Gert T 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Other notable entries today include Arkansas RB Felix Jones and West Virginia RB Steve Slaton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike wanna be 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 This is one deep-ass running back draft. Seems sort of shallow on the QB end, though. Any word on if White is leaving WVU now that Slaton & Reynaud have declared? And if so, does he stay at QB or does somebody try to Eric Crouch him into the safety position, or do they Matt Jones him into WR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Rashard Mendenhall is going pro as well. There's the Bears' answer for RB. Bunch of people on the Score are sucking each other off over this guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 He's good, though 2007 was his first season of substantial work. He didn't reach 100 touches his two previous years. I think he'll work out, though. Good running back name, too. Should be seasoned and prominent running backs deep into the 2nd and 3rd rounds this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 With all of these quality RBs coming out, do you take McFadden if you have a top 5 pick? There is little doubt that out of: McFadden Jones Slaton Rice Stewart Mendenhall maybe throw Kevin Smith in here probably assume one or two who really boost their stock at the combine as well at least one of them will likely be there at the top of round 2. Is it worth using a top 5 pick if you can get another high quality piece there, plus a legit RB in round 2 or even the top of round 3 depending on how deep the group ends up shaking out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Depends on your need. There really aren't too many teams near the top of the draft who desperately need an RB, but McFadden's such an insane talent that somebody's going to just do the "best player available" thing and take him before too long. Teams may be thinking about how holy-shit-well Adrian Peterson lived up to his college rep, and that potential in McFadden will be hard to overlook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Depends on your need. There really aren't too many teams near the top of the draft who desperately need an RB, but McFadden's such an insane talent that somebody's going to just do the "best player available" thing and take him before too long. Teams may be thinking about how holy-shit-well Adrian Peterson lived up to his college rep, and that potential in McFadden will be hard to overlook. The biggest difference is the size between the two though, IMO. I'd compare McFadden more to Reggie Bush at the moment than to Peterson. Reggie also was an insane talent coming out of the draft with a solid college career though obviously not at the level of McFadden. At the Combine, AP was listed at 6'2" and 217 lbs. Here is how McFadden compares in terms of size... 6'2" and 205 lbs. (ESPN, Arkansas, Yahoo) Here are somewhat comparable players size wise in terms of what they weighed at the NFL Combine Chris Barnes: 6'1" and 209 lbs. Leonard Henry: 6'1" and 206 lbs. Lamar Gordon: 6'1" and 214 lbs. Thunder Collins: 6'2" and 190 lbs. Derek Watson: 6'1" and 212 lbs. Rod Malone: 6'1" and 216 lbs. Courtlandt Florence: 6'1" and 205 lbs. Darnell Stephens: 6'2" and 195 lbs. Ciatrick Fason: 6'1" and 207 lbs. Jerad Estus: 6'1" and 208 lbs. Demetris Summers: 6'1" and 207 lbs. The thing is that if McFadden comes in standing at 6'2" he'll have to put on a lot of weight to overcome his slight frame and adjust for the NFL. All of the solid players at 6'1" or 6'2" tended to weigh above 215 lbs or so at the Combine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 Looks like Xavier Lee's gonna enter the draft. He sure had a strange career at FSU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 Ohio State DE Vernon Gholston is the only Buckeye junior to declare for the NFL Draft. Kind of surprising, I would have pegged Jenkins and Laurinitis both going in the Top 20. Good call for Gholston, he already set the single season record at Ohio State for sacks, and I would be shocked if he is not a Top 8 pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorge Gorgeous 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 Depends on your need. There really aren't too many teams near the top of the draft who desperately need an RB, but McFadden's such an insane talent that somebody's going to just do the "best player available" thing and take him before too long. Teams may be thinking about how holy-shit-well Adrian Peterson lived up to his college rep, and that potential in McFadden will be hard to overlook. The biggest difference is the size between the two though, IMO. I'd compare McFadden more to Reggie Bush at the moment than to Peterson. Reggie also was an insane talent coming out of the draft with a solid college career though obviously not at the level of McFadden. At the Combine, AP was listed at 6'2" and 217 lbs. Here is how McFadden compares in terms of size... 6'2" and 205 lbs. (ESPN, Arkansas, Yahoo) Here are somewhat comparable players size wise in terms of what they weighed at the NFL