Official 2007 NFL Draft Thread

[Dr. Jones]

#18 - Cincinnatti Bengals

Leon Hall
CB | (5'11

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", 193, 4.39) | MICHIGAN

Scouts Grade: 96

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Selected by: Cincinnati Bengals
Round: 1
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Strengths: An experienced, savvy and solid all-around cornerback prospect. He's a fluid and smooth athlete. Possesses adequate-to-good size and plays even bigger than his size would indicate. An aggressive and tough cornerback. Shows very good instincts and will do an excellent job of reading quarterbacks' eyes in coverage. He is at his best when working with some cushion. Breaks quickly and shows very good burst when closing on the ball in front of him. He won't shy down from a physical matchup. Fills hard versus the run and has developed into a reliable tackler in space. He shows good lateral mobility and fluid hips. He's a natural playmaker. Displays great ball skills in coverage and also does an excellent job of generating fumbles as an open-field tackler. Very consistent performer. Also has good intangibles and work ethic.

Weaknesses: : Lack of ideal turn-and-run skills is biggest knock. Doesn't play as fast as his 40-time indicates. Lacks the acceleration to recover from mistakes versus faster NFL receivers. Seems to be more comfortable coming forward then he is when asked to turn-and-run in press coverage.

Overall: Hall played in all 13 games (three starts) as a true freshman in 2003 finishing the year with 26 total tackles, one tackle for loss, three interceptions, and six pass breakups. In 2004, he saw action in all 12 games (nine starts) and recorded 48 total tackles, one tackle for loss, two interceptions, 10 pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries. Hall then started all 12 games in 2005, registering 61 total tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, four interceptions, nine pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. In 2006, Hall started all 13 games, finishing with 45 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, three interceptions, 15 pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries. Over the past four seasons, he has also returned 15 punts for 174 yards (11.6 average) and one touchdown. Despite his excellent 40-time, Hall lacks ideal turn-and-run skills, which was exposed in his 2006 matchup versus Ohio State WR Ted Ginn Jr. However, Hall is a physical cover corner with a very good combination of size, athleticism, instincts and ball skills. He will fit best in a zone-heavy scheme in the NFL but he also can succeed playing mostly man-to-man coverage, so long as he gets deep-support versus upper-echelon speed receivers. Hall is big and strong enough to handle bigger NFL receivers one-on-one and he also does a fine job supporting the run. In our opinion, Hall grades out as a mid-first round prospect but in a weak class of cornerbacks he could come off the board in the top-10 picks.

 

[Pariah]

Maybe they were worried about Cincy or Tennessee taking him. Both teams need a pass rusher. Well, the Bengals need everything on defense.

Maybe, but I don't think much separates Moss from the next couple of situational pass rushers on the board.

 

[Pariah]

Good value for Cinci. Nice pick.

 

[Pariah]

Some good news: These CBs are coming off the board a little later than I expected...maybe they'll be a steal waiting for us in the second?

Could we dare hope for Aaron Ross? Chris Houston?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Some good news: These CBs are coming off the board a little later than I expected...maybe they'll be a steal waiting for us in the second?

Could we dare hope for Aaron Ross? Chris Houston?

I was thinking that too..... So..... We are screwed.

 

[Pariah]

I was thinking that too..... So..... We are screwed.

lol

prolly.

 

[Pariah]

If the Browns pull off a trade for Quinn they've already had a great draft.

 

[Dr. Jones]

#19 - Tennessee Titans

Michael Griffin
S | (5'11

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", 202, 4.45) | TEXAS

Scouts Grade: 89View by: Round | Player | NCAA School | Position | NFL Team | Flag

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Strengths: Shows the ability to change directions quickly, explodes out of cuts and has good short-area man-to-man cover skills. Possesses good top-end speed, has long arms and can cover the deep middle of the field when he makes the right reads. Is tall, has god leaping ability and flashes the ability to catch the ball at its highest point. Possesses decent ball skills and is capable of making some big plays in coverage. He fills hard versus the run, possesses excellent closing speed for the position and can be an explosive open field tackler capable of knocking the ball loose. Plays with a good motor, is willing in run support and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Has blocked six kicks, can cover kicks and should make an immediate impact on special teams.

Weaknesses: Lacks elite size, doesn't have great lower body strength and is vulnerable to getting engulfed when he lines up in the box. He can be over-aggressive at times and will get caught peeking in the backfield. He over-pursues at times and will get caught out of position as a tackler on occasion. He will take some false steps and needs to be coached to improve his recognition skills. Though durability isn't a substantial concern, he has been slowed by injuries at times.

