I've had a few players really move up my draft wish list in this past week and I wondered if anyone else has had a change of thought on any players. I didn't think much of this guy until the last few weeks when I went on vacation and got all caught up on my draft readings. Seems everyone seems to like this guy in the mid rounds. #1 in my late wish list is a guy I'm really hoping we can grab Round 4-5-6... Tony Fiammetta Anytime we can upgrade a starting position with a mid round draft choice I think it should be a priority. I think we can do that at FB this year. I love this Syracuse Fullback and think he could stick with us for a long time. He's not only a blocking type FB but he is also a bit of a threat with the ball in his hands. He might even be a Davenport type of goalline guy... Reports on him say he can catch, run, and plays smart football. Blocking is also a strong suit of his and we all know that we plan to grind the ball this year. Who are your late changes and why?
David Veikune out of Hawaii seems like somebody Parcells knocked out of his OLB mold. I also like Jamarko Simmons from Western Michigan as our big and thick WR.
I think CK does not like him...but I love Jerrius Byrd. Hammy was a problem in the early OS workouts but he posted some numbers that should alleviate some questions and he makes plays. Jamon Meridith has stayed consistent in his workouts and his versatility is coming into focus at least publically. Sebastian Vollmer has tested well and his pad level is coachable....ditto Joel Bell who showed more athleticism and strength than many thought he would at the combine. Mike Wallace whom I also like a lot measured well and blistered his 40's with good splits, I think we saw him REALLY develop as Javon Snead grew as a QB...IMHO he was system limited early in the season. Zach Miller from Nebraska Omaha showed his speed was not an aberration and is very versatile. Zach Follett showed he is more than a pads on guy and does have some AA. Josh Vaughn ran well at his workouts and showed he was no plodder at 230. Phil Loadholt has tons of potential and seems to be testing better than he played at times. if he becomes ore consistent he could be a Stud IMHO. <Michael Oher is a flat out stud IMHO but his problems are more above the neck in comprehension than AA. On the "other" side...Bruce Johnson's problem was never AA but rather double moves and being fooled easily and he never was a strong tackler so he will always look better in shorts than in pads. I am no BJ Raji fan as he loses technique quickly and IMHO is too heavy. I personally do not see the COD in Sidbury that would allow him to be much more than a situational guy at his current weight, leverage, and strength. Morgan Trent is another gym shorts guy IMHO. I also am not crazy about Clay Matthews as he looks limited when bodies get on him. I know I am in the minority here but Larry English is easily played IMHO, he takes advantage of over commits and passive aggressive blockers that do not over commit will handle him easily IMO, although he gets down the line and IMO a good top of 3 potential but not a #1. James Laurantis is a chase guy that plays well down the line but is not strong at the point and another top of 3 guy that will go earlier IMO.....just my 2 cents............
Frantz Joseph, ILB, Florida Atlantic David Johnson, TE/H-Back, Arkansas State D.J. Clark, CB, Idaho State Ryan Mouton, CB, Hawaii Slade Norris, DE/OLB, Oregon
Donald Washington, CB Ohio State 6-0, 197 Brandon Underwood, CB Cincinnati 6-1, 198 David Bruton, FS Notre Dame 6-2, 219 Louis Murphy, WR Florida 6-2, 203 Anthony Hill, TE NC State 6-5, 262 Louis Vasquez, G Texas Tech 6-5, 333 Eric Wood, C Louisville 6-4, 310 Sammie Lee Hill, NT Stillman 6-4, 329 Lawrence Sidbury, DE Richmond 6-2, 266 A few possible late rounders
Rd5..Thomas Edson Wr Dev Moore Rb Wyoming Sammie Lee Hill NT Stillman Rd 7. Todd Brandestater Qb Ladarius Webb Cb John Nalbone Te
04/15/09 - The Dolphins have shown interest in Hawaii's David Veikune, a potential third-rounder with 16 sacks the past two years. Miami invited him here and to its private workout (with Ireland/Sparano) at USC. - Barry Jackson, The Miami Herald Didn't know that, but I've had the Veikune kid pegged for a while. He's been nothing but productive at Hawaii, if not an absolute monster, and the only reason he isn't considered at least a second round prospect is because he plays half his games on the other side of the world. He's the reason I'm convinced we don't go OLB early.
Corey Irvin, DT, Georgia - 6"4, 301 Pounds, 4.96 40 Played at 285 during the season but added weight for the combine and now hes listed at 300 pounds. Hes a very good athlete for his size and has the frame to add additional bulk to be groomed into a NT for the 3-4. At Georgia, he competed against top competition in the SEC and played well when given the opportunity. He hasnt got more recognition because he played behind two good DT's. Good character who served as team captian in 2008 despite not even starting the previous year. If hes around past round five I hope we take a flyer on him.
Washington should not last past round 4. Bruton likely will be the same. Murphy is probably no later than 4 (though I'd avoid him). Eric Wood is arguably the best C in the draft and will not last past round 3. No f'n way. He may go in rd 1 at the end. Sidbury won't last past round 3 either in all likelyhood, and should go late 2/early 3. Anthony Hill appears to have worked himself into that 4th/5th rd area, some even have him going higher. Vasquez should be a 5th rounder at worst.
Two late round guys I watched play a ton because they went to my school are Gartrell Johnson and Kory Sperry. I think they would have value as a short yardage back and pass-catching tight end respectively. I could see Johnson as an upgrade to Polite and Sperry as an upgrade to Haynos.
Washington, rd 4, pick 102 Bruton, rd 4, pick 114 Murphy, rd 4, pick 124 Eric Wood, rd 1, pick 28 Sidbury rd 4, pick 125 Hill, rd 4, pick 125 Vasquez, rd 3, pick 78. Only missed bad on Sidbury.
