Draft Rewind 2009 - Brandon Gibson - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about BRANDON GIBSON: Washington State, 6003 210 4.55. Three-and-a-half year starter. Possession type receiver. Soft hands. Will reach and pluck the ball away from his body. Caught 185 balls over four years. Flashes some run after catch ability. Needs more strength to fight through press coverage. Has quickness into and out of his breaks. Can gain quick separation from defensive backs. Better than average athlete that has good eye-hand coordination. Experience at reading coverages from multiple alignments. Did not work out at the Combine. Right hamstring injury. Has an injury history of hip, knee, elbow, and heel injuries. Seventh round. (A-32, H-9 1/4, VJ-34, SS-4.54). Originally drafted by Philadelphia.

Draft Rewind 2011 - Lance Kendricks - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about LANCE KENDRICKS: Wisconsin, 6031 243 4.75. Two-year starter who is a move tight end that can adjust and block on the run. A former wide receiver with good route savvy and receiving skills. Is a sticky, physical, and scrappy blocker. An H-back type who lines up in the slot or wing position. As with all Badger tight ends, they spend more time working on blocking than they do catching the ball. Has the ability to make the tough catch. Athletic after catch. No hold up on his release. Good body control in and out of his cuts. Flashes some fake and cut ability. More fluid than stiff in his movements. Flexible with good knee bend. Creates space from the defender to get open. Good awareness of coverages. Can get open versus man to man or zone. Can catch a ball in a crowd. Good concentration. 2010 stats: 43-663 yds, 15.4 ypr, 5 TDs. OSR:5/17. Third/fourth round. (A-32 1/2, H-9 5/8, BP-25, VJ-34.5).

Draft Rewind 2011 - Robert Quinn - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ROBERT QUINN: 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. Edge speed:left 1.97, right 2.05. OSR:8/26. First round. (A-34, H-10 1/8, BP-22, 10-1.63).

Draft Rewind 2010 - Darian Stewart - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about DARIAN STEWART: South Carolina, 5110 216 4.58. Three-year starter that is athletic and versatile. Has played three secondary positions. Looks as physical as he plays in run support. Effective on edge blitzes. Plays linebacker in nickel packages. Explosive in run support. Good ability to key and diagnose a play quickly. Competitive and intense in his play. Generally a solid tackler with good body control. Productive in his play. Can be beat in coverage with the wrong mismatches. Loose hips for a smooth turn. Good timing and leaping ability. Good body control and lateral movement. Good ball reactions to knock down or strip the ball. Closes quickly on the ball carrier in front of him. A good box run playing safety. Will contribute on all special teams coverage. Over his career he had 197 tackles, 20 passes broken up, 2 interceptions, and 6 forced fumbles. BTR:left 4.35, right 4.53. OSR:14/21. Fifth/sixth round. (A-32 1/8, H-9, VJ-37, SS-4.34).

Draft Rewind 2004 - Steven Jackson - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about STEVEN JACKSON: Oregon State, 6014 240 4.55. Junior-eligible. Two year starter. Had an excellent ’03 season. Big back. Fairly tall and sturdy. Durable. Can carry a heavy load. Athletic. Patient runner. Reads and follow blocks well. Short strider with juking moves in traffic and the ability to cut back. Gets outside well — has loose hips to turn the corner. Changes speeds well. Gets to high gear quickly through a hole. Keeps his feet active. Looks to spring on his finish. Has power but he runs a little tall at times, losing some power — not a consistent tackle breaker. Dances a little too much at times. Quality receiver. Has natural hands. Can extend and adjust for the low ball well. Has the body control to turn his body for the ball behind him. Good route runner. Can separate on cuts — has the speed to get deep against linebackers. Does a very good job on screens. Inconsistent but promising blocker. Shows the ability to bend his knees and slide his feet to stay with the rusher. A blue chip running back prospect with a fine combination of size, quickness, power, agility, and receiving skills.

