Draft Rewind 2011 - Tyron Smith - Dallas Cowboys

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about TYRON SMITH: Southern Cal, 6050 307 4.95. Junior entry. Two-year starter with extra long arms and catcher mitt hands. Plays in a pro style offense and drives the defender the way he wants to go. Good zone blocker. Seals the play side with technique and athletic ability. Good lateral range to slide his feet and adjust to block a speed rusher. Played right tackle at USC but has left tackle feet and athletic ability. Will be drafted as a left tackle. He is equally skilled and effective pass or run blocking. A knee bender with leg drive and hip snap. Has the strength, shock, control, and drive to dominate. Regains his body control and balance to get out of trouble. Can redirect and recover in pass protection. Good use of hands. Mentally tough to make adjustments on the move. First step quickness. Easy light feet and finish ability. Locks on when run blocking and works to finish. Has functional play strength and balance. Can play in space. A flexible athlete who will sustain his blocks and anchor versus power. Will be 20-years old when drafted. An ascending skill set similar to the Jets’ D’Brickashaw Ferguson. Did not work out at the Combine due to a right meniscus tear. Surgery mid-December. First round. (A-36 3/8, H-11, BP-29, 10-DNP).

Draft Rewind 2005 - Mike Patterson - Philadelphia Eagles

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MIKE PATTERSON: Southern Cal, 5113 290 4.96. Three-year starter. Explosive short under tackle who makes plays. Sudden off ball. Uses his hands well. Gets offensive tackle back on his heels. Excellent hands and grab strength to knock blocker off balance. Nimble feet. Can anchor. Plays with leverage and stack up a double team. Has an upfield burst to ball carrier. Quick to shed and locate. Hits with an explosive force as a tackler. Throws body into ball carrier. Takes good angles and will run down ball carriers. Great jump on the ball. Quick hands. Active in long and short pursuit. Good functional movement. Intense player. Quick reaction to pulls. Works upfield. Cat quick. Doesn’t stay blocked. Good hand and foot coordination. Quick to change direction and spin off blocks. Long arms. May need repetitions in a complex scheme. Instinctive on football field. Consistent relentless effort. Second/third round pick.

Draft Rewind 2005 - Shaun Cody - Houston Texans

What Ourlads' NFL Scouting Services said about SHAUN CODY: Southern Cal, 6040 293 5.06. Intelligent and aware player. Good interior instincts to feel and read play. Quick to read and react and get in on plays. Sudden initial quickness to get into and off of blocks. Outstanding lateral movement to slide and clear his feet in traffic. Plays under his pads with good knee bend and leverage. Can be explosive when he uncoils. Flashes ability to dominate his opponent. Can lock out and control the blocker with his hands, press off, shed, and get in on tackle. Outstanding use of his hands. Relentless to the ball with his intensity. Very good range, speed, and takes good angles in pursuit. Will sacrifice his body to make a tackle. As a tackler he is effective, explosive and a wrap up technician. Has an explosive power rush with good anticipation and take off. Pushes the pocket and is especially effective on inside stunts. When on an edge he can speed rush and has a burst to run to the corner and close off blocks. Technique conscious player who uses his hand strength and quick hands to execute a pass rush or defend the run. Versatile enough to play inside or outside in a 4/ 3 or 3/4 defensive scheme. Could be stronger at the point of attack at times and grab grass to create a pile. Will lose his knee bend and get high and rolled out at times. A high motor great effort player who will be an asset to any team that drafts him. Plays disciplined within defensive scheme. A disruptive, relentless player with good foot mobility and athletic ability. Usually draws two or three blockers per play, but works to the quarterback until the whistle. Effective on twist stunts and plays good on his feet. Makes a lot of “hustle” plays. Plays hard every down. (Originally drafted by Detroit)

Draft Rewind 2003 - Troy Polamalu - Pittsburgh Steelers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about TROY POLAMALU: Southern Cal, 5102 206 4.40. A shorter than ideal strong safety with a stocky build. Thick legged. Has very good strength. Three year starter. Very productive throughout his career — had an injury plagued senior year — bothered much of the season with an ankle sprain. Dynamic “in the box” player with quick reactions and a very physical style — plays like an extra linebacker. Explosive tackler. Wraps and drives through. Outstanding in pursuit — attacks with tremendous desire — has a great closing burst — will chase plays from the middle of the field and leap into a tackle at the sideline. Jumps into piles. Plays with good knee bend. Quick footed. Very good blitzer who times his charge well. Not a dynamic coverage safety, but he runs well and is quick out of his pedal. Reacts well to plays in front of him — punishes receivers after the catch. Excellent special teams player with kick blocking ability. Durability is a concern due to his size and the disregard for his body that he displays on the field. Quality prospect.

