Draft Rewind 2010 - Greg Hardy - Carolina Panthers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about GREG HARDY: Mississippi, 6037 281 4.86. Started 13 games over career. Explosive edge speed from the left side. Can turn the corner and flatten down the line. Turns speed to power on his pass rush. Gains an advantage with his first upfield step and get off. Speed, acceleration, and talent are first round caliber. Lacks a high level of consistency. When he plays, he has undeniable talent and natural pass rushing skills. Question passion for the game and the desire to be a consummate pro player. Injury history has caused him to miss several games over his four year career. Was heavy at the East-West game and gained more weight prior to the Combine. Had his best year in 2007 when he made 52 tackles, 18 1/2 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks. In 2009 he had 16 tackles, 6 1/2 for loss, and 5 sacks. Career stats are 122 tackles, 39 1/2 tackles for loss, and 26 1/2 sacks. Edge speed:left 1.67, right 1.99. OSR:30/35. Third/fourth round. (A-34, H-9 3/4, BP-21, 10-1.82).

Draft Rewind 2004 - Eli Manning - New York Giants

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ELI MANNING: Mississippi, 6046 220 4.90. Son of former pro star Archie Manning and brother of current star Peyton Manning. Three year starter. Had a strong senior season — Maxwell Award winner. Fundamentally sound. Similar in mechanics to his brother. Tall and somewhat slender. Good athlete. Quick footed in his dropback. Sets quickly. Maneuverable. Doesn’t look to run but he can avoid pressure and slide outside. Maintains good control and throws effectively on the move. Holds the ball high and has a quick compact delivery and a strong arm. Very accurate in the short and intermediate range. Drills the ball nicely between defenders over the middle. Can fire the long out. Shows fairly good touch. Needs to improve his deep passing but has the arm strength to develop in this area. Smooth ballhandler. Fakes well. Patient and confident. Takes some chances and will force some balls into traffic at times. Not quite as gifted as his brother but is a very good prospect in his own right. Should be a very high pick and a quality longtime starter as a pro.

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 2010 - John Jerry - Miami Dolphins

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JOHN JERRY: Mississippi, 6054 332 5.20. Four-year starter with long arms. An above average athlete that can redirect in pass protection. Huge butt and big legs. A three position player at either guard or right tackle. Plays with a strong base. Naturally strong but not explosive in his play. Brother Peria Jerry was a first round draft choice in 2009 as a defensive tackle for the Falcons. Bends at the waist in pass protection but maintains contact. Stays balanced when sliding with man. Has the physical tools to pass block, but techniques are lacking. A push and steer run blocker that uses his hands effectively. Keeps position on his target. Pulls and runs aggressively, but is inconsistent to keep his feet, contact, and follow through. Waist bender on contact. Possesses some interesting physical tools, but needs technique work in his pass sets and run blocking. May need extra repetitions. OSR:14/40. Third/fourth round. (A-34, H-9 3/4, BP-31, 10-1.85).

Draft Rewind 2007 - Patrick Willis - San Francisco 49ers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about PATRICK WILLIS: Mississippi, 6011 242 4.56. A two-year starter with natural ability to find the ball and make plays. Good athletic ability and instincts for position. Excellent nose for the ball. Takes good angles in pursuit and is outstanding adjusting to movement on the run. Very good change of direction, moving downhill. Effortless to get through traffic. Explosive attacking blockers and gets separation with hand strength and quickness. Gets good depth on pass drops in zone coverage. Has sideline to sideline range with excellent closing speed. Good body control between the tackles and is explosive on contact. Can turn and run with tight ends down the seam. High cut (long legs) so he must make a concerted effort to bend his knees to protect his legs from low blocks. Inconsistent to keep leverage on the ball in space. A solid prospect with outstanding tools. Is versatile enough to play all three spots. Mentally and physically tough. Aggressive and competitive. Plays consistently at a high level. A knee bender that must keep his butt down so he doesn’t play tall. Uses his hands effectively to shed and ward off blocks. Strong at the point of attack with functional strength. Athletic and savvy enough to play in coverage. First round. (A-34, H-9 3/4, BP-22, SS-4.47).