Draft Rewind 2009 - Darell Scott - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about DARELL SCOTT: Clemson, 6032 312 4.95. Three-year starter. Good athlete that plays with good effort. Looks the part. Thick upper and lower, wide bodied 4-3 tackle. Runs well for a big man. Sudden first step quickness. Can diagnose the play after controlling his opponent. Finds the ball. Can feel pressure. Good hip flexibility to uncoil and explode on the blocker. Good body control. Effective use of hands, but can get better. Can disengage the blocker and find the ball quickly on inside or off tackle plays. Quick lateral shuffle. Gets to the ball. If he gets cut, he bounces up to get in on the play. Not on the ground. Good power and leg activity. Has some two gap ability. Has the speed to string out and pursue to the sidelines. Solid effort. Rotates in their package. His extra effort draws holds from opponent linemen, several of which are called penalties. Had 143 tackles, 18 1/2 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks his last three years. Plays a little high at times. OSR:7/20. Fourth/fifth round. (A-32 1/4, H-9 7/8, BP-29, 10-1.65).

Draft Rewind 2009 - Jason Smith - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JASON SMITH: Baylor, 6050 309 5.09. Four-year starter including 2005 as a tight end. Long arms and good athletic ability. Physical in his play. Good short area punch. Plays in a two point preset stance. Has a frame to carry more bulk weight. Quick feet to mirror and shuffle his feet. Good initial arm push. Good balance and use of hands. Maintains balance when sliding with man. Can snap his hips and dominate man. Very effective. Has the physical tools to succeed as a pass protector. Will need technique work on the next level. A competitor that has the combination of foot quickness and ease of movement. Can attain, maintain, and regain balance. Quick enough laterally to cut off slant move or work pass rusher around quarterback. Works to maintain and finish his blocks. Will drop his hands and lose knee bend at times. Has the ability to regain body control and balance. Can redirect and shift weight quickly to defeat opponent. Sudden pivot and turn. Will fit in to a zone running blocking scheme with his lateral quickness and his ability to run his feet on contact. Effective to seal on the second level. Not a finished product, but works to get better. OSR:9/47. First round. (A-33 3/4, H-9 3/4, BP-33, 10-1.75).

Draft Rewind 2010 - Sam Bradford - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about SAM BRADFORD: Oklahoma, 6042 236 4.73. Junior entry. Started 31 games. Heisman trophy winner in 2008. Takes both the shotgun and conventional snap. Extremely accurate and consistent to keep receivers on their routes. Can hit receivers on patterns with few adjustments. In 2008 with four seniors and Trent Williams he excelled with a clean pocket. In 2009 with four new linemen he injured his right shoulder twice. Demonstrates a quick delivery. Snaps the ball out with no wasted motion. A classic drop back quarterback. Stands tall in the pocket. The ball is placed where only the receiver can get at it. Throws several timing routes. Plays on his toes. Throws a catchable ball with good touch. Keeps his eyes scanning down the field. Receivers are generally wide open. Makes good decisions. Will throw the ball away when under pressure. Was accurate versus Florida when under pressure in BCS 2009 Championship game. Controls the tempo of the game. Looks at sideline for play or goes no huddle. Timing and rhythm type passer. Accurate even when backing up with pressure up the middle. Flicks ball out quickly to backs. Excels in play action passes and boot legs. Their offense is like basketball on grass. Fumbled the ball after hit by Orakpo in Texas game in 2008. Throws a number of horizontal type spread formation routes, jailbreak screens, etc. Can laser in the skinny post. Uses his eyes to move the safeties and will pump fake on the deep routes. Not elusive. Has some vision and feel when scrambling. Knows how to slide. Wears a left knee brace and had surgery on his right shoulder and missed all but three games in 2009. Has better than average arm strength with touch to throw over the linebackers. Good anticipation and feel for the throw. Durability is a major question mark despite a 20-pound weight gain. A confident and consistent performer that is a good leader with strong intangibles. In 2008 threw for 4720 yards, 67.9% completion rate, 50 touchdowns, and only 8 interceptions. Did not workout at the Combine. First round. (A-34 3/8, H-9 1/2, SS-4.44, VJ-32).

