2009 Senior Bowl - Practice and GameDay Thread (Phonzie gettin $$$$$)

[jaygunna]

North

No. Name Position School
1 Brooks Foster WR North Carolina
1 Darius Butler DB Connecticut
2 Derrick Williams WR Penn State
4 Brandon Gibson WR Washington St.
4 Macho Harris DB Virginia Tech
5 Nic Harris LB Oklahoma
6 DeAngelo Smith DB Cincinnati
6 Graham Harrell QB Texas Tech
7 Rhett Bomar QB Sam Houston St.
9 Juaquin Iglesias WR Oklahoma
10 Nathan Brown QB Central Arkansas
11 Ramses Barden WR Cal Poly
11 William Moore DB Missouri
15 Patrick Chung DB Oregon
16 Keenan Lewis DB Oregon State
21 Mike Mickens DB Cincinnati
23 Kory Sheets RB Purdue
24 Jeremiah Johnson RB Oregon
25 Louis Delmas DB Western Michigan
27 David Bruton DB Notre Dame
35 Louie Sakoda K Utah
36 Eric Kettani RB Navy
37 Cedric Peerman RB Virginia
40 Scott McKillop LB Pittsburgh
43 Tony Fiammetta RB Syracuse
47 Kevin Huber P Cincinnati
50 Clint Sintim LB Virginia
51 Alex Mack OL California
51 Larry English DL Northern Illinois
52 Cody Brown DL Connecticut
54 Tyrone McKenzie LB USF
55 Marcus Freeman LB Ohio St.
56 Zack Follett LB California
57 Mark Estermyer DS Pittsburgh
60 Max Unger OL Oregon
63 Kraig Urbik OL Wisconsin
64 William Beatty OL Connecticut
66 Andy Levitre OL Oregon State
68 Xavier Fulton OL Illinois
72 Ryan Shuman OL Virginia Tech
76 Trevor Canfield OL Cincinnati
79 Phil Loadholt OL Oklahoma
80 Brian Robiskie WR Ohio State
81 Will Davis DL Illinois
82 Connor Barwin TE Cincinnati
85 John Phillips TE Virginia
87 Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma St.
90 B.J. Raji DL Boston College
91 Tim Jamison DL Michigan
92 Ron Brace DL Boston College
94 Ziggy Hood DL Missouri
97 Mitch King DL Iowa

South

No. Name Position School
1 Coye Francies DB San Jose State
1 Mohamed Massaquoi WR Georgia
2 Alphonso Smith DB Wake Forest
2 Mike Thomas WR Arizona
3 Derek Pegues DB Mississippi St.
4 Ellis Lankster DB West Virginia
5 Pat White QB West Virginia
6 Sherrod Martin DB Troy
6 Quan Cosby WR Texas
7 Patrick Turner WR USC
9 Chip Vaughn DB Wake Forest
9 Mike Wallace WR Ole Miss
10 Cullen Harper QB Clemson
10 Brian Cushing LB USC
11 Ashlee Palmer LB Ole Miss
11 Kenny McKinley WR South Carolina
14 John Parker WilsonQB Alabama
15 Thomas Morstead P SMU
16 Domonique Johnson DB Jackson State
22 James Davis RB Clemson
23 Rashad Jennings RB Liberty
24 Andre Brown RB NC State
25 Michael Hamlin DB Clemson
27 Arian Foster RB Tennessee
40 Patrick McAfee K West Virginia
45 Quinn Johnson RB LSU
47 Clay Matthews LB USC
48 Darry Beckwith LB LSU
49 Rashad Johnson DB Alabama
57 Jake Ingram DS Hawaii
58 Rey Maualuga LB USC
59 Moise Fokou LB Maryland
59 Antoine Caldwell OL Alabama
60 Eric Wood OL Louisville
63 Jonathan Luigs OL Arkansas
71 Tyronne Green OL Auburn
74 Michael Oher OL Ole Miss
75 Anthony Parker OL Tennessee
75 Fili Moala DL USC
76 Troy Kropog OL Tulane
77 Jason Watkins OL Florida
79 Herman Johnson OL LSU
81 Shawn Nelson TE Southern Miss
83 Travis McCall TE Alabama
84 Kyle Moore DL USC
85 Anthony Hill TE NC State
90 Corvey Irvin DL Georgia
91 Robert Ayers DL Tennessee
92 David Veikune DL Hawaii
95 Lawrence Sidbury DL Richmond
98 Peria Jerry DL Ole Miss
99 Vance Walker DL Georgia Tech

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My Dude CB#2 got every WR on SMASH.

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Minus Punt Returns. DWill from Penn State is slicin cats up

 

[ericberry14]

god damn its @**$%! +#*@%!+# that i cant watch this. Damn Dorm Cable FTL, i probably wont even be able to watch the Combine

 

[shannonscrooks]

From the "Take It For What Its Worth" File:

McShay Day 1:

MOBILE, Ala. -- The first day of practice at the 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl was notable for a few reasons, including the absence of a pair of big-name prospects.


