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02-04-2012, 07:36 PM #111 Ranking the All-Star Classic’s Top 10 prospects
And what NFL teams are good fits for each? Wes Bunting
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After three days of practice in Little Rock, Arkansas, the NFP ranks the Players All-Star Classic’s top prospects for the upcoming NFL draft and breaks down which NFL teams are good fits for each.
ICONRoy is a fit in a 34 front.
1. OLB Brett Roy: Nevada (6-3, 272)
It’s rarely pretty with him. However, he’s a strong kid who possesses good power into contact, knows how to use his hands to fend off blocks and has a motor that runs non-stop. Plus, he’s a sneaky athlete who could end up playing just about any linebacker spot in a 34 front.
NFL Fits…
Patriots
Jets
Ravens
2. FS Kelcie McCray: Arkansas State (6-2, 196)
A tall, good-looking athlete who displays natural foot quickness, the ability to turn and run, and tracks the football well. There is a little tightness to his game. However, he can run and has the ability to make a roster early on and potentially contribute.
NFL Fits…
Jets
Raiders
Patriots
3. RB Michael Smith: Utah State (5-8, 207)
A short, compact athlete who displays an explosive element to his game when pressing the line of scrimmage. He runs low, has a good feel between the tackles with the short area quickness to side step defenders laterally and accelerates into the open field. Looks like a draftable NFL back to me.
NFL Fits…
Broncos
Bengals
Buccaneers
4. CB Jeremy Lane: Northwestern St. (6-0, 183)
He’s raw with his footwork and gets a bit narrow and upright when trying to change directions. However, he was one of the few guys down here with a burst to his game. He’s got quick feet, natural fluidity when asked to turn and run, and good overall size. Looks like a guy who can mature into sub package NFL corner.
NFL Fits...
Jaguars
Patriots
Cowboys
5. TE Taylor Thompson: SMU (6-6, 266)
I thought Thompson was at best a fringe draftable defensive end prospect. However, he’s opened some eyes this week playing at tight end. He displayed good body control as a route runner, is a sneaky athlete down the field and has a physical element to his game when asked to go get the football And when looking over the weaker TE class in the 2012 draft, he has a lot more value catching the football than rushing the passer in my view.
NFL Fits…
Giants
Steelers
Bears
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02-04-2012, 07:38 PM #112 Ranking the All-Star Classic’s Top 10 prospects
And what NFL teams are good fits for each? Wes Bunting
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ICONCorp has some tools to work with.
6. QB Aaron Corp: Richmond (6-4, 214)
When you watch his footwork from under center and when asked to re-set his feet and balance himself in the pocket, he looks like a NFL caliber QB. He throws a catchable football; looks natural on the move and his arm strength should continue to slightly improve as he adds more bulk/strength to his lean frame.
NFL Fits…
49ers
Bengals
Packers
7. OLB Sammy Brown: Houston (6-2, 243)
Simply put, he’s a guy who can reach the passer. He was a tough block off the edge this week and despite some work ethic concerns, you can’t overlook his ability to get after the QB.
NFL Fits…
Chargers
Jets
Steelers
8. OT James Carmon: Mississippi State (6-6, 334)
He’s not ready to play tackle in the NFL yet. However, when you look at his size, length, athleticism and upside, you have to think if he can continue to develop at the position he has the skill set to be an NFL lineman. And I’d certainly be willing to roll the dice on a talent like Carmon later in the draft.
NFL Fits…
Bills
Chargers
Vikings
9. CB Coty Sensabaugh: Clemson (5-11, 187)
There are some rough spots to his game relating to his footwork. However, he’s a fluid kid who can turn and run, and has a good feel in coverage. He’s a bright corner who understands pre-snap tells and is a guy who could end up filling out a depth chart because of it.
NFL Fits…
Lions
Patriots
Broncos
10. WR Julian Talley: UMass (6-1, 184)
Talley was one of the few guys down here this week who could consistently separate out of his breaks. He has the ability to mature into a good route runner, but needs to do a better job catching the football. Nevertheless, he can run vertically and has the talent to intrigue.
