Senior Bowl Practice Reports

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DAY 1- TEAM SOUTH

Player Pos School Height Weight Arm Hand
Brodie Croyle QB Alabama 6022 200 9 3/4 32
Weigh-In Notes: Slender....looks like a high-school kid.

Monday Practice Notes: Awkward placement on handoffs as he tries to hide the ball but it creates problems for the running back receiving the ball. Holds the ball low and as a result displayed a slow release. Did not work well with timing routes, delivering the ball late.


Darrell Hackney QB UAB 5113 240 9 1/2 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Short, built like a rock....thick arms and shoulders.

Monday Practice Notes: Hides the ball well on his handoffs and plays it out as if he has the ball. Good setup and strong arm and lead his receivers well. Battled inconsistency with high and low throws.


D.J. Shockley QB Georgia 6006 205 9 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Slim and very slender.

Monday Practice Notes: Held the ball high and displayed a quick release. Threw some ducks and delivered the ball low to his receivers all day long. His deep ball floated. Extends the ball nicely to the running backs on handoffs.

Joseph Addai RB LSU 5111 208 9.5 31 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender yet cut and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Hides extremely well behind his line and explodes through the hole. Showed deceptive speed.

Andre Hall RB South Florida 5081 203 10 29 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Defined and well built.

Jerious Norwood RB Mississippi State 5113 205 10 32
Weigh-In Notes: Needs upper body development.

Monday Practice Notes: Fastest played on the field and was able to get to the edge
without much stress. Did not run well inside the tackles.

Analysis:
DeAngelo Williams RB Memphis 5084 208 9 1/2 31
Weigh-In Notes: Short, stout and compact.

Monday Practice Notes: Dropped his first swing pass. Showed patience and waits
for his line to setup the blocks before exploiting the openings.
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Garret Mills FB-TE Tulsa 6006 236 9 3/4 31 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Broad chest\shoulders but needs toning...marginal muscle build.

Marcedes Lewis TE UCLA 6057 254 10 3/8 35
Weigh-In Notes: Big shoulders and wide arms.

Monday Practice Notes: Excellent hands. Made the catch of the day, a one-handed grab against zone coverage that drew some applause from scouts. The best route runner on the field and is strong in his release off the line. Blocking needs some work.

Anthony Mix TE Auburn 6040 242 9 3/8 33 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Large with minimal tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Inconsistent day. Looked crisp on some routes but drifted on others. Did not display great hands but battled some tough throws.

T.J. Williams TE North Carolina State 6021 261 10 34 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Thick with minimal definition.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked weak on blocking assignments and was knocked down several times. Limited opportunities in the passing game.

Devin Aromashodu WR Auburn 6021 202 9 1/8 33 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Needs upper body development.

Monday Practice Notes: Dropped the first pass his way with no one in coverage. Doesn't break parallel to the quarterback in his breaks which makes it look like the quarterback misfired but his routes were the culprit. He does catch with his hands but had a tough day overall.

Hank Baskett WR New Mexico 6024 220 9 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Built but not ripped.

Monday Practice Notes: Wound tight. Worked hard all day but it made him sloppy. Lined up wrong four to five times, which prompted his coach to say,? This is not geometry. It is easy.? Tried to corral several passes outside of his range but came away unrewarded.

Skyler Green WR LSU 5090 193 8 1/2 29 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Not the build advertised for a smaller guy.

Monday Practice Notes: Had to re-run more than one route on the day, particularly slants and in-routes. Showed a nice burst of speed and got behind several defenders deep. Looks the ball in over the shoulder.

Sinorice Moss WR Miami-Fl 5077 183 9 1/4 29 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Tiny

Monday Practice Notes: Smooth route runner who slips in his breaks. Fast and physical off the line but game speed slows down in his route running. That could be from the early slips.

Ben Obomanu WR Auburn 6003 202 8 1/2 33 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Solid build.

Monday Practice Notes: Catches the ball at the highest point and made some nice grabs
but is not refined in technique. Ran a lot of poor routes and was chastised.

Will Allen OL Texas 6046 318 10 1/8 33
Weigh-In Notes: No muscles tone in fact flabby.

Monday Practice Notes: Showed nice ability and recognition in space. Has a tendency to give up too much ground in his protection along with lacking much of a punch. Was continually beat today by missing his initial punch.

Ryan Cook OL New Mexico 6061 332 9 7/8 34
Weigh-In Notes: Terrible build with marginal muscle tone.....lots of room for improvement.

Monday Practice Notes: Possesses long arms which showed to be both a burden and a blessing. IF he hit his punch, the defender was dead in the water. More often than not, he did not land said punch. It should also be pointed out Cook played some right tackle as well today.

Mike Degory OL Florida 6052 301 9 1/2 34 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thick but needs upper body development.

Monday Practice Notes: Degory not only played his natural position of center, but also got some reps at guard. Showed a bad tendency to lead with the head which can lead him to be beat by quicker 1 techniques.

Cody Douglas OL Tennessee 6043 317 9 3/4 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Flabby stomach and chest.

