Draft Rewind 2008 - Carl Nicks - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CARL NICKS: Nebraska, 6047 341 5.21. One year starter. Junior college transfer. Started career at New Mexico State as a defensive tackle. Huge man with good feet. Has some physical skills to go along with his brute power. Long arms and big hands. Flashes a powerful punch. Has the power to put a defender on skates. Generally plays with a good base. Has some first step quickness. Can be effective on the second level if he takes good angles. Played left tackle, but is more likely a right tackle on the next level. Undisciplined player that has a questionable work ethic and mental toughness. Draft status will be affected by numerous off field issues. Boom or bust. OSR:5/42. Fourth/fifth round. (A-34 3/4, H-10, BP-31, 10-1.83). (originally drafted by New Orleans in 2008)

Draft Rewind 2008 - Mario Manningham - San Francisco 49ers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MARIO MANNINGHAM: Michigan, 5116 181 4.45. Junior entry. Two-year starter. Sudden in and out of cuts. Quick upfield burst. Demonstrates quick feet. Elusive after catch. Good adjust to the over shoulder deep ball. Will give ground after catch at times, then gets up the field. Big junior year with 72 catches, good for 1174 yards and 12 touchdowns. Can snatch and pluck the ball away from his body. Good route runner. Runs sharp cuts and is in and out of the breaks quickly. Consistent off the ball. Puts immediate pressure on the corner. Slips the holdup in press coverage. Gets into route and back on course quickly. Athletic after the catch. Productive with the ball in his hands. Controls his body when he goes up for the ball. Gains lateral separation. Holds the ball on contact. Slender build and consistent concentration is a concern. Good toughness and competitiveness. Combine workout was below average, but had a strong pro day. OSR:45/ 52. Second/third round. (A-32 1/8, H-9, SS-4.30, VJ-35). (originally drafted by NY Giants in 2008)

Draft Rewind 2008 - Kenny Phillips - New York Giants

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about KENNY PHILLIPS: Miami, 6022 212 4.51. Junior entry. Three-year starter. Seven career interceptions. Good athlete with long arms. Big, instinctive, physical, and aggressive in run support. Experienced in both zone and man coverage. Has the speed and anticipation to overlap his corners deep. Impressive hip flexibility and turns in transition for a big man. No wasted steps. Quick to read, diagnose, and anticipate with quick reactions. Good ball skills. Plays the ball in the air. Strong in both the pass and run game. Mentally and physically tough. Explosive hitter. Good body control. Quick feet and good change of direction. Plays with confidence and attitude. Daring. OSR:5/23. BTR:left 4.42, right 4.54. First round. (A-33 3/4, H-9, SS-4.29, VJ-32.5).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Thomas DeCoud - Atlanta Falcons

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about THOMAS DECOUD: California, 6013 207 4.54. Starting one and a half years. One career interception. Fluid and athletic. Aggressive in run support. Good in coverage, especially man to man. Tough and competitive. Wrap tackler. Rangy in both the run game and pass coverage. Can be an enforcer over the middle. Good ball skills. Fluid hips. Can turn and run. Smooth in transition. Good athlete that takes good angles in coverage and support. A physical tackler. Doesn’t turn down a hit. Productive with 116 tackles and five pass breakups. Caused two fumbles. An ascending player that should have a good pro career. OSR:3/23. BTR:left 4.28, right 4.45. Second/third round. (A-32 3/4, H-9 3/8, SS-4.29, VJ-35.5).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Tyvon Branch - Oakland Raiders

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about TYVON BRANCH: Connecticut, 5113 204 4.34. Two-year starter. Three career interceptions. Rare speed and good athletic ability. Good instincts. Stays tight to receiver in man coverage. Good short area quickness in zone coverage. Plays the ball well in the air. Outstanding range and cross field speed. Good tackler. Not afraid. Will compete. Good sized corner that plays hard. Has experience returning kicks. Looks like a Cover-2 corner. Good football intelligence. Natural athletic ability doesn’t always show, but he has talent, speed, smarts, and tackling ability. Should contribute on special teams coverage. OSR:3/32. BTR:left 4.48, right 4.68. Fourth/fifth round. (A-31, H-8 3/8, SS-4.41, VJ-34).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Erin Henderson - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ERIN HENDERSON: Maryland, 6026 244 4.78. Junior entry. Two-year starter. Long arms and big hands. Instinctive linebacker that is quick to read and react. Good change of direction. Not an elite athlete but a productive player. Had 133 tackles and 11 tackles for loss last fall. A natural talent that is a three down player. A good wrap tackler. A disruptive downhill player that makes things happen. Has the frame to add more muscle weight. Average speed for an NFL linebacker, not a burner. Has experience in both the 3-4 and 4-3 schemes. Quick to lock out and disengage. Gets through traffic to run down plays on the perimeter. Not as explosive as brother EJ. Has an injury history. OSR:25/42 for OBs, 29/52 all linebackers. Second/third round. (A-34, H-10 1/2, BP-23, SS-4.53).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Felix Jones - Dallas Cowboys

