Draft Rewind 2011 - Cam Newton - Carolina Panthers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CAM NEWTON: Auburn, 6050 248 4.59. Junior entry. One-year starter. Junior college transfer. Started career at the University of Florida. Won the junior college national championship at Blinn (TX) Junior College in 2009. Runs the spread, no huddle, run first edition. Confident and aggressive in his play. Runs the dive and read option. Quick up the field when he runs the ball. Big and strong. Uses the stiff arm to ward off tacklers. Physical in the run game. Can take and give a hit. Runs the ball out of the Wildcat. Can avoid defenders in space. Question ability to pre-read, sight adjust, and locate secondary receivers. His field vision and awareness are not readily evident. Runs the quarterback counter sweep and follows his blockers. Demonstrates an open field burst to run away from defenders. Can elude pass rushers. Tall enough to see over the line. Has a strong arm and fast ball when he needs it. Can zip the ball on a shallow post route or hit a receiver on a 25-yard comeback. Generally throws to wide open receivers. One flaw is that he stares down and locks on a receiver. Will sling the ball on the run off balance trying to make a play. Will need to learn all the nuances and fundamentals of the pro passing game - consistency, ability to anticipate windows in coverage, taking snaps from center and dropping to the throwing point, decision making, accuracy, balance and footwork in the pocket. The bottom line is that Newton is a big flexible right handed athlete who can make all the throws. Has some natural leadership qualities on the field. He also has mechanic breakdowns which cause the ball to drop or go high and away. A developmental quarterback with rare tools. Has some red flags that need to be addressed. Boom or bust prospect. 2010 stats: 2854 passing yds, 66.1%, 30 TDs, 7 INTs, 1473 rushing yds, 20 rushing TDs. Ball velocity 56 mph. OSR:3/18. First round talent. (A-33 3/4, H-9 7/8, SS-4.18, VJ-35).

Draft Rewind 2009 - Tyronne Green - San Diego Chargers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about TYRONNE GREEN: Auburn, 6016 309 5.35. Two-year starter. Long arms and big hands. Physical player with raw skills. Former defensive lineman. Powerful short area punch. In the Senior Bowl game he gave B.J. Raji all he could handle. He was on him like white on rice. Kept position on Raji in pass protection and walled him off in the run game. Needs additional work on his pulling technique and balance in space. Would like to see him finish better, but he just needs playing time to refine his game. Thick butt and legs. His feet get wider than his shoulders in pass pro, but he plays with bent knees. Looks like a good fit for a zone blocking team that requires the ability to quick position a defender with base leverage and to run his feet on contact. OSR:33/ 47. Sixth/seventh round. (A-33 3/4, H-10 1/4, BP-22, 10-1.75).

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 2009 - Jerraud Powers - Indianapolis Colts

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JERRAUD POWERS: Auburn, 5091 188 4.52. Junior entry. Two-year starter. A scrappy press cover two corner with quick feet and change of direction. Physical type player that doesn’t shy away from contact. Willing to force and contain. Can play off blocks and make the tackles. Will wrap up. Active in coverage. Good technician that knows his limitations. Shorter than ideal. Will compete for a nickel specialist job because of coverage ability. Quick feet and change of direction. Will also compete on special teams. Misses cut tackles at times because he’s overly aggressive on run support. Strong enough to jam a receiver at the line and funnel him into the safeties. Hips are a little tight in his turns. Made 110 tackles, 12 passes broken up, and 6 interceptions the past two years. BTR:left 4.69, right 4.69. OSR:18/32. Fourth/fifth round. (A-31, H-9 1/4, VJ-36.5, SS-4.10).

Draft Rewind 2006 - Marcus McNeill - San Diego Chargers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MARCUS MCNEILL: Auburn, 6075 336 5.07. Started 37 games. A huge athletic left tackle with long arms and big hands. Plays on his feet and keeps a good base in run and pass blocking. Waist bender but moves his feet. Pushes the defender out of the hole. Hop slides his feet at times but positions and walls off defender in pass protection. Angular man that can pull and bury target. Has a punch that can stun a pass rusher. Competes. Walls off defender from the quarterback. Not always pretty, but is effective. Can stop a charge despite height. Functionally strong. Explosive. Can generate power. Will drop his head in pass protection at times. Raw talent that needs pass protection technique work. Was one of the top four tackles in the athletic workout at the Combine. First or second round. (A-35 3/8, H-10 1/2, BP-DNP, 10-1.79).