Monday Practice Notes: Has a non existent punch which lead him to be beat continuously today. Was asked to pull and move in space once today and looked totally lost. His one highlight was actually keeping Broderick Bunkley in check on one occasion.

Max Jean-Gilles OL Georgia 6035 358 10 1/8 36
Weigh-In Notes: Thick and built well for a 356-pound man.

Monday Practice Notes: At first appeared dominant, after further review, Jean Gilles lacked a solid punch. With his strength he was always able to overcome, but he consistently let defenders into his body giving them the upperhand from the snap.

Marcus McNeill OL Auburn
Weigh-In Notes:

Monday Practice Notes: First and foremost it’s important to point out that McNeill did show up, albeit late. His technique overall was putrid, and the coaching staff noticed as they did try to coach him up. McNeill was bending at the waist, playing with too wide of a base, and generally played with too much of his weight forward. At times he was pushed around by players not of his caliber.

Jonathan Scott OL Texas 6061 310 9 7/8 34 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Some definition but has room for improvement.

Monday Practice Notes: Maddeningly inconsistent. One snap Scott plays to his talent level and is absolutely dominant. The next he was completely blown off the ball. What was impressive was his athleticism today especially when asked to hook. Was corrected by the coaching staff on playing high and showing a weak post leg.

Albert Toeaina OL Tennessee 6047 338 10 3/4 32 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Wide, thick upper body and well proportioned.

Monday Practice Notes: Corrected by the staff at one point for playing too high as well as setting up too deep in his pass set. Did show some athleticism when beaten by a defender but recovered to run said defender off.

Eric Winston OL Miami-Fl 6063 302 9 1/8 32 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Long, slender, looks like a TE and needs more muscle development.

Monday Practice Notes: Bit of a surprise today, actually showing some of that first round talent. There should still be some worries about how deep a set he can get, and how well he can handle speed rushers with his knee. Faster rushers gave him some slight trouble, but Winston was able to recover to run them off. Overall, Winston was never beaten in this area.

Mark Anderson DL Alabama 6037 254 9 3/8 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: V-shape and cut.

Monday Practice Notes: Showed nice burst off the edge as well as a couple nice pass rush moves. The best was a beautifully executed push/pull to get past Marcus McNeill. Anderson overall was quick off the edge but showed more strength at the point of attack than expected. Also received a few reps at linebacker today (the only ‘tweener’ prospect on the South side to do so) showing a competence at jamming the tight end off the line.

Brodrick Bunkley DL Florida State 6023 300 9 7/8 33 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Looked like a monster- 300lbs with no fat.

Monday Practice Notes: Clearly the best defensive player on the field of the South squad. Showed fantastic penetration usually by blowing his offensive linemen off the ball. His quickness forced a fumble on a snap as well as registering the only “sack” of the day.

Elvis Dumerville DL Louisville 5112 258 9 1/8 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thick upper body with solid tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Disappointing first day. Dumervil was ineffective both against the run and the pass. His assortment of pass rush moves were stoned all day, never beating a lineman cleanly once. His one play of the day was surprisingly against the run as he beat his opposing lineman across the fact to make one play in the backfield.

Parys Haralson DL Tennessee 6007 250 9 7/8 34 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Linebacker-type build.

Monday Practice Notes: A bit of a surprise on the first day, as one of the defensive line’s better performers. Haralson showed very nice quickness of the edge, culminating beautifully in a spin move which completely befuddled the opposing lineman.

Orien Harris DL Miami-Fl 6030 302 11 1/8 33 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick with a little flab. Solid tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Showed a tendency to slow down to complete pass rush moves. Does come off the ball low and strongly. When just asked to shoot the gap, then Orien showed nice quickness off the ball, beating a few offensive lineman at the snap.

Manny Lawson DL North Carolina State 6050 240 9 3/4 35 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and well built....not much room for a lot of growth.

Monday Practice Notes: The most athletic player along the defensive front here in Mobile. His drops in punt protection were VERY smooth and could give an indication as to his comfortability as possible linebacker. Explosive off the line. Does a great job getting across the face of lineman on all downblocks which leads him to make more than his share of plays in the running game. Uses his hands effectively. One point even showed his strength by blowing Marcus McNeill into the backfield on a bulrush.

Jesse Mahelona DL Tennessee 600 311 9 32
Weigh-In Notes: Underdeveloped with a spare tire.

Monday Practice Notes: Plays low. TOO low. Had trouble keeping his feet all afternoon. Pad level will never come into question.

Kamerion Wimbley DL Florida State 6033 245 10 1/2 34 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Wide and well built. Skin-tight mucles.

Monday Practice Notes: One of the more flexible players during stretching. At one pointed destroyed Jon Scott by literally putting him on his backside. Did show a tendency to attempt too many pass rush moves, thus rendering him ineffective.

Kyle Williams DT LSU 6010 295 9 3/8 31 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: No definition at all.

Monday Practice Notes: Technically sound as a one technique. Did show more than being the a “lunch pail” type player as he displayed quite a few moves to free himself up to make plays.

