2012 Draft Nuggets - Markelle Martin, Oklahoma State, FS

Markelle Martin, Oklahoma State, 6006 202

Three-year starter who is interchangeable as a free or strong safety. Has the ability to key and diagnose a play quickly. Reads patterns and anticipates with quick reactions. Explosive hitter when he breaks up on the ball. Runs through the receiver. However he is not always under control and gets some untimely penalties and will take bad angles at times. A physical enforcer in the secondary. Receivers know where number 10 is at in the secondary. Long arms with good jumping ability. Can cover tight ends and backs out of the backfield. Can stick his foot in the ground and drive quickly on a ball in front of him. Quick burst. Has some hip tightness. Plays the ball. Takes a direct line to the receiver. Has the speed and range to overlap the corner down the field. A confident and daring safety who will undercut a route to make a big play.

Tommie Campbell, Tennessee Titans, 251st Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Campbell, Tommie 6027 203 4.38
Tommie Campbell transferred to California (PA) from Edinboro (PA) where he played in 2007. He had previously played at Pittsburgh in 2005-06. He ran his 40 at the Valero Cactus Bowl, the Division II all-star game in Texas. A raw, over-aged corner/safety, he is a developmental player. On his pro day on 3/16/11 his numbers were:  34/VJ, 10-3/BJ, 4.25/SS, and 7.09/3 cone. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Campbell as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Curtis Holcomb, San Francisco 49ers, 250th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Holcomb, Curtis Florida A&M 5103 192 4.51
Curtis Holcomb was a four-year starter at Florida A&M. He will get a shot at corner and special teams. At his pro day on 3/16/11 his workout numbers were:  1.55/10, 18/BP, 33.5/VJ, 10-0/BJ, 4.29/SS, and 7.01/3 cone. The 49ers liked what they saw at the Florida A&M pro day workouts.

Jonathan Nelson, St. Louis Rams, 229th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Nelson, Jonathan Oklahoma 5107 198 4.56
Jonathan Nelson must make an impression on special teams. A developmental player, his pro day numbers on 4/4/11 were: 1.51/10, 22/BP, 43/VJ, 11-4/BJ, 4.16/SS, and 6.91/ 3 cone. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Nelson as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Colin Jones, San Francisco 49ers, 190th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Jones, Colin TCU 5114 201 4.39

Started 18 games in his career. In 2010 he flourished with 80 tackles and 11 1/2 tackles for loss. An ascending player who played strong safety in the TCU 4-2-5 defensive scheme. Nagging injuries hindered his consistency and growth in the secondary early in his career. A good athlete with rare speed. Needs to get stronger. Had a pick six interception against UNLV. A former all-state running back who was one of the top-100 sprinters in Texas. Will contribute on all special teams coverage units. Was productive as well at backing up at safety in 2007 and 2008. Has had chronic right hamstring problems. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Mark LeGree, Seattle Seahawks, 156th Pick, 5th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

LeGree, Mark Appalachian St. 5114 210 4.56

Three-year starter who is a ball hawking free safety with excellent recognition of run or pass. Top level football intelligence. Accurate key and quick reactions to what he reads. Nose for the ball. Disciplined, accurate, and dependable. Knows his responsibilities. Up quick to force the point in run support. Physical hitter. Competes for the ball at the high point. Solid tackler in the open field. Has range to close on the ball in flight. Was a three time first-team FCS All-American and a three time Buck Buchanan Award finalist (FCS defensive player of the year). Will contribute on all special teams. Has 23 career interceptions. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Robert Sands, Cincinnati Bengals, 134th Pick, 5th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Sands, Robert West Virginia 6045 217 4.55
Junior entry. Three-year starter who is tall and a long strider. A leggy safety who struggles to bend his knees and break down to make a tackle or change directions. Plays in a 3-3-5 defensive scheme. Not quick-footed. Takes inconsistent angles to the ball. His height and long arms are a positive asset in the seams and underneath coverage where the quarterback must throw over the top of him. Not shy on run support. Will hit and wrap at times. At other times he thinks a big shoulder hit will get a back down. Marginal hip flexibility and recoverability. Double clutches at times in closing quickness. Has an injury history. A good athlete who is aggressive and undisciplined in his play. Has better than average hands to catch the ball. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Chris Prosinski, Jacksonville Jaguars, 121st Pick, 4th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Prosinski, Chris Wyoming 6010 206 4.54