Draft Rewind 2010 - Rodger Saffold - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about RODGER SAFFOLD: Indiana, 6044 312 5.22. Three-and-a-half year starter. Nickname should be Baskin Robbins because he can satisfy so many tastes. Can play one of four positions of either guard or tackle. Plays with a good base as a run blocker and pass protector. Shuffles his feet and mirrors edge pass rushers. Quick to redirect. Strong week of practice for the East-West Shrine game. The most dominant offensive lineman on either team. Played left tackle in a spread offensive scheme for the Hoosiers and lined up in a two point preset stance. A good athlete with long arms. Has the foot quickness and body control to handle speed rushers. Did a good job in the Wisconsin game to handle speed rusher O’Brien Schofield and his spin moves. Is alert picking up the blitz or line stunts. Maintains good foot balance. Had some good battles with Iowa’s Adrian Clayborn. A power and two move player. Saffold is a better pass protector at this point than a smash mouth run blocker simply because he wasn’t asked to do it. A position wall off run blocker with good lateral quickness. Smart and bright-eyed. At the Combine had 9-2/BJ, 29.5/VJ, 4.68/SS, and 7.43/3 cone. OSR:16/40. Second/ third round. (A-33 1/4, H-9 1/4, BP-27, 10-1.80).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Chris Long - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about CHRIS LONG: Virginia, 6033 274 4.79. Three-year starter with big hands and explosive edge quickness. Has the quickness to counter all blocks. Gets a great jump on the ball. Has quick hands. High motor quick twitch player. Instinctive, is in the right place at the right time. Demonstrates the ability to explode and unlock hips with force. Strength to control the point of attack against the run. Finishes pursuit. Gets through traffic and runs the play down. Smart, competitive, and athletic. Son of Hall of Famer, Howie Long. Good use of hand quickness, extension, placement, and punch. Can control the blocker with his hands. Good chase player. Takes proper downfield angles. Doesn’t stay blocked. Disengages to get in on tackle. Plays with a good base and leverage. Usually double teamed. Gets his hands up on pass rush. Has the awareness to get into the throwing lane. Persistent, gets the offensive tackle on skates with leverage. Smooth on twist stunt. Plays with a low pad level. Can either stand up or put his hand down to be effective. Moved around the defensive line where he played end or tackle. Will play outside on the next level or he will get worn down as a tackle. Mentally and physically tough. Good leadership skills. Functional playing strength. An every down player that could play outside on first two downs and play down side on third down. Has a series of moves. A physical tackler. Can turn speed to power. Disruptive player. OSR:5/31. Edge speed:left 1.87, right 2.00. First round. (A-32 5/8, H-10, BP-DNP, 10-1.57).

Draft Rewind 2009 - James Laurinaitis - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JAMES LAURINAITIS: Ohio State, 6017 244 4.80. Three-year starter. An instinctive three down linebacker that is a good technician. Nose for the ball. Plays square to the line of scrimmage. Good lateral quickness to shuffle through traffic. Downhill player that breaks down and wraps up the ball carrier. Good use of hands to bench press blocker down and escape to make the tackle. Breaks up quickly on a ball thrown in front of him. Will throw his body around to make a tackle. Effective high tackler on the goal line. Bends his knees and plays with leverage. Plays with a good base and the quickness to slip blocks. Generally keeps blockers away from his body. Gets under the blocker. Good open field tackler. Can run with tight ends. Made 18 tackles in the 2008 national championship game against LSU. Sudden to read and react. Explosive hitter. Consistent tackler. Productive and active. Intense. Physically and mentally tough. Loves contact. Focused and smart. Reads quarterback and reacts very well in coverage. Has route awareness. Can play short man coverage. Can run man to man with most tight ends and fullbacks. An athletic blitzer with good instincts to time blitz. Big hands. Shorter arms than ideal. Can use more overall body strength. Sudden change of direction. Two-time team captain. Had 366 tackles, 24 1/2 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, and 9 interceptions in career. OSR:6/ 12. First/second round. (A-31 5/8, H-10, BP-22, SS-4.25).

Draft Rewind 2009 - Bradley Fletcher - St. Louis Rams

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about BRADLEY FLETCHER: Iowa, 6003 196 4.47. Started 21 games in three years. Long arms. Had a strong senior year and East-West game. Good athlete that has loose hips and is smooth in his hip turns. Plays fast and has a sudden drive on the ball. Gets and sustains position on the wide receiver. Snaps his head and hips around quickly to make a play on the ball in the air. Will get high in his backpedal at times, but doesn’t waste motion in transition to turn and run. Good tackler. Can match up with big receivers. Plays the ball in the air. Good hands. Versatile enough to get a look at safety. Ascending player. May play best in a man to man system. Productive senior year with 60 tackles, 10 passes broken up, and 3 interceptions. BTR:left 4.46, right 4.46. OSR:11/32. Third/fourth round. (A-33 1/2, H- 9 1/4, VJ-38.5, SS-4.30).

