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He won a national award. I'm curious to see where people project him going in the draft.
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He won a national award. I'm curious to see where people project him going in the draft.
I think he's a bit undersized. He's listed at 6'3, 285, but I think thats a bit inflated.
www.footballsfuture.com/ 2006/prospects/greg_eslinger.html
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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=0 width="98%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=3>Recapping Senior Bowl week
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Date: Jan 28, 2006
As the last practice ended on Thursday, hoards of NFL scouts, coaches and general managers left Mobile just as quickly as they arrived. They were replaced by arriving fans, family members of players as well as agents. All that’s left are the indelible impressions left by more than 100 of the nation’s top senior prospects. And of course the game itself.
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As with every Senior Bowl many prospects impressed the scouts on hand, thus improving their draft grade. Others watched their stock go in another direction. So who were the winners and losers from a week of intense practice?
Much of the focus was on Vanderbilt quarterback Jay Cutler. The Commodore signal caller had been making a meteor-like rise up draft boards even though he had not played a football game in more than a month.
Cutler’s physical skills were impressive as was his live arm. Displaying the ability to make all the passes, he left scouts with much to think about. There is no denying Cutler has starting potential in the NFL. The question is how soon will he be able to line-up behind center at the next level and will any team risk an early draft selection for that potential?
DeAngelo Williams of Memphis concerned many by measuring just 5-feet-8 ½-inches during weigh-ins on Monday. He then calmed fears with an exceptional week of practice. Williams displayed outstanding running skills and an all-round game, stating his case to be a top twelve selection this April.
Another pair of running backs impressed scouts throughout the week. Jerious Norwood of Mississippi State and Jerome Harrison from Washington State both showed a lot of ability and speed. Each moved themselves into the draft’s first day.
Several receivers produced outstanding results in Mobile, none more so than Oregon’s Demetrius Williams. Coming off a tremendous senior season, Williams was nearly unstoppable all week. Beating defenders for long receptions down the field, he was equally adept at making the tough grab in underneath coverage. Williams will now get consideration late in round one.
By week’s end Miami’s Sinorice Moss was playing just about as well as any wide out in Mobile. Santana’s little brother has an undeniable burst of speed and was almost effortless outracing defenders down the field. He improved his route-running and pass catching consistency through the days. The only concern is his size; Moss measured just under 5-feet-8 inches on Monday, which will keep him out of the first 45 picks.
The offensive line play for the North was stellar as several blockers stood out.
D’brickashaw Ferguson, the left-tackle from Virginia already considered an early draft choice, cemented his status as a top five selection. Ferguson stonewalled opponents all week and was rarely beat.
Nick Mangold from Ohio State was possibly the best Senior Bowl center of the past five years. Like Ferguson, he was relentless against opponents, not giving up an inch of room and looked unbeatable all week. Mangold significantly elevated his draft stock and will receive consideration in the late part of round one.
Pittsburgh’s Charles Spencer, Oklahoma’s Davin Joseph also stood out for the North. Ryan Cook from New Mexico was the lone blocker from the South squad who was given high grades from scouts.
The battle up front in the game itself should be a classic one Saturday. The defensive linemen on the South team who stood out, led by a pair of Florida State Seminoles.
In the opinion of many scouts Kamerion Wimbley was the best front-line defender in attendance. An undersized yet explosive pass rusher, Wimbley gave offensive tackles fits all week as his speed and quickness was tough to handle.
On the inside Wimbley’s college teammate was equally successful. Though he barely tipped the scale at 300-pounds, Brodrick Bunkley was able to move opponents 20-pounds heavier off the line. Even against double team blocks Bunkley did not give up an inch of ground.
Several other defensive linemen had impressive weeks. Parys Haralson of Tennessee weighed just 250-pounds but was called a “different type of animal” by scouts in attendance as he regularly beat bigger opponents at both the end and tackle positions. People were also impressed with the play of two Big Ten prospects, Penn State’s Tamba Hali and Victor Adeyanju from Indiana.