Spencer Havner LB UCLA 6027 239 10 3/8 33 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Slender with minimal tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Not as comfortable dropping back in pass protection, but showed an ability to slink through traffic to make tackles in the running game.

Thomas Howard LB UTEP 6027 234 10 1/4 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Stout and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Consistently plays too high. His playing speed should be brought into question as well.
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Freddie Roach LB Alabama 6015 255 8 7/8 32
Weigh-In Notes: No tone....thick with potential.

Monday Practice Notes: Was corrected on playing too high. Lost his gap responsibilities on multiple running plays. Does approach the game with a hard nose attitude by aggressively taking on offensive lineman play after play.

DeMeco Ryans LB Alabama 6011 229 8 5/8 32 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Rock solid.

Monday Practice Notes: Arguably the most disappointing during the South squad practice today. Ryans was constantly badgered by 49er linebacker coach, the great Mike Singletary. Some of the quotes were; “You’re thinking too much!” “You’re slow to every play.” “We have to get you to the ball!” His pass drops were a little better, but not much.

Gerris Wilkinson LB Georgia Tech 6026 234 10 1/8 34 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Big upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: No explosiveness whatsoever. Coach Singletary was on Wilkerson quite a bit as well, especially the little things like setting the huddle properly. Often took bad angles to the play.

Travis Williams LB Auburn 5114 217 8 3/8 31 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thin but built well for his ht\wt.

Monday Practice Notes: Did not stick his nose up into the play today. Playing at outside linebacker currently.

Greg Blue DB Georgia 6017 220 8 1/2 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Well built with thick, muscular upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: Good depth from the safety position. Explodes from his backpedal towards the ball. Not as good laterally and had trouble covering tight ends on crossing routes.

Cedric Griffin DB Texas 6001 192 9 1/4 33
Weigh-In Notes: Slender and needs toning.

Monday Practice Notes: Displayed solid break on the ball with good closing speed but
has a tough time staying on his man. Plays better with the ball in front of him.

Roman Harper DB Alabama 5116 194 9 33 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Tone and thick.

Monday Practice Notes: Reads the eyes of the receiver and is tight on the ball. Will look back or put a hand up. Too much depth on his dropbacks make him slow to recover in run support.

Marcus Hudson DB North Carolina St
Weigh-In Notes:

Monday Practice Notes: Sticks to his man tight and is very physical at the line. Displays a nice smooth backpedal and transition. Does not look for the ball and missed an easy interception.

Tim Jennings DB Georgia 5077 178 9 1/4 30
Weigh-In Notes: Needs more weight work.

Monday Practice Notes: Gets turned around on double moves with him being overaggressive. He tended to force outside coverage and when that failed would get beat. Didn't explode to the ball.

Kelly Jennings DB Miami-Fl 5105 171 9 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Puts himself in good position to make a play on the ball. Does not take the right angles when closing that gap. Does a good job of forcing the action to where his help is.

Demario Minter DB Georgia 5110 189 8 3/8 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Minimal muscle tone and upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: Doesn't drive towards the ball. It makes you wonder if his
knee surgery is still affecting him. He will cheat on the backpedal
which causes him to cover more ground on the short routes.

Pat Watkins DB Florida State 6042 205 10 3/8 34 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Small upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: Plays high which makes his backpedal awkward. Caught in limbo several times with responsibility when the tight end stayed in to block in passing downs. Vocal on the field.

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DAY 1 TEAM NORTH

Player Pos School Height Weight Arm Hand
Jay Cutler QB Vanderbilt 6027 223 9 1/4 32
Weigh-In Notes: Long and lean.

Monday Practice Notes: He had one of the best performances of any of the skill offensive players. The ball jumped out of his hand during the session and he displayed good zip on his passes and hit his receivers in stride. He showed good arm strength and accuracy for most of the practice. He looked to be one of the better passers we've seen in Mobile over the last few years.

Michael Robinson QB Penn State 6010 218 9 3/8 30 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Long and lean yet well built.

Monday Practice Notes: His delivery caused some of his throws to be off line. He showed to have an above average arm and he did a good job in throwing under duress. The longer the throw the less accurate he was, however.

Charlie Whitehurst QB Clemson 6042 216 9 1/8 32 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Marginal definition.

Monday Practice Notes: He had an over the top delivery which resulted in a mostly inaccurate session of passing. He did show good footwork and an above average arm.

Mike Bell RB Arizona 6000 218 9 1/4 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Compact with thick shoulders. Heavy footed.

Monday Practice Notes: He ran hard during the entire session though the holes really weren't there for him to find really much daylight. Bell looked to lack good speed but show to have good power.

Jerome Harrison RB Washington State 5091 196 9 30 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Well built for a small man.

Monday Practice Notes: He was one of the most impressive performances during the session. Harrison showed great speed to the outside while also finishing of his runs. He reminded us a little of Brian Westbrook.

Cedric Humes RB Virginia Tech 6002 227 9 7/8 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Soft build.

Monday Practice Notes: The powerful back had a good session and found success inside. While not showing speed and he was still able to find some daylight on several of his carries and he did a good show of cutting back.

