What do you guys think of these picks? Most will say are biggest needs are (rb)(de)(te)(og)(c)(cb) maybe not in that order but those spots. I think it is de and rb .
Last yr i was on the drc and mendenhall bandwagon but i wanted drc. I REALLY felt he was going to be a steal and makes some probowls. This yr i feel the same way about Jarrod Gilbert and Kory Sheets will be this years Tasard Choice.
With Gilbert those youtbe clips don't impress me but he ran a 4.87 at the combine had the longest arms for a de at the combine at he still put up 28 reps. Him or A. Curry will be the def rookie of the yr.
Jarron Gilbert proved to be a phenomenal athlete with the prototype size and athleticism of a 3-4 DE. He had productive senior season and after the Combine, he may even get looks from San Diego in the 1st round! Tyson Jackson and Rulon Davis are two other body types that fit the same position, but neither is quite the physical specimen that Gilbert is
more on gilbert.
The 2008 WAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year -- with an eye-popping 22 tackles for loss -- Gilbert was characterized by some as a product of the Spartans' aggressive defense until, that is, he proved to be arguably the most dominant presence at the East-West Shrine Game. The question for scouts now isn't whether Gilbert can play, but at which position to utilize his unique combination of size and athletic ability. Gilbert signed with San Jose State as a 240-pound defensive end in 2004. He added over 40 pounds since and has the frame to add even more. ... The son of former New Orleans Saints' offensive tackle Daren Gilbert, Jarron has incredible athleticism for his size and could be just scratching the surface of his potential.
Analysis
Positives: Rare athleticism for a player of his size. ... Versatile defender with experience at defensive tackle and defensive end. ... Good size potential. ... Naturally large man with room for plenty of additional muscle mass. ... Good initial quickness off the snap. ... Flashes the functional upper-body strength to disengage from blockers. ... Surprising balance for his height. ... Can break down in space and make the secure tackle. ... At least adequate closing speed for a player his size. ... Flashes some explosiveness as a hitter. ... Long arms and capable of batting down passes and potentially kicks. ... Often battled two or three blockers as a senior. ... Helped himself with a strong week of practice at the East-West Shrine Game. ... Ascending talent -- might be just scratching the surface of his potential.
Negatives: Bit of a "tweener." ... Struggles with leverage inside and might lack the burst off the snap and flexibility to flank the tackle and close effectively as a defensive end. ... Too often allows blockers to get into his chest. ... Inconsistent getting his hands up in the passing lanes. ... Questionable level of competition. ... A better raw athlete than football player. ... Some maturity concerns. ... Might be considered a one-year wonder after a breakout senior season
Jarron Gilbert
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHoBtyuof_A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK_SxTr4jZs
Kory sheets ran a 4.47 one of the fastest time for a rb at the combine.
He came from a wide open offense at purdue so hopefully he can adjust quick.
More on sheets
A consistent weapon in Purdue's spread offense, Sheets accumulated more than 2,200 yards rushing and 70 receptions during his first three seasons. However, it took a preseason knee injury to Jaycen Taylor in 2008 for Sheets to finally get an opportunity to show that he could carry the load.
With little help from inconsistent quarterback Curtis Painter, Sheets made honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2008 by rushing for 1,131 yards and adding 37 receptions. He also became Purdue's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns (48). An impressive week of practice at the Senior Bowl secured Sheets in the minds of NFL scouts as one of the more nationally underrated talents in an otherwise weak senior class of runners. Had an arm span of 31 1/4 inches and a hand span of 9 1/2 inches at the combine
Analysis
Positives: Lanky build with the room for additional mass without a significant loss of quickness. Quick to the hole. Agile. Can make defenders miss in tight quarters. Quickly gets to top speed and can accelerate through a gap and to the second level. Patient runner who follows his blocks, but can stick his foot in the ground and explode through holes. Good speed for the stretch play. Good vision for the cutback. Despite a lack of prototypical bulk and leg drive, is an extraordinarily effective runner near the goal-line. Good hands out of the backfield. Experienced kick returner with the vision and speed to contribute immediately in this area. Four year contributor who has never missed a game due to injury. Enjoyed a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Could have been hidden a bit by Purdue's reliance on the passing game and surprise at the next level.
Negatives: Lacks the bulk and lower leg drive necessary for grinding out the tough yards. Only had one season as the team's primary back. Operated out of a spread offense, and will likely be forced to acclimate to a more pro-style offense in the NFL. Marginal effectiveness as a pass blocker. Supplies good effort, but simply lacks the strength to hold up. Complained about the struggles of the rest of the Purdue offense -- specifically quarterback Curtis Painter -- to the press
Kory Sheets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gMwSSLrzSg
Last yr i was on the drc and mendenhall bandwagon but i wanted drc. I REALLY felt he was going to be a steal and makes some probowls. This yr i feel the same way about Jarrod Gilbert and Kory Sheets will be this years Tasard Choice.
