2011 Rookie Draft Picks (1 Viewer)

[EBF]

It's okay for a WR to be slim if he's also quick and fast, so I don't think the fact that Green is skinny is enough to damn him to failure. In a best case scenario I could see him becoming a Chad Johnson type at the next level, but I don't know if he's quite as quick. He's a long strider and those guys sometimes have trouble with lateral movement and separation. I see a little bit of that stiffness in Green. On the plus side, his deep speed and hands/coordination look good.

No way I would take him over Dez Bryant. Bryant is bigger, stronger, and laterally quicker with a skill set that translates perfectly to the pro game. He's about as close to can't-miss as you can hope for from a college WR.

 

[coolnerd]

Never to early to start following, but way too early to draw any definitive conclusions.

 

[Balco]

It's okay for a WR to be slim if he's also quick and fast, so I don't think the fact that Green is skinny is enough to damn him to failure. In a best case scenario I could see him becoming a Chad Johnson type at the next level, but I don't know if he's quite as quick. He's a long strider and those guys sometimes have trouble with lateral movement and separation. I see a little bit of that stiffness in Green. On the plus side, his deep speed and hands/coordination look good.No way I would take him over Dez Bryant. Bryant is bigger, stronger, and laterally quicker with a skill set that translates perfectly to the pro game. He's about as close to can't-miss as you can hope for from a college WR.

Some have disagreed with my comparison, but I see Bryant as a young Terrel Owens.

 

[EBF]

Watched the Stanford/Oregon game today. Andrew Luck is quite possibly the best QB in college football right now. He can make all the throws. More importantly, he consistently makes good decisions and accurate passes under pressure. I think he's a future top 5-10 NFL draft pick if he continues to progress as expected. He'll be eligible for the 2011 draft, but I wouldn't expect to see him in the pool until 2012 or 2013.

 

[Onions]

Watched the Stanford/Oregon game today. Andrew Luck is quite possibly the best QB in college football right now. He can make all the throws. More importantly, he consistently makes good decisions and accurate passes under pressure. I think he's a future top 5-10 NFL draft pick if he continues to progress as expected. He'll be eligible for the 2011 draft, but I wouldn't expect to see him in the pool until 2012 or 2013.

Agreed. Luck was outstanding today and demonstrated a strong arm, excellent decision making and pinpoint accuracy. Most people will look at the box score and and assume Gerhart led Stanford's offense...But in reality, Luck's excellent play opened up the Stanford running game.As I watched, I too thought Luck is easily the most impressive college QB I've seen in 2009.

I think he definitely has the potential to be a Top 5-10 NFL selection if he continues down this path.

I am very impressed.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Time to get this thread going again.

 

[EBF]

This class could be great if everything comes together. I don't want to say too much about individual players at this point because I have a developmental draft with several posters on this board.

 

[Bruno2]

Whats the consensus on LaMichael James, Ore RB? He's a redshirt freshman and I heard one of the announcers say during the game last week that he leads the nation in runs of 20+ yards or more. 2nd in the PAC-10 in rushing and 8th in the nation. He broke the Ducks freshman rushing record with 2 games left to play as well. From watching him play a lot this year, he looks like a Spiller Junior, very fast, and I've seen him display some power for his size. I guess my question is, is he a product of the system where lots of mediocore RBs have been very productive during the Belotti/Kelly era or does he have NFL type skills? He's on the small-ish side 5'9" 180, but he's only 19 years old, plenty of time to put some weight on his frame.

 

[EBF]

Whats the consensus on LaMichael James, Ore RB? He's a redshirt freshman and I heard one of the announcers say during the game last week that he leads the nation in runs of 20+ yards or more. 2nd in the PAC-10 in rushing and 8th in the nation. He broke the Ducks freshman rushing record with 2 games left to play as well. From watching him play a lot this year, he looks like a Spiller Junior, very fast, and I've seen him display some power for his size. I guess my question is, is he a product of the system where lots of mediocore RBs have been very productive during the Belotti/Kelly era or does he have NFL type skills? He's on the small-ish side 5'9" 180, but he's only 19 years old, plenty of time to put some weight on his frame.

Not really a fan of his NFL potential based on what I saw this season. He's fast in a straight line, but not Spiller fast. Thin frame. Limited power. Reasonably quick, but not a Devine/Best/Bush level juker. Basically just a speed back who excels because his offense sets him up with big holes and he's fast enough to exploit them. A more hyped version of Shane Vereen.I'll re-evaluate next season. Right now I don't have him on the same level as guys like Mark Ingram and Dion Lewis.

