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Sunday, October 10, 2010

UNDRAFTED ROOKIE: Sam Shields, Green Bay

Sam Shields is one of several undrafted rookies that OURLADS' rated as a draftable player. What the 2010 OURLADS' Draft Guide said about Shields:

Shields, Sam Miami 5106 183 4.46

One-year starter at corner after playing receiver for three years. Natural ball skills and quick hands. Good leaping ability. Plays the ball in the air. Played in the Texas vs. Nation All-Star game. Has elite corner speed and quickness. Has the courage to support the run. Demonstrates natural instincts and reactions. Needs technique work but was hard to shake during the week. Plays gunner on punt coverage team. Miami’s Special Teams Player of the Year. Off field red flag may cause him to go undrafted, but could sign as a free agent like Bruce Johnson in 2009. Not invited to the Combine. Had 51 career tackles and 2 passes broken up. Seventh round/priority free agent. (A-31 1/8, H-10, VJ-39, SS-4.19).