The linebacker play was solid from Monday’s first practice.
Iowa’s Chad Greenway was Mr. Reliable, consistently making positive plays throughout the week. Thomas Howard of UTEP, Alabama’s Demeco Ryans and another Hawkeye, Abdul Hodge, were all sharp every day.
In the defensive secondary no player was close to the caliber of Clemson’s Tye Hill. Unbeatable, he consistently shut down opponents in all areas of the field. As a result of his tremendous week Hill moved from the middle of round one into the draft’s top twelve picks.
Every year several players came away with disappointing results and last week was no different.
A terror on the college level, Mathias Kiwanuka of Boston College was dominated by opponents daily. Considered a top-ten pick before the week, Kiwanuka is likely to plummet into the middle of round one.
The nation’s sack leader, Elvis Dumervil was also unheard through the week. And except for Jay Cutler, none of the other quarterbacks distinguished themselves.
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scarletngrey11
All right, all right, all right.
I was really impressed by a no-name player out there:
Freddie Roach. He was all over the field, and knew how to finish the play.
Freddie Roach. He was all over the field, and knew how to finish the play.
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HineyBuck
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Good find, NFB. I remember watching part of the Minny/scUM game and Gabe Watson was handling Eslinger one-on-one (Eslinger was more effective when pulling). By contrast, Nick was handling Gabe Watson in the Senior Bowl practices--though he did say that Gabe gave him his toughest battles. I'm still convinced Nick should have won the Rimington.
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Kipers breakdown of the North roster...
Updated: Jan. 28, 2005
Breaking down the Senior Bowl rosters
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top><!-- begin leftcol -->Senior Bowl week can boost the draft status of a player or send his stock spiraling downward. Here's a quick look at each player's week in Mobile and his current draft projection.
North Roster
Coaching staff: Tennessee Titans
<!---------------------INLINE TABLE (BEGIN)---------------------><TABLE id=inlinetable cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width=426 border=0><TBODY><TR><TH style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000" colSpan=6>North Roster</TH><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=10>No.</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=10>Pos.</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=144>Name</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=57>Height</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=57>Weight</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=124>School</TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>1 </TD><TD width=10>CB </TD><TD width=144>Anwar Phillips </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>190 </TD><TD width=124>Penn State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Good athlete. Suspect coverage skills. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>2 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Demetrius Williams </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>184 </TD><TD width=124>Oregon </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Angular. Good Hands. Average speed. (Round 2 or 3) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>4 </TD><TD width=10>DB </TD><TD width=144>Jahmile Addae </TD><TD width=57>5-11 </TD><TD width=57>205 </TD><TD width=124>West Virginia </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Tough. Aggressive. So-so coverage skills. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>4 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Travis Wilson </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>215 </TD><TD width=124>Oklahoma </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Nice finish to the week. Showed some separation. (Round 3) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>6 </TD><TD width=10>QB </TD><TD width=144>Jay Cutler </TD><TD width=57>6-3 </TD><TD width=57>219 </TD><TD width=124>Vanderbilt </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>So-so accuracy. Good arm. Made all the throws. (Early Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>6 </TD><TD width=10>QB </TD><TD width=144>Charlie Whitehurst </TD><TD width=57>6-5 </TD><TD width=57>223 </TD><TD width=124>Clemson </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Throws a great pass. Tight spiral. A little erratic. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>8 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Jason Avant </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>210 </TD><TD width=124>Michigan </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Questionable speed. Struggled some catching the ball. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>8 </TD><TD width=10>CB </TD><TD width=144>Tye Hill </TD><TD width=57>5-9 </TD><TD width=57>179 </TD><TD width=124>Clemson </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Natural cover skills. Spunky. Confident. (Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>9 </TD><TD width=10>RB </TD><TD width=144>Jerome Harrison </TD><TD width=57>5-9 </TD><TD width=57>202 </TD><TD width=124>Washington State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Natural runner. Shows quickness. Hands a question. (Round 3 or 4) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>11 </TD><TD width=10>RB </TD><TD width=144>Mike Bell </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>212 </TD><TD width=124>Arizona </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Athletic. Shows outside speed. Runs too upright. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>12 </TD><TD width=10>QB </TD><TD width=144>Michael Robinson </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>215 </TD><TD width=124>Penn State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Struggled at QB. Not a natural at WR. Possible safety. (Late Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>14 </TD><TD width=10>DB </TD><TD width=144>Daniel Bullocks </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>205 </TD><TD width=124>Nebraska </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Very fluid, athletic and tough. Good player. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>15 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Martin Nance </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>212 </TD><TD width=124>Miami (Ohio) </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Tall with big hands. Average week of practice. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>17 </TD><TD width=10>FB </TD><TD width=144>Lawrence Vickers </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>233 </TD><TD width=124>Colorado </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Good all-around fullback. (Round 4 or 5) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>18 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>Chad Greenway </TD><TD width=57>6-3 </TD><TD width=57>243 </TD><TD width=124>Iowa </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Gifted athlete. Good feel for LB position. Solid week. (Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>20 </TD><TD width=10>DB </TD><TD width=144>Anthony Smith </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>194 </TD><TD width=124>Syracuse </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Tough. Alert. Adequate coverage skills. Excellent week. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>21 </TD><TD width=10>CB </TD><TD width=144>Will Blackmon </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>191 </TD><TD width=124>Boston College </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Has athletic skills. Suspect coverage. DB or WR? (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>21 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Maurice Stovall </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>236 </TD><TD width=124>Notre Dame </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Big. Physical. Good hands. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>26 </TD><TD width=10>DB </TD><TD width=144>David Pittman </TD><TD width=57>5-11 </TD><TD width=57>171 </TD><TD width=124>Northwestern St </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Some ability. Struggled with big WRs. Speed questions. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>27 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>Brian Iwuh </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>226 </TD><TD width=124>Colorado </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Didn't jump out at me. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>28 </TD><TD width=10>CB </TD><TD width=144>Darrell Hunter </TD><TD width=57>5-11 </TD><TD width=57>211 </TD><TD width=124>Miami (Ohio) </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Struggled in coverage. Needs to trust his skills more. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>29 </TD><TD width=10>P </TD><TD width=144>John Torp </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>222 </TD><TD width=124>Colorado </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Too methodical. Needs to pick up his pace. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>32 </TD><TD width=10>RB </TD><TD width=144>Cedric Humes </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>233 </TD><TD width=124>Virginia Tech </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Runs a little upright. Has power. Questionable hands. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>38 </TD><TD width=10>RB </TD><TD width=144>Terrence Whitehead </TD><TD width=57>5-10 </TD><TD width=57>225 </TD><TD width=124>Oregon </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>So-so all-around threat. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>40 </TD><TD width=10>K </TD><TD width=144>Deric Yaussi </TD><TD width=57>5-11 </TD><TD width=57>199 </TD><TD width=124>Wyoming </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Didn't wow me. (Day 2 or free agent) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>42 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>Jon Alston </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>215 </TD><TD width=124>Stanford </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Decent athlete. Flashed some ability. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>44 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>Clint Ingram </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>236 </TD><TD width=124>Oklahoma </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Flashed some ability. Up-and-down week. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>51 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>Abdul Hodge </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>231 </TD><TD width=124>Iowa </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Strong against the run. Flows and diagnoses well. (Round 2 or 3) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>52 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>D'Qwell Jackson </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>227 </TD><TD width=124>Maryland </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Not big, but tough. Flies to the ball. Reacts well. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>54 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Marvin Philip </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>298 </TD><TD width=124>California </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Not a strong anchor. Gets overpowered by big DTs. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>55 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Nick Mangold </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>296 </TD><TD width=124>Ohio State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Great week. Strong anchor. (Early Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>55 </TD><TD width=10>DE </TD><TD width=144>Darryl Tapp </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>266 </TD><TD width=124>Virginia Tech </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Long arms. Low base. Great intensity. (Day 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>56 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Charles Spencer </TD><TD width=57>6-5 </TD><TD width=57>330 </TD><TD width=124>Pittsburgh </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Good week. Good feet and technique. (Late Round 1 or Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>61 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Ryan O'Callaghan </TD><TD width=57>6-7 </TD><TD width=57>363 </TD><TD width=124>California </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Natural right tackle. Huge. Good in pass protection. (Round 2)
<TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>66 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>D'Brickashaw Ferguson </TD><TD width=57>6-5 </TD><TD width=57>295 </TD><TD width=124>Virginia </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Best player in Mobile. Great feet. Long arms. (Early Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>68 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Mark Setterstrom </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>307 </TD><TD width=124>Minnesota </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Overmatched at times. Good experience. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>72 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Jeremy Trueblood </TD><TD width=57>6-8 </TD><TD width=57>319 </TD><TD width=124>Boston College </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Shows good technique. Battles well. (Round 2 or 3) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>73 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Daryn Colledge </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>295 </TD><TD width=124>Boise State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Experienced pass blocker, but gets overpowered. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>76 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Deuce Lutui </TD><TD width=57>6-5 </TD><TD width=57>375 </TD><TD width=124>USC </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Strong. Finishes blocks. Has mean streak. Decent feet. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>77 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Davin Joseph </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>315 </TD><TD width=124>Oklahoma </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Natural guard. Must trust his skills. (Late Day 1 or Early Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>78 </TD><TD width=10>DL </TD><TD width=144>Gabe Watson </TD><TD width=57>6-3 </TD><TD width=57>335 </TD><TD width=124>Michigan </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Strong. Talented. Up-and-down week. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>80 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Derek Hagan </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>202 </TD><TD width=124>Arizona State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Has ability. Small hands. Tendency to have drops. (Round 3) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>86 </TD><TD width=10>TE </TD><TD width=144>Dominique Byrd </TD><TD width=57>6-3 </TD><TD width=57>260 </TD><TD width=124>USC </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Great hands. Good body control. Great awareness. (Round 1 or 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>89 </TD><TD width=10>TE </TD><TD width=144>Joe Klopfenstein </TD><TD width=57>6-5 </TD><TD width=57>245 </TD><TD width=124>Colorado </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Good hands. Can struggle with blocking. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>91 </TD><TD width=10>DE </TD><TD width=144>Tamba Hali </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>265 </TD><TD width=124>Penn State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Shows a good motor. Good pass rush techniques. (Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>92 </TD><TD width=10>DL </TD><TD width=144>Julian Jenkins </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>275 </TD><TD width=124>Stanford </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Late addition to roster. (Will predict after game) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>94 </TD><TD width=10>DE </TD><TD width=144>Mathias Kiwanuka </TD><TD width=57>6-6 </TD><TD width=57>258 </TD><TD width=124>Boston College </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Gifted athlete. Ideal size. Great potential. (Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>95 </TD><TD width=10>DE </TD><TD width=144>Victor Adeyanju </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>265 </TD><TD width=124>Indiana </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Flashes pass-rush ability. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>96 </TD><TD width=10>DL </TD><TD width=144>Babatunde Oshinowo </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>320 </TD><TD width=124>Stanford </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Good DT. Can occupy. Not much penetration. (Round 3 or 4) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>99 </TD><TD width=10>DL </TD><TD width=144>Dusty Dvoracek </TD><TD width=57>6-3 </TD><TD width=57>302 </TD><TD width=124>Oklahoma </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Intense. Improved during week. Could help in a rotation. (Round 3) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!---------------------INLINE TABLE (END)---------------------></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Updated: Jan. 28, 2005
Breaking down the Senior Bowl rosters
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ESPN.com