 

[awesomeness]

Whats the consensus on LaMichael James, Ore RB? He's a redshirt freshman and I heard one of the announcers say during the game last week that he leads the nation in runs of 20+ yards or more. 2nd in the PAC-10 in rushing and 8th in the nation. He broke the Ducks freshman rushing record with 2 games left to play as well. From watching him play a lot this year, he looks like a Spiller Junior, very fast, and I've seen him display some power for his size. I guess my question is, is he a product of the system where lots of mediocore RBs have been very productive during the Belotti/Kelly era or does he have NFL type skills? He's on the small-ish side 5'9" 180, but he's only 19 years old, plenty of time to put some weight on his frame.

Not really a fan of his NFL potential based on what I saw this season. He's fast in a straight line, but not Spiller fast. Thin frame. Limited power. Reasonably quick, but not a Devine/Best/Bush level juker. Basically just a speed back who excels because his offense sets him up with big holes and he's fast enough to exploit them. A more hyped version of Shane Vereen.I'll re-evaluate next season. Right now I don't have him on the same level as guys like Mark Ingram and Dion Lewis.

Don't sleep on Ryan Williams.

 

[broncofan13000]

This class could be great if everything comes together. I don't want to say too much about individual players at this point because I have a developmental draft with several posters on this board.

The potential of the 2011 WR class is off the charts. Should be 4 first rounders imho. What are some thoughts on Ryan Williams? Is he the consensus #2 RB for 2011 behind Ingram?

 

[EBF]

What are some thoughts on Ryan Williams? Is he the consensus #2 RB for 2011 behind Ingram?

I think so. Doesn't mean he deserves it, but right now I can't see anyone else who's going to be taken ahead of him.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Keep an eye on Torrey Smith at Maryland. I'm pretty sure he's a true soph, so he'll be in the '11 class if he comes out early. He's a WR & return man - 6'1", 200lbs. He gets likened to DHB a lot in these parts, but I don't like the comparison. He's fast, but not as fast as DHB (though I think he's got more "football quickness"). He has much better hands though, and isn't afraid of contact. His problem has been the awful QB play at Maryland (some of which, this year, is due to a catastropic amount of offensive injuries). He went 61 for 824 (13.5 ypr) with 5 TDs which, considering MD's woeful offense, was almost miraculous.

He's a fantastic return man, too.

I'm not the talent evaluator many here are and don't watch an exhaustive amount of games from around the country so I don't know how he stacks up with other WRs. He reminds me a bit of another ACC Torry - Holt, from NCSU.

Anyone got any opinions on Smith?

 

[lyon812]

Looks like Locker will be in the 2011 class as well.

 

[Balco]

What are some thoughts on Ryan Williams? Is he the consensus #2 RB for 2011 behind Ingram?

I think so. Doesn't mean he deserves it, but right now I can't see anyone else who's going to be taken ahead of him.

I really like Williams. Looking forward to catching more games of his next season. The draft, if underclassmen declare, has a chance to be very very good.Mark Ingram, Jake Locker, Andrew Luck, AJ Green, Julio Jones, Ryan Williams, Michael Floyd, and more. Just a ton of offensive talent.

 

[cstu]

Every NFL scout that I've heard talk about Jake Locker out of UW (Seattle) love him. He is a pure talent that needs to be developed. He has to increase his accuracy a long with his touch on the deep ball. There is rumor here that if he has a good year, that he might enter this coming draft.

I've been watching Locker since his sophomore year in high school. To say that he's a choir-boy is a huge understatement. This young man isn't and never was your typical high school athlete. He always exuded class. I can't say enough about his maturity and humility. All his high school teacher just raved about his behavior and work ethic. I have serious doubts he would leave UW early. I guess it could happen, but I just can't see it. He's just not that kind of young man.

I didn't know going pro early is an unclassy, immature and arrogant move.

 

[broncofan13000]

Ryan Broyles looked deadly in the Sun Bowl today. 13 catches 156 yards and 3 td's. Add his name to an already stacked 2011 WR class (aj, julio, floyd, baldwin, posey, brown)

Sun Bowl Highlights

Supposedly he's put his arrest (stealing gas) behind him from what i read...anyone know more about his work ethic/attitude?

 

[moderated]

Ryan Broyles looked deadly in the Sun Bowl today. 13 catches 156 yards and 3 td's. Add his name to an already stacked 2011 WR class (aj, julio, floyd, baldwin, posey, brown)

Sun Bowl Highlights

Supposedly he's put his arrest (stealing gas) behind him from what i read...anyone know more about his work ethic/attitude?