Draft Rewind 2007 - Ben Grubbs - Baltimore Ravens

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about BEN GRUBBS: Auburn, 6026 311 5.21. Three-year starter. Athletic and competitive with good aggressiveness. Long arms and big hands. Quick to cut off slant move. Downfield effort and hustles to make a second block. Generally hard to knock off his feet. Plays with his head on a swivel and is alert for blitzes and games. Effective on pulls. Gets high but seals target. Maintains a good base in run and pass blocks. Keeps his hands inside frame to control defender. Slides his feet and mirrors defender in pass protection. Can sit down and anchor. Aggressive downfield and in space. Effective combo blocker to second level. Team runs behind him in short yardage and goal line. Plays high at times in pass protection and when pulling. Will overextend and waist bend as a run blocker. Slender calves. Needs to work at dropping his weight better versus the bull and power rush. What you see is what you get. Solid technique player. Good durability. Has not missed a game in his career. Effective run and pass blocker. Good to above average explosiveness. Ability to recover with good body control. Quick hands to get on defender and control him. Mentally tough. Can make mental adjustments on the move. Has the ability to quick set with body quickness. Changes direction and redirects with natural body control. Plays square and can shadow pass rusher. Light feet. Stays balanced when he blocks on the move. Can anchor versus power. Second round. (A-33 1/2, H-10 1/4, BP-29, 10-1.84).

Draft Rewind 2010: Ben Tate, Houston Texans, Runningback

Ben Tate is playing like the running back the Texans drafted out of Auburn in 2010 before he broke his ankle. He rushed for 103 yards this past weekend against Miami and 116 yards against the Colts in week one. What Ourlads said about Tate:

Tate, Ben  Auburn 5107 220 4.42 Started 19 games in his career. Quick and explosive. Good vision and cutting ability. Strong lower body to break tackles. A hand catcher that makes a good effort as a pass protector. A downhill one cut zone runner. Has the strength to run inside and the speed to turn the corner. Can pick, slide, and accelerate through the hole. Plays in a spread formation but Auburn is a power running team. Has the strength to take a hit and maintain balance. Along with his pick and slide he has some slasher to his running style. Has the ability and vision to find and hit a crease. Good overall run skills and talent. Productive and creative as a runner. Elusive enough to make defenders miss. Uses a stiff arm to ward off tacklers. Hits ball hard up inside on the goal-line. A physical runner that can shuck tacklers. Will contribute on special teams. Kickoff return talent. Had 678 rushes for 3321 yards, 4.9 average, and 24 touchdowns over his career. Also caught 53 passes for 336 yards. Our top rated running back at the Combine. OSR:1/ 28. Second/third round. (A-31 1/2, H-9 1/8, BP-26, SS-4.11).

Lee Ziemba, Carolina Panthers, 244th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Ziemba, Lee Auburn 6055 317 5.60
Started 52 straight games over four years. Tall angular build with long arms. Struggles to bend his long legs. Played left tackle, but projects to the right side on the next level. Plays high with limited knee bend. Needs to develop more upper and lower body strength. Comes off the ball hard in the running game, but doesn’t bring his feet. Needs to improve his use of hands and hand quickness. Struggles with edge speed rushers and quick slant and angle penetrating tackles. Knees will buckle at times on down blocks. Will tie up defenders in the run game. A mauler who is durable. Not quick twitch on backside cut off. Plays right tackle in the unbalanced formation. Will lose his feet at times in the run game on the first and second level. Productive over his career with limitations. 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.

Darvin Adams, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Wide Receiver

Adams, Darvin Auburn 6021 190 4.56
Junior entry. Two year starter who is a slender possession receiver.
Plays the “x” receiver position in a run oriented spread offense.
Will catch the medium zone dig route over the middle. Catches
the ball away from his frame and can make the tough catch.
Holds the ball on contact. Runs good but elementary spread
type pass patterns. Needs to get more upper and lower body
strength. A one speed type receiver who lacks an explosive first
step off the line. A developmental receiver who has a chance to
make a team if he elevates his position skills.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.

Josh Bynes, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Inside Linebacker

Bynes, Josh Auburn 6013 239 4.76
Three-year starter. Works through traffic to make a play.
Doesn’t stay blocked. Quick to shed. Takes good downfield angles
in pursuit. Makes all the defensive calls, checks, and adjustments.
Good football intelligence. Cut tackler at times. No wrap. Led the
Tigers in tackles in 2010. Plays well from tackle to tackle. Good
initial read and react. Quick first step. Somewhat tight in the hips,
average change of direction. On a straight line could get to the ball.
Good inside fills. Physical attacking blocks. Used his hands well and
separated. Struggled when the play was outside the box. Did not
play well in space. Needs work on pass drops. Inconsistent reactions
to the thrown ball and tended to get hung up in transition. Good
motor, active and hustled in pursuit. He looks like a two down
inside player.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.

