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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Shane Bannon, Kansas City Chiefs, 223rd Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Bannon, Shane Yale 6014 265 4.81
Shane Bannon is a smart height and weight player that the Chiefs came across shortly before the draft. He played in 28 games at Yale. In 2009 he played fullback and was an H-back in 2010. In his career he rushed two times with one touchdown and caught 16 passes for 147 yards with two touchdowns. His pro day results on 3/23/11 were 1.81/10, 14/BP, 29/VJ, 9-1/BJ, 4.77/SS, 7.43/3 cone. He is a practice squad candidate. The Chiefs liked what they saw at the Yale pro day workouts.

Anthony Gaitor, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 222nd Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Gaitor, Anthony Florida International 5096 174 4.55
Corner Anthony Gaitor was productive over his four-year college career. He has the speed and ball skills to be a solid developmental project. He has good instincts and quick feet and is physical for his size. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Gaitor as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Da'Rel Scott, NY Giants, 221st Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Scott, Da’Rel Maryland 5110 211 4.34
Three-year starter. Was added to the Senior Bowl North roster after a good week at the Shrine Bowl practices. Runs with lower body power and strength. Gains yards after first contact. Has a burst to hit the holes quickly. Shows some pick and acceleration. His strengths are quickness, speed, and the ability to catch the ball. A compact runner who is a three down back with breakaway speed. Good hands. Can make the one-handed circus catch and catch the ball in his hands away from his body. Played in a three back rotation. Tough to tackle in space. Has the speed to split defenders and the quickness to elude them. Has kickoff return ability. Rushed for 200 yards versus East Carolina in the Military Bowl. Has an injury history. Durability may be a problem. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Shaun Chapas, Dallas Cowboys, 220th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Chapas, Shaun Georgia 6021 247 4.91
Three-year starter. A West Coast offense type fullback who is a blocker first. A willing and productive blocker who can seal the edge. Good vision, feet, and functional strength to block in pass protection. An I-formation fullback who knows how to check and release to get into pass routes. Can catch all the flat and check down type passes. Ties up the linebacker on inside blitzes. Plays Hback where he can get a running start at his target. Can adjust on the run. Strong enough to run a defensive end up the field. Made a good wrap up tackle on an interception. Out of control at times. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Malcolm Williams, New England Patriots, 219th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Williams, Malcolm TCU 5095 204 4.49
Malcolm Williams is a developmental cornerback that was a reserve at TCU. His pro day numbers on 3/11/11 were:  1.98/10, 16/ BP, 40/VJ, 10-6/BJ, 4.39/SS, and 6.90/3 cone. The Patriots liked what they saw at the TCU pro day workouts.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Ryan Taylor, Green Bay Packers, 218th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Taylor, Ryan North Carolina 6033 250 4.76
Ryan Taylor is an H-back, tight end, fullback, and special teams utility man with outstanding hands. He set a school record for tight end receptions with 36 in 2010. His pro day measurables were 1.69/10, 21/BP, 34/VJ, 9-10/BJ, 4.47/SS, and 7.09/3 cone. He had a big game catching the ball in the Music City Bowl win over Tennessee. Special teams will be his ticket. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Taylor as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Maurice Hurt, Washington Redskins, 217th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Hurt, Maurice Florida 6030 319 5.25
Maurice Hurt has experience at both guard and tackle. In 2010 he started six games at right guard, four at right tackle, and one at left guard. He has an injury history with knee and neck problems. He is a developmental long armed and wide bodied project. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Hurt as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Mikail Baker, St. Louis Rams, 216th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Baker, Mikail Baylor 5113 191 4.45
Mikail Baker is a developmental corner with good speed. A former wide receiver, he played six years at Baylor due to an injury history. On his pro day on 3/3/11 his numbers were:  1.52/10, 12/ BP, 38/VJ, 10-10/BJ, 4.31/SS, and 7.20/3 cone. The Rams liked what they saw at the Baylor pro day workouts.

