1 – Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon St. - would give the Jets a sure-handed, speedy offensive playmaker they have lacked 2 – Austin Sefarian-Jenkins, TE,Washington - 2-way TE, equally adept at receiving and blocking, big target for Geno 3a – Jeremiah Attaochu, OLB, Georgia Tech - a great OLB prospect to add some zip in the Jets' pass rush 3b – Donte Moncrief, WR, Mississippi - another great WR prospect, not as fast as Cooks, but still pretty fast and a bigger target 4 – Cyril Richardson, OG Baylor - already a great drive blocker, needs work on pass protection, but has great size , and if he could improve his pass protection skills quickly, could immediately step into the starting lineup and play better than Winters last season 5a – Ross Cockrell, CB, Duke - small in stature, but quick, smart and savvy, excellent ball and leadership skills, could be Wilson's replacement as slot corner 5b – James White, RB, Wisconsin - excellent RB prospect without a lot of wear and tear 6a –Hakim Smith, SS, Louisville - good safety prospect, could help on STs immediately, and possibly be either a FS or SS has some coverage skills 6b – Brent Urban, DE, Virginia - big, very strong kid with long arms, good speed off the snap, projects as a traditional 5 technique DE, depth at DE 6c – Brock Vereen, FS, Minnesota - Some list him as a SS, but he has decent to good ball skills, has good size and excellent speed, someone that Reed could possibly mentor into a quality starter 7 – De’Anthony Thomas, RB, Oregon - 3rd down back and PR, quick, elusive, playmaker
Brandin Cooks WR Oregon St. Grade 5.85 ? 4.33 SEC Top Performer 16 REPS 36.0 INCH 120.0 INCH 6.76 SEC 3.81 SEC Top Performer 10.72 SEC Top Performer Blue Star = Top Performer 5'10" Height 30 3/4" Arm Length 189LBS. Weight 9 5/8" Hands Overview 2013: Biletnikoff Award winner (as nation's top receiver), first-team All-American selection and first-team All-Pac-12 pick. Set single-season Pac-12 records with 1,730 receiving yards and 128 receptions. Led FBS in receiving yards and finished second in FBS in receptions. 2012: Biletnikoff Award semifinalist and honorable mention All-Pac-12 pick. Had five 100-yard receiving games. 2011: Played in all 12 games, starting in three. Started first game of season, becoming first true freshman to start season opener at OSU since Roddy Tompkins in 1996. Misc.: Nicknamed "Sonic Boom". Step-brother, Maurice Washington, was in Oakland Raiders training camp. Analysis Strengths Light on his feet with terrific balance. Sinks his hips with ease and pops out of breaks to separate. Tracks and adjusts. Quick hands. Good concentration, body control and boundary awareness. Can turn a short throw into a long gain. Shows elusiveness, creativity and vision after the catch. Unafraid to play in the tall trees. Highly productive -- totaled 195 receptions for 2,881 yards (15.4-yard average) and 21 TDs in last two seasons. Confident and competitive. Has been exceptionally durable dating back to high school. Team captain. Will be a 21-year-old rookie. Weaknesses Size is just adequate -- is small-framed and lacks ideal length and bulk. Vulnerable to the jam and reroute. Relatively small catch radius. Has small hands and double-catches some throws. Lacks elite, blazing speed to run by NFL corners and safeties. Will struggle to play "above the rim" at the next level. Was not an impactful punt returner. Limited run strength. Poor blocker. Bottom Line Short, speedy, nifty-footed receiver who was unaffected by the departure of Steelers 2013 third-rounder Markus Wheaton, establishing himself as a playmaker in his own right by leading the nation with 133 yards per contest as a junior. Projects as a useful slot receiver with run-after-catch ability and some utility as an outside receiver. -Nolan Nawrocki
Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE Washington Grade 5.5 ? 20 REPS 6'5" Height 33 3/4" Arm Length 262LBS. Weight 9 3/4" Hands Overview 2013: Was a John Mackey Award winner (nation's top tight end), third-team All-American and a second-team All-Pac-12 pick. Set career school records for most receptions (146), receiving yards (1,840) and touchdown receptions (21) by a tight end. Was suspended for 2013 season opener vs. Boise State following a DUI in March. 2012: Second-team All-Pac-12 pick and a John Mackey Award semifinalist. Started in all 13 games. 2011: Honorable mention All-Pac-12 pick after playing in all 13 games and making 10 starts. Misc.: Also played basketball at Washington, becoming the first Washington Huskie to play both basketball and football since Nate Robinson (football in 2002, basketball from 2003-05) and 19th Huskie overall to play both sports. Analysis Strengths Looks the part. Has outstanding size and stature -- presents a big target and dwarfs defensive backs. Uses physicality to create separation and can post up in the red zone. Athletic -- spent time on the UW basketball team. Terrific movement skills and receiving ability for a big man. Surprising foot speed and agility -- stretches the seam. Adjusts to throws and has soft hands. Has potential to be an effective in-line blocker -- has size and core strength to seal defensive ends. Weaknesses Could stand to sculpt his physique and get functionally stronger. Work in progress as an in-line blocker. Not an explosive athlete. Ordinary release. Builds to speed. Tight hips. Does not pop out of breaks. Limited elusiveness after the catch. Receptions and yards fell off by nearly 50 percent as a junior. Character and stability need to be looked into. Bottom Line An intriguing height-weight-speed prospect, Seferian-Jenkins has all the tools to be a legitimate No. 1 tight end in the NFL, though he has to maintain focus and consistency and continue improving as a blocker. -Nolan Nawrocki
Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech Grade 5.52 ? 6'3" Height 33" Arm Length 252LBS. Weight 9 7/8" Hands Overview 2013: Third-team AP All-American and second-team All-ACC selection. Started all 13 games at defensive end, and posted 10.5 sacks in last six games including four against Georgia. Moved from a 3-4 linebacker to 4-3 defensive end before season. 2012: Honorable mention All-ACC pick. Started 13 games, but missed Middle Tennessee State game due to injury. 2011: Honorable mention All-ACC selection. Played in 11 games with 10 starts. Missed the Maryland and Virginia games due to a lower leg injury. 2010: Played in 12 games and started the Independence Bowl against Air Force. Misc.: Born in Ibadan, Nigeria. Started playing football as a freshman in high school because, "I got tired of just watching it." Analysis Strengths Good burst off the snap. Heats up the edge and runs the arc. Quick inside move. Disruptive ability. Motor runs hot -- keeps coming after the quarterback and chases hard from the back side. Moves well laterally and can zone drop. Has experience in even and odd fronts, having played defensive end and stand-up linebacker. Power-leverage potential. Mature and intelligent. Cares about the game and prepares like a pro. Arrow pointing up (will be a 21-year-old rookie). Weaknesses Lacks elite length, athleticism and top-end speed. Needs to get stronger. Gets knocked around at the point of attack. Controlled by larger blockers when they get their hands on him. Still developing pop and violence in his hands. Still learning to incorporate power into his rush (more effortful than powerful). Needs to cultivate his pass-rush arsenal. Bottom Line Georgia Tech’s all-time sack leader, Attaochu is a Nigerian-born, young, heady, disruptive, relentless edge rusher who profiles as 3-4 right outside linebacker. Should interview well, and has the look of a trustworthy, long-term starter given his pass-rush ability, motor and makeup. -Nolan Nawrocki
Donte Moncrief WR Mississippi Grade 5.85 ? 4.40 SEC Top Performer 13 REPS 39.5 INCH Top Performer 132.0 INCH Top Performer 7.02 SEC 4.30 SEC Blue Star = Top Performer 6'2" Height 32 3/8" Arm Length 221LBS. Weight 9 1/8" Hands Overview 2013: Started in all 13 games. 2012: Played in all 13 games and made 12 starts. 2011: Started all 12 games as a freshman. Led team in receptions (31), receiving yards (454), receiving touchdowns (4). Analysis Strengths Terrific size. Smooth accelerator -- jets off the line, eliminates cushion and has speed to stretch the field vertically. Good balance and body control. Can stem his pattern and leverage defenders. Drives off cornerbacks and creates separation. Knows where the sticks are. Outstanding leaping ability to elevate and pluck throws out of the air. Flashes playmaking ability. Able to sidestep the first tackler and pick up chunk yards after the catch. Gives effort as a blocker to engage and seal. Has experience going head-to-head with NFL-caliber cornerbacks. Will be a 21-year-old rookie and has upside. Weaknesses Needs to sharpen his route running. Inconsistent ball reactions, particularly in traffic -- better running through or under passes. Does not always play to his size -- gets outmuscled for "50-50" balls and is still coming into his own as a dependable go-up-and-get-it guy. Average hand strength. Tends to trap some throws against his body and occasionally drops catchable balls. Could be more physical. Average elusiveness and open-field electricity. Showed he could be contained -- seven games of 60 yards or less as a junior. Bottom Line Big, physically gifted “X” receiver with deep speed, “above-the-rim” potential and playmaking ability. Has a ceiling as a No. 1 or No. 2 in a vertical passing offense, and his best football is in front him. Likely to elevate his stock at the combine and in workouts. -Nolan Nawrocki