Terrence Whitehead RB Oregon 5096 213 9 3/4 29
Weigh-In Notes: Minimal definition.

Monday Practice Notes: He did a good job of hitting the hole and had a few nice runs while also showing good feet.

Lawrence Vickers FB Colorado 5117 239 10 31 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Soft for a fullback and needs weight room work.

Monday Practice Notes: He ran slow on his carries but did a nice job of catching the ball out of the backfield.

Dominique Byrd TE USC 6023 252 9 5/8 32 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Soft with minimal muscle definition.

Monday Practice Notes: The tight ends coach stopped him several times and got on him to run his routes more precisely. Byrd was able to get open on several short throws and showed to have good hands.

Joe Klopfenstein TE Colorado 6052 250 10 1/8 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Narrow built but solid muscle tone.

Monday Practice Notes: He did a nice job of running good routes during the session and got open repeatedly. He also did a good job of catching the ball in traffic. While he lacks good speed, his fundamentals are so strong that he should be able to overcome many obstacles at the next level.

Jason Avant WR Michigan 6003 209 9 1/2 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: V-shape and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: He was slow to begin his routes but was able to get open more often than not. He also showed good technique when catching the ball.

Derek Hagan WR Arizona State 6013 203 8 3/4 32 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Trim and lean.

Monday Practice Notes: The angular pass catcher was able to beat coverage most of the session and did a good job of route running. He was very impressive adjusting to errant throws.

Martin Nance WR Miami-Oh 6037 208 10 5/8 33
Weigh-In Notes: Long, lean and good build.

Monday Practice Notes: He looked smooth getting off the line and did a good job of brining the ball in. Nance was able to use his size to fend off defenders.

Maurice Stovall WR Notre Dame 6041 216 9 3/4 34 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Long and cut up. Lots of muscle tone.

Monday Practice Notes: He had a rather non-descript session. Stovall did make a few nice catches in traffic.

Demetrius Williams WR Oregon 6013 188 9 34 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Skinny and needs development.

Monday Practice Notes: He was one of the better performers of the session at the position and often beat coverage. Williams, whether he caught the ball inside or outside in the coverage, was able to find open spaces and he did well running after the catch.

Travis Wilson WR Oklahoma 6011 208 9 5/8 31 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Solid with wide shoulders.

Monday Practice Notes: He did a solid job of getting open and ran good routes through out the session. Wilson also made nice catches in traffic.

Daryn Colledge OL Boise State 6040 295 9 3/8 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Needs upper body work...flat chest.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked fundamentally very sound. Stopped Kiwanuka dead in his tracks during one pass blocking drill. Patient and intelligent. Used his hands very well.

D'Brickashaw Ferguson OL Virginia 6054 297 10 3/8 36 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Long arms with underdeveloped chest.

Monday Practice Notes: Was tremendous in pass blocking drills. Stopped Kiwanuka on four straight one-on-one's. Outstanding technique and fundamentals. Did not look nearly as dominant run blocking. In fact looked rather ordinary at times.

Davin Joseph OL Oklahoma 6022 304 11 1/4 35
Weigh-In Notes: Epitome of a wide bodied lineman...thick and big.

Monday Practice Notes: Stoned opponents all afternoon, stopping defenders dead in their tracks. Stayed square and did not give up an inch. Struggled at times against quick, nimble defenders and could not adjust.

Duece Lutui OL USC 6031 338 10 3/8 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Traps and some upper body build yet needs work.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked dominant at times. Once he got his hands into defenders they were unable to come free. Took Gabe Watson from the action in one-on-one drills.

Nick Mangold OL Ohio State 6032 297 10 1/8 31 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Needs weight room work.

Monday Practice Notes: Outstanding afternoon. Technically sound and properly placed his hands into defenders then controlled them at the point of attack. Really improved his standing in the eyes of scouts.

Ryan O'Callaghan OL California 6061 347 10 1/4 33 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Small arms and generous belly.

Monday Practice Notes: Big and tried to engulf opponents or just block down on them. Had trouble with speed during the day. At one point Victor Adeyanju got the first step on drove him back into the pocket.

Marvin Philip OL California 6010 307 10 1/4 33 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Thick and solid build.

Monday Practice Notes: Quick and fundamentally sound though his limited height posed a problem. Also not a quick-footed lineman and struggled blocking opponents in space.

Mark Setterstrom OL Minnesota 6032 313 10 1/8 33 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Big, thick chest and upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: Struggled all day. Was overextending into blocks and got beat several times. Seemed to get down on himself several times.

Charles Spencer OL Pittsburgh 6045 338 10 1/8 34
Weigh-In Notes: Very flabby with minimal tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Terrific practice. Dominated opponents all afternoon, not giving up an inch of space. Stayed square and easily controlled defenders once he got his hands into them.

Jeremy Trueblood OL Boston College 6077 316 10 3/8 34
Weigh-In Notes: Flabby and needs weight room work.

Monday Practice Notes: Strong and displayed power but struggled all day handling speed rushers off the edge.

Victor Adeyanju DL Indiana 6037 268 9 1/4 35
Weigh-In Notes: Broad chested....looks thick and fit.