Overall: Griffin saw action in 12 games (two starts; nickel package) during his true freshman season in 2003 as the backup strong safety registering 65 total tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks, two pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. In 2004, he played in all 12 games (one start) finishing the year with 49 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks. Griffin started 12 of 13 games at strong safety in 2005 and recorded 124 total tackles, four tackles for loss, three interceptions, eight pass breakups, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, and four blocked kicks. In 2006 he started all 13 games at free safety, registering 126 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, 10 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks, and four interceptions. Griffin was named a second team All-American (media) and a first team All-Big 12 (media and coaches) performer. Griffin doesn't have elite size and he needs to improve his consistency as a tackler. However, he has the frame to get bigger, he is extremely "coachable" and he always seems to be in on big plays. Griffin is a relentless run supporter, he displays very good range in deep coverage and he is one of the best special team's players in the 2007 draft class. If coached properly, Griffin has the physical tools to emerge as an upper-echelon starting safety in the NFL. That's why, despite a sub-par senior season, we believe Griffin warrants consideration late in the first round.

Surprise!

 

[Assface]

Man, they ripped on Griffin.

 

[Duckjake]

#19 - Tennessee Titans


Quote:
Michael Griffin
S | (5'11", 202, 4.45) | TEXAS

Wow. The Titans are def my second favorite team now.

I told you guys Griffin was a player.

 

[Dr. Jones]

#20 - New York Giants

Aaron Ross
CB | (6'0

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", 193, 4.44) | TEXAS

Scouts Grade: 91View by: Round | Player | NCAA School | Position | NFL Team | Flag

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Strengths: Is tall and can compete for jump balls. Has a strong upper body and does a fine job of redirecting receivers in press-coverage. Possesses very good ball skills, flashes the ability to make the big play in coverage and is a dangerous open-field runner. Shows good instincts and rarely gets caught out of position. Plays with good intensity, fills hard when he reads run and is an explosive open field tackler that flashes the ability to knock the ball loose. Has experience returning punts, has shown big-play ability in this role and should contribute on special teams in the NFL.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal hip-fluidity and has limitations in man-to-man coverage, as a result. Footwork is inconsistent. Though he plays with a mean streak and flashes the ability to deliver the big it, he dives at the ball carrier's legs at times and misses some open-field tackles. While durability isn't a substantial concern, has did suffer a broken arm in the fourth quarter of the 2006 Rose bowl and missed spring practices that year.

Overall: Ross saw action in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2003 as a backup cornerback and on special teams making 25 total tackles and two pass breakups. He played in all 12 games in 2004, splitting time with starter Tarell Brown, and recorded 36 total tackles, one interception, and three pass breakups. Ross played in all 13 games (two starts) in 2005 registering 62 total tackles, two tackles for loss, three interceptions, and 12 pass breakups. In 2006, he started all 13 games, finishing with 80 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions, 19 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, returning one for a touchdown, garnering him a first team All-American selection (media) and the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back. Over the past four seasons, Ross has also returned 76 punts for 893 yards (12.9 average) and three touchdowns. Ross lacks ideal hip-fluidity and recovery speed in man-to-man coverage. He also still has room to improve on his footwork. However, he possesses a very good blend of size, speed, instincts and ball skills. Ross is gifted enough to develop into a playmaking starter at cornerback in the NFL (ideally in a heavy-zone scheme) and his big-play potential as a return man adds to his value. Ross' stock is on the rise following an outstanding senior season and he could come off the board in the first round, as a result.

 

[Assface]

Back to back Texas guys. Duckjake must be happy.

 

[Pariah]

If I were Cleveland, I'd give Jax just about anything they wanted for Quinn.

What a draft that would be for them.

 

[Dr. Jones]

#21 - Jacksonville Jaguars from the Broncos

Reggie Nelson
S | (5'11

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", 198, 4.48) | FLORIDA

Scouts Grade: 90

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Strengths: A centerfielder type with outstanding athletic ability and speed. He shows good leverage and quickness in his pedal. Gets a deep drop and does a fine job of keeping the play in front of him. He shows excellent range in zone coverage. Consistently displays the ability to reach the sideline as a cover-3 free safety down the middle. He's instinctive and diagnoses plays quickly in coverage; he does a very good job of reading quarterbacks' eyes while dropping. He displays good ball skills and will catch the ball at its highest point. He shows very good closing burst in coverage and in run support. He isn't afraid to throw his body around. Lowers his shoulder and shows good initial pop for his size. He will play the ball first, but he also will play the body when he can't get to the ball.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal size and strength. Is not capable of matching up in the box. Much better in coverage than in run support. He's frequently late in diagnosing the run. He shows good initial pop for his size but he's not overly strong as a tackler. He leads with his shoulder on most occasions and looks for the knockout blow. As a result, he puts his head down and fails to wrap up on too many occasions. He has struggled academically; there are concerns regarding his mental capacity and ability to get his teammates lined up from the safety position. Marginal score on the Wonderlic Test.