Cyril Richardson OG Baylor Grade 5.42 ? 5.36 SEC 25 REPS 25.5 INCH 91.0 INCH 7.70 SEC 4.83 SEC 6'5" Height 34 5/8" Arm Length 329LBS. Weight 9 1/2" Hands Overview 2013: First-team AP All-American, first-team All-Big 12, Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and finalist for the Outland Trophy (given to nation's top interior lineman). 2012: Second-team AP All-American, first-team All-Big 12 and Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year. 2011: Honorable mention All-Big 12 after starting all 13 games at left tackle. 2010: Played in 12 games and made four starts. 2009: Redshirted. Was a Hurricane Katrina refugee. Analysis Strengths Outstanding size and girth with legitimate NFL strength. Sturdy base and heavy anchor -- squats a small house and is dependable in pass protection. Generates movement in the run game. Can work his hips and gain positioning. Walls off and seals. Packs a jolting punch and plays with a load in his hands -- latches on, controls and steers. Wins in a phone booth and can manhandle smaller linemen. Enough balance, coordination and foot speed to pull and trap effectively. Has played tackle and guard. Conditioned in an up-tempo, no-huddle offense. Weaknesses Average arm length. Bad body -- has a fleshy midsection and could stand to shed some bad weight. Lateral agility and recovery quickness are just adequate. Gets in trouble when his feet stall or he bends at the waist (slips off blocks). Intermittent intensity -- does not play violently or impose his will physically as often as he should. Could stand to become more of a nasty finisher. Has underachiever traits. Questionable motivation and passion for the game. Bottom Line Massive road grader with grown-man strength which enables him to reestablish the line of scrimmage in the run game and thwart the rush. Versatility to play right tackle adds to value and he has plug-and-play capability in a power scheme, though bust factor cannot be ignored. -Nolan Nawrocki
Ross Cockrell CB Duke Grade 5.36 ? 4.56 SEC 10 REPS 36.5 INCH 122.0 INCH 7.28 SEC 4.32 SEC 11.78 SEC 6'0" Height 29 7/8" Arm Length 191LBS. Weight 9" Hands Overview 2013: First-team All-ACC. Started 13 games, missing N.C. State with an ankle injury. 2012: First-team All-ACC. Started all 13 games. Academic All-ACC. 6 tackles, 2 INTs (1 returned for TD) vs. N.C. Central. 4 tackles, INT vs. Clemson. 2011: Played in and started 11 games. Missed Tulane game due to leg injury. Academic All-ACC. 2010: Started all 12 games. Led team with 3 INTs. Second freshman in Duke history to be sole team leader in INT. Academic All-ACC. 2009: Redshirted. High School: Posted 34 tackles and 3 INTs as senior. Also made 29 receptions for 459 yards and 11 TDs. Helped Charlotte (N.C.) Latin to a 13-0 record and state championship as a junior. Analysis Strengths Plays smart and has a good feel for the game -- eyes, anticipation and awarenesss. Plays with discipline and takes a consistent approach. Good route recognition. Lines up in the slot and is quick and agile enough to handle dynamic receivers. Sorts through route combinations and maintains positioning. Good leaping ability -- competes for the ball in the air. Has jammer experience on special teams. Weaknesses Has small hands, short arms and a thin frame, especially in the lower body. Limited press strength to match up against bigger receivers. Often plays to the boundary. Has some tightness in his hips that shows re-directing -- allows separation at the break point. Does not step up and take on blocks and overall game lacks physicality. Bottom Line Good-sized, smart, ballhawking zone corner who plays fast and could bring immediate value as a nickel back and contribute on special teams. -Nolan Nawrocki
James White RB Wisconsin Grade 5.0 ? 4.57 SEC 23 REPS 32.0 INCH 114.0 INCH 7.05 SEC 4.20 SEC 11.76 SEC 5'9" Height 29 1/4" Arm Length 204LBS. Weight 8 1/4" Hands Overview 2013: Second-team All-Big Ten selection. Finished season with 100-plus rushing yards in five of final six games. Had 1,444 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. 2012: Played in all 14 games, finishing with 806 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. 2011: Played in 13 games, finishing with 713 yards rushing and six touchdowns. 2010: Big Ten Freshman of the Year and honorable mention All-Big Ten after rushing for 1,052 yards and scoring 14 touchdowns. Analysis Strengths Controlled mover with a low center of gravity. Good vision, balance and short-area burst. Shifty runner -- cuts efficiently and jukes tacklers. Shows competitive speed. Finishes runs. Willing blocker in pass protection. Takes care of the football -- fumbled just twice in 754 career touches. Has kickoff-return experience. Tough and competitive. Good football aptitude. Highly respected by teammates and coaches. Weaknesses Undersized with exceptionally short arms and small hands. Run strength is just adequate. Limited power to move the pile or bust through tackles. Lacks bulk strength to stymie blitzers. Was never a feature back, splitting carries with Broncos 2013 second-rounder Montee Ball as a junior and Melvin Gordon as a senior. Bottom Line A distant cousin of Santana and Sinorice Moss, White had a very productive career despite splitting carries for four years, and offers a balanced enough skill set to factor as a recyclable, complementary, change-of-pace back in the pros. -Nolan Nawrocki
I don't see Attaochu making it past the 2nd round, Cyril making int past the third, or thomas making it past the 5th. If this happened I'd be thrilled with this draft.