Monday Practice Notes: Played hard all afternoon and showed flashes. Fast off the edge and showed some first step quickness. Drove Ryan O'Callahan off the ball and into the pokcet on one play.

Dusty Dvoracek DL Oklahoma 6024 301 9 1/2 33
Weigh-In Notes: Looked like a beast- big, thick and muscular.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked explosive and fast all day. Played very hard from start-until-finish. More of a first move lineman who struggled getting off blocks all day.

Tamba Hali DL Penn State 6022 267 10 1/2 33 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender shoulders but trim and lean.

Monday Practice Notes: Displayed great edge speed as well as the ability to flatten, change direction and pursue from the backside. Very quick as well. Had trouble getting off blocks.

Mathias Kiwanuka DL Boston College 6052 262 10 1/8 35 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Well built upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: Struggled most of the day. Did not beat a single block in pass protection drills. Looked better against the run. Coaches were screaming at him in scrimmage to "get off the ball quickly".

Jonathan Lewis DL Virginia Tech 6007 304 9 7/8 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Soft and a bit flabby.

Monday Practice Notes: Showed great quickness but got hurt (wrist\hand) early in the session and was rarely heard from.

Darryl Tapp DL Virginia Tech 6012 257 10 1/4 33 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick but small chest.

Monday Practice Notes: First move lineman who could not get off blocks. Beat opponents with quickness and speed yet for the most part was handled through the afternoon.

Gabe Watson DL Michigan 6032 341 9 1/2 33 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Spare tire and very soft.

Monday Practice Notes: Inconsistent all day. Looked heavy footed during drills and at times was easily locked up by opponents. The there were times where he showed great hand technique, defeating opponents and moving laterally outside the box to make plays.

Babatunde Oshinowo DL Stanford 6013 302 9 7/8 35 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Solid and wide.

Monday Practice Notes: Worked hard and displayed both quickness and technique. Presented himself as a straight-line, first-move lineman for the most part.

Jon Alston LB Stanford 6001 218 8 1/8 31 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Nice build, very strong looking.

Monday Practice Notes: Explosive and showed great hip movement in pass coverage drills. Fast to the sidelines and quick up the field. Very tentative and his game showed a lot of hesitation.

Chad Greenway LB Iowa 6021 242 9 1/2 32 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thick with some muscle tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Solid session. Technically and mentally very sound. Made several plays and was always in the right position. Was asked to long snap and looked horrible.

Abdul Hodge LB Iowa 5116 233 8 1/4 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Thick, well built and looks very strong.

Monday Practice Notes: Displayed a lot of skill in pass coverage. Fluid in reverse with a good back pedal. Could not get off blocks.

Clint Ingram LB Oklahoma 6013 240 9 5/8 32
Weigh-In Notes: Solid and very thick.

Monday Practice Notes: Outstanding in run defense, defeating blocks up the field to make the tackle. Almost equally as bad in pass defense and was caught out of position or just got plain beat.

Brian Iwuh LB Colorado 5115 227 8 3/4 31 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Broad shoulders and solid build.

Monday Practice Notes: Showed good explosion and a jarring hitting style. Quickly filled gaps and forced a fumble. Was not nearly as effective in pass coverage. Used solely at linebacker.

D'Qwell Jackson LB Maryland 6002 228 8 7/8 31
Weigh-In Notes: Slender but very well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Solid all-around game. Scrapes to the ball in run defense and was constantly around the action.

Jahmile Addae DB West Virginia 5097 201 9 1/4 31 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Stout with big arms.

Monday Practice Notes: Explosive up the field in run defense and threw his body around to make tackles. Had a lot of trouble in coverage constantly getting beat or trailing his man.

Will Blackmon DB Boston College 5116 200 8 7/7 33
Weigh-In Notes: Slender but nice, athletic build.

Monday Practice Notes: Struggled and the lay-off from the position really hurt. Gave up a lot of underneath receptions through the early part of the session and seemed to have little sense of timing. Picked it up late in the afternoon.

Daniel Bullocks DB Nebraska 6004 209 10 1/2 31 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Big upper body and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked better than expected during coverage drills then struggled playing the ball during scrimmage. Solid in run defense. Used at strong safety.

Tye Hill DB Clemson 5092 183 9 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Stout and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked like the fasted DB on the field today. Great closing and recovery speed. Had a slip-up early in the session but really came on strong late in the afternoon, defending a number of passes.

Darrell Hunter DB Miami-Oh 5116 205 8 5/8 30 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Compact build.

Monday Practice Notes: Started strong but fizzled. Physically impressive yet was slow locating the ball and gave up a lot of deep passes.

Anwar Phillips DB Penn State 5111 187 8 32
Weigh-In Notes: Very lean.

Monday Practice Notes: The best defensive back on the field today. Shows a great ability to stay with opposing receivers out from their breaks, offering blanket coverage. Stayed step-for-step with opponents across the field. Really looked good today.

David Pittman DB Northwestern State 5107 177 9 1/2 30 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Very lean.