Chris Prosinski started 37 games for Wyoming and recorded 373 tackles, 5 interceptions, and broke up 21 passes. He is an ascending player who demonstrates good over the top range as a free safety in coverage, but can play sideline to sideline in the run game. The Jaguars liked his hitting ability, explosiveness, and athletic ability. He will be counted on to contribute immediately on special teams coverage. His pro day workout numbers on 3/3/11 were 6011, 201, 4.42/40, 1.56/10, 14/BP, 39.5/ VJ, 11-2/BJ, 4.28/SS, 6.85/3 cone. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Prosinski as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Quinton Carter, Denver Broncos, 108th Pick, 4th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Carter, Quinton Oklahoma 6005 208 4.59

Two-year starter who is a physical face up hitter with sideline to sideline range. Explosive hitter on run support. Good foot quickness and change of direction. Flashes a closing burst on the ball carrier in front of him or along the sidelines. Can run with tight ends and backs. Physical ability to stay on his feet and play off blockers. Good functional upper body strength. Put up 225 pounds, 23 times. A contact player who has a nose for the ball. No question that he has tackling courage. Durable and tough. Good visual skills. Plays smart and with good awareness. A competitor who plays with confidence and poise. An outstanding citizen with good leadership qualities. Gets high and is not the smoothest in his back pedal. Effective on edge blitzes with good timing and burst. Will contribute on all special teams coverage. An eventual starter with some pro coverage development. More than just a box type safety. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Chris Conte, Chicago Bears, 93rd Pick, 3rd Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Conte, Chris California 6023 197 4.53
Started seventeen games. A good athlete who is an aggressive run support player. Had corner experience before his move to safety. Plays hard with intensity and quickness. Instinctive with good field awareness. A wrap tackler in space. Takes good crossfield pursuit angles. Has some hip tightness in his turns. A developmental angular safety. Will contribute on special teams coverage. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Chris Culliver, San Francisco 49ers, 80th Pick, 3rd Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Culliver, Chris South Carolina 6003 199 4.40
Three-year starter. An athletic and speedy safety with corner skills. A zone type safety with size and rare speed. Good leaping ability and quick hands. Appears to have some hip tightness in his turns. Missed game one against Southern Mississippi while the NCAA investigated an insurance policy payment. Was injured in the Tennessee game. Will contribute in coverage on special teams. Not special as a returner. Backup type. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Marcus Gilchrist, San Diego Chargers, 50th Pick, 2nd Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Gilchrist, Marcus Clemson 5100 195 4.45
Two-year starter. A free safety with corner skills. Good foot
quickness with some hip tightness in his turns. Possesses short
area reactions and quickness. Competitive and productive over
his career. Was in on 107 tackles as a junior. Good ball skills and
functional speed. Understands zone concepts. Physical in the
run game. Smart and alert. Good anticipation to get a jump on
the ball. Good football intelligence. Has quickness off the turn
with acceleration and catch-up speed. Can run with receivers.
Good leaping ability and range. Closes quickly on the ball.
Physical and aggressive tacklers. Depending on the scheme could
start as a press corner or either safety position. Only one career
interception is a concern. Will contribute on the return game
and on special teams coverage.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Rahim Moore, Denver Broncos, 45th Pick, 2nd Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Moore, Rahim UCLA 5116 202 4.53
Junior entry. Three-year starter who demonstrates good ability
to quick key and diagnose a play. Fourteen career interceptions.
Has a wide range when playing in the deep zone area. Has the
ability to be where the ball is. Slender and rangy build. Active in
run support. Takes good angles. A better than average tackler.
Struggled to tackle physical backs like Bradford from USC.
Athletic in his movement. Smooth and easy with quickness.
Good feet and hip flexibility. Has the sixth sense to locate and
recognize pass or run. Good ball skills and reactions. Plays the
ball in the air. Has the speed and burst to overlap in deep coverage.
Can run in man to man coverage with tight ends, slot receivers,
and backs. Hard to shake. Smooth transitions. Will contribute
on all special teams coverage units.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Jerrard Tarrant, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Free Safety

Tarrant, Jerrard Georgia Tech 6003 204 4.62
Junior entry. Two year starter. Has experience as a corner,
safety, and punt returner. Productive in his play. Good short
area quickness. Majors in zone coverage. Average arm length to
reroute receivers. Has some hip tightness in his turns. Loses
position discipline at times by missing tackles and taking bad
pursuit angles. Will contribute on special teams coverage. Also
had a 13.4 punt return average as a sophomore. Red flags may
influence his draft position.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Will Hill, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Free Safety

