-Dan_Bengals_FL- Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Day is a guy I liked the two times I watched him. However, the more I read and research about him, the less I like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 [size=3][b]Joe Klopfenstein, TE, Colorado[/b][/size] Name: Joe Klopfenstein College: Colorado Number: 89 Height: 6-6 Weight: 255 Position: TE Pos2: Class/Draft Year: Sr/2006 40 Time: 4.63 Projected Round: 2 Stock: Rated number 3 out of 83 TE's 63 / 1745 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6056 Weight: 255 40 Yrd Dash: 4.63 20 Yrd Dash: 2.78 10 Yrd Dash: 1.68 Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 27 Vertical Jump: 36 Broad Jump: 9'4" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.24 3-Cone Drill: 7.40 Dates: 03/17/06 Height: 6056 Weight: 255 40 Yrd Dash: 4.56 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: [u]Overview [/u] Klopfenstein is a gifted athlete who was the overall strength and conditioning champion on the team as a senior. He not only boasts impressive quickness (4.53 speed), but also demonstrates above average strength (403-pound bench press, 504-pound squat) and incredible leaping ability (38-inch vertical jump) for his position. Klopfenstein was a three-sport competitor (football, track, baseball) at Grandview High School, where he earned Prep Stars All-American accolades, was an Honor Roll student and was ranked as one of the nation's top tight ends. Prep Stars rated Klopfenstein the sixth-best tight end in the Midlands region, while Student Sports magazine rated him 20th in the country at tight end. He also garnered Rocky Mountain News All-State first-team and All-Grand Peaks League honors as a defensive end. He was a second-team All-GPL linebacker as a junior and honorable mention during his sophomore campaign. Klopfenstein lined up at slotback during his senior year, rushing 16 times for 103 yards and catching 10 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. He had 53 tackles on defense (21 solos), with 14 stops for losses including eight quarterback sacks, seven pressures and three passes broken up. He posted 50 tackles as a junior (12 TFL, seven sacks), five pressures and a forced fumble. Klopfenstein added 45 tackles with four sacks, a forced fumble and a recovery as a sophomore. Klopfenstein also played offensive guard as a sophomore and junior, and quarterback as a freshman. He also handled place-kicks on occasion (usually field goals) and kicked off as well. His best games his senior year came vs. Broomfield (five catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, 12 tackles and a sack on defense in a 38-14 win) and vs. George Washington (2-30 receiving, 15 tackles, including three sacks). His team compiled a 9-2 record his senior year, advancing to the state playoffs, and was 7-3 his junior and 3-7 his sophomore year. He also lettered once in baseball (first baseman) and in track (ran the 200 meters and relays as a senior). Klopfenstein appeared in seven games as a true freshman in 2002 at Colorado, but did not catch any passes. The following year, Klopfenstein earned All-Big 12 Conference honorable mention, as he started 10 games. He finished with 190 yards and four touchdowns on 20 receptions (9.5 avg) as a sophomore. In 2004, he was a second-team All-Big 12 pick, starting 12 times for the Buffs. Klopfenstein ranked third on the team with 33 catches for 418 yards (12.7 avg) and five touchdowns. He also posted six tackles (4 solos) on special teams. Klopfenstein elevated to first-team All-Big 12 status as a senior. He caught 33 passes for 468 yards (14.5 avg) and four scores while also recording a solo tackle. Nine of his catches were for 20 yards or longer. In 44 games at Colorado, Klopfenstein started 34 times. He caught 86 passes for 1,076 yards (12.5 avg) and 13 touchdowns and also made seven tackles (5 solos). [u]Analysis [/u] [b]Positives:[/b] Has a developing frame with room for at least another 15 pounds of additional growth...Shows very good timed speed and adequate acceleration...Runs with a normal stride, displaying the balance, body control and flexibility to make smooth adjustments on the move...Effective at using his hands to defeat the press and is a big target going over the middle, maintaining concentration to hold onto the tough catches in a crowd...Does a very good job extending for the ball and securing it away from the body...Has a tough nature and will not hesitate to compete for a jump ball...Does a very good job coming back for off-target throws, demonstrating the field vision to easily settle into the zone's soft area...Shows vision and a fluid stride in route progression, displaying steady acceleration to get under the intermediate and deep passes. [b] Negatives:[/b] Despite his timed speed, he is late getting off the snap...Gathers himself a bit before cutting and needs to show better crispness running routes (takes some soft angles)...Needs to use his hands in order to defeat the jam rather than his speed, as he slowly builds to top acceleration...Makes good body adjustments, but lacks the second gear to explode past defenders after the catch...Shows good aggression as a blocker, but gets driven back on his heels too often for a player of his strength...Too inconsistent when asked to face up, lacking the ability to sustain and stick with his blocks for too long...Is usually replaced in obvious running situations because of his inability to control the defender when blocking...Has good pro value, mostly as an H-back or as a tight end in motion due to poor blocking technique, but has natural hands to easily secure the ball. Klopfenstein has a developing frame with outstanding leg drive. He's more quick than fast, as he looks a little tight in his hips, but shows enough to flex out wide on occasion. He looks a little bit on the lean side, but has the growth potential to play at the 260-pound range at the next level. Klopfenstein has a normal running stride and is an above average short area receiver who shows alertness through his routes. He makes quick decisions and adjustments to come back for poorly thrown balls and has enough athleticism and strength to avoid jams, doing a nice job of using his hands to prevent having defenders reroute him. While he displays excellent timed speed, his tight hips seem to negate that quickness on the playing field. He lacks explosion coming off the snap and has to slowly build to top acceleration. Klopfenstein just seems late getting out of the gate and while he uses his size effectively to escape the jam, he must get more active with his hands when working in traffic. Klopfenstein is a good effort type who will run through arm tackles to gain yardage after the catch, showing the leg drive needed to power through. But he needs to show better avoidance skills, as he prefers to run over rather than around his defender. He has very good hands and will not hesitate to catch the football in a crowd, providing a nice target. He also shows the ability to uncover and adjust on the move. Klopfenstein can extend at catch the ball away from the body. He makes good body adjustments to get under the ball in flight and has the flexibility to come back for the off-target passes. He is a functional blocker upfield, but when asked to work in-line, he fails to face up and sustain, making him a non-factor who is usually replaced in obvious run blocking-situations by Quinn Sypniewski. In order to perform at the next level, he will need show better consistency and sustain his blocks longer. He has most of his troubles on kick-out blocks or when a defender is lined up over his head. His strong points are his size, leg drive, intensity and acceleration. His frame is still developing and another 20 pounds of bulk will be ideal. He is good to set up delay routes and takes proper angles to get depth and wide on flat routes. He has only marginal ability as a blocker, more of a "get on you sometimes" type, rather than a "bull you over" run-blocker. Despite his timed speed, Klopfenstein lacks the explosion to pull and separate in the deep secondary, but has the ability to clear routes through the short zone. He will lead up on linebackers with aggression and is developing into a natural catcher with the ball. He has a decent feel to get yardage after the catch, but it is not too difficult to bring him down on initial contact. As for pro potential, he needs to show better hip flexibility and add more bulk, but this work in progress is on course to be a productive pass catcher at the next level, if the team picks and chooses when to use him. [u]Career Notes[/u] The three-year starter caught 86 passes for 1,071 yards (12.5 avg) and 13 touchdowns in 44 games for the Buffaloes...Joined Christian Fauria (1,058, 1991-94), Jon Embree (1,166, 1983-86) and Daniel Graham (1,543, 1998-2001) as the only tight ends in school history to gain over 1,000 yards receiving in a career...Only Graham (106), Fauria (98) and Dave Hestera (91, 1981-83) had more receptions by a tight end during a career at Colorado...His 13 touchdown catches broke the old school career record for tight ends of 11, first set by Gary Knafelc (1951) and matched by Graham and Fauria...One of the quickest tight ends in the country, Klopfenstein was named the team's 2005 Fred Casotti Award winner as the outstanding offensive back as selected by the coaching staff...He was the overall strength and conditioning champion for the "Explosion" group (TE, LB, FB, DS) with 66 points, owning a group best of 403 pounds in the bench press and a 38-inch vertical jump, along with impressive showings in the standing long jump (10-0 feet), the 40-yard dash (4.53, which was sixth best on the team), the squat (504 lbs.), the power clean (315 lbs.) and incline (347 lbs.)...Formed a lethal combination with quarterback Joel Klatt, as the duo connected on 11 of Klopfenstein's touchdowns (the school record is 12, between QB Koy Detmer and WR Rae Caruth, 1993-96). 2005 Season All-Big 12 Conference first-team selection...Started every game, except vs. Missouri... Caught 33 passes for 468 yards (14.5 avg) and four touchdowns...Nine of his receptions were good for 20 yards or longer...Converted 22 of those receptions into first downs, including five on third-down plays. 2005 Game Analysis 2004 Season Second-team All-Big 12 Conference choice by the league's coaches, earning honorable mention from the Associated Press...Played in every game, starting 11...Six of his catches were for 20 yards or longer...Also produced six tackles (4 solos) on special teams. 2004 Game Analysis 2003 Season Played in 11 games, starting 10...Sat out the Texas Tech game due to a bad case of the flu, which also kept him from starting the following week vs. Missouri...Had entered the fall listed third at tight end, but due to a combination of his development and injuries at the position, he ascended to starting status for the season opener vs. Colorado State, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference honors from both the league's coaches and Associated Press...Caught 20 passes for 190 yards (9.5 avg) and four touchdowns...Eight of his receptions resulted in first downs. 2003 Game Analysis 2002 Season Saw action in seven regular season games, but did not catch any passes. [u]Injury Report[/u] 2003: Missed the Texas Tech game (11/01) and saw limited action the following week vs. Missouri due to a bad case of the flu. [u]Agility Tests[/u] Campus: 4.53 in the 40-yard dash (wind-aided)...4.59 in the 40-yard dash (indoor rubber track)...403-pound bench press...504-pound squat...347-pound incline press...315-pound power clean...38-inch vertical jump...10'0" broad jump...33-inch arm length...10-inch hands... Left-handed...31/39 Wonderlic score. [u]High School[/u] Attended Grandview (Aurora, Colo.) High School, playing football for head coach Rocky Whitworth...Three-sport competitor (football, track, baseball) who earned Prep Stars All-America accolades, was an Honor Roll student and was ranked as one of the nation's top tight ends...Prep Stars rated Klopfenstein the sixth-best tight end in the Midlands region, while Student Sports magazine rated him 20th in the country at tight end...Also garnered Rocky Mountain News All-State first-team and All-Grand Peaks League honors as a defensive end...Second-team All-GPL linebacker as a junior and honorable mention during his sophomore campaign...Lined up at slotback during his senior year, rushing 16 times for 103 yards and catching 10 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown...Added 53 tackles on defense (21 solos), with 14 stops for losses including eight quarterback sacks, seven pressures and three passes broken up...Posted 50 tackles as a junior (12 TFL, seven sacks), five pressures and a forced fumble...Had 45 tackles with four sacks, a forced fumble and a recovery as a sophomore...Also played offensive guard as sophomore and junior, and quarterback as a freshman...Handled place-kicks on occasion (usually field goals) and kicked off as well...His best games his senior year came vs. Broomfield (five catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, 12 tackles and a sack on defense in a 38-14 win) and vs. George Washington (2-30 receiving, 15 tackles, including three sacks). His team compiled a 9-2 record his senior year, advancing to the state playoffs, and was 7-3 his junior and 3-7 his sophomore year...Lettered once in baseball (first baseman) and in track (ran the 200 meters and relays as a senior)...Honor Roll student. [u]Personal[/u] Sociology major...His last name is pronounced Klof-N-stein; the P is silent...Born 11/09/83 in Denver, Colorado...Resides in Brighton, Colorado. [u]Draft Scout Player News[/u] 02/08/06 - PRO POTENTIAL: The soft hands of the 6-6, 245-pound TE Joe Klopfenstein make him a natural to go to the next level. Expect him to be drafted in the middle rounds after catching 33 passes for 468 yards and four touchdowns as a senior. 01/27/06 - Senior Bowl Practice - Quietly, TE Joe Klopfenstein has been one of the more consistently effective players in Mobile this week. He has good size for blocking, though he's a bit inconsistent in this area, and has been a reliable weapon in the passing game. Dominique Byrd tends to disappear for long stretches, but then steps up and makes a big play. 01/25/06 - Senior Bowl Practice - TE Joe Klopfenstein and Byrd continued to show good route-running skills and were featured, at times, during the scrimmages. Of the two, Klopfenstein is the better prospect because of his size and soft hands. Byrd doesn't look athletic and dropped a couple of passes today, but is a good football player. 01/24/06 - Senior Bowl Practice - TE Joe Klopfenstein has the size teams are looking for and looked extremely comfortable operating in the middle of the field. Klopfenstein made several big plays in the passing game, including the most difficult and impressive catch of the day from QB Jay Cutler. 11/28/05 - Usually a target who can break the unexpected big play, TE Joe Klopfenstein had only three catches for 26 yards against Nebraska. The most yards receiving by any of the Buffs was 37 on five grabs by WR Dusty Sprague. _______________________________________________ If Mercedes Lewis is off the board by 56 then maybe the Bengals will consider this guy. He's above average in both pass catching and blocking - though he needs to add bulk and could improve his blocking yet further. This guy is intriguing to say the least. Should be a 2-3 rounder. Not sure who I'd like better, this guy or Anthony Fasano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dan_Bengals_FL- Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I would pull the trigger with Watkins in round 2 if we didn't have Madieu. I know Marvin likes his safeties to play both ways, but I am unsure of how effective Watkins could be against the run. However, this research states that he does well in helping against the outside run, which is something we could use. I definitely like the guy and think he could do well in our system. If he were there in 3 it would be amazing. However, I think he goes earlier than that. He is definitely a guy I will have on my board and be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dan_Bengals_FL- Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I agree with you assessment EnglishBengal. When it comes to guys who have the Potential to do both blocking and catching Klopfenstein is right up there. His blocking game is certainly raw at the moment, but to me he is definitely the type of guy, that with the right coaching, could become a good blocker. He has tremendous strength and is someone the team will likely consider. Although, I do not know if I would go with him in round two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 [size=3][b]Marcedes Lewis, TE, UCLA[/b][/size] Name: Marcedes Lewis College: UCLA Number: 19 Height: 6-7 Weight: 261 Position: TE Pos2: Class/Draft Year: Sr/2006 40 Time: 4.80 Projected Round: 2 Stock: Rated number 2 out of 83 TE's 43 / 1745 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6063 Weight: 261 40 Yrd Dash: 4.80 20 Yrd Dash: 2.81 10 Yrd Dash: 1.66 Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 23 Vertical Jump: 37 Broad Jump: 9'10" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.84 3-Cone Drill: 7.24 Dates: 03/17/06 Height: 6063 Weight: 261 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 22 Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.53 3-Cone Drill: [u]Overview[/u] Won the 2005 Mackey Award, given to the top tight end in the major college ranks. Lewis has excellent size and quickness for the position. The former basketball player emerged as a clutch pass catcher during his senior year, demonstrating the ability to turn a short catch into a big gainer. Lewis was regarded as the best prep player in the West and the premier tight end in the nation coming out of Long Beach Poly High School. He was also heavily recruited in basketball, where he ranked among California's