Combine Chris Barnes: 6'1" and 209 lbs. Leonard Henry: 6'1" and 206 lbs. Lamar Gordon: 6'1" and 214 lbs. Thunder Collins: 6'2" and 190 lbs. Derek Watson: 6'1" and 212 lbs. Rod Malone: 6'1" and 216 lbs. Courtlandt Florence: 6'1" and 205 lbs. Darnell Stephens: 6'2" and 195 lbs. Ciatrick Fason: 6'1" and 207 lbs. Jerad Estus: 6'1" and 208 lbs. Demetris Summers: 6'1" and 207 lbs. The thing is that if McFadden comes in standing at 6'2" he'll have to put on a lot of weight to overcome his slight frame and adjust for the NFL. All of the solid players at 6'1" or 6'2" tended to weigh above 215 lbs or so at the Combine. Thunder Collins!? Somebody sign that guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2008 Today's early entries include Michigan WR Adrian Arrington and Clemson RB James Davis. Why? Darius Reynaud (West Virginia WR) has also decided to enter the draft Well I guess Davis is staying now. I actually like him as a player but it seems like it's best for him to stay with such a deep RB class this year. Besides, with Harper, Kelly, Spiller, and now Davis, Clemson could make a run at a BCS game next sesason. Apparently some WR from Coastal Carolina has been tearing up the East/West practices. Maybe he'll be the next Colston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2008 If I recall too, Colston was said to have had a bad attitude by a few of his coaches at Hofstra, which may have hurt his status as much as playing at Hofstra did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 So does DeSean Jackson measuring in at the Combine at 5'9" and 167 lbs. knock him out of the first round? As much as I think he fits the Eagles need for a WR/return man, I would have a hard time justifying a first round pick on a guy that small. A guy like Steve Smith may be short, but at least he is thicker. I have a hard time believing someone with Jackson's frame could survive an NFL schedule intact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tominator89 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 So does DeSean Jackson measuring in at the Combine at 5'9" and 167 lbs. knock him out of the first round? As much as I think he fits the Eagles need for a WR/return man, I would have a hard time justifying a first round pick on a guy that small. A guy like Steve Smith may be short, but at least he is thicker. I have a hard time believing someone with Jackson's frame could survive an NFL schedule intact. Sounds like Jeremy Bloom all over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartly Pretty 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I made a mock draft. Nitpick away. 1.Miami Dolphins: Chris Long 2.St. Louis Rams: Jake Long 3.Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan 4.Oakland Raiders: Glenn Dorsey 5.Kansas City Chiefs: Ryan Clady 6.New York Jets: Darren McFadden 7.Hahaha, 18-1: Vernan Gholston 8.Baltimore Ravens: Sedrick Ellis 9.Cincinnati Bengals: Keith Rivers 10.New Orleans Saints: Leodis Mckelvin 11.Buffalo Bills: Malcolm Kelly 12.Denver Broncos: Kenny Phillips 13.Carolina Panthers: Derrick Harvey 14.Chicago Bears: Rashard Mendenhall 15.Detroit Lions: Mike Jenkins. 16.Arizona Cardinals: Phil Merling 17.Minnesota Vikings: DeSean Jackson 18.Houston Texans: Reggie Smith 19.Philadelphia Eagles: Mario Manningham 20.Tampa Bay Bucs: Kentwan Balmer 21.Washington Redskins: Aqib Talib (lol more like aquib learn to english language) 22.Dallas Cowboys: Limas Sweed 23.Pittsburgh Steelers: Branden Albert 24.Tennessee Titans: Early Doucet 25.Seattle Whosits: Fred Davis 26.Jacksonville Jaguars: Calais Campbell 27.San Diego Chargers: Jeff Otah 28.Dallas Cowboys: Domonique Rodgers-Cromatrie 29.San Francisco 49ers: Ali Highsmith 30.FROZEN TUNDRA Packers: Dan Connor Hahaha, 18-1: Forfeit 31.New York Giants: Pat Lee Stewart took a ridiculous slide I know, but he would go with the first pick of the second round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandy 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Dolphins won't be taking a RB with the first pick of the second round, even if Jonathon Stewart were still available. Pretty good job on the mock, though. It could be torn apart, but so could everyone else's picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Where's Andre Woodson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandy 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Most mocks I see have Woodson in the second round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 The ones I've seen have him going mid-first, either to Chicago or Minnesota. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 By the sounds of it Woodson may be lucky to still be in the second round. It sounds like he has really taken a fall. I have a hard time seeing Stewart falling out of round 1, but it would not be completely shocking. With the RB depth in this draft a lot of teams might pass on RB in round 1 given you can find one in rounds 2 and 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2008 The guy who does the compensatory pick projections has them up for the upcoming draft. Comp pick projections Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
