Draft Rewind 2004 - Matt Schaub - Houston Texans

What Ourlads' NFL Scouting Services said about MATT SCHAUB: Virginia, 6054 240 5.01. Very tall with a somewhat slender build. Started some as a sophomore. Very productive starter the past two seasons. Missed some action as a senior with a shoulder injury. Pocket passer with adequate setup quickness. Holds the ball fairly high. Has a smooth, quick delivery — pushes the ball a bit at times. Poised. Stands in nicely under pressure — will make a throw with a defender bearing down on him. Not real elusive. Has adequate mobility. Comfortable rolling and throwing on the move. High percentage passer — efficient in the short passing game. Accurate with good touch and timing. Does a nice job on screens. Throws a tight spiral. Can gun the intermediate ball but he lacks a powerful arm and is not as effective throwing deep as he is short. Plays with confidence — sees the field well but will throw into coverage looking to make plays. Intelligent. Originally drafted by Atlanta.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Michael Turner - Atlanta Falcons

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MICHAEL TURNER: Northern Illinois, 5104 237 4.48. A hard running tailback with good size and strength. Could project in a one-back set. Productive two year starter. Durable workhorse. A somewhat slow starter — not quick to the hole. More fast than quick. Keeps his shoulders squared and runs with good lean and power. Tough between the tackles. Keeps his feet active and gives good second effort. Holds the ball securely. Not a consistent tackle breaker — gets tripped up by low contact too easily. Has good vision for reading and following blocks. Has the burst to get outside and turn the corner but looks to bounce plays wide a little too much. Not a real sharp cutter — slows to change directions on the move. Lacks dynamic elusiveness — lowers his shoulder and drives into defenders in the open rather than evade. Not used a lot as a blocker but has ability in that area — can bend his knees and deliver a solid blow. Marginal receiver with adequate hands. Needs to improve as a route runner. Originally drafted by San Diego.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Daryl Smith - Jacksonville Jaguars

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about DARYL SMITH: Georgia Tech, 6016 230 4.70. Four year starter inside. Could project outside. A little smaller than ideal but he has fairly long arms and is built strong. Tough competitor with good instincts. Locates and reacts quickly. Fills holes aggressively. Does a good job of working laterally. Keeps his shoulders squared properly — finds lanes to attack and takes disciplined angles in pursuit, making sure to not allow the runner to cut back behind him. Quick footed and agile, though he has some trouble with low blocks at times. Sheds blocks with good hand usage but he has a tendency to run around contact — generally effective at it — can slip blocks and get back into the play. Good athlete with solid speed. Secure tackler. Adjusts well in space. Effective blitzer. Needs work in coverage, but he gets good depth in a zone and can run with backs in man. Plays with a lot of determination. Impressed at the Senior Bowl. Should be a big contributor on special teams while he develops.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Larry Fitzgerald - Arizona Cardinals

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about LARRY FITZGERALD: Pittsburgh, 6030 225 4.49. Early entry. True sophomore who spent a year in prep school before college. Immediate impact collegian — followed a superb freshman year with an even better sophomore season. Shattered an NCAA record by catching a touchdown pass in 18 consecutive games — had the streak stopped in his final game. Biletnikoff and Walter Camp Award winner in ’03. Tall, sturdy, and strong. Has fairly long arms and large hands. Polished route runner. Sharp in his cuts. Does a good job of driving defenders off and coming back for the ball. Changes speeds well to set up defenders. Can accelerate deep. Has natural hands — extends aggressively for the ball. Acrobatic. Has a knack for making the tough catch in a crowd — shows great body control, concentration and timing. Makes the over-the-head catch smoothly. Adjusts to the ball behind him well. Not a dynamic runner after the catch, but he runs with strength and has good balance. Decent blocker. A legitimate blue chip prospect and a likely very high selection.

