UNDRAFTED ROOKIE:Junior Galette,Defensive end/Outside Linebacker, New Orleans Saints

Junior Galette is one of several undrafted rookies that made a 53 man roster. OURLADS' rated as a draftable player. What the 2010 OURLADS' DRAFT GUIDE said about Galette:

Galette, Junior Stillman 6016 257 4.80

Started parts of four years. Played his first three years at Temple before transferring in 2009. A long armed productive outside linebacker with pass rush skills. A 3-4 hybrid rush end who has over 70 minus yardage tackles in his career. Explosive first step in his pass rush (1.65/10). A good athlete that has exceptional change of direction ability (4.16/20). At this point he is an outside speed rusher only. Lacks the size and the strength to stack the run. Has 195 tackles, 44 tackles for loss, and 26 1/2 sacks in his career. OSR:20/35. Sixth/seventh round. (A-33, H-9, BP-25, SS-4.16).

REHASH: Max Hall, Arizona Cardinals

Arizona's Max Hall became the first rookie free agent quarterback to start a game in the NFL since Jim Zorn in 1976. The Cardinal's upset New Orleans 30-20. What OURLADS'DRAFT GUIDE said about Hall:

Hall, Max BYU 6005 209 4.77

Three-year starter. Arizona State transfer, older and more mature. Was on a mission and came back and had an excellent sophomore season and has built on that the last two years. Plays in both the I-formation and shotgun sets. Very accurate. Quick to setup point, getting away from the center. Only Levi Brown had more ball velocity than Hall at the Combine. Good mechanics with good foot quickness. A passer that has touch and velocity to 40-45 yards. Puts the ball on the money, hitting receivers in stride on wheel routes, seams, and swing passes. A good leader that is reliable, smart, and competitive. Good anticipation on downfield routes. Compact arm with a quick delivery. Looks like he’s playing hot potato when he catches the ball in shotgun and gets it out to his tight end or backs. Can throw on the move with touch and accuracy. Can avoid the rush. Good athlete. In BYU’s upset over Oklahoma, he passed for 329 yards, hitting 26 of 38 passes for 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Threw for seven touchdowns against UCLA. Ball velocity of 52 miles per hour. Had a 65.3% completion rate with 903/1382, 11365 yards, 94 touchdowns, and 40 interceptions over his career. OSR:6/16. Sixth/seventh round. (A-30, H-9, SS-4.38, VJ-32).

UNDRAFTED ROOKIE: Sam Shields, Green Bay

Sam Shields is one of several undrafted rookies that OURLADS' rated as a draftable player. What the 2010 OURLADS' Draft Guide said about Shields:

Shields, Sam Miami 5106 183 4.46

One-year starter at corner after playing receiver for three years. Natural ball skills and quick hands. Good leaping ability. Plays the ball in the air. Played in the Texas vs. Nation All-Star game. Has elite corner speed and quickness. Has the courage to support the run. Demonstrates natural instincts and reactions. Needs technique work but was hard to shake during the week. Plays gunner on punt coverage team. Miami’s Special Teams Player of the Year. Off field red flag may cause him to go undrafted, but could sign as a free agent like Bruce Johnson in 2009. Not invited to the Combine. Had 51 career tackles and 2 passes broken up. Seventh round/priority free agent. (A-31 1/8, H-10, VJ-39, SS-4.19).

UNDRAFTED ROOKIE: Blair White, Indianapolis Colts, Wide receiver

Blair White is one of several undrafted rookies that OURLADS' rated as a draftable player. White was elevated from the practice squad and caught a TD pass from Peyton Manning against the Jaguars. What the 2010 OURLADS' Draft Guide said about White:


White, Blair Michigan State 6022 209 4.49

Two-year starter. A big, physical, smart, and athletic receiver that should find a place on an NFL roster. A hand catcher that started out cradling the ball early in the East-West Shrine game practices. Every practice he got better and more comfortable plucking the ball in his hands. Can make the fingertip catch. Has strong hands. Demonstrates the courage to go over the middle, make the play, and take a hit. Former walk-on that is mentally and physically tough. A consistent and clever route runner that knows how to separate and get open. An aggressive down the field blocker that can bang off the corner then move on to the safety. Contributes on special teams return units. An Academic All-American that is headed to dental school after his pro career. In 2009 he had 70 catches for 990 yards, 14.1 average, and 9 touchdowns. OSR:10/37. Fourth/fifth round. (A-31 1/2, H-9 3/8, SS-33.5, SS-4.06).

