2009 Rookie Draft Picks (1 Viewer)

[MAC_32]

Man, CJ Spiller's game is absolutely filthy. I think he's the most explosive play maker at RB in this draft, and that includes if LeSean McCoy declares.

 

[FUBAR]

Great day for prospects on TV right now.

Stafford/Moreno vs. GT

Briscoe/Maclin going in the slavery rivalry

Spiller vs. SC (Eric Norwood looks good too, any chance he declares?)

Wilson looks good vs. Miami

 

[EBF]

Man, CJ Spiller's game is absolutely filthy. I think he's the most explosive play maker at RB in this draft, and that includes if LeSean McCoy declares.

Without question. McCoy has quicker feet, but Spiller is faster and more explosive.He'll probably put on a clinic at the combine. As I've said before, Chris Johnson is making CJ Spiller a lot of money. The NFL is a copycat league. Teams are going to see the success Chris Johnson is having in Tennessee and think they can duplicate it with Spiller. I definitely think he has a chance to be a first round NFL draft pick.

 

[FUBAR]

Man, CJ Spiller's game is absolutely filthy. I think he's the most explosive play maker at RB in this draft, and that includes if LeSean McCoy declares.

Without question. McCoy has quicker feet, but Spiller is faster and more explosive.He'll probably put on a clinic at the combine. As I've said before, Chris Johnson is making CJ Spiller a lot of money. The NFL is a copycat league. Teams are going to see the success Chris Johnson is having in Tennessee and think they can duplicate it with Spiller. I definitely think he has a chance to be a first round NFL draft pick.

I'd love to see what the Patriots could do with him.

 

[MAC_32]

Another positive mark on Maclin's resume - toughness, guy hurts his back/hip in a tight game and refuses to come out of the game and makes a huge play to set up the go ahead TD before limping off the field again.

EDIT: and he came back out onto the field AGAIN

 

[Chachi]

Crabtree injured

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Michael Crabtree, the leading receiver for No. 7 Texas Tech, did not return in the second half after injuring his right foot midway through the second quarter.

Crabtree jumped and pulled in a 6-yard pass between two Baylor defenders at the Bears 1.

A television replay showed he twisted his right ankle as he landed. He hobbled to the Red Raiders bench and a few minutes later was taken to the locker room on a motorized cart.

Crabtree came out after the second half began with a boot on his right foot and limped along the bench talking with teammates.

 

[MAC_32]

Speaking of injuries, Harvin was hurt in today's game too, looked like an ankle sprain. He wasn't back in when I stopped watching at 35-9 and I doubt he came back in after that either.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Speaking of injuries, Harvin was hurt in today's game too, looked like an ankle sprain. He wasn't back in when I stopped watching at 35-9 and I doubt he came back in after that either.

Yep, it didn't look good either. Doubt he plays next week, and if he does it'll be at far from 100%.

 

[aposulli]

I know it's a copout, but I can't possibly be giving a fair evaluation of all the Rookie talent with just an Overall Top 12, so here are the guys I'm looking at as potential top 20 (or so) rookie picks in a typical non-PPR dynasty draft...

QBs

Matthew Stafford*

Sam Bradford**

Colt McCoy*

Mark Sanchez*

Josh Freeman*

Nate Davis*

RBs

Knowshon Moreno**

Chris Wells*

LeSean McCoy**

C.J. Spiller*

DeMarco Murray**

Evan Royster**

Rashad Jennings

Javon Ringer

Shonn Greene*

Donald Brown*

LeGarrette Blount*

James Davis

Stafon Johnson*

Ben Tate*

Jeremiah Johnson

Devin Moore

Arian Foster

WRs

Michael Crabtree**

Jeremy Maclin**

Darius Heyward-Bey*

Percy Harvin*

Kenny Britt*

Juaquin Iglesias

Brandon LaFell*

Derrick Williams

Louis Murphy

TEs

Jermaine Gresham*

Travis Beckum

Brandon Pettigrew

Chase Coffman

IDPs

James Lauirnaitis

Ray Maualuga

Brandon Spikes*

Aaron Curry

Gerald McRath*

Brian Cushing

Micah Johnson*

Joe Pawelek*

Aaron Maybin**

Everette Brown*

Darry Beckwith

Mark Herzlich*

Sean Weatherspoon*

Michael Johnson

George Selvie*

Clint Sintim

Brian Orakpo

Some of these guys are likely to stay in college, but they all have the potential to be solid NFL contributors sooner rather than later.