NFL Fits…
Jaguars
Broncos
Colts
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02-04-2012, 07:48 PM #113 
Originally Posted by
Dagan81
The word I heard about him a few weeks ago, soul, was that he sustained a foot injury. Now, I don't know if that means he broke his foot or what, but he apparently did some damage to his foot from what I gathered. If that's the case, his draft stock will go way down.
Otherwise, I like what I am reading here. He's a lot like former Tennessee WR Alvin Harper who would go on to play with the Dallas Cowboys. He was a solid number two choice for Troy Aikman behind Michael Irvin, only he's built more like the big receivers you see of today.
There doesn't seem to be anything out there on it and NFP doesn't show an injury concern in his ranking. If it's serious enough it will show up at the Combine. Either he won't be there or he'll be limited in what he can do.
This is where some of these second tier guys can gain some ground. Ever since his decision not to participate in the Senior Bowl due to a rib injury Floyd's ranking has been dropping from around #15 a week or so ago to #26 today. He also made the comment earlier this week that he would discuss the level of his participation at the Combine with his agent before committing himself to all of the drills.
Apparently I'm not the only one who's beginning to question his toughness and whether or not he has the heart to be a winner. I'm starting to see more Roy Williams here than Anquan Boldin.
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02-04-2012, 07:57 PM #114 
Originally Posted by
soulman
There doesn't seem to be anything out there on it and NFP doesn't show an injury concern in his ranking. If it's serious enough it will show up at the Combine. Either he won't be there or he'll be limited in what he can do.
This is where some of these second tier guys can gain some ground. Ever since his decision not to participate in the Senior Bowl due to a rib injury Floyd's ranking has been dropping from around #15 a week or so ago to #26 today. He also made the comment earlier this week that he would discuss the level of his participation at the Combine with his agent before committing himself to all of the drills.
Apparently I'm not the only one who's beginning to question his toughness and whether or not he has the heart to be a winner. I'm starting to see more Roy Williams here than Anquan Boldin.
Surely he's got better hands. lol
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02-04-2012, 09:55 PM #115 
Originally Posted by
Dagan81
Surely he's got better hands. lol
That statement would cover 99% of the current NFL receivers and probably most of the draftees as well.
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02-04-2012, 10:17 PM #116 
Originally Posted by
soulman
That statement would cover 99% of the current NFL receivers and probably most of the draftees as well.
You forget about Dane Sanzenbacher. lol
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02-05-2012, 07:01 PM #117 
Originally Posted by
Dagan81
You forget about Dane Sanzenbacher. lol
I'll cut Sanz some slack because he was a rookie. RWill has no excuse after all these years.
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02-05-2012, 09:37 PM #118 
Originally Posted by
soulman
I'll cut Sanz some slack because he was a rookie. RWill has no excuse after all these years.
I bet Sanz rarely sees playing time next year. And Roy Williams will be cut. At least I hope he will be.
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02-06-2012, 12:08 PM #119
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Depending on what happens in FA I'd take best LT/DE in rd 1 & try & get Sanu in the 2nd. The guy looks like a beast.
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02-06-2012, 08:30 PM #120
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I would hope if Emery has a LT rated high and he falls to us he`d pull the trigger.One of the knocks on Lovie and his staff is they fall in love with their players.Falling in love with average players got JA fired.Also coaches get paid to Coach and Emery is the guy with the eye for talent.I was hoping from the first time I read Tices quote that it really can`t hold water as we didn`t have a GM yet and he has final say on the roster.not the OC.Lets hope the Webb experiment is over. 
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short faced bear
I would like to see a LT drafted first but if Tice is stuck on his Webb project would the new GM draft one anyway? I wish someone would ask Tice about Webb's future at LT and the new GM if he would rock the boat right away and draft a LT if there were objections.
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