NFL Draft Prospect Profiles

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I am going to start listing profiles for prospects for the upcoming draft. Hope this is helpful for you guys.

I will keep updating profiles as I get them. There will be some players that are not in the list but most are going to be in there.

To find a player's profile without searching throughout the whole thread just click on the search thread option in the top right corner of the thread. Then just type any part of the players name and it will take you to the profile.

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Jamacia Jackson School: South Carolina
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 210 40: 4.61 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who contributed on special teams early in his career. Posted career numbers of 59/2/1 as a senior.

Positives: Strong, aggressive safety best defending the run. Quick up the field, flashes on the scene and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Packs punch at the point of attack and wraps up tackling. Cognizant in coverage, picks up assignments in zone and displays a burst of closing speed. Solid break on the pass.

Negatives: Does not take the best angles to the action and inefficient. Looks better playing downhill in a straight line.

Analysis: Well built for the next level with solid size/speed numbers, Jackson has potential at strong safety or in a two deep system that minimizes his lateral responsibilities. Potentially a solid backup who could contribute on special teams in the NFL.

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Terry Holley School: Rice
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 211 40: 4.70 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two year starter that’s been used at the rover position. Posted 63/3/1 as a senior after career numbers of 92/3/5 as a junior.

Positives: Nice sized safety with an aggressive style. Punishing tackler who delivers the knockout blow. Fast to the action, has a closing burst and will sacrifice his body to make the play. Reads the action and intelligent on the field. Good cover fundamentals.

Negatives: Lacks top ball skills and does not make many plays on the pass. Times poorly in the forty.

Analysis: Built for the safety position, Holley has potential in a two deep system and should also be effective on special teams.

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Chris Harris School: La-Monroe
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 214 40: 4.58 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Four year starter used at both safety positions. Totaled 96/7/3 as a senior after 82/2/4 the prior year. Posted a career high 127 tackles as a sophomore.

Positives: Hard working defensive back always looking to take part in the action. Efficient, reads the play and takes good angles to the ball handler. Explosive defending the run and possesses adequate hands for the pick.

Negatives: Limited sideline-to-sideline range, has difficulty covering the pass in center field and does not display a burst of closing speed. Gets tall tackling.

Analysis: A try-hard prospect who gives top effort, Harris is a conventional strong safety best in the box. Limited skills in pass defense will make it difficult though Harris does possess special teams mentality.

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Jason Harmon School: Michigan State
Ht: 5-11.5 Wt: 209 40: 4.80 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who totaled 105/3/5 as a senior after leading the team in tackles the previous season with 108.

Positives: Consistent defender with a good head for the ball in run defense. Tough, comes up the field and wraps up tackling. Not afraid to take on large ball carriers and keeps the action in front of him. Alert, works well with corners and remains disciplined in centerfield. Reads the quarterback’s eyes, makes a decisive move on the ball and displays a good burst of closing speed.

Negatives: Only average playing speed and cannot recover. Not fluid backpedaling, gets turned and has trouble in deep centerfield. Lacks top speed to the flanks.

Analysis: A hard-working and competitive defender, Harmon has size/speed limitations for the next level. Could catch on as a backup in a two-deep system and should be very productive on special teams.

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Andy Guman School: Penn State
Ht: 6-2.5 Wt: 215 40: 4.71 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who posted 67/0/7 as a senior.

Positives: Nice-sized run defending safety that likes to take part in the action. Quick moving up the field in run support, sacrifices his body to make the tackle and works hard. Solid skills in zone coverage and makes plays on the pass facing the quarterback.

Negatives: Marginal speed moving laterally. Has difficulty getting out to the flanks in pass coverage.

Analysis: A hard-hitting defender best playing downhill, Guman has an appetite for contact yet also plays with a good degree of intelligence. Best in the box or in a two deep system, has speed limitations, which may prevent him from being anything other than a backup at the next level.

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Matt Grootegoed School: USC
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 212 40: 4.71 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Four year starter at linebacker awarded All-American and All-Conference honors as a senior after posting 68/12.5/3 along with five interceptions and four pass defenses. Junior totals included 41/4.5/1.5 after career numbers of 81/16.5/8 as a sophomore.

Positives: Explosive collegiate linebacker who projects to safety in the NFL. Fast up the field, quickly closes to the ball handler and forces the action. Tenacious, yet at the same time an alert defender that does a solid job reading the action. Moves well laterally, flashes on the scene and flies around the ball. Disciplined, stays with assignments and wraps up tackling. Occasionally placed over the slot receiver and smooth transitioning to run with opponents.

Negatives: Undersized, not strong at the point and easily blocked from the play or has tackles broken. Struggles in man-to-man coverage.

Analysis: A defender best playing downhill, Grootegoed is a high revving prospect who sacrifices his body in order to make a play. Displays adequate skills in zone coverage and a solid middle round choice for a two deep system where the action is in front of him.

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Alex Green School: Duke
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 195 40: 4.55 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who posted 81/1/3 as a senior after 56/2/8 the prior year.

Positives: Size/ speed prospect best facing the quarterback. Remains disciplined, reads the action and displays adequate sideline-to-sideline range. Works well with cornerbacks and stays with assignments. Works hard to defend the run and consistently throws his body around the action.

Negatives: Hesitant in coverage, lacks top ball skills and rarely makes plays against the pass. Struggles backpedaling in reverse and best playing downhill.

Analysis: A good athlete, Green is one-dimensional and best defending the run. Does not have the size to hold up at strong safety and must quickly improve his pass cover skills.

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Troy Graham School: North Carolina
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 202 40: 4.68 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Starting safety the past two seasons, posting 46/2/8 as a senior after 91 tackles and three pass defenses the prior year.

Positives: Nice-sized safety who consistently gets a hand in to defend the throw. Effectively reads the quarterback, quickly breaks on the throw, and displays a burst of closing speed. Tough, works to get off blocks and make a play on the ball handler.

Negatives: Loses transitioning to break on the throw. Lacks man-to-man cover skills.

Analysis: A hard-working defensive back, Graham is best suited as a backup in a zone system.

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Vincent Fuller School: Virginia Tech
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 189 40: 4.45 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Became a full-time starter at safety as a senior, posting 51/3/4 after junior totals of 56/1/7 in three starts. Used as a first team cornerback in 2002.

Positives: Outstanding athlete with top size/speed numbers. Can flip his hips in transition, displays an adequate backpedal as well as a burst of closing speed. Explosive, flashes on the scene and wraps up tackling. Tough and not afraid to throw his body around the action.

Negatives: Lacks instincts in coverage, not decisive and late arriving on the scene. Does not take the best angles to the action.

Analysis: A versatile defensive back who can be used at several positions, Fuller possesses mouthwatering measurables, but only occasionally plays to them on the field. While his physical skills stand out, his instincts and awareness are far behind. Solid pick early in day two who will need time to develop.

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Aaron Francisco School: BYU
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 211 40: 4.81 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors every season since his sophomore campaign. Posted 79 tackles as a senior. Registered a career-high 116 the prior year.

Positives: Fierce, run-defending safety best up the field. Takes good angles to the action, aggressive, and always looking to deliver the knockout blow. Quarterbacks the defensive secondary, disciplined throughout the action and displays a good head for the ball. Fast in a straight line, wraps up tackling and throws his body around the action.

Negatives: Marginal ball skills and lacks sideline-to-sideline range. Has difficulty in coverage and usually a half step late arriving on the scene.

Analysis: Sized well and a defender explosive at the point of attack, Francisco is a one- dimensional prospect mostly effective stopping the run. His appetite for contact and willingness to get involved in the action will give him high grades with coaches. Could be effective in a two-deep system or a scheme that limits his lateral movement responsibilities.

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Justin Fraley School: Minnesota
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 205 40: 4.68 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Four-year starter used at safety, cornerback, and linebacker. Posted 71/1/4 as a senior.

Positives: Tough, run-defending safety best between the numbers. Quick moving up the field, displays a burst of closing speed and technique getting off blocks. Keeps the action in front of him and solid in zone coverage.

Negatives: Lacks speed to the sidelines. Loses assignments and does not position himself correctly to make plays against the pass.

Analysis: A defensive back with a linebacker’s mentality, Fraley is always looking for the knockout blow and works to intimidate ball carriers. Best in two-deep zone coverage, he must make his mark at the next level on special teams.

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Diamond Ferri School: Syracuse
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 223 40: 4.69 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter and All-Conference selection as a senior after posting 99/4/6. Also third on the team in rushing last season with 29/173/2. Set a Syracuse single season record for tackles by a defensive back as a junior with 120. Left the team in 2002 for personal reasons after playing running back the prior two years.

Positives: Explosive prospect with a good amount of upside for the next level. Quick reading or diagnosing the action, displays a burst of closing speed and not afraid to jump into the mix. Can backpedal and fluid moving in reverse. Fast laterally, possesses solid cover skills and the ability to stay with receivers out from breaks. Has enough speed to recover on plays. Displays a good move on the ball. Flashes on the scene and possesses a good deal of suddenness.

Negatives: Does not always take the best angles in center field and occasionally bites on receivers moves in man coverage. Gets tall tackling.

Analysis: A safety with a well-rounded game, Ferri is tough defending the run, yet also displays solid skills in pass coverage. Not as tall as many want in a true free safety, yet his ball skills and willingness to mix it up is very tough to overlook. One of the hidden values in this draft and a prospect who can be very productive at the next level.

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Ben Emanuel School: UCLA
Ht: 6-2.5 Wt: 213 40: 4.65 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who also saw action with the first team as a freshman. Senior totals included 76/1/4 after a junior campaign of 80/1/ 1.

Positives: Size/speed prospect with marginal cover skills. Quick moving up the field in run support, strong at the point of attack and wraps up ball handlers tackling. Flashes on the scene and displays a burst of closing speed. Adequate job reading the action.

Negatives: Lacks top sideline-tosideline range and late arriving in pass coverage. Hesitant when the ball is in the air and does not have a great break on the throw.

Analysis: A prospect who looks the part, but does not always play to it, Emanuel has yet to fully translate his athletic skills onto the football field. A long-term project whose mental instincts are far behind his athletic abilities.

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Thomas Davis School: Georgia
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 230 40: 4.67 Year: 4Jr

Bio: Full-time starter the past two seasons and an All-Conference selection as a junior after leading the team in tackles posting 81/1/4. Posted a career-high 138 tackles as a sophomore when once again he earned All-Conference honors.

Positives: Forceful, run-defending safety with good skill in pass coverage. Hard-hitting presence in centerfield who aggressively puts his shoulders down into opponents, wraps up at the point, and easily brings down ball carriers on initial contact. Defeats blocks up the field, hard hitting against the run and always willing to throw his pad into the mix. Does a fine job picking up assignments in zone and has adequate skills covering the slot receiver. Moves well laterally and packs a wallop at the point of attack. Works well with cornerbacks, solid skills moving sideline-to-sideline and displays a good degree of suddenness. Special teams demon who’s blocked kicks in the past.