 

[Yitbos69]

You don't hear alot of people talk about this guy much.....

Glen Coffee 6'2" 197

2008 STATS

220 1,347 10

 

[BeTheMatch]

You don't hear alot of people talk about this guy much.....Glen Coffee 6'2" 1972008 STATS 220 1,347 10

I was thinking that too. Every time I see him play, which isn't very often, he impresses me.

 

[BigTex]

You don't hear alot of people talk about this guy much.....Glen Coffee 6'2" 1972008 STATS 220 1,347 10

I was thinking that too. Every time I see him play, which isn't very often, he impresses me.

A source has told BamaOnLine.com that running back Glen Coffee plans to submit his name to the NFL Draft Advisory Board for feedback on his draft status. The board projects draft status for any third-year college players who ask for it and is merely a precursor to a decision on whether to turn pro early. An application to the NFL Draft Advisory Board does not affect a player's NCAA eligibility nor obligate a player to leave school early, so there is no downside for any junior to apply for feedback.With a Sugar Bowl appearance pending, Coffee has already secured one of the top 10 rushing seasons in Alabama history with 1,347 yards on 220 carries. The junior from Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., averaged 6.1 yards per carry and scored 10 touchdowns, leading a Crimson Tide running game that helped key a 12-1 season and an appearance in the SEC Championship Game.

 

[Boone22]

 

[FUBAR]

You don't hear alot of people talk about this guy much.....Glen Coffee 6'2" 1972008 STATS 220 1,347 10

I was thinking that too. Every time I see him play, which isn't very often, he impresses me.

A source has told BamaOnLine.com that running back Glen Coffee plans to submit his name to the NFL Draft Advisory Board for feedback on his draft status. The board projects draft status for any third-year college players who ask for it and is merely a precursor to a decision on whether to turn pro early. An application to the NFL Draft Advisory Board does not affect a player's NCAA eligibility nor obligate a player to leave school early, so there is no downside for any junior to apply for feedback.With a Sugar Bowl appearance pending, Coffee has already secured one of the top 10 rushing seasons in Alabama history with 1,347 yards on 220 carries. The junior from Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., averaged 6.1 yards per carry and scored 10 touchdowns, leading a Crimson Tide running game that helped key a 12-1 season and an appearance in the SEC Championship Game.

I never thought of him as a good NFL prospect, he just isn't fast enough or big enough. Yet he's done well.

 

[Keith Lewis]

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma Sooners running back DeMarco Murray will have surgery to address a partial rupture of his left hamstring tendon and will not play in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game against Florida Gators on Jan. 8.

The school said that according to head trainer Scott Anderson, it will be about five months before Murray is cleared to resume training.

I wonder what this does for his chances of coming out/returning to school. Bradford to me sounds like he's going to enter the draft.

 

[Brewzers]

Bradford to me sounds like he's going to enter the draft.

The Sooners have one of the most impressive OLines in college football history and I think they are all seniors. Could be a big blow to Bradford's numbers/value if he comes back for another year. Leinarts decision to return for his senior year cost him 8 digits. I don't see how Bradford's stock can go any higher than it is right now, especially with a good showing in the Florida game. I think you are right, Bradford will probably jump.

 

[FUBAR]

Bradford to me sounds like he's going to enter the draft.

The Sooners have one of the most impressive OLines in college football history and I think they are all seniors. Could be a big blow to Bradford's numbers/value if he comes back for another year. Leinarts decision to return for his senior year cost him 8 digits. I don't see how Bradford's stock can go any higher than it is right now, especially with a good showing in the Florida game. I think you are right, Bradford will probably jump.

