I tell you one of the players that's impressed me most this season is actually another Tiger, Marcus Gilchrist. Good, good player.
If he's 270 as Todd says then probably at OLB. But Miami are set with Wake and Misi. I mean they're really good. I could see a lighter pass rusher like a Dontay Moch being a target as a 3rd down, spelling Wake type.
Interesting. Nice to see Akeem Ayers so high. The Ras-I-Dowling, Allen Bailey thing I just don't get. Dowling's been hurt much of the year and I just don't get it. Bailey I'll never understand. Cam Hayward is so much better. Gabe Carimi should be higher than Castonzo. Von Miller's a really, really good player. Nick Fairly behind Drake Nevis is nonsense. Pure and simple. Plus he's a junior. Kyle Rudolph that high is nonsense.
I thought he's been flying a little under the radar while McDaniel and Bowers are getting the attention, kinda like how Clemons did. Speaking of Fairley, what'd you think of the MLB, Bynes, for Auburn? I've only seen him twice this year but he's seemed impressive.
Yeah he's busting his butt to lean up and transform himself. Mentally he's "there". I only hope he goes top 5 so the Pats cant get their grubby fingers on him!
Regarding Bailey, do you remember if McShay had Gholston rated high too? I don't get the Rudolph thing either. Has he had a foot injury at all this year that I didn't know about b/c he always seems like he's running with shoes 4 sizes too big?
On October 10th of 2007 he had Gholston ranked at #19 ... all I could find with a quick search of their archived data base Edit: Just found another in March 2008 where he had him at #15
Josh is OK. He can be a bit of a liability in coverage. He's OK in the box, can get to the perimeter but isn't an athlete. He's OK.
and that's what sucks about catching someone only a few times b/c that doesn't mean anything about consistency. He was all over the field making plays against Clemson, but I wasn't sure much about him after that.
PFW Scouting report on some Big Ten Blockers: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/04/big-ten-blockers-gain-draft-traction
I've watched Ijalana. Incredibly raw prospect but BIG. I saw Szczur play once. Small guy with pretty good quickness that runs a ton of crossing routes. Drive route, shallow cross, etc. He's actually done some Wildcat for them too. I saw him do it once and albeit it was against small school, he ran it OK. Won't do it in the pros though. I'm still not feeling Kerrigan. I like Broyles. Fairley is talented.
New Update: 1Andrew Luck * QB 6-4 235 Analysis: It's not just the innate skills; the improvement is evident. Luck's completion percentage is up a full 10 percent over last season. Last week: No. 1 2 A.J. Green * WR 6-4 207 Analysis: A tough day against Florida proved less about Green, and more about his team's inability to get him the ball when he gets open. Last week: No. 2 3 Prince Amukamara CB 6-1 202 Analysis: I'd be more concerned about Amukamara's zero interceptions in 2010 if any QB was willing to challenge him. Can he learn how to bait? Last week: No. 3 4 Patrick Peterson * CB 6-1 211 Analysis: Amazing size-speed combo. If you think QBs are smart to avoid him (they do), maybe punters should too. Peterson averages 19.7 yards per return. Last week: No. 4 5 Robert Quinn * DE 6-4 267 Analysis: A freakish athlete with decent size, great quickness and pass-rush skills. Ineligible for the year, but scouts still in awe of talent. Last week: No. 5 6 Marcell Dareus * DE 6-3 306 Analysis: Dareus could be a 3-4 DE, but I think he's better suited as a 4-3 DT. Leads Bama in TFL, though Dareus plays the line better than he penetrates. Last week: No. 6 7 Da'Quan Bowers * DE 6-4 277 Analysis: Led the country in TFL until this past week, when he didn't notch one for first time since Sept. 11. Total package as a possible 4-3 DE at the NFL level. Last week: No. 7 8 Nick Fairley * DT 6-5 310 Analysis: One dominating performance has become many. Explosive, instinctive and has a great motor. His 18 TFL is second overall nationally. Last week: No. 8 9 Ryan Mallett* QB 6-7 238 Analysis: Has improved accuracy and can drill the deep intermediate routes. Since 3-INT Bama game, has just 2 picks against 8 TDs in last four. Last week: No. 10 10 Mark Ingram * RB 5-10 216 Analysis: Averaging more yards per rush than he did last year, when he won the Heisman. Stats down, but splitting reps doesn't hurt his stock. Last week: No. 9 11 Adrian Clayborn DE 6-3 282 Analysis: Clayborn isn't down as much as others have moved up, but expect a close look at his