With Gilbert those youtbe clips don't impress me but he ran a 4.87 at the combine had the longest arms for a de at the combine at he still put up 28 reps. Him or A. Curry will be the def rookie of the yr.
Jarron Gilbert proved to be a phenomenal athlete with the prototype size and athleticism of a 3-4 DE. He had productive senior season and after the Combine, he may even get looks from San Diego in the 1st round! Tyson Jackson and Rulon Davis are two other body types that fit the same position, but neither is quite the physical specimen that Gilbert is
more on gilbert.
The 2008 WAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year -- with an eye-popping 22 tackles for loss -- Gilbert was characterized by some as a product of the Spartans' aggressive defense until, that is, he proved to be arguably the most dominant presence at the East-West Shrine Game. The question for scouts now isn't whether Gilbert can play, but at which position to utilize his unique combination of size and athletic ability. Gilbert signed with San Jose State as a 240-pound defensive end in 2004. He added over 40 pounds since and has the frame to add even more. ... The son of former New Orleans Saints' offensive tackle Daren Gilbert, Jarron has incredible athleticism for his size and could be just scratching the surface of his potential.
Analysis
Positives: Rare athleticism for a player of his size. ... Versatile defender with experience at defensive tackle and defensive end. ... Good size potential. ... Naturally large man with room for plenty of additional muscle mass. ... Good initial quickness off the snap. ... Flashes the functional upper-body strength to disengage from blockers. ... Surprising balance for his height. ... Can break down in space and make the secure tackle. ... At least adequate closing speed for a player his size. ... Flashes some explosiveness as a hitter. ... Long arms and capable of batting down passes and potentially kicks. ... Often battled two or three blockers as a senior. ... Helped himself with a strong week of practice at the East-West Shrine Game. ... Ascending talent -- might be just scratching the surface of his potential.
Negatives: Bit of a "tweener." ... Struggles with leverage inside and might lack the burst off the snap and flexibility to flank the tackle and close effectively as a defensive end. ... Too often allows blockers to get into his chest. ... Inconsistent getting his hands up in the passing lanes. ... Questionable level of competition. ... A better raw athlete than football player. ... Some maturity concerns. ... Might be considered a one-year wonder after a breakout senior season
Jarron Gilbert
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHoBtyuof_A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK_SxTr4jZs
Kory sheets ran a 4.47 one of the fastest time for a rb at the combine.
He came from a wide open offense at purdue so hopefully he can adjust quick.
More on sheets
A consistent weapon in Purdue's spread offense, Sheets accumulated more than 2,200 yards rushing and 70 receptions during his first three seasons. However, it took a preseason knee injury to Jaycen Taylor in 2008 for Sheets to finally get an opportunity to show that he could carry the load.
With little help from inconsistent quarterback Curtis Painter, Sheets made honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2008 by rushing for 1,131 yards and adding 37 receptions. He also became Purdue's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns (48). An impressive week of practice at the Senior Bowl secured Sheets in the minds of NFL scouts as one of the more nationally underrated talents in an otherwise weak senior class of runners. Had an arm span of 31 1/4 inches and a hand span of 9 1/2 inches at the combine
Analysis
Positives: Lanky build with the room for additional mass without a significant loss of quickness. Quick to the hole. Agile. Can make defenders miss in tight quarters. Quickly gets to top speed and can accelerate through a gap and to the second level. Patient runner who follows his blocks, but can stick his foot in the ground and explode through holes. Good speed for the stretch play. Good vision for the cutback. Despite a lack of prototypical bulk and leg drive, is an extraordinarily effective runner near the goal-line. Good hands out of the backfield. Experienced kick returner with the vision and speed to contribute immediately in this area. Four year contributor who has never missed a game due to injury. Enjoyed a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Could have been hidden a bit by Purdue's reliance on the passing game and surprise at the next level.
Negatives: Lacks the bulk and lower leg drive necessary for grinding out the tough yards. Only had one season as the team's primary back. Operated out of a spread offense, and will likely be forced to acclimate to a more pro-style offense in the NFL. Marginal effectiveness as a pass blocker. Supplies good effort, but simply lacks the strength to hold up. Complained about the struggles of the rest of the Purdue offense -- specifically quarterback Curtis Painter -- to the press
Kory Sheets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gMwSSLrzSg
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