Draft Rewind 2010 - Chris Cook - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CHRIS COOK: Virginia, 6016 212 4.45. Three-year starter. Rangy corner with good size. Can turn and run deep. Wrap tackler in run support. Needs to consciously work to bend his knees. Has a tendency to raise up and play too high then struggles to change direction. Athletic and smooth in his play. A good athlete with loose hips. Possesses good short area quickness for a cover-two corner. Good long speed to run and track vertical deep receivers. Some ball clubs may project him to free safety because of his size and range. Has an injury history and was suspended twice for academics. Not a dumb guy, just didn’t take care of business. Over his career he had 143 tackles, 19 passes broken up, and 7 interceptions. BTR:left 4.30, right 4.48. OSR:3/ 29. Second/third round. (A-32 1/2, H-9 3/8, VJ-38, SS-4.23).

Draft Rewind 2011 - Christian Ponder - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CHRISTIAN PONDER: Florida State, 6021 222 4.65. A three-year starter. Graduated in 2 ½ years and has been working on his MBA for the past year and a half. Learning complex NFL offenses will not be a problem. Has Kurt Warner type accuracy. Consistent ability to keep receivers on their routes with few adjustments. Throws a catchable ball with timing, touch, and rare ball placement to his receivers. Completed 68.8 percent of his passes in 2009. Patient passing the ball. Lets the play develop while reading coverages, then delivers ball. Equally skilled at throwing horizontal or vertical passes with accuracy. Quick release. Always ready to throw, keeps the ball up at shoulder level or above. No wasted motion. Tight spiral with velocity. Quick feet. Gets to throwing point quickly in conventional or shotgun alignments. Good mechanics. Can scramble out, gather himself, and throw accurately. Quick and fluid. A poised leader who doesn’t get rattled. Features the arm strength to fit the ball into tight spots in the “red zone.” Quick twitch from vision to launch point. He sees it, he hits it. Makes plays left or right on the move. Accurate on bootlegs and waggles. Played in nine games in 2010 before he had surgery on his right shoulder after being injured in the Clemson game. 2010 stats: 2044 passing yds, 61.5%, 20 TDs, 8 INTs. Ball velocity 51 mph. OSR:4/18. First/second round. (A-31 3/4, H-10 1/8, SS-4.09, VJ-34).

Draft Rewind 2007 - Brian Robison - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about BRIAN ROBISON: Texas, 6031 259 4.74. Three-year starter with good instincts and athletic ability. High motor. Long arms. Explosive first step. Good effort every down. Quick penetration to be disruptive. Quick feet. Will leverage blocker at the point of attack. Can flatten out and run down plays from behind. Will compete and go to the whistle. Needs to develop more pass rush moves. His hand use is average. An active player that fights pressure and doesn’t stay blocked. Will tackle on the rise. A contact player. Flashes some burst rushing the quarterback. Graded out first of 43 Combine participants in the defensive line. Vertical jump of 40.5 inches. Broad jumped over ten feet. Threw shot and discus for Texas track team. Third/ fourth round. (A-33 1/8, H-9 3/4, BP-27, 10-1.57).

Draft Rewind 2003 - Kevin Williams - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about KEVIN WILLIAMS: Oklahoma State, 6046 304 4.82. A tall defensive tackle with fairly long arms. Improving player. Came on strong as a senior. Was a standout at the Senior Bowl after a stellar Houston Bowl performance. Athletic. Very quick off the ball — dynamic penetrator who makes plays in the backfield. Agile. Has good balance. Needs to upgrade his strength but he’s a solid overall run defender. Gets too upright at times, but he has good technique — uses his hands well to maintain separation and play off blocks. Inconsistent in pursuit — shows a short burst but isn’t an all-out chaser on plays across the field. Has good feet — can get through the trash smoothly when moving laterally. Very good inside pass rusher with a fine combination of quickness, power, and moves. Strong with a hand slap. Spins quickly. Flexible. Has the body control to change directions or turn the corner. Strong in his closing burst. Could project as a “power” type end. Quality prospect who needs more strength and overall consistency.