D'Aundre Reed, Minnesota Vikings, 215th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Reed, D’Aundre Arizona 6037 261 4.89
D’Aundre Reed was in a three end rotation at Arizona with Brooks Reed and Ricky Elmore. He played in 39 games over his last three years. At the Combine he put up 225 pounds 30 times. He has long arms and big hands for the position. He will finish long pursuit. A developmental project, he flashes explosiveness. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Reed as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Derek Newton, Houston Texans, 214th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Newton, Derek Arkansas State 6047 311 5.01
Two-year starter. Junior college transfer with long arms. Plays right tackle. Better than average athlete. Plays with good foot quickness and balance. Stays engaged in the run game. Has decent arm length for a zone blocking tackle or guard projection. Plays on his feet. Pulls around and seals linebackers. Gets some push in the run game. A knee bender who has first step quickness. Good lower body flexibility. Can adjust on the run in the screen game. Active downfield. Mirrors and slides his feet as a pass protector. Needs technique work and more strength. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Brandyn Thompson, Washington Redskins, 213th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Thompson, Brandyn Boise State 5091 189 4.53
Three-year starter. A reactive football player who takes good angles on run support. Good tackler. Quick hands to slap the ball away from the receiver. Good instincts and play awareness. Quick to read and digest. No wasted motion. A hard wrap up tackler. Good fundamentals in his play. Will contribute on special teams which will be his ticket to get on the field because of fringe size. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Zach Clayton, Tennessee Titans, 212th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Clayton, Zach Auburn 6020 299 4.85
Played in 40 games. Played in a rotation where the linemen played fresh most of the time. A high motor, extra effort overachiever who has an explosive first step when slanting and angling. Good lateral and upfield quickness. Tough and aggressive in his play. Smart and tough. His dad is the assistant track coach at Auburn. He also throws the discus in track with a personal best of 191 feet, 11 inches. He holds the Alabama state high school record in the discus. As a senior in high school he won the state championship in both the shot put and the discus. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Bruce Miller, San Francisco 49ers, 211th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Miller, Bruce Central Florida 6014 254 4.85
Four-year starter. A high motor, great effort player who sells out every play. Productive with 34 career sacks. Two-time Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year. Projects to a 3- 4 rush end. Plays with good leverage. Can walk an offensive tackle back to the quarterback. Doesn’t stay blocked. Plays like his hair is on fire. Instinctive. Quick to read and react. Not fooled by screen passes. Strong upper body. Will contribute on special teams. Will need to improve all pass coverage skills. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Andrew Jackson, Atlanta Falcons, 210 Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Jackson, Andrew Fresno State 6051 302 5.34
Four-year starter. High ankle sprain after four games in 2010. Played in bowl game against Northern Illinois. An average athlete with short arms and fringe functional strength. Tough and physical in his play. Competitive, intense, and active. Effective use of his hands in both pass protection and in the run game. Looked rusty at the East/West Shrine game but he pancaked Marvin Austin in the game. Works on his initial block then will hustle downfield. Mirrors and slides his feet effectively on pass protection. Can anchor a bull rush. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Johnny Culbreath, Detroit Lions, 209th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Culbreath, Johnny South Carolina State 6051 322 4.99
Johnny Culbreath is a developmental offensive tackle from South Carolina State who was chosen with the 209th overall pick in the final round of the NFL Draft. A four-year starter with good size and athletic ability, he demonstrates flexibility and the ability to bend. The Lions were present at his workout where he gave as positive an impression as he did on tape. He has the frame to carry more weight. Information from his pro day on 3/31/11 is as follows: 1.86/10, 27/BP, 30.5/VJ, 9-0/BJ, 4.83/ SS, and 7.76/3 cone. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Culbreath as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Greg McElroy, NY Jets, 208th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

