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Showing posts with label 2003 NFL Draft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2003 NFL Draft. Show all posts

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Draft Rewind 2003 - Anquan Boldin - Baltimore Ravens

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ANQUAN BOLDIN: Florida State, 6006 215 4.70. Junior eligible who missed the ’01 season after suffering a knee injury prior to the opener. Returned healthy this past season and had a solid year. A sturdy, muscular, athletic receiver who began his career at quarterback — saw action there in the Sugar Bowl this season. Can throw the long ball exceptionally well for a wideout — offers potential on trick plays. More athletic than fast — lacks dynamic speed and leaping ability. Possession receiver who can be effective in the slot. Strong over the middle target with big, strong, and secure hands — extends smoothly to snatch the ball. Does a good job of using his body to shield off defenders. Tough in a crowd. Has ability after the catch. Strong legged runner with good balance and decent in-traffic moves. Holds the ball a little too loose at times. Adequate blocker. Intelligent. Improving. (originally drafted by Arizona)

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Draft Rewind 2003 - Kevin Williams - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about KEVIN WILLIAMS: Oklahoma State, 6046 304 4.82. A tall defensive tackle with fairly long arms. Improving player. Came on strong as a senior. Was a standout at the Senior Bowl after a stellar Houston Bowl performance. Athletic. Very quick off the ball — dynamic penetrator who makes plays in the backfield. Agile. Has good balance. Needs to upgrade his strength but he’s a solid overall run defender. Gets too upright at times, but he has good technique — uses his hands well to maintain separation and play off blocks. Inconsistent in pursuit — shows a short burst but isn’t an all-out chaser on plays across the field. Has good feet — can get through the trash smoothly when moving laterally. Very good inside pass rusher with a fine combination of quickness, power, and moves. Strong with a hand slap. Spins quickly. Flexible. Has the body control to change directions or turn the corner. Strong in his closing burst. Could project as a “power” type end. Quality prospect who needs more strength and overall consistency.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Draft Rewind 2003 - Charles Tillman - Chicago Bears

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CHARLES TILLMAN: Louisiana-Lafayette, 6010 205 4.42. Starter since his freshman year. A fairly tall, lanky corner. Doesn’t have good upper body strength. Not a polished man coverage defender but he has solid tools. Explosive athlete with excellent quickness, very good speed, and impressive leaping ability. Doesn’t react quickly and isn’t explosive out of his pedal. Has above average hip turn. Needs to do a better job of locating the ball in deep coverage but he has good hands — can make the interception. A little slow off blocks. Can get jolted off balance, yet he is a willing run support corner who tackles well. Tends to go high on contact — is more of a drag down tackler than one who drives through with classic form. Had a positive combine performance. Could project as a safety.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Draft Rewind 2003 - Chris Kelsay - Buffalo Bills

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CHRIS KELSAY: Nebraska, 6042 273 4.73. A muscular 4-3 left end who came on strong as a junior but battled injuries as a senior — missed several games with a hamstring problem. Returned late in the year and played well down the stretch. Solid all-around lineman with good toughness and intensity. Fairly quick at the snap. Leads with his hands. Holds his position well. Has good balance. Disciplined. Active down the line in pursuit. Does a good job of playing through blocks on the move. Gets a little upright at times and is inconsistent shedding, but he is very aggressive with his hands. Sometimes ducks his head on contact. Quality pass rusher with a nice combination of speed, quickness, power, and moves. Has the burst to turn the corner on an outside charge. Shows bullrush ability — makes hard initial contact and keeps his feet moving. Very aggressive with his hands. Redirects well to the inside. Can spin effectively. Had a strong overall Senior Bowl performance. Quality prospect.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Draft Rewind 2003 - Troy Polamalu - Pittsburgh Steelers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about TROY POLAMALU: Southern Cal, 5102 206 4.40. A shorter than ideal strong safety with a stocky build. Thick legged. Has very good strength. Three year starter. Very productive throughout his career — had an injury plagued senior year — bothered much of the season with an ankle sprain. Dynamic “in the box” player with quick reactions and a very physical style — plays like an extra linebacker. Explosive tackler. Wraps and drives through. Outstanding in pursuit — attacks with tremendous desire — has a great closing burst — will chase plays from the middle of the field and leap into a tackle at the sideline. Jumps into piles. Plays with good knee bend. Quick footed. Very good blitzer who times his charge well. Not a dynamic coverage safety, but he runs well and is quick out of his pedal. Reacts well to plays in front of him — punishes receivers after the catch. Excellent special teams player with kick blocking ability. Durability is a concern due to his size and the disregard for his body that he displays on the field. Quality prospect.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Draft Rewind 2003 - Andre Johnson - Houston Texans