He's better then Dez.

 

[BigTex]

After Mark Ingram, i'd put Ryan Williams out of Virginia Tech as the #2 back. He's quick, hits the hole hard, fluid hips, breaks tackles, decent long speed.

The top of this draft is going to be VERY good imo. Mark Ingram, Ryan Williams, AJ Green, Julio Jones, and Michael Floyd all look like potential NFL studs.

Watched him for the first time and checked out some highlights of other games and it wouldn't surprise me if he became #1 RB in 2011

 

[EBF]

Ryan Broyles looked deadly in the Sun Bowl today. 13 catches 156 yards and 3 td's. Add his name to an already stacked 2011 WR class (aj, julio, floyd, baldwin, posey, brown)

Sun Bowl Highlights

Supposedly he's put his arrest (stealing gas) behind him from what i read...anyone know more about his work ethic/attitude?

He's better then Dez.

That's a HUUUUGE stretch. I was at the game yesterday. Broyles didn't stand out at all. That might sound shocking because of his stat line, but you have to look at the bigger picture. Stanford did a terrible job in pass coverage. They have some decent athletes at CB and S, but their scheme seemed very poor. Oklahoma receivers were wide open ALL DAY on slants, posts, outs, and any kind of crossing patterns. They never went downfield once. They didn't have to. Stanford was giving them 10-15 yards every play. That's why Landry Jones threw for 400+ yards and that's why Broyles had the stats he did. He wasn't out there dominating people and making incredible plays. His success was a product of the system.

He didn't look significantly better than Ryan Whalen or last year's Oklahoma fool's gold Juaquin Iglesias. He might end up being a middle round pick when he comes out, but he's not even in the same ballpark as Dez Bryant athletically.

 

[mikel2014]

How does this draft look to be stacking up to past years? Is this a draft to try to stockpile picks for?

 

[Balco]

How does this draft look to be stacking up to past years? Is this a draft to try to stockpile picks for?

If every star that is eligible comes out, it is better than the upcoming draft. Alot of high level talent.

 

[coolnerd]

How does this draft look to be stacking up to past years? Is this a draft to try to stockpile picks for?

If every star that is eligible comes out, it is better than the upcoming draft. Alot of high level talent.

this far out though between injuries, disappointing development, players not coming out early and the chance of no draft/football in 2011, I would be careful about loading up for the motherlode of talent.

 

[Iron_Far]

Updated after all of the juniors have declared. A nice round of talented seniors will be available next year...

A lot of questions about Pryor, but my stance remains that he will be a much better pro than guys like Vince Young, Vick, etc. Given the right system and coaching, might even be better than McNabb.

 

[Iron_Far]

"Disappointing" can't even begin to describe Julio Jones' year for me.

I will also have to roll my eyes at the "...used as a decoy" excuse that Saban and others have given for Jones' poor year.

 

[EBF]

I've got a lot to say about this group, but since the BYB developmental drafts involve so many FBGs, I'll probably keep my opinions to myself until those are over.

 

[offdee]

Updated after all of the juniors have declared. A nice round of talented seniors will be available next year...A lot of questions about Pryor, but my stance remains that he will be a much better pro than guys like Vince Young, Vick, etc. Given the right system and coaching, might even be better than McNabb.

I couldn't disagree with you more about this. Pryor will be a backup NFL QB at best.

 

[Balco]

Updated after all of the juniors have declared. A nice round of talented seniors will be available next year...A lot of questions about Pryor, but my stance remains that he will be a much better pro than guys like Vince Young, Vick, etc. Given the right system and coaching, might even be better than McNabb.

I couldn't disagree with you more about this. Pryor will be a backup NFL QB at best.

Guy has great athletic ability, but I have just not seen the progression at QB at all. Forces throws, makes bad decisions, and does not go through progressions. He has a lot of work to do.

 

[The Real Hipster Doofus]

Updated after all of the juniors have declared. A nice round of talented seniors will be available next year...A lot of questions about Pryor, but my stance remains that he will be a much better pro than guys like Vince Young, Vick, etc. Given the right system and coaching, might even be better than McNabb.

I couldn't disagree with you more about this. Pryor will be a backup NFL QB at best.

Guy has great athletic ability, but I have just not seen the progression at QB at all. Forces throws, makes bad decisions, and does not go through progressions. He has a lot of work to do.

Agreed. He also lacks that special quality that Vick and Young had to take over a game when it matters. He would make a solid TE or WR though.