Mike Blanc 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Defensive Tackle

Blanc, Mike Auburn 6025 290 4.96
A high effort player who is a gap penetrator. Good lateral
quickness. Doesn’t stay blocked. Moves on movement. Good
instincts to feel and react. Plays with functional strength and
awareness. Demonstrates a desire to get to the ball. Good effort,
toughness, and aggressiveness in his play. Takes good pursuit
angles and finishes long and short pursuit. Plays in a four man
front rotation. Jumps out on tape as a playmaker who is always
around the ball. Reminds us of Buffalo’s Spencer Johnson, a
high motor player who didn’t get drafted, or Jay Ratliff who
went in the seventh round. Had seven tackles and a fumble
recovery in the South Carolina game. His fumble recovery led
to a 35-27 Auburn lead late in the game.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.

Mario Fannin, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Running Back

Fannin, Mario Auburn 5103 231 4.37
Started 16 games in career. A north/south runner who can make
the hop cut in the hole. Good vision. Catches the ball in his
hands. All-time Auburn leader in receptions (97) and receiving
yards (985) by a running back. Strong lower body. Ran a 4.37/40
at the Combine. Yet in games, it didn’t look like he had any
finish speed. Was a role player in 2010 at Auburn, rotating with
freshman sensation Michael Dyer. Fannin is a power runner who
can break tackles with his lower body. Runs hard and with good
effort. Gets the corner by option and runs the power sweep in the
run-oriented spread offense. Best fit may be a downhill I-formation
zone blocking scheme. Outstanding athletic ability. Will contribute
on special teams. Has experience on kickoff returns.
For complete report see:Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft.

Cam Newton, 1st Pick Overall 2011 NFL Draft

Newton, Cam Auburn 6050 248 4.59

Carolina Panthers

Junior entry. One-year starter. Junior college transfer. Started
career at the University of Florida. Won the junior college
national championship at Blinn (TX) Junior College in 2009.
Runs the spread, no huddle, run first edition. Confident and
aggressive in his play. Runs the dive and read option. Quick up
the field when he runs the ball. Big and strong. Uses the stiff arm
to ward off tacklers. Physical in the run game. Can take and
give a hit. Runs the ball out of the Wildcat. Can avoid defenders
in space. Question ability to pre-read, sight adjust, and locate
secondary receivers. His field vision and awareness are not readily
evident. Runs the quarterback counter sweep and follows his
blockers. Demonstrates an open field burst to run away from
defenders. Can elude pass rushers. Tall enough to see over the
line. Has a strong arm and fast ball when he needs it. Can zip the
ball on a shallow post route or hit a receiver on a 25-yard
comeback. Generally throws to wide open receivers. One flaw is
that he stares down and locks on a receiver. Will sling the ball
on the run off balance trying to make a play. Will need to learn
all the nuances and fundamentals of the pro passing game -
consistency, ability to anticipate windows in coverage, taking
snaps from center and dropping to the throwing point, For the
complete report see Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft

Nick Fairley, 13th Pick 2011 NFL Draft

Fairley, Nick Auburn 6037 291 4.87

Detroit Lions


Junior entry. One-year starter. Junior college transfer. Lombardi
Award winner. Long arms and measurables for the position.
Nose tackle or a four-man front defensive tackle. Pushes the
pocket as an inside pass rusher. Draws consistent double teams.
Gets his long arms up in the throwing lane. A disruptive penetrator
who consistently draws double teams. Will stop his feet and quit
working to the ball once he’s doubled at times. Will flash ability
to hustle on outside plays. A big man who can beat a hesitant
offensive lineman. Picks his spots and is explosive and aggressive
fighting to beat a block. Plays in a rotation where he is fresh.
Tendency to play high. Can overpower a center or guard with
strength or beat them with quickness. Sudden to shuck a blocker
or split a double team. Three sacks versus LSU. Guesses a lot,
but has above average instincts. Needs to improve his ability to
control blocker with his hands. His success is through the gaps.
He needs to adjust to blocking schemes quicker. May need extra
For the complete report see Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft

2011 NFL Draft Quarterbacks

For each position, we have ranked the players listed by
a special Ourlads’ formula we call OSR. When a prospect has an OSR rating
of 15/17, for example, he rated 15th out of the 17 athletes at his position.
Athletes are listed by position alphabetically. Each workout field is weighted
to the importance of the position – i.e.: for quarterbacks – height, the short
shuttle, 3 cone drill, and Wonderlic test are the most important. Broad jump,
vertical jump, 40-yard dash, and 20-yard dash are also important, but not as
important as the first four mentioned. The numbers recorded next to a
prospect’s name exceeded the previous year’s Combine average or Pro Bowl
players’ averages for the past five years. If there is only an OSR rating, the
athlete did not exceed any of the previous position averages.


