Tribal Warfare
03-31-2008, 11:25 PM
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1st Round Updated- March 29, 2008
#1. Chris Long DE Howie Long's son. Powerful with great size. More quick than fast, good run stuffer, decent pass rusher. Video
#2. Glenn Dorsey DT Explodes off the snap and very instinctive. Great run-stuffer, can dominate the inside. Good pass rush moves. Video
#3. Jake Long OT First-team All American in 2006. Powerful drive blocker that excels in run game with size and strength.
#4. Darren McFadden RB (Jr) Powerful, tenacious runner with top-notch speed. Broke Arkansas rushing record as a freshman. Video
#5. Sedrick Ellis DE Interior lineman w/ ability to shed blocks and make plays. Quick off the snap, great character and hard worker. Video
#6. Vernon Gholston DE (JR) Shows great pass rush potential and good run stopper. Under-sized, but has 4.6 speed and plays w/ intensity. Video
#7. Keith Rivers LB Improved every year in college career. Great lateral range, good pass rusher, great cover skills. Video
#8. Matt Ryan QB Great leadership skills and poise. Makes good decisions. Above-average arm strength, good accuracy. Video
#9. Ryan Clady OT (JR) Consistent star at Boise St., where he anchored WAC's top rushing offense. Very athletic for his size.
#10. Leodis McKelvin CB Great speed, tackles well for his size, good run support. Still learning, but high potential. Excels as a kick returner.
#11. Mike Jenkins CB Physical and fast, with good technique and cover skills. Adequate tackler, average recognition skills.
#12. Dan Connor LB Tough, instinctive defensive play-maker who plays w/ intensity. Solid tackler, good speed and range. Video
#13. Chris Williams OT Intelligent blocker with good agility and quickness. Uses hands well, and shows good lateral quickness for LT position.
#14. Rashard Mendenhall RB Good power and explosive speed. Broke Illinois single season rushing yard (1,526) and TD (16) records in 2007. Video
#15. D. Rodgers-Cromartie CB Track star w/ ideal height (6'2') and speed (4.4) for the CB position. Outstanding agility and great hands.
#16. Jonathan Stewart RB (Jr) Great size and inside running ability. Has speed to get outside, and shows good hands as a receiver. Video
#17. Phillip Merling DE (JR) Very productive DE with 54 tackles and 6 sacks in 2007. Excellent speed from the edge, and quick off the snap.
#18. Jeff Otah OT Tremendous size, shows ability to dominate and drive defenders off ball. Great quickness and for his size.
#19. DeSean Jackson WR Elite speed w/ great hands and reads zones well. Durability is a concern. Very good punt return skills. Video
#20. Brian Brohm QB Makes up for limited mobility and arm strength with smart play, but must prove he can excel at pro level. Video
#21. Derrick Harvey DE (JR) Impressive natural speed and pass rushing ability. Stops run effectively, plays with discipline.
#22. Devin Thomas WR Has the size, hands, speed and acceleration to make a real impact. Led Big Ten in receiving yards per game (102). Video
#23. Branden Albert OG (JR) Has boosted stock with a very strong combine. Impressive intelligence, size and quickness. Potential to play OT.
#24. Malcolm Kelly WR (JR) Terrific size, great hands and knows how to get open. Not a burner, but uses quickness to create separation. Video
#25. Kentwan Balmer DT Had terrific senior season, with 9.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. Ideal size for DT position and good run-stuffer.
#26. Quentin Groves DE Great speed for his size, had 9.5 sacks in 2006. Needs work on technique, seems unmotivated at times. Video
#27. Jamaal Charles RB Big 12 rushing champion, averaged 120 yards per game in 2007. On the small side, but has dazzling sub-4.4 speed. Video
#28. Antonine Cason CB Intelligent coverage CB with knack for game. Has been impressively consistent. Good speed and anticipation.
#29. Limas Sweed WR Athletic, with great size. Makes terrific adjustments to position for ball. Very physical, hard to jam at line. Video
#30. Gosder Cherilus OT Powerful, drive blocker with great size. Can play both tackle positions. Intelligent, great character.