UNDRAFTED ROOKIE: Brandon Banks, Washington Redskins,Wide receiver/Kick returner

Brandon Banks is one of several undrafted rookies that OURLADS' rated as a draftable player. What the 2010 OURLADS' Draft Guide said about Banks:

Banks, Brandon Kansas State 5066 149 4.39


Two-year starter. Junior college transfer. An undersized speedster with inconsistent hands. Ball security problems are correctable. Water bug type darter that is elusive in the open field. Quick in and out of cuts, but needs route refinement. Good open field awareness, vision, and play making ability. Has 123 catches in two years, good for 1754 yards. Was voted the Big 12 special teams player of the year. Had four kickoff returns for touchdowns in 2009. Averaged 9.1 yards as a punt returner. Makes questionable decisions at times. Durability will always be a question. OSR:29/37. Fifth/sixth round. (A-30, H-8 1/4, VJ-31, SS-4.29).

A STAR IS BORN, Detroit's Jahvid Best

The Lion's running back Jahvid Best was the first rookie in NFL history to rush for 75 yards,have 150 yards in receiving and score three touchdowns in a game. He also scored five touchdowns in his first two games. What OURLADS' DRAFT GUIDE said about him: Jahvid Best California 5101 199 4.38
Junior entry. Two-year starter. An explosive and talented back with quick reactions. Smooth North/South runner that finishes his runs. Plays fast. Sudden into the hole and demonstrates unique running skills and instincts. Has a natural feel for running the ball. Good vision. Has the ability to create positive yardage on poorly blocked plays. Patient to the hole and lets the block set up. Gives the defender a leg then takes it away. Can plant and cut without the loss of speed. Can dip in and burst outside. Has a thick lower body and good contact balance. Good hit and spin move. Rare cut back ability and speed. Runs the zone read out of the I-formation. Also runs plays out of the spread formation. A difference maker that gets to the second level with instant acceleration. Good agility in traffic. Always going forward. Slippery. Not easy to tackle. Good hands to catch all pass routes. Good eye/hand coordination. Durability is a question mark because of an annual pattern of missing some games with injury. Led the country in rushing with 1580 yards in 2008. Career stats are 364 rushes for 2668 yards, 7.3 yards per carry, and 29 touchdowns. He also caught 62 passes for 533 yards and 6 touchdowns. OSR:3/28. First round. (A-31 3/4, H-9, BP-18, SS-4.16).

R.I.P Kenny McKinley,Denver Broncos

Kenny McKinley former South Carolina Gamecock's All-Time leading receiver died today of a reportedly self-inflicted gun shot in his Denver,Col. home. McKinley was on the reserve/injured list after his second knee surgery in two years. What OURLADS GUIDE said about his pro potential in 2009:

McKinley, Kenny; South Carolina 6003 189 4.42
Four-year starter. Deep threat that can make the over the shoulder catch. Closes the cushion quickly. Snatches the ball with his hands. Always seems to be behind the secondary. Elusive after catch. Can make the first defender miss in space. Courage to catch the ball over the middle. Slippery run after catch ability. Avoids traffic after catch. Good field awareness. Two of his best assets are his field vision and feet. Good quickness in and out of breaks. He waits on a lot of balls. Plays quicker than competition. Can separate and get open. Secures the ball after catch. Makes the off target reception. Plays fast. No hold up on release. Can control his body in the air. Drops his weight and comes out of cuts at hard angles. A willing blocker that can adjust on the move. OSR:9/38. Third round. (A-31 1/4, H-9, VJ-37, SS-4.10).

Our condolences to all his friends and family.