Georgia Tech DE Michael Johnson was a late scratch, and there are mixed opinions about the reason he is not in Mobile. Some are saying he's letting a minor but lingering shoulder injury rest. Others theorize he simply isn't motivated to deal with what tends to be a mentally and physically grueling week for NFL draft prospects. Either way, Johnson's no-show is being frowned upon by NFL decision-makers. Johnson has the skills of a top-10 player, but he has frequently performed like a middle-round pick. Some have questioned his commitment to the game, so scouts should be planting red flags firmly next to his name.

Michigan State RB Javon Ringer was a late scratch as well. And while there is no official word as to why Ringer will not participate, he is missing out on an opportunity to prove himself as a receiver out of the backfield and on special teams. [h3]North team buzz[/h3]

• It's especially tough to evaluate linemen in a first-day practice in shorts and shoulder pads, but Boston College DT B.J. Raji is the clear front-runner to emerge as the top lineman from either side of the ball. Raji showed excellent lateral mobility and initial quickness during one-on-one pass rush drills today.

• California's Alex Mack and Oregon's Max Unger are Scouts Inc.'s top two center prospects and are playing next to each other this week. Mack lines up at left guard when Unger lines up under center and vice versa; both fared well at guard on Day 1. Showing that kind of versatility can only help their draft stock, but like Raji they will also give a more accurate read when they are in full pads.

• The skill positions were easier to get a feel for today, and Cal Poly WR Ramses Barden is off to a strong start. After wowing teams with his measurables in the morning, Barden ran smooth routes and caught the ball fairly well in practice. He did drop one pass, but the fact that the small-school prospect does not appear to be intimidated by a higher level of competition and the glare of the spotlight is an indication that he can make a successful jump to the NFL.

• Washington State WR Brandon Gibson and Ohio State WR Brian Robiskie did not make the same splash as Barden, but they represented themselves well. Gibson isn't the quickest receiver here but has above-average top-end speed and caught the ball well. He did a nice job of tracking the ball and using his hands to keep Cincinnati CB Mike Mickens from slowing him down on a fade route. As expected, Robiskie masked his lack of burst and elite top-end speed with crisp route-running. He's clearly the most polished route-runner on the North roster.

• On the flip side, while Penn State WR Derrick Williams showed above-average body control and made some noteworthy adjustments to the ball, he has a lot of work to do in terms of his route-running. Williams simply wastes too much motion and is too slow coming out of his breaks. Not good news for a player who was a hybrid running back/receiver in college and must show teams he's capable of developing into a productive true receiver. Even more concerning, Williams was a productive return man in college but flat-out dropped two punt return attempts and looked as if he had no experience in that role.

Area scouts are well aware of Williams' ability, but he did not leave a good impression on the coaches watching him for the first time. One of the principal reasons teams rank Williams as high as they do is his versatility, so it was a tough showing. The good news is he still has three days of practice to recover.

• North Carolina WR Brooks Foster didn't have his best showing, either. While he appears to be the fastest of the group, Foster dropped two passes in the first 15 minutes of practice and let the ball get into his pads far too often.

• Oregon RB Jeremiah Johnson impressed us by showing the quickness to turn the corner during team drills, and Virginia RB Cedric Peerman made an even bigger impression. Injuries slowed Peerman for much of 2007 and early in 2008, but he made crisp cuts on Day 1 in Mobile and showed better-than-expected burst through the hole. He's a player we will keep an eye on throughout this week as a possible under-the-radar value in the later rounds. [h3]

South team buzz[/h3]

• Of the three USC linebackers on the South roster, it was OLB Clay Matthews who stood out. Matthews put his overall athleticism on display in the shoulder-pads-and-shorts session. The 246-pound linebacker displayed quick change-of-direction and the ability to run in open space that gives him sideline-to-sideline range. Matthews also displayed strength at the point of attack when he was able to shed Tennessee OT Anthony Parker and fill the hole during the inside run period.

• Right behind Matthews' performance today was that of former college teammate OLB Brian Cushing, who looked right at home lining up over the tight end. Cushing was strong at the point of attack and was able to hold down the edge against the run, but it was his ability in coverage that really caught the eyes of scouts. Cushing got a solid jam at the line of scrimmage and disrupted NC State TE Anthony Hill's release and then was able to run step-for-step with Hill on a crossing route before displaying a tremendous closing burst at the end of the play.

• Mississippi OLB Ashlee Palmer was not nearly as solid as Matthews and Cushing. Palmer was stiff in hips during individual drills, struggling in transition when changing directions and even stumbling and falling to the ground on one occasion. He also allowed Hill to gain too much separation in coverage during seven-on-seven passing drills and lacked the burst to close the gap while the ball was in the air.