Draft Rewind 2009 - Mark Sanchez - New York Jets

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MARK SANCHEZ: Southern Cal, 6021 227 4.93. Junior entry. Sixteen game starter. Right handed and team captain. Demonstrates the physical talent and ability to succeed on the next level. Rhythm type passer that keeps his eyes down the field. Improved throughout the year. Plays in a pro style offense under center and in the shotgun. Good pocket presence. Throws well on the run. Ball come out high. Strong and accurate arm. Throws the whole package - slants, crossers, skinny post, swings, check down, and screen passes. Good anticipation and timing in the 3 and 5 step drop pattern. Does a good job of attacking the seams in three deep coverage. The skinny post and seam routes are the only patterns you can observe him throwing the ball through a tight window. Generally his receivers are wide open. The Pac-10 plays more press coverage than other conferences, yet he keeps his poise. Can lay the ball over the linebackers. Accurate throwing to a spot. Can step up and lead his teammates. Best games were against the best opponents. Has a natural feel in the passing game. Good athlete that is a student of the game. Good deceiver. 2008 statistics: 3207 yards, 34 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 65.9 percent. Ball velocity 57 mph. OSR:4/21. First round. (A-33 1/2, H-10 1/2, SS-4.21, VJ-32 1/2).

Draft Rewind 2009 - Brian Cushing - Houston Texans

What Ourlads' NFL Scouting Services said about BRIAN CUSHING: Southern Cal, 6027 243 4.65. Three-year starter. Also started four games as a true freshman in 2005. Talented, instinctive three down linebacker that is injury prone. Missed time as a high school senior with an ankle sprain. Dislocated his shoulder and had surgery spring of his sophomore year at USC. Missed the spring of 2007 with a strained hamstring. Had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee after spring practice. Sprained his left ankle and missed Nebraska and Washington State games, sprained his left ankle again and missed three games. That being said, he is very active and aware in the passing game by getting in the throwing lane. Flashes ability as an edge pass rusher. Talented, aggressive, and competitive player. Shows good explosion. Attacks blocker with good leverage and knee bend but is inconsistent leading with his hands. Quick in initial reactions and filling gaps. Gets downhill in a hurry and plays the backside cutback well. Takes good angles in pursuit and shows speed to close. Can get caught on the wrong side of a block. Good ability to get through the wash and find the ball. Shows some pass rush skills with a burst to close. Does a good job playing over a tight end with a solid jam and the ability to work through a zone block. Jams tight end well off the line and has the speed to cover man to man. Has some trouble with backs in space, but shows good zone awareness and a good break on the ball. Takes good drops with good range in coverage. Overall a solid prospect with good size, speed, and a high motor. Would make a solid Sam linebacker in a 4-3 scheme. OSR:4/34. First round. (A-32 1/2, H-10, BP-30, SS-4.22).

Draft Rewind 2009 - Rey Maualuga - Cincinnati Bengals

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about REY MAUALUGA: Southern Cal, 6016 249 4.85. Three-year starter. An explosive impact hitter at the point of attack. Good change of direction. Downhill player that fills the running lanes with quick initial reactions. Has a burst in pursuit. Built like former Eagle linebacker, Jeremiah Trotter. Thick lower body with a long torso. Good balance. Has the agility to step over blockers and work through traffic. Can turn and run. Has a burst to close on the ball carrier. Blows up running back blocker when he runs through on a blitz. Generally plays with a good knee bend. Bottom line is that he is powerful, fast, quick, and can cover the pass. Very average instincts. Must see it rather than feel the play. Undisciplined at times, both on and off the field. Will miss tackles because he is out of control and doesn’t break down. Plays with a good base and leverage. Fits the hole well and is a physical tackler who punishes the ball carrier. Powerful attacking blockers but gets tied up too much. Spends too much time working through a block and lacks a great shed technique. Has the explosiveness to develop in this area. Normally takes good angles in pursuit. A top prospect that needs to be more consistent. At times he shows an extreme amount of energy and is a high motor player. Has the tools to work with and should be a solid Mike. Strained a right hamstring on first 40 of the Combine. Shorter arms than ideal. Big hands. Better in a confined area than in space. Had 273 tackles, 22 1/2 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, and 5 interceptions. First/ second round. (A-31 3/4, H-10, BP-23, SS-DNP).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Terrell Thomas - New York Giants