Player Profile News History Player Lowdown Combine Results 40 Yd 20 Yd 10 Yd 225 Bench Vertical jump Broad Shuttle 3-Cone Drill ---- ---- Workout Results 40 Yd 20 Yd 10 Yd 225 Bench Vertical jump Broad Shuttle 3-Cone Drill ---- ---- Strengths Weaknesses Smith looks stouter on tape than his listed size and appears capable of following the lead of former Louisville standouts Kerry Rhodes and William Gay as productive NFL defensive backs. --Rob Rang Player Overview After redshirting in 2009, Smith simply led the Cardinals with 88 tackles, including six tackles for loss and in doing so earned the Big East's Defensive "Rookie of the Year." While Smith's tackle numbers slipped slightly (84 tackles) in 2011, he developed into much more of a reliable defender in coverage, seeing his number of passes broken up jump from one in 2010 to nine last season. He also notched his second career interception and continued the reliable, physical tackling that has already helped him notch four forced fumbles over his career, resulting in his earning First Team All Big East accolades in 2011. COMMENTS 0 SIGN IN WITH
Brent Urban DT Virginia Grade 5.32 ? 6'7" Height 34 1/4" Arm Length 295LBS. Weight 9 3/4" Hands Overview The Mississauga, Ontario native was drafted in the second round of the 2013 CFL Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. 2013: Honorable mention All-ACC pick after starting eight games. Missed four games due to a leg injury. Had nine pass breakups, the most among the team's defensive linemen. 2012: Started in all 12 games. 2011: Played in all 13 games. 2010: Played in three games. 2009: Redshirted. Analysis Strengths Looks the part -- has stature on the defensive line thanks to a long, well-proportioned physique with relatively little body fat. Has ideal dimensions for an odd front and has a large wingspan that enables him to disrupt passing lanes (nine PBUs in eight games as a senior). Engages quickly off the snap, jolts blockers and gains extension. Can stack and shed or press single blocking and generate push. Flashes disruptive ability. Can slide inside as a nickel rusher to cave the pocket. Weaknesses Limited lower-body strength to anchor vs. double teams. Shows some stiffness through his shoulders and torso. Still developing recognition and instincts. Still learning blocking schemes and how to fight pressure. Needs to improve hand use (quickness and violence). Has to concentrate on keeping his pad level low -- gets uprooted and washed when he plays too tall. Linear, vanilla pass rusher (recorded just three career sacks). Relatively inexperienced. Grew up in a Canadian hockey town and has a mellow disposition that might not sit well with some people. Bottom Line Tall, angular, late-blooming five-technique prospect with the body type sought by teams employing odd fronts. Should only get bigger, stronger and more polished. If so, has potential to grow into an impact lineman. Broken foot bone suffered in freak accident prior to Senior Bowl could hinder his draft status. -Nolan Nawrocki
Brock Vereen FS Minnesota Grade 5.37 ? 4.47 SEC Top Performer 25 REPS Top Performer 34.0 INCH 117.0 INCH 6.90 SEC 4.07 SEC Blue Star = Top Performer 6'0" Height 30" Arm Length 199LBS. Weight 8 1/4" Hands More Combine Video Overview Played in every game his final 3 seasons, starting 32. Played both safety and CB during career, playing both as senior in 2013. 2013: First-team All-Big Ten. Started all 13 games. Switched from safety to CB during the season. Had 56 tackles, 1 INT. 2012: Played all 13 games, starting 7 at safety. Had 64 tackles and 2 INTs. 2011: Started all 12 games at CB. Had 67 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 INT. 2010: Played 9 games, starting 4. Had 10 tackles. High School: No. 66 CB in the nation (Rivals). Three-star recruit out of Southern California. Misc: Brother, Shane, plays for the New England Patriots and father, Henry, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Analysis Strengths Very good athlete with fluid movement skills and good range. Competes hard. Runs the alley and can negotiate traffic. Good zone awareness and route recognition. Understands angles and leverage. Can carry receivers in man coverage with little wasted movement in transition on speed turns. Good leaping ability. Very smart, motivated, team player with a passion for the game. Can line up the defense. Outstanding work ethic. Contributes as a gunner on special teams. Has NFL pedigree. Weaknesses Has tiny hands, short arms and lacks overall bulk. Does not have ideal length to match up with NFL tight ends in coverage. Not an explosive hitter or forceful tackler. Hands are suspect -- smothers the ball and has just four career interceptions. Long-term durability could be a concern. Bottom Line A very smart, pedigreed, rangy free safety with the athletic ability and cover skill desired on the back end. Lack of size and tackling strength could leave much to be desired when defending the run. Top-notch intangibles -- toughness, instincts, competitiveness and leadership ability -- should allow him to quickly emerge as a defensive leader and enhance his draft status.