The chance to throw to Calvin has to intrigue him. Of course, that does mean playing for one of the worst franchises in the business, but if he can bring them to some level of success, the city will love him.Of course, Stafford could land there, which could push him to St. Louis, San Fran - could he possibly slip to Chicago or Tampa?

 

[jurb26]

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma Sooners running back DeMarco Murray will have surgery to address a partial rupture of his left hamstring tendon and will not play in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game against Florida Gators on Jan. 8.

The school said that according to head trainer Scott Anderson, it will be about five months before Murray is cleared to resume training.

I wonder what this does for his chances of coming out/returning to school. Bradford to me sounds like he's going to enter the draft.

I'd have to assume this will mean Murray goes back to Oklahoma for 2009. This will be a pretty significant blow for Oklahoma heading into the game vs. Florida.

 

[Keith Lewis]

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma Sooners running back DeMarco Murray will have surgery to address a partial rupture of his left hamstring tendon and will not play in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game against Florida Gators on Jan. 8.

The school said that according to head trainer Scott Anderson, it will be about five months before Murray is cleared to resume training.

I wonder what this does for his chances of coming out/returning to school. Bradford to me sounds like he's going to enter the draft.

I'd have to assume this will mean Murray goes back to Oklahoma for 2009. This will be a pretty significant blow for Oklahoma heading into the game vs. Florida.

I was hoping he'd have a great game and come out, I doubt he will now being the 5 month recovery time, he won't even be ready for the combine and I think the combine is a big plus for Murray.

 

[Burning Sensation]

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma Sooners running back DeMarco Murray will have surgery to address a partial rupture of his left hamstring tendon and will not play in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game against Florida Gators on Jan. 8.

The school said that according to head trainer Scott Anderson, it will be about five months before Murray is cleared to resume training.

I wonder what this does for his chances of coming out/returning to school. Bradford to me sounds like he's going to enter the draft.

I'd have to assume this will mean Murray goes back to Oklahoma for 2009. This will be a pretty significant blow for Oklahoma heading into the game vs. Florida.

I was hoping he'd have a great game and come out, I doubt he will now being the 5 month recovery time, he won't even be ready for the combine and I think the combine is a big plus for Murray.

Someone mentioned that the Sooners Oline are all seniors, if that is true, that might persuade Murray to come out. Also, Michael Bush was hurt his entire senior season, and he declared, knowing he would likely be picked late in the draft. Fact is these guys have a shot to make $$, and thats hard to pass up unless your Matt Leinart and already rich.

 

[jurb26]

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma Sooners running back DeMarco Murray will have surgery to address a partial rupture of his left hamstring tendon and will not play in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game against Florida Gators on Jan. 8.

The school said that according to head trainer Scott Anderson, it will be about five months before Murray is cleared to resume training.

I wonder what this does for his chances of coming out/returning to school. Bradford to me sounds like he's going to enter the draft.

I'd have to assume this will mean Murray goes back to Oklahoma for 2009. This will be a pretty significant blow for Oklahoma heading into the game vs. Florida.

I was hoping he'd have a great game and come out, I doubt he will now being the 5 month recovery time, he won't even be ready for the combine and I think the combine is a big plus for Murray.

Someone mentioned that the Sooners Oline are all seniors, if that is true, that might persuade Murray to come out. Also, Michael Bush was hurt his entire senior season, and he declared, knowing he would likely be picked late in the draft. Fact is these guys have a shot to make $$, and thats hard to pass up unless your Matt Leinart and already rich.

It is true that OU has all seniors on their Oline. That is one of the great reasons the unit has been so dominant this year. However, there could be a silver lining if Murray comes back and becomes a featured RB. OU has had great recruiting classes the past few years, so I'm sure they have plenty of talent in waiting along the Oline. Of course chemistry and experience will be a concern.