• The tight ends had a chance to show off their receiving skills with the teams practicing in shells, and Southern Miss TE Shawn Nelson took full advantage. Nelson was by far the most athletic and fluid of the South tight ends, displaying the ability to stretch the field with his top-end speed and creating separation in and out of his breaks. He also was able to use his long arms and soft hands to pluck the ball out of the air without breaking stride. Nelson is off to a solid start this week after impressing scouts on the field and also checking in at a lean 238 pounds, which means he should be able to add bulk without losing his quickness.


Day 2 North Squad:

MOBILE, Ala. -- The second day of practice for the North team at the 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl was notable for a few reasons, including the emergence of an Ohio State receiver and the continued struggles of the QBs.

• On Monday, we said that Boston College DT B.J. Raji is the clear front-runner to emerge as the top prospect at lineman -- defensive or offensive -- in his class by the time we leave Mobile. After this morning's practice, we now feel that he is one of the top two or three prospects here regardless of position. Raji continues to showcase his rare blend of size, burst and agility, and he manhandled highly touted Oregon C Max Unger on more than one occasion. In fact, he got under Unger's pads, drove him back and then put him on his back on one snap during one-on-one pass-rushing drills.

• At this point, Raji's collegiate teammate DT Ron Brace is probably used to living in his shadow, but Brace's play hasn't gone unnoticed by the coaches and front-office personnel in attendance. Brace isn't as explosive or athletic as Raji and is a little too top-heavy at times, but he's doing a good job of holding his ground and flashing the ability to collapse the pocket. In other words, he played like a late second-round or early second-day pick today.

• Northern Illinois's Larry English is separating himself from another undersized defensive end/outside linebacker prospect -- Connecticut's Cody Brown -- and working his way into the first day of the draft. English is playing with more of an edge and showing better upper body than Brown as a run defender. He has also been a step quicker around the corner than Brown has been in rushing the passer.

• While Unger clearly had problems sinking his hips and anchoring in pass protection Tuesday despite weighing in at a respectable 299 pounds, Cal C Alex Mack fared better. Missouri DT Ziggy Hood did beat Mack with a spin move during one-on-one pass rush drills, but Mack did a better job of holding his ground. In addition, he looks to be a split-second quicker than Unger.

• Connecticut OT William Beatty has made a favorable impression during his first two days of practice. Beatty clearly needs to get bigger, but he has room on his frame to bulk up and he's already stronger than his size suggests. More importantly, he moves well and has the long arms to ride edge-rushers past the pocket.

• Unlike Beatty, Oklahoma OT Phil Loadholt's stock continues to slip. Loadholt continues to have problems preventing edge-rushers from turning the corner despite his long arms and a frame built for riding rushers past the pocket. It's also clear that he doesn't have the foot speed or balance to handle double moves, so he is going to have play right offensive tackle to succeed at the NFL level.

• Another offensive lineman who's off to a rough start is Cincinnati OG Trevor Canfield. There's a lot to like about Canfield's tenaciousness, but his lack of a quick first step hurt him on several snaps today. Active Iowa DE/DT Mitch King in particular gave him problems.

• Virginia TE John Phillips isn't overwhelming in any specific area and he's clearly not on the same level as Oklahoma State's Brandon Pettigrew in terms of upside, but Phillips has the tools to develop into a contributor in the NFL. While he isn't overpowering defenders at the point of attack, he gets good hand placement, locks on and keeps his feet churning on contact. He also has enough room on his frame to get bigger without sacrificing too much quickness or agility. In terms of his receiving skills, Phillips isn't much of a big-play threat, but he gets off the line well, presents a big target by squaring himself to the quarterback and uses his frame to shield defenders from the ball.

• Oklahoma S Nic Harris played a lot of outside linebacker Tuesday, and the decision to do so should improve his draft stock, especially with teams that stress speed and athletic ability over bulk and power at linebacker (think Indianapolis). Of course, Harris hit a few speed bumps and understandably showed some indecisiveness. However, he also showed above-average closing speed and agility in pursuit. Though we will continue to monitor his ability to stack and shed blockers as the week progresses, he played with a mean streak and was surprisingly stout working against the tight ends today.

• There is a lot to like about Virginia OLB Clint Sintim, but it's still unclear as to where the tweener best fits in. He is an athletic chase player who uses his long arms to fend off blockers when in pursuit. The problem is he shows marginal awareness in coverage and isn't big or strong enough to anchor against the run if moved to defensive end.

• Pittsburgh MLB Scott McKillop isn't athletic enough to consistently match up in man coverage and is undersized by NFL standards, but he's a far better football player than athlete. McKillop locates the ball quickly, takes very few false steps and stays squared up while scraping down the line of scrimmage. He's also a strong form tackler who takes the extra step to get into sound position.

