Josh Gatlin, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent,Defensive Corner

Gatlin, Josh North Dakota St. 6011 196 4.39
Started in three games. Played in 21 games over two years.
Junior college transfer from North Dakota State School of
Science. Physical run support corner with good cover skills.
Attacks the ball in the air. Functional strength to reroute
receivers. Competitive. Played in the Texas versus Nation game.
In 2009 he recorded 12 tackles in the Iowa State game. In 2010
he returned an interception for 57 yards versus South Dakota
State. A developmental size and speed prospect with inconsistent
skills and production. Related to Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin.
For complete report see: Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft

Ryan Jones, Undrafted Free Agent,Cornerback

Jones, Ryan NW Missouri St. 5111 197 4.45
Two-year starter. Played in 56 games in four years, including
playoffs. A cover-two press corner. Runs the route for the
receivers. Good short area quickness. Competitive in drills at
the Texas versus Nation game. Will contribute on special teams
Blocked three kicks as a freshman. Good instincts and quick
feet. A cover corner who needs work on his backpedal. Bearcats
use a bail technique. A developmental player who has a chance
to make a roster.

Has the size and speed. Skills are inconsistent. 2010
stats: 56 tackles, 6 TFL, 6 INTs, 13 PBU, 19 PD, 1 blocked kick.

Jimmy Smith, 27th Pick 2011 NFL Draft

Smith, Jimmy Colorado 6022 211 4.46

Baltimore Ravens

Two-year starter who is athletic and strong. Good arm length
for the position. Has some tightness in his hips. Good feet. Has
all the measurables for the position, but is undisciplined in his play.
Gets beat on double moves. Gets caught looking into the backfield
and the receivers gain separation. Will get burned on play action.
The Nebraska film showed several of his warts.Plays both press and
off man coverage.Has first round athletic ability.Has some red flags
to clean up.For complete report see:Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft.

Alterraun Verner DC Ourlads All-Rookie Team 2010

Alterraun Verner was drafted in the 4th round by the Tennessee Titans.
What Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft said about Verner:

Verner, Alterraun UCLA 5101 189 4.52
Three-year starter. A gambler that will jump routes. Struggles with
match-ups on big strong receivers. Can lose a receiver that gives him
double moves. Inconsistent tackler. Can be very good or slides off of
the tackle. Shorter arms than ideal. Productive tackler over his career
with 279 total tackles, 43 pass breakups, and 13 interceptions. Good
ball skills. Somewhat loose hipped in transition. Not much wasted
motion. Aggressive in run support, but gets himself in trouble by the
play action game fooling him. Competitive and plays the game with a passion.
A cover-two corner that is an aggressive ball hawk. Has returned
four interceptions for touchdowns. Will contribute on all special teams
coverage units. BTR:left 4.63, right 4.48. OSR:14/29. Fifth/sixth round.
(A-31, H-9 1/8, VJ-32, SS-4.12).

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).

2011 Draft,Corner,Prince Amukamara,Nebraska

Two-year starter. Came to Nebraska as a wide receiver. Has experience in both zone and man to man coverage. Good foot quickness and change of direction. Loose hipped. Fluid in his movement and turns. Good short area quickness. Aggressive and confident in press coverage. No hesitation on run support. Drives quickly on the ball carrier in front of him. Get them down type tackler. He does it all, wrap, cut, and drag down. Doesn’t shy away from contact. Good instincts. Can make up ground before the ball gets to the receiver. Very little wasted motion in his turns. Doesn’t lunge or overextend in press coverage. Gets to top speed quickly. Receivers rarely get separation on him. He runs their route and is always in position to make a play on the ball. Good range. Always around the ball. Catches the ball in his hands at the high point. Slaps away catchable balls. Competitive.

Patrick Robinson Florida State Defensive Cornerback 2010 NFL Draft

Patrick Robinson, Florida State is one of the top rated big corners available for the 2010 NFL according to Ourlads Scouting Services LLC:

Thirteen starts over the past two years. Big corner that is physical and can run. Plays the boundary corner and is alert enough to use the sideline as the 12th man in the running game. Intercepted six passes in 2007, including one each in five consecutive games. Has made big plays over his career, including blocking PATs that were returned for scores. Has the speed to run backs down from behind. Takes good pursuit angles on plays away from him. A good athlete with foot quickness and hip flexibility. Good change of direction and recover ability. He can stick his foot in the ground and drive off quickly. Sticky man cover ability. Flashes a quick burst and acceleration speed. Appears to have a strong upper body. Locks out his arms and separates from blockers. Good on run support. Willing tackler that will wrap up. Shows good awareness to recognize offensive set tendencies and react quickly to his keys. Plays with poise and confidence.