De'Anthony Thomas RB Oregon Grade 5.49 ? 4.50 SEC 8 REPS 32.0 INCH 124.0 INCH 5'9" Height 29 7/8" Arm Length 174LBS. Weight 8 1/8" Hands Overview 2013: Played in 10 games with five starts. Missed Colorado, Washington and Washington State games with an ankle injury suffered on the opening kickoff against California. 2012: Honorable mention All-Pac-12 selection after playing in all 13 games and making eight starts. 2011: Pac-12 Co-Offensive Freshman of the Year (Marqise Lee) and first-team All-Pac-12 selection as return specialist. Appeared in all 14 games, making six starts. Only player in nation with 400 yards rushing, receiving and kick returning. Scored two touchdowns in Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin. High school: Ranked No. 1 football athlete in country by Rivals and ESPN. Helped lead Crenshaw High School to 12 consecutive wins to end the season, including the CIF Los Angeles Section state title in 2010. Also a track star, he ran the fastest 200 meters by a prep in the nation in spring of 2010, clocking 20.61 seconds. Won the 100 meters at the CIF Los Angeles Section meet with a time of 10.57 seconds. Had a personal best 50.10 seconds in the 400 meters. Analysis Strengths Has legit big-time sprinter's speed with very quick turnover (and is field-fast). Cat-quick to the corner, accelerates very quickly and can easily take the perimter. Good vision and cutback ability -- is patient and follows his blocks. Can tightrope-walk the sideline. Very quick to and through the hole once he sees a crease and can stick his foot in the dirt and go. Catches in stride with ease and can make difficult one-handed snags (see Arizona). Has home-run speed in the return game, with 3 career return TDs. Weaknesses Very small. Does not play in a conventional-style offense and takes most carries moving laterally. Goes down too easily and looks for a soft landing spot. Lacks the size, strength and toughness to be an every-down back. Alligator-arms the ball in the middle of the field. Needs to learn to appreciate the preparation process and would benefit from working more at his craft. Bottom Line A deluxe, specialty back and potential slot receiver with game-breaking return ability, Thomas can be an explosive mismatch weapon in multiple facets of the game. Diminutive stature will decrease the odds he'll be able to stay healthy in the pros, and his commitment to the game will dictate his future success. Rare speed creates a higher commodity on Draft Day. -Nolan Nawrocki
I' m not nearly as big a fan of Moncrief as most, and i dont know anything about Urban, but otherwise I like it... other than the fact that it would make Cooks unavailable for the Browns.
This is a negative on Cooks: "Lacks elite, blazing speed to run by NFL corners and safeties." This was written before he smoked a 4.33 at the combine, right? Cuz if 4.33 isn't elite speed I don't know what is.
There's straight line sprinting speed in track gear and then there's actual playing speed in football gear. One of the problems with the Combine is that they don't make players run in pads. That said, Cooks looks pretty fast to me on tape.
After watching the combine, I would say Cooks was the most impressive WR out there in drills. Especially the first catch drill. He never slowed down and he caught every ball in perfect rhythm. Thing that bothers me about him is in Kerley we already have a similar, small slot-type receiver.
Cooks isn't necessarily a slot receiver just because he's small. Remember Mark Clayton and Mark Duper for the Dolphins? Jerry Rice wasn't particularly tall, either. Santana Moss and Laveranues Coles are two other shorter receivers that were very effective. Yes, the game has changed some and DBs have gotten taller, but I think that Cooks is so polished, such a good route runner, so tough, so fast and quick that he will get open and produce. He would give the Jets the ability to score from anywhere on the field, something they haven't had in a long time.