Draft Rewind 2009 - Jasper Brinkley - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JASPER BRINKLEY: South Carolina, 6015 252 4.67. Three-year starter. Transfer from Georgia Military Prep. Plays square to the line of scrimmage. Good lateral quickness and speed to make plays on the perimeter. Downhill player that can work upfield and blow up a play. Better than average instincts and nose for the ball. Fills the inside running lanes with strength. Wrap up tackler. Can run with a tight end in man coverage. Not smooth in transition. Better in zone coverage. Quick take off on blitz. Good timing. Disruptive. Throws his body at the ball carrier. Strong inside thumper. Perfect fit for an inside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme where he has experience. Physical and explosive player. Quick to read and react. Active. Strong and rugged build. Impact hitter. Does not shy away from contact. Strong in his arms and shoulders to control a center or a guard. Strong, flexible, and tough. Always around the ball. Long arms to ward off blocks. Hard nosed and competitive. Sudden to scrape and fill inside running lanes. Good reactions to cut back. Missed seven games with an ACL tear in 2007. Just rounded into shape late in 2008. OSR:2/12. Third/fourth round. (A-33, H-9 1/4, BP-26, SS-4.35).

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 2009 - Jamarca Sanford - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JAMARCA SANFORD: Mississippi, 5097 214 4.52. Three-year starter. An active and productive tackler. Well built upper body. A competitor that relishes contact. Had six tackles in the Texas vs. Nation game. Quick to read and react on balls in front of him. Physically tough and aggressive. Plays with intensity. Good reactions to play off blocks and tackle. Will contribute on all special teams coverage. Consistent wrap up tackler. Good lateral movement and change of direction. Some hip tightness in his turns. Not real smooth or fluid, but he doesn’t waste a lot of motion either. Good awareness and field vision. Plays with confidence. Started four games as a linebacker when he was a sophomore. Made 287 tackles in his career. BTR:left 4.77, right 4.73. OSR:17/24. Seventh round. (A-31 1/2, H-8 5/8, VJ-33.5, SS-4.23).

Draft Rewind 2009 - Phil Loadholt - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about PHIL LOADHOLT: Oklahoma, 6080 343 5.49. Two-year starter. Junior college transfer. Long arms and big hands. Massive man. Lines up in a two point preset stance. Played left tackle at Oklahoma. Projects to a right tackle because of the lack of foot quickness. Inconsistent to move and slide his feet. Must work to bend his knees. Plays high. His punch goes to the facemask of defender at times. Below average flexibility for the position. If he gets his hands on target, he locks you up and mauls you. Appears to lack a sense of urgency at times. Lacks the quickness on backside cut blocks. Waist bends in pass protection. Two move defensive ends cause him major problems. Strong on down blocks. His feet are not close to the top tackles in this draft. Once he locks on a defensive end he can run them up the field. Position/wall off run blocker. Struggles to redirect. Gets some push in the running game. Long legs. Must consciously work to bend his knees. Off field red flags need to be addressed. OSR:20/47. Third/fourth round. (A-36 1/2, H-10, BP-24, 10-1.84).

Draft Rewind 2007 - Adrian Peterson - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ADRIAN PETERSON: Oklahoma, 6014 217 4.42. Junior entry, three-year starter. Powerful, strong, quick, and fast. Productive over career. Good quickness, agility, and balance for position. Classic downhill runner. Gets yards after initial contact. Hits zone stretch play hard and fast. Can make the long breakaway runs. Sudden initial quickness out of backfield. Lines up 8 yards deep. Runs like he’s his own blocker. Gets stronger the more he carries the ball. Peripheral vision and cutback ability. Punishes tacklers. Can’t be arm tackled. Has the ability to make big plays every time he touches the ball. Catches the ball in his hands on screens and flat routes. Doesn’t go down easily. Lateral moves and quickness as needed. Well built, muscular and solid. Injury history. Somewhat of a leggy runner. Runs high. Can improve his blocking skills on pass protection and blitz pickup. First Oklahoma running back to rush for over 3000 yards in his first two years. Over 4000 yards for his three year career. Point of contact he gets his pad level. Workhorse type back. Has had injuries, but he carries the ball more than most backs (747 carries in career.) Good awareness and ability to make the defenders miss. Game breaker. Open field runner. Hits holes at full speed. Can cut back against the flow. Has a burst after he slides off the tackle. Feature NFL type back that can carry the ball 20-25 times or more per game. First round. (A-33 3/4, H-9 1/4, SS-4.16, BP-16).