Draft Rewind 2009 - Michael Oher - Baltimore Ravens

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MICHAEL OHER: Mississippi, 6045 309 5.35. Four-year starter. Plays with good knee bend and balance in his base. Thick butt and legs. Inconsistent to stay back on his heels and play with flat feet. Needs to finish his blocks better. Long arms and big hands. Good feet to adjust on the perimeter. Will drop his head in pass protection at times. Locks out and slides his feet. Good lateral range. Works his feet to shadow rusher. Experience at both guard and tackle. Plays left tackle. Has the agility and balance to handle good defensive ends. Feet are quick enough to pick up a pass rush and fold block. Functional strength at the point of attack. He possesses the athletic ability to be successful at offensive tackle. Flashes some sudden impact pop and range. Quick to gain and maintain wall off position. Plays with a good base in both the pass and run game. Can slide and adjust his feet as a pass protector. Note** Michael Lewis’ book ‘The Blind Side’ features Oher’s troubled youth and the hype around the recruiting process. OSR:29/47. First/second round. (A-33 1/2, H-10 3/8, BP-21, 10-1.78).

Draft Rewind 2009 - Mike Wallace - Pittsburgh Steelers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MIKE WALLACE: Mississippi, 6003 199 4.30. Three-year starter. Rare speed and athletic ability. No hold up in press coverage. Catches the ball in his hands, but will cradle the ball as needed. Gains separation on his break out of cuts. Slender build. Raw in every phase of his game but has speed and quickness to give him a chance. When played in off coverage, he quickly eats up the cushion. Can make the overhead catch over either shoulder down the field. Averaged over 10 yards per carry on nine reverses. Will contribute as a kickoff return specialist. Has two returns for touchdowns in career. Has a third gear burst to run away from tacklers. Quick feet to beat bump coverage. Can avoid and show a burst to get upfield and separate. Has decent flexibility in his hips and knee bend. Has the ability to jump over a defender. An ascending player with Sunday type tools. OSR:4/38. Third/fourth round. (A-31 3/8, H-9, VJ-40, SS-4.30).

Draft Rewind 2008 - BenJarvus Green-Ellis - New England Patriots

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about BENJARVUS GREEN-ELLIS: Mississippi, 5105 219 4.65. Three-year starter that is inconsistent to let the play develop. Drives legs on contact. Tough runner that runs hard. Runs with his pads over his toes. Can take and give out hits. Sudden first step. Not a fumbler. Competitive back that has questionable vision and running instincts. Runs the inside and outside zone plays. Not an elusive runner. Not used as a receiving threat out of the backfield. Body cradle catcher. Not a hand catcher. Learns with normal reps. Has been durable over career. OSR:20/33. Seventh round/priority free agent. (A-30 3/8, H-9, SS-4.50, BP-24).

Jerrell Powe, Kansas City Chiefs, 199th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Powe, Jerrell Mississippi 6016 335 5.29

Two-year starter but played in every game as a sophomore. Thick upper and lower body build. Built for power with good first step quickness for a big man. Depending on a ball club’s scheme, he may be drafted as a defensive tackle. Strong in his arms and shoulders. Physically tough enough to stack a double team. When he plays nose tackle he has very good agility and the ability to change direction. Has quick feet, explosiveness, and quick reactions. As a penetrator, he can get off on the snap and push the play deep. Is comfortable playing the cocked nose position. Has been durable at a very physically demanding position. He is accustomed to close quarter battling. Presses the pocket with a power rush, but has other tricks in his bag. Plays in a rotation where he is always fresh, but is productive and active when he’s in the game. A two-down run player. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Jonathan Cornell, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Outside Linebacker

Cornell, Jonathan Mississippi 6006 235 4.82
Three-year starter. Experience at both the middle Mike linebacker
and Will the weakside outside linebacker in the 4-3 defensive
scheme. Good laterally. Plays square and maintains his leverage on
blocks. Always near the ball. Will take the gap openings when
there. Fills the inside gaps aggressively. Finishes long pursuit. Cat
quick. Stays on his feet on roll blocks. Good timing on delayed blitz
package. Makes plays all over the field. Will contribute on special
teams. Plays on the punt coverage team.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Fullbacks,NoseTackles & Specialist Notes 2011 NFL Draft

FB – Shaun Chapas (Georgia) OSR: 5/7. 23/BP, 35.5/VJ, 7.13/3 cone.
Stanley Havili (Southern Cal) OSR: DNP. Medical exclusion due to left
shoulder injury, no bench press or workout. Henry Hynoski (Pittsburgh)
Junior. OSR: 6/7. 6003, 257. 24/BP. Strained left hamstring on 1st 40 yard dash,
did not run again or do shuttles or 3 cone. Owen Marecic (Stanford) OSR: 7/7.
22/BP, 7.10/3 cone. Anthony Sherman (Connecticut) OSR: 2/7. 32/BP.

