Scotty McKnight, NY Jets, 227th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

McKnight Scotty Colorado 5104 182 4.55
Scotty McKnight is Colorado’s all-time leading receiver and only one of ten players in NCAA history to catch a ball in every game he played throughout his career. He walked on for the Buffalos and ended up catching 215 passes for 22 touchdowns. Childhood friend Mark Sanchez threw to him at his pro day. He has dependable hands and is a route runner. On his pro day on 3/9/11 his numbers were: 1.59/10, 13/BP, 34/VJ, 10-8/BJ, 4.03/SS, and 6.65/3 cone. The Jets liked what they saw at the Colorado pro day workouts.

Greg McElroy, NY Jets, 208th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

McElroy, Greg Alabama 6016 222 4.91
Two-year starter who is an efficient ball control passer with good ball placement. A very smart, aware, and heady prospect. Has a fringe skill level for an NFL quarterback. Average arm strength to keep a secondary honest. Best on short and swing routes. Good anticipation and decisions. Good leadership qualities. Can feel the rush and adjust to the pressure. Plays in a multiple offensive scheme. Good mechanics to throwing point. Good touch over the linebackers. Is a reliable manager of the game. Confident and consistent. Poised in the pocket. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Jeremy Kerley, NY Jets, 153rd Pick, 5th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Kerley, Jeremy TCU 5092 188 4.62
Started 20 games in career. Explosive stop and start quickness. Smaller and slower than he looks on tape. A playmaker in space. Quick in and out of his breaks. Has a burst upfield after catch. Runs the jailbreak screen like he owns it. Quick feet. Quick reactions. Sudden upfield on bubble screens. Plucks the ball away from his body. A slot type receiver with fringe speed. Made plays in key situations. Separates from defensive backs with his quickness. No hold up on the line of scrimmage. Will need pro route and skill development. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Bilal Powell, NY Jets, 126th Pick, 4th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Powell, Bilal Louisville 5103 204 4.52

Started 15 games in his career. Strong senior year. Good inside vision and leg drive. Plays in a spread offense. A downhill banger. Quick through the hole. Finishes his runs driving for extra yards. More of an upright runner, but does show some body lean on toss sweeps. Breaks arm tackles. Runs with some violence. Good contact balance. A north/south runner. Good eye-hand coordination. Lines up as a wide receiver at times. Soft hands. Will reach and extend for ball. Has the ability to find and hit a crease and cut in the hole. Just an average back before 2010 when a coaching staff change helped him break out as a runner and receiver. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Kenrick Ellis, NY Jets, 94th Pick, 3rd Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Ellis, Kenrick Hampton 6047 346 5.28
Three-year starter who stuffs the run from tackle to tackle. Transferred from South Carolina. 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. Disappears at times. Long arms and big hands for the position. Question instincts and awareness. Was dominant in his league. Could stack and shed at the point of attack. Can neutralize a double team. Inconsistent use of hands to control and separate from blocker. A developmental nose tackle who is a size prospect with inconsistent skills. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.