Draft Rewind 2006 - Chad Greenway - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CHAD GREENWAY: Iowa, 6024 242 4.76. Three-year starter. Good combination of power, speed, and athletic ability. Best coverage linebacker at Senior Bowl. Can cover backs, tight ends, and wide receivers in the slot. Good change of direction. Always around the ball. Every-down player. Good coverage on special teams. An athletic and rangy linebacker with sideline-tosideline speed. A physical player that runs through his tackles. A collision player with good lateral quickness. Can either run through the line or run the hump. Makes the play. Versatile enough to match up on the slot receiver as he did against Florida’s Chad Jackson and run with them man-to-man. Iowa is generally a zone team and Greenway is a solid zone player that breaks up quickly on plays in front of him. Instinctive. A disruptive player that is explosive and makes plays. Plays with reckless abandon. Has a tendency to play high, but can get under a blocker. Good knee bend. He does a good job of finding receiver inside with his hands. Keeps blockers off his legs and finishes play. Combine workout was average. Worked out well at Iowa’s pro day. First round pick. (A-31 1/4, H-9 1/8, BP-16, SS-4.22).

Draft Rewind 2009 - Percy Harvin - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about PERCY HARVIN: Florida, 5111 192 4.41. Junior entry. Two-and-a-half years as a starter. Big play utility athlete. Playmaker with rare speed. Built like a running back. Outstanding running skills and vision after catch. A hand catcher with soft hands to snatch the ball. Natural receiving skills. Has the feet to get his body in position to catch the ball. Can catch high, low, and behind. Runs a limited amount of patterns. Will need development on all the downfield routes. Has an upfield burst and strong leg drive. Used on counters and reverses. Threat as a runner. Can make people miss. Flashes blocking ability. Usually has his hands on the ball. Excellent leaper. Can catch a ball in a crowd. Will run crossers over the middle. Can take a hit and hold on to ball. No holdup on the line. Quick acceleration and footwork. Has the moves to elude. Has football intelligence. Most ball clubs want a receiver over six feet unless they are special. Harvin will only limit a great career by his decisions on and off the field. May have to be drafted by a team with a strong locker room. High maintenance player that has a problem with authority. Has an injury history including ankle, neck, hamstring, and heel problems. OSR:12/38. First/second round. (A-31 5/8, H-9 3/8, VJ-37.5, SS-DNP).

Draft Rewind 2008 - John Sullivan - Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JOHN SULLIVAN: Notre Dame, 6034 301 5.43. Four-year starter that makes all the line calls. Quick initial move. Gets depth and follows through to finish block when pulling and trapping. Light feet in pass protection. Plays square. Can anchor versus power. Has the size, strength, balance, and base to control defender and stop a charge. Keeps hands inside frame to stun and control pass rusher. Good lateral range. Quick initial set and lateral foot slide. Can wall off and change direction. Good effort player that hustles to make a second block. Competitive, smart, and athletic. Struggled in Senior Bowl practices. Inconsistent to pull and hit target on the run. Was on the ground after overextending and lunging. Did not bring his feet. Waist bender. Inconsistent to lock on and finish a block. Short arms. Has been durable and reliable over his career. OSR:30/42. Third/fourth round. (A-31 1/2, H-10, BP-21, 10-1.83).

Joe Webb, Minnesota Viking Wild Card, Draft Rewind 2010

What we said in 2010:

Webb, Joe AL-Birmingham 6023 223 4.45 Two-year starter at quarterback his junior and senior years. Outstanding athletic ability. Will be drafted as a height, weight, and speed developmental wide receiver. Big target and explosive athlete who caught the ball well in Senior Bowl practices. He did play receiver at UAB as a sophomore, so the position isn’t totally foreign to him (30 catches, 459 yards, 3 touchdowns.) May get drafted higher like Matt Jones, former Arkansas quarterback that was a first round pick. Was the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year and threw for over 2000 yards and rushed for over 1000 yards two years in a row. Webb had 3726 yards as a senior, 21 touchdown passes, and 11 touchdown runs. He also had one touchdown reception. Graduated in December with a degree in criminal justice. Has an 11-5 broad jump and 21 on the bench press. Was not invited to the Combine. Third/fourth round. (A-33 3/4, H-10 3/4, VJ- 42.5, SS-4.04).