Draft Rewind 2004 - DeAngelo Hall - Washington Redskins

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about DEANGELO HALL: Virginia Tech, 5100 202 4.33. Junior eligible. A slender framed yet solidly-built corner with outstanding speed and athletic ability. Two year starter. Big play performer throughout his career. Had a great ’03 season. Saw some action at wide receiver. Plays with a lot of confidence. Very quick footed with a smooth backpedal. Can turn and run easily with receivers. Comes out of his pedal sharply. Good leaper — reacts well to the thrown ball. A little raw — will bite on double moves at times but shows good recovery skills — can get caught peeking at the quarterback and losing track of the receiver. Solid in run support. Comes up quickly and sets himself with good form — will face up and wrap. Generally secure coming up to tackle a receiver after a catch in front of him. Feisty — can be a little overaggressive at times. Explosive punt returner — ran back two for touchdowns in one game this past season. Needs some technique work but he has great tools and is a tough competitor.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Isaac Sopoaga - San Francisco 49ers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ISAAC SOPOAGA: Hawaii, 6022 319 5.01. Samoan. JuCo transfer. Two year starter at defensive tackle. Could project on the nose. Had a good senior year — missed some action with a knee injury. A short-legged lineman with thick arms, a muscular upper body, and excellent strength. Tough run defender. Exhibits good initial quickness but is not a dynamic penetrator. Takes on blocks a bit high. Holds his ground very well at the point-of-attack. Looks to muscle blockers and doesn’t do a good job of escaping. Lacks good change-of-direction. Needs to do a better job of locating while battling the block. Chases with effort and tackles well but doesn’t have good range. Limited pass rusher. Aggressive puncher with the leg strength to push the pocket on the bullrush. Doesn’t show good moves — gets neutralized too often. Should be effective as a role player.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Philip Rivers - San Diego Chargers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about PHILIP RIVERS: North Carolina State, 6050 226 5.10. Four year starter. Very productive throughout his career. Has played consistently well in big games. Stood out in the Tangerine Bowl as a senior. Had a strong Senior Bowl performance. Very tall and relatively thin. Plays with great confidence. Average athlete. Lacks good mechanics. Holds the ball a bit low and away from his body as he sets up. Has an unorthodox delivery. Is quick in his release but he drops down significantly at times, particularly when throwing to his right — varies his release point. Patient and intelligent. Sees the field well. Makes quick decisions. Good improviser. Not a top scrambler. A little awkward in his movements. Has very good pocket presence. Does a nice job of sensing the rush and stepping up away from pressure. Generally throws well on the move. Good ballhandler and faker. Doesn’t have a cannon arm but has reasonably good arm strength. Can gun the intermediate pass. Shows good deep touch. Accurate. Does a nice job of hitting receivers in stride, both downfield and on swing passes to backs. Has a lot of intangibles in his favor. A quality prospect in the Bernie Kosar mold.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Ben Roethlisberger - Pittsburgh Steelers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about BEN ROETHLISBERGER: Miami (OH), 6050 241 4.85. Junior eligible. Three year starter with three consecutive 3,000 yard passing seasons. Set a conference mark for single season passing yardage in ’03. Stood out in the GMAC Bowl. An athletic quarterback with excellent size. Tall and sturdy. Played in a system which used the shotgun quite a bit — shows decent setup quickness when dropping off from under center. Holds the ball fairly high. Has a smooth over the top delivery. Deliberate at times but can unload quickly when needed. Patient pocket passer who generally makes good decisions. Poised under a rush. Has good arm strength — can rifle the long out and the deep comeback. Has a good feel for touch. Does a nice job of laying the ball over defenders downfield. Accurate. Mobile. Not sudden in his escape but he slides away from pressure well. Efficient passer on the move, particularly when rolling to his right. Will run when the opportunity presents itself — is a tough runner who will challenge tacklers. Sometimes loses downfield focus when looking to avoid — also shows a tendency to carry the ball low when evading the initial rush. Capable pooch punter — was frequently used in that capacity on fourth and short plays. Did well at the combine. Quality prospect.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Eli Manning - New York Giants

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ELI MANNING: Mississippi, 6046 220 4.90. Son of former pro star Archie Manning and brother of current star Peyton Manning. Three year starter. Had a strong senior season — Maxwell Award winner. Fundamentally sound. Similar in mechanics to his brother. Tall and somewhat slender. Good athlete. Quick footed in his dropback. Sets quickly. Maneuverable. Doesn’t look to run but he can avoid pressure and slide outside. Maintains good control and throws effectively on the move. Holds the ball high and has a quick compact delivery and a strong arm. Very accurate in the short and intermediate range. Drills the ball nicely between defenders over the middle. Can fire the long out. Shows fairly good touch. Needs to improve his deep passing but has the arm strength to develop in this area. Smooth ballhandler. Fakes well. Patient and confident. Takes some chances and will force some balls into traffic at times. Not quite as gifted as his brother but is a very good prospect in his own right. Should be a very high pick and a quality longtime starter as a pro.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Will Smith - New Orleans Saints

