2013 NFL Draft Thread

[dbair1967]

NFL | Ray Graham works at Pro Day
Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:29:33 -0800

Pittsburgh RB Ray Graham ran a 4.59- and 4.63-second 40-yard dash during his Pro Day Wednesday, March 6, after he ran a 4.8-second 40 at the NFL Scouting Combine. He also posted a 32-inch vertical, a 1.67-second 10-yard dash, a 2.72-second 20-yard dash, an 11.65-second 60-yard dash, a 4.2-second short shuttle and a 7.05-second three-cone drill.


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[dbair1967]

NFL | George Baker participates in Pro Day
Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:21:08 -0800

South Florida CB George Baker ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day Wednesday, March 6, according to a source.

Comment | Source: College2Pro.com - Bo Marchionte


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[dbair1967]

NFL | Montee Ball runs at Pro Day
Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:34:30 -0800

University of Wisconsin RB Montee Ball said he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and 4.53 seconds at this Pro Day Wednesday, March 6. Ball ran the 40-yard dash in 4.66 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Comment | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein |


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[dbair1967]

NFL | Johnthan Banks improves 40 time
Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:51:16 -0800

Mississippi State CB Johnthan Banks ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds at his Pro Day, which is an improvement over the 4.61 seconds he posted at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Comment | Source: DraftInsider.net - Tony Pauline |


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[Cowboysrule122]

Shamarko Thomas from his scouting report:

Staying disciplined and patient in zone coverage at the next level will be a necessity if he goes to a heavy zone scheme.

http://nflsfuture.com/2013/03/06/sh...m_campaign=Feed:+nflsfuturecom+(NFL's+Future)

Good stuff.

 

[marionbarberthe4th]

That's not good at all. RT @NFLCharean Damontre Moore didn't run, which is a bad decision by Ags' DE. His stock could further fall.

 

[Midswat]

But he increased his bench reps to 19 from 12.

 

[carphalen5150]

I think it will just take him out of the running for 3-4 teams...some 4-3 team at the end of the 1st beginning of the 2nd is going to get a steal.

 

[marionbarberthe4th]

Can he hold up at de? Is he fast enough to stand up?

Tank carradine in R2 gets me wetter than Moore.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I think it will just take him out of the running for 3-4 teams...some 4-3 team at the end of the 1st beginning of the 2nd is going to get a steal.

I don't see how his bench press would convince 4-3 teams to draft him.

They might be afraid how he would hold up for 3 downs battling in the trenches.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfp-pro-day-breakdown-version-153000676--nfl.html
Although their playing styles are different, the buzz around the Illinois Pro Day was that guard Hugh Thornton was going to be one of this springs big risers, similar to Kevin Zeitler, and could work his way into the high second round. There were three offensive line coaches there to meet with Thornton and put him through the paces and he did not disappoint. Not only did he display excellent flexibility and very good all-around movement skills in the workout, but he competed with the intensity, aggressiveness and edge that line coaches’ love. A naturally powerful man, Thornton showed explosiveness in his movement and impressed with his ability to maintain base while moving around so easily during the workout. Thornton looked so athletic Thursday that sources at the workout told us they would not be surprised if he were tried as a right tackle before being tried at guard in the NFL (He played left tackle primarily in 2012 and as a freshman).

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I kind of soured on Hugh Thornton after seeing him in the initial practices at the Senior Bowl. He seemed to be having a tough time at it, but I didn't watch the whole thing and watching him against Ohio State, you see the potential. He was exploding off the line and moving guys around. Looked pretty nasty at times.

The versatility (has played both LT and OG) and the experience, plus the athleticism and it's hard not to get excited by him.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

I don't see how his bench press would convince 4-3 teams to draft him.

They might be afraid how he would hold up for 3 downs battling in the trenches.

Jared Allen benched only 12 reps. Bench press has nothing to do with how well you rush the passer.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Jared Allen benched only 12 reps. Bench press has nothing to do with how well you rush the passer.

Except for I didn't say anything about pass-rushing.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

Except for I didn't say anything about pass-rushing.

Fine. Jared Allen with his 12 rep bench press is an every down player at DE. And he is quite stout against the run.

 

[junk]

Moore has really dropped after the season Just terrible workouts. I like him, but he might very well fall to 2 now.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Fine. Jared Allen with his 12 rep bench press is an every down player at DE. And he is quite stout against the run.

What is your point?

Are you disagreeing that a weak and/or undersized, college DE is assumed a better candidate at 3-4 OLB in the NFL?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Wow, I did not know that David Quessenberry ran a sub 4.5 short-shuttle.

You have to like this guy. He's athletic and a hard worker. Walked on at San Jose State to become an All-WAC performer.

Interesting to note is that nfl.com compares him to Doug Free lol

You guys remember Pat Kirwan's formula for tracking explosive defensive players? Well Quessenberry's score is 166.5 (25 reps, 29.5" vert, 112" broad jump). Pretty impressive.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

DJ Swearinger's was +174.

 

[junk]

What do you guys know about Jordan Poyer? He's played CB the last two years, but was a safety at one point.

His fellow corner at Oregon State, Brandon Hardin, was drafted by the Bears and moved to safety. Hardin was a bit bigger though.

I always like the idea of a corner convert playing safety due to the coverage skills, but it never really works out in the pros.