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Friday, March 16, 2012

Draft Rewind 2010 - Kam Chancellor - Seattle Seahawks

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about KAM CHANCELLOR: Virginia Tech, 6032 232 4.70. Three-year starter. Huge safety that can stick his foot in the ground and burst. Physical in his game. Goes for strip or breaks up passes with big hits. A good athlete with average speed for size. Better in zone coverage because of long legs. Struggles with wasted motion in transition. Not loose hipped, smooth, or fluid. Decent change of direction for a big safety. Long strider that can cover ground down the field or in cross field pursuit. Will compete. High cut and leggy defensive backs struggle to break down and tackle. He is more of a grabber and shoulder hit tackler. Has 208 career tackles, 19 passes broken up, 6 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles. BTR:left 4.71, right 4.66. OSR:18/21. Fourth/fifth round. (A-32 1/4, H-9 1/8, VJ-32, SS-4.41).

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Draft Rewind 2007 - Patrick Willis - San Francisco 49ers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about PATRICK WILLIS: Mississippi, 6011 242 4.56. A two-year starter with natural ability to find the ball and make plays. Good athletic ability and instincts for position. Excellent nose for the ball. Takes good angles in pursuit and is outstanding adjusting to movement on the run. Very good change of direction, moving downhill. Effortless to get through traffic. Explosive attacking blockers and gets separation with hand strength and quickness. Gets good depth on pass drops in zone coverage. Has sideline to sideline range with excellent closing speed. Good body control between the tackles and is explosive on contact. Can turn and run with tight ends down the seam. High cut (long legs) so he must make a concerted effort to bend his knees to protect his legs from low blocks. Inconsistent to keep leverage on the ball in space. A solid prospect with outstanding tools. Is versatile enough to play all three spots. Mentally and physically tough. Aggressive and competitive. Plays consistently at a high level. A knee bender that must keep his butt down so he doesn’t play tall. Uses his hands effectively to shed and ward off blocks. Strong at the point of attack with functional strength. Athletic and savvy enough to play in coverage. First round. (A-34, H-9 3/4, BP-22, SS-4.47).

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Draft Rewind 2005 - Luis Castillo - San Diego Chargers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about LUIS CASTILLO: Northwestern, 6033 303 4.82. Three-year starter. Top ranked heavyweight wrestler in New Jersey. Explosive first step quickness. Doesn’t stay blocked. Quick to disengage blocker and find ball. Pursues down line. Quick slant moves and lateral quickness. Plays on his feet, keeps balance, and accelerates to ball. High motor. Plays to whistle. Can move the line of scrimmage back. Cat-like quickness if he gets cut. Bounces up and gets in on play. Finishes long and short pursuit. Thrusts body into ball carrier. Impact hitter and wrap up tackler. Quick to counter blocking schemes. Quick hands and feet. Can stack at point of attack. Hard to tie up in reach block. Plays with leverage. Thick butt and hips. Gets inside push and penetration to flush quarterback and disrupt backfield. Physically tough athlete with outstanding compete. Is consistent, durable, aggressive, and intense. First round.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Draft Rewind 2010 - Sam Bradford - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about SAM BRADFORD: Oklahoma, 6042 236 4.73. Junior entry. Started 31 games. Heisman trophy winner in 2008. Takes both the shotgun and conventional snap. Extremely accurate and consistent to keep receivers on their routes. Can hit receivers on patterns with few adjustments. In 2008 with four seniors and Trent Williams he excelled with a clean pocket. In 2009 with four new linemen he injured his right shoulder twice. Demonstrates a quick delivery. Snaps the ball out with no wasted motion. A classic drop back quarterback. Stands tall in the pocket. The ball is placed where only the receiver can get at it. Throws several timing routes. Plays on his toes. Throws a catchable ball with good touch. Keeps his eyes scanning down the field. Receivers are generally wide open. Makes good decisions. Will throw the ball away when under pressure. Was accurate versus Florida when under pressure in BCS 2009 Championship game. Controls the tempo of the game. Looks at sideline for play or goes no huddle. Timing and rhythm type passer. Accurate even when backing up with pressure up the middle. Flicks ball out quickly to backs. Excels in play action passes and boot legs. Their offense is like basketball on grass. Fumbled the ball after hit by Orakpo in Texas game in 2008. Throws a number of horizontal type spread formation routes, jailbreak screens, etc. Can laser in the skinny post. Uses his eyes to move the safeties and will pump fake on the deep routes. Not elusive. Has some vision and feel when scrambling. Knows how to slide. Wears a left knee brace and had surgery on his right shoulder and missed all but three games in 2009. Has better than average arm strength with touch to throw over the linebackers. Good anticipation and feel for the throw. Durability is a major question mark despite a 20-pound weight gain. A confident and consistent performer that is a good leader with strong intangibles. In 2008 threw for 4720 yards, 67.9% completion rate, 50 touchdowns, and only 8 interceptions. Did not workout at the Combine. First round. (A-34 3/8, H-9 1/2, SS-4.44, VJ-32).

