Late Round Gems

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

No one talks about Lewis, the qb from Duke, but this guy played against teams that usually overmatched his & he put up numbers. Has a great arm & athleticism. I look for him to rise on draft boards during the combine. Right now he looks like a late rounder.

Thaddeus Lewis, , NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

I wanted to mention him but I'm a Duke fan so I figured that there was a little bias on my part. Both he and Skinner have chances to be late round hopefuls.

[53Fan]

Like Sammy, I think this guy could be a good one. I left a link in the "4th in the draft" thread about him but here's a scouting report. Could be a steal depending on what happens after the combine.

Jared Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale

[Dirtbag59]

Jason Fox - OT -....The U
Overall Grade: 59

Run Blocking - Has enough range to effectively pull and flashes the ability to cut off linebackers at the second level. Works to sustain once locked on but doesn't get much push. While he is agile enough to be an effective zone blocker he takes too many false steps and will have a difficult time hooking 5-techniques and scooping 3-techniques at the NFL level unless footwork improves.

Edward Wang - OT - Virginia Tech
Overall Grade - 65

Run Blocking - Athletic enough to hook 7-techniques and scoop 3-techniques when footwork is sound, but the amount of false steps he takes is a concern at this point. Doesn't appear to have the necessary lower-body strength to drive five-techniques off the ball. On the flip side, he gets into position quickly and flashes the ability to sustain blocks once locked on. Shows above-average body control and flashes the ability to get into position at the second level.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Jason Fox - OT -....The U
Overall Grade: 59

Run Blocking - Has enough range to effectively pull and flashes the ability to cut off linebackers at the second level. Works to sustain once locked on but doesn't get much push. While he is agile enough to be an effective zone blocker he takes too many false steps and will have a difficult time hooking 5-techniques and scooping 3-techniques at the NFL level unless footwork improves.

Edward Wang - OT - Virginia Tech
Overall Grade - 65

Run Blocking - Athletic enough to hook 7-techniques and scoop 3-techniques when footwork is sound, but the amount of false steps he takes is a concern at this point. Doesn't appear to have the necessary lower-body strength to drive five-techniques off the ball. On the flip side, he gets into position quickly and flashes the ability to sustain blocks once locked on. Shows above-average body control and flashes the ability to get into position at the second level.

Ed Wang is a pretty agile guy - was a TE until a couple years ago. He made major progress at VT & might be able to develop a lot more & become a solid nfl tackle. He's known to get flagged a lot in pass pro, not sure why. Couldn't disguise a hold very well I guess.

[Larry Michael is Satan]

Dan Lefevour? 3rd or 4th rounder I guess, but I like him as much as any of the 1st round QBs.

[Monkeydad]

C - Eric Olsen, 6' 4", 305. 5.26 (low 5.12), Notre Dame
Will be in Senior Bowl. 1 sack in 450 Pass Att, 50 NCAA starts.
Projected 5th rd

C- Jim Cordle, 6' 4", 298. 5.12, Ohio State
Can play all OL positions. Projected 7th-FA


We should draft BOTH of these guys late.

[CultBrennan59]

Heres all the juniors who have declared for the draft. This is official since today was the last day to declare.

QUARTERBACKS


Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame
Jevan Snead, Ole Miss




RUNNING BACKS


Toney Baker, North Carolina State*
Jahvid Best, Cal
Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech
Toby Gerhart, Stanford
Stafon Johnson, Southern Cal
Darius Marshall, Marshall
Ryan Mathews, Fresno State
Shawnbrey McNeal, SMU
Joe McKnight, Southern Cal




WIDE RECEIVERS


Chris Bell, Norfolk State
Arrelious Benn, Illinois
Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas
Antonio Brown, Central Michigan
Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State
Carlton Mitchell, South Florida
Golden Tate, Notre Dame
Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech
Damian Williams, Southern Cal
Mike Williams, Syracuse




TIGHT ENDS


Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
Rob Gronkowski, Arizona
Aaron Hernandez, Florida




OFFENSIVE LINE


Bryan Bulaga, Iowa
Bruce Campbell, Maryland
Anthony Davis, Rutgers
Maurkice Pouncey, Florida




DEFENSIVE LINE


Kevin Basped, Nevada
Carlos Dunlap, Florida
Clifton Geathers, South Carolina
Thaddeus Gibson, Ohio State
Everson Griffen, Southern Cal
Jerome Hayes, Penn State*
Abe Koroma, Western Illinois
Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech
Jason Pierre-Paul, USF
Brian Price, UCLA
Jason Worilds, Virginia Tech




LINEBACKERS


Navarro Bowman, Penn State
Rennie Curran, Georgia
Rolando McClain, Alabama
Blaze Soares, Hawaii*




DEFENSIVE BACKS


Eric Berry, Tennessee
Morgan Burnett, Georgia Tech
Dominique Franks, Oklahoma
Joe Haden, Florida
Kareem Jackson, Alabama
Chad Jones, LSU
Reshad Jones, Georgia
Amari Spivey, Iowa
Earl Thomas, Texas
Donovan Warren, Michigan
Major Wright, Florida


(*: another year of eligibility was available)

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Redskin301

Toby gareheart

I don't think he's a Shanahan type back

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I don't think he's a Shanahan type back

There's only one requirement to be a Shannahan running back and thats vision. Everything else is secondary. If I remember right Terrell Davis ran a 4.6 or 4.7 in the 40. Thats why Peyton Hillis, who seems similar to Gerhart in more then just skin color was on track to be the next big find for Denver, unfortunately for him McDaniels came in and the Bronco's have since gradually shifted to a more conventional running game.

However back to the original point, if you look at Shannahan's choices at running back you'll be hard pressed to find a similar build or skillset among all the guys Shannahan chose to give the rock. Basically if you can find the hole you'll be successful in this offense.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

There's only one requirement to be a Shannahan running back and thats vision. Everything else is secondary. If I remember right Terrell Davis ran a 4.6 or 4.7 in the 40. Thats why Peyton Hillis, who seems similar to Gerhart in more then just skin color was on track to be the next big find for Denver, unfortunately for him McDaniels came in and the Bronco's have since gradually shifted to a more conventional running game.

However back to the original point, if you look at Shannahan's choices at running back you'll be hard pressed to find a similar build or skillset among all the guys Shannahan chose to give the rock. Basically if you can find the hole you'll be successful in this offense.

Well, if that is true then I would like to throw out Damion Fletcher, running back from Southern Mississippi. He lacks great size or great speed but he does have terrific vision and instincts.

[DBUCHANON101]

Best.

[DBUCHANON101]

McCluster -i think thats his name

[DBUCHANON101]

I like Gerhart but with more pressing needs i doubt it happens.

[Redskin301]

I really like to land ciron black LSU in the 4th round but he might not be thear

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Redskin301

I really like to land ciron black LSU in the 4th round but he might not be thear

Ciron Black is to heavy and flat footed for this offense. The team is more then likely going to draft guys no heavier then 305 pounds.