McElroy, Greg Alabama 6016 222 4.91
Two-year starter who is an efficient ball control passer with good ball placement. A very smart, aware, and heady prospect. Has a fringe skill level for an NFL quarterback. Average arm strength to keep a secondary honest. Best on short and swing routes. Good anticipation and decisions. Good leadership qualities. Can feel the rush and adjust to the pressure. Plays in a multiple offensive scheme. Good mechanics to throwing point. Good touch over the linebackers. Is a reliable manager of the game. Confident and consistent. Poised in the pocket. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Korey Lindsey-Woods, Cincinnati Bengals, 207th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Lindsey-Woods, Korey Southern Illinois 5101 181 4.52
Korey Lindsey-Woods is a three year starter who is a developmental type corner. He has short arms and small hands for the position. He possesses good ball skills, but struggles to get off blocks in run support. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Lindsey-Woods as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Justin Rogers, Buffalo Bills, 206th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Rogers, Justin Richmond 6004 180 4.50
Three-year starter. An instinctive and productive playmaker on the FCS level. Good hip flexibility. Good body control. Smooth and fluid. No wasted motion. An opportunistic pattern reader with good anticipation to pluck the ball. Twelve career interceptions. A developmental corner with fringe size. Averaged 12.4 yards per return. Was special teams player of the year in the Colonial Conference, returning 33 kickoffs for 1002 yards (30.4 avg) and 2 TDs. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Lazarius Levingston, Seattle Seahawks, 205th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Levingston, Lazarius LSU 6034 292 4.86
Two-year starter. Goes by the nickname Pep. Played in a rotation with experience at both tackle and end in a four man front. A developmental 3-4 end with long arms and big hands. Pushes the pocket but needs to develop more moves as he tries to power rush too often. Uses his body to stack the run game at him. Needs to get stronger to hold his ground consistently. Comes off high at times and loses his leverage. He does have some natural hand strength to knock the guard or tackle off balance. A better than average athlete who has a chance to work into a 4-3 tackle or a 3-4 end on the next level. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Virgil Green, Denver Broncos, 204th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Green, Virgil Nevada 6033 248 4.64
Three-year starter who is a natural hand catcher with speed. An ascending talent with good ball skills and production. Well coached in reading coverages on the run. Fluid in his movement. Good body control on off target passes. Athletic after catch. Has some stop and go quickness. Can turn a short reception into a long gain. Has the speed to challenge the safeties in cover-two. A slot or H-back type tight end who needs to improve his blocking. Not an inline blocker where he is going to drive a defender off the ball. Gives effort as a position wall off blocker where he plays with knee bend and balance. Stays square. Light feet. Route running has improved over the past three years. Demonstrates good quickness on the break to separate from a defender. Ascending skills and production. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Zack Williams, Carolina Panthers, 203rd Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Williams, Zack Washington State 6030 309 5.25
Two-year starter. Junior college transfer from Glendale College (CA). Combination guard or center. Started at both positions for the Cougars. A good athlete. Did both shotgun and conventional snap at center in 2010. Played left guard in 2009. A knee bender who plays with body control and balance. Flashed a six inch punch. Hand use was okay, but can improve. Intense and mentally tough. First step quickness into target. Shows attitude and aggression in pass protection. Will engage with initial contact - base, balance, and knee bend - then shadow the rusher. Ability to quick position the defender. Lateral quickness for cut off. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Jacquian Williams, NY Giants, 202nd Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Williams, Jacquian South Florida 6025 231 4.59
Jacquian Williams projects as a weakside linebacker. A developmental athlete, he has the speed to make a difference on special teams. At his pro day on 3/24/11 his numbers were 1.59/10, 17/BP, 36.5/VJ, 9-8/BJ, 4.20/SS, and 6.93/3 cone. The Giants liked what they saw at the South Florida pro day workouts.

