Kenny McKinley WR South Carolina 6'0 189 Super productive throughout college - supposedly lacked ideal speed: he ran a 4.4 today at the combine.
I'm starting to like him a lot as a 3-4 OLB. He showed great speed and athleticism today at the combine. 4.64 40 35 inch vertical leap
Lee Robinson Position: ILB/OLB College: Alcorn State Measurables: 6'2, 249 lbs, 4.78 (Combine measurables) Overview An ultra-productive linebacker who finally made the All-SWAC team as a senior (first team), collecting 111 tackles, 10.5 for loss, 3.5 sacks, three interceptions and three forced fumbles. The four-year starter had 223 tackles (33.5 for loss) coming into the season, so he was no one-year wonder. NFL defensive coordinators who use 3-4 scheme principles may view him as a potential starter at rush linebacker. Analysis Positives: Good height and upper-body strength. ... Can bull rush and rip from running back/tight end blocks. ... Nice closing speed, runs downhill to attack ballcarriers. ... Often lines up outside the defensive end in a rushing stance to take advantage of his explosiveness. ... Uses his hands to keep cut blocks off his knees. ... Fights through trash inside to get to the ballcarrier. ... Will hustle down plays. ... Team leader on and off the field. Negatives: Teams will not know whether he's a versatile inside-outside linebacker or a "tweener" until they have him in training camp. ... High and slow in his backpedal, but can stay with tight ends in short areas. ... Does not change direction well laterally in space. ... Needs to improve his open-field tackling, as he bounces and slides off too easily bigger backs. Draft Scout Lee Robinson News 01/29/09 - Texas vs. the Nation, Wednesday: OLB Lee Robinson (Alcorn State, 6-2, 249): He could challenge Owens as the top pick from this game because he's a physical specimen, and he can really play. Scouts value a guy like Robinson who can hold up a pulling guard in space but run with backs in coverage down the sideline. - Chad Reuter, The SportsXchange, NFLDraftScout.com 01/28/09 - Texas vs. The Nation, Tuesday: Lee Robinson, a linebacker from Alcorn State, continues to impress with his athleticism. Even at 249 pounds, he has the ability to track running backs in the flat and get to receiver in short zones. He's a guy who looks like Tarzan -- and plays like him, too. Of this week's participants, Robinson should be one of the first players drafted. - Chad Reuter, The Sports Xchange, NFLDraftScout.com 01/27/09 - Texas vs The Nation, Monday: Alcorn State linebacker Lee Robinson is all of 6-2, 249 and appears destined to be a 3-4 inside linebacker to use his strength and athleticism. - Chad Reuter, The Sports Xchange, NFLDraftScout.com Projected Round: 6 I'd love to get Lee Robinson in the 5th-6th. He is a great fit for Rex Ryan's 3-4 D, he is versatile enough to play both inside and outside but I think he could really be something as an inside linebacker for us. Getting him in the 6th round would be a GREAT value.
James Laurinaitis 6-2 244 ILB Ohio State He ran a 4.82???????? Could he possibly slip out of the 1st round? I'm starting to smell another possible Big Ten flop.
Connor Barwin, (DE, TE, OLB) Cincinnati http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/connor-barwin?id=71197 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u79CJdrxZbo[/youtube] Analysis Positives: Tall with a well-developed upper body. ... Physical at the point of attack. ... Can get under the offensive tackle's pads and push him into the quarterback. ... Has effective stutter and spin moves. ... Relentless as a pass rusher, he also hustles down the line and chases ballcarriers downfield. ... Good backfield awareness to knock down passes and keep contain on reverses, run plays and bootlegs. ... Uses his hands well to keep blockers away and shed to make tackles. ... Stands up on some plays -- may fit as a 3-4 rush linebacker. ... Very coachable because of his intelligence, work ethic and motor. ... A special teams ace since his freshman year; he blocked three punts in 2008. ... Played power forward for the Bearcats' basketball team for two seasons as a walk-on. Negatives: A bit tight in the hips, is not smooth changing direction or handling coverage in the flat. ... Is not a quick-twitch athlete. ... Although he showed some explosiveness and suddenness off the edge, NFL tackles will be more difficult to beat. ... Inexperienced on defense, played only one season; must continue working on his pass-rushing techniques. read his bio too, the kid entered college as a basketball player, played TE his junior yr and had 31 receptions for 399 yds and two tds, then was asked to move to DE his senior year. 54 tackles (27 solo, 27 asst) (15 TFL, 11 sacks, 7 passes defended, 8 QB Hurries, and 3 blocked kicks/punts) his combine moved some light on him but this guy doesnt seem to be just a workout warrior he also just seems to have an absurd amount of natural talent at whatever he does. itll be interesting to see where he goes IMO, let alone at what position or roles they give him. Jon Gruden, as much as i dislike him compared him to Mike Vrabel "a jack of all trades" "i could see bill bellicheck jumping on this guy when its appropriate and giving him 3 or 4 roles to fill"
Name: T.J. Lang aka Twanger Position: OT/OG/C College: Eastern Michigan Measurables: 6'4, 312 lbs, 5.1 40 Lang is one of the most versatile offensive linemen in this draft. He played LT at Eastern Michigan but is capable of playing RT, both OG positions, and center. He would provide great depth for us along our line, and could either be the future starter at RT, RG or LG to replace Faneca, Moore, or Woody. [YOUTUBE]qHDvj-TrEvo[/YOUTUBE] 03/05/09 - Tennessee found a pretty promising defensive end in the second round last year when the Titans drafted Jason Jones. Now, there's another player coming out of the MAC school that the Bears are keeping a close eye on. The team is expected to bring in offensive tackle T.J. Lang for a visit some time after his pro day later this month, according to a report. Lang is a three-year starter at left tackle who started on the other side of the ball. Maybe it's his background on defense that gives him a nasty demeanor NFL types like. Ultimately, he could project inside or at right tackle. He didn't miss a game the last three seasons and is considered a physical performer. At the Texas vs. The Nation Game, which general manager Jerry Angelo scouted, Lang was worked at both center and guard, as well as tackle, and reportedly did well. The Eagles will hold their pro day March 16. - Brad Biggs, Chicago Sun-Times 02/14/09 - PRO POTENTIAL: OT T.J. Lang -- Playing in the Texas vs. Nation All-Star game helped Lang raise is profile. He's a solid player who ended his career with 36 straight starts. 02/02/09 - Top 15 players NOT invited to the NFL Combine: OG T.J. Lang (Eastern Michigan): Played left tackle the past couple of seasons for EMU, but the strength and agility he displayed at left guard (and center) during the Texas vs. the Nation practices could push him into the fourth round a la Josh Sitton (Green Bay Packers, 2008). - Chad Reuter, The Sports Xchange, NFLDraftScout.com
Desmond Bryant Defensive Lineman Harvard 6'6 280 Bryant dominated at Harvard's pro-day - becoming a legitimate 3-4 DE prospect. He was a relative unknown - most scouts were there to see Harvard's QB Chris Pizzotti, but most left with Bryant on their minds. He ran a 4.92 40 and did 35 bench reps.