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about WILL SMITH: Ohio State, 6026 275 4.70. An all-around type end with experience on the left and right sides. Compact. Has relatively short arms and legs. Technically sound player. Very quick off the ball. Explosive. Plays at a good pad level. Strong and quick with his hands into blockers. Powerful into gaps. Holds his ground well and usually stays on his feet. Does a good job of stringing out the wide play. Disciplined. Locates quickly and hustles in pursuit. Gets slowed up a bit by low blocks. Inconsistent with his shed — when he gets turned out, he can be slow to work through the block towards the ball. Disruptive pass rusher — more powerful than speedy. Good bullrusher for an end. Comes strong and hard to the inside, yet shows the ability to pressure the edge and turn the corner. Has a good arm-under move. Relentless. Keeps his feet active and his legs driving. Closes strong, though he lacks the great extended speed of many pure pass rushers. Athletic — used effectively from a standup position which required him to drop off and cover. Lacks a little in terms of ideal size and speed, but he’s a first rate prospect who does a lot of things well.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Karlos Dansby - Miami Dolphins

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about KARLOS DANSBY: Auburn, 6032 250 4.59. A very athletic weakside linebacker prospect with a lean build and long arms. Three year starter. Impact player throughout his career. Had a solid senior season. More fluid than physical. Can be neutralized at the point-of-attack — a little slow to shed at times — lacks good strength. Works well on plays away. Can chase down backs from the backside with speed. Gives good pursuit effort. Agile and light on his feet. Can avoid low contact well. Active — instinctive — makes plays. Is an aggressive, usually secure tackler, but is more of a grabber than an explosive drive-through striker. Good blitzer off the edge — uses his hands and long arms well to play through the running back block — redirects well and closes with a burst. Very effective in coverage. Quick in his backpedal. Can turn and run smoothly. Breaks on the ball alertly — has good leaping ability and natural interception skills. Quality prospect who needs to upgrade his strength to reach his full potential. (Originally drafted by Arizona)

Draft Rewind 2004 - Greg Jones - Jacksonville Jaguars

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about GREG JONES: Florida State, 6014 250 4.55. A big back with thick legs and a very muscular upper body. Was having an excellent season as a first year starter in ’02 before suffering a serious knee injury late in the year. Returned to action as a senior but was not as effective as he had been previously. A patient, instinctive runner. A little deliberate at times, but he reads blocks well and has quick feet for a back his size. Does a good job of cutting laterally and finding holes. Dances a little too much at times. Lacks breakaway speed but he has some ability to bounces plays wide and make defenders miss. Physical runner with good lean. Lowers his pads nicely on contact and delivers a blow. Strong legged. Can run over smaller defenders when he gets into the secondary. Above average blocker. Strikes with good knee bend. Adjusts well in pass protection. Shows good balance. Has some difficulties in the passing game. Fights the ball a bit. Needs improvement as a route runner. Could project as a fullback. A quality back when healthy — injury background is a concern.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Stephen Peterman - Detroit Lions

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about STEPHEN PETERMAN: LSU, 6040 312 5.44. Former defensive lineman. Three year starter at guard. A wide-bodied lineman with thick legs, a flabby build, and good strength. Ordinary athlete but a tough competitor. Average in his quickness off the ball but he strikes a strong initial blow. Good drive blocker who churns his legs and works aggressively for position. Not real quick footed. Loses his balance some. A little clumsy on the pull. Has some trouble adjusting on the move to make secure contact. Capable pass protector. Battles a little high but he’s an aggressive puncher who uses his hands well to control the rusher. Mauler type with a bit of a mean streak. Can anchor effectively. Not real smooth in his redirection. Alert and aware. Did well in the postseason. Has some limitations — needs to play inside — overachiever. (Originally drafted by Dallas)

