TJ Yates, Houston Texans, 152nd Pick, 5th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Yates, TJ North Carolina 6030 219 5.10

Four-year starter who had a good senior year despite losing his best receiver, Greg Little, to an NCAA suspension. Was very inconsistent as a junior but weathered the storm and helped hold the team together in 2010. A ball control West Coast type quarterback. When he’s hot, he’s very good. Possesses above average athletic ability. Accurate short and medium. Holds the ball up and gets it out of his hand quickly. Average arm strength. Has active feet in the pocket. Ready to pass or sidestep a rush. Will force the ball under pressure at times. Doesn’t flush quickly. Gives the play a chance. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

2011 Draft Third Day Quarterbacks.....

Stanzi, Ricky Iowa 6041 221 4.93
Kansas City Chiefs

Three-year starter. Plays in a pro style offense that features
shotgun, drop back, play action, and roll out type passes and
protections. Uses his eyes and pump fakes to move the safeties.
Improved decision making and interception-to-pass ratio
dramatically in 2010. Has a tall angular build with movement
skills to extend a play. Good touch over the linebackers. Good
week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Kept his eyes down the
field. Demonstrated a sixth sense in the pocket. Good feel and
awareness. Poised. Can avoid pressure by sliding in the pocket.
Compact, overhand delivery keeps the ball high. Accuracy is a
bit off at times, especially on deep passes. Good field vision..
For complete report See Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft..


Taylor,Tyrod Virginia Tech 6006 216 4.51
Baltimore Ravens
Three-and-a-half year starter who is very athletic and mobile.
Can roll away from pressure. Can make a completion under
duress. Delivers the ball in traffic. Operates best in a clean
pocket. Shorter than ideal, but throws through passing lanes.
Plays best on the move. Steady improvement over his career
although he will take unnecessary sacks at times. Decision
making is inconsistent. A reliable leader who plays with
confidence. Rare movement skills to escape with suddenness to
make a play. A developmental project who will provide depth.
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McElroy,Greg Alabama 6016 222 4.91

New York JetsTwo-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.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft


Yates, TJ North Carolina 6030 219 5.10
Houston Texans

Four-year starter who had a good senior year despite losing his best
receiver, Greg Little, to an NCAA suspension. Was very inconsistent
as a junior but weathered the storm and helped hold the team
together in 2010. A ball control West Coast type quarterback.
When he’s hot, he’s very good. Possesses above average athletic
ability. Accurate short and medium. Holds the ball up and gets it out
of his hand quickly. Average arm strength. Has active feet in the
pocket. Ready to pass or sidestep a rush...For complete report see
Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft


Enderle, Nathan Idaho 6043 242 5.15

Chicago Bears

Four-year starter with good arm strength and football
intelligence. Plays in a drop back pro style offense. Heavy feet.
Below average mobility. Productive over his career. Very average
accuracy with a career completion of 54.6%. Threw five
interceptions against Nebraska in 2010. Three were tipped passes.
Has a tight compact delivery and a quick release. Ball placement
to receivers is inconsistent. Footwork in the pocket and his
ability to reset his body with balance is below average. Doesn’t
appear to have that “sixth sense” in the pocket to feel....
For the complete report see..Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft..

Nathan Enderle and Other Notes 2011 NFL Draft

Nathan Enderle and Other Notes 2011 NFL Draft

Roberto Davis (NW Missouri State) DE/OB, 6022, 247. Hands 10”. Voted Defensive
MVP of the 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. Corbin Bryant (Northwestern) DT,
6041, 302. Productive in the game with a tackle for loss and a sack. Can
split a double team. Jeremy Ross (California) WR, 5117, 212. Looked
like he was coached in all the fine points of receiver fundamentalgood
routes. Was quick with his hands and could make the off target catch.
TJ Yates (North Carolina) QB, 6035, 221. Hands 10 1/8”. Athletic enough
to extend the play. Good timing on quick slants. Threw into a crowd and
ball was intercepted. Better than average arm strength. Taylor Potts (Texas
Tech) QB, 6040, 220. Poised in pocket. Good size. Average arm strength.
Struggled to put the ball in a small window. Nathan Enderle (Idaho) QB,
6042, 240. Size to see over the line. Inconsistent accuracy. His offensive
line did him no favors or give him time to get the ball off. Pocket passer.
Not mobile. Josh Portis (California, PA) QB, 6031, 209. Mobile. Good
arm strength. Inconsistent accuracy. Marginal touch on short and check
down passes. Derek Newton (Arkansas State) OT, 6050, 311. Needs
technique work but has good foot quickness and balance. Stays engaged in
the running game. Zane Taylor (Utah) OC, 6024, 313. Hands 10”. Good
technician and inside blocking awareness. Not flashy but gives a good
effort. Needs more strength. Tim Barnes (Missouri) OC, 6036, 297.
Hands 10”. Plays square with good awareness. Alert. Better pass protector
than run blocker in practices. Jarriel King (South Carolina) OT, 6052,
310. Hands 10”, arms 35 ½”. A good athlete who did not play with
consistent technique. Breakdowns in both the pass and run games. Damien
Berry (Miami) RB, 5104, 212. Good inside vision and running skills.
Needs to improve his pass protection to make a team. Mike Person
(Montana State) OT, 6047, 296. Shorter arms than ideal, 31 7/8”. Will
compete. Efficient as a run blocker. Works to finish and seal. Good job out
on left tackle island in game. Plays with good knee bend, stays square,
good base, and smooth on feet in pass protection. Gave up a sack early in
game but settled down. Wayne Daniels (TCU) DE, 6006, 257. Hands
10”. Quick first step. Burst up the field. Gets stuck on blockers. Needs to
get better hand use to shed blocker. Chad Spann (Northern Illinois) RB,
5080, 199. Good contact balance. Follows his blockers on screen passes
and cuts off block. Quickness in open field. Clay Nurse (Illinois) DE,
6026, 259. Arms 34 1/8”. Sudden off the edge. Good hand quickness to
separate from blocker. Trevis Turner (Abilene Christian) OT, 6067, 342.
Arms 33 5/8”, hands 10 3/8”. Below average foot quickness. Struggles to
block edge speed. Daniel Kilgore (Appalachian State) OG, 6033, 304.
Will compete and play square. Good awareness. Solid on kickoff returns.
Played both guard and center during the week. Jeremiha Hunter (Iowa)
OB, 6006, 239. Active. Light on his feet. Good instincts and awareness.
Josh Gatlin (North Dakota State) DC, 6003, 195. Physical run support
corner with good cover skills. Attacked ball in air on interception in game.
Strength to reroute receiver. Competitive. Ryan Jones (NW Missouri State)
DC, 5111, 197. A cover two press corner. Runs the route for receivers. Good
short area quickness. Competitive in drills.