• Cal OLB Zach Follett has strong hands and the upper-body strength to jolt blockers on contact, but his mobility is subpar. He plays too top-heavy and loses his balance at times as a result. In fact, he appeared so rigid during kick-coverage drills today that we question his ability to contribute on special teams. Making matters worse, Follett is a plodder who hasn't shown much closing speed in pursuit.

• On a brisk, cold and windy morning, it wasn't exactly ideal conditions for throwing the ball, and Sam Houston State QB http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24352Rhett Bomar and Arkansas State QB http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24203Nathan Brown felt the effects. Bomar was late on a few throws across the middle and struggled to get enough behind his deep throws as the ball hung in the wind and he underthrew his receivers. Brown fared even worse, throwing behind Penn State WR http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24013Derrick Williams, who was wide-open across the middle during one-on-one drills. Brown appeared to struggle finding a solid grip on the football, as it came off his hand awkwardly and caused him to short-hop a few comebacks and deep-out throws -- this could be the effects of Brown's small hands (they are just 9.1 inches from pinky to thumb), and raises concerns about his ability to be effective throwing in inclement weather.

• Williams turned in another mixed-bag performance during Tuesday morning's practice. On one hand, he showed a good initial burst off the line of scrimmage and displayed his top-end speed on a reverse when he was able to get the corner. He also did an excellent job of setting up defenders and gaining leverage off his stem. However, he continued to show too much wasted motion out of breaks, limiting his separation. He also was unable to turn around his returning woes that started during Monday's practice. Williams appeared to struggle tracking the ball in the wind, barely hanging on to one punt that he let into his pads and dropping another one that hung up in the wind and fell short of him.

• Speaking of inconsistency, there was Washington State WR Brandon Gibson's effort Tuesday. Gibson was able to dig out two tough throws during practice and did a nice job separating the ball from the ground with his hands. But these tough catches were overshadowed by his dropping a few easy attempts, including one strike from Bomar during seven-on-seven drills on a comeback route. However the rest of Gibson's play was up to par as he displayed a smooth transition out of his stem and created adequate separation from defenders. He also showed above-average body control and did a nice job of throttling down and opening up his hips on throws behind him. If Gibson can clean up the inconsistency catching the ball the rest of the week, he stands a legitimate chance to improve his stock.

• One receiver whose stock is on the rise through the first two days is Ohio State's Brian Robiskie. He continues to separate himself from the pack as the most polished receiver on the North roster. He showed precise cuts out of his stem and was able to throttle down instantly when running stop and comeback routes. Robiskie opened scouts' eyes with a beautiful catch during seven-on-seven drills, going up high on a skinny post while displaying soft hands to haul in the throw. At this point he appears to be the receiver who should have the easiest transition at the next level.

• Oregon State CB Keenan Lewis turned in a solid day's work during the morning session. Lewis has the instincts and awareness to anticipate routes and puts himself in proper position to make plays on the ball. This was magnified during seven-on-seven drills, in which Lewis did an excellent job recognizing the go route from North Carolina WR Brooks Foster. He was able to hang in Foster's hip pocket and had the body control to throttle down and put himself between Foster and the ball, which was underthrown. However, Lewis wasn't flawless on the day. He struggles at times transitioning out of his breaks, especially with the ball in front of him.

• Safeties David Bruton (Notre Dame) and William Moore (Missouri) had problems transitioning out of breaks. Bruton appeared stiff in his hips and struggled to get off the hash when turning and running. This lack of fluidity raises questions about his overall range on the back end in coverage. Moore had his own problem, as he struggled to turn and run with receivers during the one-on-one period. He also allowed too much separation out of breaks, causing concerns about his ability to line up in man coverage with slot receivers at the next level. Moore was also slow breaking on the ball, stemming from a lack of instincts and anticipation when roaming center field during seven-on-seven and team periods.


Day 2 South/Risers & Fallers:

MOBILE, Ala. -- The temperature dipped nearly 20 degrees on Tuesday and swirling winds factored into both practices. It was the first of two days in which both teams will practice in full pads and the intensity level was ratcheted up a few notches as a result.

We have yet to reach the midway point of the 2009 Senior Bowl week, yet players are beginning to separate from the pack in both positive and negative ways. Here's a quick list of some of the early-week standouts from across both rosters:



Biggest risers
1. Boston College DT B.J. Raji
2. Southern Miss TE Shawn Nelson
3. USC linebackers Rey Maualuga, Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews
4. Western Michigan S Louis Delmas
5. California C Alex Mack



Biggest fallers
1. KSU G Herman Johnson
2. Central Arkansas QB Nate Brown
3. Alabama QB John Parker Wilson
4. Oklahoma OT Phil Loadholt
5. Penn State WR/RS Derrick Williams

The South team's second day of practice at the 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl was notable for a few reasons, including USC linebackers running wild, a Clemson QB frustrating scouts and an LSU lineman's surprising struggles.