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about TERRELL THOMAS: Southern Cal, 6004 202 4.51. Two-year starter. Long arms. Eight career interceptions. Big, physical corner. Classic press cover two corner with long arms and the strength to reroute receivers. Demonstrates good recognition and reaction to run or pass. Can think on his feet and make quick adjustments. Active and productive. An intense player with good athletic ability. Will compete and shows good toughness. Inconsistent in his run support and tackling. He is willing to force the run but gets hung up on the blocker at times. Gets in trouble if he doesn’t wrap up. In man coverage has the flexibility to make the turns and accelerate down the field. Plays with awareness and anticipation in zone coverage. He has the physical tools to start at the next level. OSR:19/32. BTR:left 4.38, right 4.74. Third/fourth round. (A-33 3/4, H-8 5/8, SS-DNP, VJ-30.5).

Draft Rewind 2006 - Deuce Lutui - Arizona Cardinals

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about DEUCE LUTUI: Southern Cal, 6035 334 5.44. Two-year starter. Junior college transfer. More mobility since he lost 40 pounds. Thick, wide-body with big hands. Fringe athletic ability. Can anchor in pass protection and drive down a defender. Effective on second level and cross field blocks. Played right guard in Senior Bowl and left guard at Southern Cal. Road grader that has good mobility and balance for a big man. A power player that is explosive on down blocks. Can stun you with his punch at times. Aggressive off snap. Good cut off blocker. Must sustain longer to be effective consistently. Strong legs and sure hands to steer or turn the defensive tackle. Plays with a base. Is not on the ground. Pulls and runs aggressively. Can adjust to a moving target. Good contact and follow through. Third round choice. (A-32 1/4, H-10 3/8, BP-26, 10-1.87).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Fred Davis - Washington Redskins

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about FRED DAVIS: Southern Cal, 6030 255 4.85. Two-year starter. Fluid in pass routes. Can line up as a slot or wide receiver to create size mismatches. Tough to cover for linebackers and safeties. Wall off position blocker. Plays with good balance. Will put pressure on cover two teams. Long arms. Can make the tough catch and catch the ball outside his frame. Concentrates on ball in a crowd. Will compete. Understands and recognizes coverages. Will sit down in a void area. Experience as a wing and an H-back. Catches the ball in his soft hands. Can take a hit. Question concentration at times coming off the ball late. Inconsistent on release. Can get jammed. Routes are not always sharp. Receiver only at this point. Needs to get a nastier attitude as a blocker. Inconsistent to finish block. 62 catches, 881 yards, 8 touchdowns. Did not workout at the Combine. Second/third round. (A-33 3/4, H-9 5/8, BP-24, VJ-DNP).

Draft rewind 2008 - Sedrick Ellis - New Orleans Saints

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about SEDRICK ELLIS: Southern Cal, 6004 309 5.28. Three-year starter that plays with urgency. Long arms. Sudden to get penetration. Feels pressure and reacts on the move. Strong at the point of attack. Good interior instincts. Uses knee bend and leverage to hold the point. Good use of hands to control the blocker and shed. Quick to hustle down the line in pursuit. Awareness of blocking schemes. Collision tackler. Demonstrates quickness, agility, and balance. Will compete. Tough, physical, and intense. Flexibility to play nose tackle in the 3-4 or defensive tackle in the 4-3, even though he is shorter than ideal. Explosive first step quickness and hips. Outstanding Senior Bowl week. Was the best player at any position. Explosive defender that gets a jump on the ball. Great effort. Will drive and make hand and arm tackles. Explosive tackler. Thrusts his body into the ball carrier. Gets into the blocker quickly. Sudden hands. Has the total package - stab, punch, placement, extension. Strong at the point of attack. Tough when he plays on the edge of a blocker. Slanting and angling are specialties. Makes plays down the field. OSR: 12/16. First round. (A-33, H-9, BP-34, 10-1.82).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Keith Rivers - Cincinnati Bengals

