him: Between the third and fifth round.
Notes: A local kid from North Dartmouth, Todman didn’t really get a shot as a freshman in 2008, as eventual Colts first-round pick Donald Brown was the star of the show. Todman saw his carries go from 47 as a freshman to 235 as a sophomore and carried the ball 334 times in his final year in Storrs. He averaged 5.1 yards per carry with 14 touchdowns a season in 2009 and 2010. His 120.9 rushing yards per game as a junior were second-best in the country, and he is now behind only Brown on UConn’s all-time rushing yards list.
Leonard Hankerson from Miami.... I'd love it if he was available in the second but i have a hunch that his senior bowl showing likely has him up into the late first now.
A guy to keep an eye on late is Byron Maxwell CB from Clemson. Saw him in the Texas v. The Nation game. Big guy that showed excellent recovery speed to break up a deep pass 1 on 1 then came came back the next play and made a TFL out wide. He probably could have broken up a TD on a deep play where he was covering a different guy on a crossing route, but there's a reason he's a late rounder.
what impresses me about Hankerson is that he catches passes with his HANDS. thanks for the video CanadaDawg. Every catch was with his hands, even when he was wide open
NATE IRVING ILB out of NC State... He's 6'1 about 240.. He is a monster in the middle. I like him a lot. He has a little more umphh in his hits than Clay, and he really impresses me. Below is his "signature" tackle.. I only say this b/c I've seen him do it more than once.
I know you said pick A player but I can't pick just one. So I will name a few guy's we will have a shot at landing in any round and highlight my favorites.
Been pimping this guy since lat year when I thought he was gonna come out. Will probably go somewhere in the mid second round to very early third.
Strengths: • Explosive with excellent speed and a great burst • Dynamic pass rusher off edge and can run the arc • Is very active and aggressive with a non-stop motor • Does a terrific job in pursuit and closes in a hurry • Strong, violent hands and is able to shed blockers • Is technically sound and plays with good leverage • Great instincts, awareness and a top football IQ • Powerful tackler who will deliver the knockout hit • Saw a great deal of action in space and coverage • Durable, tough and will play through pain / injuries • Will offer some positional and schematic versatility • Competitive and a hard worker with leadership skills • A lot of experience against high-quality competition • Extremely productive and made a lot of impact plays
Weaknesses: • Doesn't have the prototypical size you look for • A bit stiff and is not overly athletic nor agile • Isn't stout at point of attack and doesn't anchor • Lacks a varied repertoire of pass rush moves • 'Tweener who may not have a true pro position
Notes: A three-year starter and team captain for the Sooners --- Named 1st Team All-Big 12 in 2008, 2009 and 2010 --- Honored as the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year (AP) in 2010 --- Ranks second in the Oklahoma record books for career sacks and tackles for a loss --- Became the first OU player to ever accumulate at least 7.5 sacks in three different seasons --- Racked up multiple sacks in a game ten times during college career in Norman --- Started out as a linebacker before moving to defensive end in 2007 but played both positions extensively --- The next in a recent string of undersized Sooner pass rushers, following in the footsteps of guys like Jimmy Wilkerson, Dan Cody, C.J. Ah You and Auston English --- May not have all the physical tools you look for but makes up for it with top intangibles --- Could project to either defensive end in a 4-3 or outside linebacker in a 3-4 --- Simply has a knack for making big plays behind the line of scrimmage and that's a valuable, coveted trait on Draft Day.
Another guy I really like and would love to draft if we trade down is..
Strengths: • Good size with a nice frame and growth potential • More quick than fast but has a burst to close • Able to get around the edge and run the arch • Strong, powerful and an outstanding bull rusher • Has a wide array of moves in pass rush repertoire • Competitive and relentless with a non-stop motor • Good range and does a great job in pursuit • Reliable tackler who can deliver the big hit • More than holds his own versus the run • Displays violent hands and uses them well • Shows the ability to disengage from blockers • Smart with terrific instincts and awareness • Utilizes proper technique and understands leverage • Super tough and will play through pain / injuries • Productive with a knack for making impact plays • Superb leadership qualities and amazing work ethic • Offers some positional and schematic versatility • Lots of quality experience and a great pedigree
Weaknesses: • Not a smooth athlete or overly explosive • Average speed, agility and change of direction • Ability to play on feet in space is a question mark • May lack fluid hips and is unproven in coverage • Some minor durability and health concerns • Overall upside might be relatively limited • May be a bit of a positional 'tweener
Notes: A three-year starter and team captain for the Boilermakers --- Named 1st Team All-Big Ten in 2009 and 2010 --- A unanimous All-American selection in 2010 --- Honored as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Lineman of the Year after leading the conference in sacks as a senior --- Also garnered notice from the Big Ten for his work in the classroom --- Led the entire nation in tackles for a loss as a senior --- Finished career at Purdue tied for second on the school's all-time sack list --- 14 career forced fumbles set the Big Ten record and tied the NCAA mark --- Hails from the same college program that produced NFL pass rushers such as Rosevelt Colvin, Chike Okeafor, Shaun Phillips, Ray Edwards, Rob Ninkovich, Anthony Spencer and Cliff Avril --- Suffered a broken foot in the final game of the 2009 season, which had to be surgically repaired --- Could project to defensive end in a 4-3 scheme or outside linebacker in an odd (3-4) front --- Fantastic football player who compensates for a lack of eye-popping physical tools with top-notch intangibles --- Draft stock soared after a standout senior campaign and it seemed as though everyone who saw him play came away singing his praises --- Might never be an "elite" sack artist along the lines of Julius Peppers but will be a very good player for a long time -- Profiles as a Chris Long-type of presence at the next level.
other guy's I like are DL Jarvis Jenkins Allen Bailey Marvin Austin J.J Watt
Quote: I admit to having a fondness for Clay Matthews Jr. But I didn't say we should draft Clay III did I. (wish I had however)
No No,, this kid may turn out to be special. I do think he may end up being as good as his brother..