 

[Barry Jive and The Uptown Five]

(assuming Sam Bradford does not declare) Nate Davis is the best QB prospect in the 2009 draft.Detailed analysis to come after tonight's game, the MAC Championship, and their Bowl game.If I forget, send me a message and remind me.

Are we waiting for all three games?Because the MAC Championship was a DISASTER for Nate Davis!As a Husker faithful, I tip my hat to the fantastic coaching job by Turner Gill @ Buffalo. Taking over a team that won 6 games in the previous 5 seasons, combined. Gill gets the MAC title in year 3.Oh yeah, and to the Auburn alums who shunned him in favor of Gene Chizik, I say thank you on behlaf of TG & his wife.

 

[MAC_32]

(assuming Sam Bradford does not declare) Nate Davis is the best QB prospect in the 2009 draft.Detailed analysis to come after tonight's game, the MAC Championship, and their Bowl game.If I forget, send me a message and remind me.

Are we waiting for all three games?Because the MAC Championship was a DISASTER for Nate Davis!As a Husker faithful, I tip my hat to the fantastic coaching job by Turner Gill @ Buffalo. Taking over a team that won 6 games in the previous 5 seasons, combined. Gill gets the MAC title in year 3.Oh yeah, and to the Auburn alums who shunned him in favor of Gene Chizik, I say thank you on behlaf of TG & his wife.

First bad performance I've seen from him, been casually watching him for two years.I don't go into detail about anyone until after the season, I have preliminary opinions but there's a lot of information that becomes available in January and February that can alter those opinions.

 

[PlayaHata]

FWIW, it was all over local sports radio prior to the BSU/Buffalo game that Nate Davis was sick with the flu or something. He obviously went ahead and played, but it may at least in part explain his poor (OK horrid) performance.

Also, BSU coach Brady Hoke has accepted the head coaching position at SDSU, so that may make Nate Davis more inclined to declare for the NFL draft.

 

[awesomeness]

FWIW, it was all over local sports radio prior to the BSU/Buffalo game that Nate Davis was sick with the flu or something. He obviously went ahead and played, but it may at least in part explain his poor (OK horrid) performance.Also, BSU coach Brady Hoke has accepted the head coaching position at SDSU, so that may make Nate Davis more inclined to declare for the NFL draft.

That seems like a step down on the coaching ladder to me, Hoke must be getting good money there.

 

[FUBAR]

FWIW, it was all over local sports radio prior to the BSU/Buffalo game that Nate Davis was sick with the flu or something. He obviously went ahead and played, but it may at least in part explain his poor (OK horrid) performance.Also, BSU coach Brady Hoke has accepted the head coaching position at SDSU, so that may make Nate Davis more inclined to declare for the NFL draft.

I had not heard that, but it does a long ways towards explaining that game. And yes, I think with the HC leaving, Davis is gone.

 

[FUBAR]

FWIW, it was all over local sports radio prior to the BSU/Buffalo game that Nate Davis was sick with the flu or something. He obviously went ahead and played, but it may at least in part explain his poor (OK horrid) performance.Also, BSU coach Brady Hoke has accepted the head coaching position at SDSU, so that may make Nate Davis more inclined to declare for the NFL draft.

That seems like a step down on the coaching ladder to me, Hoke must be getting good money there.

Seems a lateral move to me, with potential for a larger payoff. A highly successful team in the Mountain West will get a lot more national attention and a better bowl than an equally successful MAC team. Right now SDSU sucks, but that's why they hired him. I'll expect to see him moving on up the NCAA ladder in the next few years after he makes SDSU respectable. He wouldnt have left his alma mater if it wasn't a better gig.

 

[SierraKiloBravo]

 

[PlayaHata]

FWIW, it was all over local sports radio prior to the BSU/Buffalo game that Nate Davis was sick with the flu or something. He obviously went ahead and played, but it may at least in part explain his poor (OK horrid) performance.Also, BSU coach Brady Hoke has accepted the head coaching position at SDSU, so that may make Nate Davis more inclined to declare for the NFL draft.