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about KEITH RIVERS: Southern Cal, 6022 241 4.65. Three-year starter. Did not compete at the Combine. Pro day on 4/ 2/08. Long arms and big hands. Solid wrap up tackler. Can run sideline to sideline. Downhill player that doesn’t stay blocked. Physical player that can run and chase a play down from behind. Attacks the blockers with strength and power. Sheds well and can get to the ball. Good range in coverage and is an effective pass rusher. Has the speed to run with backs and tight ends in coverage. A three down linebacker. Good change of direction, but has some lower body stiffness. Vulnerable to play action at times, but can recover with his speed and toughness. Instinctive and aggressive in the run game. Can play over a tight end. Will punch and redirect. Good lateral quickness to work through traffic and make a play. Turns it loose on a blitz. Good hand strength to ward off blocks. First round. (A-33, H-11, BP-24, SS-DNP).

Draft Rewind 2009 - Clay Matthews - Green Bay Packers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CLAY MATTHEWS: Southern Cal, 6031 240 4.62. One-year starter. Good size and athletic ability. Quick initial read and react. Downhill ability with good fits to the hole and good instincts. Locates the ball well with good pursuit angles. Throws his body around and is aggressive taking on blocks. Could work better with his hands, but is explosive on contact. Has pass rush skills. Works well versus a tight end with good second effort. Gets good leverage when playing off a block. For the most part is solid in coverage in both man and zone. Shows the ability to cover a tight end up the seam and demonstrates good zone awareness. Needs to see the ball and receiver better. At times gets locked on a receiver in a zone and does not react to the throw. In general, is very active in coverage and shows good range. Works to finish play. High motor player with a nose for the ball. Solid every down prospect that projects as a first day pick. Member of the NFL good DNA club with father Clay Sr. and uncle Bruce Matthews, long time durable league standouts. Will contribute on special teams. Hard worker. Went to Southern Cal as a walk on and has earned his way up the ladder to start. Tough and competitive. Playing linebacker at Southern Cal is like a dog in a meat house, fighting for tackles. Made 65 tackles in 2008 and had 4 1/2 sacks. OSR:2/34. First round. (A-32 1/4, H-9 1/2, BP-23, SS-4.18).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Chilo Rachal - San Francisco 49ers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CHILO RACHAL: Southern Cal, 6050 315 5.26. Junior entry. Good athlete that plays with a good base. Has a medical history that has cost him seven games over the past three years. Possesses many raw skills for the position. Good size, long arms, and big hands. A power player that loses leverage because he loses knee bend and plays high. Can get driven back if he doesn’t play with good knee bend. Not a quick twitch or sudden player. Will flash an explosive punch at times. Will take bad angles to cut off linebackers on the second level. Lacks first step initial quickness. Comes up, not out on snap. Has the size and athletic ability to start, but is in dire need of technique work and a clinic on how you play the game. Will need reps in any offensive scheme. OSR:28/42. Third/ fourth round. (A-34, H-10 3/8, BP-28, 10-1.84).

Draft Rewind 2007 - Ryan Kalil - Carolina Panthers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about RYAN KALIL: Southern Cal, 6026 299 5.01. Three-year starter. Clearly one of the best centers in the 2007 draft. An athletic and sound technician who is the leader of the offensive line. Makes the calls for the interior line. Physical, intense, and aggressive competitor. Quick hands to get into defender and control him. Strong hands to position and lock out on nose tackles. Does a good job on hand placement to regain his leverage. Quick and athletic feet to adjust with lateral slide to movement. Good change of direction and flexibility. Sudden to reach and cut off the linebacker’s pursuit. A good effort player that takes good angles. Keeps feet and stays up on block. Solid in space to run through and finish. Marginal size for position. Needs to add bulk and strength to anchor and hold ground. Arms are shorter than ideal. Will overextend at times. Outstanding initial quickness to gain position on the defender. An intelligent and steadying influence on the line. Good body control to get out of trouble, redirect and shift his weight. Sudden pivot and turn. Mentally tough and consistent. Plays with good knee bend and in a football position. Light feet and finish ability. Second round. (A-31 1/2, H-10, BP-34, 10-1.76).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Sam Baker - Atlanta Falcons