Negatives: Does not always take the best angles to plays. Occasionally indecisive and bites on play-action passes or moves up the field too quickly.

Analysis: A terrific football player with a great motor, Davis has tremendous size for the safety position and can be a devastating run defender. Offers great upside in a variety of schemes and much more than a one-dimensional prospect.

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Atcheson Conway School: Bowie State
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 219 40: 4.98 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Posted tackling numbers of 73/7/1 as a senior, also intercepting two passes and breaking up four more. Won various All-Conference and All-Region honors. Productive starter the previous three seasons and named CIAA Rookie of the Year in ‘01.

Positives: Physical run defending safety best up in the box. Fast to the ball, quickly reads running plays and throws his body around the field. Works to get involved in the action and consistently around the ball. Plays faster then his forty time and has a burst to the action.

Negatives: Marginal skills playing in reverse. Hesitant in pass coverage and lacks top sideline-to- sideline range. Level of competition is a concern.

Analysis: A solid athlete who likes physical contact, Conway is a traditional strong safety best defending the run. Must play in a two-deep system and contribute on special teams.

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Sean Considine School: Iowa
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 212 40: 4.54 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter and academic All-Big Ten player. Posted 46/3/7 as a senior.

Positives: Tough, run defending safety best in a straight line. Reads the quarterback, displays a good break on the pass and possesses solid ball skills. Quick up the field defending the run, shows a closing burst of speed and plays with a good degree of suddenness. Efficient and takes good angles to the action. Works well with cornerbacks in deep center field.

Negatives: Does not display great speed to the flanks and late getting to the sidelines. Better facing the quarterback and struggles in man-to-man situations.

Analysis: A well-sized athlete with good computer numbers, Considine should be an effective player in a two-deep system. Productive on special teams in the past, which is how he’ll earn his paycheck at the next level.

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Jerome Carter School: Florida State
Ht: 5-11.5 Wt: 220 40: 4.55 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter and prior All-Conference player who posted 74/1/3 as a senior after almost identical numbers of 78/2/2 during his junior campaign.

Positives: Physically imposing defensive back with solid size/speed numbers. Good athlete who displays range with the ability to make plays in any direction of the field. Explosive defending the run, squares into ball carriers and a good open field tackler. Defeats blocks, outstanding in run defense and, quickly closes on the action. Improved his skill in coverage and somewhat effective facing the quarterback.

Negatives: Gets sucked up the field by the play action pass. Slow turning around to make a play on the pass in coverage and does a bit of face guarding.

Analysis: A hard-hitting defender who flashes on the scene, Carter is best playing downhill against the run. Showed flashes of ability in coverage last year and offers potential in a zone or cover-two system where his man-to-man assignments are kept to a minimum.

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James Butler School: Georgia Tech
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 213 40: 4.67 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Two-year starter and All-Conference selection as both a senior and junior, posting 91/2/4 and 119/5/6, respectively.

Positives: Hard-hitting, run-defending safety best up the field. Quickly breaks on the ball, has a burst of closing speed and wraps up tackling. Defeat blocks and makes the tackle. Effective facing the quarterback, displays a sense of timing in zone coverage as well as good hands for the interception. Gets vertical and adjusts to defend the throw.

Negatives: Not efficient, takes a lot of missteps or poor angles to the action. Hesitant in coverage and indecisive helping cornerbacks.

Analysis: Coming off a disappointing senior campaign, Butler has watched his draft stock drop. Best and possibly only chance is in a two-deep, zone system that limits his lateral area responsibilities.

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Josh Bullocks School: Nebraska
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 209 40: 4.51 Year: 4Jr

Bio: Three-year starter who moved in with the first unit as a freshman. Posted 63/2/7 last season after 49/10/7 as a sophomore. Awarded All-Conference honors the past two years.

Positives: Heady defensive back with outstanding ball skills. Diagnoses plays, keeps the action in front of him, and quickly locates the ball. Consistently puts himself in a position to make plays on the ball handler. Tough defending the run, flashes on the scene and seemingly comes out of nowhere to make a play on the ball. Displays top sideline-to-sideline range, quick to the flanks and possesses a burst of closing speed. Smooth transitioning to run with opponents and has a nice break on the throw. Excellent move on the ball and hands for the pick.

Negatives: Best when the action is in front of him. Lacks prototypical safety size.

Analysis: A secondary prospect with an outstanding feel for coverage, Bullocks is a natural center fielder who can be used in a variety of systems. The ability to make plays against the pass will get him considerable playing time as a rookie in the NFL.

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Jamaal Brimmer School: UNLV
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 216 40: 4.92 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who made spot appearances with the first team as a freshman. All- Conference selection the past two-years, most recently totaling 82/1/5 as a senior. Posted a career-high 100 tackles as a sophomore.

Positives: Aggressive, run-defending safety with the ability to play in zone. Explosive up the field supporting the run, defends screen plays and works to make positive things happen. Adequate backpedaling in reverse, displays a burst of closing speed and effective facing the quarterback. Fast off the edge on blitzes. Squares into tackles and wraps up.

Negatives: Best playing between the numbers and usually a half step late to the flanks in coverage. Struggles in man-to-man situations. More of a chaser rather than a defender who diagnoses the action.

Analysis: A nice-sized safety with growth potential, Brimmer has the mentality and physical skills to play up in the box. Best defending the run, he displays adequate skills covering the pass in a small area and looks best suited for a two deep system.

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Patrick Body School: Toledo
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 195 40: 4.31 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who led the team in tackles as a senior posting 113/2/3. Used at linebacker early in college.

Positives: Athletic prospect with intriguing size/speed numbers. Quick changing direction with the ability to redirect to the play. Displays outstanding recovery and closing speed. Explosive up the field defending the run.

Negatives: Gathers into tackles and not as good as the statistics would lead one to believe. Lacks instincts in pass coverage; indecisive, loses receivers on the field and does not display a sense of timing.

Analysis: Size/speed numbers alone make Body a draftable prospect. Yet must improve every aspect of his game, especially play in pass coverage, to make a roster.

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Atari Bigby School: Central Florida
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 214 40: 4.65 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter and All-Conference selection during both his sophomore and junior campaigns. Bothered with injuries as a senior and totaled 42 tackles with one interception in seven games. Posted a career-high 112 tackles as junior.

Positives: Athletic, physical safety with solid size/speed numbers. Fluid transitioning to run with opponents, reads receivers eyes and quickly locates the ball. Runs well laterally, displays a burst of speed and possesses good hands for the interception. Flashes on the scene, yet at the same time patient and plays under control.

Negatives: Not overly efficient and occasionally takes poor angles to the action. Does more hitting than actual wrap up tackling. Has a history of small bothersome injuries.

Analysis: A prospect with good skills, Bigby displays flashes of ability defending the run as well as covering the pass. Physically gifted and understands the game mentally but must show durability over the long haul. Could play in a variety of systems and should be an effective special teams player.

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Justin Beriault School: Ball State
Ht: 6-2.5 Wt: 204 40: 4.61 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Four-year starter who played 45 games with the first unit in college and received All- Conference honors the past two seasons. Led the team in tackles as a senior posting 125/1/1 after a junior campaign of 145/1/6. Solid special teams player.

Positives: Nice-sized free safety with an excellent head for the ball. Instinctive, quickly diagnoses the action and very productive. Solid run defender who explodes up the field and wraps up the ball handler. Forces the action and hard hitting.

Negatives: Lacks top cover skills and does not make many plays against the pass. Does not display sideline-to-sideline range and best in a straight line.

Analysis: A hard-working prospect, Beriault has potential as a backup in a two-deep or zone system. Must earn his wage on special teams, an area where he’s had success.

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Oshiomogho Atogwe School: Stanford
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 219 40: 4.62 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who has led Stanford in tackles every season since his sophomore campaign. Senior totals included 76/4/7 after 90/2/8 as a junior.

Positives: Intelligent, instinctive safety who does a solid job patrolling centerfield. Reads the action, helps out cornerbacks and takes good angles to the play. Remains focused and a leader in the defensive secondary. Picks up cover assignments, displays a nice move on the ball and solid in run defense. Quick coming up the field, lays a shoulder into ball carriers and wraps up at the point. Effective facing the quarterback and stays with the action.

Negatives: Marginal skills in man coverage, stiff backpedaling in reverse, and best moving up the field. Not a sudden defender who flashes on the scene.

Analysis: An efficient free safety known for outstanding work ethic, Atogwe is an active defender with a good feel for the position. Deficient skills in coverage will limit him to a twodeep system, yet should immediately contribute as a rookie and have a solid NFL career.

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Hamza Abdullah School: Washington State
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 214 40: 4.72 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Moved into the starting lineup as a senior and produced a career high 70/1/8. Top reserve and special teams player his first three years in the program.

Positives: Athletic leader on the Washington State defense who is well respected. Explosive, quick up the field defending the run and defeats blocks on his way to the ball carrier. Moves well laterally, displays sideline-tosideline range and speed to the flanks. Flashes on the scene with a burst of speed and redirects to the ball carrier.

Negatives: Not instinctive in pass coverage and loses assignments. Quick up the field and gets caught out of position. Does not always take proper angles to the action and not efficient.

Analysis: A size/speed prospect who plays a physical style of defense, Abdullah offers good upside for the next level, yet needs a lot more experience and repetition. Worth the investment of a late round choice and a prospect that can produce on special teams as he develops his secondary skills.

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Jerron Wishom School: Louisiana Tech
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 193 40: 4.58 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two year starter who suffered a left knee injury and totaled just 11/1/2 in seven games as a senior. Junior totals included 28/2/5.

Positives: Athletic corner with solid size/speed numbers. Quick locating the ball, displays a burst to the action and good hands for the pick. Stays laterally across the field with opponents. Supports the run and wraps up tackling. Flashes on the scene and displays explosion to his game.

Negatives: Stiff back pedaling in reverse and prefers to side shuffle. Gives up a lot of underneath receptions. Coming off a major knee injury.

Analysis: A highly rated prospect coming into the ‘04 season, Wishom watched his draft rankings slip after last year’s injury. Possesses the underlying skills to produce in a team which employs zone coverage yet must first rehabilitate his knee and get his game back on track.

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Stanley Wilson School: Stanford
Ht: 5-11.5 Wt: 185 40: 4.41 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who posted 54/1/5 as a senior after 27/1/6 the prior year when he was used in a three-man rotation. Sprinter on the track team who ranks as one of Stanford’s fastest athletes.

Positives: Athletic defensive back best facing the quarterback. Alert, reads the action and quickly diagnoses plays. Sees the field, moves well laterally and works hard. Immediately breaks on the throw, possesses a burst of closing speed and flashes on the scene. Good job backed off the line of scrimmage or in zone coverage. Has opposing quarterbacks looking away from him.