• USC's Brian Cushing is the rare prospect who will fit in any defensive scheme in the NFL. He can play inside or outside in either a 3-4 or 4-3. Very few linebackers have that ability. Where he looked best, though, was over the tight end as a strongside linebacker in the 4-3. His body type, power and aggression lend well to doing battle with opposing tight ends. For a taller linebacker, he gets low and is not a leverage liability. He showed quick hips turning and running with the tight ends. The one area in which he didn't look quite as comfortable was in his read-and-react skills while working in zone coverage. But overall, Cushing's wide skill set drastically reduces his draft-bust factor. If anyone here is a great fit for New England, it's Cushing.

• Cushing's teammate at USC, Clay Matthews, continues to be extremely impressive. He bends very well and always seems to be in proper football position. His change of direction is abrupt yet smooth. As an edge rusher, he did not lose speed bending the corner and got his shoulder low to the ground, making him very difficult to block. His pad level is consistently exceptional and he is an excellent hit-on-the-rise player who makes contact with the same leg and shoulder when taking on blocks. Matthews is very fundamentally sound but also very athletic. He would be an immediate demon on special teams while learning the linebacker position at the NFL level. At this point, it won't surprise us if the USC trio of Cushing, Matthews and Rey Maualuga are all off the board in the first 40 picks.

• Southern Miss TE Shawn Nelson continues to turn heads. He isn't the biggest tight end and this type of forum plays very well to his skill set, but his tools are undeniable. He looks like a Dallas Clark-type prospect who can create a lot of schematic problems for an NFL defense if he ends up with a creative and innovative offensive coordinator at the next level. Nelson is a seam-stretching presence who is capable of plucking the ball outside his frame and presents a big target area for his quarterback. He covers a lot of ground and can run past linebackers in man coverage. More surprising, however, has been Nelson's effectiveness as a blocker -- particularly in pass pro. His lateral agility and ability to recover were on full display during the one-on-one drills. He also was able to drop his hips and handle the bull rush from the linebackers off the edge. Needless to say, Nelson is climbing up NFL draft boards this week.

• There are some things that just make you scratch your head in wonder. Take Clemson QB Cullen Harper's Tuesday performance, for example. Harper displayed great balance in the pocket and the arm strength to make all the throws, including a deep out throw from the opposite hash to Arizona WR Mike Thomas that had plenty of zip and hit Thomas directly on the numbers during one-on-one drills. But Harper then missed wide-open South Carolina WR Kenny McKinley a few throws later. This is the same inconsistency that plagued Harper throughout last season. It is also evident Harper struggles with accuracy when he has to anticipate and throw to a spot. A clear example came during seven-on-seven drills when Harper was late anticipating Thomas on a deep dig route, forcing Thomas to open up and make a circus catch. Harper appears to have the physical tools for the NFL level but it is his mental capacity that has scouts weary at this point.

• Speaking of Thomas, he has taken full advantage of the all-star game circuit, starting with the East-West Shrine game and continuing to add to his solid resume here at the Senior Bowl. Thomas' consistency has caught the attention of scouts. He continues to display excellent quickness off the line of scrimmage that gives him an adequate initial cushion to work with against defenders. He also has been able to create separation with quick and crisp cuts out his stem. His hands have been his most impressive trait, though. He's been able to haul in almost every pass he can get his hands on over the past two weeks. Thomas has a chance to make himself a lot of money coming out of this week if he can sustain his current level through Saturday's game action.

• Another receiver who flashed this afternoon was McKinley. He can be extremely dangerous after the catch and shows good wiggle in open space to leave defenders reaching for air. However, there are concerns about his ability to get open. McKinley is raw with his routes and at times appears to get lazy and rises up coming out of his breaks. This tips off defenders, allowing them a quicker jump on the ball. Scouts have also expressed concerned about the 182-pound McKinley's ability to get off the line against the more physical corners he will face at the NFL level. He was rerouted by press coverage at times during today's practice.

• West Virginia CB Ellis Lankster is has made a strong case for himself these past two days. Lankster has resembled a pit bull out on an island. He has shown willingness and aggressiveness filling the edge in run support and has also done a nice job of getting his hands on and re-routing receivers at the line. Lankster is able to complement this physical play at the line of scrimmage with fluid hips, giving him the ability to turn and run with receiver, and he also has a quick short-area-bust that has allowed him to limit separation out of breaks. However, Lankster has shown venerability with his top-end speed and was beaten by Georgia WR Mohamed Massaquoi during seven-on-seven drills. Lankster did not display the recovery speed to catch up with Massaquoi that scouts would like to see. All-in-all, though, Lankster turned in a solid day's work and has definitely caught the eye of a few scouts.