NT – Sione Fua (Stanford) OSR: 18/25. A-34”, H-10 ½”. 30/BP, 4.54/SS.
Chris Neild (West Virginia) OSR: 6/25. H-10 ¾”. 30/BP, 5.06/40, 4.46/SS.
Jerrell Powe (Mississippi) OSR: 24/25. A-33 ¼”. 27/BP. Ian Williams
(Notre Dame) OSR: 19/25. 31/BP.

Specialists – The following specialists took part in the Combine but were not given
an OSR rating: Danny Aiken (Virginia) long snapper, Dan Bailey (Oklahoma
State) placekicker, Matt Bosher (Miami) punter, Ryan Donahue (Iowa) punter,
Kai Forbath (UCLA) placekicker, Reid Forrest (Washington State) punter, Alex
Henery (Nebraska) placekicker, Chas Henry (Florida) punter, Josh Jasper (LSU)
placekicker, and Jake Rogers (Cincinnati) placekicker

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

2010 NFL Draft Defensive Ends

1. Morgan, Derrick* Georgia Tech 6040 280 4.80

2. Dunlap, Carlos* Florida 6060 290 4.80

3. Griffin, Everson* Southern Cal 6030 280 4.80

4. Graham, Brandon Michigan 6006 275 4.80

5. Hardy,Greg Mississippi 6040 260 4.75

Derrick Morgan, junior entry. Sudden first step quickness. Lines up at
both right and left end depending on the match-ups. Plays well on his feet
or down in four-point stance. ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Plays
hard every down. Carlos Dunlap, junior entry with good athletic ability
and edge pass rush quickness. A speed rusher that is active with his long
arms. Everson Griffin, junior entry, plays both in a two-point stance or
down in a three-point stance. Plays like a linebacker on his feet. Quick
first step to rush the quarterback. Good lateral quickness and works to
finish the play. Brandon Graham is shorter than ideal but is productive
and competitive. Greg Hardy spends more time in the “tub” than Hugh
Hefner’s houseguests. When he plays, he has undeniable talent, speed,
athletic ability, and natural pass rushing skills. ABOVE AVERAGE

Others with draftable grades: Rahim Alem (LSU), Tyson Alualu
(California), Danny Batten (South Dakota State), Alex Carrington
(Arkansas State), Antonio Coleman (Auburn), Jermaine Cunningham
(Florida), Dexter Davis (Arizona State), Hall Davis (Louisiana-Lafayette),
Brandon Deaderick (Alabama), Auston English (Oklahoma), John Fletcher
(Wyoming), Junior Galette (Stillman), Carl Ihenacho (San Jose State),
Jammie Kirlew (Indiana), Austen Lane (Murray State), Brandon Lang
(Troy), Erik Lorig (Stanford), Albert McClellan (Marshall), Greg Middleton
(Indiana), Nawa’akoa Misi (Utah), James Ruffin (Northern Iowa), O’Brien
Schofield (Wisconsin), George Selvie (South Florida), Cameron Sheffield
(South Florida), Daniel Te’o-Nesheim (Washington), Adrian Tracy
(William & Mary), Lorenzo Washington (Alabama), CJ Wilson (East
Carolina), Lawrence Wilson (Ohio State), Lindsey Witten (Connecticut),
Corey Wootton (Northwestern), Willie Young (North Carolina State)

Underclassmen: Kevin Basped (Nevada), Carlos Dunlap (Florida), Clifton
Geathers (South Carolina), Everson Griffin (Southern Cal), Jerome Hayes
(Penn State), Derrick Morgan (Georgia Tech), Jason Pierre-Paul (South
Florida), Jason Worildo (Virginia Tech)

Average number of defensive ends drafted per year: 23