Draft Rewind 2010: Eric Decker WR Denver Broncos

Denver's Eric Decker had a breakout game Sunday vs. Cincinnati catching five passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns.He has also been a major contributor on return teams. What we said about Decker when he came out in 2010:

Decker, Eric Minnesota 6031 217 4.55 Started 33 games over career. Big physical receiver that can take a hit. A good enough athlete to have a future at pro football or pro baseball. Injured in the Ohio State game and was lost for the rest of the year. Holds the Gophers’ career reception record. Will go up at the high point for the ball or lay out. Holds the ball after collision. Strong hands to snatch the ball. Excellent eyehand coordination to adjust to an off target pass. A consistent hand catcher that will double move defensive backs. Quick in and out of his breaks. Will stalk and mirror defensive backs down the field. Physical receiver with good focus. Strong run after catch ability. Draft status may be affected by Lisfranc foot surgery. In 2009 had 50 catches for 758 yards, 15.2 yards per catch, and 5 touchdowns. Did not work out at the Combine due to left foot surgery. Third round talent. (A-31, H-9 1/8, VJ-DNP, SS-DNP).

Adrian Clayborn, 20th Pick 2011 NFL Draft

Clayborn, Adrian Iowa 6025 281 4.83

Three-year starter who is explosive, disciplined, and relentless in his play. He is as good as any defensive lineman in the past several years to disengage a blocker and make a play. In short, he doesn’t stay blocked. Excellent use of hands to separate, strength to pull and jerk. Stays on his feet. Has slippery quality. Plays with power and activity in his legs. A ready built four-man front right defensive end. Strong against double teams. Plays with leverage. Sudden to read and react after controlling blocker. Gave second round draft choice, Rodger Saffold, fits in 2009. Can feel pressure and react on the move. Explosive when delivering a blow. Good power base with strength to hold his ground. Good balance and body control. His arm length is average but his hand quickness, punch, placement, and extension are unique. Closes inside with authority. Has the lateral speed and quickness to string out and pursue to the sideline. Good awareness and instincts to play a variety of blocking schemes and combination blocks. Productive versus pass or run. Doesn’t lose ground when he tackles a ball carrier. Hard hitter. Athletic through traffic. Urgent and intense. Has good take off quickness on his pass rush. Tenacious. Accelerates off blocks. Burst to close on quarterback. Works his feet and hands together. Turns speed to power. Was born with a mild case of Erbs’ palsy and had some nerve damage in his neck and right side. Did not need surgery but may be relegated to the right side only because of it. Medical and a red flag will determine his draft status. Questions are still unanswered as to why he didn’t bench at the Combine or compete at the Senior Bowl. Productive in 2009 with 70 tackles, 11 1/2 sacks, 2 PBU, and 8 1/2 TFL. 2010 stats: 52 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, 7 TFL, 1 FF, and 1 PBU.

Robert Quinn, 14th Pick 2011 NFL Draft

Quinn, Robert North Carolina 6040 265 4.65

Junior entry. Two-year starter. Plays right defensive end in a four man front. Missed the 2010 season due to a suspension by the NCAA for accepting illegal benefits. Was the best pass rusher in the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2009. Possesses natural hand, foot, and lateral quickness. Doesn’t stay blocked despite the fact he draws several holding calls during a season. Tough to block as a pass rusher. Good flexibility to run the hoop or bend off the edge. Can slip and accelerate off a block. Fast twitch pass rusher who can explode and jolt a pass protector. An instinctive athlete who is disciplined in his contain rush and checks reverses and counters before he sprints from the backside to get in on the play. Would like to see him finish better at times by wrapping up. Good change of direction with a closing burst to the ball carrier. Jams the tight ends to avoid a free release. Needs to improve his ability to shed and stack in the run game. Has the tools, needs the technique. Was voted the ACC’s Brian Piccolo Award winner as the league’s most courageous player in 2008. As a senior in high school, a tumor was found on top of his spinal cavity. It was benign; however it caused a fluid buildup that had to be drained and is checked twice a year. Quinn was a 3-time state heavyweight wrestling champion in South Carolina. His record was 86-0. Father, James Quinn, was an Olympic caliber hurdler. 2009 stats: 52 tackles, 19 TFL, 11 sacks, 6 FF.

Erik Ainge retires from New York Jets

Erik Ainge retired from the New York Jets today after a series of drug related problems. What Ourlads NFL Scouting Service said about Ainge as a pro prospect in 2008: Ainge,Erik Tennessee 6054 225. Started two full years in 2006 and 2007. Had eleven additional starts in 2004 and 2005. Missed parts of first two years with injuries. Tall and angular quarterback. Does a good job of seeing the field. Patient in the pocket. Sees everything in front of him. He takes what the defense gives him. Increased his passing percentage by twenty percent from 2005 to 2006. Plays in both the conventional and shotgun offense. If he has time, he can find the holes in the secondary. Will short-arm passes at times because he drops his right elbow. Classic pocket passer that has limited mobility. Has a deliberate set up. Long strides back to throwing point. A right-handed passer with a quick release. Has the arm strength to throw the deep ball but has been cursed by drops. Generally smart and poised in the pocket.