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North Roster
Coaching staff: Tennessee Titans
<!---------------------INLINE TABLE (BEGIN)---------------------><TABLE id=inlinetable cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width=426 border=0><TBODY><TR><TH style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000" colSpan=6>North Roster</TH><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=10>No.</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=10>Pos.</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=144>Name</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=57>Height</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=57>Weight</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #999999" width=124>School</TD></TR><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>1 </TD><TD width=10>CB </TD><TD width=144>Anwar Phillips </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>190 </TD><TD width=124>Penn State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Good athlete. Suspect coverage skills. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>2 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Demetrius Williams </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>184 </TD><TD width=124>Oregon </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Angular. Good Hands. Average speed. (Round 2 or 3) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>4 </TD><TD width=10>DB </TD><TD width=144>Jahmile Addae </TD><TD width=57>5-11 </TD><TD width=57>205 </TD><TD width=124>West Virginia </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Tough. Aggressive. So-so coverage skills. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>4 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Travis Wilson </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>215 </TD><TD width=124>Oklahoma </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Nice finish to the week. Showed some separation. (Round 3) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>6 </TD><TD width=10>QB </TD><TD width=144>Jay Cutler </TD><TD width=57>6-3 </TD><TD width=57>219 </TD><TD width=124>Vanderbilt </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>So-so accuracy. Good arm. Made all the throws. (Early Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>6 </TD><TD width=10>QB </TD><TD width=144>Charlie Whitehurst </TD><TD width=57>6-5 </TD><TD width=57>223 </TD><TD width=124>Clemson </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Throws a great pass. Tight spiral. A little erratic. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>8 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Jason Avant </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>210 </TD><TD width=124>Michigan </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Questionable speed. Struggled some catching the ball. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>8 </TD><TD width=10>CB </TD><TD width=144>Tye Hill </TD><TD width=57>5-9 </TD><TD width=57>179 </TD><TD width=124>Clemson </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Natural cover skills. Spunky. Confident. (Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>9 </TD><TD width=10>RB </TD><TD width=144>Jerome Harrison </TD><TD width=57>5-9 </TD><TD width=57>202 </TD><TD width=124>Washington State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Natural runner. Shows quickness. Hands a question. (Round 3 or 4) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>11 </TD><TD width=10>RB </TD><TD width=144>Mike Bell </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>212 </TD><TD width=124>Arizona </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Athletic. Shows outside speed. Runs too upright. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>12 </TD><TD width=10>QB </TD><TD width=144>Michael Robinson </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>215 </TD><TD width=124>Penn State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Struggled at QB. Not a natural at WR. Possible safety. (Late Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>14 </TD><TD width=10>DB </TD><TD width=144>Daniel Bullocks </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>205 </TD><TD width=124>Nebraska </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Very fluid, athletic and tough. Good player. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>15 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Martin Nance </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>212 </TD><TD width=124>Miami (Ohio) </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Tall with big hands. Average week of practice. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>17 </TD><TD width=10>FB </TD><TD width=144>Lawrence Vickers </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>233 </TD><TD width=124>Colorado </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Good all-around fullback. (Round 4 or 5) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>18 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>Chad Greenway </TD><TD width=57>6-3 </TD><TD width=57>243 </TD><TD width=124>Iowa </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Gifted athlete. Good feel for LB position. Solid week. (Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>20 </TD><TD width=10>DB </TD><TD width=144>Anthony Smith </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>194 </TD><TD width=124>Syracuse </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Tough. Alert. Adequate coverage skills. Excellent week. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>21 </TD><TD width=10>CB </TD><TD width=144>Will Blackmon </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>191 </TD><TD width=124>Boston College </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Has athletic skills. Suspect coverage. DB or WR? (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>21 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Maurice Stovall </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>236 </TD><TD width=124>Notre Dame </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Big. Physical. Good hands. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>26 </TD><TD width=10>DB </TD><TD width=144>David Pittman </TD><TD width=57>5-11 </TD><TD width=57>171 </TD><TD width=124>Northwestern St </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Some ability. Struggled with big WRs. Speed questions. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>27 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>Brian Iwuh </TD><TD width=57>6-0 </TD><TD width=57>226 </TD><TD width=124>Colorado </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Didn't jump out at me. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>28 </TD><TD width=10>CB </TD><TD width=144>Darrell Hunter </TD><TD width=57>5-11 </TD><TD width=57>211 </TD><TD width=124>Miami (Ohio) </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Struggled in coverage. Needs to trust his skills more. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>29 </TD><TD width=10>P </TD><TD width=144>John Torp </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>222 </TD><TD width=124>Colorado </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Too methodical. Needs to pick up his pace. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>32 </TD><TD width=10>RB </TD><TD width=144>Cedric Humes </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>233 </TD><TD width=124>Virginia Tech </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Runs a little upright. Has power. Questionable hands. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>38 </TD><TD width=10>RB </TD><TD width=144>Terrence Whitehead </TD><TD width=57>5-10 </TD><TD width=57>225 </TD><TD width=124>Oregon </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>So-so all-around threat. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>40 </TD><TD width=10>K </TD><TD width=144>Deric Yaussi </TD><TD width=57>5-11 </TD><TD width=57>199 </TD><TD width=124>Wyoming </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Didn't wow me. (Day 2 or free agent) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>42 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>Jon Alston </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>215 </TD><TD width=124>Stanford </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Decent athlete. Flashed some ability. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>44 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>Clint Ingram </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>236 </TD><TD width=124>Oklahoma </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Flashed some ability. Up-and-down week. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>51 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>Abdul Hodge </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>231 </TD><TD width=124>Iowa </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Strong against the run. Flows and diagnoses well. (Round 2 or 3) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>52 </TD><TD width=10>LB </TD><TD width=144>D'Qwell Jackson </TD><TD width=57>6-1 </TD><TD width=57>227 </TD><TD width=124>Maryland </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Not big, but tough. Flies to the ball. Reacts well. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>54 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Marvin Philip </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>298 </TD><TD width=124>California </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Not a strong anchor. Gets overpowered by big DTs. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>55 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Nick Mangold </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>296 </TD><TD width=124>Ohio State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Great week. Strong anchor. (Early Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>55 </TD><TD width=10>DE </TD><TD width=144>Darryl Tapp </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>266 </TD><TD width=124>Virginia Tech </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Long arms. Low base. Great intensity. (Day 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>56 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Charles Spencer </TD><TD width=57>6-5 </TD><TD width=57>330 </TD><TD width=124>Pittsburgh </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Good week. Good feet and technique. (Late Round 1 or Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>61 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Ryan O'Callaghan </TD><TD width=57>6-7 </TD><TD width=57>363 </TD><TD width=124>California </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Natural right tackle. Huge. Good in pass protection. (Round 2)
<TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>66 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>D'Brickashaw Ferguson </TD><TD width=57>6-5 </TD><TD width=57>295 </TD><TD width=124>Virginia </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Best player in Mobile. Great feet. Long arms. (Early Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>68 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Mark Setterstrom </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>307 </TD><TD width=124>Minnesota </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Overmatched at times. Good experience. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>72 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Jeremy Trueblood </TD><TD width=57>6-8 </TD><TD width=57>319 </TD><TD width=124>Boston College </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Shows good technique. Battles well. (Round 2 or 3) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>73 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Daryn Colledge </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>295 </TD><TD width=124>Boise State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Experienced pass blocker, but gets overpowered. