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2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Cornerback Results
After Joe Haden ran the “40 heard round the world” scouts everywhere are suddenly dropping the star corner out of their top eight in NFL Mock Drafts all around. However, anyone who knows football is smart enough to know that he still has the skills and athleticism to hand with NFL receivers. But what did [...]
2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Offensive Lineman Results
The 2010 NFL Combine is ruled by the skill positions, but that doesn’t mean teams aren’t interested in what they see in the offensive linemen in this year’s crop. Several players were being eyed for how they would weight-in, how explosive they would be, and how many bench reps they could muster. Look to see [...]
2010 NFL Draft: Cornerback Rankings
Several NFL teams are in dire need of help in their secondaries, whether for immediate talent upgrades, or simply added youth/depth. There looks to be roughly three bonafide “elite” corner prospects in this draft, with another 4-5 guys who could arguably go in the first 2-4 rounds. Read on for the top corner prospects in [...]
2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – NFC West
We round out our 2009 NFL Draft team grades by taking a look at the NFC West. Last season, the Arizona Cardinals won the West without much of a serious fight from the rest of the division, and they went on to make a surprise run to the Super Bowl. Did the Cardinals make the [...]
2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – NFC South
The NFC South was extremely competitive from top to bottom last season, with two teams making the postseason, another barely missing out, and the last-place team finishing with a .500 record. Did each team do what it needed to do in the 2009 NFL Draft to ensure that competitive remains next season and beyond? Atlanta [...]
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 3
Go Back to Round 2 Round 3 65. Detroit Lions – Fili Moala, DT, USC Just one of the many USC prospects, Moala has been overlooked all the way into the third round. He is a massive man with good strength, and should give the Lions an inside presence they haven’t had since Shaun Rogers. [...]
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Outside Linebackers (4/20)
1. Aaron Curry (Wake Forest) Has all the physical tools and skill requirements of an elite linebacker. Has excellent timed speed, and elite natural instincts. Can be a bit overly aggressive. Hasn’t shown if he can be a reliable pass rusher. May have difficulty with play recognition at the next level. 2. Brian Cushing (USC) [...]
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Safeties (4/20)
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 proper angles, and can [...]
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 2
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, Illinois 34. [...]
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 1
How do the draft’s top prospects grade out by position? Check out our 2009 NFL Draft prospect rankings. Of course, wait until after you’re finished checking out Kevin’s updated mock. Updated: 4/24/09 Round 1 1. Detroit Lions – Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia When you calculate the value of the position, the quarterbacks Detroit has, and [...]
