Malcolm Williams, New England Patriots, 219th Pick, 7th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Williams, Malcolm TCU 5095 204 4.49
Malcolm Williams is a developmental cornerback that was a reserve at TCU. His pro day numbers on 3/11/11 were:  1.98/10, 16/ BP, 40/VJ, 10-6/BJ, 4.39/SS, and 6.90/3 cone. The Patriots liked what they saw at the TCU pro day workouts.

Colin Jones, San Francisco 49ers, 190th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Jones, Colin TCU 5114 201 4.39

Started 18 games in his career. In 2010 he flourished with 80 tackles and 11 1/2 tackles for loss. An ascending player who played strong safety in the TCU 4-2-5 defensive scheme. Nagging injuries hindered his consistency and growth in the secondary early in his career. A good athlete with rare speed. Needs to get stronger. Had a pick six interception against UNLV. A former all-state running back who was one of the top-100 sprinters in Texas. Will contribute on all special teams coverage units. Was productive as well at backing up at safety in 2007 and 2008. Has had chronic right hamstring problems. 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.

Marcus Cannon, New England Patriots, 138th Pick, 5th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Cannon, Marcus TCU 6053 358 5.30

Three-year starter. A huge, block out the sun, athletic man with long arms and natural strength. Occupies target. Can mirror and slide in pass protection. Tendency to play high. Not a natural knee bender. Can be beat inside on a quick slant move. A mauler in the run game. Needs technique and fundamental work. Plays both in a preset pass stance or a three point stance. Plays with a good base. Will waist bend at times in pass protection instead of moving his feet. Gets to the second level in the run game and can wall off backside linebackers. Sometimes will take bad angles. Gets push on down blocks. Power packed legs and butt. Flashes a six-inch punch and effective use of hands at times. Marginal initial quickness. Maintains his balance when sliding with his man. Has some interesting tools. Plays left tackle. Will get a shot at right tackle, but may be moved inside. Could finish his blocks better. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Jake Kirkpatrick, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Center

Kirkpatrick, Jake TCU 6017 301 5.32>Two-year starter. Plays in a spread offense where he shotgun
snaps and does conventional center play. An intense wall off
blocker who gets high and up on his toes at times. Rarely on the
ground. Good angles to the second level cutoffs. Shorter arms
than ideal. Good lateral quickness to pull. Cut on a defensive
lineman. Gave Phil Taylor (Baylor) all he could handle early in
the season. A zone blocking type center who takes the proper
steps and runs a defender on contact. Can push the down lineman
and create a seam. Offense is a series of quick passes so he
doesn’t hold a block very long. Works to finish his blocks on
the second level linebackers. Plays low and with leverage in the
run game.For complete report see Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft

Ponder,Kaepernick,Stanzi,Locker,Dalton & McElroy Notes

This is the Ourlads take on the QB's at the 2011 Senior Bowl.

QB: Colin Kaepernick (Nevada) – 6045, 225. Long levers, 33 ¾” arm
length. Ran the Pistol offense in college where he took the shotgun snap.
Good week of practice demonstrating arm strength and ball velocity. Did a
good job of moving in the pocket and sliding away from pressure. Impressive
mobility and deep ball accuracy. Can make all the throws. Good short and
medium. A talent worth developing. A good athlete who improved daily
during the week. Jake Locker (Washington) – 6022, 228. A good athlete
who clearly can extend a play. Accuracy issues repeatedly popped up with
high passes and missing wide open receivers. Needs to improve his footwork
consistency. At times he looks as sharp and accurate as any quarterback in
this draft, especially on the move. Struggles with pocket passes. Good arm
strength. Ricky Stanzi (Iowa) – 6041, 221. Big right hand, 10 ¼”. Good
week of practice. Keeps his eyes down the field. Sixth sense in pocket. Good
feel and awareness. Poised. Can avoid pressure by sliding in the pocket.
Overhand delivery keeps ball high. Accuracy is a bit off at times, especially
on deep passes. Good field vision and touch over linebackers. Will move the
safeties with his eyes and pump fakes. Steps up into pocket. Athletic in his
play. Andy Dalton (TCU) – 6020, 213. Is a developmental project who was
skilled in a zone read offense in college. Basically started from scratch during
the week of practice. Worked at taking the snaps from under center, footwork
to throwing point, and work in the pocket. He does have a skill set to work
with such as a quick release, above average accuracy, and timing. Improved
every practice session. Before leaving the game injured, Dalton’s footwork
and poise in the pocket were below average. Greg McElroy (Alabama) –
6016, 222. A smart, aware, and heady prospect. Average to below average
skill level for an NFL quarterback. Lacks the arm strength to keep a secondary
honest. Best on short and swing routes. Good anticipation and decisions.
Good leadership qualities. A developmental prospect at best. Injured his hand
during the game. Christian Ponder (Florida State) – 6021, 222. Right
handed passer. Hand 10 1/8”. Clearly the total package of accuracy, decision
making, footwork, touch, and pocket vision. Played with good balance during
the week. A good athlete who is smart and fundamentally sound. Patient.
Consistently was able to keep the receivers on their routes, which is hard to
do with a variety of new pass catchers during the week. Quick release. Always
ready to throw with no wasted motion. A poised leader who stays focused.
Top quarterback during the week. Was voted the game’s MVP. Ponder also
cleared up rumors about elbow surgery. The surgery during the season was to
clean up scar tissue in his upper right forearm below his elbow.