Can handle the pressure of the position. Has the ability to manage the team from start to finish. Nephew of Celtic General Manager Danny Ainge. Ball velocity 52 mph. OSR:15/17. Fourth/Fifth Round. Ainge was drafted in the fifth round.

Adrian Taylor, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Defensive Tackle

Taylor, Adrian Oklahoma 6033 311 5.10
Three-year starter. Naturally strong. Can play the defensive
interior position in the four man front. Plays high at times, but
can stack and shed. Above average athletic ability, is tough and
physical. Hard to tie up on a reach block. Can extend on a run
block with a punch. Gives a good effort. Productivity was down
in 2010 with 12 tackles, 1/2 TFL, and 1/2 sack. He played in six
games before suffering an Achilles injury. Has a past injury
history.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Kevin Rutland, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Defensive Corner

Rutland, Kevin Missouri 5115 190 4.46
Two-year starter. Strong senior year. Good leaping ability. Has
special teams experience. Some tightness in his hips. Not smooth
in transition. Has some short area quickness with experience at
both corner and safety. Good size and speed. Average athletic
ability for the position. Developmental practice squad type
project.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.

Roberto Davis, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Outside Linebacker

Davis, Roberto NW Missouri St. 6022 254 4.89
Two-year starter. Started career at New Mexico State. Transferred
to Reedley (CA) Junior College and finished up at NW Missouri
State. Played in the offensive line at New Mexico State. Earned
the MVP of the Texas versus Nation game. Has the quickness to
get around the edge and pressure the quarterback. Plays low and
can leverage the blocker. A good developmental 3-4 rush
linebacker. Productive and instinctive. Maintains leverage on
the blocks. Reacts well to pass or run. Finds the ball. Sees,
registers, and reacts. Keeps the blockers off his body and stays
on his feet. Shoulder surgery late March.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Darvin Adams, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Wide Receiver

Adams, Darvin Auburn 6021 190 4.56
Junior entry. Two year starter who is a slender possession receiver.
Plays the “x” receiver position in a run oriented spread offense.
Will catch the medium zone dig route over the middle. Catches
the ball away from his frame and can make the tough catch.
Holds the ball on contact. Runs good but elementary spread
type pass patterns. Needs to get more upper and lower body
strength. A one speed type receiver who lacks an explosive first
step off the line. A developmental receiver who has a chance to
make a team if he elevates his position skills.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.

Ray Dominguez, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Offensive Guard

Dominguez, Ray Arkansas 6040 334 5.45
Three-year starter. Plays the strong tackle position. The offensive line
flip flops - both guards and tackles learn the right and left sides. Projects
inside to guard. Better run blocker than edge pass protector. Has good
anchor strength against the bull rush. Inconsistent finish. Plays with a
wide base in pass protection. Long arms and strong hands. Will grab the
steering wheel and bury defensive tackle at times. May develop into a
zone run blocking mauler in the run game. Will compete and give
effort. Developmental prospect.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Alex Wujciak, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Inside Linebacker

Wujciak, Alex Maryland 6025 246 4.78
Three-year starter. Team captain. A productive playmaker with
over 100 tackles per year for three straight years. Averaged 9.3
tackles per game in 2010. Terps’ leading tackler. Good instincts
and toughness at the point of attack. Projects to the Mike or
middle linebacker in a 4-3 or the run stuffing inside linebacker
in a 3-4. Physically and mentally tough. Good intensity in his
play. An average athlete who is a try hard, overachiever type.
Will contribute on special teams coverage units.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.

Terrance Turner, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Wide Receiver

Turner, Terrance Indiana 6016 220 4.62
Three-year starter. Team captain. Has good run after catch
ability. Played in a spread offense that featured bubble screens,
outs, hitches, and quick slants. Catches the ball in his soft hands.
Will reach and extend for the ball away from his body. Catches the ball with an intent to run. Natural running motion. Can break a tackle. Finishes play. A good athlete and a competitor with good football character. Will come off the corner and block a safety. Has rare leaping ability to go with his reliable hands. Will double move a corner or a safety down the field. A developmental receiver with good tools.
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.