top high school rebounders. On the football field, he played quarterback as a prep freshman and moved to tight end with the varsity team his last three seasons. Lewis earned Parade All-American, Super Prep Elite 50 (No. 4), Super Prep All-American, Prep Star Dream Team (rated the best tight end in the nation) honors and was a member of Student Sports Hot 100 (No. 30) list. The first-team All-CIF Southern Section choice was also the CIF-Southern Section Division I co-Offensive Player of the Year. He caught 44 passes for 710 yards and 11 touchdowns for the CIF Division I champions, and recorded seven sacks as a defensive end as a senior. Lewis had 22 receptions for 313 yards and four touchdowns as a junior. On the basketball court, he earned three varsity letters as a power forward. As a senior, he was named second-team All-CIF and was selected to the Long Beach Press-Telegram "Dream Team." He was also a member of the Press-Telegram basketball "Dream Team" as a junior, averaging over 19 points and 11 rebounds per game that season. Lewis played in twelve games as a reserve for UCLA in 2002, catching six passes for 51 yards and a score. He followed that with a breakout season in 2003, ranking second on the team with 30 receptions for 377 yards and three touchdowns. He continued to excel as a junior, hauling in 32 passes for 402 yards (12.7 avg) and seven scores. The unanimous All-American and All-Pac 10 Conference choice was the only finalist for the 2004 John Mackey Award (nation's top tight end) returning to college for the 2005 season. He led the team and ranked second in the nation among tight ends with an average of 4.83 catches per game. He had 54 receptions for 741 yards (12.8 avg) and ten touchdowns in his final campaign. His 58 catches rank tied for second on the school's single-season record list and his ten touchdown receptions rank third. In 49 games with the Bruins, Lewis started 32 times. He ranks ninth on the school's overall career-record list and first among tight ends with 126 receptions, holding the UCLA tight end all-time records with 1,571 yards receiving and 21 touchdowns. He also recorded five tackles (4 solos). [u]Analysis [/u] [b]Positives:[/b] Has excellent size, height and adequate quickness for the position, showing the long arms and leaping ability to get to the pass at its high point...Builds to top speed quickly and uses his hands effectively to escape press coverage...Provides the quarterback with a big target underneath when he runs at a proper pad level...Gets into his route quickly and has the speed to get down the seam and catch the ball easily over his shoulders...Has a team-first attitude and really dedicated himself to improving as a pass catcher in 2005...He does a much better job of extending and plucking the ball away from the body's frame than he did in the past...Maintains relationship with the ball in flight and has the cut-back ability to get to the poorly thrown ball...Became more assertive as a route runner as a senior, but still needs to show better open field cutting ability. [b]Negatives:[/b] While he is making steady progress understanding zone concepts, he still lacks the instincts and feel for blocking schemes...Marginal blocker who needs to show more toughness and aggression when facing up...Takes poor angles trying to attack linebackers in the second level, lacking the strength to be even an adequate mauler...For a player of his size, he does not attack defenders, square his shoulders and drive through arm tackles, preferring to elude after the catch...Has a decent work ethic, but little regard for classroom work...Big target over the middle, but lacks the loose hips to readily adjust and separate after the catch (looks too mechanical)...Does not display the body control or fluidity to run crisp routes (rounds cuts and gathers too often). Lewis possesses great size and speed for the tight end position and has the potential to develop into a dominating player, but needs to work on his flexibility, as he tends to look too mechanical running routes. He has the ability to line up as a wide receiver to take advantage of his height and is a big target on underneath routes. He is still a work in progress, as he originally came to UCLA for basketball before concentrating on football, but made great strides as a pass catcher during the 2005 season. Lewis knows how to use his excellent height and leaping ability to track the ball in flight and make every effort to get to the pass at its high point. He runs with a normal stride and builds quickly to top speed, but needs to show more urgency getting into his patterns. In 2005, Lewis was much more effective at using his hands to defeat the press and escape the jam. He also showed much better concentration when extending to pluck the ball away from the body's frame. He needs to add some more strength though, as he sometimes will fight to get a release, but makes a good effort going after the ball on the sidelines. He is not a physical blocker who consistently explodes into his hits when working in-line. Lewis is just too inconsistent in attempts to take proper angles in order to gain position on the defender, especially when asked to use his speed and size to stalk and neutralize linebackers at the second level. Despite having good success catching the ball the last two years, Lewis will still round his cuts and gather before breaking, making him look choppy bringing his feet in attempts to get into his routes. He does provide good value as a big target underneath, but needs to do a better job of adjusting his body to get to the off-target throws. He doesn't lack courage, but you have to question his desire to get to the ball in a crowd, as he tends to shy away from contact whenever he can. Lewis is best when asked to flex out and get open in the deep passing game. His initial quickness and sustained speed, along with a normal stride, allows him to beat the defenders on outs, curls and crossing patterns. Lewis has made good improvement concentrating on the ball, but is still prone to dropping some easy tosses due to mental lapses. He is just not instinctive running his routes yet, but he has the speed to compensate. Lewis' lack of blocking ability is largely due to marginal strength and a lack of physicality when engaging. He will make an effort, but is not explosive on initial contact and struggles quite a bit to control and finish when working in-line. He is marginal at stalking linebackers in the second level and needs to do a better job of taking proper angles working in space. Lewis can generate the acceleration needed to get down the seam, but is not really fluid on the move. For a player of his size, he spends too much time trying to elude the defender after the catch rather than square his shoulders and drive through arm tackles. He is more of a pass catcher with good awareness of the sticks. Even if he develops more strength, he needs to play at a better pad level in order to generate leg drive to break arm tackles. A productive senior season as a pass catcher has allowed him to hide his liabilities as a blocker, but I am very cautious at being convinced he has enough instincts, strength and flexibility to rate being a first-round draft pick. [u]Career Notes[/u] Holds the school career-records for tight ends with 126 receptions for 1,571 yards and 21 touchdowns, topping the old marks of 85 catches for 1,075 yards by Paul Bergman (1982-83) and ten touchdowns by Tim Wrightman (1978-81)...His 126 catches rank ninth overall in school history...His 21 touchdown receptions are surpassed only by J.J. Stokes (28, 1991-94) on UCLA's all-time record chart... His 58 receptions as a senior tied Danny Farmer (1998) for second on the school's single-season record list behind Freddie Mitchell (77, 2000)... His ten touchdown catches in 2005 are topped only by Stokes (17 in 1993) and Sean LaChapelle (11 in 1991) among Bruin receivers on the school single-season record list. 2005 Season Unanimous All-American and All-Pac 10 Conference selection...Recipient of the Mackey Award, given to the top tight end in the nation...Started every game, leading the team with a career-high 58 receptions for 741 yards (12.8 avg) and ten touchdowns...His average of 61.75 yards per game receiving ranked fourth among the nation's tight ends behind Garrett Mills of Tulsa (98.58 avg), Vernon Davis of Maryland (79.18 avg) and Jonny Harline of Brigham Young (70.91 avg)...His average of 4.83 receptions per game is surpassed only by Mills (6.92) among NCAA Division 1-A tight ends...His 741 yards receiving set a school single-season record for tight ends, topping the old mark of 631 yards by Mike Seidman in 2002... Of the 88 passes targeted to Lewis, 36 resulted in first downs, including converting eleven third-down plays...Ten of his grabs were good for 20 yards or longer...Was also penalized four times. 2005 Game Analysis 2004 Season All-Pac 10 Conference second-team selection by the league's coaches...One of three finalists for the John Mackey Award, presented annually to the nation's top tight end...Led the team with seven receiving touchdowns, ranking third on the squad with 32 catches for 402 yards (12.6 avg)...25 of his 32 grabs resulted in first downs...Added three solo tackles on special teams...Saw limited action vs. Oregon and missed the second half of the Washington State game with a bruised tailbone. 2004 Game Analysis 2003 Season Played in every game, starting eight contests...Participated in at least 40 snaps on five occasions, including 74 at Stanford, 66 vs. San Diego State and 64 vs. Washington...Was the team's second-leading receiver with 30 catches for 377 yards (12.6 avg) and three touchdowns...Also recorded a solo tackle. 2003 Game Analysis 2002 Season Played in twelve games, starting twice as a true freshman...Finished with six receptions for 51 yards (8.5 avg) and a touchdown...Gained one yard on two kickoff returns...Also served as a member of the kickoff return and field goal units on special teams during the season...Had one catch vs. Oklahoma State for 2 yards...Made one grab in the Colorado game for 8 yards...Added one catch for 3 yards at San Diego State...Registered an 8-yard reception on a fake field goal in the Oregon game...Caught a 14-yard touchdown pass vs. Southern California...Had a 16-yard grab in the Washington State contest. [u]Injury Report[/u] 2004: Sat out the second half of the Washington State game (121/06) and saw limited action the following week vs. Oregon due to a bruised tailbone. [u]Agility Tests[/u] Campus: 4.79 seconds in the 40-yard dash...345-pound bench press...440-pound squat...34.5-inch vertical jump...32 ½-inch arm length...9 7/8-inch hands. [u]High School[/u] Attended Poly (Long Beach, Cal.) High School...Regarded as the best prep player in the West and the premier tight end in the nation...Was also heavily recruited in basketball and ranked among California's top high school rebounders...On the football field, he played quarterback as a prep freshman and moved to tight end with the varsity team his last three seasons...Earned Parade All-American, Super Prep Elite 50 (No. 4), Super Prep All-American, Prep Star Dream Team (rated the best tight end in the nation) honors and was a member of Student Sports Hot 100 (No. 30) list...First-team All-CIF Southern Section choice and CIF-Southern Section Division I co-Offensive Player of the Year...Caught 44 passes for 710 yards and 11 touchdowns for the CIF Division I champions, and recorded seven sacks as a defensive end his senior season ...Had 22 receptions for 313 yards and four touchdowns as a junior...On the basketball court, he earned three varsity letters as a power forward...As a senior, he was named second-team All-CIF and to the Long Beach Press-Telegram "Dream Team."...Also a member of the Press-Telegram basketball "Dream Team" as a junior, averaging over 19 points and 11 rebounds per game. [u]Personal [/u] Sociology major...One of four children (brothers, Ashley and Cody, and sister, Nikia) of Yvonne and Michael Withers...Born Marcedes Alexis Lewis on 5/19/84 in Los Alamitos, California...Resides in Long Beach, California. [u]Draft Scout Player News[/u] 01/27/06 - Senior Bowl Practice - TE Marcedes Lewis continued to impress. He caught the ball cleanly for the most part, though his one drop viewed would have been a touchdown. He has great size for the position, but again, is more quick than fast, and doesn't pose the seam threat that some of the other highly touted tight end prospects of recent years have offered. His physical blocking has been noted, though he sometimes plays too physical and with not enough technique. TJ Williams had a drop or two of his own, but was overall an effective middle of the field outlet. He is a willing, but fairly ineffective blocker and could be moved to H-back. 01/25/06 - Senior Bowl Practice - One of the best players on the field for the South squad has been UCLA tight end Marcedes Lewis. Lewis has shown the strong hands and route-running skills that has made him the consensus top senior tight end in the draft, but has also come to Mobile to prove that he is an effective blocker, as well. Lewis struggled, at times, with consistency, but played with great physicality and intensity, giving more than one linebacker more than he bargained for. 01/05/06 - CANDIDATES FOR NEXT LEVEL: TE Marcedes Lewis is a freakishly athletic tight end, Lewis will be a super pass-catching tight end in the NFL. At 6-6, 255 pounds, he has the hops of a basketball player and the long stride that makes him play faster than he looks. He improved his blocking as a senior, when he had 58 receptions for 741 yards and 10 TDs. Lewis could be a late first-rounder. 12/07/05 - TE Marcedes Lewis won the John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end after leading the Bruins in catches and receiving yards. Lewis set career highs with 58 receptions, 741 yards and 10 touchdowns, all UCLA records for a tight end. The other finalists were Maryland's Vernon Davis and Notre Dame's Anthony Fasano. 11/30/05 - TE Marcedes Lewis is a finalist for the John Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end, vying for top honors with Notre Dame's Anthony Fasano and Maryland's Vernon Davis. Lewis has been hot lately, with 32 receptions for 407 yards and eight touchdowns in the last five games. He should give USC's young linebackers plenty of trouble. Lewis leads the Bruins with 55 receptions, 711 yards (12.9 average) and 10 receiving touchdowns -- all career highs and UCLA records for tight ends. _________________________________________ I actually think Lewis could fall to us in round 2, due to his lack of speed. His blocking has improved alot over the last year and people don't give him enough credit for it. I wouldn't mind at all if he fell to us in round 2. If he's not available then the next best TE I would take at that point would Fasano(I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dan_Bengals_FL- Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 If we were to take a TE in round two I would hope that it would be Lewis. I have had the chance to talk to some people about Lewis and I always love what I hear. The guy is a phenomenal athlete, who hurt his stock at the combine. I think in most years as a TE he could have made it in round one, but with this years elite class he could be there in round two. He seemingly does not fit our current system of a guy who can both effectively block and catch, but with his athletic ability I wouldn't mind pairing him with Kelly. He also works hard and has desire to be a better blocker, so maybe he could improve in camp and under our coaches. I will also be closely watching the board to see if he is there in round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 [size=3][b]Leonard Pope, TE, Georgia[/b][/size] Name: *Leonard Pope College: Georgia Number: 81 Height: 6-8 Weight: 258 Position: TE Pos2: Class/Draft Year: Jr/2006 40 Time: 4.62 Projected Round: 2-3 Stock: Rated number 5 out of 83 TE's 70 / 1745 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6076 Weight: 258 40 Yrd Dash: 4.62 20 Yrd Dash: 2.76 10 Yrd Dash: 1.63 Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 22 Vertical Jump: 37 1/2 Broad Jump: 9'10" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.67 3-Cone Drill: 7.48 Dates: 03/23/06 Height: 6076 Weight: 258 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: [u]Overview[/u] Possibly the tallest receiver in college football, Pope has that perfect blend of size, strength and speed needed to consistently stretch the defense and break tackles to gain extra yardage. Anyone looking for a validation of his hard-driving running skills after the catch need only to talk to Tennessee cornerback Jason Allen, who suffered a dislocated hip trying to tackle Pope in 2005. At Americus High School, Pope earned Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Top 50 in Georgia, Class AA All-State, Georgia Sportswriters Association All-State honors and was invited to play in the Georgia-Florida All-Star game. He led his team to two consecutive Class AA state titles during his junior and senior seasons. Pope registered seven touchdowns as a tight end, catching eight passes with a pair of touchdowns in the playoffs as a senior. He also returned an interception for a score while lining up at safety that year. As a junior, Pope caught 25 passes for 491 yards and six touchdowns. "We always saw an unlimited potential for Pope," said Erik Soliday, who coached Pope at Americus his final three years. "To get where he is as quick as he has, I don't know if anyone saw that coming. He's just an extremely talented kid." Heavily recruited out of high school, academic problems forced Pope to attend Hargrave Military Academy in 2002, where he was a roommate of Virginia linebacker Ahmad Brooks. Pope describes the Hargrave experience as a "tough and crazy year," where time stood still and the only way home was a Greyhound bus. "Minutes were like hours," Pope said. "I hated it