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about SAM BAKER: Southern Cal, 6045 309 5.30. Four-year starter. His father, David, is the commissioner of the Arena Football League. Aggressive and competitive. Played left tackle for the Trojans but may project to the right side in the NFL. An average athlete that is always a little behind his opponents movement. To regain body control and balance it takes him a split second. Question his upper and lower body strength. Will battle but is not a natural. Mentally tough. Consistent to make mental adjustments on the move. Flashes an explosive punch at times. Better blocking down than in space. Struggles against edge speed to get depth then redirect rusher. Gets high and loses knee bend in pass pro. Durable over his career. A journeyman type that is a potential starting left tackle. Can play four of five positions. Demonstrated good flexibility in the Senior Bowl. Can anchor and slide his feet. Timing on his punch in pass protection needs to be improved. Arm length is shorter than ideal for a left tackle. Did not workout at the Combine. Second/third round. (A-32 3/4, H-9 1/4, BP-28, 10-1.83).

Malcolm Smith, Seattle Seahawks, 242nd Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Smith, Malcolm Southern Cal 6002 226 4.46
Malcolm Smith played for Pete Carroll at Southern Cal. He knows the defensive scheme. He has rare speed for the position along with instincts and hitting ability. He will play on all special teams units. On his pro day 3/30/11 his numbers were: 1.65/10, 28/BP, 39/VJ, 10-5/BJ, 4.58/SS, and 7.15/3 cone. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Smith as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

David Ausberry, Oakland Raiders, 241st Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Ausberry, David Southern Cal 6034 243 4.51
David Ausberry projects as an H-back type contributor. He caught 64 passes in his career. A backup wide receiver for most of his career, he is a developmental prospect. His pro day numbers from 3/30/11: 1.65/10, 23/BP, 36/VJ, 10-1/BJ, 4.48/SS, 7.20/3 cone. The Raiders liked what they saw at the Southern Cal pro day workouts.

Stanley Havili, Philadelphia Eagles, 240th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Havili, Stanley Southern Cal 6002 227 4.70
Four-year starter who is versatile and productive. The true fullback position on most NFL teams is going by the wayside with leather helmets and button under crotch jerseys. Ball clubs are using tight ends, defensive linemen, or linebackers as lead blockers. Every year there is at least one true short-necked fullback that grew into playing the position. This year it is Havili. He is the total package of good blocking skills, hands to catch all the pass routes, and productivity as a runner. The former running back brings good running skills to the table along with the above mentioned attributes. He has good vision, feet, strength, and power between the tackles and in short yardage situations. Finishes his runs with effort and authority. A good athlete who flashes a burst around the corner. Not easy to tackle in the open field on screen passes. Can kick out or seal the edge force defender. A willing lead blocker who is explosive. Physical in his overall play. Has an injury history. Has been nicked up all four years at USC. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Allen Bradford, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 187th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Bradford, Allen Southern Cal 5107 242 4.53

Two-year starter. Rotated with two other backs. A powerful back with good lower body strength. Downhill runner who is strong and fast. Explosive when he gets his hands on the ball. Can jump cut and burst through the hole. Lowers his shoulder and spins out of a tackle. Good vision and cutting ability. Uses a stiff arm to ward off tacklers. Runs with his chin over his toes. Good pad level. BYOB – he takes “be your own blocker” to heart. Strong runner between the tackles. Good contact balance. Patient on the outside zone and lets the blocks set up. A big back with lower body strength that will explode on contact. Athletic enough to reverse his field and make positive yards. No hesitation out of his stance. Plays with energy. Can shake a defender in the open field. Recruited as a linebacker or strong safety. Racked up 692 yards rushing in 2009 with 8 TDs, averaging 5.8 ypc. Also played on special teams that season where he made 6 tackles as well as one forced fumble. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.