John Clay, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Running Back

Clay, John Wisconsin 6004 231 4.87
Junior entry. Two-year starter. Downhill between the tackles
runner who lacks finish speed. Plays in a run oriented I-formation
pro style offense where he is featured in short yardage and on
the goal line. Runs with good lower body strength. Good foot
quickness for a big man. Has weighed as much as 260 pounds.
Got down to 231 pounds for the Combine. Runs behind a huge
zone blocking offensive line. An upright runner who follows
and utilizes the blockers. Gains yards after initial hit. Always
going forward. Has more power and leg drive to break tackles.
Not a make you miss type back. Must develop a role on the next
level. Only caught 11 passes in his career.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Eric Gordon, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Outside Linebacker

Gordon, Eric Michigan State 5115 227 4.54
Four-year starter who is an instinctive and undersized linebacker
that makes plays. Always around the football. Was invited to the
East/West Shrine game as a strong safety. To his credit, he insisted
that he was a linebacker and played well during the week. Hard to
block. Slips blocks and pursues play. Experience at both Sam and
Will linebacker in the 4-3. Good intensity. Doesn’t stay blocked. A
knee bender who stays on his feet and in balance. Good lateral
quickness and speed. Will be an asset on all special teams coverage
units. Started 49 straight games, a Michigan State record.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.

Lestar Jean, 2011 NFL Undrafted Free Agent, Wide Receiver

Jean, Lestar Florida Atlantic 6030 212 4.65
Two-year starter. An angular receiver with better than average
hands. Deceptive speed. Can make the tough catch. Has decent
contact balance. A high cut receiver who struggles to get off
press coverage. Catches a lot of horizontal passes in the spread
system and then gets upfield. Lacks the burst out of his cuts.
Ran a 4.53 with the wind at his pro day and a 4.63 against the
wind. Not an explosive off the line receiver, but a hard working
possession type who will give a willing effort to block in the run
game. Football is important to him. Was not offered any
scholarships out of high school after a year of prep school. He
took his highlight film in to FAU and they offered him a scholarship.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Ryan Donahue, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Punter

Donahue, Ryan Iowa 6021 193 5.00
Four-year starter. Right footed three step punter. Strong leg.
Can kick in unpredictable weather. Drives the ball with good leg
“pop”. Must continue to work on his consistency from steps and
yards covered from lineup to kick. Has the ability to adjust to a bad
snap. Can handle the pressure of a game situation rush or threat of a rush. Averaged 44.6 yards on 54 punts as a senior. Produced one
of the top plays in the East/West Shrine game when he chased
down a snap that went over his head. He ran up the sideline and
rugby kicked the ball for a plus 22-yard gain.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.

Sealver Siliga, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Defensive Tackle

Siliga, Sealver Utah 6016 305 5.20
Junior entry. Two-year starter with long arms and big hands to
control a blocker. Strong upper and lower body. Physical on
power and bull rush. Presses the pocket. Not a fast twitch player.
Below average quickness on logs and twist stunts. Two down
player who specializes in stuffing the run lanes. Quick first step
to get penetration. Plays stout with leverage and can hold his
ground inside. He does have a tendency to play high after his
first step, however not a two gap player. Under tackle in four
man front. Provides a team with depth despite borderline
measurables and physical skills. A two down run player.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.

Darren Evans, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Running Back

Evans, Darren Virginia Tech 6000 227 4.58
Junior entry. Rotated with Ryan Williams. A big back who runs
with a high pad level. Zone type runner. Multiple offense -
spread, one back, I-formation. A physical runner who will finish
his runs. Average speed and quickness, but can make the first
tackler miss with a shake and bake move. Has the quickness to
bounce the ball outside. Above average leg strength and leg drive.
Gives effort and is willing to block. Has the size to step up, block
and anchor a blitzing linebacker. Fringe pro skills and some draftable
qualities. Tore an ACL and missed the 2009 season.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.

Thomas Keiser, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Outside Linebacker

Keiser, Thomas Stanford 6033 261 4.83
Junior entry. Two-year starter who has played both as an outside
linebacker in a three man front or a 4-3 end. Productive with 15 sacks
in 25 games. Played right defensive end in 2010. Instinctive reacting
quickly to pass or run. Stays square in a good football position. Plays in a three point stance down or stands up in a two point stance.
Quick arm over move. Has the frame to gain and put on more good
weight. Has good arm length to lock out and shuffle down the line.
A developmental player with some pro physical skills.
For complete report go to Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Justin Trattou, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Defensive End

Trattou, Justin Florida 6033 254 4.71
Two-year starter. Rotated in 2007 and 2009. Explosive first
step to get off the ball. Active in his play. Plays with high
energy and a relentless effort. Productive in the East/West Shrine
game with a sack, tackle for loss, and a pass breakup. He also
influenced several quarterback hurries. A 3-4 edge pass rushing
candidate. Can turn the corner with good body control and
balance. Highly competitive, instinctive, and intense in his play.
Flies to the ball. Doesn’t stay blocked. Will contribute on special
teams.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.