tapes. Just 6 TFL, and rush skills a question. Last week: No. 11 12 Ryan Kerrigan DE 6-4 259 Analysis: Kerrigan has epitomized "disruptive" this year. He leads the nation in TFL and is suited to be a pass-rushing 3-4 OLB, but could still add size. Last week: No. 12 13 Julio Jones * WR 6-4 211 Analysis: Solid this year, showing toughness in playing hurt and better concentration. His 43 catches already just two off last year's total of 45. Last week: No. 13 14 Allen Bailey DE 6-4 288 Analysis: Still developing at DE after switch last year. Still has better physical skills than overall production, but leading team in sacks for third year in a row. Last week: No. 14 15 Akeem Ayers * OLB 6-4 251 Analysis: His exceptional athleticism makes him so versatile. Consider that he leads Bruins in both TFL and INTs. Can play all over the football field. Last week. No. 15 16 Jake Locker QB 6-3 228 Analysis: This year has been a borderline disaster, given Locker's talents. Now dinged, has to already be thinking about draft preparation, workouts. Last week: No. 16 17 Justin Houston * LB 6-3 258 Analysis: My top-rated OLB for his class, I think the draft market will come around on Houston, who has prototype 3-4 OLB size and developing skills. Last week: No. 17 18 Nate Solder OT 6-9 313 Analysis: Bounced back after a soft start. Physical freak with improving skills, he's also very smart. Should dominate in the workout phase. Last week: No. 20 19 Derek Sherrod OT 6-6 305 Analysis: Debuted two weeks ago. An athlete who moves his feet well, Sherrod has been steady against good players and continues to improve. Last week: No. 22 20 Cameron Heyward DE 6-6 282 Analysis: Up and down this season, troublesome for the strong, versatile player, as consistency was a concern. But versatile, powerful. Last week: No. 19 21 Gabe Carimi OT 6-7 327 Analysis: Has had a fantastic month, battling great competition to a standstill. Last year Carimi got beat by speed too often, but his footwork has improved. Last week: No. 23 22 Jon Baldwin * WR 6-5 225 Analysis: Great physical skills and size, Baldwin has had a rocky season -- mainly wildly inconsistent -- but QB issues have also dogged Pitt. Last week: No. 21 23 Anthony Castonzo OT 6-7 306 Analysis: Smart, reliable offensive tackle; solid footwork and ideal body type, though could add lower-body strength. Solid work last week vs. Bowers. Last week: NR 24 Ras-I Dowling CB 6-2 200 Analysis: Dowling has felt the freeze with QBs not throwing in his direction. Story of season, however, has been health, or lack thereof. Drops this week. Last week: No. 18 25 Marvin Austin DT 6-3 305 Analysis: Austin isn't eligible, and his place here is tenuous as other prospects emerge, but his talent is of the first-round variety. Holding on -- for now. Last week: No. 25
Nate Solder is a guy that I have felt Miami would show strong interest in when draft time rolls around. He's got that Paul Bunyan build that these guys like in their offensive linemen. The top OT on the board by then may very well be Derrick Sherrod though. He's likely the leading candidate for the Jacob's Trophy in the SEC. It will likely be between Sherrod and Auburn's Lee Ziemba.
Would he be an upgrade over Carey so Vern could move inside?.... Or is he more of a Carl Nicks LG? Question Boom: If you knew that Cannon would be an elite LG, would you draft him for $30 million less than we'd pay Nicks or Mankins?..... or would you sign Nicks or Mankins in order to save a hypothetical 2nd round pick?
If we go with a D-Back I hope we go after Texas Longhorn Aaron Williams. He's 6'1", great speed, nose for the ball and I love how he tackles.
Yeah he played pretty well. I'll give him his dues. I suppose though it highlighted that Will Vlachos isn't quite the player hoped. But that's damning Nevis with faint praise and actually he deserves full praise.
Hey Boomer what do you think of the Corner for Auburn? I cant think of his name but he's pretty damn good. Etheridge isnt that bad either.
Shaping up to be a huge class for CBs. If our secondary continues to struggle I wouldn't be surprised to see us go after a ballhawk.
i say he comes out. It doesnt look to be Lockers best decision last season to return to school and i think he will learn from lockers mistake, even though he would become a bill
Blaine Gabbert of Mizzou is expected to enter the Draft. So is John Clay and Janoris Jenkins. Nate Solder will be at the SR bowl. So will John Moffitt, Gabe Carimi, Lance Kendricks, Titus Young, Austin Pettis, Niles Paul, Noel Devine, Evan Royster and Graig Cooper.