#31. Forfeited pick ' '
#32. Early Doucet WR More quick than fast, decent hands. Good instincts, but not a game changer. Best suited for slot position. Video
1st Round Updated- March 29, 2008
#1. Chris Long DE Howie Long's son. Powerful with great size. More quick than fast, good run stuffer, decent pass rusher. Video
#2. Glenn Dorsey DT Explodes off the snap and very instinctive. Great run-stuffer, can dominate the inside. Good pass rush moves. Video
#3. Jake Long OT First-team All American in 2006. Powerful drive blocker that excels in run game with size and strength.
#4. Darren McFadden RB (Jr) Powerful, tenacious runner with top-notch speed. Broke Arkansas rushing record as a freshman. Video
#5. Sedrick Ellis DE Interior lineman w/ ability to shed blocks and make plays. Quick off the snap, great character and hard worker. Video
#6. Vernon Gholston DE (JR) Shows great pass rush potential and good run stopper. Under-sized, but has 4.6 speed and plays w/ intensity. Video
#7. Keith Rivers LB Improved every year in college career. Great lateral range, good pass rusher, great cover skills. Video
#8. Matt Ryan QB Great leadership skills and poise. Makes good decisions. Above-average arm strength, good accuracy. Video
#9. Ryan Clady OT (JR) Consistent star at Boise St., where he anchored WAC's top rushing offense. Very athletic for his size.
#10. Leodis McKelvin CB Great speed, tackles well for his size, good run support. Still learning, but high potential. Excels as a kick returner.
#11. Mike Jenkins CB Physical and fast, with good technique and cover skills. Adequate tackler, average recognition skills.
#12. Dan Connor LB Tough, instinctive defensive play-maker who plays w/ intensity. Solid tackler, good speed and range. Video
#13. Chris Williams OT Intelligent blocker with good agility and quickness. Uses hands well, and shows good lateral quickness for LT position.
#14. Rashard Mendenhall RB Good power and explosive speed. Broke Illinois single season rushing yard (1,526) and TD (16) records in 2007. Video
#15. D. Rodgers-Cromartie CB Track star w/ ideal height (6'2') and speed (4.4) for the CB position. Outstanding agility and great hands.
#16. Jonathan Stewart RB (Jr) Great size and inside running ability. Has speed to get outside, and shows good hands as a receiver. Video
#17. Phillip Merling DE (JR) Very productive DE with 54 tackles and 6 sacks in 2007. Excellent speed from the edge, and quick off the snap.
#18. Jeff Otah OT Tremendous size, shows ability to dominate and drive defenders off ball. Great quickness and for his size.
#19. DeSean Jackson WR Elite speed w/ great hands and reads zones well. Durability is a concern. Very good punt return skills. Video
#20. Brian Brohm QB Makes up for limited mobility and arm strength with smart play, but must prove he can excel at pro level. Video
#21. Derrick Harvey DE (JR) Impressive natural speed and pass rushing ability. Stops run effectively, plays with discipline.
#22. Devin Thomas WR Has the size, hands, speed and acceleration to make a real impact. Led Big Ten in receiving yards per game (102). Video
#23. Branden Albert OG (JR) Has boosted stock with a very strong combine. Impressive intelligence, size and quickness. Potential to play OT.
#24. Malcolm Kelly WR (JR) Terrific size, great hands and knows how to get open. Not a burner, but uses quickness to create separation. Video
#25. Kentwan Balmer DT Had terrific senior season, with 9.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. Ideal size for DT position and good run-stuffer.
#26. Quentin Groves DE Great speed for his size, had 9.5 sacks in 2006. Needs work on technique, seems unmotivated at times. Video
#27. Jamaal Charles RB Big 12 rushing champion, averaged 120 yards per game in 2007. On the small side, but has dazzling sub-4.4 speed. Video
#28. Antonine Cason CB Intelligent coverage CB with knack for game. Has been impressively consistent. Good speed and anticipation.
#29. Limas Sweed WR Athletic, with great size. Makes terrific adjustments to position for ball. Very physical, hard to jam at line. Video
#30. Gosder Cherilus OT Powerful, drive blocker with great size. Can play both tackle positions. Intelligent, great character.
#31. Forfeited pick ' '
#32. Early Doucet WR More quick than fast, decent hands. Good instincts, but not a game changer. Best suited for slot position. Video