Monday Practice Notes: Fundamentally sound but looked overmatched today, giving up a lot of receptions to bigger wide outs.

Anthony Smith DB Syracuse 5114 192 8 3/5 30 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Small, slim build.

Monday Practice Notes: Adequate day but nothing spectacular. Covered well in the short field.

John Torp P Colorado 6016 206 9 1/2 31
Weigh-In Notes:

Monday Practice Notes: Displayed a big, strong leg. Consistently punted the ball 50-yards, getting excellent hang time on the ball. Even handled the terrible snaps sent his way. Was not asked to directional kick.

For more, See http://nfldraft.scout.com/2/492126.html

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SoCal...who gets to coach these teams? Somewhere in the back of my mind I seem to recall that the losing coaching staff in each conference championship game coaches the Senior Bowl...though that may have been a while back or I may be mixing this up with something else.

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Monday Night Buzz from Mobile

There is some concern about the health of Marcus McNeill, the big offensive tackle from Auburn. Suffering from a back injury, the word is medical red flags will be raised between now and April. which will negatively effect McNeill's draft stock.

Another player rumored to be injured is Minnesota center Greg Eslinger. Originally slated to play in this contest, Eslinger pulled himself from the game. Sources from the Shrine Game on hand here in Mobile have told us Eslinger also pulled himself from that All Star contest last week.

Scouts on hand are still scratching their heads as to why Penn State cornerback Alan Zemaitis was a last minute no-show. Based on the play of college teammate Anwar Phillips and Clemson's Tye Hill today, it was a definite mistake.

Finally the big buzz here in Mobile is not about the Senior Bowl, rather the combine.

For years players and their representatives have complained about the slow turf at the RCA Dome, even though more and more players break the 4.30 second barrier in the forty every year. There was talk that the field turf in Indianapolis was to be ripped up and replaced with a faster surface for the Colts. The thought process was it would be ready for the NFL-combine, which begins in earnest on February 22nd.

That may not be the case, though no one can say for sure. Some NFL team executives on hand say the turf will be replaced in time for the combine while others say it is not going to be replaced at all.

For more, See http://nfldraft.scout.com/2/492270.html

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Originally Posted by footstepsfrom#27

SoCal...who gets to coach these teams? Somewhere in the back of my mind I seem to recall that the losing coaching staff in each conference championship game coaches the Senior Bowl...though that may have been a while back or I may be mixing this up with something else.

I dont know how they come up with it, but this year Mike Nolan and his 49er assistants will be coaching one team while Jeff Fisher and his Titans assistants will be coaching the other.

If I were running things, I wouldnt allow NFL staffs to run these things. This provides a huge informational advantage to 2 teams over the rest of the league. 30 clubs have a couple scouts at this thing, they obviously can only watch one positional drill at a time and from what I understand if the practices are taped by the coaching staff in charge, they are not released to the rest of the league. Its just an obscene advantage to have every position coach there on your staff looking at every key senior prospect there at his respective coaching position with hands on training and scouting going on all day.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

I dont know how they come up with it, but this year Mike Nolan and his 49er assistants will be coaching one team while Jeff Fisher and his Titans assistants will be coaching the other.

If I were running things, I wouldnt allow NFL staffs to run these things. This provides a huge informational advantage to 2 teams over the rest of the league. 30 clubs have a couple scouts at this thing, they obviously can only watch one positional drill at a time and from what I understand if the practices are taped by the coaching staff in charge, they are not released to the rest of the league. Its just an obscene advantage to have every position coach there on your staff looking at every key senior prospect there at his respective coaching position with hands on training and scouting going on all day.

That's what I was thinking...and hoping Shanny & Co. were going to get this as a booby prize for losing the AFCCC game...to bad.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Monday Night Buzz from Mobile

There is some concern about the health of Marcus McNeill, the big offensive tackle from Auburn. Suffering from a back injury, the word is medical red flags will be raised between now and April. which will negatively effect McNeill's draft stock.

Another player rumored to be injured is Minnesota center Greg Eslinger. Originally slated to play in this contest, Eslinger pulled himself from the game. Sources from the Shrine Game on hand here in Mobile have told us Eslinger also pulled himself from that All Star contest last week.

Scouts on hand are still scratching their heads as to why Penn State cornerback Alan Zemaitis was a last minute no-show. Based on the play of college teammate Anwar Phillips and Clemson's Tye Hill today, it was a definite mistake.

Finally the big buzz here in Mobile is not about the Senior Bowl, rather the combine.

For years players and their representatives have complained about the slow turf at the RCA Dome, even though more and more players break the 4.30 second barrier in the forty every year. There was talk that the field turf in Indianapolis was to be ripped up and replaced with a faster surface for the Colts. The thought process was it would be ready for the NFL-combine, which begins in earnest on February 22nd.

That may not be the case, though no one can say for sure. Some NFL team executives on hand say the turf will be replaced in time for the combine while others say it is not going to be replaced at all.