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>76 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Deuce Lutui </TD><TD width=57>6-5 </TD><TD width=57>375 </TD><TD width=124>USC </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Strong. Finishes blocks. Has mean streak. Decent feet. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>77 </TD><TD width=10>OL </TD><TD width=144>Davin Joseph </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>315 </TD><TD width=124>Oklahoma </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Natural guard. Must trust his skills. (Late Day 1 or Early Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>78 </TD><TD width=10>DL </TD><TD width=144>Gabe Watson </TD><TD width=57>6-3 </TD><TD width=57>335 </TD><TD width=124>Michigan </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Strong. Talented. Up-and-down week. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>80 </TD><TD width=10>WR </TD><TD width=144>Derek Hagan </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>202 </TD><TD width=124>Arizona State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Has ability. Small hands. Tendency to have drops. (Round 3) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>86 </TD><TD width=10>TE </TD><TD width=144>Dominique Byrd </TD><TD width=57>6-3 </TD><TD width=57>260 </TD><TD width=124>USC </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Great hands. Good body control. Great awareness. (Round 1 or 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>89 </TD><TD width=10>TE </TD><TD width=144>Joe Klopfenstein </TD><TD width=57>6-5 </TD><TD width=57>245 </TD><TD width=124>Colorado </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Good hands. Can struggle with blocking. (Round 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>91 </TD><TD width=10>DE </TD><TD width=144>Tamba Hali </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>265 </TD><TD width=124>Penn State </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Shows a good motor. Good pass rush techniques. (Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>92 </TD><TD width=10>DL </TD><TD width=144>Julian Jenkins </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>275 </TD><TD width=124>Stanford </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Late addition to roster. (Will predict after game) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>94 </TD><TD width=10>DE </TD><TD width=144>Mathias Kiwanuka </TD><TD width=57>6-6 </TD><TD width=57>258 </TD><TD width=124>Boston College </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Gifted athlete. Ideal size. Great potential. (Round 1) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>95 </TD><TD width=10>DE </TD><TD width=144>Victor Adeyanju </TD><TD width=57>6-4 </TD><TD width=57>265 </TD><TD width=124>Indiana </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Flashes pass-rush ability. (Day 2) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>96 </TD><TD width=10>DL </TD><TD width=144>Babatunde Oshinowo </TD><TD width=57>6-2 </TD><TD width=57>320 </TD><TD width=124>Stanford </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Good DT. Can occupy. Not much penetration. (Round 3 or 4) <TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ececec" vAlign=top><TD width=10>99 </TD><TD width=10>DL </TD><TD width=144>Dusty Dvoracek </TD><TD width=57>6-3 </TD><TD width=57>302 </TD><TD width=124>Oklahoma </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" colSpan=6>Intense. Improved during week. Could help in a rotation. (Round 3) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!---------------------INLINE TABLE (END)---------------------></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Don't expect juniors to crash Senior Bowl anytime soon
Monday, January 30, 2006
Huntsville Times
MOBILE - There's the Junior-Senior Prom. The Junior-Senior Honor Society. The Junior-Senior Handbook, a planning guide for after high school. There's even a Junior-Senior band.
Why not a Junior-Senior Bowl?
A handful of pro football analysts, including ESPN's influential Mel Kiper, have suggested from time to time that Mobile's Senior Bowl, the kingpin of college football's postseason all-star games, should invite juniors as well as seniors to participate in the late-January showcase of future NFL stars.
Their argument: Only by including underclassmen in these type of games, something that hasn't been tried since the 1996 Hula Bowl, can NFL coaches, scouts and personnel directors truly evaluate the college talent in any particular season.
Maybe so. But don't look for it to happen anytime soon. If ever.
Yes, excluding underclassmen will always omit a number of players who'll wind up as high picks in the April draft.
This year, for example, nearly everybody agrees the top three picks in the first round will be Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush of Southern California, Texas quarterback Vince Young and USC quarterback Matt Leinart. None was at this year's Senior Bowl, Leinart because his agent advised against it and the other two because they were juniors who chose to relinquish their final year of eligibility.
At the 2006 NFL draft, scheduled for April 29-30 in New York (perhaps at the Radio City Music Hall), at least a dozen juniors are expected to be serious first-round contenders. In addition to Bush and Young, the list includes running backs Laurence Maroney (Minnesota), LenDale White (USC) and Brian Calhoun (Wisconsin), wide receiver Santonio Holmes (Ohio State), defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (Oregon) and tight ends Leonard Pope (Georgia) and Vernon Davis (Maryland).
Forty-eight juniors declared early for this draft this year. Pope is one of eight from the Southeastern Conference. The others are receiver Chad Jackson (Florida), defensive end Stanley McClover (Auburn), cornerbacks Jonathan Joseph and Ko Simpson (South Carolina) and Dee Webb (Florida), defensive tackle Tom McDaniel and offensive guard Rob Smith (Tennessee).