Overall: Nelson originally attended Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College in 2003 after failing to qualify academically and played football there during the 2004 season, when he registered a team-high 72 tackles, six interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), two fumble recoveries, and four blocked kicks. He transferred to Florida in January of 2005 and then appeared in 11 contests (four starts) before tearing a knee ligament during bowl practice which required surgery, finishing the year with 46 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one pass defended, and one interception. In 2006, Nelson became a first team All-American after starting all 14 games and recording 51 total tackles, two tackles for loss, six interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), five pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks. He also returned 12 punts for 93 yards in 2006. Nelson lacks ideal size and he has limitations in run support. However, he possesses outstanding speed, athletic ability and ball skills in coverage. He has the best range of any safety prospect in the 2007 class and he can instantly upgrade the coverage skills of an NFL secondary as a centerfielder-type free safety. Nelson projects as one of the top-three safety prospects in this year's class and he should be taken late in the first round.

Somewhere Shogun is crying......

 

[Divide Et Impera]

I would LMAO at Tony Romo if the Pukes picked Quinn....

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Still, I don't see it happening....

 

[Assface]

#21 - Jacksonville Jaguars from the Broncos



Somewhere Shogun is crying......

I would've liked Nelson to last in to the second. We could use a centerfielder type FS with his speed.

 

[Dr. Jones]

# 22 - Dallas Traded the pick to Cleveland!!!!! DAMN!!!!!!

Brady Quinn
QB | (6'3

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", 232, 4.72) | NOTRE DAME

Scouts Grade: 97View by: Round | Player | NCAA School | Position | NFL Team | Flag

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Strengths: Possesses good overall size, including ideal height and adequate bulk. He is tall enough to see the entire field. Shows good footwork and is capable of buying time. Possesses good arm strength, gets good velocity on deep outs and flashes the ability to throw into tight spaces. He has a smooth delivery. Touch and timing on deep ball are outstanding. He shows the ability to adjust his release point to find a passing window, while still throwing accurately underneath. He is a competitive player that appears to want the ball when the game is on the line. Shows a very good feel for a pro-style offensive scheme. He is a deceptively good athlete. Not a huge threat as a runner but he will take what the defense gives him when forced to scramble and he shows adequate-to-good initial quickness. He also is a tough, competitive and instinctive runner. Shows good attention to detail, especially in terms of selling ball fakes to set up play-action passing game. A hard worker. He continues to develop as a leader and his dedication to the game is outstanding. He is intelligent and picks up new schemes quickly. He has been extremely durable and he comes with great experience as a four-year starter at the highest collegiate level.

Weaknesses: He gets too fidgety in the pocket at times. He gets happy feet too frequently. He pats the ball before cocking it to release (ala Drew Bledsoe), which occasionally gives defenders an early jump on the ball. He has had too many highs and lows throughout his career. It seems like he presses at times, doesn't always make sound decisions under pressure and has a tendency to force some throws. Loses the strike zone at times and still has somewhat of an erratic arm. He needs to do a better job of leading receivers on short-to-intermediate routes. He shows quick feet inside the pocket but he lacks ideal top-end speed, doesn't have the elusiveness to make multiple defenders miss and isn't a dangerous open field runner.

Overall: Quinn appeared in all 12 games, starting the final nine, during his true freshman season in 2003 and completed 47.3-percent of his throws for 1,831 yards, nine touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. In 2004, he started all 12 contests and threw for 2,586 yards, 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while completing 54.1-percent of his passes. The light finally came on under first year head coach Charlie Weis in 2005 when Quinn started all 12 games and completed nearly 65-percent of his attempts for 3,633 yards, 32 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, earning third team All-American honors (media). In 2006, he once again started every game (13) and completed 61.9-percent of his passes for 3,426 yards and 32 more touchdowns (37) than interceptions (seven) while garnering a second team All-American selection (media). Quinn brings to the table tremendous experience as a four-year starter; the final two of which he has thrived under head coach Charlie Weis in a pro-style offensive scheme. He possesses a fine blend of arm strength, size and intelligence. Quinn also possesses adequate quickness in the pocket and overall athleticism for his size. While there's no arguing Quinn's mental and physical makeup, we do have reservations regarding his peaks and valleys as a college player. Too much of his production came against sub-par competition and too many of his struggles came in the "big games" versus the top-tier defenses he faced. Overall, Quinn remains a top-10 prospect in the 2007 class but we would take Russell ahead of him.

They gave up their 1st next year I think..... CRAZY STUFF RIGHT HERE BABY.

Pariah Called It!

 

[HooverDam]

Wow, amazing draft for the Browns, Thomas and Quinn.

 

[Assface]

Cleveland is building for a solid future.

 

[Pariah]

Seems a little steep. I would have tried to trade away the rest of this year's draft before mortgaging next year's first.

But, that said, I think this is HUGE for the Brown's chances of long term success. HUGE.

 

[WisconsinCard]

What a draft for the brownies!!!!!

 

[Game]

if they suck again next year they probably gave up to much... but i love what cleveland has done so far. The fans have to love this pick

 

[Pariah]

Quinn to Winslow.

Quinn to Edwards.

Quinn dives over Thomas for the TD!

I like the Browns. Good for them.

 

[Dr. Jones]

They will suck next year.... Maybe 5-11.

Dallas will look like gold next year.

 

[WisconsinCard]

What a price they paid