2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Free Safety Results

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, March 9th 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Florida, Major Wright, Nevada, NFL Combine, nfl combine safeties, nfl draft free safeties, Oklahoma State, Oregon, South Carolina, Taylor Mays, USC, Virginia Tech

The NFL Combine is done and gone, but with NFL Free Agency talk sweeping the NFL buzz bin, it's time to get our focus back on the 2010 NFL Draft. To start doing that, let's wrap-up out Combine coverage with the two safety positions. Here, we analyze how the top free ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Tight End Results

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, March 1st 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Arizona, BYU, Dennis Pitta, Ed Dickson, Illinois, Jermaine Gresham, Miami, NFL Combine, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Pittsburgh, USC

Tight end isn't has highly scrutinized of a position as quarterback, running back, and receiver, but in terms of athleticism and drafting, there still can be a lot learned at the NFL Combine. Many were waiting to see who would run the fastest, how Jermaine Gresham would perform, and if Anthony ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Draft: Tight End Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, January 26th 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Alabama, Arizona, BYU, Dennis Pitta, Ed Dickson, Florida, Iowa, Jermaine Gresham, Miami, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, USC

This year's crop of tight ends doesn't boast the athletic, speedy tight ends in year's past, although there are a few that could fit the bill. However, outside of the top six, it's extremely arguable that an NFL team will find it difficult to get an upgrade over what they already ... Continue Reading

What to watch this weekend (Oct 3-5)

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, October 2nd 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: ABC, ACC, AFC, Baltimore, Baltimore Ravens, Big Ten, Bob Stoops, Brett Favre, Cal, California, CBS, Drew Brees, ESPN, Florida, football, Georgia, Green Bay, Greg Lewis, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Jacory Harris, Jahvid Best, Joe Flacco, Knowshon Moreno, Landry Jones, Les Miles, LSU, mark sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, packers, Patriots, Penn State, Rex Ryan, Rich Rodriguez, Sam Bradford, Sean Payton, SEC, Stafon Johnson, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech

Last week, college football fans saw four top ten teams (Ole Miss, Penn State, Cal and Miami) lose in disheartening fashion. While the upsets this weekend will likely not be as poll-shattering, Saturday’s slate features three crucial contests between ranked teams that will continue to add pieces to the puzzle ... Continue Reading

What to watch this weekend (Sept. 26-27)

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, September 25th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Atlanta Falcons, California, Florida State, Iowa football, Jahvid Best, Matt Ryan, Miami Hurricanes football, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee Titans, USF Bulls, Virginia Tech

This week in college and professional football might finally shed some light on who’s good and who’s not, putting some distance between the contenders and the pretenders. Below are some of the game you should be watching… South Florida at (18) Florida State – (Saturday, 12:00 pm – ESPN – FSU ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Running Backs (4/20)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Tags: Abilene Christian, Alabama, Andre Brown, Bernard Scott, Boise State, Chris "Beanie" Wells, Chris Wells, Connecticut, Donald Brown, Georgia, Glen Coffee, Ian Johnson, Iowa, Javon Ringer, Jeremiah Johnson, Knowshon Moreno, kory sheets, lesean mccoy, Liberty, Michigan State, Mike Goodson, North Carolina State, Ohio State, Oregon, p.j. hill, Pittsburgh, purdue, Rashad Jennings, Shonn Greene, Texas A&M, UConn, Wisconsin

1. Chris "Beanie" Wells (Ohio State) Has near perfect size and strength, with great vision and a solid burst. Breaks a ton of tackles and runs hard, but doesn't have elite speed or quickness. Not a very good receiver, and has durability concerns. 2. Knowshon Moreno (Georgia) Very productive runner who has great ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Safeties (4/20)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Tags: Alabama, Chip Vaughn, Clemson, Courtney Greene, Darcel McBath, David Bruton, Louis Delmas, Michael Hamlin, Michigan State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Oregon, Otis Wiley, Patrick Chung, Rashad Johnson, Rutgers, Texas Tech, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, William Moore