Draft Rewind 2004 - Shaun Phillips - San Diego Chargers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about SHAUN PHILLIPS: Purdue, 6030 255 4.79. Four year starter who had his best season as a senior. An undersized, narrow-framed left end. Not real muscular or strong. Quick at the snap but not a disruptive run defender. Allows blockers to get into his body to control him. Has the foot movement to ride blocks and flow down the line but he tends to give up too much ground before disengaging. Doesn’t do a good job of leveraging blocks to the ball. Gives an effort in pursuit but he lacks explosive speed. More quick than fast. Above average pass rusher. Had a lot of sacks as a senior. Pressures the edge well but gets pushed wide a little too much. Shows the flexibility to turn the corner. Changes directions well. Can bend and close back inside. Accelerates well off a move. Gives good second effort in his attack. Light on his feet. Does a good job of working his hands to free himself to bat passes. Needs to get stronger to be more than a situational player at the next level. Could project as a linebacker.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Steven Jackson - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about STEVEN JACKSON: Oregon State, 6014 240 4.55. Junior-eligible. Two year starter. Had an excellent ’03 season. Big back. Fairly tall and sturdy. Durable. Can carry a heavy load. Athletic. Patient runner. Reads and follow blocks well. Short strider with juking moves in traffic and the ability to cut back. Gets outside well — has loose hips to turn the corner. Changes speeds well. Gets to high gear quickly through a hole. Keeps his feet active. Looks to spring on his finish. Has power but he runs a little tall at times, losing some power — not a consistent tackle breaker. Dances a little too much at times. Quality receiver. Has natural hands. Can extend and adjust for the low ball well. Has the body control to turn his body for the ball behind him. Good route runner. Can separate on cuts — has the speed to get deep against linebackers. Does a very good job on screens. Inconsistent but promising blocker. Shows the ability to bend his knees and slide his feet to stay with the rusher. A blue chip running back prospect with a fine combination of size, quickness, power, agility, and receiving skills.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Vince Wilfork - New England Patriots

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about VINCE WILFORK: Miami, 6012 325 5.10. Junior eligible. Productive rotation player early in his career. Dynamic first year starter in ’03. Not a classic specimen. Shorter than ideal — has a big belly. Thick-legged with a wide upper body and excellent strength. Explosive off the ball. Has a quick first step and is powerful into blocks. Does a good job of controlling his man, fighting the double team, and clogging the middle. Holds the point well. Usually plays low. Will overextend and go to the ground a little too much. Separates and sheds well, but he can be late to locate, as he sometimes gets too focused on the blocker and doesn’t look for the ball. Forceful tackler — can bring down a runner on the spot. Limited range type player — runs well for his size but is not an all-out pursuit player. Solid inside pass rusher with a fine combination of strength and aggressive moves. Uses his hands well. Keeps his feet active. Short strider with a strong closing burst. Quality prospect — needs to control his weight.

Draft Rewind 2004 - Benjamin Watson - Cleveland Browns

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about BENJAMIN WATSON: Georgia, 6034 255 4.51. Transfer from Duke. Two year starter. Was slowed some by injuries as a senior. An impressive specimen with a muscular physique and good overall strength. Excellent athlete. Promising but not a consistent blocker. Smooth firing out on linebackers. Able to adjust to a defender’s move in space. Can turn his hips to seal the edge. Light on his feet. Needs to do a better job of sustaining blocks. Not nasty away from the play. A little late off the ball at times. Has a tendency to lean into blocks and not move his feet quickly. Natural receiver. Fluid in his release to escape the jam. Skilled route runner with quickness in and out of cuts and the speed to get deep. Reads coverages well — able to find opening in a zone. Has solid hands and very good body control — adjusts to bad balls easily. Tough in a crowd. Can be dynamic after the catch. Intelligent. Had strong Senior Bowl and combine performances. Hasn’t put it all together yet but he has the tools to be a first rate pro. (Watson was orginally drafted by New England.)

Draft Rewind 2004 - Darnell Dockett - Arizona Cardinals

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about DARNELL DOCKETT: Florida State, 6034 295 5.01. Three year starter at defensive tackle. Could project as a 3-4 end. Solid specimen with a thick upper body and well developed legs. Strong. Explosively quick off the ball. Hits gaps with power. Dynamic penetrator — disruptive. Flexible athlete. Comes off low and does a nice job of bending his knees. Quick with his hands to control blockers and disengage. Overextends and goes to the ground a little too much. Gets bounced around some when he fails to make a play with his initial surge. Somewhat of a straightliner — a little stiff in his change-of-direction. Lacks great instincts — has some trouble locating the ball. More quick than fast but he gives solid pursuit effort. Wasn’t a productive pass rusher in college but he has promise in that area — does a good job of driving with his legs to push the pocket. Shows spin and swim ability — closes well after defeating a block. Was dominant at the Senior Bowl practices. High risk prospect — has real talent but also carries some baggage — has been ejected and suspended from games because of on-field behavior. Was forced to miss the Sugar bowl his junior year because of an off-field incident.