with a passion. I was like 13 hours from my house." Pope wasn't fond of the regimented lifestyle of military school, and found himself a long way from the comforts of home, including his kitchen. "He used to come to my room to try and get snacks," said Brooks, a Butkus Award finalist last year who became close friends with Pope. "Hargrave was a learning experience. We had to get our SAT scores. We were like a family, picking each other up and encouraging each other to do good, on and off the field." Brooks earned his qualifying score fall semester and left Hargrave. Pope remained behind, still trying to land his one-way ticket out. He dreaded having to return. "When he left, I cried because I was the first one back on the Greyhound," Pope said. "I always thought in my mind, 'If I had a chance, what would I do with it?' " With his academics now in order, Pope enrolled at Georgia in 2003. He appeared in every game as reserve tight end, but only had one catch for 21 yards. He started ten contests in 2004, grabbing 25 passes for 482 yards (19.3 avg) and six touchdowns. Pope was a unanimous All-Southeastern Conference selection in 2005. He started eleven games, missing the Louisiana-Monroe contest when head coach Mark Richt suspended him for a dorm room incident. He ranked second on the team with 33 receptions for 491 yards (14.9 avg) and three touchdowns. In 35 games with the Bulldogs, Pope started 21 times. He gained 994 yards with nine touchdowns on 59 catches (16.8 avg). [u]Analysis[/u] [b]Positives:[/b] Has a tall, thick frame with good overall muscle development, long limbs, split high, thick bubble and hamstrings and large hands...Shows the lateral range to escape and get up field quickly in his initial release and has the size and strength to defeat the jam...His routes could be crisper, but he is alert to sticks and does a good job getting up the seam to attack the zone...Can settle in the soft spot and is a big target underneath who shows the awareness needed to uncover...Has more than enough leg drive and initial burst to separate in his routes and is a powerful runner who can punish defensive backs who get in his way (see 2005 Tennessee game)...Has the ability to extend and secure the ball outside the frame...Will compete for the ball in traffic and has the leaping ability to make plays on the ball at its high point...Despite some hip tightness, he plays with good body control to adjust and position before making the catch. [b]Negatives:[/b] Still maturing body-wise and looks a bit lean, but generates good lower body power to break arm tackles...Struggles academically and is not always alert to pick up twists and games when working as a blocker...Needs to do a better job of keeping his feet and staying lower in his pads when blocking in-line (will get over-extended and leaves his feet quite a bit)...Has the adjustment skills to pick up second-level defenders, but needs to move his feet better in order to sustain...Had one off-field incident that saw him get suspended for the 2005 Louisiana-Monroe game, but the coaches vouch for his character and work ethic...Must play with better control and alertness, as his high amount of penalties (false starts, holding) have proven costly. Pope is a very tall, long-legged athlete with valid speed, strength and hands. He has a basketball player's frame with excellent arm length and good overall muscle development. He has a thick bubble and hamstrings and a frame that can carry at least another twenty pounds of bulk with no loss in speed. Despite his long stride, Pope has good quickness and speed to get downfield and separate underneath. He showed great improvement in his route running as a junior, showing much better flexibility to adjust and make plays on the ball. He has a good burst off the line and the pick up speed to beat linebackers going up the seam. Pope is still a work in progress with the mental aspect of the game. While he shows good urgency getting to the ball, he has been prone to costly penalties the past few years and continues to struggle academically. He might not be able to grasp a complicated playbook, but is a coachable athlete with a good attitude. Pope demonstrates the quickness and lateral range to escape and get up field. He is quick to reach the second level, but will struggle a bit to stay low in his pads when asked to work in-line. He uses his hands well to play off the jam and has the ability to avoid and uncover quickly. His power and upper body strength prevent defenders from rerouting him, but he cannot be considered a deep threat as he looks a little tight in his hips, which prevents him from planting and driving sharply out of his breaks. His route running could be crisper, but he has the athletic ability to separate in the short area. Pope has good patience vs. zone coverage, but does shuffle his feet and gear down some in his cuts. Still, he gets decent depth on the flat routes and can clear when working through the zone. He also shows good pick-up speed and is a very big target who has become reliable on underneath routes because of his ability to uncover, sit down and separate while making proper body adjustments. Pope has the long arms and valid hands to extend and secure the ball away from his frame. He will have a few concentration lapses, resulting in drops of some easy passes, but will compete for the ball in a crowd. The thing you see on film is the urgency and aggression he displays in attempts to finish the play. He has good hand/eye coordination and the rangy hands to catch with defenders on him. On deep routes, Pope is more quick than fast, but his long legs and stride let him get down the field and settle into the zone, but he is really not used much on long distance throws. He has enough pick-up speed to get down the middle and stretch the defense, but looks like he struggles when having to turn his head and track the ball in over his shoulder. He is best when working underneath, using his size to create mismatches and get behind the defender to stretch the field. The thing you notice on film is he plays with good body control. He shows the ball skills to gain position and make the catch underneath. He has quick reactions on the tipped ball and has the hand range to extend and pluck the ball at its high point. He generates great leg drive to break tackles after the catch. It is nearly impossible to bring him down in isolated coverage due to his strength and quickness and he uses his size well to push the ball up field. Pope has adequate technique as an in-line blocker, but will sometimes overextend and leave his feet behind. He has good hand reach, but loses position late and has to keep his feet under him or he will buckle. He plays with much better leverage as a cut blocker than at the line of scrimmage. He is best when making adjustments on the move and Pope can pick up linebackers easily when working in space. He has the athletic ability to adjust and pick up downfield defenders, but needs to move his feet better in order to sustain. [u]Career Notes [/u] The two-year starter hauled in 59 passes for 994 yards (16.8 avg) and nine touchdowns in 35 games for the Bulldogs...In 2005, Pope and Martinez Milner accounted for 47 catches for 782 yards and five touchdowns (26 percent of the team's receptions)...Those totals were the highest of any tight end tandem in the Southeastern Conference for the season and ranks as the third-best season for tight ends in Georgia annals, topped only by Jermaine Wiggins and Larry Brown (56 of 190 receptions, 29 percent in 1998) and Randy McMichael and Jevaris Johnson (65 of 211 receptions, 29 percent in 1999). 2005 Season Unanimous All-Southeastern Conference first-team choice...On the Mackey Award Watch List, given to the nation's top tight end...Named the team's Best All-Around Offensive Player...Started eleven games, missing the Louisiana-Monroe contest when he was suspended due to a team rules violation...Ranked second on the team with a career-high 33 receptions for 491 yards (14.9 avg) and three touchdowns, just missing (by two catches) in becoming the first tight end to lead the team in receptions during a season since Kirk Warner had 30 catches in 1989...Of the 55 passes targeted to Pope, 21 resulted in first downs, with two coming on fourth-down plays and three others on third-down...Had eight receptions for 20 yards or longer...Posted 64 knockdowns with four touchdown-resulting blocks and seventeen downfield blocks, but was also penalized eight times. 2005 Game Analysis 2004 Season All-Southeastern Conference first-team selection by the Associated Press and the league's coaches...Recipient of the Offensive Most Improved Player Award and the Special Teams Performance Award (for his game vs. Florida)...Also earned the team's Victors Club Award honors for outstanding grades in eight or more games...Started ten of twelve games, hauling in 25 passes for 482 yards (19.3 avg) and six touchdowns...Had at least one scoring grab in five of his last six games. 2004 Game Analysis 2003 Season Named to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Team by The Sporting News...Saw action in twelve games as a reserve tight end...His only reception was good for 21 yards in the Middle Tennessee contest. 2002 Season Did not qualify academically and attended Hargrave Military Academy. Off-field Issues 2005: Suspended by head coach Mark Richt for the Sept. 17 contest vs. Louisiana-Monroe after a campus dorm room incident. [u]Injury Report [/u] No injuries reported. [u]Agility Tests [/u] Campus: 4.73 seconds in the 40-yard dash...370-pound bench press...510-pound squat...335-pound power clean...510-pound squat...36-inch vertical jump...34 7/8-inch arm length...10-inch hands. Combine: Benched 225 pounds 22 times. ... 4.70 and 4.65 seconds in the 40-meter dash. ... 37 1/2-inch vertical leap. ... 9'6" broad jump. [u]High School [/u] Attended Americus (Ga.) High School, playing football for head coach Eric Soliday... Earned Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Top 50 in Georgia, Class AA All-State, Georgia Sportswriters Association All-State honors and was invited to play in the Georgia-Florida All-Star game...Led his team to two consecutive Class AA state titles during his junior and senior seasons...Registered seven touchdowns as a tight end, catching eight passes with a pair of touchdowns in the playoffs as a senior...Also returned an interception for a score while lining up at safety that year...As a junior, Pope caught 25 passes for 491 yards and six touchdowns..."We always saw an unlimited potential for Pope," said Erik Soliday, who coached Pope at Americus his final three years. "To get where he is as quick as he has, I don't know if anyone saw that coming. He's just an extremely talented kid." [u]Personal [/u] Sports Studies major...Recipient of the Elizabeth and Scott Kelly Football Scholarship... Son of Karen Pope...Born 9/09/83...Resides in Americus, Georgia. [u]Draft Scout Player News[/u] 02/15/06 - PRO POTENTIAL: TE Leonard Pope, who passed up his senior season at Georgia to enter the draft, is a tall, lean prospect with room to grow, both physically in terms of bulk and strength, and as a blocker at the point of attack. He's proven himself as a receiver with outstanding reach, speed and receiving skills for a tight end, but this is a draft deep with tight end talent, and Pope has a lot of work to do to move past some of the those tight ends and work his way into the late first or early second round. 01/07/06 - TE Leonard Pope has decided to forgo his senior season at Georgia and enter into the 2006 NFL draft. The 6-foot-7, 250-pound Pope made the All-Southeastern Conference team for the second year in a row and led the Bulldogs with 39 catches for 541 yards and four touchdowns in 2005. He had six catches for 50 yards, including a 4-yard TD, in the Sugar Bowl. 11/17/05 - Georgia finally got one of their best players involved in the offense and TE Leonard Pope responded with eight catches for 102 yards and a touchdown against Auburn. 11/09/05 - A tight end with his talent should be making more of an impact but after catching touchdown catches in five consecutive games last season TE Leonard Pope has just one TD this season and has been held to just six catches in the past three games. 10/13/05 - TE Leonard Pope led the Bulldogs against #8 Tennessee with 4 receptions for 70 yards... For the year, Pope ranks second on the team with 13 receptions for 199 yards and 1 TD. ___________________________________________ I wouldn't mind this guy at all with our first round pick. Ok his blocking could improve, but I think he has the aptitude to progress in this area, with Marvin's coaching and work ethic. Also, another reason I'd like this pick is that it isn't often a guy comes along with his size and intangibles - maybe once every 10 years or so. He has that x-factor as a result. Also, if we have a crap backup starting the year, even they could look could with Pope as a receiving option - just play pitch and catch with him to keep the chains moving, and open up the field for our receivers. The Bengals like this guy alot anyway, so don't be surprised if they pull the trigger at 24 if no decent defensive draft value is available at that spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fredtoast Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 [quote name='EnglishBengal' post='239237' date='Mar 27 2006, 03:03 PM']Despite giving up bulk to the larger down linemen, he works hard to steer and drive defenders off the ball and does a very good job of creating outside rush lanes for the ball carriers. He does an adequate job and shows good effort blocking in-line, but is better when making the cut block up field (not used much as a lead blocker). He knows how to keep his feet and uses his hands effectively to control the defender and get movement coming off the snap. When working in the second level, [b]he shows good intent to punish[/b] and has the long arms needed to tie up a defender when working in space. ............ 2005 Season All-American Dream Team selection and rated the best blocker at his position by The NFL Draft Report…___________________________________________ [b]His blocking puts me off. But maybe he's coachable enough to improve. [/b][/quote] WTF? Apparently he is a pretty good blocker. And I love that "intent to punish" quote. I think this is our guy. We'll grab him with our late third round pick. I hope he is still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fredtoast Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 [quote name='Dan_Bengals_NJ' post='239244' date='Mar 27 2006, 03:11 PM']He is a guy that definitely has intrigued me. If he came to us in round 3 and we didn't take a DT yet, I would consider biting. I liked him prior to the senior bowl and the senior bowl only reinforced my thoughts. Would make for an interesting pick. He still needs some work though.[/quote] No way he lasts until our pick in the third. I like this guy a lot. I like this guy a lot. I think he will really jump up the board. I wouldn't mind taking him in the second round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 This guy is second on my list behind Pope. Fasano is climbing to 3rd. Of course Leonard Davis is not on the list because he will be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fredtoast Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I watched every game that "The Flyin' Hawaiian" played at Tennessee. He had one of the best seasons I've ever seen in '04. His numbers dropped dramatically in '05, but he was still the star DT on the #1 rush defense in the entire nation. Even though I'm a huge Vol homer, I have some rservations about picking Jesse. He suffered a strained ACL at the Senior Bowl, and that may have affected his workout numbers. His draft stock is dropping like a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kochman Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I think he is a better blocker than he gets credit for. I was against taking a TE on day #1 but if he were there in the second I don't think you could pass him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natifanatic Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 In all honesty, I think that Pope should be our first rounder if Bunkley is not available. Only Whitner and Allen would be picks that I would be happy with otherwise. I'm not going to have a shit fit if we don't get Pope, because there are plenty of TE's available this year. Klopfenstein being one VIP. As long as we don't get Watson in round 1 I should be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dan_Bengals_FL- Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 No way do I use our first rounder on Pope. His blocking isn't great and there other other good options later in the draft. I definitely pass on Pope with the first pick and pretty much on any TE all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBallerson Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I don't want to use a 1st round pick on a guy that will get 3-5 pass attempt per game (just a guesstimation). I think we can cover our TE need later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scales Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I'm sure the Bengals Know all about him, and i'm sure they won't use a first round pick on him; however, when our slots are getting warm in the second and third i'm sure we will give him some serious consideration if he's our highest rated prospect left on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselman44 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I would love for the bengals to pick him up, maybe even in the second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bengals1181 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 [quote name='dieselman44' post='239476' date='Mar 27 2006, 10:46 PM']I would love for the bengals to pick him up, maybe even in the second[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 [size=3][b]Barry Cofield, DT, NorthWestern[/b][/size] Name: Barry Cofield College: NorthWestern Number: 67 Height: 6-4 Weight: 304 Position: DT Pos2: DE Class/Draft Year: Sr/2006 40 Time: 4.95 Projected Round: 2-3 Stock: Rated number 10 out of 115 DT's 83 / 1745 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6040 Weight: 304 40 Yrd Dash: 4.95 20 Yrd Dash: 2.88 10 Yrd Dash: 1.68 Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 35 Vertical Jump: 34 Broad Jump: 8'9" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.35 3-Cone Drill: 7.43 Dates: 03/02/06 Height: 6040 Weight: 304 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: [u]Overview [/u] Cofield is a versatile down lineman who can play the classic tackle position in a 4-3 alignment or shift to end in a 3-4 formation. He displays excellent quickness for a player his size and continues to grow physically and mentally with each passing game. The three-year starter capably filled big shoes during his senior year, filling the leadership void on the team after the departures of All-Big Ten linemen Luis Castillo (San Diego) and Loren Howard (transferred to Arizona State). Cofield was a Super Prep All-Midwest Region and second-team All-State defensive end in 2001 at Cleveland Heights High School. He also earned first-team All-Lake Erie League and All-District honors. He registered 84 tackles, 19 stops behind the line of scrimmage, 12 sacks and six pass deflections his senior season. He was nominated to play in Ohio North-South and Big 33 (Ohio vs. Pennsylvania) all-star games Cofield was an All-League and honorable mention All-District basketball player (11 ppg, 8 rpg, 5 apg). He lettered in baseball and track as well, boasting an 11.75 clocking in the 100 meters. He was also a member of the school's Honor Roll. Cofield played in every game as a true freshman at Northwestern in 2002. He registered 36 tackles (14 solos) with two stops for losses while causing and recovering a fumble in 12 games. He earned a starting job at left defensive end as a sophomore, coming up with 46 tackles (19 solos) in 13 games. He added one sack, two stops for losses, six quarterback pressures, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. His versatility helped him quickly adapt to playing right defensive tackle in 2004. He started 11 games, collecting 52 tackles with 3.5 sacks and five stops behind the line of scrimmage. Cofield added five pressures and batted away three passes. Cofield earned All-Big Ten Conference second-team honors as a senior. He lined up at left defensive tackle in 2005, recording a career-high 63 tackles (24 solos). He made two sacks with 6.5 stops for losses and seven pressures. He caused two fumbles, recovered another, deflected five passes and returned an interception 16 yards. In 49 games with the Wildcats, Cofield started 36 times. He finished his career with 197 tackles (88 solos), 6.5 sacks for minus-22 yards and 15.5 stops for losses of 38 yards. He registered 18 quarterback pressures with eight pass deflections and a 16-yard interception return. He also recovered three fumbles and caused four others. [u]Analysis[/u] [b] Positives:[/b] Has a thick frame with a big bubble, wide hips, broad shoulders and adequate upper-body strength...Has above average timed speed for the tackle position...Can dominate the inside action when he generates a quick step off the snap, as he has a good feel for the cadence...Shows a good feel for blocking schemes and has the quick instincts to locate the ball working through the pile...Works hard to separate, disengage and shed... Does not have the lower strength to anchor vs. double teams, but does a good job of shooting the gaps...Has the change of direction agility and loose hips to make plays in pursuit...Solid wrap-up tackler who can deliver pop upon contact...Works better inside the box when he drops his weight and stays low in his pads to get under the ball carrier, uncoil and wrap...Can control and leverage with his hand punch and placement...Has a deceiving burst, as he does not look like he can get to the quarterback, but then finishes the play...Effective penetrating the backfield when lining up as a one-gap defender...Takes good angles in pursuit and can defeat pass schemes when working in-line. [b]Negatives:[/b] Better suited for inside due to his lack of sustained quickness to take the wide loop to the quarterback coming off the edge...Only way he can be effective as a defensive end is to lose weight and improve his stamina...Does not have the strength to split double teams and needs to do a better job of grabbing and executing rip moves to defeat pass protectors...When trying to get through trash, he narrows his base and loses balance... Has good timed speed, but is best when shooting the inside gaps, as he does not have the acceleration to push the pocket from the outside...Needs to show more consistency with his motor, as he tends to throttle down if his initial move fails. Cofield is a versatile athlete with experience at each defensive line position, but is better suited for the interior, where his short area burst and upper-body strength are more effective as a bull rusher. When he plays end, he lacks the acceleration to come off blocks and close on the pocket. He plays with an inconsistent motor, but can dominate inside when he gets a good first step off the snap. He has a good feel for the cadence and can be explosive behind his hits when attacking the lead blocker. He is not the type that can split double teams, but he holds his ground at the point of attack in one-on-one situations. He has valid upper-body strength to disengage and shed and is very active with his hands in attempts to control. When he gets his pad level high, he tends to narrow his base, resulting in blockers attacking his body and washing him out of the gaps. He has good lateral agility to make plays down the line and a quick short area burst when operating in the one-gap alignment. As a tackler, he brings good aggression and pop behind his hits, doing a nice job of getting under the ball carrier. He demonstrates the hand usage to uncoil and wrap when tackling on the move. He takes good angles in pursuit and can push guards back into the pocket, but is not really the type that can get upfield on a consistent basis, especially when coming off the edge. Cofield reminds me of a shorter version of New England's Ty Warren. He is best suited to play inside in a 4-3 alignment, as he lacks the speed needed to be an edge rusher. His hand activity is valid enough for him to occupy multiple blockers, but he does struggle to split double teams. Depending on the system, he appears to be more capable of handling one-gap duties as a three-technique defensive tackle. His versatility will be a bonus while serving as a reserve earlier in his pro career, but to be a classic 4-3 defensive end, he will have to lose weight and develop an array of pass rush moves. [u]Career Notes[/u] Cofield has been a valuable performer on the defensive line, having started at right defensive tackle, left defensive end and left defensive tackle during his career...Started 36 of his last 37 games...Registered 5.5 of his 6.5 sacks and 11.5 of his 15.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage in his last two years. 2005 Season Second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection...Lined up at left defensive tackle, the third position he started for the Wildcats during his career...Ranked fourth on the team with a career-high 63 tackles (24 solos)...Had two sacks for minus-7 yards and ranked second on the squad with 6.5 stops for losses of 13 yards...Added seven quarterback pressures and deflected five passes...Caused two fumbles and recovered another...Also had a 16-yard interception return. 2005 Game Analysis 2004 Season Second-team All-Big Ten Conference choice by College Football News...Started 11 games at right defensive tackle, coming off the bench in the Purdue game...Recorded 52 tackles (31 solos) with 3.5 sacks for minus-12 yards and five stops for losses of 15 yards... Registered five quarterback pressures and had three pass deflections. 2004 Game Analysis 2003 Season Moved into the starting lineup at left defensive end...Delivered 46 tackles (19 solos) with a 3-yard sack and two stops for losses of 7 yards...Registered six quarterback pressures and caused and recovered a fumble. 2003 Game Analysis 2002 Season Appeared in 12 games as a reserve defensive tackle...Came up with 36 tackles (14 solos) with two stops for losses of 3 yards...Caused and recovered a fumble...Made three tackles vs. TCU and had another three stops with a forced fumble vs. Duke... Added four hits and a fumble recovery vs. Navy and had another four stops in the Indiana game...Posted three tackles, including one behind the line of scrimmage, vs. Indiana. [u]Injury Report[/u] No injuries reported. [u]Agility Tests[/u] Campus: 4.88 in the 40-yard dash (indoor field turf surface)...465-pound bench press...660-pound squat...355-pound hang clean...28-inch vertical jump...32-inch arm length...9 ½-inch hands...Right-handed...Wears contacts...27/33 Wonderlic score. [u]High School [/u] Attended Cleveland Heights (Oh.) High School, playing football for head coach Mike Jones...Super Prep All-Midwest Region and second-team All-State defensive end in 2001... Earned first-team All-Lake Erie League and All-District honors...Registered 84 tackles, 19 stops behind the line of scrimmage, 12 sacks and six pass deflections his senior season...Nominated to play in Ohio North-South and Big 33 (Ohio vs. Pennsylvania) all-star games...All-League and honorable mention All-District basketball player (11 ppg, 8 rpg, 5 apg)...Lettered in baseball and track as well, boasting an 11.75 clocking in the 100 meters...Also a member of the school's Honor Roll. [u]Personal[/u] Communication Studies/Sociology major...Son of Cathy Cofield...Born Barry Joseph Cofield Jr. on 3/19/84...Resides in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. [u]Draft Scout Player News[/u] 01/20/06 - East West Shrine Practice - The two other defensive tackles with prototype size, Johnny Jolly of Texas A&M and Barry Cofield of Northwestern flashed their ability. Consistency is the key with both prospects. Jolly sometimes struggles with playing too high, and though he showed some burst in one on one drills, is more of a run stuffer. Cofield is an intriguing talent. Overshadowed by Luis Castillo and Loren Howard for most of his career at Northwestern, Cofield has the size and strength to play either the 4-3 tackle position or defensive end in the 3-4 alignment. 09/26/05 - "We have to show some heart and character. That's what our defense had last year. Even when we didn't play well for a whole game, at the end, looking around in the huddle, everyone said we're going to make that last play. We haven't discovered that yet this year." -- DT Barry Cofield on the steps the Wildcats defense will have to take to take in order to be competitive in the Big Ten. 09/21/05 - The Wildcats need to generate pressure up front and DT Barry Cofield might be their best option. He has 15 tackles, 2.5 TFL and 0.5 sacks. He needs to make life uncomfortable for Penn State QB Michael Robinson to give the Wildcats a shot. 09/12/05 - DT Barry Cofield is being counted on to provide great run defense, but Northern Illinois RB Garrett Wolfe raced for 245 yards and three touchdowns in a week two losing effort against the Wildcat defense. 09/08/05 - DT Barry Cofield had a fine game in the opener, recording five tackles, 1 1/2 TFL, a half-sack and a fumble recovery. Cofield is tough, nasty and intelligent. _____________________________________________ I think this guy would be a good backup at next level and nothing more. I know Marvin likes him, so he could be a possible pick in rounds 4-5 IMO. While he has excellent strength at the point of attack and defends the run well, he doesn't have any kind of pass rush ability to get him into the elite class of DT's. I think his versatility makes him interesting though, and he could be a younger replacement for Carl Powell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 [size=3][b]John McCargo, DT, North Carolina State[/b][/size] Name: *John McCargo College: North Carolina State Number: 90 Height: 6-2 Weight: 302 Position: DT Pos2: Class/Draft Year: Jr/2006 40 Time: 5.15 Projected Round: 2 Stock: Rated number 6 out of 115 DT's 61 / 1745 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6014 Weight: 302 40 Yrd Dash: 5.15 20 Yrd Dash: 2.99 10 Yrd Dash: 1.78 Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 25 Vertical Jump: 30 1/2 Broad Jump: 9'2" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.49 3-Cone Drill: 7.80 Dates: 03/22/06 Height: 6014 Weight: 302 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: [u]Overview[/u] Fierce, starting DT of the Wolfpack defense that led the nation in 2004. 2004 Season An academic All-ACC performer for 2004, he earned a 3.07 GPA for the fall semester ... Unheralded member of the Wolfpack defense that led the nation last season, he started 10 games and tallied 47 snaps while anchoring the line ... Tallied a season-high seven stops in the win at Virginia Tech while in for 60 snaps, he also had two tackles for loss in that contest ... Ranked third on the team with a dozen quarterback pressures. 2003 Season One of the best surprises on the 2003 squad, he made great strides over the course of his first season of competition ... Earned Freshman All-America honors by The Sporting News ... Led the team with 16 quarterback pressures ... An honorable mention All-ACC choice who started all 13 games and tallied 14 tackles for loss, the second-highest total on the team ... Increased his productivity in the last seven games, tallying 38 tackles and 12 tackles for loss. In for a season-high 74 snaps in the win over Virginia, he had a season-high eight tackles at No. 13 Florida State ... Made four stops behind the line of scrimmage, including a sack, at Georgia Tech ... Had six tackles, including four solo stops and one for a loss, to go with a pass breakup and three quarterback pressures against Kansas in the Tangerine Bowl ... Recipient of the Carey Brewbaker Award, which was given to the squad's most valuable defensive lineman ... Strong player who bench presses 410 pounds and boasts a 300-pound mark in the power clean. 2002 Season Redshirted the season at defensive line ... The co-recipient of the Most Dependable Defensive Lineman Award following spring workouts. [u]High School[/u] Recorded 60 tackles, including 16 for loss and six sacks as a senior for Coach Joe Freeland ... Caused four fumbles and recovered three ... As a fullback, had 98 carries for 648 yards and six touchdowns, as well as two receptions for nine yards ... Also converted on four of six PAT's ...Named first-team all-state ... Also tallied three sacks, caused two fumbles and recovered three fumbles ... As a fullback, had 16 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns, as well as a reception for five yards...Named second-team all-state ... Also played baseball, basketball, and ran track ... Advanced to the state championships in the shot put and discus as a junior, placing fourth in the discus. [u]Personal[/u] Majoring in sports management ... Born 8/19/83. [u]Draft Scout Player News[/u] 01/09/06 - DT McCargo will forgo his senior years and enter the 2006 NFL draft. McCargo, a 6-foot-2, 295-pound defensive tackle, had at least one tackle for a loss in each of the seven games he played in this season, including four against Clemson. ___________________________________________ Intriguing player. Has good speed and is a classic 3-technique guy it seems. Don't know much about him other than this. Maybe someone else could elaborate on him a bit more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 [size=3][b]Manase Hopoi, DT, Washington[/b][/size] Name: Manase Hopoi College: Washington Number: 56 Height: 6-4 Weight: 286 Position: DT Pos2: DE Class/Draft Year: Sr/2006 40 Time: 5.04 Projected Round: 7-FA Stock: Rated number 32 out of 115 DT's 357 / 1745 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Height: 6035 Weight: 286 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: Dates: 03/10/06 Height: 6035 Weight: 286 40 Yrd Dash: 5.03 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 20 Vertical Jump: 32 Broad Jump: 9'3" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.30 3-Cone Drill: 7.52 2004 Season A candidate for All-America honors ... on track to regain his fifth year of eligibility by earning his undergraduate degree in four years ... a second-team All-Pac-10 selection in 2004 ... had 54 total tackles and led the Pac-10 with 22 tackles for loss, one shy of Washington's single-season record ... his tackles for loss tally ranked second among Division I defenders ... also totaled nine sacks during the year, the ninth best single-season mark in UW history ... started all 11 games at either defensive tackle or defensive end ... had six tackles for loss at USC tied school record (Jerry Jensen, 1997 vs. ASU) and were most by a Pac-10 player this season .. also had three sacks vs. USC ... posted seven tackles, two TFLs and a sack at Oregon ... had four tackles, and a TFL vs. Arizona.Managed eight tackles, including a sack and three tackles for loss in Fresno State game ... registered five tackles and team-high two TFLs vs. UCLA ... had five tackles in the Apple Cup ... after Mapuolesega's injury, started at DE at Notre Dame, where he had seven tackles and 1.5 for loss ... had four tackles, two TFLs and a sack at Stanford ... posted six tackles, including five TFLs and two sacks vs. San Jose State ... only Husky ever (records go back to 1967) with four career games with four or more TFLs ... named the team's co-defensive player of the year along with linebacker Joe Lobendahn ... voted the team's John P. Angel Defensive Lineman of the Year award and the L. Wait Rising Lineman of the Year. 2003 Season One of six defensive players to start all 12 games last season ... one of three returning UW players who started all 12 games in 2003 ... has started 24 times during his career ... a two-time letterwinner ... missed the final week of spring drills due to a sprained knee ... totaled 31 tackles during the season ... is Washington's returning sacks leader after totaling four last year ... had a total of 10.5 tackles for loss, which was the third most on the squad ... had three tackles for loss in games against Nevada and Oregon ... made seven tackles against Nevada ... recovered a pair of fumbles during the season, both coming against Washington State ... named co-defensive Player of the Game against the Cougars ... bulked up to 280 for his senior season. 