1. Louis Delmas (Western Michigan) Very productive and a hard worker. A solid wrap-up tackler, who also is known for delivering some big hits. Isn't a ball hawk, but finds himself around the ball enough to make plays. Isn't a freak athlete and lacks great timed speed. Doesn't always take the ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Centers (4/20)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Tags: Alabama, Alex Mack, Antoine Caldwell, Arkansas, California, Eric Wood, Jonathan Luigs, Louisville, Max Unger, Oregon

1. Alex Mack (California) Good athlete with solid quickness and agility. Has the size and bulk scouts look for. Extremely physical and aggresive off the line, and possesses a nasty killer instinct. Has average balance, which can result in him spending a lot of time on the ground. Can be dominated ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 2

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 15th 2009. Under Tags: Adalius Thomas, Al Davis, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Alex Mack, Alex Magee, Alphonso Smith, Andy Levitre, Anthony Gonzalez, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Bart Scott, Big East, Bob Sanders, Boston College, Brandon Jacobs, Braylon Edwards, Brian Robiskie, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Carolina Panthers, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clint Sintim, Connecticut, Connor Barwin, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Derrick Ward, Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Donald Washington, Eric Ghiaciuc, Florida, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Greg Camarillo, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jairus Byrd, Jamal Lewis, james laurinaitis, Jamon Meredith, Jared Allen, Jared Cook, Jarron Gilbert, Jay Cutler, Jerod Mayo, Jordy Nelson, Jr., Julius Peppers, Justin Gage, Kansas City, Keith Brooking, Kellen Winslow, Kenny Britt, Kevin Williams, Kris Jenkins, L.J. Smith, Larry English, Lawrence Sidbury, Lawyer Milloy, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Louis Delmas, Louis Murphy, Malcolm Jenkins, Mark Tauscher, Marvin Harrison, matt jones, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Michael Huff, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Nate Washington, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oregon, Oregon State, Pat White, Pat Williams, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, purdue, Ramses Barden, Randy Moss, Rashad Johnson, Ray Lewis, Rey Maualuga, Richmond, Rodney Harrison, Ron Brace, Rutgers, San Diego, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Sean Smith, Seattle Seahawks, Shawn Nelson, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, Southern Miss, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay, Ted Ginn, Ted Thompson, Tedy Bruschi, Tedy Lehman, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Tony Romo, Torry Holt, Travis Beckum, Utah, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Western Michigan, William Beatty, William Moore, Wisconsin

Go Back to Round 1 Round 2 33. Detroit Lions - James Laurinaits, ILB, Ohio State After getting their franchise quarterback and tackle, it's time to beef up their defense. Laurinaits brings the athleticism, intangibles, and leadership they thought they were getting when they drafted Tedy Lehman years ago. Previous: Vontae Davis, CB, ... Continue Reading

NFL Scouting Combine Storylines: Defense and Special Teams

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, February 19th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Alabama, auburn, B.J. Raji, Boston College, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Chris Long, Cincinnati, Clint Sintim, Colt David, Connor Barwin, D.J. Moore, Dannell Ellerbe, Darry Beckwith, Detroit, Everette Brown, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Gerald McRath, Glenn Dorsey, Graham Gano, Illinois, Indianapolis, james laurinaitis, Jose Martinez, Kansas City, Larry English, Lou Groza Award, Louie Sakoda, Louis Delmas, LSU, Michael Johnson, Missouri, Northern Illinois, Ole Miss, Oregon, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Peria Jerry, Rashad Johnson, Rey Maualuga, Sean Smith, Sedrick Ellis, Sen'Derrick Marks, Southern Miss, St. Louis, Taylor Mays, Texas, USC, Utah, UTEP, Vanderbilt, Vernon Gholston, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, William Moore

There’s no Glenn Dorsey, Chris Long, Sedrick Ellis, or Vernon Gholston to get wild about in the 2009 NFL Draft, at least at this point. All of those guys were in contention to be the #1 pick in the 2008 draft, and all four were off the board in ... Continue Reading

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