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about FELIX JONES: Arkansas, 5101 207 4.47. Junior entry. Started eleven games over three years, splitting time and sharing the backfield with Darren McFadden. A darter that runs the speed sweep after handoffs from McFadden. Bender/weaver type runner with rare lateral quickness. Quick cuts on sweep. Elusive. Stays on his feet. Can make the first defender miss in space. Presses the hole when he runs north and south. Gets his big yardage on gadget plays (i.e.: reverse off of option.) Catches the ball in his hands. Gives a good effort to block. A downhill runner that can make speed cuts out of the one back set. Rare quickness. Instinctive runner with vision and balance. Explosive out of the one back set. Can hit the crease at full speed. Excellent initial quickness. Question whether he can be a feature back because of size, but will be an excellent complementary back. Has the speed to outrun angles. Plays gunner on the punt team. He can make an open field tackle. Additionally has four kickoff returns for touchdowns in his career. Has 39 career catches for 383 yards and 3 touchdowns. Durability is unknown because he has never been the feature back and has fringe size. OSR:6/33. First/ second round. (A-32 3/8, H-8 3/8, SS-4.21, BP-13).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Marcus Harrison - Chicago Bears

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MARCUS HARRISON: Arkansas, 6026 317 5.09. Started 34 games over four year career. Lacks production with 6 1/ 2 tackles for loss and 1 1/2 sacks. Has an injury history with a torn ACL in the spring of 2007 and another knee surgery in 2006. Projects as a 3-4 nose tackle or a 4-3 shade tackle. Good athlete. Flashes explosiveness to push the pocket and play with leverage. Functional play strength. Plays well on his feet. Good laterally. Sudden change of direction. Must play with good knee bend or he gets rolled out of hole. Doesn’t stay blocked. Physical in the run game. Can feel the blocking schemes. Good use of hands and tackling ability. Broke up nine passes in 2007 by getting in the throwing lane. Good awareness. When healthy he is tough to block. Plays with a high motor. Gets inside push and clogs the inside running lanes. Disruptive. Controls the line of scrimmage. Has some off field red flags. OSR:4/16 for defensive tackles and a 25/46 for all defensive linemen. Fourth/fifth round. (A-34 3/8, H-9 3/8, BP-26, 10-1.73).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Jonathan Stewart - Carolina Panthers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JONATHAN STEWART: Oregon, 5102 235 4.48. Junior entry. Two-year starter. Plays in a one back spread offense. Strong runner that can drag tacklers. Picks his way through traffic. Suffered a turf toe injury to his right foot against UCLA. Cut back running in zone blocking scheme. Understands and sees the cut back lanes. Patient to let the blocking set up. Powerfully built lower body. When in the I-formation, he slows to cut and doesn’t run with as much power (may be his toe injury in certain tapes.) Will hurdle and step over tacklers. Can be a bulldozer at times. Keeps his shoulders square and hits the seams and creases. Effective on blitz pickup. Can anchor and bend. Catches the ball in his hands and runs with power. Not overly elusive. Has an injury history over career. Toe surgery March 10, 2008 - out for 4-6 months. OSR:3/33. First/ second round. (A-31 1/2, H-9 1/8, SS-DNP, BP-28).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Jeremy Zuttah - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JEREMY ZUTTAH: Rutgers, 6033 303 5.08. Three-year starter with six additional starts as a freshman. Has played both guard and tackle. Fringe size makes him project inside. Good awareness in pass protection to wall off edge speed and redirect. Ran the defensive ends up the field and maintained contact in the Shrine game. Strong with an explosive first step. Good arm length. Consistent over his career to use his hands and feet together to control defender. Works to finish. Plays with strength and leverage to create a crease in the running game. Has the athletic ability to pull in space and adjust on the run. Can leak through and seal linebackers on the second level. Keeps his head on a swivel. Strong hands. Can jolt the defender and stun them. Explosive. Does a good job at keeping his hands inside on the breast plate to control movement. Passion for the game. Has the desired flexibility. Can bend. Competitive and smart. Needs to clean up a few technique breakdowns, but is generally ready to go. Durable and mentally tough. OSR:3/42. Third/ fourth round. (A-33 1/2, H-9 1/2,BP-35, 10-1.77).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Antoine Cason - San Diego Chargers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ANTOINE CASON: Arizona, 6002 191 4.53. Four-year starter. Fifteen career interceptions. Good hands. Excellent ball skills. Can play press or off coverage. Plays like an opportunistic pattern reader with anticipation, and undercuts the route to get the interception. Willing to force the run. Aggressive hitter. Plays off blocks and makes the wrap up tackle. Sudden movement out of transition to break on the ball. Has the ability to stay in pedal as long as possible. Tough minded. Can accept a challenge. Good athlete that can stick his foot in the ground and drive on the ball quickly. Smart and instinctive. Can stay with speed receivers down the field. Good technique and leaping ability. Made excellent improvement from his junior to his senior year. An ascending player that has suddenness in his body. OSR:11/32. BTR:left 4.29, right 4.51. First/ second round. (A-32 3/8, H-9 1/4, SS-4.09, VJ-35.5).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Barry Richardson - Kansas City Chiefs

