Official 2007 NFL Draft Thread

[Gambit]

Michael Smith thinks it's Brown right here and now. Others think it's too high but agree AP would be a mistake

 

[Dback Jon]

Prepare for board meltdown in 3

 

[Assface]

I would rather have Brown than AP.

 

[Dback Jon]

2

 

[Gambit]

We backed ourselves into the corner. We need a high-grade OT and Brown might not have lasted much longer.

Brown it is

 

[Dback Jon]

1

 

[vinnymac]

that sucks

 

[Espo]

Yet another bad pick.

 

[az1965]

Brown!

 

[Dback Jon]

If it is Brown, I am fine with it.

 

[arthurracoon]

Levi Brown

 

[Renz]

I can live with it.

 

[Dr. Jones]

At #5 YOUR ARIZONA CARDINALS SELECT!!!!!!

Levi Brown
OT | (6'5

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Scouts Grade: 96

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Strengths: Possesses adequate-to-good height and very good bulk. He displays outstanding quickness and body control for such a big offensive lineman. He has long, thick arms and also has a wide base. He does a good job of coming out of his stance low as a run blocker and he is big enough to engulf most defenders at the point of attack once in position. Does a good job with his first step and consistently takes good angles as a run blocker. Works hard to finish and shows enough of a mean streak. Sets quickly and rarely will get beat by speed off the edge. He displays above average lateral mobility. Also shows awareness to pick up stunts and blitzes in pass pro.

Weaknesses: Still has room to improve in terms of his overall technique. He needs to become more effective with his hand-placement and avoid getting crossed over as much in pass pro. He falls off of blocks occasionally and needs to do a better job of locking on and sustaining. He absorbs defenders at times instead of being aggressive and attacking. He will flash a mean streak occasionally but he also will look mechanical at times, which leads to him losing leverage and balance. He was durable throughout most of his career but minor knee surgery as a senior still generates concern about his durability.

Overall: Brown practiced at defensive tackle in 2002, did not see any action, and was redshirted. He was converted to the offensive line before the 2003 season and became the starting left tackle for all 12 games that year. As a redshirt sophomore in 2004, Brown started 10 games (nine at LOT and one at ROT), missing one game (10/9 vs. Purdue) because of a sprained knee that he sustained vs. Minnesota. He started all 12 games at the left tackle position in 2005. Brown started all 11 of the games he played in as a senior in 2006, missing two (Northwestern and Minnesota) as a result of a surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. Brown is an experienced left tackle prospect that finished his career at Penn State as a four-year starter. He still has room to improve in terms of technique, especially in pass protection. His knee injury as a senior also proved to be a minor setback. Despite those concerns, we still give Brown a mid-first round grade because of his outstanding combination of size, agility and strength. Furthermore, he was durable for the three seasons prior to his senior year and his footwork is correctable.

No value in this pick.... But it might have been the right call.

 

[arthurracoon]

I'm fine with this

 

[vinnymac]

The cardinals needed a playmaker on defense

 

[BigOX]

We are going to look back on this one day and cry when Peterson dominates the NFL. Leonard Davis LT2 flashbacks running through my head

 

[Treesquid PhD]

once again the cardinals get the second best player at his position in the top 10.

 

[dogpoo32]

I think they had to do this. He was the highest rated OT on our board, so I am ok with it.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

I'm fine with this

who wouldn't you have been fine with?

 

[The Edge]

I miss BIG

 

[vinnymac]

That pick is to depressing

 

[Mr.Dibbs]

Obviously nobody wanted to trade. This isn't a bad pick, not a great pick, but it does fill a need. AP would have been nice, but we'll never have a good team without a good line.

5 more picks for the Cardinals before I judge this draft.

 

[CtCardinals78]

if we franchised big we could have picked Peterson. Way to go Graves you screwed us again

 

[Shogun]

*goes back on suicide watch*

 

[Gambit]

I just hope this guy Grimm knows what he's doing.

I think we had to take him at 5--a bit of a reach but you dont' want to risk it and find him gone.