That seems like a step down on the coaching ladder to me, Hoke must be getting good money there.

Seems a lateral move to me, with potential for a larger payoff. A highly successful team in the Mountain West will get a lot more national attention and a better bowl than an equally successful MAC team. Right now SDSU sucks, but that's why they hired him. I'll expect to see him moving on up the NCAA ladder in the next few years after he makes SDSU respectable. He wouldnt have left his alma mater if it wasn't a better gig.

As a BSU grad, I am totally ticked at Ball State for letting Hoke (and as a result Nate Davis) get away. Some of you may know national columnist Jason Whitlock (KC newspaper and does some side work for ESPN as well). He is a BSU grad, played football for the Cardinals and is very close to the program. He has been RAILING against the BSU administration over letting Brady Hoke go. Supposedly the only things Hoke asked for from the administration was higher salaries for his assistants and better football offices and Ball State couldn't even promise him that.I fear that Ball State football will soon be back in the toilet once again.

 

[Chachi]

Not sure about everyone else but my season is already over and would rather talk rookies than weather in Chicago, Brett Favre's future, who sits in week 17 or how great Ced Benson did yesterday, let's look towards 2009 already!

 

[gheemony]

 

[Yenrub]

 

[aposulli]

Does anyone know when the deadline is this year for underclassmen to declare?

Only potential Day 1 guys I see declaring from here on out among QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs are Sam Bradford, Nate Davis, Mark Sanchez, C.J. Spiller, Percy Harvin, Marshwan Gilyard, and Jermaine Gresham.

Colt McCoy would be the top guy not to delcare, with Tebow being the most-hyped returning Senior.

Brandon LaFell is another guy I think also might give the NFL a shot.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Does anyone know when the deadline is this year for underclassmen to declare?Only potential Day 1 guys I see declaring from here on out among QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs are Sam Bradford, Nate Davis, Mark Sanchez, C.J. Spiller, Percy Harvin, Marshwan Gilyard, and Jermaine Gresham.Colt McCoy would be the top guy not to delcare, with Tebow being the most-hyped returning Senior.Brandon LaFell, Stafon Johnson are a couple guys I think also might give the NFL a shot.

Jan. 15.

 

[offdee]

Does anyone know when the deadline is this year for underclassmen to declare?Only potential Day 1 guys I see declaring from here on out among QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs are Sam Bradford, Nate Davis, Mark Sanchez, C.J. Spiller, Percy Harvin, Marshwan Gilyard, and Jermaine Gresham.Colt McCoy would be the top guy not to delcare, with Tebow being the most-hyped returning Senior.Brandon LaFell, Stafon Johnson are a couple guys I think also might give the NFL a shot.

I don't believe Michael Crabtree or Jeremy Maclin have made it "official" yet.Stafon Johnson has said recently that he's returning to school.

 

[Brewzers]

Does anyone know when the deadline is this year for underclassmen to declare?Only potential Day 1 guys I see declaring from here on out among QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs are Sam Bradford, Nate Davis, Mark Sanchez, C.J. Spiller, Percy Harvin, Marshwan Gilyard, and Jermaine Gresham.Colt McCoy would be the top guy not to delcare, with Tebow being the most-hyped returning Senior.Brandon LaFell, Stafon Johnson are a couple guys I think also might give the NFL a shot.

I don't believe Michael Crabtree or Jeremy Maclin have made it "official" yet.Stafon Johnson has said recently that he's returning to school.

The only statements I can find for Stafon are from his Mom. She wants him to return to school, I assume she would be a big influence, but Stafon has only said he will consider the NFL.

 

[BigTex]

Does anyone know when the deadline is this year for underclassmen to declare?

Only potential Day 1 guys I see declaring from here on out among QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs are Sam Bradford, Nate Davis, Mark Sanchez, C.J. Spiller, Percy Harvin, Marshwan Gilyard, and Jermaine Gresham.