What Ourlads' NFL Scouting Services said about ANDRE JOHNSON: Miami, 6020 230 4.40. Junior eligible. Two year starter. Improving. Imposing specimen. Tall and sturdy with a muscular upper body and very long arms for a wide receiver. Excellent athlete. Still a bit raw as a route runner but he shows a burst out of his cuts and is a physical over the middle target. Legitimate deep threat with a pullaway gear. Is an aggressive snatcher who attacks the ball but has inconsistent hands. Outstanding leaper — dangerous in jump ball situations. Playmaker after the catch — has a quick stutterstep move to beat the first tackler. Tough competitor. Physical blocker — explosive when taking on linebackers and safeties on running plays. Can overpower and sustain downfield when going against smaller defenders. Not quite as polished or productive as most top receiving prospects, but he has superb tools.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Draft Rewind 2003 - Jason Witten - Dallas Cowboys

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JASON WITTEN: Tennessee, 6056 265 4.70. Junior eligible. Former defensive lineman. Solid producer the past two seasons. Has excellent size. Tall and well-built. Sturdy. Has good strength in the upper body and arms. Above average overall blocker. Not especially quick off the mark but he makes solid contact. Strikes with good lean and can generate movement on drive blocks. Can turn a defender with strong hand usage. Generally keeps his feet. Does a fairly good job of moving out on linebackers, though he is a little stiff adjusting in space. Not quick footed as a blocker — gets stationary at times with his feet while attempting to win battles with his upper body. Works to sustain but isn’t nasty in doing so. Athletic. Often used in motion or split wide. Good receiver for a big tight end. Releases smoothly and has the speed to get up the seam. Has reliable hands — can extend and snatch away from his body. Shows the concentration to make the tough grab. Doesn’t have dynamic cutting ability or fluidity. Heavy-legged — lacks good leaping ability. Effective after the catch. Isn’t nifty but he has the power to run through tackles when he gets up a head of steam. Improving. Quality prospect.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Draft Rewind 2003 - Lance Briggs - Chicago Bears

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about LANCE BRIGGS: Arizona, 6006 242 4.76. Former fullback who was moved to linebacker as a sophomore. Three year starter inside. Productive player. Short and sturdy with thick legs and good upper body strength. Physical and athletic. Plays with good knee bend. A little hesitant in his initial movement but he attacks blocks aggressively. Needs to use his hands better — leads with his shoulder at times and has some trouble shedding when blockers get into his body. Redirects well and is active on the move. Runs well but has better short speed than long speed. Explosive tackler — wraps and drives through. Decent pass rusher with good power and acceleration. Has coverage promise — shows good range in a zone and has the speed to stay with backs in man-to-man. Solid special teams player. Could project on the outside.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Draft Rewind 2003 - Jordan Gross - Carolina Panthers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JORDAN GROSS: Utah, 6044 300 5.02. Three year starter. Played left tackle as a senior but has experience on the right side. Very athletic. Quick off the mark. Doesn’t have explosive power but he keeps his feet active after initial contact and can generate movement at the point-of-attack. Works well for position. Does a good job of sealing off the backside on plays away. Usually stays on his feet. Fiery competitor. Works til the whistle — hustles downfield — shows a mean streak. Pulls well. Has good body control and speed. Able to come off an initial block and find a second defender to go after. Very good at gliding out on linebackers and neutralizing them. Has solid pass protection tools. Sets quickly. Aggressive puncher. Gets his hands on the defender nicely and does a good job of maintaining contact. Light on his feet. Can bend his knees. Shuffles well laterally. Needs to do a better job of anchoring against power. A top-flight prospect.