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about BARRY RICHARDSON: Clemson, 6065 320 5.47. Four-year starter. Huge man with some striking ability. Will struggle to change direction and block small edge rushers. A tackle only because of his limited pulling ability. Average flexibility for a right tackle in the league. When he gets his hands on a defender, he is almost impossible to disengage. Long arms and big hands. Not an explosive player. Does not generate much power despite size and physical advantages. Question physical and mental toughness. Soft in his punch and his play. A finesse wall off type blocker. OSR:32/ 42. Fifth/sixth round. (A-35 1/4, H-10 1/2, BP-24, 10-1.85).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Mike Pollak - Indianapolis Colts

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MIKE POLLAK: Arizona State, 6034 301 5.05. Two-year full time starter. Started 10 games his first two years. Innately aggressive blocker with good flexibility. Arms shorter than ideal. Very athletic with first step quickness. Natural knee bender to leverage defender. Improved his senior year to block a two move or angle type defensive lineman. Flashes an explosive punch in pass protection. Good awareness to help his guards. Keeps his head on a swivel. Makes all the line calls. A leader in the offensive line. Effective quick set in pass protection. Does not lunge. Moves his feet. Good body control to mirror rusher and slide his feet. Strong run blocker when he’s blocking down or blocking with angles. Can improve angles to cut off linebackers on the second level. Durable and dependable over career. OSR:4/42. Second/third round. (A-31 3/4, H-9 1/4, BP-29, 10-1.73).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Cliff Avril - Detroit Lions

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CLIFF AVRIL: Purdue, 6027 253 4.61. Two-year starter. Explosive first step quickness. Finishes chase and pursuit. Needs more functional strength to play the run. Good lateral quickness. Long arms. Thirty tackles for loss his last two years and 12.5 sacks. Very good athlete. Outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme or a weakside linebacker candidate. Quick to read and react. Instinctive. Quick use of hands to disengage and slap blocker’s hands down. Has an upfield burst to close on the quarterback or knock off a running play. Quick twitch, high motor, good effort player. Competitive and productive on the edge. Disruptive. Is a knee bender that plays pad under pad. Good balance. Stays on his feet. Can slip a block or double move a tackle. Can’t single block him with a tight end. Speed and range to cut off outside plays. Intense and focused. OSR:3/31. Second/third round. (A-34 5/8, H-9 3/4, BP-27, 10-1.55).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Earl Bennett - Chicago Bears