Stephen Burton, Minnesota Vikings, 236th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Burton, Stephen West Texas A&M 6013 221 4.49
Two-year starter. Junior college transfer from Long Beach Community College. Can make the overhead catch. Good focus and concentration. Good run after catch ability. A slot receiver with developmental potential. Explosive off the ball. At his recent pro day he ran a blistering 1.48/10 yard dash. Good hands to make the circus type catches on bad throws. Built like a running back. Productive possession type receiver who played in a spread offense where he was the second leading receiver. Has some ascending skills and production, but needs pro skill development. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

D'Aundre Reed, Minnesota Vikings, 215th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Reed, D’Aundre Arizona 6037 261 4.89
D’Aundre Reed was in a three end rotation at Arizona with Brooks Reed and Ricky Elmore. He played in 39 games over his last three years. At the Combine he put up 225 pounds 30 times. He has long arms and big hands for the position. He will finish long pursuit. A developmental project, he flashes explosiveness. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Reed as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Ross Homan, Minnesota Vikings, 200th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Homan, Ross Ohio State 6003 240 4.68

Two-and-a-half year starter. Somewhat mechanical in movements but overall is athletic and has a burst in pursuit. Decent change of direction and range, hustles in pursuit. Struggles to get off a block and spent way too much time on the ground. Tends to get caught up in the traffic instead of getting downhill and to the ball. Lacks power to take on a block and will get covered up. Active and aggressive. He needs to be in a scheme that will keep him from getting blocked. He is at his best in pursuit on the edge. Has the characteristics of a Will linebacker in a 4-3. Shorter arms than ideal for the position. Good football intelligence. Understands the zone concepts and has good awareness. Can run with backs on swing and check down routes. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Brandon Fusco, Minnesota Vikings, 172nd Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Fusco, Brandon Slippery Rock 6041 302 5.21

Four-year starter who is a good effort player with the tools to develop. Will need to improve more functional strength to handle inside power players. Dominates players at his level of competition. Two-time team captain who is athletic and intense in his play. Mentally tough. Started his career as a linebacker. Spent the week at the Senior Bowl getting accustomed to the speed and power of the game. Good first step quickness, plays on his feet, and works to finish. Flashes explosiveness when he bends his knees. Must learn to redirect and shift his weight quickly to beat an opponent. His hands are out of sync with his feet. Keeps a good base and stays square. Too high to anchor against power. Must keep his pads down. Fusco has the raw material to play on Sundays. His breakdowns come from lack of technique. In a nutshell, he lacks position skill level but is a developing size, intelligent, and athletic prospect. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Mistral Raymond, Minnesota Vikings, 170th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Raymond, Mistral South Florida 6012 194 4.59

Mistral Raymond started 15 games at South Florida and has experience at both corner and safety. He recorded 52 tackles, four tackles for loss, and seven pass breakups in 2010. He went from walk-on to starter to team captain after transferring from Ellsworth Junior College in 2008 where he played for two years. The tall, rangy developmental corner had the following pro day results: 8/BP, 32.5/VJ, 10-2/BJ, 4.51/SS, and 7.14/3 cone. The Vikings liked what they saw at the South Florida pro day workouts.

DeMarcus Love, Minnesota Vikings, 168th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Love, DeMarcus Arkansas 6045 318 5.25

Three-year starter at the open side tackle position. Must move inside if he has a chance to play on the next level. For two years he struggled with edge speed rushers. Plays with a good base and athletic ability. Flashes the ability to play with strength and quickness. Possesses long arms and the ability to play in a zone blocking offensive scheme. Slender lower body. Works to bend his knees and keep a base in pass protection but will get his feet tied up when he has technique breakdowns. Question positional awareness. Can mirror and slide his feet to wall off an edge pass rusher at times. Inconsistent in his overall play and technique breakdowns. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Brandon Burton, Minnesota Vikings, 139th Pick, 5th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Burton, Brandon Utah 5115 190 4.53

Junior entry. Two-year starter who is an average athlete for the position. Has some hip tightness in his turns. Good foot quickness with a closing burst on the ball. Good ball skills. Has enough speed to stay on a vertical receiver’s hip. Good coverage skills. Transitions out of his pedal to all route angles. Has some stop and go quickness and plant and drive. Fringe athletic skills. May be a nickel corner with developmental time. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.