Hill, Will Florida 6006 202 4.65
Junior entry. Fifteen starts. Physical and willing to support the
run. A tough and aggressive hitter. Plays off the blocks. Throws
his body around. Very fluid and smooth in his turns. Loose
hipped. No wasted motion. A perfect storm of size, speed, and
athletic ability. Plays faster than the verified 4.65 speed. Question
ability to read and react consistently to what he sees.
Undisciplined in his play and can get caught out of position.
Can be fooled on play action. Has more red flags than the
Russian Embassy. May or may not be drafted.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Deunta Williams,Free Safety

Williams, Deunta North Carolina 6016 205 4.55

Four-year starter. He has started 46 games in his career. He had
to sit out the first four games of the 2010 season.NCAA Suspension.
In 2007 he was moved from wide receiver to safety. He has 12
interceptions over the past four years. Long arms and big hands
for the position. A good athlete with foot quickness and hip
flexibility. Good change of direction. Demonstrates burst
quickness in run support and overlap coverage. Has recover
ability and closing quickness. Can play man to man or zone
coverage. Sticks his foot in the ground and drives on the run or
ball. Makes plays on his feet and off blockers. A contact player
who has tackling courage. Will wrap up. Plays with confidence,
poise, and toughness. Productive with 218 tackles in the past
four years. Can judge and compete for the ball at the high point.
Always in position to make a move on the ball. Gets a hand on
the ball to knock it away. Plays the ball in the air. Has good range
and takes good angles. He broke his right tibia in December 2010 in
the first half of the Music City Bowl win so no workout at the
Combine.For complete report see Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft.

Darian Stewart,St. Louis Rams, Free Safety

Darian Stewart was signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Rams and made the 53 man roster. What Ourlads said about him in the 2010 Draft GUIDE:

Stewart, Darian South Carolina 5110 216 4.58
Three-year starter that is athletic and versatile. Has played three secondary positions. Looks as physical as he plays in run support. Effective on edge blitzes. Plays linebacker in nickel packages. Explosive in run support. Good ability to key and diagnose a play quickly. Competitive and intense in his play. Generally a solid tackler with good body control. Productive in his play. Can be beat in coverage with the wrong mismatches.Loose hips for a smooth turn. Good timing and leaping ability. Good body control and lateral movement. Good ball reactions to knock down or strip the ball. Closes quickly on the ball carrier in front of him. A good box run playing safety. Will contribute on all special teams coverage. Over his career he had 197 tackles, 20 passes broken up, 2 interceptions, and 6 forced fumbles. BTR:left 4.35, right 4.53. OSR:14/21. Fifth/sixth round. (A-32 1/8, H-9, VJ-37, SS-4.34).

2011 NFL Draft,Free Safety,Deunta Williams, North Carolina

Four-year starter. He has started every game in his career, 38 and counting. In 2007 he was moved from wide receiver to safety. He has 12 interceptions over the past three years. A good athlete with foot quickness and hip flexibility. Good change of direction. Demonstrates burst quickness in run support and overlap coverage. Has recover ability and closing quickness. Can play man to man or zone coverage. Sticks his foot in the ground and drives on the run or ball. Makes plays on his feet and off blockers. A contact player who has tackling courage. Will wrap up. Plays with confidence, poise, and toughness. Productive with 171 tackles in the past three years. Can judge and compete for the ball at the high point. Always in position to make a move on the ball. Gets a hand on the ball to knock it away. Plays the ball in the air. Has good range and takes good angles.

Taylor Mays, Southern California Free Safety 2010 NFL Draft

Taylor Mays is a height, weight and speed athlete that will get a look at both strong and free safety.The way we see him after summer film study.

Four-year starter whose father, Stafford Mays, played eight years in the NFL as a defensive lineman. Big, fast, and an explosive hitter. When he’s dropped down in the box, he’s another linebacker. A middle of the field enforcer type safety that can run sideline to sideline. Competitive with physical toughness and the willingness to initiate contact. Plays at a high level of competency. Will light you up as a tackler, but does not always wrap up. He expects the velocity of his impact hit will get a ball carrier down. Has rare catch-up speed. Recognizes and reacts to run or pass quickly. Productive in run support. Willing to force. An aggressive train wreck type hitter that attacks the line of scrimmage. Plays off the blocker and makes the tackle in the open field. Can match up with receivers nose to nose. A confident player that closes quickly on the ball. Inconsistent to play the ball in the air.