Crow Mock

kccrow · 03-02-2014, 04:49 PM

Here's my current take...

R1 - CB/FS Kyle Fuller - Virginia Tech (6'0" 190)
The first comment I'll get is "what the hell are you smoking?" Well, Fuller may well be the most complete defensive back in this class. He's big, he's quick, he's physical, he can play the ball, and he can tackle. That combination isn't one that comes around ever day. The draftnik sites have him rated as a second round prospect, but I have serious reservations about that ranking and how the NFL executives will actually view him. Fuller may be a prospect you can put out as your single high given his incredible tackling ability for a DB. Call me crazy, but I'm beginning to lock on to Fuller as my favorite for the first round.

R3 - OLB/DE Marcus Smith - Louisville (6'3" 251)
It is no secret that Kansas City needs to address the pass rush. Ideally, that would come from the defensive end spot, but I believe Allen Bailey is ready to start and has flashed rush ability in the past. KC is looking at an aging Tamba Hali with a faster growing salary number, so they're going to have to replace him sooner than later. It also wouldn't hurt to have some decent depth. On that note, Marcus Smith developed into one of the best pass rushers in the NCAA in 2013. Smith then capped off his year with a stellar Senior Bowl week where he showcased an outstanding skillset to make the transition to OLB in the pros. Smith shows good intial burst off the line with decent ability to bend the corner, but it could improve. Smith relied more on speed to get to quarterback, so he'll have to develop better hand usage, but the ability is there. I'm most impressed that Smith held up fairly well against the run, and showed the ability to run with tight ends in open space.

R4 - WR T.J. Jones - Notre Dame (6'0" 188)
An sneaky-explosive receiver that can make plays vertically. Looks to be a perfect possession type with great field awareness and body control. Jones possesses top-notch route running ability and is a hands receiver that plucks the ball out of the air most of the time. Jones could develop into a legimate playmaker at the next level with his abilities after the catch. Although WR is one of the most difficult positions to hit on in the draft (second only to QB), the Chiefs need to add an explosive element offensively and may need to take a chance.

R5 - DE Brent Urban - Virginia (6'7" 295)
Urban is a penetrating, powerful defensive tackle/end prospect that can make plays in the backfield and disrupt the quarterback. What is most impressive is Urban's ability to force double-teams because he gets good leverage and has good power. If Urban can learn to fight with his hands and develop a bit more field awareness, the sky is the limit.

R6 - RB Rajion Neal - Tennessee (5'11" 211)
A solid overall back that can carry the ball inside or out and functions well as a receiving back. Neal possesses great vision to find the quick cutback lanes. Neal also runs very compactly and balanced, allowing him to change direction and make dart cuts into the opening hole. The all-around type of player that Andy Reid seems to covet at the position.

R6 - OG Spencer Long - Nebraska (6'5" 320)
A tenacious blocker that can generate movement in the run game and stifle pass rushers. Long moves fairly well to the second level. Long was a second-team All-American in 2012, but tore his knee in what could have been a first-team year in 2013 and missed the season. A team could be handsomely rewarded with a second day talent at a very low price. Long is smart as well, being an Academic All-American with a degree in pre-med biology.

03-02-2014, 04:49 PM	Topic Starter
kccrow MVP Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Casino cash: $-1240000	Crow Mock Here's my current take... R1 - CB/FS Kyle Fuller - Virginia Tech (6'0" 190) The first comment I'll get is "what the hell are you smoking?" Well, Fuller may well be the most complete defensive back in this class. He's big, he's quick, he's physical, he can play the ball, and he can tackle. That combination isn't one that comes around ever day. The draftnik sites have him rated as a second round prospect, but I have serious reservations about that ranking and how the NFL executives will actually view him. Fuller may be a prospect you can put out as your single high given his incredible tackling ability for a DB. Call me crazy, but I'm beginning to lock on to Fuller as my favorite for the first round. R3 - OLB/DE Marcus Smith - Louisville (6'3" 251) It is no secret that Kansas City needs to address the pass rush. Ideally, that would come from the defensive end spot, but I believe Allen Bailey is ready to start and has flashed rush ability in the past. KC is looking at an aging Tamba Hali with a faster growing salary number, so they're going to have to replace him sooner than later. It also wouldn't hurt to have some decent depth. On that note, Marcus Smith developed into one of the best pass rushers in the NCAA in 2013. Smith then capped off his year with a stellar Senior Bowl week where he showcased an outstanding skillset to make the transition to OLB in the pros. Smith shows good intial burst off the line with decent ability to bend the corner, but it could improve. Smith relied more on speed to get to quarterback, so he'll have to develop better hand usage, but the ability is there. I'm most impressed that Smith held up fairly well against the run, and showed the ability to run with tight ends in open space. R4 - WR T.J. Jones - Notre Dame (6'0" 188) An sneaky-explosive receiver that can make plays vertically. Looks to be a perfect possession type with great field awareness and body control. Jones possesses top-notch route running ability and is a hands receiver that plucks the ball out of the air most of the time. Jones could develop into a legimate playmaker at the next level with his abilities after the catch. Although WR is one of the most difficult positions to hit on in the draft (second only to QB), the Chiefs need to add an explosive element offensively and may need to take a chance. R5 - DE Brent Urban - Virginia (6'7" 295) Urban is a penetrating, powerful defensive tackle/end prospect that can make plays in the backfield and disrupt the quarterback. What is most impressive is Urban's ability to force double-teams because he gets good leverage and has good power. If Urban can learn to fight with his hands and develop a bit more field awareness, the sky is the limit. R6 - RB Rajion Neal - Tennessee (5'11" 211) A solid overall back that can carry the ball inside or out and functions well as a receiving back. Neal possesses great vision to find the quick cutback lanes. Neal also runs very compactly and balanced, allowing him to change direction and make dart cuts into the opening hole. The all-around type of player that Andy Reid seems to covet at the position. R6 - OG Spencer Long - Nebraska (6'5" 320) A tenacious blocker that can generate movement in the run game and stifle pass rushers. Long moves fairly well to the second level. Long was a second-team All-American in 2012, but tore his knee in what could have been a first-team year in 2013 and missed the season. A team could be handsomely rewarded with a second day talent at a very low price. Long is smart as well, being an Academic All-American with a degree in pre-med biology.
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