• Wake Forest CB Alphonso Smith is one corner who scouts were anxious to see this week and he has not disappointed. Smith is clearly the most instinctive corner on either roster and does a tremendous job of anticipating and jumping routes. He has been able to use these qualities to come up with interceptions on both days of practice. Scouts have been impressed by his loose hips and top-end burst, which give him the ability to recover. This trait was showcased during one-on-drills when he was overaggressive defending Massaquoi, who did a nice job of setting Smith up with a double move and looked to be wide open down the sideline. Smith was able to use his burst to get back into position, and while Massaquoi came down with a circus catch Smith made him work much harder than expected for the catch. If Smith continues to play at such a high level this week he will see his stock soar in what is an overall weak crop of corners this year.

• LSU G Herman Johnson (6-7, 382 pounds) is so enormous that you expect him to engulf undersized defenders like Pac-Man gobbling up dots, but that hasn't been the case this week. Johnson isn't quick enough to get into position working against the explosive defensive tackles he's squaring off against so he's lunging in an effort to make up for this weakness. Problem is, this only exacerbates the problem because lunging causes him to lose his balance. Ole Miss DT Peria Jerry gave Johnson problems in one-on-one pass-rush drills, setting Johnson up to the left before ripping back to the right. Johnson overreacted to the initial move and couldn't keep his feet under him when forced to redirect so Jerry knocked him to the ground before continuing on to the quarterback. Making matters far worse, Johnson didn't react to Jacksonville assistant coach Mike Tice's instructions all that well, and it appeared to frustrate Tice more and more as the practice progressed.

• In fairness to Johnson, the bulk of the South offensive line turned in underwhelming performances. C/G Eric Wood (Louisville) in particular struggled against Georgia DT Corvey Irvin during the team periods of practice. Irvin used his upper-body strength and superior initial quickness to disrupt several running plays in the backfield.

• Tulane OT Troy Kropog moves his feet fairly well but he doesn't do a great job of sinking his hips and anchoring against bull-rushers. Tennessee DE Robert Ayers got under his pads, drove him into the backfield and put him on his back on one play during one-on-one pass rush drills.

• Though Florida OT Jason Watkins is showing adequate initial quickness, his lack of a violent and powerful initial punch is making it easy for defenders to get into his frame. As a result, he's having a difficult time sustaining his blocks.

• Centers Antoine Caldwell (Alabama) and Jonathan Luigs (Arkansas) are faring better than the players mentioned above. Caldwell is a grinder with a chip on his shoulder and Luigs moves well for his size. However, both have shown noteworthy flaws as well. Caldwell plays far too high at times and Luigs has problems countering power moves. In fact, the more we watch Caldwell, Luigs, Oregon's Max Unger and Cal's Alex Mack, the clearer it becomes that Mack is the best center prospect here.

• One of the few encouraging performance along the offensive line came from Ole Miss OT Michael Oher. There are admittedly concerns about his footwork and inconsistency in scouting circles, but he can improve in those areas and continues to show that he has the foot speed to develop into a quality starting left tackle at the NFL level.

• Auburn G Tyronne Green doesn't have anything close to Oher's natural ability but he's proven to be a solid guard prospect so far this week. Green is thickly-built and has enough balance and short-area quickness to hold up in pass protection on the inside. He also does a solid job of using his hands to control defenders.

• As far as the defensive line is concerned, Jerry is clearly the most complete prospect on the South roster. He isn't physically intimidating but he has very good initial quickness, uses a wide repertoire of moves and works from the snap through the whistle on every play. He's ideally suited to play a 3-technique in the NFL because he's at his best when on the move and disrupting up the field.

• Georgia Tech DT Vance Walker is built much like Jerry but he isn't as explosive or powerful, which is evident when the two line up next to one another. While he isn't having a terrible week by any standard, Walker isn't standing out, either.

• There have been moments when USC DE Kyle Moore and DT Fili Moala have looked unstoppable during one-on-one pass rush drills, but don't be fooled by these classic teasers. Moore is built well and is athletic while Moala has above-average initial quickness for his size, but both get lazy with their technique and lack ideal instincts. In addition, Moala wants no part of double-teams. So while they looked like first-round picks at times during pass rush drills, they were far less effective during the team portions of practice.

 

[DeadsetAce]

brian cushing - i like what im hearing/reading

 

[gobucksbc]

Nice to hear Robo doing well.

 

[codyj1326]

Man I hope Detroit can pick up one of those SC linebackers with our second pick. Brian Cushing just keeps making me hope he falls to us even more.

 

[downtown43]

Robiskie balling i see

 

[shannonscrooks]

Different perspective, CNNSI Senior Bowl Reporting:

The second day of practice at the Senior Bowl saw an increase in intensity and performance (Day 1 Report). Players are leaving final impressions on NFL decision makers as to their level of skill on the football field. As a result, a number of prospects have cemented better draft grades for themselves heading towards April while others have watched their stock move in the other direction. Here's a look at Tuesday's results.
[h3]Risers[/h3]
Derrick Williams/WR/Penn State: Williams' vaunted athleticism was on display as he established himself as the best receiver on the field. Williams displayed speed, effective route-running skills and reliable hands. He beat defenders for the deep reception or physically beat them down to make the underneath reception. There's no doubt scouts were excited by Williams, who showed signs of pulling it all togher.