Monday, March 12, 2012

Draft Rewind 2010 - Maurkice Pouncey - Pittsburgh Steelers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MAURKICE POUNCEY: Florida, 6044 304 5.27. Junior entry. Three-year starter that is a good athlete and plays with a good base. Exhibits impact, pop, and surge. Gets some movement on short yardage and goal-line run plays. A knee bender with leg drive. Has the ability to regain body control and balance in pass pro. Plays with attitude and aggression. Can shadow pass rushers. Quick to react and recover to blitz pickup. Light feet and works to finish. Has the ability to quick position a defender with base leverage to run his feet on contact in the run game. Functional play strength and balance. Power in his hips and legs. Can block a moving target on pulls. Good lateral agility and quickness. Rimingon Award winner in 2009. In a nutshell, he is smart, tough, motivated, and has a passion for the game. OSR: 34/40. Second round. (A-32 1/2, H-10, BP-26, 10-1.80).

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Draft Rewind 2008 - DeSean Jackson - Philadelphia Eagles

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about DESEAN JACKSON: California, 5096 169 4.40. Junior entry. Three-year starter with rare foot quickness. Has instant and immediate burst and acceleration. Dangerous in the jail break screens, hitches, and underneath routes to slip a tackle and take it the distance. Cal tries to get him the ball in a variety of ways. Will reach and extend for an off target pass. Will run reverses to put pressure on the defense. Elusive and speedy. Dependable hands. Quick in and out of routes. Should contribute as a punt returner if he can stay healthy. Not a blocker, tries to get in the way but is not willing. Lacks strength to break tackles or stay on course. Explosive in the open field. Can be routed because of his slender build. Will struggle with cover two press coverage on the next level. Needs route refinement on NFL caliber patterns. Is far from a finished product. Has a load of natural talent but may be in the tub or on injured reserve for much of his career. Durability, strength, and the ability to carry his pads will always be a question. Appears to be injured after every catch. Is he mentally and physically tough? Talent warrants high grade. OSR:18/52. First/second round. (A-29 3/4, H-9 3/8, SS-4.19, VJ-34).

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Draft Rewind 2010 - Lamarr Houston - Oakland Raiders

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about LAMARR HOUSTON: Texas, 6026 302 4.89. Three-year starter. Inside three technique player. Must get penetration with first step quickness or gets washed down. Does have a sudden move to split the blockers. Plays with a good tempo. Must work to bend and stay low. The Longhorns used him as a fullback on the goal-line. He is a former high school running back. Long arms and big hands. Gained 30 pounds of good weight over the past two years to help him take up space between the tackles. A team captain that plays the game at a high and productive tempo. Disruptive with pressures, tackles for loss, passes batted down, and sacks. Excellent snap reactions to beat the blocker across the line. Good hand use. Can disengage blocker and find the ball. Uses his strength and technique versus drive block and double team. Lateral shuffle to get to the ball through traffic. Stays on his feet. Has power and activity in his legs. Over his career had 129 tackles, 40 1/2 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks. Edge speed:left 1.88, right 2.03. OSR:6/20. Second/ third round. (A-33, H-10, BP-30, 10-1.72).