For more, See http://nfldraft.scout.com/2/492270.html

That should drop those guys to the 2/4 rounds unless they show up big at the combine. Broncs can get some great OL in rounds 2-4 and save the firsts for DL and pass receiving option.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Originally Posted by Big Guy

That should drop those guys to the 2/4 rounds unless they show up big at the combine. Broncs can get some great OL in rounds 2-4 and save the firsts for DL and pass receiving option.

We CAN do that...but SHOULD we? I keep wondering what our offensive line looks like if we combine 1st round talent with the stretch zone blocking schemes. We get pushed around in pass coverage and if Jake wasn't so mobile he'd be getting 2 inches shorter each year. If we can find 6'2" 285 and mobility in the 5th round, could't we find 6'4" and 325 in the 1st round with the same mobility? Maybe...maybe not. But somewhere we need to add some beef so we're not getting shoved backwards all the time in the passing game.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Originally Posted by footstepsfrom#27

We CAN do that...but SHOULD we? I keep wondering what our offensive line looks like if we combine 1st round talent with the stretch zone blocking schemes. We get pushed around in pass coverage and if Jake wasn't so mobile he'd be getting 2 inches shorter each year. If we can find 6'2" 285 and mobility in the 5th round, could't we find 6'4" and 325 in the 1st round with the same mobility? Maybe...maybe not. But somewhere we need to add some beef so we're not getting shoved backwards all the time in the passing game.

I agree that Ol is one of the priorities for the offseason, but I think a real fix rather than a patch to the DL and a viable third receiving option are more important if the right players are available.

[SoCalBronco]

Originally Posted by Big Guy

That should drop those guys to the 2/4 rounds unless they show up big at the combine. Broncs can get some great OL in rounds 2-4 and save the firsts for DL and pass receiving option.

I would pass out if Eslinger fell into our lap at 2.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

I would pass out if Eslinger fell into our lap at 2.

I'll send the ambulance and oxygen

[OrangeShadow]

Joseph Addai sounds like a rb id like to see here.
Demetrius Williams also sounds real impressive

[meangene]

Originally Posted by OrangeShadow

Joseph Addai sounds like a rb id like to see here.
Demetrius Williams also sounds real impressive

Addai does sound like a Bronco type of back. He was awesome in the bowl game after playing much of the year on a bad ankle.

[El Guapo]

Thomas Howard LB UTEP 6027 234 10 1/4 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Stout and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Consistently plays too high. His playing speed should be brought into question as well.

this guy will go in the first or early second... too bad we dont need a LB.

[The Big E]

Thanks, SoCal. Very interesting stuff.

Kiwanuka seemed to have had a hard time, didn't beat anyone all day. A lot of mocks have him coming here, so I hope he is all he is cracked up to be. DL seems to always have the biggest bust potential.

Sounds like Derek Hagan was impressive, though, making great adjustments on errant throws. All homering aside, I wouldn't mind seeing him in Denver next season.

[Rascal]

ugh...all the d-lineman seemed to suck it up.

[ChampBailey24]

i want WR Derek Hagan from Arizona State!

[Master___Pain]

If I may homer for a minute, I am very interested to see what Brian Iwuh does this week. He started as a Safety at CU, and had great ball hawking skills. If memory serves me correct he started the B12 CG in 2002 and the Alaomo bowl at Safety as a true Frosh, and started a handful of games in 2003 as a Soph. He had a really rough go in 2003, read the link but played quite well at OLB his Junior and senior seasons. I see him as a poor mans Michael Boulware

Oh, he also lined up at DE some, albeit he's to small in the NFL but he is a great blitzer.

[Broncoman13]

Obviously a lot of things can and probably will with this draft. Right now, if I have my choice in this draft of players likely to be available at our slots, I gotta go Eric Winston 1a. Then with 1b. I take Martin Nance. Hagan looked good and I've liked him all season long. I've been a supporter when many questioned his athleticsm. That being said, Martin Nance at 6'4 is a great receiver. If you could talk me into believeing that he would last until our 2nd round pick I'd wait and grab Marcedes Lewis here... but I doubt Nance lasts. If he runs a great 40 he may not be there for us at 29. If he runs pathetically slow (4.6 range) then he could well slip to our 2nd rounder. So assuming we draft Winston and Nance in the 1st, I'd love to get my hands on either Mangold or Eslinger in the 2nd. I bet Mangold goes early in the 2nd... possibly even late in the 1st to someone like the Steelers who prefer a faster, leaner, more athletic center. Eslinger though, when you consider his style and size and the recent injury news, will likely be there for the taking with our 2nd round pick. In the 3rd round we have a bunch of ways we can go. I'd prefer to go with Bullocks out of Nebraska, but he's not the safety his brother was and is more of a tweener (CB/Safety). Still, his speed would be an upgrade over team favorite John Lynch. If Georgia's Greg Blue somehow slipped that would be an ideal pick as well. If we get one comp 3rd I'd like to see it used on Victor Adeyanju. He's not well known (yet!) and has good speed for a DE. There are certainly better and more polished pass rushers in this draft, but given our scheme I'd prefer not to pay premium prices for a guy that we wouldn't likely utilize in the first place. Adeyanju likely finds his way into round two though which is too high for us to draft a DE for the above mentioned reasons. If he's not available I'd not be upset with either Dusty Dvoracek or Omar Jacobs. Also keep in mind that we may be able to ship our own 3rd rounder for Ricky Williams. I'd do it in a heart beat!!! In fact, it wouldn't take much provocation for me to give in to sending our 2nd round pick for Ricky Williams. In our system, he's a top 5 back in the league. I'm not as concerned about him going batty... he's been put in a situation that he doesn't want to face again. Personally, I think he's grown from it and will do even better in the future.