Negatives: Has a thin build and not strong at the point. Struggles getting off blocks or bringing down ball carriers on initial contact.

Analysis: A player with terrific measurables, Wilson made major improvements to his game as a senior. Will not be able to play in press coverage, but a solid first day pick for a team who uses cornerbacks off the line of scrimmage.

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Darrent Williams School: Oklahoma State
Ht: 5-8.5 Wt: 176 40: 4.36 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who also played four games with the first unit as a true freshman. Posted 21 tackles and broke up three passes as a senior after a broken forearm limited him to seven games. Career numbers as a junior included 66/6/17. Experienced punt returner who averaged 27.7 yards on nine returns as a senior with one score after 17.9 yards on 13 punts the prior season.

Positives: Big-play cornerback with limited size. Quick and fluid moving in all directions, displays excellent instincts and outstanding ball skills. Alert in zone coverage, quickly locates the pass and immediately breaks to the play. Fast and has the ability to recover. Easily runs with opponents in any direction on the field and displays a good degree of suddenness. Works well with safeties and consistently around the action.

Negatives: Undersized, defeated by larger opponents or beaten out in battles. Not physical in run support and prefers to knock down ball carriers.

Analysis: An explosive prospect with game impacting skills as a ball hawking defensive back or return specialist, Williams possesses both the athletic skills and intangibles to play at the next level. Size is a limiting factor and may be best served as a nickel back whose primary duties will be returning punts.

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Cedrick Williams School: Kansas State
Ht: 5-9.5 Wt: 168 40: 4.58 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Junior college transfer who broke into the starting lineup as a junior. Posted 34 tackles and broke up six passes last season after 39/5/6 the prior year. Will be 26 years old this October.

Positives: Undersized cover corner effective in a zone system or backed off the line of scrimmage. Quick-footed athlete with the ability to backpedal, turn his hips and move laterally with speed. Displays good judgment and timing defending throws, has an outstanding break on the pass and gets vertical, contorting to the ball in midair. Can close or recover on the play. Helps out in run defense.

Negatives: Has difficulty battling larger opponents. Prefers to side shuffle and very quick coming out of his backpedal. Slow reacting to receivers moves off the line and not always quick locating the ball in the air. Anxious and does not always play within himself.

Analysis: Technically sound with good athletic skills, Williams must improve the details of his position and his playing strength to have any shot at the next level.

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Aric Williams School: Oregon State
Ht: 5-11.5 Wt: 187 40: 4.61 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who posted 56/5/14 as a senior when he was a second team All- Conference selection. Junior totals included 39/4/12.

Positives: Productive collegiate cover-corner best facing the quarterback. Fluid turning his hips, displays good footwork in transition, and lays out to defend the throw. Gets vertical and adjusts in midair to make the pick. Good job reading the action. Adequate skill staying with receivers out from their breaks.

Negatives: Tight backpedaling in reverse, lacks the top break on the throw and not effective backed off the line of scrimmage. Falls asleep and loses assignments at times. Struggles in man coverage and does too much jostling, which results in pass interference penalties.

Analysis: A tall, thin defensive back, Williams best and only shot could be as a nickel back in zone coverage.

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Corey Webster School: LSU
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 199 40: 4.55 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who saw limited action with the first team as a sophomore. All-American recipient as a senior after posting 33/2/9. Posted career numbers as a junior with 46/7/25.

Positives: Technically sound cornerback coming off a disappointing senior campaign. Displays solid footwork moving in reverse, fluid turning his hips and runs downfield with opponents. Displays a good move on the pass as well as overall ball skills. Flashes on the scene displaying a burst of closing speed and positions himself against opponents to break up the pass. Displays ability in zone and quick locating the ball in the air. Resilient, works to get off blocks and defend the run.

Negatives: Looked lackadaisical and not always mentally on top of his game last season. Did a lot of face guarding and was slow getting his head back around to make plays on the ball. Also seemingly much less aggressive.

Analysis: After a brilliant junior campaign when he looked like one of the best cornerbacks in the nation, Webster’s play significantly slipped last year. Seemed to lose confidence and had difficulty when not facing the quarterback. Slipped out of the first round, yet still offers a good amount of upside potential and can eventually start at the next level once he gets his confidence back.

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Fabian Washington School: Nebraska
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 188 40: 4.35 Year: 3Jr

Bio: Three-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors since his freshman campaign. Finished with 41/3/15 as a junior. Sophomore totals included 55/10/4.

Positives: Non-aggressive cover corner best backed off the line of scrimmage. Smooth backpedaling in reverse, loses nothing transitioning to run with opponents and fast in any direction of the field. Patient, quickly diagnoses plays and stays with the action. Fluid in all aspects and, at the same time, explosive. Displays a quick break on the pass, has a burst of closing speed, and can adjust or contort to make the interception. Fundamentally sound and shows excellent hands for the pick.

Negatives: Not the first volunteer in run support and would rather knock down than wrap up the ball carrier. Bites on receivers moves and gets beat.

Analysis: A fast corner who flashes on the scene, Washington’s skills and playing style are best suited for a zone system or in man-off coverage. Needs to physically mature and add strength, yet could eventually develop into a starting cornerback or productive nickel player at the next level.

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Marvin Ward School: Northwestern
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 208 40: 4.62 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who’s been used at both cornerback and safety. Senior numbers included 65/3/14.

Positives: Well-built defensive back prospect who flashes ability. Smooth transitioning to run with opponents, locates the ball in the air and possesses good hands for the interception. Efficient, takes good angles to the action and quick to help defend the run or screen plays. Solid backed off the line of scrimmage, facing the quarterback.

Negatives: Lacks top playing speed and usually a half step behind opponents. Quick coming out of his backpedal, marginal ball skills and poor tackling technique.

Analysis: While flashing ability the past three seasons, Ward’s game has been plagued with inconsistency. Possesses enough cover skills and athletic abilities to be given consideration in the late rounds as a nickel back at the next level.

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Leigh Torrence School: Stanford
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 180 40: 4.55 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who posted 39/4/3 as a senior after 64/11 during his junior campaign when he won All-Conference honors. Competes on the school’s track team.

Positives: Physically gifted prospect still more athlete than football player. Quick transitioning to run with opponents, reads the action and possesses a burst of closing speed. Not afraid to mix it up and defends the run.

Negatives: Very raw and gives up a lot of receptions. Not instinctive and slow reacting. Does more hitting than wrap-up tackling.

Analysis: A solid athlete with the size/speed numbers to be used as a nickel back, Torrence must improve the fundamentals and instincts of his game. Underlying natural skills make him worth a shot in camp next summer.

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Scott Starks School: Wisconsin
Ht: 5-8.5 Wt: 172 40: 4.47 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Four-year starter and an academic All-Big Ten Player every season since his sophomore campaign. Awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after posting 45/1/9.

Positives: Undersized defensive back who possesses top speed and explosion. Solid back-pedaling in reverse, quickly plants on the throw and displays a good move on the ball. Diagnoses the action, fires up the field defending screen plays, and possesses an excellent closing burst. Fluid and quick transitioning to run with opponents.

Negatives: Easily gives up positioning to opponents, misjudges defenses and has difficulty covering large receivers. Tends to knock down ball carriers rather than wrap up at the point.

Analysis: A speedy defensive back who will struggle matching up against NFL receivers, Starks has abilities in nickel packages or zone systems. Feisty and plays to his forty time, which will endear him to a coach at the next level.

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Stanford Routt School: Houston
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 193 40: 4.39 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Two year starter who posted 60/2/8 as a senior after 28/4/8 the prior year. Track and field sprint champion in college.

Positives: Nice sized, athletic prospect who’s displayed a steady line of improvement the past two seasons. Tough, comes up the field to defend the run and not afraid to mix it up. Physical, uses his frame to box out opponents and works to defend the pass. Displays a good move on the ball and to his credit relatively instinctive. Easily stays step for step downfield with opponents and quick locating the ball in the air.

Negatives: Slow reacting to receivers moves off the line and loses a half step in transition. Not quick reading receivers eyes or getting his head back around to make a play on the ball. A bit inconsistent.

Analysis: A cornerback with outstanding size/speed numbers, Routt is still a project in the works and a prospect who needs a lot of repetition. Could catch on as a dime back and may never develop into a starter yet could be a quality player in the NFL if he improves his instincts.

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Antrel Rolle School: Miami-Fl
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 201 40: 4.49 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors every season since his sophomore campaign. Senior totals included 58/1/6 after a junior campaign of 51/2/7.

Positives: Nice-sized, physical cornerback with the abilities to shut down opponents. Quick transitioning off the line, displays solid footwork in reverse and positions himself to defend the throw. Aggressive throughout the route, strong at the point and outmuscles or beats down opponents to defend the throw. Quick arriving on the scene, and displays an excellent break on the pass. Locates the ball in the air, times defenses well, and instinctive. Fires up the field in run defense and flies around the ball. Excellent special teams player who stands out on coverage units.

Negatives: Has difficulty in zone and misreads assignments. Hesitant reacting to receivers’ moves off the line. Lacks the second gear and struggles running with receivers laterally.

Analysis: A physically gifted defender, Rolle possesses early first round abilities. Predominantly a press cover cornerback, the inability to play backed off the line of scrimmage or in a zone situation could cause him to slip further in the draft than his skills would warrant. Regardless, if used in the proper system at the next level, he should be a productive defensive back right out of the gate.

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Antwaun Rogers School: Purdue
Ht: 6-0.5 Wt: 170 40: 4.55 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Four-year starter previously named as an All-Conference player. Posted 36/1/4 in six games as a senior. Missed the first five games of the season with knee and hamstring injuries.

Positives: Feisty cornerback best facing the passer. Reads the action, positions himself to make a throw on the pass and quick locating the ball. Plays heads-up football and possesses a good burst to the play. Will mix it up, anticipates defenses well and works hard to break up the throw.

Negatives: Quick out of his backpedal, not effective in press coverage and lacks playing strength.

Analysis: After missing the first part of the season with injury, Rogers returned and played good football at the end of his senior campaign. A lack of size limits the number of schemes he would be effective in, yet a solid prospect who could be used as either a dime back or in zone coverage.

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Carlos Rogers School: Auburn
Ht: 6-0.5 Wt: 196 40: 4.46 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Four-year starter named as an All- American and handed the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back last season. Posted 47/2/10. Burst onto the scene as a true freshman with 58 tackles and a team-leading 12 pass breakups.

Positives: Nice-sized cornerback coming off an outstanding senior campaign. Quick backpedaling off the line, fluid transitioning to run with opponents then immediately gets his head back around to locate the ball. Positions himself nicely against receivers to make a play, stays with opponents out from their breaks and displays a sense of where the ball is. Possesses a burst of closing and recovery speed, gets vertical, then adjusts in midair to defend the throw. Works well with safeties, displays a sense of timing and anticipation as well as outstanding ball skills. Comes up the field to support the run or helps out defending screens.