 

[BigTex]

Mark Ingram

Ryan Williams

Will be on my taxi squad.

I love Quizz Rodger but man can an individual of his size continue to take a pounding?

Quizz 26.6 plays per game (WOW) with 639 plays.

 

[EBF]

Whoa, nelly!

Oregon RB LaMichael James arrested

 

[coolnerd]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Colleg...like-flies.html

If you’re a starting college quarterback who plays in the south, there is a pretty decent chance you’re hurt right now.

Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett, Georgia Tech’s Josh Nesbitt and Miami’s Jacory Harris will all miss their respective spring practices due to a variety of injuries.

AP

Mallett's on the shelf for the next 3-4 months.

Mallett, who is considered by many to be one of the top college signal-callers entering the 2010 season, broke his left foot on Wednesday and is expected to miss 3-4 months.

In his absence, sophomore Tyler Wilson and redshirt freshman Brandon Mitchell will take the snaps for the Razorbacks this spring.

Mallett’s 2009 Stats: 3,627 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, 7 interceptions (8-5 record)

Nesbitt, who led the Yellow Jackets to an 11-3 record and a trip to the FedEx Orange Bowl, underwent minor surgery on his right ankle recently and will be out for the entire spring.

Two-year backup Jaybo Shaw and third-stringer Tevin Washington will run the Georgia Tech offense while Nesbitt recovers.

Nesbitt’s 2009 Stats: 1,701 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 1,037 rushing yards, 18 rushing touchdowns (11-3 record)

Harris, one of college football’s most exciting players to watch, is set to miss all of spring practice due to a thumb injury.

This is where things get interesting. While Harris is out, 2009 backup A.J. Highsmith and early enrollee Stephen Morris will battle it out for the No. 2 spot on Miami’s depth chart. In addition to Highsmith and Morris, UMASS transfer Spencer Whipple-the son of Hurricanes offensive coordinator Mark Whipple-is in the mix for some reps as well.

Harris’ 2009 Stats: 3,352 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 17 interceptions (9-4 record)

Since I just spent roughly 300 words discussing negative news, I’ll close this piece out with a nice play by Nesbitt some of you ACC fans may remember.

 

[Sinrman]

Always love the future looks...

Besides, I've got four 1st rounders next year in my main draft, so I'll be keeping a very close eye!

Hope they end up being high picks!

 

[domvin]

Anyone have insight on Greg Little from NC? Seems to be a little of a knucklehead, but he showed me some talent in the bowl game against Pitt.....

 

[beto]

Anyone have insight on Greg Little from NC? Seems to be a little of a knucklehead, but he showed me some talent in the bowl game against Pitt.....

IIRC he is the big RB they converted to WR. I was never overly wowed by him as a runner or a receiver.

 

[noneother]

Any one got a top 30 they'd be interested in sharing?

Wondering how good that Kansas state rb ranks compared to m Floyd or locker/mallet

 

[Hooper31]

Every NFL scout that I've heard talk about Jake Locker out of UW (Seattle) love him. He is a pure talent that needs to be developed. He has to increase his accuracy a long with his touch on the deep ball. There is rumor here that if he has a good year, that he might enter this coming draft.

I've been watching Locker since his sophomore year in high school. To say that he's a choir-boy is a huge understatement. This young man isn't and never was your typical high school athlete. He always exuded class. I can't say enough about his maturity and humility. All his high school teacher just raved about his behavior and work ethic. I have serious doubts he would leave UW early. I guess it could happen, but I just can't see it. He's just not that kind of young man.

I didn't know going pro early is an unclassy, immature and arrogant move.

Apologies. I never meant to convey that meaning, so I'm sorry you took it that way. From what I know of Locker, I'm not surprised at all that he opted to stay.

 

[Iron_Far]

Minor update.

 

[coolnerd]

For you guys who quietly had Jerrod Johnson as a prospect, he is officially now an athletic suspect( honestly, not a VY nor even Tyrell Pryor athlete, IMO). Not a good decision maker and despite his size (6'5 245 ish) and may not have a legitimate arm.

 

[offdee]

For you guys who quietly had Jerrod Johnson as a prospect, he is officially now an athletic suspect( honestly, not a VY nor even Tyrell Pryor athlete, IMO). Not a good decision maker and despite his size (6'5 245 ish) and may not have a legitimate arm.

May not have a legitimate arm? He DOES NOT.Throws a dreadful ball, and wouldn't last 1 quarter as an NFL QB.