Stephen Schilling, San Diego Chargers, 201st Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Schilling, Stephen Michigan 6042 308 5.26
Four-year starter. Team captain. Two years at left guard and two years at right tackle. Average athletic ability for position. Physical inside player who uses his hands effectively. A high effort player who plays with a solid power base. Good angles to second level and on down blocks. Must keep his pad level down to handle the power of a bull rush. Good awareness. Plays with his head on a swivel. Pulls and runs aggressively. Good pull technique. Gets to the contact point well. Active down field. Quick on backside cut blocks. Sits quickly in pass protection. Strong punch and two arm extension. Physical on down blocks and double teams. Weakness includes arm length which is shorter than ideal with average recovery quickness. Will overextend and waist bend at times. Can be bull rushed if he doesn’t play with good technique and knee bend. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Ross Homan, Minnesota Vikings, 200th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Homan, Ross Ohio State 6003 240 4.68
Two-and-a-half year starter. Somewhat mechanical in movements but overall is athletic and has a burst in pursuit. Decent change of direction and range, hustles in pursuit. Struggles to get off a block and spent way too much time on the ground. Tends to get caught up in the traffic instead of getting downhill and to the ball. Lacks power to take on a block and will get covered up. Active and aggressive. He needs to be in a scheme that will keep him from getting blocked. He is at his best in pursuit on the edge. Has the characteristics of a Will linebacker in a 4-3. Shorter arms than ideal for the position. Good football intelligence. Understands the zone concepts and has good awareness. Can run with backs on swing and check down routes. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Jerrell Powe, Kansas City Chiefs, 199th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Powe, Jerrell Mississippi 6016 335 5.29
Two-year starter but played in every game as a sophomore. Thick upper and lower body build. Built for power with good first step quickness for a big man. Depending on a ball club’s scheme, he may be drafted as a defensive tackle. Strong in his arms and shoulders. Physically tough enough to stack a double team. When he plays nose tackle he has very good agility and the ability to change direction. Has quick feet, explosiveness, and quick reactions. As a penetrator, he can get off on the snap and push the play deep. Is comfortable playing the cocked nose position. Has been durable at a very physically demanding position. He is accustomed to close quarter battling. Presses the pocket with a power rush, but has other tricks in his bag. Plays in a rotation where he is always fresh, but is productive and active when he’s in the game. A two-down run player. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Tyler Sash, NY Giants, 198th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Sash, Tyler Iowa 6000 211 4.62
Junior entry. Three-year starter who has 13 interceptions in his career. Majors in two deep zone coverage. A traditional strong safety type. A strong run support player. Can communicate and plays halves coverage. Will play off blockers and tackle. Forces the point quickly. No hesitation. Can be fooled by play action at times because of aggressive run play. Will be a top special teams core performer. Physical tackler. Hits with an explosive force, but fails to get into position at times. Cut tackler, shoulder hit, and body blocks a ball carrier down. Inconsistent wrap up tackler. Good instincts. Can neutralize lead blocker. Initiates contact. Will take bad angles at times, maybe looking for the big hit. Very competitive. Needs more upper body strength to take on blocks. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Ricky Elmore, Green Bay Packers, 197th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Elmore, Ricky Arizona 6043 255 4.96
Three-year starter who is an edge, try hard competitor. Led the PAC-10 in sacks for two consecutive years. Experience at both right and left end where he is in a three man rotation with Brooks and D’Aundre Reed. Good first step quickness. Plays with leverage in the run game but struggles to stack the run at him and can get turned. Flashes counters to pass protection and run blocks. Slips blocks and can find the ball. A try hard but limited athlete who may be only a nickel pass rusher. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Keith Williams, Pittsburgh Steelers, 196th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Williams, Keith Nebraska 6042 318 5.36
Three-year starter who is physical. Uses his hands effectively to lock on and stay engaged. Gets a good fit in the zone blocking scheme. A natural knee bender who can move his feet. Has shorter arms than ideal. Average athletic ability. Loses concentration at times and loses knee bend and power producing angles. Inconsistent in his tenacity. Can look soft or sting a defender. Good awareness on blitz pickup or on combination blocks to the second level. He runs into problems when he has a breakdown in technique. Has the skill set to play on the next level. A developmental player with draftable qualities. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Monday, July 25, 2011

AFC North Official Unrestricted 2011 Free Agent List

Baltimore Ravens Free Agents


Player Position Accrued Seasons
Houser, KevinTE10
Bulger, MarcQB10
Houshmandzadeh, T.J.WR10
Stallworth, Donte'WR8
Carr, ChrisCB6
Washington, FabianCB6
Chester, ChrisOL5
Landry, DawanS5
Moll, TonyOL5
Burgess, PrescottLB4
Gaither, JaredOL4
McClain, Le'RonRB4
Wilson, JoshCB4
Yanda, MarshalOL4

AFC West Official Unrestricted 2011 Free Agent List

Denver Broncos Free Agents


Player Position Accrued Seasons
Fields, RonaldDT6
Maroney, LaurenceRB5
Eckel, KyleRB4
Harris, RyanOL4
Thomas, MarcusDT4