Negatives: Tends to come out of his backpedal rather quickly when placed in man coverage. Supports against the run yet not strong at the point of attack and has difficulty bringing ball handlers down on initial contact. Bites on double moves and at times plays catch-up, letting receivers pass him.

Analysis: Finally meeting expectations and getting his game back to the place it was after his freshman campaign, Rogers made a major leap up draft boards last season and is now positioned in the middle of round one. Best suited for a system where he is backed off the line of scrimmage and facing the quarterback, he also possesses the abilities to develop into a fine press-corner. Offers a large degree of upside but must continue to build upon the momentum he started last season.

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Lamont Reid School: North Carolina
Ht: 5-11.5 Wt: 195 40: 4.61 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who posted 27/1/10 as a senior after 37/1/7 the prior year. Outstanding special teams player productive returning kicks and on coverage units.

Positives: Well sized cornerback with solid athletic skills. Physical, jams opponents at the line and effectively uses body positioning to box out receivers. Quickly locates the ball, gets vertical and defends the throw. Wraps up tackling.

Negatives: Hesitant reacting to receivers’ moves off the line and usually a half step behind opponents. Slow getting his head back around in man coverage to make a play on the ball. Bites on receivers’ moves. 53

Analysis: A prospect who physically tests well, Reid possesses the natural skills to play at the next level. Best shot would be as a nickel back/ special teams player.

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Justin Perkins School: Connecticut
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 170 40: 4.55 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Started three of the past four seasons posting 38/5/12 as a senior. Missed the 2002 season after tearing a ligament in his right knee.

Positives: Zone cornerback with solid ball skills. Takes proper angles to the play and always working to get a hand in, then knock away the throw. Displays a good move on the ball and displayed improved instincts as a senior.

Negatives: Has a thin build and struggles in man or press coverage. Occasionally gets turned and slow locating the ball. Lacks the top break on the throw.

Analysis: A prospect with adequate physical skills, Perkins has a slight chance as a dime back for a zone coverage defense.

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Antonio Perkins School: Oklahoma
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 190 40: 4.57 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who posted 33/1/1 as a senior, missing three games with a knee injury. Totaled 51/2/5 as a junior, also averaging 12.1 yards on fourteen punt returns. Set an NCAA record that year returning four punts for touchdowns.

Positives: Athletic cornerback with game impacting skills as a punt returner. Quick-footed off the line, displays a solid backpedal and fluid transitioning to run with opponents. Can flip his hips, quickly breaks on the throw, and does a good job reading receivers’ moves then changing focus to the quarterback. Disciplined, diagnoses the action and picks up assignments in zone. Elusive ball handler tough to bring down returning punts. Slides off defenders and fast in the open field.

Negatives: Lacks top playing strength, gathers into tackles and not very physical. Bites on receivers’ moves and does not always display great timing.

Analysis: After showing progress his first two seasons on the field, Perkins had his development slowed by last year’s injury. Best suited to play backed off the line of scrimmage or in zone coverage. At the very least, a solid first-day pick who should excel as a nickel back and return specialist.

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Karl Paymah School: Washington State
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 204 40: 4.40 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two year starter who posted 35/2/8 as a senior after 55/1/10 the prior year.

Positives: Physical cornerback with solid size/speed numbers. Good athlete who immediately transitions off the line with opponents, runs well laterally and is strong at the point of attack. Physical, works to break up the throw and also helps out in run defense. Very confident in his abilities. Solid special teams player.

Negatives: Lacks the top plant and break on the throw. Does not display good body control. Not the most instinctive, late locating the ball and hesitant reacting in coverage. Does a lot of face guarding and slow getting his head back around.

Analysis: A prospect well sized for press coverage, Paymah’s best shot could be in a zone system where he is facing the action and can immediately find the ball. A solid athlete, he must improve his ball skills to have a chance at the next level.

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Dominique Morris School: Vanderbilt
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 190 40: 4.55 Year: 4Jr

Bio: Two year starter who posted 58/2/5 as a junior after leading the team with three interceptions and eight defenses passes the prior year.

Positives: Aggressive cornerback best facing the action. Quick moving up the field to support the run, helps out defending screens and not afraid to mix it up. Reads the action, stays with assignments and possesses an explosive break on the throw. Does a good job in zone and rarely challenged by opposing quarterbacks.

Negatives: Not effective in man coverage situations. Raw in many aspects of his game.

Analysis: An underclassman who should have stayed in school one more season, Morris possesses a lot of tools to work with but is far from the finished product. Unlikely to be selected in the draft yet could be developed on a team’s practice squad.

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Shirdonya Mitchell School: Missouri
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 190 40: 4.34 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Former receiver who moved to cornerback as a junior then became a fulltime starter last season posting 39/4/6. Averaged 24.1 yards on 22 kick returns as a junior.

Positives: Explosive athlete with top size/speed numbers. Adequate footwork back pedaling in reverse, quickly flips his hips and loses nothing in transition. Displays a great burst of speed as well as quickness getting to the action. Good eye/hand coordination and hands for the pick. Plays to his forty time and a very sudden defender. Adequate job diagnosing the action.

Negatives: Gets a little high and mechanical in his back pedal. Slow getting off blocks to make a play on the ball. Still raw in many aspects of the position.

Analysis: A terrific athlete with a huge upside, Mitchell made major strides last season as a senior. Offers the computer numbers to eventually develop into a starting cornerback in the NFL yet needs time and repetition to fully learn the position.

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Justin Miller School: Clemson
Ht: 5-9.5 Wt: 201 40: 4.49 Year: 3Jr

Bio: Three-year starter who made a major impact the moment he came to Clemson. Junior defensive totals included 49/3/7 with a 33 yard average on 20 kick returns and two scores. Also had a 13-yard average on 26 punt returns with an additional touchdown. Sophomore totals included 47/2/13 after a freshman campaign of 61/8/9. Also averaged 35.1 yards on 13 kick returns as a freshman. Pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge in July of 02.

Positives: Strong, physical shut-down cornerback with the ability to impact games in a variety of ways. Jams opponents at the line, physical throughout the route and a tough defender who consistently takes on bigger opponents. Explodes up the field defending screens, throws his body around the field and works to make a tackle. Quick flipping his hips to transition with opponents, displays good footwork in all directions of the field and the ability to immediately close on the ball. Has a quick plant and break, and fights to get a hand in on the pass. Good job immediately locating the ball in the air.

Negatives: Loses focus, gets lazy, and at times hesitant reacting to receivers moves off the line.

Analysis: A cornerback rarely tested in college, quarterbacks purposely stayed away from Miller because of his skill. Besides possessing outstanding size/speed numbers as well as ball skills, his ability to immediately alter momentum of games as a return specialist is added value. Still rough around the edges, Miller offers abundant upside for the next level and will be a very productive NFL player should he focus on the task at hand.

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Lornell McPherson School: Nebraska
Ht: 5-8 Wt: 180 40: 4.51 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Posted 40/0/6 as a senior when he moved into the starting lineup. Saw sporadic action with the first team the prior three seasons.

Positives: Undersized defensive back with possibilities in a zone defense. Displays adequate footwork in reverse, fluid turning his hips in transition and effectively coordinates with safeties. Picks up assignments and stays with opponents. Possesses a burst of closing speed.

Negatives: Struggles in man-to-man coverage, not quick reading receivers’ eyes or getting his head back around to locate the ball. Does not play to his timed speed. Slow getting off blocks and helping in run support. Does not high point the ball, misjudges pass defenses and does more chasing than actual covering.

Analysis: McPherson possesses the technical skills and shows enough flashes of ability backed off the line of scrimmage to be considered for a team that employs a zone defense.

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Chris McKenzie School: Arizona State
Ht: 5-8.5 Wt: 185 40: 4.42 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Junior college transfer who started the past two seasons posting 42/1/7 as a senior, after 39/2/4 the prior year.

Positives: Explosive cornerback with outstanding speed. Quick transitioning off the line to run with opponents, fast down the field and positions himself to make a play on the ball. Reads receivers’ eyes and always working to get a hand in to deflect away the ball. Fluid back pedaling in reverse.

Negatives: Undersized, has difficulty in a battle and does not time pass defenses well. Lacks the explosive break to the pass.

Analysis: A terrific athlete with outstanding straight-line speed, McKenzie possesses marginal instincts and size for the NFL. Needs a lot of work to improve his overall game and may be best on a practice squad for a season.

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Bryant McFadden School: Florida State
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 193 40: 4.51 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Second team All-Conference selection as a senior after posting 36/1/9. Moved into the starting lineup as a junior and totaled 28/ 0/9.

Positives: Explosive cornerback who displays the ability to shut down opponents. Fluid transitioning with wideouts off the line, gets vertical, adjusting in midair to defend the throw, and possesses good hands for the pick. Displays a good move on the pass and quick break on the throw. Physical, mixes it up and wraps up tackling. Effective facing the quarterback when he can immediately see the ball and position himself to break up the throw.

Negatives: Inconsistent and marginally productive. Lacks instincts, gets turned and slow finding the ball in man coverage. Work ethic has been questioned by scouts.

Analysis: A physical cover corner with solid size/speed numbers and an upside for the next level, McFadden possesses the tools to develop into a starter at the next level. Must become more consistent and dedicate himself to the details of his position to ever reach the expectations placed upon him.

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Rob Lee School: Northern Illinois
Ht: 6-0.5 Wt: 195 40: 4.50 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who produced 51/1/10 as a senior.

Positives: Nice-sized prospect who never took his game to the next level. Displays good ball awareness, gets vertical and adjusts to defend the throw. Reads receivers eyes and works hard to defend the pass. Tough, and comes up the field to help in run support.

Negatives: Gets turned, lacks balance and loses transitioning to run with opponents. Does not play to his forty time and lacks a closing burst of speed. Must improve his overall footwork and prefers to side shuffle rather than backpedal.

Analysis: Sized-well and a prospect who looks the part, Lee must improve almost all aspects of his game in pass coverage. Best in a zone system where he’s facing the quarterback and could potentially be moved inside to safety.

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Markeith Knowlton School: North Texas
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 205 40: 4.61 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Two year starter who posted career numbers as a senior leading the team in tackles with 89/4/2. Junior totals included 52/4/3. Used at four different positions in college.

Positives: Top athlete with a good amount of upside for the next level. Plays with balance, body control and very sudden in his play. Displays a good break to the ball. Can change direction and flashes on the scene.

Negatives: Not quick reading or diagnosing the action and possesses marginal instincts.

Analysis: A prospect that’s been moved around the field and has never really settled into any single position, Knowlton may have finally had the break through season last year. Needs a lot of work yet can play several positions in the defensive backfield and has special teams possibilities.

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Eric King School: Wake Forest
Ht: 5-8.5 Wt: 189 40: 4.57 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-time All-Conference selection who moved into the starting lineup as a sophomore. Posted 40/1/11 as a senior after 59/3/18 the prior year.

