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10 players I love more than you

Stephen Hill : This past season, Hill caught only 28 passes, for 820 yards, and five touchdowns. However, his average of 29.3 yards per catch, both lead the nation, and set a Georgia Tech school record. In a scheme where the run comes first, second, and third, the ability of Hill was not put on full display. Like former Ga Tech WRs Demaryius Thomas and Calvin Johnson before him, Hill hopes doing more with less shows he has the big play ability that many NFL teams look for in the draft. http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2012/1/23/2727169/how-does-stephen-hill-compare-to-demaryius-thomas-and-calvin-johnson

Ryan Broyles : The polar opposite of Hill,the ultra-productive Broyles broke the NCAA record for career receptions, then three weeks later, tragedy struck when his senior-year ended after Broyles tore his ACL. Although I never agreed with the first round predictions that many placed on Broyles early in his career, he currently has great value as an anticipated fourth round prospect, which I have no problem surrendering a pick for such a great slot wide-out. http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2012/2/18/2802093/the-curious-case-of-ryan-broyles

Travis Lewis : Speaking of Former Sooners who were thought to be first round prospects back in 2010, Travis Lewis also battled injuries his senior year. As a freshman,Lewis was a star hybid safety-linebacker back in 2008, as he posted 144 tackles and over one hundred yards on four interception returns, however his stats, and possibly his speed has went down ever sence.(Lewis reportedly has run in the 4.3s http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lewis_travis00.html )

Jarius Wright : Although Kendall Wright certainly had better stats (108 receptions for 1663 yds, and 14 TDs), keep in mind Jarius (66, 1117, 12 TDs) had to share the ball with Joe Adams (among others) who is a solid pro-prospect himself. Not only do they share the same last name, but also a similar height/weight/speed, and skill set. I just don’t see the value in K Wright in the 1st, when you could have J. Wright in the fourth round.

Andre Branch : At 6-5, 265, Branch has the prototype build for a weak-side pass-rusher. Last fall, Branch took over against Virginia Tech back in early October, helping the Tigers upset the Hokies on the road with 11 tackles and a ridiculous four sacks.

Bruce Irvin : Maybe people chalked-up Irvin to being a one-year-wonder, as his sack total drops significantly from 14 in 2010 to 8 1/2 in 2011. Playing out of position, as a defensive end in WVU’s 3-3-5 stack, Irvin says he has never been taught the nuances of being a pass-rusher. Instead, he relies on a burst off the line that resembles a safety blitz. Irvin showed off his speed at a junior college combine by running the 40-yard dash in a stunning 4.37 seconds http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2012/2/17/2804925/is-bruce-irvin-closer-to-von-miller-or-dontay-moch

Vinny Curry : Yet another pass-rusher with good production on the college level, and enough motor to have a chance on the NFL level.

Brandon Thompson and Jerel Worthy : Next are a pair of 4-3 DTs that I love more than you. I prefer the 4-3 to the 3-4, and these two wont fit well on 3-4 teams. They have each showed enough on the college level to be first tried at the 3 technique - a penetrating, one-gap DT: I currently rank Worthy, underclassmen, slightly ahead of the senior Thompson.

Alameda Ta'amu Valuable as a NT to 3-4 teams, and a DT in a 4-3, I see similar size, but superior athleticism when comparing him to Phil Taylor. Futhermore, I like him more than Dontari Poe, although I don't love him as much as Russ Lande: http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2012/2/15/2798523/rock-out-with-your-mock-out-russ-lande-sporting-news

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I agree that guys like Jarious and Joe Adams bring down Kendall

Kendall is better than those guys, but really not by that much. As you said, I’m not taking Kendall when Jarious and Joe Adams are available in the 3rd or 4th rounds. Plus there’s guys like TY Hilton who aren’t a significant drop off from Kendall either, and he’ll be there in the 3rd.

Tajh Boyd and Dre' Ellington are the future.
Brandon Jennings; Just keep waiting people.

by BlackPack-fan on Feb 18, 2012 9:46 PM EST reply actions  

I like Thompson and Wright much better than you

I have Thompson around #10 on my big board and a 2nd round grade on Wright.

Branch I see as a 4-3 LDE. Good run defender, but I think the speed around the edge is lacking.

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by ct17 on Feb 18, 2012 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

I cam make this guarantee

you do NOT like Curry more than I do

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by Jagsrok9008 on Feb 18, 2012 10:18 PM EST reply actions  

I love Broyles, Branch, Irvin and Curry. All of them seem like huge potential players who need to be given a chance to shine.

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by DanRoc on Feb 19, 2012 1:43 AM EST reply actions  

If a team's needs this year are WR and DLinemen,

they’ll be able to get some value for their picks in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Those two corps are deep in this year’s class.

How about Jared Crick? Many have him falling into the 3rd round..

It is what it is

by Middlesex on Feb 19, 2012 10:55 AM EST reply actions  

I LOVE Ta'amu too

I really hope he’s the Cowboys 2nd round pick.

by CaliCowboysFan92 on Feb 19, 2012 12:58 PM EST reply actions  

That is only 9

and I agree with all of them. You shoudl add Jared Crick in their as well. Kid is giong to be a steal

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by seton hall and steelers on Feb 19, 2012 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

it actually is ten, but I combine Worthy and Thompson into one paragraph.

but the funny part is, that I wasn’t done with this write-up when I accidentally hit the PUBLISH button. I meant just to save it.
I especially wanted to add more to Vinny Curry, and Branch’s section. I know you can go back, and edit it again, but for some reason it didn’t work this time.

PS great job Seton on the community mock over the weekend. that is the third year I have participated, and I agree with dcouver and others who said this one went the smoothest

by durst on Feb 20, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions  

Is it crazy to think Irvin could become a hybrid safety/linebacker type player?

With that kind of speed and weighing in at about 240 pounds, he certainly has the athleticism to do it all

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by seton hall and steelers on Feb 19, 2012 6:21 PM EST reply actions  

One of my man crushes this year is on stephen hill. I really like his potential and could end up being the steal of the WR group. Would love for the Ravens to get him.

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by AV23 on Feb 19, 2012 7:15 PM EST reply actions  

I really like Travis Lewis

but it was pretty obvious the injury took a big toll on him.

by aakks on Feb 20, 2012 12:29 PM EST reply actions  

A few players I love more than you

Delano Johnson OLB/DE Bowie State This dude is a physical specimen, and is going to be a contributor day 1.

Stephen Hill WR Ga Tech: The latest physical specimen from Ga Tech, and is going to kill the combine.

Micah Pellerin CB Hampton: Another small school super athletic guy. If he gets on a team with good defensive back coaches, he has a shot, at being a long term above average nfl starter.

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by mob16151 on Feb 21, 2012 6:40 AM EST reply actions  


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