AFC East Official Unrestricted 2011 Free Agent List

Buffalo Bills Free Agents


Player Position Accrued Seasons
Ayodele, AkinLB9
Florence, DraytonCB8
Whitner, DonteS5
Ellison, KeithLB5
McCargo, JohnDT5
Youboty, AshtonCB5
Posluszny, PaulLB4

NFC South Official Unrestricted 2011 Free Agent List

Atlanta Falcons Free Agents


Player Position Accrued Seasons
Peterson, MikeLB12
Finneran, BrianWR11
Williams, BrianCB9
Bryant, MattP/K8
Koenen, MichaelP/K6
Clabo, TysonOL5
Dahl, HarveyOL5
Norwood, JeriousRB5
Blalock, JustinOL4
Johnson, ThomasDT4
Nicholas, StephenLB4
Snelling, JasonRB4

NFC North Official Unrestricted 2011 Free Agent List

Chicago Bears Free Agents


Player Position Accrued Seasons
Collins, ToddQB16
Maynard, BradP/K14
Kreutz, OlinOL13
Clark, DesmondTE12
Adams, AnthonyDT8
Tinoisamoa, PisaLB8
Bullocks, JoshS6
Davis, RashiedWR6
Iwuh, BrianLB5
Manning, DaniealS5
Wilson, RodriquesLB5
Graham, CoreyCB4
Roach, NickLB4
Wolfe, GarrettRB4

NFC West Official Unrestricted 2011 Free Agent List

Arizona Cardinals Free Agents


Player Position Accrued Seasons
Robinson, BryanDT14
Faneca, AlanOL13
Ware, MattCB7
Graham, BenP/K6
Wright, JasonRB6
Abdullah, HamzaS5
Lutui, DeuceOL5
Watson, GabeDT5
Batiste, D'AnthonyOL4
Branch, AlanDT4
Breaston, StevenWR4
Claxton, BenOL4
Patrick, BenTE4
Sendlein, LyleOL4
Spach, StephenTE4
McBride, TrumaineCB3

NFC East Official Unrestricted 2011 Free Agent List

Dallas Cowboys Free Agents


Player Position Accrued Seasons
Kosier, KyleOL9
Barron, AlexOL6
Sensabaugh, GeraldS6
Spears, MarcusDE6
Bowen, StephenDE5
Hatcher, JasonDE5
Hurd, SamWR5
Free, DougOL4
Williams, LeonLB4