Positives: Quick-footed, explosive cornerback with marginal size. Fluid transitioning to run with opponents and positions himself to make a play on the ball. Displays a burst of closing speed and quickly plants, then breaks on the throw. Fluid backpedaling in reverse, immediately diagnoses the action and locates the ball. Works hard to get a hand in and defend the throw. Solid wherewithal and field awareness.

Negatives: Suffered with hamstring problems during his senior season. Undersized and beaten by tall receivers. Inconsistent tackler.

Analysis: A feisty cornerback effective backed off the line of scrimmage, King is a solid athlete with good defensive back techniques. Has immediate potential as a nickel back and a prospect who can see spot duty as a starter in the NFL.

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Adam Jones School: West Virginia
Ht: 5-9.5 Wt: 187 40: 4.40 Year: 3Jr

Bio: Two-year starter and Big East Special Teams Player of the Year last season after averaging 22.8 yards on 22 kick returns and 14.8 yards on 20 punt returns, with one touchdown. Also led the team in tackles posting 69/3/7 on defense. Moved into the starting lineup as a sophomore when he posted 89/4/ 14 and averaged 26.3 yards returning kicks.

Positives: Athletic cover corner that can be used in several defensive schemes while also handle duties as a return specialist. Jams opponents at the line, quick transitioning into pass routes and physical against receivers throughout the play. Displays solid footwork in reverse, fluid in his hips and possesses outstanding ball skills. Quickly plants, then breaks on the throw, shows a burst of closing speed and contorts to make the difficult reception running full tilt. Alert, reads opponents’ eyes and quickly gets his head back around to make a play on the ball. Effective in zone, displaying anticipation and timing. Does not think twice about coming up the field to take on bigger opponents and throws his body around the action to make the tackle. Possesses a nose for the ball and consistently gets a hand in to deflect away the throw. Plays much bigger than his listed size. Game-impacting return specialist who can switch it on.

Negatives: Gives up a lot of underneath receptions backed off the line of scrimmage. Has only two years of starting experience. Lacks top cornerback size.

Analysis: An outstanding athlete with a great feel for the game, Jones has the abilities to play in press or zone coverage and eventually back off the line of scrimmage. The ability to immediately change momentum of games with return skills is added value as Jones is a justifiable top-twelve pick in April’s draft.

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Derrick Johnson School: Washington
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 197 40: 4.54 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Moved into the starting lineup as a true freshman. Posted 51 tackles and broke up four passes as a senior after 41/6/7 during his junior campaign when he was an All- Conference player. Returned kicks early in his career.

Positives: Athletic corner with solid size/speed numbers. Good footwork back pedaling in reverse, quick transitioning to run with opponents and displays good ball skills. Quickly plants on the throw and possesses a burst of closing speed. Hard hitting defender who helps out in run support. Displays a second gear and the ability to recover from mistakes.

Negatives: Slow reading receivers eyes and turning his head back around to make a play on the ball. Tends to do a lot of face guarding and does not always time defenses well. Loses assignments and not the most instinctive. Has been plagued with a history of injuries.

Analysis: A prospect scouts hoped would break out as a senior and continue the momentum he began to build from the prior season, Johnson was a disappointment last year. Originally considered first day pick, he will now fall into the later rounds and must fight for a backup position at the next level.

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Marlin Jackson School: Michigan
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 198 40: 4.63 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Four-year starter and All-Conference selection as a senior after posting 47/1/4 from his cornerback position. Started seven games at safety as a junior totaling 50/2/4.

Positives: Physically gifted secondary prospect with a good degree of upside potential. Sized well, technically sound, and an outstanding athlete. Fluid transitioning with opponents off the line, physical and bumps throughout routes. Excellent footwork in reverse, displays an explosive plant and break on the ball, with a quick burst of closing speed. Locates the pass in the air, boxes out opponents and battles to defend the throw. Tough defending the run. Displays skill in both press and zone coverage.

Negatives: Coming off an average senior season when he seemingly played back on his heels and continually got caught out of position. Did not display a sense of timing last season, looking hesitant and indecisive on the field. Has had prior off-the-field concerns that resulted in suspension.

Analysis: A one-time highly considered prospect many thought would be a top-ten pick, Jackson’s underachieving play as a senior, as well as off-the-field issues previous to last season, have pushed him down draft boards. Possesses all the tools needed to be a big- time player at the next level but must get his game back on track, focusing on the task at hand for sixty minutes. A prospect who could end up starting as a rookie if he hits on all cylinders or be a career journeyman in the NFL.

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Daven Holly School: Cincinnati
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 192 40: 4.53 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Former receiver who moved to cornerback prior to his sophomore campaign and has won All-Conference honors the past two years. Senior totals included 45/2/8 after 23 tackles and six pass defenses as a junior.

Positives: Size/speed prospect with an unproven game. Effective backed off the line of scrimmage, displays a good break on the throw and a burst of closing speed. Runs downfield with opponents and plays to his timed speed.

Negatives: Not a strong run defender or physical cornerback. Very slow turning his head back around to make a play on the ball and struggles in man-to-man coverage situations.

Analysis: Sized well and a prospect with good speed for the position, Holly is a developmental player best suited in zone coverage.

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Alphonso Hodge School: Miami-Oh
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 203 40: 4.52 Year: 5Sr

Bio: All-Conference selection and consistent starter the past three seasons. Posted 52 tackles and broke up 6 passes as a senior.

Positives: Outstanding athlete with good cover skills. Quick backpedaling in reverse, immediately plants on the throw and displays an explosive break to the action. Fluid turning to run with opponents off the line and easily stays downfield with receivers. Loses nothing transitioning back to the ball and displays good reaction. Runs with receivers laterally and has a solid break to the pass.

Negatives: Does not play to his size, rarely slows opponents with jams at the line of scrimmage, does more knocking down then tackling and has difficulty battling large receivers. Played back on his heels as a senior and seemingly did more chasing than covering. Has not recorded an interception in three years.

Analysis: An athletic cornerback with innate skills, Hodge must start to show more consistency and significantly improve his ball skills. Needs to become more physical, play to his measurables and prove he is more than just a nickel back at the next level.

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Ellis Hobbs School: Iowa State
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 192 40: 4.55 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter and All-Academic performer who totaled 71/5/8 as a senior after 71/2/9 the prior year.

Positives: Technically sound cornerback with solid cover skills. Fluid transitioning off the line with opponents, possesses good footwork in all directions and quick in his head. Immediately locates the ball, displays a good move defending the pass, and stays with the play. Alert, quickly breaks on the throw and displays a good burst of closing speed. Fast enough that he can recover to help out teammates. Excellent special teams player who is one of the first down the field on coverage units. Team captain as a senior.

Negatives: Not a big, strong or sturdy corner and out-muscled by opponents. Gets blocked out of the action and loses out in battles.

Analysis: A consistent performer on the college field, Hobbs is one of the most undervalued cornerbacks in this draft. Would be very effective backed off the line of scrimmage or in a zone system, yet marginal size may keep him from being anything more than a nickel back at the next level.

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Kelvin Hayden School: Illinois
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 197 40: 4.58 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Two-year starter and All-Conference selection as a senior after posting 71/4/6. Used at receiver as a junior and caught 52/592/3.

Positives: Fast-rising corner who showed continual improvement as a senior. Feisty, will mix it up against the run and also helps supporting screens. Displays a closing burst of speed and very quick arriving on the scene. Improving backpedal in reverse, can transition and run with opponents. Displays hands for the pick and dangerous handling the ball. Tough and plays injured.

Negatives: Slow reacting to opponents moves off the line of scrimmage, and usually a half step behind in coverage. Not efficient and takes poor angles to the action.

Analysis: Playing most of his senior campaign with a shoulder injury, Hayden is an exceptional athlete who showed flashes of brilliance throughout the ‘04 campaign. Sizedwell, he offers a lot of upside potential but must smooth out the rough spots in his game.

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Antoine Harris School: Louisville
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 185 40: 4.50 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two year starter who saw extensive time at both cornerback and wide receiver. Posted 28/2/14 as a senior. Junior totals included 51/3/6.

Positives: Solid athlete with a good degree of upside potential. Fluid back pedaling in reverse, quick transitioning to run with opponents and feisty throughout the play. Effectively reads the action facing the quarterback and displays a good move on the ball. Quickly plants then breaks on the pass.

Negatives: Quick out of his back pedal and tends to do a lot of side shuffling. Slow reading receivers eyes then getting his head back around to make a play on the ball. Struggles in man-to-man situations.

Analysis: A prospect still learning the position, Harris is best in a zone situation when the action is in front of him. Offers a good degree of upside yet needs a lot of repetition to develop his game.

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Eric Green School: Virginia Tech
Ht: 5-11.5 Wt: 198 40: 4.63 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who posted 36/1/5 as a senior after 58/3/6 the prior year. Missed the ‘02 season after tearing his left ACL.

Positives: Wellbuilt cornerback with top size/speed numbers and playing skills. Jams opponents at the line slowing their release, displays good footwork in reverse and quickly flips his hips in transition. Explodes to the pass, has a burst of closing speed, and gets vertical to make the acrobatic pass defenses or one-handed interception. Very sudden and flashes on the scene. Alert and immediately locates the pass in the air. Displays both timing and anticipation of pass defenses. Improved his skill in zone and stays with assignments.

Negatives: Must improve his tackling technique and playing strength. Very soft backed off the line of scrimmage and gives up a lot of receptions in the underneath coverage. Likes trash talking.

Analysis: A physically gifted prospect, Green improved his play in almost every aspect last season. Progression on the field, coupled with his measurables, could help Green move into the top 40 selections.

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Laroni Gallishaw School: Murray State
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 209 40: 4.51 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Former Louisville standout voted All- Conference last season after posting 38/2/8. Also lined up at receiver the past two years.

Positives: Nice-sized, physical corner who likes to mix it up. Fluid backpedaling in reverse, smooth turning his hips to transition with opponents and displays relatively good ball awareness. Times his defenses well. Displays a closing burst on the throw and overpowers opponents to break up the pass. Defeats blocks on his way up the field to support the run. Displayed skill at receiver, showing positive eye/hand coordination and the ability to run after the reception.

Negatives: Lacks top playing and recovery speed, not effective backed off the line of scrimmage and struggles in zone.

Analysis: Possessing solid size/speed numbers, Gallishaw has displayed skill throughout college, yet never took his game to another level. Has the physical skills to work with, but must first decide to make football a priority to have any chance at the next level.

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Gabe Franklin School: Boise State
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 185 40: 4.55 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Four year starter that’s played 51 games with the first team. All-Conference selection as a senior after posting 61/4/17. Junior totals included 73/3/16.