2002 Season Started all 13 games at defensive end in his first season of competing ... led all Huskies with 17 tackles for loss, and ranked second among UW defensive linemen with 38 tackles ... seven sacks tied for first on the team ... averaged 1.3 tackles for-loss per game, the sixth-best average in the Pac-10 ... part of an excellent Husky rush defense that ranked 11th in the nation with just 97.7 yards allowed per game ... had career-best six tackles -- including a remarkable four for-loss -- and one sack against Arizona ... four tackles for-loss against Arizona and Purdue (Sun Bowl) tied for the eighth-most ever by a UW player in a single game ... for his efforts against the Wildcats, was named coaches' defensive player of the week ... also earned the honor for three-sack performance against San Jose State ... sack total vs. the Spartans equaled the ninth-most ever by a Husky player in a single game ... sacked Washington State's Jason Gesser in the first quarter of the Huskies' 29-26 triple-overtime win over the third-ranked Cougars. 2001 Season Did not redshirt ... was ineligible to participate in games as a partial qualifier ... can earn back year of eligibility if on track to graduate in spring of 2005 ... was a major force on the scout team, earning the Mark Drennan Defensive Scout of the Year honor at the team banquet ... was twice named Huskies' Defensive Scout of the Week, for work prior to wins against Michigan and Arizona State. High School Finished his career with 470 tackles, 37 sacks and 47 tackles-for-loss ... made 16 tackles and four sacks in a win over Woodland High in 1999 ... received seven of a possible 10 votes to earn first-team honors in the Long Beach Press-Telgram's "Best in the West" poll ... the ninth-rated linebacker in SuperPrep's CA/HI 130 ... a PrepStar All-American ... a first-team all-CIF selection ... a second-team member of CalHiSports.com All-CIF squad ... 2000 Sacramento Bee All-City first team ... two-time Delta League Defensive MVP ... two-time Metro League oustanding defensive player. [u]Personal[/u] Parents are Mele, a retirement home worker, and Toetou, a Cambell's Soup employee ... youngest of four siblings ...majoring in American ethnic studies. [u]Draft Scout Player News[/u] 01/20/06 - East West Shrine Practice - Manase Hopoi has the burst teams want in a three technique defensive tackle, but lacks bulk and strength and is consistently driven off the ball. 12/02/05 - CANDIDATES FOR NEXT LEVEL: DL Manase Hopoi played almost entirely at defensive tackle this year but is likely to be moved to end at the next level, where he could become a pass-rush specialist. The 6-4, 290-pounder is a likely late-round pick at best. 10/13/05 - DT Manase Hopoi, UW's most dominating middle defensive player, has been hobbled of late with knee and ankle injuries and probably won't be able to be an every-down player Saturday. 09/23/05 - DT Manase Hopoi had 3.5 sacks last week and needs five to break the school career record. He needs to continue to be a presence in the opposing backfield for the Huskies to have any success Saturday. 09/20/05 - UW senior defensive tackle Manase Hopoi had a career-high four sacks against Idaho, which is also tied for third in school history for one game. The last time anyone had as many was Martin Harrison against Oregon State in 1989. Hopoi had been challenged by UW defensive coaches during the week and responded with his most dominating performance of the season. _______________________________________________ One of my late round sleepers. I've had in one of my mocks round about christmas. Needs a bit of work but has some intriguing tools to say the least. I think, assuming Geathers continues to start at DE next year, this guy would be a great backup in the rotation. He's a Jonathan Fanene clone, and looks exactly like him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 [size=3][b]Kedric Golston, DT, Georgia[/b][/size] Name: Kedric Golston College: Georgia Number: 97 Height: 6-4 Weight: 300 Position: DT Pos2: Class/Draft Year: Sr/2006 40 Time: 4.88 Projected Round: 4-5 Stock: Rated number 17 out of 115 DT's 164 / 1745 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6040 Weight: 300 40 Yrd Dash: 4.88 20 Yrd Dash: 2.80 10 Yrd Dash: 1.73 Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 31 Vertical Jump: 33 Broad Jump: 9'3" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.45 3-Cone Drill: 7.61 Dates: 03/23/06 Height: 6040 Weight: 300 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: [u]Overview [/u] The team captain was plagued by injury problems most of his senior year, but showed his "true grit" by playing in 10 games. One of the strongest players in college football, he was the recipient of the 2005 Leon Farmer Strength and Conditioning Award. He finished his career as a major part of a graduating class that earned 44 victories -- most by any senior class in Georgia history. Golston earned Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Top 50 in Georgia and AAAA first-team All-State honors as a defensive end his junior and senior seasons at Sandy Creek High School. He was a Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State, Prep Stars Top 125 Dream Team and Super Prep national Elite 50 selection. Parade, Prep Stars and Super Prep all gave him All-America recognition. The Fayette County Player of the Year as a senior and junior, Golston was a three-time All-County pick. He started four seasons at Sandy Creek, serving as team captain during his senior year. The team MVP recorded 55 tackles and 11 sacks in six games as a senior. He registered 88 tackles and 13 sacks as a junior and holds the school's career sack record with 45. He lettered twice in basketball and finished second in the state in wrestling during his junior year. In 2002, Golston was the first true freshman to start the season opener on Georgia's defensive line since Travis Stroud in 1994. He overcame a broken femur (leg) suffered in an auto accident in September of 2001, resulting in two weeks in intensive care and lengthy rehabilitation. Golston played in all 14 games, including three starts. He was a member of a team that won Georgia's first SEC championship in 20 years, recording 34 tackles (10 solos) with 2.5 stops for losses and a forced fumble. Golston had the rods in his leg removed during 2003 spring drills. He started the first six games for the Bulldogs that season before suffering a broken shoulder blade in practice. He returned in a reserve role later in the campaign, finishing with 17 tackles (8 solos) and a pair of fumble recoveries. Golston earned All-Southeastern Conference honorable mention in 2004. He posted 23 tackles (12 solos) with 2.5 stops for losses while starting every game. Hoping to improve on those totals, Golston was primed for a breakout season in 2005. But he was suspended for the season opener after being arrested in April for simple battery of a police officer, obstruction of a police officer and disorderly conduct during a bar fight. He missed significant time during his final season due to lingering ankle and elbow injuries. In 10 games, Golston made 21 tackles (13 solos) with 2.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage. In 44 games with the Bulldogs, Golston started 30 times. He collected 95 tackles (43 solos) with 3.5 sacks for minus-20 yards and 8.5 stops for losses of 36 yards. He recovered three fumbles and deflected a pass. [u]Analysis[/u] [b]Positives:[/b] Solidly built athlete with broad shoulders, thick legs, wide chest and a big bubble...Has a quick straight-line burst and has a chance to get on the edge of a blocker when he keeps his pad level down...Shows good effort closing on the ball once he is able to locate it...Relies on his burst to beat blockers coming off the ball and seems more suited to play in a one-gap alignment...Has the speed to chase plays down the line and will collide and wrap in limited areas...Despite missing targets when playing in space, he is not a soft tackler...Has the upper body strength to push offensive guards back and pressure the pocket. [b] Negatives:[/b] Has shorter than ideal arm length...Needs to play in the gap in order to be effective coming off the ball...Lacks a feel for blocking schemes and is slow to anticipate the play...Plays too high, losing leverage...Despite his weight room strength, he fails to translate it to the field, as he is slow fighting off double teams and does not keep a wide base to hold ground at the point of attack...His base issues make it hard for him to operate in a two-gap alignment...Gets covered up often because he is unable to sink his weight, standing too tall, letting blockers absorb into his body...Struggles with hand placement in attempts to shed...Has hip stiffness and marginal change of direction agility, making him a liability playing in space...Lacks pass rush moves and gets most of his pressure when he is unimpeded in his initial charge...Has had a few off-field incidents that resulted in two suspensions during his career at Georgia. Golston has a strong-looking frame with good upper body muscle development, but his weight room prowess does not always translate to the field. He gets too narrow in his base and has stiff hips that cause him to struggle when trying to redirect. He does his best work inside the gap, as he has the short area burst to pressure the pocket. Golston lacks pass rush moves and proper hand placement. He is good at pressuring the quarterback and pushing guards into the pocket, but does not protect his body well vs. low blocks. He has short arms and keeps them even shorter, rather than extend them to attempt to shed blocks. Golston gives good effort on the field and once he is able to locate the ball, he shows good urgency getting in on the action. While he has the ability to get on the edge of a blocker, he only seems effective when playing in the short areas. He loses focus at times when having to sift through the play to locate the ball. He is a decent collision-type tackler, but needs to do a better job of getting to the ball when working along the perimeter. Golston is good at occupying multiple blockers, providing some push on the pocket and shooting the gaps. But he lacks productivity and will generally fail to seal the deal as a tackler when in pursuit. He has a long string of nagging injuries that bring up durability concerns and did have a known off-field incident in 2005 that needs further evaluation. His stiff hips and lack of change of direction agility prevent Golston from being anything more than a one-gap defensive tackle. Late in the draft, he might be worth a look, but his potential will have to override his production in order for a team to feel comfortable using that pick. [u]Career Notes[/u] First true freshman to start his first career game on the Georgia defensive line since Travis Stroud in 1994...Has started at least three games in each year with the team...Part of a graduating class that registered 44 victories over the last four seasons, a school record. 2005 Season Winner of the 2005 Leon Farmer Strength and Conditioning Award...Served as team co-captain...Played in 10 games, starting nine...Suspended for the season opener due to a team rules violation and missed the Arkansas and Florida games with lingering elbow and ankle injuries...Finished with 21 tackles (13 solos), 1.5 sacks for minus-10 yards and 2.5 stops for losses of 13 yards. 2005 Game Analysis 2004 Season Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference honorable mention...Named the recipient of the True Grit Award and named the team's Outstanding Defensive Lineman at the conclusion of spring practice...Started every game at strongside defensive tackle...Made 23 tackles (12 solos) with 1.5 sacks for minus-8 yards and 2.5 stops for losses of 13 yards. 2004 Game Analysis 2003 Season Started the first six games at nose guard before suffering a right shoulder blade injury in practice...Returned to play in a reserve role during the team's final two games...Made 17 tackles (8 solos) with a stop for a 3-yard loss, two fumble recoveries and a pass deflection. 2003 Game Analysis 2002 Season Member of Georgia's first Southeastern Conference championship team in 20 seasons...Started three of 14 games at nose guard, recording a career-high 34 tackles (10 solos) with an assisted sack for minus-2 yards and 2.5 stops for losses of 7 yards...Also recovered a fumble. [u]Off-field Issues [/u] 2005: Golston was suspended for the season opener vs. Boise State due to his part in an April incident. On April 11th, Kedric Golston was charged with simple battery of a police officer, obstruction of a law enforcement officer and disorderly conduct. Linebacker Derrick White was charged with disorderly conduct. Marquis Elmore, a defensive tackle, was also listed on a police report. The incident happened around 2 a.m. at the Classic City Saloon. Police reports indicate a very confusing scene with a melee going on among several people. White, who was described as "very irate", reportedly pulled away from one officer trying to detain him and had to be subdued by multiple officers. The police reports allege that Golston tried to get the police officers to let White go and refused to back off when instructed to do so. As White was arrested, police had to use pepper spray and draw their batons to calm down the crowd. Golston and White were both released on bond. In 2001, Bulldog tight end Randy McMichael was suspended following a fight in the same establishment. 2003: Was one of nine Georgia football players declared ineligible in April by the NCAA for selling their 2002 Southeastern Conference championship rings. The group included senior receiver Michael Johnson and cornerbacks Kenny Bailey and Bruce Thornton, junior receiver Fred Gibson and four sophomores -- defensive tackle Darrius Swain, linebacker Tony Taylor, cornerback Tim Jennings and walk-on Trey Young. Golston, who had already been cited by the university for selling his ring, was also declared ineligible. The school appealed the NCAA's ruling. The university, which worked to recover the rings, did not say how much money the players received for the rings. The players were required to make restitution for the money they received from the sale of their rings. [u]Injury Report[/u] 2001: Suffered a fractured femur in a September car accident and had rods and pins placed in his leg. He underwent and extensive rehabilitation and spent two weeks in intensive care. 2003: Had rods in his leg (from auto accident in 2001) removed in the spring...Suffered a right shoulder blade fracture in a mid-October practice (10/15) and missed the next six games vs. Vanderbilt, Alabama-Birmingham, Florida, Auburn, Kentucky and Georgia Tech. 2005: Bothered in spring drills (4/27) with right turf toe...Suffered a left elbow ligament tear in the first quarter vs. Vanderbilt (10/15), missing the next two games, vs. Arkansas and Florida. He was fitted with a bulky, black brace that was held in place by myriad straps and prevented him from fully straightening his arm...Returned to the field vs. Auburn (11/12), but left the game in the first quarter with a left ankle sprain. [u]Agility Tests[/u] Campus: 5.05 in the 40-yard dash...485-pound bench press...500-pound squat...341-pound power clean...32 ¼-inch arm length...10 ¼-inch hands...Left-handed...11/20 Wonderlic score. [u]High School[/u] Attended Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Ga.) High School, playing football for head coach Rodney Walker...Earned Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Top 50 in Georgia, and AAAA first-team All-State honors as a defensive end his junior and senior seasons...Was a Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State, Prep Stars Top 125 Dream Team and Super Prep national Elite 50 pick...Parade, Prep Stars and Super Prep all gave him All-America recognition...The Fayette County Player of the Year as a senior and junior, Golston was a three-time All-County pick...Started four seasons at Sandy Creek, serving as team captain during his senior year...The team MVP recorded 55 tackles and 11 sacks in six games as a senior...Registered 88 tackles and 13 sacks as a junior and holds the school's all-time sack record with 45...Lettered twice in basketball and finished second in the state in wrestling during his junior year. [u]Personal[/u] Child and Family Development major...Born 5/30/83...Resides in Tyrone, Georgia. [u]Draft Scout Player News[/u] 02/21/06 - PRO POTENTIAL: Like DT Gerald Anderson, Kendric Golston a better fit for a two-gap system but not quite the solid anchor Anderson is in the middle. He does have longer arms and more height but must improve his strength and bulk and lower his center of gravity to be selected on day two. 01/20/06 - East West Shrine Practice - Georgia's Kedric Golston was one of the more athletic defensive tackles in recent Shrine history and has the size at 6-4, 292 that the NFL is looking for. His inconsistency at Georgia is a huge concern and he still struggles by playing too high, but there was no doubting his natural talent. 11/17/05 - Starting DT Kedric Golston (ankle) and backup RB Danny Ware (knee) both left the Auburn game in the first half, but returned in the second half. Golston was playing for the first time since the Vanderbilt game on Oct. 15 due to an elbow injury. 