To start day two off I think we go after more OL. I'm not full-up on all of the names that will last into day two so I'm not gonna even garner a guess. If we end up getting a 4th round comp pick, I hope we consider drafting Michael Robinson (QB, Penn St.). Not to play QB though. The kid is an athlete first and foremost. He's strong, he's quick, and I'm guessing he can make the transition to WR. Several have done it. He has similar size to Boldin. I'm not saying he's in or every will be in the same category as Boldin, but there is a possibility. Both players are VERY SIMILAR. Especially when you look at what they did in college. Robinson has had more snaps at QB, but that's the only big difference. We're not talking wasting a 1st round pick on a guy like Matt Jones here... we're talking 4th round pick for a guy that could turn out to be a pretty solid contributor to our receiving corps.

I'd also like to see us take a chance on either Jeremy Bloom or Skylar Green. Don't care which. I know most of the hometowners would prefer Bloom, which is fine. I just want a dedicated return man. Keep 5 receivers on the team and one of them will be Green or Bloom who will suit every game to play 4th receiver and return kicks/punts. Charlie Adams isn't scaring anybody. Darrent is good, but we likely won't use him b/c he'll be our 2nd CB. Once again, a good return man is a priority. Shiit, I wouldn't be opposed to taking BOTH Bloom and Green just to make damn sure we get a big play threat back there!

[Broncoman13]

Skyler Green
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185 | 40-Time: 4.49

Official Bio

Strengths:
Good athlete...Very fast and quick with great acceleration...Has a solid build...Runs good routes...Extremely tough to tackle and has great vision...Elusive in the open field and the fun is just starting once he gets the ball in his hands...Is very strong...Tough and plays like a guy who is much bigger...Has good hands and adjusts to the ball well...Good intangibles...Also a tremendous return man.

Weaknesses:
Does not have the height you look for...Durability is a concern and he has dealt with some injuries throughout his career...Will struggle to beat the jam at the line...Is not much of a blocker...Did not come close to playing up to the level most expected as a junior or senior...Might have a limited upside in the NFL.

Notes:
Cousin of former LSU standouts Jarvis and Howard Green who now play in the NFL...Dynamic playmaker who is better known for his ability on special teams than on offense...Will probably have to make his mark as a backup or slot receiver and return man...Might never be a star but can help a pro team in many ways.




Jeremy Bloom
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 175 | 40-Time: n/a

Official Bio

Strengths:


Weaknesses:


Notes:



Scouting Report Coming Soon!

[Master___Pain]

Originally Posted by Master___Pain

If I may homer for a minute, I am very interested to see what Brian Iwuh does this week. He started as a Safety at CU, and had great ball hawking skills. If memory serves me correct he started the B12 CG in 2002 and the Alaomo bowl at Safety as a true Frosh, and started a handful of games in 2003 as a Soph. He had a really rough go in 2003, read the link but played quite well at OLB his Junior and senior seasons. I see him as a poor mans Michael Boulware

Oh, he also lined up at DE some, albeit he's to small in the NFL but he is a great blitzer.

Normally I would not "Watermock" myself, but I find it interesting that Iwuh was the first player mentioned today by Scout.com

[DBroncos4life]

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Player


Memphis RB DeAngelo Williams measured shorter and lighter than expected at the Senior Bowl.
The wildly productive running back is expected to be a high first-round pick. He measured at 5'8 and 207 pounds, but has generally been listed at 5'10, 217 pounds in the past. This shouldn't kill his draft stock, but it won't help either. Jan. 24 - 12:30



Thats not good at all.

[WABronco]

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Player


Memphis RB DeAngelo Williams measured shorter and lighter than expected at the Senior Bowl.
The wildly productive running back is expected to be a high first-round pick. He measured at 5'8 and 207 pounds, but has generally been listed at 5'10, 217 pounds in the past. This shouldn't kill his draft stock, but it won't help either. Jan. 24 - 12:30



Thats not good at all.

Hey, maybe he'll drop to us then. He's an awesome back, that's all there is to it.

[DBroncos4life]

Originally Posted by WABronco

Hey, maybe he'll drop to us then. He's an awesome back, that's all there is to it.

Ok so we cry about Bell's size so we pick a smaller back the him in the first? No thanks.

[WABronco]

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

Ok so we cry about Bell's size so we pick a smaller back the him in the first? No thanks.

No no no no. DeAngelo is a far better back...already...than Tatum will ever be. He can run inside, outside, catch. It's not really a weight issue to me, it's how he's built. He's pretty solid.



He's a great inside runner already and is tough to bring down because of his stature.