Positives: Productive collegiate cornerback who has flown under the radar screen in scouting circles. Instinctive, reads the action and quickly locates the ball in the air. Displays the ability to run downfield with opponents, has a burst of closing speed and makes a lot of plays on the ball. Reads receivers eyes and quickly gets his head back around to defend the throw. Displays good concentration and stays with assignments. Comes up the field to help out in run support and will mix it up.

Negatives: Stiff moving in reverse and very quick coming out of his back pedal. Not a sudden or explosive defender.

Analysis: A productive collegiate defender, Franklin offers good skills for the next level. May never develop into a starting cornerback yet should be productive in nickel and dime packages as well as help out on special teams.

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Domonique Foxworth School: Maryland
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 184 40: 4.48 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Second team All-Conference selection who posted 36 tackles and broke up 7 passes as a senior. All-Conference the prior two seasons when he was a full-time starter, totaling career numbers of 54/5/17 as a sophomore.

Positives: Alert, instinctive quarterback who immediately locates the ball and makes plays on the pass. Displays solid playing speed, reads the receivers eyes and quickly gets his head back around. Gets vertical to defend the throw. Works to get off blocks and defend the run.

Negatives: Plays back on his heels in man coverage. Undersized and beaten by large receivers.

Analysis: Consistent on the college level, Foxworth is best suited to play backed off the line of scrimmage or in a zone system at the next level. A late round draft choice who could be a very good nickel.

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Dustin Fox School: Ohio State
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 191 40: 4.52 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who posted 28/0/3 in nine games of an abbreviated senior campaign when he was sidelined with an arm injury. All- Conference selection as a junior after tallying 77/ 3/9. Experienced at both cornerback and safety and productive on special teams.

Positives: Tough, feisty defensive back with a good head for the position. Alert, displays good ball awareness and immediately locates the pass in the air. Leads the defensive secondary, hard working and takes on bigger opponents defending screen passes. Positions himself to make a play on the ball and does a nice job reading receivers eyes.

Negatives: Quick out of his backpedal and prefers to side shuffle down the field. Marginal playing speed and struggles staying downfield with opponents. Consistently playing catch-up.

Analysis: An instinctive prospect with solid size/ speed numbers and excellent intangibles, Fox is coming off a disappointing senior campaign. And though it was marred by injury, scouts still wonder about his potential for the next level. Previously displayed himself as a potential firstday pick but now a late-round choice who will fight to see action as a nickel back in the NFL.

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Earven Flowers School: Kentucky
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 193 40: 4.51 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who registered 43 tackles and eight pass breakups as a senior after 47/7/1 the prior year. Experienced at both cornerback and safety.

Positives: Undersized defensive back best facing the passer. Displays a burst of speed, possesses a good break on the throw and works to get involved. Reads the quarterbacks eyes and immediately locates the ball facing the passer.

Negatives: Tight in his backpedal and has difficulty in man coverage. Undersized.

Analysis: Though he’ll never become a starter in the NFL, Flowers has potential as a dime back at the next level.

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Dwight Ellick School: Notre Dame
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 185 40: 4.40 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who posted 44/2/7 as a senior after 19 tackles the prior year.

Positives: Top athlete with excellent size/speed numbers. Fluid transitioning to run with opponents and quick to close on a play. Displays ability backed off the line of scrimmage facing the quarterback.

Negatives: Does not do a good job reading receivers’ eyes or turning back to the ball. Not a physical cornerback. Does not time his defenses well. Marginal skills in man-to-man coverage.

Analysis: Still more athlete than football player, Ellick is a track and field sprint champion who has yet to translate that speed onto the football field. Needs a lot of work and repetition yet his computer numbers make him worth a look.

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Abraham Elimimian School: Hawaii
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 190 40: 4.72 Year: 5Sr

Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior after posting 65/5/9. Junior totals included 78/4/10.

Positives: Hard working defensive back best in press coverage. Fluid transitioning off the line, displays smooth hips and an adequate break on the pass. Competitive, fast moving up the field to support the run and throws his helmet into the action. Instinctive and possesses solid ball skills.

Negatives: Stiff back pedaling in reverse. Lacks size, speed and better in confined quarters.

Analysis: A consistent performer on the college level, Elimimian lacks the true physical skills to be anything other than a backup at the next level. Could flourish as a dime back in zone coverage facing the quarterback so his area responsibilities are kept to a minimum.

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Dovonte Edwards School: North Carolina
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 180 40: 4.56 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Former wideout who moved to the cornerback position as a junior and became a full-time starter last season. Posted 41/3/5 as a senior.

Positives: Adequate athlete who displayed improvement last season. Quick transitioning off the line, fast moving laterally and displays a closing burst. Works well with teammates, fights to defend the pass and displays adequate ball skills.

Negatives: Not physical or strong at the point. Possesses just average playing speed. Very quick out of his backpedal and prefers to side shuffle.

Analysis: A developing defensive back, Edwards is best suited in a zone defense facing the quarterback. Offers possibilities as a dime back.

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Ukee Dozier School: Minnesota
Ht: 6-0.5 Wt: 185 40: 4.56 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Four-year starter who posted 49/3/15 last year.

Positives: Nice-sized, competitive cornerback best facing the passer. Fluid transitioning off the line, positions himself against opponents to make a play on the throw and quickly gets his head back around locating the ball. Immediately plants then breaks to the action and displays a burst of closing speed. Works hard to defend the pass and also supports in run defense.

Negatives: Does not play with great body control, balance, and gets turned. Lacks strength at the point and has difficulty in press.

Analysis: A defensive back best suited as a nickel back in zone coverage, Dozier is a top competitor who can also be a solid special teams player.

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Travis Daniels School: LSU
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 194 40: 4.60 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Moved in with the first unit as a junior and has started 26 consecutive games. Posted 48/0/9 as a senior after a career-high 58 tackles and two interceptions the prior campaign.

Positives: Well-built cornerback who can be used in press or zone coverage. Fluid turning his hips off the line, physical throughout the action and uses his frame to box opponents from the play. Reads the receivers eyes, quickly breaks on the pass and quick getting a hand in to deflect the throw. Comes up the field to support the run and likes to mix it up. Displays good hands for the pick.

Negatives: Late reactor who freely lets opponents release from the line of scrimmage and immediately loses a half a step off the snap. Not decisive, quick out of his backpedal and hesitant when the ball is in the air. Does more hitting than actual wrap up tackling.

Analysis: A cornerback prospect with excellent physical skills, Daniels must fine-tune the rough edges of his game to meet the expectations scouts have of him. Has experience at safety and could eventually develop into a center fielder at the next level.

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Markus Curry School: Michigan
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 181 40: 4.68 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who posted 33/3/3 as a senior after a junior campaign of 49/12/2 when he was an All-Conference player.

Positives: Tough, undersized corner best facing the quarterback. Can pedal in reverse, turn his hips and get vertical to defend the throw. Keeps the action in front of him, battles to defend the throw and helps out in run support. Runs well laterally with opponents.

Negatives: Mentally hesitant reacting to receivers’ moves off the line and does not always judge or time his defenses correctly. Slow getting his head back around to locate the ball and has difficulty in man-to-man coverage. Slow reacting to receivers’ moves off the line.

Analysis: A secondary prospect with solid size/speed numbers, Curry is best in a zone system, facing the play. Coming off a poor senior campaign, he has character issues that will be investigated, yet possesses the natural skills to be a nickel or dime back at the next level.

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Nick Collins School: Bethune-Cookman
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 206 40: 4.51 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Partial qualifier who played just three seasons of college football. Started at both safety spots finishing his senior season posting numbers of 44.5/6/13. Hauled in seven interceptions as a junior.

Positives: Athletic secondary prospect with outstanding size/speed numbers. Fast sideline- to-sideline, possesses a burst of closing speed and flashes on the scene. Displays skill in man-to-man coverage, running downfield with receivers, reading their eyes, then turning back to make a play on the ball. Gets vertical and adjusts to make the difficult interception in contorted positions. Supports the run or defends screen passes.

Negatives: Hesitant, indecisive and not an efficient defender. Too quick up the field and takes himself out of the action. Slow locating the ball. Tackles high, which results in players picking up yardage off initial contact.

Analysis: Possessing outstanding computer numbers, Collins is a prospect who must start to translate his athletic skills onto the football field. A little small for safety, he has potential to slide over at cornerback and at the very least, a practice squad player potentially a team’s dime back next September.

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Matt Clark School: UCLA
Ht: 5-8.5 Wt: 178 40: 4.50 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after posting 52/3/11. Junior totals included 53/1/1.

Positives: Instinctive defensive back who does well with the tools on hand. Displays a good head for the ball, quick locating the pass in the air, and stays with assignments. Boxes out opponents with his frame and times pass defenses well. Displays a burst of closing and recovery speed as well as the ability to flash on the scene. Works to get off blocks and defend the run.

Negatives: Lacks the great plant then break on the throw. Has difficulty staying with receivers out from their routes. Does not play with top body control.

Analysis: A solid cover corner with decent ball skills, Clark projects well as an inexpensive dime back at the next level.

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Chris Carr School: Boise State
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 181 40: 4.64 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three year starter used at both strong safety and cornerback. Played in eight games as a senior posting 28/1/3 while also averaging 25.7 yards on 12 kick returns. Junior totals included 81/4/6 with a 26.3 yard average on 27 kick returns.

Positives: Adequate defensive back who displays skill as a game breaking return specialist. Does a solid job diagnosing the action, displays good footwork in reverse and has a burst of closing speed on the pass. Comes up the field to help out in run support and wraps up tackling. Dangerous kick returner who’s also helped out on coverage units in the past.

Negatives: Lacks size, speed and cover skills. Not as physical during his senior season as he had been in the past.

Analysis: An efficient defensive back who rarely makes mental mistakes, Carr projects as a dime back yet will earn his wage in the NFL on special teams.

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Brandon Browner School: Oregon State
Ht: 6-3.5 Wt: 215 40: 4.69 Year: 3So

Bio: Two-year starter and second team All-Conference choice as a sophomore last season after 44 tackles and 9 pass breakups. PAC-10 Freshman of the Year in 2003 after posting 43/6/6.

Positives: Well-sized, shut-down cornerback with good upside for the next level. Solid backpedaling in reverse, flips his hips in transition and displays a burst of closing speed. Effective in man-to-man coverage and has opposing quarterbacks looking away from him. Reads the receivers’ eyes, gets his head back around, and makes plays on the ball. Quickly plants, then breaks on the throw. Gets vertical and adjusts to knock away the pass. Effectively uses his large frame to box out opponents. Explosive run defender who flashes on the scene and looks to deliver the knockout throw. Defeats blocks on his way to the ball carrier.

Negatives: More of a long strider with built-up speed rather than a quick, sudden defender. Gets turned, not the most instinctive player, and at times does a lot of chasing. Marginally effective backed off the line of scrimmage. Often flagged for pass interference. Timed poorly at the combine.