Been a while since I posted an update ... college getting in the way again I'll post McShay's Mock 1.0 so we can all get a good chuckle in a moment 1 Andrew Luck * QB 6-4 235 Analysis: His completion percentage up a full 10 points, Luck balances improvement with refinement. Holding steady here, Luck is a prototype. Last week: No. 1 2 A.J. Green * WR 6-4 207 Analysis: Green has been mostly unstoppable even with a young QB; was totally dominant on big stage Saturday, which I discuss here. Last week: No. 2 3 Da'Quan Bowers * DE 6-4 277 Analysis: Among leaders in TFL, even as blocking attention has increased. A tremendous physical talent who has shown a steady relentlessness this year. Last week: No. 4 4 Patrick Peterson * CB 6-1 211 Analysis: I praised Peterson in last week's Stock Watch; he's more than an athlete. Peterson has continued to improve his technical cover skills. Last week: No. 3 5 Prince Amukamara CB 6-1 202 Analysis: I'd be more concerned about Amukamara's zero interceptions in 2010 if any quarterback were willing to challenge him. A gifted technician. Last week: No. 5 6 Nick Fairley * DT 6-5 310 Analysis: One dominating performance has become many. Explosive and instinctive, had no TFL against Georgia, the only time that's happened in SEC games. Last week: No. 6 7 Robert Quinn * DE 6-4 267 Analysis: A freakish athlete with decent size, great quickness and pass-rush skills. Ineligible, but scouts are still in awe of his talent, so he remains. Last week: No. 7 8 Ryan Mallett * QB 6-7 238 Analysis: Mallett has progressed this year. For a "big arm" guy, his 67.3 completion rate is notable -- it's ninth in the nation. Last week: No. 8 9 Marcell Dareus * DE 6-3 306 Analysis: Dareus could be a 3-4 DE, but he's better suited as a 4-3 DT. Misses surrounding talent from last year. Nov. 26 game is circled.Last week: No. 9 10 Julio Jones * WR 6-4 211 Analysis: Solid this year, showing toughness in playing hurt and fewer drops. By far Bama's top target, has battled through increased defensive attention. Last week: No. 12 11 Ryan Kerrigan DE 6-4 259 Analysis: Epitomizing "disruptive" this year. Your national leader in TFL, he absolutely destroyed Michigan on Saturday. Ideal for 3-4 OLB, possible 4-3 DE. Last week: No. 13 12 Akeem Ayers * OLB 6-4 251 Analysis: His exceptional athleticism makes him so versatile. Consider that he still leads Bruins in TFL and INTs. Can play all over the field. Last week. No. 15 13 Mark Ingram * RB 5-10 216 Analysis: Average per rush now a tick below last year, but still explosive and physical as ever. Splitting reps doesn't hurt his stock in my eyes. Finishes runs. Last week: No. 11 14 Adrian Clayborn DE 6-3 282 Analysis: He's not down as much as others have moved up, but sometimes teammates have outplayed him. Sacks are way down. Last week: No. 10 15 Cameron Newton QB 6-6 250 Analysis: Gifted physical talent with an underrated set of skills as a QB. High completion percentage, great competitor, great size and proven winner. Last week: NR 16 Drake Nevis DT 6-1 289 Analysis: Explosive, up-the-field tackle, ideal three-technique who plays with great leverage and passion. Solid against the run and the pass. Last week: No. 17 17 Jake Locker QB 6-3 228 Analysis: No player should benefit more from the workout/interview process; the issue is, Locker now needs to do well. Last week: No. 16 18 Von Miller LB 6-3 243 Analysis: Miller started the year on the Big Board, but was dinged and started slow. Good 3-4 pass-rusher, with great edge quickness. Size is a question. Last week: NR 19 Nate Solder OT 6-9 313 Analysis: Physical freak with improving skills, he's also very smart. Should dominate in the workout phase and could get a bump in a draft short on elite OTs. Last week: No. 18 20 Anthony Castonzo OT 6-7 306 Analysis: Smart, reliable; solid footwork, but could add lower-body strength to become a better leverage player. Solid vs. Bowers in recent matchup. Last week: No. 23 21 Rahim Moore S 6-1 196 Analysis: Production down this year after breakout 2009 season, but QBs also staying away. Good instincts, and he gets solid marks as a cover safety. Last week: NR 22 Derek Sherrod OT 6-6 305 Analysis: Has flown up the Big Board this year. An athlete, he moves his feet well, and Sherrod has been steady against good players; continues to improve. Last week: No. 19 23 Gabe Carimi OT 6-7 327 Analysis: Had a fantastic October, battling trio of possible high draft picks to a standstill. Once beaten by speed too often, his footwork has improved. Last week: No. 21 24 Allen Bailey DE 6-4 288 Analysis: Still developing at DE after switch last year. Great physical skills, but production is down and improvement has lagged, thus the drop this week. Last week: No. 14 25 Jon Baldwin * WR 6-5 225 Analysis: Great physical skills and size. Baldwin has had a rocky season -- games with 1, 3, 2, 3 catches -- but QB issues are part of that. Last week: No. 24