Colt McCoy would be the top guy not to delcare, with Tebow being the most-hyped returning Senior.

Brandon LaFell, Stafon Johnson are a couple guys I think also might give the NFL a shot.

I don't believe Michael Crabtree or Jeremy Maclin have made it "official" yet.Stafon Johnson has said recently that he's returning to school.

Crabtree: http://www.redraiders.com/2009/01/09/tech-crabtree-update/Reports are that both will be making it official soon.

 

[offdee]

Does anyone know when the deadline is this year for underclassmen to declare?

Only potential Day 1 guys I see declaring from here on out among QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs are Sam Bradford, Nate Davis, Mark Sanchez, C.J. Spiller, Percy Harvin, Marshwan Gilyard, and Jermaine Gresham.

Colt McCoy would be the top guy not to delcare, with Tebow being the most-hyped returning Senior.

Brandon LaFell, Stafon Johnson are a couple guys I think also might give the NFL a shot.

I don't believe Michael Crabtree or Jeremy Maclin have made it "official" yet.Stafon Johnson has said recently that he's returning to school.

The only statements I can find for Stafon are from his Mom. She wants him to return to school, I assume she would be a big influence, but Stafon has only said he will consider the NFL.

Running back Stafon Johnson, who confirmed at the Rose Bowl he is returning to USC, received word he could be taken as high as the third round in the NFL draft. http://usc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/08/...n-johnson/8190/

 

[aposulli]

Does anyone know when the deadline is this year for underclassmen to declare?

Only potential Day 1 guys I see declaring from here on out among QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs are Sam Bradford, Nate Davis, Mark Sanchez, C.J. Spiller, Percy Harvin, Marshwan Gilyard, and Jermaine Gresham.

Colt McCoy would be the top guy not to delcare, with Tebow being the most-hyped returning Senior.

Brandon LaFell, Stafon Johnson are a couple guys I think also might give the NFL a shot.

I don't believe Michael Crabtree or Jeremy Maclin have made it "official" yet.Stafon Johnson has said recently that he's returning to school.

The only statements I can find for Stafon are from his Mom. She wants him to return to school, I assume she would be a big influence, but Stafon has only said he will consider the NFL.

Running back Stafon Johnson, who confirmed at the Rose Bowl he is returning to USC, received word he could be taken as high as the third round in the NFL draft. http://usc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/08/...n-johnson/8190/

Ah, missed this.Also, yeah- Maclin and Crabtree haven't made it offcial yet.

Maclin probably already made his announcement, just waiting for the news to hit...

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=504887

 

[aposulli]

With all the names now in the hat, here is my top 12...

Player \ Pos \ Ht \ Wt \ 40 \ Comparison \ Notes

1. Michael Crabtree** \ WR \ 6'3" \ 214 \ 4.54 \ Brandon Marshall \ Great hands, strong runner, lacks elite speed and explosiveness

2. Knowshon Moreno** \ RB \ 5'11" \ 208 \ 4.48 \ Smaller Marshawn Lynch \ Hard runner, lacks ideal bulk for running style

3. LeSean McCoy** \ RB \ 5'11" \ 210 \ 4.49 \ Faster, taller Brian Westbrook \ Very good all-around skills, maturity a question

4. Jeremy Maclin** \ WR \ 6'1" \ 200 \ 4.38 \ Torry Holt \ Very good all-around skills, may lack ideal ability to break press coverage

5. Chris Wells* \ RB \ 6'1" \ 237 \ 4.53 \ Jamal Lewis \ Great size/speed combo, toughness a question

6. Percy Harvin* \ WR \ 5'11" \ 195 \ 4.36 \ Santana Moss \ Great explosiveness out of cuts, inexperienced receiver

7. Darrius Heyward-Bey* \ WR \ 6'2" \ 206 \ 4.37 \ Javon Walker \ Great deep threat, lacks ideal ability to break press coverage