Analysis: A defensive back with outstanding size and strength, Browner is perfectly suited to play press coverage at the next level and also has possibilities at safety. Possesses a lot of upside potential and has the skills to be a shut-down cornerback in the NFL, but far from the finished product, needs time to develop his overall game and will only be effective in certain systems.

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Ronald Bartell School: Howard
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 211 40: 4.45 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Second-team All-Conference choice as a senior after posting 39/1/13. Junior totals included 51 tackles. Started his career at Central Michigan, where he played safety.

Positives: Athletic secondary prospect with excellent size/speed numbers. Displays good footwork in reverse, quickly plants, then breaks to the pass. Fluid turning his hips, reads receivers eyes, then gets his head back around to make a play on the ball. Gets vertical and contorts in mid-air to deflect the throw. Physical, bumps throughout the route yet fluid in all motions. Strong at the point and jams receivers at the line, slowing their release off the snap.

Negatives: Has difficulty following opponents out from their breaks. Seemingly confused last season and was slow locating the ball. Did not stand up well against top competition at the Senior Bowl.

Analysis: A prospect with a world of physical potential, Bartell must learn to play to his measurables and improve all facets of his game. May have fallen out of the draft’s first day with his poor performance at the Senior Bowl, yet still a solid developmental prospect.

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Cory Bailey School: Florida
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 185 40: 4.61 Year: 5Sr

Bio: First-year starter who posted 43/1/3 as a senior.

Positives: Athletic defensive back best in nickel situations. Moves well laterally, displays good range and has a burst of closing speed. Disciplined, quick to locate the ball and displays good hands for the interception.

Negatives: Not physical and takes side angles to the ball carrier, rather than meeting opponents head-on. Marginal break on the pass. Average playing speed.

Analysis: A utility defensive back who makes the calls in the secondary, Bailey displays adequate skills in pass coverage. Must turn up the physical nature of his game and prove his worth on special teams to have any shot at the next level.

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Cornelius Wortham School: Alabama
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 236 40: 4.83 Year: 5Sr

Bio: All-Conference selection who led the team in tackles as a senior, posting 86/3/1. Moved into the starting lineup as a true freshman but sidelined in 2003 with a dislocated elbow.

Positives: Competitive linebacker who improved his draft stock as a senior. Gets leverage on opponents, scrapes laterally through the traffic and finds the ball carrier. Fights to get off blocks and rarely off his feet. Does not bite on ball fakes, disciplined and stays with assignments. Solid playing speed and a hard-working defender who wraps up tackling. Picks up pass cover assignments and displays adequate sidelineto- sideline range.

Negatives: Not efficient, wastes a lot of motion and at times plays tentatively. Slow shedding blocks once engaged at the point.

Analysis: Experienced at both outside and middle linebacker positions, Wortham offers solid size/speed numbers and athleticism for the next level. Best in a system that lets him flow to the ball and use his natural skills.

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Zac Woodfin School: UAB
Ht: 6-0.5 Wt: 231 40: 4.73 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three year starter who won All-Conference honors as a senior after posting 96/11/5. Originally set a UAB single season record with 120 tackles as a sophomore, only to break it the following year posting 149 as a junior.

Positives: Hard working, run defending linebacker consistently around the ball. Breaks down well, holds his ground against blocks and fights to get involved in the action. Instinctive, reads the action and remains alert throughout the play. Hard hitting and lays his shoulders into opponents, wrapping up ball carriers at the point of attack.

Negatives: Straight line defender who lacks a quick change of direction and speed to the flanks. Stiff back pedaling in reverse and marginal skills in coverage.

Analysis: A high motor defender, Woodfin possesses marginal size/speed numbers for the next level. Known for his work ethic and high character, he has a special teams mentality which will be his meal ticket in the NFL.

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Rodriguez Wilson School: South Carolina
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215 40: 4.60 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who moved to outside linebacker as a senior after spending his junior campaign at safety. Led the team in tackles last year, posting 68/4.5/1.5.

Positives: Athletic prospect with the ability to be used at several positions. Fluid and quick moving laterally, displays outstanding range and fast to the sidelines. Gets depth on pass drops, can run with tight ends and effective covering receivers in zone. Disciplined, stays with assignments and works to get involved. Collapses well from the outside defending the run. Wraps up tackling.

Negatives: Slow shedding blocks and easily removed from the play. Not efficient. Must improve his overall strength.

Analysis: A solid size/speed prospect who considerably improved his game as a senior, Wilson could be used at outside linebacker in a 34 defense, yet will also get consideration at strong safety. Could be an inexpensive backup for a two-deep system and a player who contributes on special teams.

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Jonathan Welsh School: Wisconsin
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 244 40: 4.64 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter at defensive end. Totaled 27/4.5/2 as a senior after career numbers of 50/11.5/8 the prior season.

Positives: Collegiate defensive end who projects to linebacker at the next level. Solid athlete excellent pursuing from the backside with the ability to drop off the line of scrimmage on zone blitzes. Displays adequate skill in space, makes plays in any direction on the field and covers a good amount of area. Fast off the edge, immediately changes his angle of attack and redirects to the action. Plays low with leverage, fights with his hands and displays good technique getting off blocks. Exploits big, immobile linemen off the edge.

Negatives: Must run wide of blocks as he is handled at the point of attack once engaged with opponents. Driven off the line and has difficulties stopping the run.

Analysis: A solid athlete who displays a variety of skills on the football field, Welsh is a good prospect at outside linebacker and would be effective stood up over tackle in a 34 defense. Size/speed numbers make him a solid middle round choice.

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Demarcus Ware School: Troy State
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 251 40: 4.65 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three year starter and All-Conference selection as a senior after 53/19/10. Junior totals included 62/16/6 after a breakout sophomore campaign of 72/20/9.

Positives: Athletic, play making defender with great potential for the next level. Keeps his pads low to the ground, fluid changing direction and pursues from the backside with speed. Quick changing direction or altering his angle of attack and possesses the ability to make plays in any direction. Fast off the edge, can flatten and very tough to stop. Doubled by opponents yet stays on his feet and holds his ground. Looked outstanding at the Combine when used at linebacker and was a force during Senior Bowl week.

Negatives: Lacks the quick first step out of a three point stance. Engulfed by larger opponents. Limited experience playing in space.

Analysis: A productive collegiate defensive end, Ware has the athleticism and abilities to be used at a variety of positions in the NFL. Perfectly suited to stand up over tackle in a 34 defense and could eventually develop into a solid strong side linebacker. Possesses the physical skills as well as mental abilities to see significant action as a rookie. Rising up draft boards off his performances in the post-season.

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Rian Wallace School: Temple
Ht: 6-2.5 Wt: 241 40: 4.65 Year: 4Jr

Bio: Led the team in tackles as a junior, with 101 and named All Conference. Sophomore totals included 148 tackles and 19.5 tackles for loss.

Positives: Productive collegiate linebacker with good upside for the next level. Reads the action, remains disciplined and fights to make plays. Efficient, takes good angles and displays solid sideline-to-sideline range. Moves well to the flanks yet at the same time quick filling gaps up the field. Redirects to the ball carrier and wraps up tackling. Stays with pass cover assignments, displays good first step quickness as well as a burst of speed to the action.

Negatives: Not strong at the point of attack, slow getting off blocks and has tackles broken. Did not display a sense of urgency last season and seemingly did not attack assignments.

Analysis: A productive collegiate linebacker with good size, Wallace nicely projects to a number of positions in the NFL. Has the abilities to start, yet must get his game back on track and continue to progress off what was a fine sophomore season in 2003.

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Derek Wake School: Penn State
Ht: 6-2.5 Wt: 236 40: 4.71 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter used at both linebacker and defensive end. Totaled 58/4/1 as a senior. Posted career numbers of 71/4/8 the previous season. Has one interception to his credit.

Positives: Nice-sized linebacker who hustles to get involved in the action. Strong at the point of attack, packs a wallop and fights to get involved in the play. Takes good angles to the action, defeats blocks and makes plays against the ball carrier. Disciplined in pass coverage.

Negatives: Not a quick or sudden defender and lacks lateral range. Cannot immediately alter his angle of attack. Marginal skills in coverage.

Analysis: Possessing a solid linebacker build, Wake is a good athlete who gives top effort. Potentially a rush linebacker who stands up over tackle.

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Danny Tripplett School: Northern Iowa
Ht: 6-0.5 Wt: 247 40: 4.81 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Junior college transfer who’s started the past two seasons. Played in only seven games as a senior totaling 32.5/5.5.

Positives: Hard-working defender best playing downhill. Fast off the edge, quickly changes direction or alters his angle of attack. Breaks down well, fluid turning to run with tight ends in pass coverage and always working to get involved in the play. Redirects to ball carriers and wraps up tackling.

Negatives: Slow locating the ball and lacks top instincts. Engulfed at the point by opponents and gets wired in blocks. Not a sudden or flashy defender.

Analysis: A prospect who projects to inside linebacker, Tripplett saw his season cut short and as a result will have a tough time making it at the next level. Should be given a chance in a 34 defense and has possibilities as a special teams player.

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Patrick Thomas School: North Carolina State
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 232 40: 4.85 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who finished second on the team in tackles as a senior with 67/13.5/4.5 after numbers of 130/15/8 the prior year when he was an All-Conference selection.

Positives: Hard-hitting linebacker with marginal size/speed numbers. Instinctive, anticipates the action and immediately picks up pass cover assignments. Breaks down well, tough to knock off his feet and gets through the traffic to make a play on the ball. Effective in the box and wraps up tackling. Quickly fills in run defense. Gets adequate depth on pass drops.

Negatives: Only average playing speed and cannot cut off the corners from running backs. Struggles in coverage and possesses marginal ball skills.

Analysis: An intense competitor with terrific football intelligence, Thomas is a marginal athlete best suited on the inside in a 34 defense.

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Nick Speegle School: New Mexico
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 245 40: 4.75 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Moved into the starting lineup as a freshman and awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors the past three-years. Finished with career numbers of 91/12.5/1.5 as a senior.

Positives: Hard-working defender who’s displayed a steady line of progress the past three seasons. Quickly diagnoses the action, efficient and takes good angles to the play. Breaks down well bending his knees, strong at the point of attack and wraps up tackling. Disciplined, does not take himself from the action and rarely caught out of position. Chases hard to get involved and tenacious running down opposing ball carriers. Forceful off the edge on the blitz. Adequate skills moving laterally and cutting off the corners from running backs.

Negatives: Tall, lacks a quick change of direction and has difficulty getting through the trash laterally. Stiff and slow regaining his balance off the initial block. Does not possess a great burst of closing speed.

Analysis: Stepping up his play as a senior, Speegle really flourished on the outside in the Lobo’s three-four alignment last year. More of a two-down defender with marginal skills in pass coverage, he offers solid size/speed numbers as well as growth potential, which gives him possibilities standing up over tackle.