Alex Magee/DT/Purdue: Magee was a late arrival to the Senior Bowl after a communications mishap but made up for lost time Tuesday. The Purdue product was impossible to block and consistently got penetration behind the line of scrimmage, beating blockers with quickness as well as power.

Trevor Canfield/OG/Cincinnati: Canfield has a reputation for being a nasty, fierce competitor and he showed why Tuesday. The former Bearcat starter was dominant at the point and handled almost everyone he faced. He's not only strong but also mean; he never let up. More than once he continued to play after the whistle, getting an extra shove in after the play had ended.

Louis Delmas/S/Western Michigan: Delmas has been the best safety on the field and the feisty defender consistently put himself in a position to make plays on the ball all day. He throws his body around the field in an effort to stop ball handlers and delivered a number of blows that made scouts take notice. Delmas was effective in run defense and against the pass.

Coye Francies/CB/San Jose State: Francies is another defensive back whose aggressive play impressed scouts. Francies knocked several defenders to the ground Tuesday with hard hits, which got a loud response from the crowd of approximately 1,000. More importantly he was effective in coverage, displaying top ball skills, which scouts wanted to see.

David Veikune/DE/Hawaii: Veikune has worked hard the past two days and improved his game. The former Warrior was tenacious in run defense and also flew off the edge as a pass rusher. Several of his battles against top-rated left tackle Michael Oher ended up in his favor. In one instance he had the potential first-round pick twisted like a pretzel as Oher failed to protect the quarterback from Veikune's speed.

Peria Jerry/DT/Mississippi: Jerry is standing out to NFL decision makers not only as a football player but also a leader on the field. He has displayed good quickness off the snap and really pushes the pocket as an interior defender. Jerry's ability to shoot gaps and disrupt offenses has been apparent to all at the Senior Bowl.

Alphonso Smith/CB/Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons' corner was yet another defensive back who stood out Tuesday. Smith looked fast, physical and very instinctive all day. He battled against larger receivers and his 5-foot-9-inch frame never backed down. Smith defended a number of passes and played like a starting NFL cornerback.
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DeAngelo Smith/CB/Cincinnati: Smith possesses the athleticism to play at the next level but was very hesitant and unsure of himself Tuesday. He consistently lost a half step to opponents off the line of scrimmage and gave up several long receptions and an even larger number of underneath routes.

Nathan Brown/QB/Central Arkansas: The small-school passer has struggled so far and done nothing to improve his status in the eyes of NFL decision makers. Brown throws with a three-quarter delivery and the result is poor accuracy and passes that scatter. His inability to throw the deep pass Tuesday resulted in a number of receivers slowing up in their routes and waiting for the ball to arrive.

John Parker Wilson/QB/Alabama: Wilson was another passer who struggled Tuesday. He showed a weak arm and was unable to get speed on passes and under threw a number of receivers who were open down the field. Late in the day Wilson threw a terrible interception into triple coverage.

Herman Johnson/OL/LSU: Johnson has lined up at both his natural position of guard as well as right tackle. His size (6-feet-7, 382 pounds) has not transitioned into the ability to dominate the opposition. Johnson's immobility is obvious to all and at one point he was knocked to the ground due to his inability to move. Much was expected from Johnson this week but he has not responded and his draft stock is plummeting

 

[gunna get it]

definitely count me in as a CNN/SI supporter over McShay.



Anyone eyein NFL Network for updates.
Im at the office and only have Brighthouse here

Alphonso Smith/CB/Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons' corner was yet another defensive back who stood out Tuesday. Smith looked fast, physical and very instinctive all day. He battled against larger receivers and his 5-foot-9-inch frame never backed down. Smith defended a number of passes and played like a starting NFL cornerback.


Oww

Peria Jerry/DT/Mississippi: Jerry is standing out to NFL decision makers not only as a football player but also a leader on the field. He has displayed good quickness off the snap and really pushes the pocket as an interior defender. Jerry's ability to shoot gaps and disrupt offenses has been apparent to all at the Senior Bowl.

knew he was good . that Ole Miss D Line was obscene

Derrick Williams/WR/Penn State: Williams' vaunted athleticism was on display as he established himself as the best receiver on the field. Williams displayed speed, effective route-running skills and reliable hands. He beat defenders for the deep reception or physically beat them down to make the underneath reception. There's no doubt scouts were excited by Williams, who showed signs of pulling it all togher.


DWill Choppin em up.

NFLDraftCountdown and others have been real Low on Graham harrell and his lack of arm strength.

 

[hampisaboss]

Originally Posted by gobucksBC

Nice to hear Robo doing well.

 

[CP1708]

at McShay havin Williams as a faller and then CNN has him as theirnumber 1 riser.

