DKW 86 7,426 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 http://saintsreport.com/mike_detilliers_draft_corner.html Mike D's Early Look at the 62 Seniors Entering the 2006 College Football Season June 12, 2006 1. Brady Quinn-Quarterback 6-4, 225 Notre Dame He looks a lot like another Charlie Weis protégé, Tom Brady. 2. Justin Blalock-Offensive Tackle 6-4, 330 Texas When the Longhorns need a key block they run in Blalock's direction. He is also very good in pass protection. 3. Paul Posluszny-Middle Linebacker 6-2, 235 Penn State In my opinion he is every bit as good as A.J. Hawk was at Ohio State. 4. Joe Thomas-Offensive Tackle 6-7, 305 Wisconsin Thomas would have probably come out early if he had not sustained the knee injury at bowl time. Athletically-gifted big man, who has super quick feet. 5. Quentin Moses-Defensive End 6-4, 250 Georgia Another big-time pass rush specialist to come out of Georgia. 6. Kenny Irons-Halfback 5-11, 212 Auburn Shifty moves, tough inside running skills and breakaway skills make him a very dangerous runner. 7. Drew Stanton-Quarterback 6-3, 230 Michigan State This MSU standout is smart, elusive and really improving his overall passing skills. 8. Gaines Adams-Defensive End 6-5, 260 Clemson Gaines was smart to come back for his senior season, but late last season he was as dominating as any DE., other than Mario Williams. 9. Michael Bush-Halfback 6-3, 240 Louisville King-sized runner, who is a devastating short-yardage and redzone threat. Bush is also a pretty good receiver coming out of the backfield. 10. Justin Harrell-Defensive Tackle 6-3, 300 Tennessee Cat-quick inside performer, who is on the verge of being a very special player. 11. Patrick Willis-Middle Linebacker 6-1, 235 Mississippi Willis is a tackling machine, with great range and openfield hitting prowess. 12. LaRon Landry- Free Safety 6-2, 205 LSU Due to his coverage ability and his aggressive run-defense skills, LaRon, a former high school quarterback, is the best free safety in college football. 13. Levi Brown- Offensive Tackle 6-5, 325 Penn State Levi is a massive left tackle prospect at (6-5 and 325 pounds). He has the drive blocking skills and quick feet you crave in a tackle and he is improving his overall pass blocking ability also. 14. Tim Crowder-Defensive End 6-4, 260 Texas Big time pass rush specialist, who has great closing speed to the QB.. 15. Jeff Samardzija-Wide Receiver 6-5, 215 Notre Dame Outstanding route runner, who has velcro-like hands and he can beat you deep. 18. Marcus Thomas-Defensive Tackle 6-3, 290 Florida Thomas is not noted for having a super-hot motor, but when he is tuned up right, he is as good as it gets in college football stopping the run. 19. Courtney Taylor-Wide Receiver 6-2, 200 Auburn Taylor was hampered by injuries as a junior, but he has excellent size and big-play ability. 23. Fred Bennett-Cornerback 6-1, 185 South Carolina To be honest I thought that Bennett was a better player last season at South Carolina than teammate Johnathan Joseph was, and he was a 1st round draft choice. Sleeper-player from the SEC. 30. Arron Sears- Offensive Tackle/Guard 6-3, 335 Tennessee Devastating one-on-one run blocker, who is versatile and he has really upgraded his pass blocking skills. 37. Earl Everett-Outside Linebacker 6-2, 235 Florida Brandon Siler is an excellent inside linebacker performer, but Everett is just as effective on the edge. Speed, quick feet and good football instincts make him quite a pro prospect. 44. Samson Satele-Offensive Center/Guard 6-3, 312 Hawaii Versatile big man, who dominates play at the point of attack. 45. Jordan Palmer-Quarterback 6-5, 235 UTEP Carson Palmer's little brother has a super strong arm and good accuracy skills, but he must cut down on his penchant for trying to squeeze in super tough throws and learn to protect the ball better under pressure. 49. Ken Darby-Halfback 5-10 ¾, 205 Alabama Hard-charging runner, who brings back memories of Bobby Humphrey. 54. Andre Caldwell-Wide Receiver 6-0 ½, 200 Florida Andre missed most of the 2005 season due to a broken leg, but his speed and big-play skills make him a natural in Urban Meyer's offense. 58. Mkristo Bruce-Defensive End 6-5 ½, 260 Washington State Tremendous edge-pass rusher from the PAC-10. 62. David Irons-Cornerback 5-9 ¾, 189 Auburn Kenny's brother is developing into quite a cover-man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwise0022 1 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 interesting piece. courtney taylor had more big catches in 2004 than any receiver in the country, however, i am not sure how his numbers will translate to the NFL draft. does anyone have an idea what his 40 time is? i don't personally know courtney, but from friends who do, they say he is a really great guy. i hope that all of our players realize that the better we do as a team, the higher they will be drafted and the more money they will make. does anyone really believe jason campbell would have been a first round pick had he not excelled in 2004? perfect record + character = $$$ in the NFL these days. i say, lets make these seniors some $$$ this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vatz22au 142 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 do as a team, the higher they will be drafted and the more money they will make.does anyone really believe jason campbell would have been a first round pick had he not excelled in 2004? perfect record + character = $$$ in the NFL these days. i say, lets make these seniors some $$$ this season 246814[/snapback] I actually told my brother before the 2004 season that Campbell was going to be a 1st round pick after that year with the new offense, given that he was a product of the system. Of course, I agree that if he had not excelled, it would've never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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