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Tyson Smith School: Iowa State
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 238 40: 4.76 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who’s been used at defensive end and linebacker. Posted 51/12/5.5 as a senior. Missed the 2003 campaign after suffering a broken right fibula in the season opener. Registered career numbers of 104/6/11 as a junior.

Positives: Solid athlete and collegiate defensive end who must learn make plays in reverse. Breaks down well, quickly changes direction and pursues laterally with speed. Easily redirects to ball carriers or alters his angle of attack. Effectively uses hand technique to stay off blocks, rarely off his feet and displays the ability to run with tight ends down the field.

Negatives: Slow to key the action or locate the ball. Driven off the line of scrimmage out of a three-point stance and handled by opposing tight ends.

Analysis: While he did a good job last season at linebacker, Smith must improve his abilities in space. Offers decent upside, and a solid developmental prospect who should get consideration in the late rounds.

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Claude Sanders School: Fresno State
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 235 40: 4.76 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after posting 42/10/5. Sophomore totals included 62/10/5.

Positives: College pass rusher who projects to outside linebacker in the NFL. Plays with leverage, balance and rarely off his feet. Solid athlete who displays skills in pursuit and equally effective dropping off the line into space. Quick in all aspects of his game, immediately changes direction and has a closing burst of speed. Adequate job diagnosing the action.

Negatives: Undersized for the defensive end position and easily handled at the point of attack.

Analysis: Possessing solid size/speed numbers, Sanders has potential standing up over tackle in a 34 defense.

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Malcolm Postell School: Pittsburgh
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 235 40: 4.65 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who posted 64/8.5/1 as a senior, also registering four interceptions. Junior totals included 63/5/1.

Positives: Alert linebacker who significantly improved his ability to locate the ball as a senior. Reads the action, remains disciplined in pass coverage and does not bite on ball fakes. Gets depth on pass drops, plays heads-up football and displays solid skills in coverage. Finds his way through the traffic to the ball handler.

Negatives: Not physical and slow getting off blocks. Lacks the quick change of direction.

Analysis: Adequately productive on the college level, Postell projects as a backup weak side player in the NFL.

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Brady Poppinga School: BYU
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 259 40: 4.72 Year: 4Sr

Bio: All-Conference selection the past threeyears. Posted 79/12/6 at linebacker as a senior. Previously used at defensive end.

Positives: Solid athlete who displayed skill to play in space last season. Can change direction, pursue from the backside and shows good range. Gets depth on pass drops, uses hand technique to stay off blocks and works to get involved. Alert, stays with the action and redirects to ball carriers.

Negatives: Lacks a burst of speed and the ability to immediately alter his angle of attack. Must become more cognizant when the ball’s in the air and does more chasing than actual covering.

Analysis: Coming off a fine senior campaign and overall college career, Poppinga is a solid yet unspectacular prospect who can be used in a variety of ways. May eventually develop into a defensive end at the next level, yet probably best as a rush linebacker in a 34 defense.

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Jonathan Pollard School: Oregon State
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 247 40: 4.75 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who struggled with injuries as a senior and posted just 41/9/1 after 50/5.5/2 during his junior season.

Positives: Athletic linebacker with a good degree of upside potential. Explosive up the field in run defense, fights through blocks and works to make a play. Fluid changing direction, displays excellent range and gets depth on drops. Squares into opponents and a hard- hitting defender. Scrapes laterally, displaying the speed to stop the run on the outside. Quick closing to the action.

Negatives: Not overly instinctive, takes poor angles to the play and continually over-pursues the action. Lacks top body control. Gets swallowed up by blocks in traffic.

Analysis: A defender who flashes explosiveness and the ability to make plays, Pollard saw his development hurt by injuries last season. Possesses the underlying skills to be used at several linebacker positions in the NFL, yet must refine his overall game and quickly pull the pieces together.

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John Pickens School: Northwestern
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 243 40: 4.81 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Three-year starter who posted 63/6/5 as a senior. Experienced special teams player who’s also been used at inside linebacker.

Positives: Forceful, run-defending linebacker best in the box. Breaks down well, slides off blocks and gets to the ball handler. Wraps up at the point of attack bringing opponents down, yet at the same time hard hitting and packs a wallop. Gets adequate depth on drops and solid awareness in zone. Displays a burst of speed.

Negatives: Does not consistently play smart football and takes himself out of the action. Not fast to the flanks. Overall game lacks explosion and suddenness.

Analysis: Possessing adequate size/speed numbers, Pickins has potential as an inside linebacker in a 34 defense or on the outside in a conventional scheme. May never be a starter at the next level yet could be an inexpensive backup and solid special teams player.

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Kenneth Pettway School: Grambling
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 236 40: 4.79 Year: 5Sr

Bio: All-Conference selection who totaled 45/16/8.5 as a senior.

Positives: Nice-sized defender best making plays up the field. Breaks down well, redirects to the ball carrier and wraps up tackling. Displays a burst of closing speed and suddenness to his game. Fluid changing direction, displays good footwork moving laterally and immediately alters his angle of attack. Makes plays in any direction of the field. Lined up in a three point stance last year and rushes the edge with speed.

Negatives: Rarely used in space and does more chasing the action rather then diagnosing the play. Must do a better job protecting himself and become quicker disengaging from blocks.

Analysis: A big athlete who forces the action on the field, Pettaway offers good upside at a variety of positions. Best suited at outside linebacker in a 34 defense, he could develop as a strong side defender in a conventional system.

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Jared Newberry School: Stanford
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 234 40: 4.73 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Two-year starter who posted 45/9/.5 as a senior, also intercepting one pass and breaking up three more. Junior totals included 67/10/3.

Positives: Athletic linebacker with excellent range. Gets depth on pass drops, fluid moving laterally and easily alters his angle of attack. Displays a burst of closing speed and a good degree of suddenness to his game. Effectively uses hand technique to stay off blocks. Adequate job diagnosing the action and stays with tight ends or running backs in coverage.

Negatives: Slow shedding blocks and handled by opposing receivers. Possesses more of a burst of speed, which he cannot sustain. Inconsistent last season.

Analysis: Coming off a disappointing senior campaign, Newberry has moved from a potential first-day pick into the middle rounds. Possesses the measurables and playing style to be used at weak-side linebacker, and could eventually develop into a starter if he gets his game back on track.

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Jamal Muhammad School: Bethune-Cookman
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 233 40: 4.80 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Former Ohio State player who’s been used at outside linebacker and fullback. Starter the past two seasons, recording 38/2.5/0 as a senior after a career-high 103 tackles the prior year.

Positives: Explosive run defending linebacker who plays with a good degree of discipline. Reads the action, quickly fills the gaps and breaks down well. Keeps the play in front of him and flies around the field working to get involved in the action.

Negatives: Undersized, gets caught in the trash moving laterally and slowed from blocks. Does not play with great body control and easily knocked off balance. Marginal skills in pass coverage.

Analysis: A hard-working defender who lacks the pure size/speed numbers for the next level, Muhammad may be best suited as a backup in the 34 defense but must make his mark on special teams.

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Brian Morris School: Fresno State
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 241 40: 4.98 Year: 6Sr

Bio: Two year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his senior and junior campaigns. Posted 35/5.5/3 last season after 46/15.5/11 the prior year.

Positives: Collegiate defensive end who projects to linebacker at the next level. Plays with leverage, effectively uses hand technique to get off blocks and chases in all directions of the field to make a play. Rarely off his feet, fast in pursuit and instinctive. Quick locating the ball and at the same time diagnoses the action. Consistently around the action making positive plays.

Negatives: Not quick or explosive off the snap. Undersized and easily handled by blockers out of a three point stance. Had durability issues in the past.

Analysis: A high motor defender with an excellent head for the game, Morris projects to one of several linebacker spots at the next level. Has a special teams mentality which will only enhance his chances of making it in the NFL. Possessing solid/speed numbers. Sanders has potential of standing up over tackle in a 34 defense. Has potential at outside linebacker in a conventional scheme, yet must prove he has the instincts and abilities to make plays in reverse.

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Matthew McCoy School: San Diego State
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 230 40: 4.65 Year: 4Jr

Bio: Second team All-Conference selection after both his junior and sophomore seasons totaling 90/9.5/3 and 125/13/4 respectively.

Positives: Active defender who consistently makes plays on the ball. Disciplined, collapses from the outside defending the run and fights hard to make the play. Keeps the action in front of him, relatively instinctive and quick reacting to the ball. Displays good lateral skills and the ability to make plays out to the flanks. Gets depth on pass drops.

Negatives: Slow shedding blocks or gets swallowed up at the point of attack. Rarely makes plays on the pass.

Analysis: An undersized linebacker built more for the safety position, McCoy could catch on as a backup in the secondary or be used on the weak side in a 34 defense. Has a special team’s mentality which could help him find a place at the next level.

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Jamus Martin School: Marshall
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 225 40: 4.60 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Three-year starter awarded All- Conference honors the past two years. Posted 59/13.5/8 as a senior. Totaled career numbers of 80/15/6.5 the previous season.

Positives: Collegiate defensive end who projects to linebacker in the NFL. Plays low with leverage getting underneath opponents, wedges up the field between blockers and also displays speed off the edge. Immediately alters his angle of attack and displays speed in every direction. Works hard to get off blocks, and is tenacious in pursuit of the ball handler. Plays with exceptional balance and tough to knock off his feet. Moves around the line, stands up over tackle and shows the ability to play in space on zone blitzes.

Negatives: Undersized and easily handled at the point of attack by blocks. Wears down over the course of a game. Does not display an explosive first step off the snap.

Analysis: Possessing solid size/speed numbers for a weak side linebacker position or possibly even safety, Martin must now get accustomed playing off the line of scrimmage. A solid developmental player who could find a slot on a practice squad next September.

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Maurice Lloyd School: Connecticut
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 235 40: 4.73 Year: 4Sr

Bio: Four-year starter second on the team in tackles last season posting 117/12/3. Led the squad as a junior with 122/14.5.

Positives: Disciplined defender with marginal size/speed numbers for the next level. Reads the action, displays good anticipation and is efficient. Takes correct angles to the play, pursues laterally with speed and wraps up tackling. Breaks down well, holds his ground against blocks and fluid changing direction. Gets depth on drops and displays good hands for the pick.

Negatives: Not strong at the point, easily slowed by blocks and has difficulty bringing ball carriers down on initial contact. Average speed and not a linebacker who flashes on the scene or runs plays down from behind.

Analysis: A productive collegiate defender who uses all his tools to a maximum, Lloyd has the chance to backup in a 34 defense or scheme that gives him a free shot at the ball handler. May never be a starter, yet has a special teams mentality, which could help him make a roster.

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George Lewis School: Iowa
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 233 40: 4.78 Year: 5Sr

Bio: Former special teams player who moved into the starting lineup as a senior and produced 43 tackles, 3 tackles for loss whil