I know next to nothing about college but from what I can remember at the combine there were 2 players I liked that appear to be late round guys. RB- Ian Johnson RB- Gartrell Johnson
Name: Dominique Edison Position: WR College: Stephen F. Austin Measurables: 6'2, 205 lbs, 4.43 40 yard dash 2008 stats: 67 receptions, 1,016 receiving yards, 18 TDs 2007 stats: 55 receptions, 582 receiving yards, 1 TD Edison has amazing speed which is even more impressive considering his size. While his numbers might look like he was a 1 year wonder, he was a consistent receiver at Stephen F. Austin always hauling in 500+ receiving yards and had 4 and 5 TDs in his freshman and sophomore seasons. Edison exploded onto the scene as a senior, but it still might not be enough to get him drafted although I think it should. Edison has great hands and is gives good effort as a blocker as well. Edison came from a Texas Tech-esque offense so he is a developmental prospect, but I think with a few years of coaching and an NFL weight training program that he could be a very good WR for an NFL team. 01/27/09 - Texas vs The Nation, Monday: Stephen F. Austin receiver Dominique Edison is unquestionably the best receiver here. The 6-2, 199-pound receiver has sub-4.4 speed and displayed great hands throughout practice. Next in line was Gardner Webb's Dobson Collins, who snatched every pass thrown his way whether high, wide or on the money. - Chad Reuter, The Sports Xchange, NFLDraftScout.com Overview Edison has been a consistent performer for the Lumberjacks since his freshman season, gaining more than 500 yards each of his first three seasons and scoring 10 times. But his productivity jumped into the stratosphere in 2008 (67 catches, 1,106 yards, 18 scores), as did his NFL draft stock. Unlike many small-school receiver prospects, this first-team All-Southland Conference selection has the size/speed combination to be more than just a complementary weapon. Had an arm span of 32 1/2 inches and a hand span of 8 1/2 inches at the combine. Analysis Positives: Overmatches lower-level talent with good height and sinewy upper body strength. Separates from most FCS corners with his elite speed. Catches with his hands and is able to go outside his frame to adjust to poorly thrown passes in any direction. Uses his hands or feet on the line to free himself off the jam. Quick into and out of routes. Has good body control, and is able to get his feet down, high-point the ball in traffic and make a quick move after the catch. Typically runs stay-routes on the sideline and posts, but is also used on underneath crossing routes to get him the ball quickly. Sells the outside route fake, and uses his body to shield corners on the post. Covers up and locks onto defensive backs while run blocking. Negatives: Lanky frame that is thin in the hips and legs. Productive, but at a lower division playing in a spread offense regularly using four- or five-receiver sets. Lacks suddenness off the line and takes a couple of steps to get to full speed. Only average elusiveness in space, lacking wiggle in his hips. Faced lower-level corners, so it may take some time until he's physical enough against NFL veterans on the jam and downfield. Must prove he can handle going over the middle. Could increase his value by returning kicks, but is inexperienced there. Scout?s Take He?s a tall (6-foot-2), well-built wideout with impressive straight-line speed (4.42) for his size. Edison is a natural receiver with great hands and does a nice job adjusting his body and plucking the ball away from his frame. Was consistently able to beat jam coverage and showcases the body control to cleanly get in and out of his routes. Exhibits good coordination down the field with the ability to drop his hips and explode out of his breaks. Is a gifted vertical threat who simply was able to overwhelm the competition with his physical skill set. However, Edison needs to prove he can handle the jump to the NFL. He played in a spread offense at Stephen F. Austin, where he was consistently able to line up in space and create plays down the field. He?s a long strider but needs to improve his initial release off the line and work on building speed more quickly. Rundown Edison possesses rare speed and body control for a prospect of his size. He?s been very productive over the course of his college career and has the athletic ability to be a factor at the next level. However, he needs to prove he can make the transition to the NFL game. There have been plenty of small-school receivers who were overwhelmed by the talent, and Edison needs to prove he can work though the challenges. He was invited to the NFL Combine, and I expect him to take advantage of this opportunity. He could rise up draft boards the same way Richmond WR Arman Shields did a year ago. Right now, Edison looks like a late-round pick with the potential to move into the middle rounds with a strong showing at the Combine.