AFC South Official Unrestricted 2011 Free Agent List

 South

JT Thomas, Chicago Bears, 195th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Thomas, JT West Virginia 6010 241 4.65
Three-year starter as the weakside linebacker in a 3-5-3 defensive scheme. Intense and athletic in his play. Has experience in a variety of stunt packages. Has a quick take off. Good use of hands, speed, and quickness. Can adjust on the move. Has a burst to the quarterback. Good timing and anticipation. Uses speed moves to race through the creases and gaps. Will throw his body into a ball carrier. Takes good pursuit angles and will wrap up. Can track and trail in man coverage or drop square in underneath zones. A tough guy mentally and physically. Will play hurt. Will contribute on special teams coverage units. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Markell Carter, New England Patriots, 194th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Carter, Markell  Central Arkansas 6043 252 4.73
Markell Carter was a rush end in a 4-3 scheme in college, but projects to an outside linebacker. He played wide receiver in high school. He started getting bigger, stronger, and tougher his junior year at Central Arkansas. His workout numbers at his pro day on 3/9/11 were 1.75/10, 17/BP, 35.3/VJ, 10-1/BJ, 4.45/SS, and 7.43/3 cone. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Carter as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Brian Rolle, Philadelphia Eagles, 193rd Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Rolle, Brian Ohio State 5095 229 4.56
Two-year starter. Team captain. Good athletic ability and speed. Shorter than ideal. Will take bad angles at times. Active and always around the ball. Will struggle in man to man matchups. Good range. Can stick his foot in the ground and drive on the ball. Explosive quickness. Physical tackler. Initiates contact. Strong for his size. Looks like a weakside Will 4-3 linebacker candidate. Can get smothered by big offensive linemen and separating at times. A three down linebacker who is athletic and instinctive. Will contribute on all special teams coverage units. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Matt Bosher, Atlanta Falcons, 192nd Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Bosher, Matt Miami 6000 205 4.80
Punter Matt Bosher fills a need for Atlanta as 2010 was the final year of Michael Koenen’s contract. Bosher also kicks off and handles field goal chores. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Bosher as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles, 191st Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Kelce, Jason Cincinnati 6025 280 4.93
Three-year starter. Started at offensive left guard for two years and was moved to center in 2010. An athletic but undersized center who lacks anchor strength versus a big nose tackle. A zone blocking center. Good footwork. A knee bender who plays with leverage. Plays with good base and balance. Works to finish his block. Good body control. Quick to redirect. Quick hands to get inside the frame of a defensive lineman. Light feet with the ability to recover, react quickly, and pick up blitz. Good ability to stay balanced, change direction, and adjust ability to control body. Good downfield effort to make a second block. Has lateral agility quickness to cut off slant moves and mirror pass rusher. Runs his feet on contact. A creative team that runs the ball may use him at fullback. A scrappy and feisty center who may buck the trend, but there are no interior linemen that have made a team weighing 280 pounds in the modern era. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Colin Jones, San Francisco 49ers, 190th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Jones, Colin TCU 5114 201 4.39
Started 18 games in his career. In 2010 he flourished with 80 tackles and 11 1/2 tackles for loss. An ascending player who played strong safety in the TCU 4-2-5 defensive scheme. Nagging injuries hindered his consistency and growth in the secondary early in his career. A good athlete with rare speed. Needs to get stronger. Had a pick six interception against UNLV. A former all-state running back who was one of the top-100 sprinters in Texas. Will contribute on all special teams coverage units. Was productive as well at backing up at safety in 2007 and 2008. Has had chronic right hamstring problems. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Michael Mohamed, Denver Broncos, 189th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Mohamed, Michael California 6030 239 4.70
Three-year starter. Instinctive in his play. Quick to read and react. Plays square with leverage. Smart and aware. Wrap tackler. Has experience in both a 3-4 and a 4-3 scheme. Good recognition and reaction in zone coverage. Gains depth in his drop. Disciplined in both zone and man to man coverage. Keeps his body in good position. Can handle tight ends. Needs more upper body strength in his arms and shoulders to control blockers. Quick to fill and stuff a running lane. Has the agility to work through traffic in the run game. Productive and athletic in his play. National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award in 2010. Plays well on all special teams coverage units. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Chris Rucker, Indianapolis Colts, 188th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Rucker, Chris Michigan State 6010 195 4.55
Chris Rucker was a four-year letterman and started 34 games at cornerback for the Spartans. He intercepted 6 passes, broke up 19 passes, and recorded 191 tackles in his career. He has good size and athletic ability for the corner position. The Colts are rolling the dice on his ability and talent to overcome his numerous off the field red flags. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Rucker as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Allen Bradford, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 187th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Bradford, Allen Southern Cal 5107 242 4.53
Two-year starter. Rotated with two other backs. A powerful back with good lower body strength. Downhill runner who is strong and fast. Explosive when he gets his hands on the ball. Can jump cut and burst through the hole. Lowers his shoulder and spins out of a tackle. Good vision and cutting ability. Uses a stiff arm to ward off tacklers. Runs with his chin over his toes. Good pad level. BYOB – he takes “be your own blocker” to heart. Strong runner between the tackles. Good contact balance. Patient on the outside zone and lets the blocks set up. A big back with lower body strength that will explode on contact. Athletic enough to reverse his field and make positive yards. No hesitation out of his stance. Plays with energy. Can shake a defender in the open field. Recruited as a linebacker or strong safety. Racked up 692 yards rushing in 2009 with 8 TDs, averaging 5.8 ypc. Also played on special teams that season where he made 6 tackles as well as one forced fumble. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