I can't wait to see Kiper gettin ready to blow a gasket over havin to debate with that douche bag.

 

[DeadsetAce]

cushing and phonso smith both standing out...who'd the pats take in the mock draft?

just kidding...but not really

 

[joe mcknight is ballin]

cushing top 15 like i said.

 

[d0nt w0rry about it]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

NFLDraftCountdown and others have been real Low on Graham harrell and his lack of arm strength.

definitely my favorite site when it comes to the nfl draft..

 

[doublejs07]

Anyone think Cushing is sweating that piss test around the combine?

maybe he'll go the Castillo route and send a letter out to all 32 teams before the draft....

$#% is JP Wilson doing???? Throwing a pick into TRIPLE COVERAGE?????

*Wasn't Nowitness hyping up Graham Harrell as the best TTU QB NFL prospect??? I could be wrong on that tho....

 

[gunna get it]

without a doubt the best site, free or otherwise, when it comes to draft stock, status and scouting reports.

 

[SneakerProSr.]

One receiver whose stock is on the rise through the first two days is Ohio State's Brian Robiskie. He continues to separate himself from the pack as the most polished receiver on the North roster. He showed precise cuts out of his stem and was able to throttle down instantly when running stop and comeback routes. Robiskie opened scouts' eyes with a beautiful catch during seven-on-seven drills, going up high on a skinny post while displaying soft hands to haul in the throw. At this point he appears to be the receiver who should have the easiest transition at the next level.
I think dude is going to beast the next level. His pops is an NFL receivers coach so you already know dude has prepped his whole life.

 

[gunna get it]

He's a big XII guy tho, U had to take that with a grain of salt.

Oklahoma S Nic Harris played a lot of outside linebacker Tuesday, and the decision to do so should improve his draft stock, especially with teams that stress speed and athletic ability over bulk and power at linebacker (think Indianapolis). Of course, Harris hit a few speed bumps and understandably showed some indecisiveness. However, he also showed above-average closing speed and agility in pursuit. Though we will continue to monitor his ability to stack and shed blockers as the week progresses, he played with a mean streak and was surprisingly stout working against the tight ends today.

Nice, at least he's willing to make a change. He's gonna earn him some bucks if he can make that transition

• Pittsburgh MLB Scott McKillop isn't athletic enough to consistently match up in man coverage and is undersized by NFL standards, but he's a far better football player than athlete. McKillop locates the ball quickly, takes very few false steps and stays squared up while scraping down the line of scrimmage. He's also a strong form tackler who takes the extra step to get into sound position.


I dont care what he tests like. Dude can play Ball. Period. and I'd love for him to be MLB on my fav. team

He got a "Zac Thomas" feel for the game

 

[vctry20]

Coye Francies/CB/San Jose State: Francies is another defensive back whose aggressive play impressed scouts. Francies knocked several defenders to the ground Tuesday with hard hits, which got a loud response from the crowd of approximately 1,000. More importantly he was effective in coverage, displaying top ball skills, which scouts wanted to see.
My dude

I like a lot of the DRC comparisons I am seeing, but other reports are saying he's having up and down practices.

 

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Jeremiah Johnson

 

[gunna get it]

Coye Francies/CB/San Jose State



I saw him play twice this yr, and he didnt really stand out

I remember when "Mike" Lowery was out there and he was gettin all the pub and lockin up the better WRs. How did Coye stack up thru-out his career?

 

[N41D]

*Wasn't Nowitness hyping up Graham Harrell as the best TTU QB NFL prospect??? I could be wrong on that tho....
I said he was miles ahead of other TTU guys in terms of actually being a QB... I never said he was gonna be a first-day guy, or that he was gonnabe an NFL starter or anything like that...

I still think it's abundantly obvious he's miles ahead of Sonny Cumbie, Kliff Kingsbury, and any of those other guys Leach pulled off the intramuralfield...

NFLDC said Graham dropped three snaps from under center yesterday though...

 

[vctry20]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

I saw him play 2 games this yr, and he didnt really stand out

I remember when "Mike" Lowery was out there and he was gettin all the pub and lockin up the better WRs. How did he do thruout his career?

Francies?

He was tough to follow because he did two years at JC, 04 and 05, played at Oregon State in 06, got kicked out and played that one year at SJSU in 08. I thinkhe led all California JCs with like 12 picks and a few PR TDs in 06. I didn't catch many games while he was at Oregon State.

It didnt seem like he got a ton of balls thrown his direction this season, put up decent numbers. He's got good heigth mixed with pretty decent speed,it'll be interesting to see how he pans out in the draft

 

[thetruth03]

Graham Harrell throws like a girl.. Any baseball coach would tell him that at least..

Coye Francies is NICE..

Alphonso

Ramses Barden 6'6 230 WR.. his style is unorthadox but he could be a decent WR in the league.. Like a Malcom Floyd

 

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