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about EARL BENNETT: Vanderbilt, 5114 209 4.51. Junior entry. Two and a half year starter. Above average athlete. Productive over his career. All-time SEC leader in receptions. Cradle catches the ball over the middle and covers up in traffic. Has good hands and the ability to control his body in the air. Separates with a burst out of his cuts. Creates space to catch the ball. Runs strong routes and comes out of them smoothly. Has faking and cutting ability. Quicker than fast. Drops his weight and is decisive out of breaks. Can get lateral separation. Build like a running back and can break tackles after catch with strength. Is dependable and reliable in the clutch. Lacks elite speed, but is sneaky fast. Average blocker. Bench pressed 15 reps and had a 7.05/3 cone. OSR:34/52. Fourth/ fifth round. (A-32 1/8, H-9 1/2, SS-4.25, VJ-26).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Joe Flacco - Baltimore Ravens

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JOE FLACCO: Delaware, 6063 236 4.85. Two-year starter. Transfer from University of Pittsburgh. Big and strong. Mobile and athletic for a big man. Rated second on our athletic scale of quarterbacks at the Combine. Improved during the Senior Bowl week playing under center. Played in the shotgun formation in college. Has a live arm and can throw the ball through a small window. Heavy feet but can sidestep a rush. Pocket type passer. Throws a fast ball when he needs it. Good accuracy. Footwork quickness needs to improve to the throwing point. Needs to stay balanced and be able to control his body to be ready to pass. Improved on his ability to get rid of the ball quicker during his senior year. Will telegraph his passes at times. Productive in 15 games including playoffs as a senior. Had 4263 yards and 23 touchdowns with only 5 interceptions. Ball velocity was 55 mph. OSR:2/ 17. Second/third round. (A-33 1/8, H-9 5/8, SS-4.29, VJ-28.5).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Kory Lichtensteiger - Washington Redskins

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about KORY LICHTENSTEIGER: Bowling Green, 6022 298 5.31. Four-year starter. Scrappy, intense fighter type. Not a people mover. Overachiever type that will not be a fit for every team. Generally a good anchor. Plays with a good base. Short arms. Struggled with Sedrick Ellis in Senior Bowl. Durable over his career. Has started at guard and center. Can pull and get through traffic to get up on a linebacker. Snaps the ball quickly in shotgun. Will need to work on exchanges with quarterback under center. Tough and physical. Works to finish and sustain blocks. Cuts off quickly but will struggle to redirect in pass protection. Flashes a punch that can stun a defender, but he must improve hand placement. Works in tandem with his guards. Not a one on one base pass blocker. A competitor that overcomes his deficiencies with great effort. OSR:31/42. Seventh round. (A-32, H-9 1/2, BP-DNP, 10-1.81).

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).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Tracy Porter - New Orleans Saints

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about TRACY PORTER: Indiana, 5102 190 4.46. Four-year starter. Sixteen career interceptions. Not a physical player. More of a man to man cover corner. Fluid hips. Can stick his foot in the ground and drive quickly on the ball in front of him. Good ball skills. Has long speed. A burst to close on the ball in the air. Sudden change of direction. Mirrors receivers. Struggles in run support and misses as many plays as he makes. Inconsistent tackler. Has talent and athletic ability for the position. Will also contribute as a punt return specialist. May be a backup, not a feature returner. Has played only five years of football, including one year in high school. Put up 18 reps of 225 at the Combine. Was second all-time in Indiana history with 16 interceptions. Needs technique work to combine with his athletic ability. Has rare tools, but needs refinement. OSR:10/32. BTR:left 4.40, right 4.53. Second/third round. (A-32, H-9 3/8, SS-4.09, VJ-35.5).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Brandon Flowers - Kansas City Chiefs

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about BRANDON FLOWERS: Virginia Tech, 5096 189 4.59. Junior entry. Two-year starter. Ten career interceptions. Strong physical cover two corner that can reroute receivers with his aggressive play. Good short area quickness. Good hitter. Plays the boundary corner. Excellent recognition of run or pass. Good football intelligence. Knows his responsibilities. Will play off blockers and tackle. Gets upfield to force the point quickly. Will come up and meet sweeps. Has the size and strength to string out the play. Stays on his feet. Hits with an explosive force. Good closing quickness. No hesitations or wasted motion. Gets a good jump. Great anticipation on plays in front of him. Instinctive and knowledgeable about the boundary corner. Effective in zone. Plays with confidence and strength. Long speed is a concern. Plays fast in pursuit. Active. Good body control and quick ball reactions. OSR:27/32. BTR:left 4.55, right 4.67. Second/third round. (A-31, H-8 5/8, SS-4.08, VJ-30).