When Clay Matthews was coming out of the draft I said he was the best of the USC linebackers (Cushing, Maualuga, and Maiava being the others). I had seen almost all of USC's games and all the reports coming out of USC practices was that Matthews was a beast.
Living on the West Coast and getting a lot of Pac-10/12 coverage I haven't heard nearly as much about Casey. And he played a lot more in college.
Clay was on another level. I'm not saying Casey won't be an above-average player, I'm saying I wouldn't draft him two round too early because of his last name.
He's not as quick as Clay and doesn't rush the passer as well.
Quote: From what I saw it seemed like Acho was over-matched at the Senior Bowl.
Great.
I didn't watch nor really care about a all-star game as a gauge, but thanks for your 2 cents worth.
Really, I am not ripping on you....in the end, none of us know what the heck we are talking about when it comes to players, so that's my guy, and I am sticking to it.
If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
Quote: My player I like is Jordan Todman RB, 5'9" 195, UConn. I don't know what it is I just really like him. He is my sleeper for the entire draft.
I've watched a lot of Conn games, and unfortunately I think he's just the next in the line of UConn product RBs.
He was a great player for us, but there's a good one every year. He's just not enough of an athlete to be a star in the NFL IMO. Too small, he's not extremely fast or quick.
He can catch the ball okay, and he plays very hard. But I expect every RB to play hard that makes the NFL, and he is no Reggie Bush/Westbrook (receiving wise).
I don't think as a college player, that he was better than Donald Brown (whom I loved). He's on par with a guy named Andre Dixon of last year (with the rusty/orange dreadlocks) or a guy a bunch of years ago named Terry Cauley.
Todman was money for Conn, but he's not a starting NFL RB. He doesn't have the build or the ability. Just a well-coached RB with good instincts and a very good line to run behind.
The next RB I would want is a guy from Temple who should come out next year by the name of Pierce (Bernard?). I watched him play this year and the guy was a star. I think that Temple Coach went to Florida, and they got a really good coach. Conn played that Temple team and I was like, some team from Phili, no problem. They kicked our butts. Ridiculously well disciplined and coached defense, exciting offense based on running and throwing deep. I doubt that they'd have beaten us at the end of the season, but they definitely gave us a butt whoopin that helped get the Huskies in line for their Big East championship run. Definitely a reality check game----------- Correction he went to UMiami. Well I remembered watching that game this season and saying that if Edsall was to go, I'd want the Temple Coach. Bam Edsall leaves for Maryland and we get some ex-Syracuse Coach. Conn football is headed for the toilet again . Stupid Maryland and their money and better prestige/recruiting, right when Conn was becoming a good football team.
But yeah, sorry Frenchy, I gotta say Todman isn't really high on my list, I like some of the Conn LBers much more. May be Todman 6th or 7th round, but I don't think much higher than that. There's just too much RB talent in the NFL, Donald Brown was a better prospect and he hasn't done that well on the Colts
I am an OSU homer but I usually don't pimp my guys except this one:
Dane Sanzenbacher. Gamer that I see as a Wes Welker type of guy. Makes plays all the time. Very tough. Projected as a 7th rounder. He's a guy that would do anything you asked of him and more (go over the middle and play special teams). Fans would love him.
Quote: From what I saw it seemed like Acho was over-matched at the Senior Bowl.
Great.
I didn't watch nor really care about a all-star game as a gauge, but thanks for your 2 cents worth.
Really, I am not ripping on you....in the end, none of us know what the heck we are talking about when it comes to players, so that's my guy, and I am sticking to it.
Stick to your guns Peen.... pimp your guy til the end.
Although you can;t really discount the Senior Bowl, its a pretty good barometer on better defining prospects.
708 Attempts for 4,181 yards with a 5.9 YPC average and a longest run of 68 yards. Had 37 rushing TD's.
-- 63 receptions for 519 yards, with a 8.2 yard average per reception and a longest reception of 47 yards. Had 2 Receiving TD's
--(39) Total TD's in 4 years.
Hunter had an off year in 09, due to an ankle injury, he had only 89 attempts of his 708 total. He averaged better then 206 attempts per season for the other 3 years and averaged better than 1,266 yards per season with a 6.1 YPC average those years combined.
The experts seem to think he might only be limited to 3rd down duties at the next level. This brings up another so called flaw in his game and that is pass blocking.
This was not the case at the Senior Bowl. He did a good job when asked to block a LBer in pass protection. I know that they where playing pretty basic, but you still get to see whether or not his technique is correct.
In fact Kendall Hunters stock might have boosted higher then any other from the position from the beginning of bowl season. Many had him rated a 5th round prospect a couple of months ago.
Earlier I hoped he might still be available in the 4th round, but he could be off the board in the 2nd round I think.
Kendall Hunter is shifty fast more then having long speed. His best assets are his vision and ability to make people miss the tackle because his pads are always lower then his opponents and he can hide behind his blockers. He is very sudden threw the hole, but has a tenancy to dance too much if the hole wasn't there so there is room for improvement.
Hunter could be a nice compliment to Hillis in the running game.
If I may be allowed a Mulligan here to pimp another.
Hunter is the only RB I would want to draft this year, but I would hate to spend a pick on him before the 4th round, because of our many bigger needs.
Hillis can Rino them over and Hunter can make'em whiff
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. Stupid Maryland and their money and better prestige/recruiting, right when Conn was becoming a good football team. 