Would the presence of Pope, Jackson, Simpson and the others have strengthened the South team in this year's game? Sure. Would Maroney, White and Calhoun have made the North backfield virtually impossible to stop? Probably.
But if nothing else, practicality stands squarely in the path of a future Junior-Senior Bowl.
For one thing, most of the NFL hierarchy, whose support is vital for the continued viability of the Senior Bowl, would be opposed. It may not seem like it, but the NFL prefers players to remain in school for the duration of their eligibility.
Two other constraints:
How could Senior Bowl president Steve Hale, who picks the rosters, possibly line up two teams in the two weeks between the deadline for juniors to declare for the draft and Senior Bowl Week?
"And how many college coaches would be in favor of allowing their juniors to play?'' Hale asks.
The answer to the first question: He couldn't. The answer to the second: Zero.
Contact John Pruett at johnp@htimes.
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[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Don't expect juniors to crash Senior Bowl anytime soon
Monday, January 30, 2006
Huntsville Times
MOBILE - There's the Junior-Senior Prom. The Junior-Senior Honor Society. The Junior-Senior Handbook, a planning guide for after high school. There's even a Junior-Senior band.
Why not a Junior-Senior Bowl?
A handful of pro football analysts, including ESPN's influential Mel Kiper, have suggested from time to time that Mobile's Senior Bowl, the kingpin of college football's postseason all-star games, should invite juniors as well as seniors to participate in the late-January showcase of future NFL stars.
Their argument: Only by including underclassmen in these type of games, something that hasn't been tried since the 1996 Hula Bowl, can NFL coaches, scouts and personnel directors truly evaluate the college talent in any particular season.
Maybe so. But don't look for it to happen anytime soon. If ever.
Yes, excluding underclassmen will always omit a number of players who'll wind up as high picks in the April draft.
This year, for example, nearly everybody agrees the top three picks in the first round will be Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush of Southern California, Texas quarterback Vince Young and USC quarterback Matt Leinart. None was at this year's Senior Bowl, Leinart because his agent advised against it and the other two because they were juniors who chose to relinquish their final year of eligibility.
At the 2006 NFL draft, scheduled for April 29-30 in New York (perhaps at the Radio City Music Hall), at least a dozen juniors are expected to be serious first-round contenders. In addition to Bush and Young, the list includes running backs Laurence Maroney (Minnesota), LenDale White (USC) and Brian Calhoun (Wisconsin), wide receiver Santonio Holmes (Ohio State), defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (Oregon) and tight ends Leonard Pope (Georgia) and Vernon Davis (Maryland).
Forty-eight juniors declared early for this draft this year. Pope is one of eight from the Southeastern Conference. The others are receiver Chad Jackson (Florida), defensive end Stanley McClover (Auburn), cornerbacks Jonathan Joseph and Ko Simpson (South Carolina) and Dee Webb (Florida), defensive tackle Tom McDaniel and offensive guard Rob Smith (Tennessee).
Would the presence of Pope, Jackson, Simpson and the others have strengthened the South team in this year's game? Sure. Would Maroney, White and Calhoun have made the North backfield virtually impossible to stop? Probably.
But if nothing else, practicality stands squarely in the path of a future Junior-Senior Bowl.
For one thing, most of the NFL hierarchy, whose support is vital for the continued viability of the Senior Bowl, would be opposed. It may not seem like it, but the NFL prefers players to remain in school for the duration of their eligibility.
Two other constraints:
How could Senior Bowl president Steve Hale, who picks the rosters, possibly line up two teams in the two weeks between the deadline for juniors to declare for the draft and Senior Bowl Week?
"And how many college coaches would be in favor of allowing their juniors to play?'' Hale asks.
The answer to the first question: He couldn't. The answer to the second: Zero.
Contact John Pruett at johnp@htimes.
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I see their position on 'Seniors', but if a guy is coming off his redshirt junior (4th) year in a program, and will receive his degree by June, I think they should let him participate.
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