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.

Jonathan Nelson, St. Louis Rams, 229th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Nelson, Jonathan Oklahoma 5107 198 4.56
Jonathan Nelson must make an impression on special teams. A developmental player, his pro day numbers on 4/4/11 were: 1.51/10, 22/BP, 43/VJ, 11-4/BJ, 4.16/SS, and 6.91/ 3 cone. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Nelson as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Jabara Williams, St. Louis Rams, 228th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Williams, Jabara Stephen F. Austin 6017 228 4.59
Jabara Williams was a four-year starter who can run sideline to sideline. He will be given the opportunity to compete as a weakside linebacker and could also be a core special teams contributor. On his pro day on 3/31/11 his numbers were: 1.49/10, 17/BP, 36.5/VJ, 9-10/BJ, 4.33/SS, and 7.09/3 cone. Ourlads Scouting Services rated Williams as a developmental player with draftable qualities.

Mikail Baker, St. Louis Rams, 216th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Baker, Mikail Baylor 5113 191 4.45
Mikail Baker is a developmental corner with good speed. A former wide receiver, he played six years at Baylor due to an injury history. On his pro day on 3/3/11 his numbers were:  1.52/10, 12/ BP, 38/VJ, 10-10/BJ, 4.31/SS, and 7.20/3 cone. The Rams liked what they saw at the Baylor pro day workouts.

Jermale Hines, St. Louis Rams, 158th Pick, 5th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Hines, Jermale Ohio State 6012 219 4.65

Two-and-a-half year starter. Physical player who takes good angles in run support. Majors in zone coverage. Active within his zone. Good instincts. A wrap tackler who plays with quickness and strength. Plays the hybrid strong safety-linebacker in the Buckeye defensive scheme. An enforcer type that receivers know where he lines up. Hits with an explosive force. Gets in good position to make a tackle. Loves contact. Needs some technique work to tighten up his tackling skills. Gets a jump and is quick to close on medium routes. Good discipline and awareness. Will contribute on special teams coverage. May also be used as a “safe” punt catcher. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Greg Salas, St. Louis Rams, 112th Pick, 4th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Salas, Greg Hawaii 6011 206 4.56

Three-year starter who had an ultra productive career for the Warriors. The sure-handed receiver caught 285 passes in his career, good for 4345 yards. He tacked on 26 touchdowns along with his 15.2 yards per catch average. A hand catcher who reaches and extends for the ball away from his body. A good sized possession receiver who has some run after catch ability. Runs good routes and can read coverages. Will need pro skill development in his play after his college career in the spread offense. Should make his living as a slot receiver who is quick and athletic after catch. Has the courage to catch the ball over the middle or in a crowd. Good field awareness to find the cavities in a defense. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Austin Pettis, St. Louis Rams, 78th Pick, 3rd Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Pettis, Austin Boise State 6025 209 4.56
Three-year starter who is the school’s all-time reception leader. A big target with good body control. A slot type receiver who will catch the ball in the middle of the field. Good concentration to catch the slant passes in traffic. No hold up on his release. Athletic after catch. Good instincts and production with the ball in his hands. Good field awareness to find and sit down in the open spots in zone coverage. Good ball skills. Will compete for the ball at the high point. A consistent clutch receiver who has good eye-hand coordination. Separates from defenders with strength and quickness. An average blocker who could finish better. Has the talent to contribute like Jordan Shipley did in 2010 for the Bengals. Holds for PATs and field goals. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Lance Kendricks, St. Louis Rams, 47th Pick, 2nd Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Kendricks, Lance Wisconsin 6031 243 4.75
Two-year starter who is a move tight end that can adjust and
block on the run. A former wide receiver with good route savvy
and receiving skills. Is a sticky, physical, and scrappy blocker.
An H-back type who lines up in the slot or wing position. As
with all Badger tight ends, they spend more time working on
blocking than they do catching the ball. Has the ability to make
the tough catch. Athletic after catch. No hold up on his release.
Good body control in and out of his cuts. Flashes some fake and
cut ability. More fluid than stiff in his movements. Flexible with
good knee bend. Creates space from the defender to get open.
Good awareness of coverages. Can get open versus man to man
or zone. Can catch a ball in a crowd. Good concentration.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.