Official 2008 NFL Draft Thread

[Chainthroer]

Take Henderson from MD.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

:d

 

[Dr. Jones]

1000 posts in less than 24 hours. NICE!

 

[Dr. Jones]

Hurry Up Denver!!!!!!!!

 

[Dr. Jones]

Henderson!!!! We Are On The Clock!!!!!!!!

 

[JerkFace]

denver takes: Carlton Powell (DT) Va Tech

 

[Billy Bob]

Take Nicks

 

[AsUdUdE]

Come on Carl Nicks!!!

 

[Billy Bob]

There's the commercial

 

[Buckybird]

Jeremy Lehman!!!!!!

 

[JerkFace]

Cards select: Timothy Hightower (RB) Richmond

 

[JerkFace]

ummmmmm.....who

 

[SeattleCard]

who the heck is Hightower???

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

should have gone w/ Omon...

 

[hafey]

here come chaos!

 

[Billy Bob]

who the heck is Hightower???

Yeah!

 

[Dr. Jones]

Stupid Horrible waste of a pick.

Timothy Hightower

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Selected by: Arizona Cardinals
Round: 5
Pick (Overall): 14(149)
RB | (6'0", 216, 4.599) | RICHMOND
Scouts Grade: 30

Flags: (S: SPEED) Player lacks ideal speed at position

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Strengths: Is a powerful downhill runner with a strong lower body, almost always falls forward and flashes the ability to push the pile in short-yardage situations. Shows adequate lateral mobility when scraping down the line of scrimmage looking for a seam, makes a crisp first cut and shows good burst through the hole. Stays balanced, powers through would-be arm tackles and is difficult to bring down in the open field. Plays with a mean streak and isn't shy about trying to run defenders over. Snatches the ball out of the air and doesn't drop many passes should catch.

Weaknesses: Lacks prototypical speed and isn't much of a big-play threat. Isn't elusive and won't make many defenders miss when gets into space. Lacks ideal instincts and cuts back into pursuit a little too much. Occasionally puts the ball on the ground and needs to do a better job of securing it. Doesn't explode out of cuts, isn't a great route-runner and is going to have some problems separating from man coverage at the NFL level. Played at a Division I-AA school and there is some concern about ability to adjust to the speed of the game in the NFL.

Overall: In his first three seasons at Richmond (2004-'06), Hightower appeared in 35 games (20 starts) and ran for a combined 1,788 yards and 14 touchdowns on 377 carries (4.7 average). He more than matched those numbers in just 14 games as a senior, with 1,924 rushing yards and 20 TDs on 327 carries (5.9 average). For his career, Hightower also grabbed 106 receptions for 818 yards (7.7 average) and five scores; had two kickoff returns for 30 yards; threw a 24-yard touchdown pass; and contributed as a special teams coverage player all four years (23 tackles and a forced fumble). Hightower is a small-school prospect who isn't going to make many highlight reels and needs to work on his route running so he projects as a late-round pick or rookie free agent. However, he does have the skill set to develop into an effective short-yardage back that can also be a viable red zone receiver.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

who the heck is Hightower???

I hear next round we are drafting Mahoney!

 

[JerkFace]

Seems like a goal line/short yardage guy.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

i thought it was a joke.That guy was our pick???????????

 

[PoolBoy]

bad pick.

 

[Timm Rosenbach]

I am sorry I got up this morning

 

[anks106]

Why not take Schmitt, who is excellent in short yardage and a punishing FB.. ugh

 

[JerkFace]

Strengths:
Very good size and bulk...Nice vision and instincts....Is strong and runs with some power...Good balance and does not go down easy...Aggressive and runs hard...Is tough and durable...Hard worker and team leader...Had a terrific senior campaign.

Weaknesses:
Did not play against top competition...Doesn't have great speed...Is not explosive and lacks a burst...Is not very elusive...Doesn't have great hands...Isn't a big play threat....He didn't really emerge until 2007...Will need to work on his ball security.

Notes:
Was a three-year starter for the Spiders...A interesting small school prospect who may be a bit of a RB/FB 'tweener...The type who does everything well but nothing great...Profiles as a backup and short-yardage guy at the next level...Pretty good special teamer and that may represent his best opportunity to make a NFL roster.

 

[Brewster10]

Geez, last two picks have been horrible