09/29/05 - Starting DT Kedric Golston (sprained ankle) will be limited this week but is expected to play against Tennessee. ____________________________________________ Interesting late round prospect. Providing he can be kept out of trouble, he could be a steal. Marvin loves his Georgia guys aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 [size=3][b]Brad Smith, QB/WR, Missouri[/b][/size] Name: Brad Smith College: Missouri Number: 16 Height: 6-2 Weight: 213 Position: WR Pos2: QB Class/Draft Year: Sr/2006 40 Time: 4.46 Projected Round: 3 Stock: Rated number 15 out of 211 WR's 105 / 1745 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6021 Weight: 213 40 Yrd Dash: 4.46 20 Yrd Dash: 2.65 10 Yrd Dash: 1.59 Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: 39 1/2 Broad Jump: 10'8" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.33 3-Cone Drill: 7.01 Dates: 03/02/06 Height: 6021 Weight: 213 40 Yrd Dash: 4.49 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: [u]Overview[/u] Smith is an excellent athlete who has superb scrambling ability and explosion carrying the ball. He seemed to regress as a signal caller as a sophomore and junior, but was playing in a system that did not allow him to utilize his greatest attribute -- his ability to improvise. The coaching staff realized the best way to utilize his talents was to unleash him, which they did in 2005. The result was seeing Smith go on to establish 59 school, conference and NCAA records before bringing his career to a conclusion with a fantastic performance vs. Steve Spurrier's South Carolina team in the Independence Bowl. Because of his erratic accuracy as a passer, several pro teams are projecting Smith as a possible candidate to move to receiver at the next level, but with his speed, elusiveness and scrambling ability, he could prove more productive if he shifts to halfback at the next level. The problem through the Indy Combine has been Smith's unwillingness to let go of his dream to play quarterback in the NFL. He closed out his career as the NCAA's record-holder for yards gained rushing by a quarterback (4,289). With his long arms, large hands, sudden burst and quick feet, he could be a natural at receiver or possibly halfback. Still, you can see the arm strength, balance and body control that could help him develop into an effective pro quarterback. All he needs is a patient coach who canrevamp his mechanics. Combine that with his pocket movement ability and you have a very interesting prospect who could also develop into a Donovan McNabb type if allowed to stay at the quarterback position. Smith was heavily recruited by the current Missouri staff while it was coaching at Toledo. He was one of the top prospects in the state of Ohio as a senior at Chaney High School. He was a two-time All-State and All-City Offensive Player of the Year selection in 2000. Smith threw for over 2,700 yards in his career and 34 touchdowns and also rushed for more than 1,200 yards while producing 19 touchdowns. He was an All-City pick in basketball and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He redshirted as a freshman at Missouri in 2001, then burst on to the scene with outstanding results during the 2002 season. He was a consensus Freshman All-American first-team selection and named Big Twelve Conference Newcomer of the Year. Smith set virtually every school and conference freshman passing record while also becoming only the second player in NCAA Division 1-A history to rush for more than 1,000 yards and throw for more than 2,000 yards in a season. He ranked tenth in the nation with an average of 280.2 yards per game in total offense. His 1,029 yards rushing broke the NCAA freshman record for quarterbacks, topping the previous mark of 1,019 yards by Kent State's Joshua Cribbs in 2001. His 3,362 yards in total offense shattered the old school single-season record of 2,545 yards by Corby Jones in 1997. He completed 196 of 366 passes (53.6 percent) for 2,333 yards, 15 touchdowns and only six interceptions that year. While he greatly improved his rushing skills in 2003, his passing ability suffered a bit. He did complete 60.3 percent of his passes, but only gained 1,977 yards and had eleven touchdowns with seven interceptions. He made up for that drop in yardage with his 212 carries for 1,406 yards (6.6 avg) and a school-record 18 touchdowns. His 1,406 yards rank as the fourth-best season total by a quarterback in college football history. A lack of a running game, young receivers and poor blocking on the offensive line were just some of the problems Smith encountered in 2004. The coaching staff decided to make Smith more of a pocket passer and limited his chances to improvise by taking away the bulk of his play-calling duties. He managed to complete only 51.8 percent of his passes (191 of 369) for 2,185 yards and 17 touchdowns, but he was intercepted eleven times and fumbled five times while being sacked 19 times for minus-173 yards. That caused his rushing statistics to suffer, as he gained only 553 yards with four touchdowns on 165 carries (3.4 avg). 2005 saw Smith return to his roots as an option-style quarterback. Working more in the spread formation and given more authority to call his own plays, Smith completed 237 of 399 passes (59.4 percent) for a career-high 2,304 yards, including thirteen touchdowns and nine interceptions. He became the first quarterback in NCAA history to rush for more than 1,000 yards three times in a career, gaining 1,301 yards with sixteen touchdowns on 229 carries (5.7 avg). He ranked 14th in the nation in total offense, amassing 3,605 yards. Smith closed out his career as the holder of 59 school, conference and NCAA records. He was the only player in NCAA history to throw for more than 8,000 yards and rush for more than 4,000 yards in a career. He completed 835 of 1,484 passes (56.3 percent) for 8,799 yards, 56 touchdowns and 33 interceptions. He shattered the NCAA career rushing record for quarterbacks with 4,289 yards on 799 carries (5.4 avg) with 45 scores. He is only the seventh player in NCAA Division 1-A history to be responsible for more than 100 touchdowns in a career. Smith also became only the fourth player in major college history to gain more than 13,000 yards in total offense during a career, finishing with 13,088 yards. [u]Analysis[/u] [b]Positives:[/b] Has a developing frame with long arms, large hands, very good balance, explosion and burst...Very nimble and light on his feet, making him a constant threat as a runner...Has enough arm strength to be effective on streaks and post patterns...Shows good focus when scrambling and has the separation agility to elude in the open, thanks to his ability to open his hips and explode down the sidelines...Natural leader who might not be a rah-rah type, but shows good command in the huddle...Throws an easy ball for backs to catch in the short area when he steps up in the pocket (loses accuracy on the move)...Has enough heat on his long throws to smoke it into the cornerback/safety void...Ducks, steps up and out of the pocket, eludes on the move and avoids linebackers in the open when he pulls the ball down and runs with it...Has the stop-&-plant action to pull up and hit a big play when scrambling out of the pocket...Very elusive open field runner with the leaping ability to get to the ball at its highest point as a receiver...Shows good field vision as a runner with the ball in his hands...Displays good ball handling skills and the large hands to secure the ball before running with it. [b] Negatives:[/b] His accuracy suffered the as a sophomore and junior when operating out of a pro-set scheme, but it improved greatly as a senior in a more diverse (spread) system... When he drops the ball below his hip, he generates a big circle in his release...Cool under pressure, but will look to run the first sign the pocket is threatened...On his long throws, he fails to get the ball to the outside shoulder of his target...Can duck, elude and avoid pressure, but lacks the down field vision needed to locate his secondary targets...Does not face up with aggression as a blocker...Likes the ball in pressure situations, but will make some poor judgment calls (see 2004 Troy, Texas and Kansas State games)...Good open field runner, but needs to do a better job of distributing the ball and securing it on the run (does not tuck the ball in, leaving it exposed and that has resulted in thirteen fumbles during the last two years). Smith's ability as a runner could see him shift to wide receiver or halfback in the pros, as he tends to have a run-first mentality. But those who saw his passing ability in 2002 feel he has more than a capable arm to excel as a quarterback at the pro level if allowed time to develop under patient coaching. Smith is still not technically sound as a passer, as he sometimes throws off balance or fading an awful lot. He just needs to do a better job of setting his feet, as this causes problems with his accuracy. Yet, he also shows the ability to make some throws most guys can't. He has a very lively arm, as he can put good zip and velocity on his throws. Smith is not as accurate on deep balls as he is on short and intermediate throws, but he has the arm strength to deliver the ball 70 yards downfield. He is inconsistent to read defenses, as he forces some throws into coverage. The Tigers do move him around, mostly a lot of play-action and rollouts and he does throw well on the run, both right and left. He has good size for a quarterback and is fluid and nimble with his release, but his long balls tend to flutter and sail. To say that he is a very good runner and scrambler is an understatement, as he makes a lot of plays with his feet. He has excellent body control and change-of-direction agility. Smith is very elusive and it is easy for him to make lateral jump cuts. When he pulls the ball down and runs with it, he is very creative and elusive. He has outstanding quickness and feet for a quarterback, but with his explosion and burst, he could be a very capable receiver. He has excellent leaping ability, long arms, large hands and good concentration skills going up for the ball, making a move to receiver seem almost logical. He is an exciting and productive player who just lacks ideal accuracy for a quarterback. If he stays at that position, he will have to fill out his frame more to absorb the punishment he would experience at the pro level. A pro team may need to adjust its offense to fit his abilities, but much like Michael Vick and Donovan McNabb, he must be accounted for at all times or he will certainly hurt a defense. Right now, he is a pleasant project, but if he can hone his passing skills he could be a mid-round find. With a lack of depth at the wide receiver position, his draft stock could be much higher there than it would be as a quarterback. FEB 25, 2006 - BY HOWARD BALZER The Sports Xchange/NFLDraftScout.com INDIANAPOLIS -- Corby Jones believes Brad Smith is making a big mistake. In fact, it's a million-dollar mistake, according to Jones. Smith is at the Scouting Combine this week, intent on being a quarterback in the NFL. As a quarterback at Missouri, Smith became the only player in Division I college football history to pass for 8,000 yards and run for 4,000 yards in a career. But he completed just 56.3 percent of his passes. Jones is a former Missouri quarterback who is now an attorney in Kansas City and breaking into the sports agent business. At the combine, Jones was blunt when asked about Smith. "He's killing himself (by insisting he wants to be a quarterback)," Jones said. "If he concentrated on being a wide receiver, he'd be a second-round pick. And he can do it. He has the feet and the speed. But he doesn't have what it takes to be an NFL quarterback." Jones faced the same situation when he left Missouri after the 1998 season. Some scouts thought he could be a running back, some a safety. But Jones wanted to be a quarterback, too. "If I had to do it all over again, I would've agreed to play whatever," he said. He ended up going to the Canadian League, and later was briefly on Baltimore's practice squad as a safety. At Missouri's football dinner several weeks ago, Jones said he talked to Smith. Said Jones, "I said you'll always have an opportunity to go play quarterback someplace. With him, particularly, he's a better athlete than I was. He could be a second-round pick at wide receiver if he agrees to do it." Said one league personnel executive, "He shows a lot of promising qualities. But the things that make him good at quarterback are the things that are attractive at other positions - wide receiver or running back. Because he wins games with his legs." Despite what Jones said, Smith was just as forceful when talking about his goals. "I feel like I'm a quarterback and can be a great quarterback down the line in the league with the opportunity to develop and learn a system," he said. "I want to play quarterback, that's where my heart is. "It's flattering to hear people say they think I can play another position because of my athleticism. I'm a team player, so it would be something as I'm learning or as I'm helping the team out at quarterback, that I would maybe help somebody in that sense." Asked about college quarterbacks like Matt Jones and Antwaan Randle-El, who each were selected as wide receivers in the draft, Smith said, "We're different players. They do different things. I'm aware of all the guys and all their situations. I just don't see myself in that sense, in the way I think, in the way I play, I believe is a little different than other guys. It's hard to put me in a box in that sense. "It comes down to an individual. And me, as a person, and working at something your whole life and having dreams of doing something and being committed at the best you can be at anything, that's something that's important to me. It doesn't matter what anyone else has done." [u]Career Notes [/u] The three-time team captain is a fine student-athlete, having received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration in May of 2005, and returned to the campus to take graduate level courses Economics in 2005-06...The NCAA's active career leader with 13,088 yards of total offense after his senior season, that total ranks fourth in Division 1-A annals behind Timmy Chang of Hawaii (16,910 yards, 2000-04), Ty Detmer of Brigham Young (14,665 yards, 1988-91) and Philip Rivers of North Carolina State (13,582 yards, 2000-03)...Started all 48 games he played in, setting 59 school, conference and NCAA Division 1-A records...Completed 835 of 1484 passes (56.3 percent) for 8,799 yards, 56 touchdowns and 33 interceptions...His 8,799 yards set a school career-record, topping the old mark of 6,959 yards by Jeff Handy (1991-94) and also ranks second in Big Twelve Conference annals behind Kliff Kingsbury of Texas Tech (12,429 yards, 1999-2002)... Smith's 1,484 pass attempts and 835 completions not only established new team records, but also rank second in conference history behind Kingsbury (1,883 attempts, 1,231 completions)...His 59 touchdown set a school record and rank third in Big Twelve history behind Kingsbury (95) and Major Applewhite (60, 1998-2001)...Smith became the first player in Division 1-A history to gain more than 8,000 yards passing and more than 4,000 yards rushing in a career...He joined Antwaan Randle El of Indiana (1998-01) and Timmy Chang of Hawaii (2000, 2002-04) as the only collegiate quarterbacks to gain more than 2,500 yards in total offense in each of four seasons and was the sixth collegiate player to amass more than 3,000 yards in total offense in a season three times in a career...Smith established a new NCAA record for quarterbacks, gaining 4,289 yards on 799 rushing attempts with 45 touchdowns, breaking the old collegiate mark of 3,895 yards by Antwaan Randle El (Indiana)...With 56 touchdowns passing and 45 more rushing, Smith joined Randle El (44 rushing, 42 passing) and Josh Harris of Bowling Green (43 rushing, 55 passing, 2000-03) as the only players to have more than 40 scores both passing and rushing in a career...Only the fourth player in NCAA D-I history to throw for 200 points and score 200 points in a career (Rick Leach of Michigan; Antwaan Randle El; Joshua Cribbs of Kent State, 2001-04)... Joins Peyton Manning of Tennessee (101, 1994-97), Chad Pennington of Marshall (104, 1997-99), Philip Rivers of North Carolina State (113, 2000-03), Tim Rattay of Louisiana Tech (117, 1997-99), Timmy Chang of Hawaii (117, 2000, 02-04) and Ty Detmer of Brigham Young (135, 1988-91) as the only players in NCAA Division 1-A history to be responsible for more than 100 touchdowns during a career...He is the only player in major college annals to pass for more than 2,000 yards and rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season twice in a career. 2005 Season All-American Dream Team selection as an all-purpose back by The NFL Draft Report... Despite leading the Big Twelve Conference in rushing and ranking 14th in the nation in total offense, Smith only garnered honorable mention All-Big Twelve recognition...Named team captain for the third consecutive year...Member of the Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List and Davey O'Brien Award Watch List...Selected to the 2005 National Scholar-Athlete Class as announced today by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. He is one of eight Division I-A players (16 in all divisions) to earn the distinction, which earns him an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship...One of 16 finalists for the Draddy Trophy, which is considered to be the "Academic Heisman." Smith was selected from a pool of 184 nominees nationwide. Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, candidates must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility, have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first team player, and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship... Smith is the 10th Tiger football player to win the NFF's scholar-athlete award. He joins former Tigers Rob Droege (2003), Corby Jones (1998), Mike Bedosky (1993), Kent Kiefer (1990), Van Darkow (1981), Chris Garlich (1978), Bill Powell (1966), David Gill (1963) and Fred Brossart (1960) with that distinction...Started every game, completing 237 of 399 passes (59.4 percent) for 2,304 yards, thirteen touchdowns and nine interceptions...His 2,304 yards rank fourth on the school's single-season record list behind Jeff Handy (2,463 yards in 1992), Smith's 2,333 yards in 2002 and Kent Kiefer (2,314 yards in 1989)...Led the nation's quarterbacks with 229 carries for 1,301 yards (5.7 avg) and sixteen touchdowns...His 1,301 yards rank fourth on the school's single-season record list behind his own 1,406 yards in 2003, Devin West's 1,578 in 1998 and Joe Moore's 1,312 in 1969...His 1,301 yards also rank eighth on the NCAA Division 1-A season rushing list for quarterbacks...His sixteen touch-down runs are topped only by Smith's school-record 18 in 2003 and West's 17 in 1998... Averaged 300.42 yards per game while amassing 3,605 yards in total offense...His 3,605 yards set a school single-season record and he owns the top four total offense yardage seasons in Missouri annals (3,383 in 2003; 3,362 in 2002; 2,738 in 2004)...Accounted for 127 first downs passing, with 21 of his completions good for 20 yards or longer...37 of his pass attempts were deflected...Turned the ball over six times on eight fumbles...Registered 72 first downs on his 229 rushing attempts, including converting 31 third-down plays... Thirteen of his carries were good for 20 yards or longer. 2005 Game Analysis 2004 Season All-Big Twelve Conference honorable mention by the league's coaches...Named Big Twelve Offensive Player of the Week vs. Iowa State...Ranked third in the Big Twelve Conference, and 27th in the NCAA rankings, with his per-game total offense output of 248.91 yards...Started every game, completing 191 of 369 passes (51.8 percent) for 2,185 yards, 17 touchdowns and eleven interceptions...His 17 scoring tosses were one shy of the school single-season record of 18 by Terry McMillan in 1969...Had better success at stretching the field, as he threw for eight touchdowns of 20 yards or more (60, 59, 51, 43, 35, 34, 31, 24), after having only one scoring pass of at least 20 yards in 13 games in 2003 (48 yds. at Colorado)...Had a hard time finding room to run, as Tiger fans had been accustomed to seeing in his first two years, and was held to 553 yards and four touchdowns on 165 attempts...His per-rush average of 3.4 yards per carry was down from his average of 6.6 in 2003, when he rushed for 1,406 yards and an MU single-season record 18 scores...Was sacked 19 times for losses of 173 yards...Fumbled the ball five times, with the opposition recovering two of those miscues...Also assisted on a tackle...Accounted for 134 of the team's 227 first downs, totaling 93 passing and 41 rushing...18 of his rushing first downs came on third-down plays while three others resulted on fourth downs. 2004 Game Analysis 2003 Season All-American fourth-team choice by College Sports Report, adding honorable mention from College Football News...Third-team All-Big Twelve Conference pick by the league's coaches...Earned National Player of the Week honors from Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, USA Today and College Football News for his performance vs. Texas Tech...Named Big Twelve Player of the Week vs. Texas Tech and Nebraska...Chosen team Most Valuable Player and Co-Offensive Back of the Year...Served as team captain for the second-straight year...Again proved to be one of the most dynamic and versatile players in all of college football...Was the only player in the nation who ranked in the top-30 in the NCAA in points responsible for scoring (16th - 9.08 ppg), (19th - 14.15 ppg), rushing (20th - 108.15 ypg), and total offense (26th - 260.2 ypg)...Ended the season with 1,406 yards on 212 carries (6.6 avg) and set a school single-season record by running for 18 touchdowns, topping the previous mark of 17 by Devin West in 1998...His 1,406 yards on the ground ranks fourth in NCAA Division 1-A history for quarterbacks, topped only by Beau Morgan of Air Force (1,494 in 1996), Stacey Robinson of Northern Illinois (1,443 in 1989) and Jammal Lord of Nebraska (1,412 in 2002)...Only West (1578 yards in 1998) gained more yards on the ground in a season for the Tigers...Completed 211 of 350 passes (60.3 percent) for 1,977 yards, eleven touchdowns and seven interceptions...Ended with an MU-record 3,383 yards of total offense and just missed becoming the first player in NCAA history to throw for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in a season twice (accomplished the 2,000/1,000 feat in 2002 for only the second time in D-IA history (2,333 pass/1,029 rush)...His 1,406 rushing yards marked the fourth-highest single-season total by a quarterback in NCAA history, and was only 88 yards behind the record of 1,494 set by Air Force's Beau Morgan in 1996...Also became the first MU quarterback to beat Nebraska since Phil Smithley in 1978, with MU's 41-24 win over 10th-ranked Huskers...Was responsible for 30 touchdowns in 2003 (18 rush/11 pass/1 receiving), which was a school single-season record. 2003 Game Analysis 2002 Season First-team Freshman All-American selection by the Football Writers Association, The Sporting News and College Football News...Named Big Twelve Conference Offensive Newcomer of the Year by the Associated Press, Kansas City Star and Columbia Daily Tribune...Chosen Big Twelve Offensive Freshman of the Year by the league's coaches, Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, and The Sporting News...Added Big Twelve Freshman of the Year accolades from the College Football News and Dallas Morning News...Set an NCAA freshman single-season record for quarterbacks as Smith rushed for 1,029 yards and seven touchdowns on 193 carries (5.3 avg)...Completed 196 of 366 passes (53.6 percent) for 2,333 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions...Made history by becoming just the second player in Division 1-A history to throw for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in a season...Ranked 10th in the nation (second in the Big 12) and in total offense (280.2 ypg)...His rushing total broke the old NCAA mark of 1,019 set by Joshua Cribbs of Kent State in 2001...His total offense output of 3,362 yards shattered the MU single-season record of 2,545 set by former standout Corby Jones in 1997...Under his direction, the Tiger offense led the nation in fewest turnovers, with only eleven committed...Led MU to 360 points on the year, the third-most ever scored by a Tiger team...Showed his big-play ability by totaling 48 plays of 20 yards or more (33 passing, 14 rushing and 1 receiving), and had Mizzou's longest play from scrimmage on the year when he scampered 75 yards for a score vs. Kansas...Set a school record with his miniscule interception percentage of just 1.6 percent (6 INTs in 366 attempts), and in addition to his total offense record...Ranked first among the nation's freshmen in total offense, first in points responsible for (11.0 ppg), fifth in passing efficiency (117.3) and fifth in rushing...Eclipsed 100 yards in both rushing and passing in five of 12 games, and did not commit a turnover in 8 of 12 games on the season...Amazingly, did not take a delay of game penalty in over 800 snaps. 2002 Game Analysis [u]Injury Report[/u] 2003: Sat out the second half of the Ball State game (9/06) due to a mild concussion. 2004: Was carried off the field by two of the team's trainers just before halftime when he was shaken up making a tackle after an Iowa State defender recovered a fumble (11/27). 2005: With just under nine minutes left in the Iowa State game (10/15), Smith was hit in the head on a tackle by linebacker Tim Dobbins. Smith was down for a couple of minutes before slowly walking off on his own with a teammate's arm around him, but did not return to the game...The following week, Smith again suffered a head injury (jaw) on a helmet-to-helmet hit vs. Nebraska (10/22). [u]Agility Tests[/u] Campus: Not available. Combine: 4.46 seconds in 40-yard dash (third-best among quarterbacks who ran). ... 39 1/2-inch vertical jump. ... 10'7"-inch broad jump. [u]High School[/u] Attended Chaney (Youngstown, Oh.) High School, playing football for coach Ron Berdis... One of the top prospects in the state of Ohio as a senior...Two-time All-State and All-City Offensive Player of the Year selection in 2000...Threw for over 2,700 yards in his career and 34 touchdowns and also rushed for over 1,200 yards and 19 scores...All-City pick in basketball and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. [u]Personal [/u] Graduated in May, 2005 with a degree in Business Administration...Enrolled in post-graduate studies (Economics) in 2005...Volunteers with the Mike Jones Football Clinic, Chancellor's Lunch, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Food Drive, Truman Club and Athletes-in-Action, among many other activities...Son of Sherri and Phillip Smith...Born Bradley Alexander Smith on 12/12/83... Resides in Liberty, Ohio. [u]Draft Scout Player News[/u] 03/01/06 - Top 10 Hurt at Indy: Brad Smith, QB, Missouri: Refuses to make the shift to receiver, which will literally be a costly mistake. A low-round pick at best as a quarterback, many believe Smith could be as high as a second-round selection as a receiver. 01/06/06 - PLAYER OF THE YEAR: When fourth-year starting QB Brad Smith was contained by opponents, the Tigers usually struggled. When he was on, Missouri triumphed. He finished as the Big 12 career leader in total offense with 13,088 yards. 01/05/06 - CANDIDATES FOR NEXT LEVEL: QB Brad Smith Must improve as a passer to play quarterback in the NFL, but his athleticism will encourage a team to give Smith a look as a skilled position player. 01/02/06 - QB Brad Smith was named the Independence Bowl Offensive MVP as he led the Tigers to the comeback win. Smith had 432 yards of total offense on the day, including 282 yards passing (1 TD) and 150 rushing (3 TDs). Smith led the Tigers to 504 yards of total offense, which is an MU bowl game record (old record was 411 yards versus Arizona State in the 1972 Fiesta Bowl), and was also the 3rd-most in the 30-year history of the I-Bowl. 11/25/05 - The last Big 12 game in QB Brad Smith's career again accentuated the inconsistency that's plagued the four-year starter. The interception he threw directly to Kansas State LB Brandon Archer, with the Tigers on their own 44, halted a final chance at victory as Archer sailed for a touchdown. What Smith does in a bowl game is anyone's guess. That's the way it is with him. ___________________________________________ Another late round sleeper IMO. I think he's going to be a WR at the next level and not a QB. And I could seriously see the Bengals looking at this guy in round 7(say) and groom him into an effective Randal El type player. Just think of the extra gadget plays we could employ with this guy in the lineup. He could also play QB in a pinch. This guy has intersting potiential and has consistently shown that 'game-changer' mentality in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 [size=3][b]Sean Coffey, WR, Missouri[/b][/size] Name: Sean Coffey College: Missouri Number: 12 Height: 6-4 Weight: 218 Position: WR Pos2: Class/Draft Year: Sr/2006 40 Time: 4.63 Projected Round: Stock: Rated number 57 out of 211 WR's / 1745 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Height: 6042 Weight: 218 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: Dates: 03/02/06 Height: 6042 Weight: 218 40 Yrd Dash: 4.63 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: [u]Overview[/u] Mizzou's go-to receiver who is the 2nd-leading returning pass catcher in the Big 12 Conference from a year ago ... Has a great combination of size, hands and speed that make him a hard cover in virtually any type of route ... Enters the spring period No. 1 on the depth chart at the Z-receiver position ... With 78 career receptions entering the season, needs just 9 more to crack the MU career top-10 receptions list ... Needs 22 catches to reach 100 for his career, and would become only the 8th Tiger receiver in history to reach that achievement ... With 1,148 career receiving yards, needs only 142 yards to break into the MU top-10 yardage list ... Career TD record of 18 (Justin Gage) is also within reach. 2004 Season Had a breakout season that saw him lead MU with 39 catches for 648 yards and 10 TDs, all career highs that helped him earn Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors by the Associated Press ... Had just 1 receiving TD in his previous 25 career games prior to the season ... The 10 receiving TDs broke an MU single-season record, beating the old record of 9 by three former MU greats Mel Gray (1969), Henry Marshall (1975) and Justin Gage (2002) ... Ranked 3rd in the Big 12 with his 10 TDs, and his 60 points scored led the Tiger team for the season ... Per-game yardage average of 58.9 was 7th-best in the Big 12 and 77th nationally ... Improved his per-catch average to 16.6 yards, up from his career mark of 12.8 coming into the season ... Became a dependable deep threat for the passing game, with 6 catches going for 30 yards or more on the year, including 5 that went for TDs (60, 59, 51, 34, 31) ... Got out of the gates in strong fashion, with 5 catches for a career-high 113 yards in the opener against Arkansas State, including a 60-yard TD catch-and-run in the 2nd quarter.Despite being a marked man, displayed great consistency, as he had at least 2 catches in every game, and had a TD catch in 8-of-11 games ... Had one of the biggest individual efforts of the season for MU when he took an out pass early in the 3rd quarter against Colorado, shed a tackle and juked his way into the end zone for a 51-yard TD that put MU up, 17-9 in Mizzou's Big 12 opening win over the eventual North Division champs ... Also got free on the left sideline for an apparent 59-yard TD catch earlier in the game, but the play was taken away due to a penalty ... Ended that game with 2 catches for 58 yards and the one score ... Had productive back-to-back multi-TD games against Kansas State and Kansas late in the year, as he had 3 catches for 99 yards and 2 TDs against KSU and followed with 5 grabs for 91 yards and 2 TDs against the Jayhawks ... Also played some special teams, primarily as a leaper on the field goal block team, and he was credited with a blocked field goal against Oklahoma State ... Had single TD grabs in a five-game stretch against Ball State, Colorado, Baylor, Texas and Oklahoma State. 2003 Season Ranked 3rd on the team with 27 receptions for 341 yards and 1 TD, all career bests ... Caught a pass in 11-of-13 games on the year, including a streak of 7 straight to close the season ... Started all 13 games, and led MU in yards per catch among receivers for the 2nd straight year, with a per-catch average of 12.6 yards ... Closed the season with a solid outing vs. Arkansas in the 2003 Independence Bowl, by grabbing 4 passes for a team-best 68 yards ... After catching 7 balls for 73 yds. in MU's 1st 5 games (14.6 ypg), produced 20 catches for 268 yds. in the last 8 outings (33.5 ypg) ... Tied a career high by grabbing 6 catches at Colorado, for 47 yds. ... Caught 3 passes for 59 yds. against #10 Nebraska, including a key 19-yd. catch on a 3rd-and-5 from the NU 31 yardline to keep a drive alive in the 4th quarter that ended in an MU TD to make it 34-24 and effectively put the game away ... Had 2 catches for 45 yds. at #19 Kansas State, including a career-long 36-yarder in the 4th quarter ... Made 1st TD catch of his career in game #3 vs. Eastern Illinois, on a 4-yard pass from fellow Ohio native Brad Smith. 2002 Season Was MU's 4th-leading receiver as a redshirt freshman, flashing his potential numerous times throughout the season ... Played in all 12 games (starting 3 times), and caught 12 passes for 159 yards ... His average of 13.2 yards per catch was the highest among the receiving corps ... Of his 12 catches, 7 resulted in 1st downs for the Tiger offense ... Had breakout performance in game 4 vs. Troy State, when he caught a career-best 6 passes for 88 yards, including a long grab of 35 yards from Brad Smith ... Ended the season with a solid 3-catch, 42-yard effort vs. a stingy Kansas State secondary that allowed only 7 completions all game ... Earned his first career start at Bowling Green, and also started games at Nebraska (1 catch for 6 yards) and Kansas State. 2001 Season Redshirted in 2001, and gave the Missouri defense a great look as a scout team player ... Used the Tigers' strength and conditioning program to his advantage. [u]High School [/u] One of the top all-around athletes in Coach Pinkel's first recruiting class at Missouri ... Tabbed a high school All-American by ESPN ... Tabbed an all-state selection after catching 34 passes for 903 yards and 12 TDs ... Recorded 26 receptions for 648 yards and 7 TDs as a junior ... Two-time all-league selection ... Enjoyed fabulous basketball and track careers ... All-state pick in both sports ... Was the Ohio state high school high jump champion ... A member of Shaw High School's Black History Committee. [u]Personal[/u] Is pursuing a degree in hotel and restaurant management ... High school coach - Devlin Culliver ... Son of Ollie and Kathi Coffey ... Father is a coin collector ... Born July 12, 1983.School SID [u]Draft Scout Player News[/u] 11/17/05 - WR Sean Coffey replaced Goldsmith as the Tigers' punt returner and injured his left shoulder in the third quarter against Baylor after an 8-yard runback. Coffey missed two games earlier this season after he dislocated the same shoulder. Coffey had no receptions. 