QB – Ryan Colburn (Fresno State) OSR: 14/18. Andy Dalton (TCU)
OSR: 13/18. 4.82/40, 4.27/SS. Pat Devlin (Delaware) OSR: 11/18. 4.81/40,
33/VJ, 9-8/BJ, 4.34/SS. Nathan Enderle (Idaho) OSR: 18/18. Blaine
Gabbert (Missouri) Junior. OSR: 7/18. 6043, 234. H-10”. 4.61/40, 33.5/VJ,
10-0/BJ, 4.26/SS, 6.84/3 cone. Did not participate in skills workout by
choice. Jerrod Johnson (Texas A&M) OSR: 12/18. 4.75/40, 4.31/SS. Colin
Kaepernick (Nevada) OSR: 8/18. 4.53/40, 32.5/VJ, 4.18/SS. Jake Locker
(Washington) OSR: 2/18. 4.50/40, 35/VJ, 4.12/SS, 6.77/3 cone. Ryan Mallett
(Arkansas) Junior. OSR: DNP. 6066, 253. H-10 ¾”. Did not run, do 3 cone,
or shuttle by choice. Greg McElroy (Alabama) OSR: 17/18. 4.84/40, 33/VJ.
Did not throw, right hand fractured. Cam Newton (Auburn) Junior. OSR: 3/
18. 6050, 248. 4.56/40, 35/VJ, 4.18/SS. Christian Ponder (Florida State)
OSR: 4/18. H-10 ¼”. 4.63/40, 34/VJ, 4.09/SS, 6.85/3 cone. Josh Portis
(California-PA) OSR: 6/18. 4.59/40, 40/VJ, 4.12/SS, 6.84/3 cone. Ricky
Stanzi (Iowa) OSR: 16/18. H-10”. 32.5/VJ. Tyrod Taylor (Virginia Tech)
OSR: 1/18. H-10”. 4.47/40, 37.5/VJ, 4.09/SS, 6.78/3 cone. Scott Tolzien
(Wisconsin) OSR: 10/18. H-10”. 4.12/SS. Jeff Van Camp (Florida Atlantic)
OSR: 9/18. TJ Yates (North Carolina) OSR: 15/18. H-10 1/4”. 4.12/SS.

Nick Fairley and Other Defensive Tackles Notes 2011 NFL Draft

Nick Fairley,Stephen Paea and Other Defensive Tackle Notes 2011 NFL Draft


Nick Fairley is a disruptive penetrator who makes plays. Rotates where he
is always fresh. Good quickness for a big man. Hustles on downfield pursuit.
Pushes the pocket with strength. Cameron Heyward can play any position
in the front line 4-3 or 3-4 packages. Can dominate and shut down the run
game. Disappears at times. Inconsistent. Stephen Paea is an under-tackle
prospect in a four man front. Sudden first step quickness. A penetrator who is
best on the move. Drake Nevis plays in a rotation, a battler who gives good
effort. Plays low and with leverage. Quick hit and spin moves. Christian
Ballard has the talent to play inside if he plays low. A 4-3 or 3-4 end
candidate. A flash player who needs consistency. Jurrell Casey plays the 3
technique under-tackle where he shades the guard’s outside shoulder. Built
similar to Sedrick Ellis and Mike Patterson. A good effort power player. Phil
Taylor lost some weight, changed his jersey number, and may make some
money in the 2011 draft. A size player that can move. Good feet. Jerrell
Powe is a tackle to tackle run stuffer. Can be turned out and moved if he
doesn’t play low. Endurance could be a problem.

Notes on 2011 NFL Draft Prospects

Quarterback Notes:Cam Newton is a more skilled passer than Vince Young. His athletic
prowess is special. Junior Blaine Gabbert delivers the ball suddenly to his
receivers. No delay. Athletic and mobile. Stands tall in the pocket. Plays in a
spread ball control passing attack. Jake Locker has outstanding athletic
ability and a quick release. May be best in a play action offense. Ryan
Mallett’s best asset is his arm strength and size. He is skilled enough to take
advantage of coverage breakdowns. Christian Ponder has had durability
problems, but like Locker may be featured in a play action offense. A good
ball control passer who is mobile enough to buy time with his feet. Tough and
smart. Colin Kaepernick has good deep accuracy and the arm strength to
throw the deep out. Athletic and nimble-footed to get out of trouble and
make something happen. Will need technique work, but has talent.