DJ Smith, Green Bay Packers, 186th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Smith, DJ Appalachian St. 5106 239 4.71
Four-year starter. A sideline to sideline linebacker who can slip a block and make a play. Quick getting downhill and stacking the inside running lanes. Will get a look at both the inside and outside linebacker spots. Outstanding instincts and productivity with 525 career tackles. Smith joins former Dallas Cowboy linebacker, Dexter Coakley, as the only two defenders in Mountaineer history to go over the 500 tackle mark. He was the only FCS linebacker on the Butkus watch list. Plays with quick hands and feet. Quick reactions. Bends his knees and explodes from the ground up. Fluid moves to get to his drop area in zone. Sits down and squares up. Gets depth. Good short man coverage. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Greg Jones, NY Giants, 185th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Jones, Greg Michigan State 6001 242 4.75
Four-year starter who has been a tackling machine over his career. Played in a 4-3 scheme as a junior and played inside as a 3-4 linebacker as a senior. Plays at seven yards depth and gets downhill in a hurry. Outstanding natural ability to find the ball and make plays. Good anticipation. A playmaker in the run game. Quick to read his keys. Always around the ball. Plays square and takes the openings when there. Good initial movement. Read and react versus the run is excellent. Can be explosive taking on blocks. Bends knees and gets good leverage. Good intensity and nose for the ball. He does a good job wading through the traffic and avoiding blocks while taking a good angle to the ball. Very instinctive, fits the hole well and shows sudden change of direction. Tracks well moving downhill. Gets to the off tackle hole on a scrape extremely well. Effective as a blitzer and is good in pass rush when he beats the blocker initially. Locked up at times and ridden out. He has the tools and athletic ability to play in coverage but was below average in this area. Fluid in his pass drops. Gets to the hook area and sits down and squares up. Can turn and run. Gets depth. Reads the quarterback and reacts very well. Quick take off when he blitzes. Good use of hands, speed, quickness, and strength. Can adjust on the move, good change of direction, and timing. Messes up the offensive timing when he blitzes. Competitive with good physical and mental toughness. Takes good pursuit angles downfield. Has a burst to finish the play. Gets the ball carrier down. A physical tackler who can make an open field play. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