8. Shonn Greene* \ RB \ 5'11" \ 235 \ 4.58 \ Rudi Johnson \ Can run through tacklers, not a threat as a receiver

9. Matthew Stafford* \ QB \ 6'3" \ 236 \ 4.78 \ Jay Cutler \ Great arm, confident in his decisions, conditioning a question

10. Donald Brown* \ RB \ 5'10" \ 210 \ 4.49 \ Less agile Thomas Jones \ Very good instincts, lacks ideal explosiveness

11. Brandon LaFell* \ WR \ 6'3" \ 210 \ 4.54 \ Leaner Dwayne Bowe \ Can make tough catches, inconsistent hands

12. Hakeem Nicks* \ WR \ 6'1" \ 210 \ 4.57 \ Jerry Porter \ Great strength, lacks ideal separation speed, questionable motivation

 

[-OZ-]

11. Brandon LaFell* \ WR \ 6'3" \ 210 \ 4.54 \ Leaner Dwayne Bowe \ Can make tough catches, inconsistent hands

I don't know that much about LaFell, how is he different from Brandon Lloyd aside from being taller?

 

[aposulli]

11. Brandon LaFell* \ WR \ 6'3" \ 210 \ 4.54 \ Leaner Dwayne Bowe \ Can make tough catches, inconsistent hands

I don't know that much about LaFell, how is he different from Brandon Lloyd aside from being taller?

He's bigger, faster, a better deep threat given his speed and size, and he's not as big of a knucklehead. Lloyd is coordinated, but not very quick or fast given his size.

 

[clwn_posse]

Early rankings: (PPR league)

1. LeSean McCoy RB Pittsburgh

2. Knowshon Moreno RB Georgia

3. Chris Wells RB Ohio State

4. Jeremy Maclin WR Missouri

5. Michael Crabtree WR Texas Tech

6. Percy Harvin RB/WR Florida

7. Shonn Green RB Iowa

8. Glenn Coffee RB Alabama

9. Donald Brown RB UConn

10. Kenny Britt WR Rutgers

11. Chase Coffman TE Missouri

12. Mark Sanchez QB USC

A lot of different guys could fit into the 10-12 spots but I'm excited about the top 9 guys.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I'd like to hear more about Coffee and Brown

 

[clwn_posse]

I'd like to hear more about Coffee and Brown

Both are good inside runners with at least enough speed to break long runs against college defenses. I think Coffee may have a bit more athleticism. Comparison style-wise I'll go with Ladell Betts for Brown. For Coffee, I haven't watched him enough to come up with an NFL comparison.

 

[-OZ-]

11. Brandon LaFell* \ WR \ 6'3" \ 210 \ 4.54 \ Leaner Dwayne Bowe \ Can make tough catches, inconsistent hands

I don't know that much about LaFell, how is he different from Brandon Lloyd aside from being taller?

He's bigger, faster, a better deep threat given his speed and size, and he's not as big of a knucklehead. Lloyd is coordinated, but not very quick or fast given his size.

thanks, so basically he's nothing like Lloyd except your comment after him. I realize a lot of WRs have that same problem, Lloyd is just the guy I think of when I hear it. I guess Bowe or maybe Braylon is a better comparison

 

[albuddah]

from what brief highlights i've seen, donald brown looks like a beast.

 

[Iron_Far]

Not too bad of a class.

Losing Murray and Spiller keeps this class from outstanding.

 

[broncofan13000]

(Rotoworld) Senior Bowl PR Director Kevin McDonald revealed that Javon Ringer will not participate in next week's pre-draft event due to a knee injury.Analysis: "We were told he had his knee scoped and would not be ready," McDonald said. Ringer, a projected first-round pick entering his senior season, was run into the ground by Mark Dantonio with 390 carries in 2008. He averaged only 2.9 YPC in the last four games and 4.1 for the season. Ringer had knee trouble in high school as well. This procedure is sure to affect his draft stock.

 

[Biabreakable]

Which of these QBs are for real?

Sam Bradford - Oklahoma

Matthew Stafford - Georgia

Mark Sanchez - USC

Others?

How would you rank them?