Runningback Notes:Junior Mark Ingram has exceptional contact balance and agility in traffic.
Beats the first tackler on a regular basis. Daniel Thomas bookended his
junior year with a strong senior season. Lacks track speed, but makes the tough
three and four yard runs. Physical and athletic. DeMarco Murray should develop
into a solid NFL all-purpose type back that consistently catches the ball in his
hands. Has the speed to turn the corner and return kickoffs. Allen Bradford had
a stretch where he fumbled four times in twenty carries this fall. He appeared to
have cleaned up the ball security problem late in the year, running for over 212
yards and 2 touchdowns versus UCLA. Kendall Hunter overcame an injuryplagued
2009 by rushing for 1516 yards and 16 touchdowns. Hunter has good
running skills, vision, and cutting ability.

Kenrick Ellis and other notes on NFL Draft 2011

Notes on NFLPA Texas vs Nation All Star Game. Vol. I

Kenrick Ellis (Hampton) DT, 6050, 336. Arms 34 ¾”, hands 10 3/8”.
Has all the tools to play on the next level. Big and athletic. Explosive when
he plays low and with leverage. Pushes the pocket and pressures the
quarterback. Inconsistent in his play as he disappears at times. Andre
Holmes (Hillsdale) WR, 6045, 209. Arms 34”. Big receiver with long
arms. Raw skills but has talent. Inconsistent hands and had several drops
during the week. Will reach and extend for an off target pass. Robert
Housler (Florida Atlantic) TE, 6054, 249. Arms 34 3/8”. Has the speed to
test the vertical coverage. More receiver than blocker at this point. A good
route runner with good body control in and out of his cuts. Stephen
Burton (West Texas A&M) WR, 6016, 219. Can make the overhead
catch. Good focus and concentration. Good run after catch ability. A slot
receiver with developmental potential. Chris Matthews (Kentucky) WR,
6050, 224. Arms 33 5/8”. A big long-armed target. A possession type
receiver who gives a good effort to block downfield. Mario Fannin
(Auburn) RB, 5105, 225. A North-South runner who can make the hop
cut in the hole. Good vision. Catches the ball in his hands. Strong lower
body. Lacks finish speed. Ricardo Lockette (Ft. Valley State) WR, 6021,
207. His drops were off his chest trying to trap or cradle the ball. Lacks
confidence in his hands. Needs route development. Flashes quickness and
a third gear burst. Denarius Moore (Tennessee) WR, 6000, 191. Ran
good routes and catches the ball in his hands. Good vision and ball skills.
Finds the ball in transition out of his route. DJ Smith (Appalachian
State) LB, 5106, 237. A sideline to sideline linebacker who can slip a block
and make a play. Quick getting downhill and stacking the inside running
lanes. Good instincts. Byron Maxwell (Clemson) DC, 6006, 201. Big
corner who can run. Can be beat deep by double moves at times.
Inconsistent wrap-up tackler. Anthony Waters (Delaware) S, 6000, 201.
Good instincts and tackling ability. Courage on run support. Vance Cuff
(Georgia) DC, 5102, 171. Plays the ball well in the air. Goes up and
competes at the high point. Plays in the receiver’s back pocket. Good feet
and speed. Made a special teams tackle in the game. Mark LeGree
(Appalachian State) FS, 6000, 211. Can play both free and strong safety.
A face up tackler in the run game. Good instincts. Quick to break on ball.
Joe Morgan (Walsh) WR, 6005, 185. A small college athletic hand catcher.
Runs good routes and adjusts well to the ball in the air. Needs work, but
has tools to develop. Dropped a ball off his chest in practice. Derrell
Johnson-Koulianos (Iowa) WR, 5116, 204. Spent most of the week
answering scouts’ questions about his dismissal at Iowa. A natural hand
catcher. Can make a play in tight coverage. Has punt and kickoff return
skills. Good run after catch. Jerrell Powe (Mississippi) DT, 6020, 331.
Arms 33 1/8”. Physical inside player who made a tackle at the end of the
game to preserve the Texas win. More of a run player but did have a sack
in the game. Can push the pocket. A two-down flash player