David Carter, Arizona Cardinals, 184th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Carter, David UCLA 6044 297 4.98
One-year starter. Played in a rotation in 2008 and 2009. Brother Chris played at Fresno State. They both teamed up on the West squad in the Shrine game. A good effort player who made the most of his senior year. Makes the quarterback throw out of the well when rushing the passer. Hustled to the perimeter. Broke well on the ball. Played strong in the season ending USC game. Has first step and lateral quickness. Doesn’t stay blocked. May interest some teams as a 3-4 five technique. Has some interesting pro physical skills worth developing. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Jordan Todman, San Diego Chargers, 183rd Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Todman, Jordan Connecticut 5087 203 4.40
Junior entry. Started 19 games in his career. An undersized back with good long speed. Has a quick burst through the hole. A north/south downhill runner. Runs low to the ground. Flashes a burst around the corner. Good inside vision. Literally carried the load (334 carries) for the Huskies. Played in the spread, one back set, and I-formation with two tight ends. Ran the power off tackle until the opponent stopped it. He also ran the isolation play off either “A” gap. Some pick and slide in his running. He split time the past three years with two other backs but held up in 2010. Follows his blockers. Not a creative or elusive runner and doesn’t play to that 4.40 explosive speed. One speed back who gives effort to pick up blitzes. Cut blocker. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Ronald Johnson, San Francisco 49ers, 182nd Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Johnson, Ronald Southern Cal 5111 186 4.45
Started 20 games. A slot type hand catcher with good run after catch ability. Slippery. Will catch the ball in a crowd. Quick in and out of his breaks. Better than average athlete. A competitive receiver who will lay out for the ball. Has been coached in NFL style route running. Has the courage and concentration to catch the ball over the middle. Productive inside. Has the quickness to defeat man to man coverage in the short and medium zones. Can adjust to ball in flight - over shoulder. Quick reactions to an under thrown ball. Returns both punts and kickoffs. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Richard Gordon, Oakland Raiders, 181st Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Gordon, Richard Miami 6034 265 4.85
Richard Gordon is a big tight end who can run. He only had 10 career catches at Miami in a rotation role, but he missed a majority of the 2009 season with a shoulder injury. A developmental prospect, his pro day numbers on 3/25/11 were: 1.71/10, 25/BP, 32.5/VJ, 9-1/BJ, 4.49/SS, and 7.38/3 cone. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Gordon as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Tyrod Taylor, Baltimore Ravens, 180th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Taylor, Tyrod Virginia Tech 6006 216 4.51
Three-and-a-half year starter who is very athletic and mobile. Can roll away from pressure. Can make a completion under duress. Delivers the ball in traffic. Operates best in a clean pocket. Shorter than ideal, but throws through passing lanes. Plays best on the move. Steady improvement over his career although he will take unnecessary sacks at times. Decision making is inconsistent. A reliable leader who plays with confidence. Rare movement skills to escape with suddenness to make a play. A developmental project who will provide depth, but lacks the desired measurables and position skill level at this time. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Caleb Schlauderaff, Green Bay Packers, 179th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Schlauderaff, Caleb Utah 6034 300 5.35
Caleb Schlauderaff will be competing for an interior offensive line position depending on what happens with free agents Daryn Colledge and Jason Spitz. The Utah guard started 49 games over four years. He is a reliable developmental zone blocking guard. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Schlauderaff as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Aldrick Robinson, Washington Redskins, 178th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Robinson, Aldrick SMU 5095 184 4.43
Three-year starter. A vertical stretch type receiver. Undersized but knows how to get open and read defenses on the run. Reliable hands. Good eye-hand coordination and athletic ability. Will get lost going over the middle. Played in the run and shoot offense where he was highly productive over his career. Has the courage to catch the ball in traffic. Fundamentally he knows how to create separation. Ball security is a problem with his small hands and short arms. A developmental receiver who lacks measurables and has inconsistent skills. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Evan Royster, Washington Redskins, 177th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Royster, Evan Penn State 5116 212 4.65
Three-year starter who is a downhill one speed back. Not flashy, but productive runner. Feels his way through his line and traffic. Follows and cuts off blocks. A ball control back with good vision and cutting ability. Rushed for 3932 yards in his career. Doesn’t always run with confidence. Has had ball security problems in the past. A tackle to tackle runner who runs upright and at times will lower his shoulder to get extra yards. Was out of shape when he reported to camp in 2010. A productive back with inconsistent skills but draftable qualities. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Dwayne Harris, Dallas Cowboys, 176th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Harris, Dwayne East Carolina 5097 200 4.55
Started 24 games. Conference USA MVP. Former quarterback. Average speed for a wide receiver. Ultra productive in his career with 268 catches. Still learning how to play the position. Not a big target. A slot type receiver. Plays “x” split end or in the slot. Used as a Wildcat quarterback. Good contact balance on run after catch. Ball security is a problem with four fumbles in 2010. Needs work on route running. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Byron Stingily, Tennessee Titans, 175th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Stingily, Byron Louisville 6051 313 4.97
Two-year starter. Junior college transfer. Solid pass protector. Good set quickness with quick feet to mirror defensive end and work with a slide shuffle up the field past the quarterback. Can handle an outside speed rush or a bull rush right at him. Struggles to cut off slant move when in a preset stance. Not a waist bender. Bends his knees and moves his feet. Keeps a good base and stance. Adequate use of hands this level, but will need to upgrade to play on Sunday. Projects to play either tackle or either guard. A 4-1 player. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Charles Clay, Miami Dolphins, 174th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Clay, Charles Tulsa 6027 245 4.69
Four-year starter with outstanding hands and the ability to contribute at fullback, H-back, and tight end. Productive with 189 catches for 2544 yards and 28 touchdowns over his career. Has the ability to adjust to the flight of the ball and hold the ball on contact. Athletic after catch. Will fight for extra yards. A screen off type blocker. He’s not a short-necked, slobber knocker as an I-formation lead blocker. Needs more aggression and violence in his play as a blocker. Sees himself as a receiver. No holdup on release. Can run the wheel route, check downs, flat routes, anything short or in the middle. Not stiff. Fluid route runner who can improve. Quick enough to create space and locate open area. Will catch the ball in a crowd and take a hit. Good foot quickness and change of direction. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.