11/03/05 - WR Sean Coffey was the only player on the Missouri offense to achieve much positive consistency against Kansas, leading all receivers with seven catches for 71 yards. "It's all on us. We can't do nothing but take it on the offense's shoulders. I can't say enough about how the defense tried to help us all day, and we just didn't help them back. It's teamwork and we just didn't play as a team." -- said Coffey. 10/11/05 - WR Sean Coffey continues to be a valuable threat, winning a jump ball with Oklahoma State CB Calvin Mickens for a touchdown late in the first half. Coffey grabbed seven balls for 97 yards in his second game back from a shoulder injury. 10/06/05 - After missing two games with a shoulder injury, WR Sean Coffey returned and caught six passes for 43 yards against Texas. He moved into Missouri's top 10 for career receptions with 88. "We're in the same situation we were last year," WR Sean Coffey said. "We lost to a team that we weren't supposed to lose to and we lost to Texas. Those were our first two losses. I don't like to let the same thing happen to me twice. It's shame on you after twice. So it's up to us." 10/04/05 - Returning off a shoulder injury that sidelined him for two games, WR Sean Coffey led the Missouri receivers with six receptions and had a solid game in the 51-20 loss to Texas. ___________________________________________ One of my late round sleepers. I can see this guy getting drafted in round 7/FA by Cincy. He would be an ideal replacement for Kevin Walter(assuming KW is gone eventually). While his pro day workout wasn't spectacular, he is someone who plays much faster in pads. He has a scary size-speed ratio which has caused a nightmare for opposing college defensive backs. He's very tough and physical with it, and is a good blocker(just like Walter). His intangibles would make him an easy guy to train up on special teams. Would be a nice no.6 receiver on our roster, who would provide something different to what we currently have at the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 [size=3][b]Gabe Watson, DT, Michigan[/b][/size] Name: Gabe Watson College: Michigan Number: 78 Height: 6-4 Weight: 339 Position: DT Pos2: Class/Draft Year: Sr/2006 40 Time: 5.27 Projected Round: 2 Stock: Rated number 3 out of 115 DT's 44 / 1745 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6034 Weight: 339 40 Yrd Dash: 5.27 20 Yrd Dash: 3.07 10 Yrd Dash: 1.79 Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 36 Vertical Jump: 25 Broad Jump: 8'0" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.82 3-Cone Drill: 8.28 Dates: 03/17/06 Height: 6034 Weight: 339 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: 27 Broad Jump: 8'6" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: [u]Overview[/u] Simply a dominating nose guard in the Gilbert Brown (ex-Green Bay) mold. Watson has a massive frame with surprising quickness and tremendous power. His ability to manhandle double team action helped free up the Wolverines' defensive ends to wreak havoc in the opposition's backfield. While his statistics are not indicative of his potential, if you talk to any center that had the displeasure of lining up against him, he will tell you to give him "an aspirin," as trying to handle Watson will certainly bring on a headache. Watson earned All-State honors at both offensive and defensive tackle during his time at Southfield High School. He was selected second-team All-USA as an offensive lineman by USA Today and named first-team All-State on offense by the Detroit Free Press. He was rated the best player on The Detroit News Blue Chip list and named to their Dream Team. He also ranked first on Mick McCabe's Fab 50 of Michigan's top college football prospects and rated the best offensive lineman in nation while earning All-America honors by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report. Max Emfinger also rated Watson as the second-best nose guard in the country. Watson started and lettered four years on the varsity team. He was also the team's place-kicker for two seasons. Watson recorded 78 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior and the team ran 85 percent of its running plays behind him on offense. As a junior, he posted 74 tackles and six sacks. He also participated in track and wrestling. [u]Analysis[/u] [b]Positives:[/b] Wide-body type with outstanding frame thickness, broad shoulders, long and muscular arms, wide hips, very big bubble and tree trunk-type legs...Has surprising quickness for a player his size, showing the agility and flexibility to work his way down the line...Lacks explosion coming off the ball, but compensates with vicious arm swipes and a powerful forward drive to split double teams and flush the quarterback out of the pocket... Has the raw power to stack, control and even create at the line of scrimmage...Is constantly double teamed, but relishes that role, as he has the power to dominate and it allows another defender to be free to make the tackle...Solid wrap-up tackler, but has the hand strength to drag the ball carrier down with one hand...Has the upper body power and hand placement to grab, leverage, turn and push away blockers in short area pursuit... More of a bull rusher than a pass rusher, but he stays low in his pads and keeps his hands active to prevent the lead blocker from creating a big rush lane. [b] Negatives:[/b] Can move well at his playing weight, but the additional bulk causes stamina issues, as he will run out of gas late in games...Is a physical presence in the middle when he stays low in his pads, but when he gets high in his stance, blockers can neutralize him with low blocks, as he lacks ideal knee bend to combat it...Still a work in progress in regards to diagnosing plays, as he lacks the awareness to recognize play action, but did improve some in 2005...Tries hard to make the sack, but will lose sight of the quarterback at times...Outside of a spin move, he does not have additional moves to close on the passer. Watson has outstanding body thickness, with a barrel chest, broad shoulders, very big bubble, long and muscular arms, wide hips and excellent quickness for a player his size. He lacks explosion, but has the loose hips needed to fluidly work his way down the line of scrimmage and above average flexibility and agility to quickly redirect and get back to the ball. He shows good urgency in pursuit and could generate even more acceleration if he lowers his weight about 10-15 pounds (but not necessary). It is very rare to see a blocker isolate him or take him down. Watson has a very strong base to anchor and is an immovable object at the point of attack. Even on the rare occasions he hits the ground, he is quick to bounce back up. He knows how to use his short area burst and strong hands to get and edge on a blocker and once he gains advantage, he keeps it. He is still a work in progress in reacting quickly to diagnose the play, but has shown good improvement. His best asset remains his ability to dominate and opponent with raw power and control the line of scrimmage. Few nose guards have the raw strength to stack and anchor like Watson. When he is focused, he can neutralize and create a new line of scrimmage. He uses his low center of gravity to leverage and keeps his feet when shooting the gaps. He is constantly double teamed, but can split those blocks with relative ease. He will settle and fight at the point of attack and makes it very difficult to try and move him out. His powerful hand swipes prevent a guard or center from containing him in isolated blocking. He will work across his opponent's face, engage and shed, but needs to generate a better motor late in games (will shut down at times). He has decent lateral agility working down the line, but will struggle when having to run long distances (stamina issues), despite his good timed speed. Still, he will make an effort to run down the perimeter runners, but has little success when working away from the middle of the field. Watson is a physical wrap-up tackler who hits with a thud. He can reach out and pull down ball carriers with one hand (see 2005 Iowa and Indiana games) and has the hand strength to grab, push and turn the blocker when trying to get into the backfield. There is a little leakage in his tackling when he gets out of control and misses hits when operating in space. When he gets too tall in his stance, he loses his edge, as he does not show the knee bend to stave off low blocks. Watson is more of a bull rusher than a pass rusher. He showed a decent spin move vs. Iowa in 2005, but was facing a center that yielded over 80 pounds to Watson. He has a short burst to close on the quarterback, but will more likely force the passer out of the pocket than sack him. As a bull rusher, the thing that separates him from most massive nose guards in that he never stops his feet during his charge. Watson is an ideal fit for a two-gap system, but needs to develop better stamina if he plans to continue playing at his weight. Statistics are unimportant to him, but he is more concerned with run containment than what the stats sheet shows after the game. His ability to manhandle double teams has me feeling that we might be seeing the second coming of Gilbert Brown, but only if he can remained focused. [b]Career Notes[/b] One of the team's strongest players, no opponent has ever scored a touchdown over him when running in goal-line situations...Recognized more for his ability to contain the inside run and split double teams than for being a player with gaudy statistics, but has produced 92 tackles with 14.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage during his career. 2005 Season All-America first-team selection by Playboy magazine, earning third-team honors from The NFL Draft Report...Consensus All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice and on the Lombardi Award Watch List...Played in every game, starting seven (Northern Illinois, Minnesota, Penn State, Iowa, Northwestern, Indiana, Ohio State) at nose guard...Recorded a career-high 40 tackles (24 solos) with three sacks for minus-17 yards and 6.5 stops for losses of 25 yards...Recovered a fumble and registered four third-down stops... 39 of his 40 tackles came vs. the run. GAME ANALYSIS Northern Illinois...Collected three tackles in the season opener, including one that stopped Garrett Wolfe for no gain on a second quarter rushing attempt...Head to Head Competition -- C Brian Van Acker. Notre Dame...Came off the bench to post another three tackles, stopping tailback Darius Walker for no gain on a run up the middle in the fourth quarter...Head to Head Competition -- C Bob Morton. Eastern Michigan...Managed only two solo tackles in a reserve role, making a one-armed grab to take down Tim Conner after a 1-yard run in the second quarter. Wisconsin...Added two more tackles and assisted defensive end LaMarr Woodley in taking down Booker Stanley after the tailback gained 1 yard on a running attempt at the start of the fourth quarter...Head to Head Competition -- C Donovan Raiola. Michigan State...Produced four tackles (3 solos), including one that stopped Javon Ringer for no gain on a third-and-4 rushing attempt at the start of the fourth quarter...On MSU's next drive, Watson tackled Ringer after the tailback caught a pass from QB Drew Stanton, dropping the Spartan for a 5-yard loss...Head to Head Competition -- C Chris Morris. Minnesota...Totaled a season-high seven tackles (4 solos)...Stopped tailback Tony Mortensen for a 2-yard loss midway through the fourth quarter...On the Gophers' next drive, Watson tackled tailback Laurence Maroney for no gain on a run up the middle... Head to Head Competition -- C Greg Eslinger. Penn State...Registered three tackles, including one that stopped QB Michael Robinson after a 1-yard gain on a third-and-2 run, forcing PSU to settle for a 32-yard field goal try that missed, killing a 13-play, 66-yard drive...Head to Head Competition -- C Lance Antolick. Iowa...Had six tackles (3 solos) with a pair of sacks for minus-15 yards...Sacked QB Drew Tate for a 10-yard loss with 0:52 left in the first half...Followed with a 5-yard sack of Tate on a third-and-9 play in the fourth quarter, forcing the Hawkeyes to punt...Head to Head Competition -- C Brian Ferentz. Northwestern...Delivered three tackles (2 solos), stopping tailback Tyrell Sutton for no gain on a rushing attempt early in the second quarter...Head to Head Competition -- C Joel Belding. Indiana...Posted two solo tackles with a pair of stops for 3 yards in losses...Tackled tailback Chris Taylor for a 2-yard loss in the first quarter and again brought down Taylor behind the line of scrimmage on a second quarter rushing attempt...Head to Head Competition -- C Chris Mangiero. Ohio State...Held to one solo tackle but recovered a fumble that was caused when defensive end Pierre Woods stripped the ball from tailback Maurice Wells after a 4-yard run midway through the second quarter. The turnover set up a 2-yard scoring pass from Michigan QB Chad Henne to Jason Avant 5:18 before halftime...Head to Head Competition -- C Nick Mangold. Nebraska (Alamo Bowl)...Closed his career with four tackles (2 solos)...Head to Head Competition -- C Kurt Mann. 2004 Season All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice by the league's coaches...Played in every game, starting the final 11 at nose guard...Registered 37 tackles (25 solos) with two sacks for minus-7 yards and seven stops for losses of 15 yards...Also caused a fumble. 2004 Game Analysis 2003 Season Appeared in 13 games as a reserve defensive tackle...Recorded 13 tackles (8 solos) with a stop for a 12-yard loss...Had three solo stops, including one behind the line of scrimmage vs. Central Michigan...Added two assisted tackles vs. Oregon and a season-high four tackles (3 solos) vs. Indiana. 2002 Season Saw limited action in eight games as a reserve defensive tackle...Posted two tackles with a pass deflection...Had an assisted tackle and a pass breakup vs. Illinois and a solo tackle in the Penn State game. [u]Injury Report [/u] No injury report available (school does not release information unless granted permission by the player). [u]Agility Tests[/u] Campus: 5.02 in the 40-yard dash...510-pound bench press...33 1/8-inch arm length...9 ½-inch hands. Combine: 5.28-second 40-yard dash. ... Benched 225 pounds 36 times. ... 25-inch vertical...8'0" broad jump. [u]High School[/u] Attended Southfield (Nori, Mich.) High School, playing football for head coach David Reese...Earned All-State honors at both offensive and defensive tackle...Selected second-team All-USA as an offensive lineman by USA Today and named first-team All-State on offense by the Detroit Free Press...Rated the best player on The Detroit News Blue Chip list and named to their Dream Team...Also ranked first on Mick McCabe's Fab 50 of Michigan's top college football prospects and rated the best offensive lineman in nation while earning All-America honors by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report...Max Emfinger also rated Watson as the second-best nose guard in the country...Started and lettered four years on the varsity squad...Was also the team's place-kicker for two seasons...Recorded 78 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior and the team ran 85 percent of their running plays behind him on offense...As a junior, he posted 74 tackles and six sacks...Also participated in track and wrestling. [u]Personal[/u] Business major, enrolled in the Division of Kinesiology...Earned MVP honors at the Michigan Nike Camp in 2001...Born Gabriel Pierre Kim Watson on 9/24/83...Resides in Nori, Michigan. [u]Draft Scout Player News[/u] 02/15/06 - PRO POTENTIAL: DT Gabe Watson is the highest regarded Michigan player. He is a big-body type who can stuff the run. At 6-4, 330 pounds he will play inside, but he lacks athleticism and speed to be much of a pass rush threat in the NFL. He's earmarked as a second to third round pick. He will make a nice nose tackle in a 3-4 scheme. 01/25/06 - Senior Bowl Practice - Michigan's Gabe Watson and Stanford's Babatunde Oshinowo will be ones to watch. Each are known more for their run plugging power than pass rush skills, but both showed burst, technique, and great strength in routinely disrupting plays from the inside. Watson, in particular, looked like the most dominant player on the field, at times today. 01/24/06 - Senior Bowl Practice - Michigan's Gabe Watson had his moments, especially during the late scrimmaging, where both he and Stanford's Babatunde Oshinowo showed that size and power are often more evident in actual football, rather than silly one on one drills that rarely materialize on the field. Both Waston and Oshinowo struggled a bit in these drills early, but proved tough for even the best interior offensive linemen to block during the scrimmages. 01/02/06 - CANDIDATES FOR NEXT LEVEL: NT Gabe Watson is an anchor in the middle who is very difficult to move at 6-4 and 331 pounds. Watson has 40 tackles, 6.5 tackles for losses and 2.0 sacks this season. He is a fine athlete for such a large man and knows how to shut off the interior run. 11/17/05 - "Film study for Ohio State starts this week. We had to focus on Indiana first and then watch film on Ohio State, look at their tendencies as well. They have a great quarterback (Troy Smith) and he can run real well, they did it last year so we have to focus on stopping him along with Ted Ginn and Santonio Holmes. They are key players for their offense." -- NT Gabe Watson on preparing for Ohio State. ______________________________________________ I think the Bengals are definitely coming round to the idea of drafting Gabe Watson. They interviewed him at the combine, so the Bengals must see something in this guy to even speak with him. I don't think the Bengals would pull the trigger in round 1 on him though - Marvin Lewis knows better not to judge a player on just a good senior bowl and combine performance. I think if he's there in round 2 then I could see us picking him(possibly). Remember Sam Adams had similar issues coming out, and look what Marvin did with him. Still at hit/miss though IMO. 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