2a. (34) Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St. - I've enver been wild about Thomas because of his lack of production in college. He's a one-year wonder. However, at this point he is such a value that it's ahrd not to take him. To get the draft's (maybe) best receiver at pick number 34 is Larceny.
Pick Grade: A
2b. (48) Fred Davis, TE, USC - Here's the pass catching tight end that you need in the West Coast offense that Jim Zorn will be implementing in Washington. Davis has soft hands and is athletic, but is a glorified wide receiver. Don't ever expect him to block. Solid Pick.
Pick Grade: B
2c. (51) Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma - And the West Coast Offense is complete. Kelly is a boom or bust pick because of all the negative hype around his name over the alst few months. He hasn't done a single thing right since the season ended and now he's got a chance to make it all better by being the big receiver that the Redskins need. If I had to guess, I would say that Santana Moss might not be around in DC much longer.
Pick Grade: B+
3. (96) Chad Rhinehart, G, Nothern Iowa - That Northern Iowa line must have been sick with two draftees. Rhinehart needs alot of work on technique but has the two things that you need in a guard, size and an attitude. Should be a starter soon.
Pick Grade: B
4. (124) Justin Tryon, CB, Arizona St. - Has decent size, but is not a solid tackler and can be shielded from the ball by bigger receivers. Maybe will be a nickel corner, not more.
Pick Grade: C+
6a. (168) Durant Brooks, P, Georgia Tech - It's a punter. You take the best one available.
Pick Grade: C
6b. (180)Kareem Moore, S, Nicholls State - Another small school guy in the late rounds. Moore doesn't do anything particularly well, but will provide depth and presence on special teams.
Pick Grade: C
6c. (186) Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii: I've gushed enough about how much I like Colt, so I won't bore you anymore. However, just remember this. This staff didn't draft Jason Campbell, and Colt is a better fit for the West Coast offense.
Pick Grade: A-
7a.(242) Rob Jackson, DE, Kansas State - The typical smallish, rush end project that ever takes in the late rounds.
Pick Grade: C
7b. (249) Christopher Horton, S, UCLA -Hard nosed, up-in-the-box safety. Figures to start on special teams and then, who knows. Big liability in coverage.
Pick Grade: B-
Overall Draft Grade: B+
This is no longer Joe Gibbs' team. Jim Zorn put the stamp of approval on it quickly with the new receivers, and tight end and doesn't figure to let go anytime soon. One of the better drafts that anyone has ever had without a first rounder.
Showing posts with label Malcolm Kelly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Malcolm Kelly. Show all posts
4/11/08
How Not to Help Your Draft Stock...
Oklahoma WR Malcolm Kelly is turning his off-season into a comedy of errors.
After a poor showing at his pro day, he has scheduled another scouting session where he will run on astroturf.
Astroturf? What are we playing mini-golf?
No one plays on Astroturf anymore, and it's clearly a ploy to improve his time. I don't care if he runs a 3.7, this shouldn't help his stock at all.
After a poor showing at his pro day, he has scheduled another scouting session where he will run on astroturf.
Astroturf? What are we playing mini-golf?No one plays on Astroturf anymore, and it's clearly a ploy to improve his time. I don't care if he runs a 3.7, this shouldn't help his stock at all.
4/9/08
Draft: WR Rankings
Tier 1:
1) Limas Sweed
I almost put Sweed in his own category. He is a huge physical specimen(6'4 215), had a decently productive (though injury shortened) college career and has great triangle numbers (4.52 40).
What sets Sweed apart from the next group of wide outs is:
a) his ability to be a true number 1 WR
b) his lack of character/other issues that knock down the other prospects.
In the end, I couldn't justify Sweed being in a tier all by his own. However I think he will be one of the best values in this draft.
2) James Hardy
Hey, Plexiglass was once a bad character guy. Of course it's easy to compare the two, not many people are 6'6 while maintaining speed and agility. The reason I rank Hardy so high simple, potential. In a an underwhelming class of wide outs Hardy's star potential is mind blowing. However he is boom or bust. He's either going to be great or be Chris Henry.
3) Devin Thomas
If Kyle Boller were a WR he'd be Devin Thomas. Great size/speed, one productive college year and all of a sudden he's at the top of some peoples draft boards? I'm underwhelmed. Bust alert.
3) DeSean Jackson
Bust alert V 2.0. Valuable kick returner and slot receiver. Not going to be an every down wide out. Vastly, vastly, vastly overrated.
?) Maclom Kelly
An enigma. Just had his pro day and while he looked good in drills his timed speed was terrible. He is this years ultimate boom or bust, comparable to Dewayne Jarrett. It will be interesting to see where he's drafted.
Tier 2:
Early Doucet
Mario Manningham
Lavelle Hawkins
I like all three of these guys a lot. Manningham is probably the biggest name. He doesn't have ideal size or timed speed but just constantly was a play maker at Michigan. He lied about his pot use and it could cost him. Doucet is a big name prospect but probably projects as a slot type in the NFL. Hawkins was DeSean Jackson's counterpart at Cal and It wouldn't shock me if he was a better pro player. He had an amazing senior bowl and has be one of the big risers this off season.
Tier 3:
Jordy Nelson
Mark my words. Jordy Nelson will be a NFL starting WR. I don't know why people don't more highly of him. He's got ideal size/bulk (6'3 217) and his timed speed wasn't terrible (4.51)
Pop Quiz:
A) Who was second in all of college football in receptions last year?
B) Who was second in all of college football in receiving yards last year?
C) Who is Kansas States QB?
Answer Key:
A)Jordy Nelson
B)Jordy Nelson
C)Josh Freeman (my point exactly)
This is how Nelson did against top competition this year:
Against:
Auburn: 9 rec, 90 yds
Texas: 12 rec, 116 yds 1 TD
Colorado: 4 rec, 93 yds
Oklahoma State: 12 rec, 176 yds 3 TD
And most importantly:
Against Kansas: (and potential FIRST ROUND PICK AQIB TALIB)
10 rec, 137 yds 1TD
I don't see how you can ignore such production on the field. When you pair that with average combine numbers and a blue collar work ethic I think you get a great WR.
If he can become a better blocker (and with his size/work ethic, I think he will) your looking at the next Hines Ward.
1) Limas Sweed
I almost put Sweed in his own category. He is a huge physical specimen(6'4 215), had a decently productive (though injury shortened) college career and has great triangle numbers (4.52 40).
What sets Sweed apart from the next group of wide outs is:
a) his ability to be a true number 1 WR
b) his lack of character/other issues that knock down the other prospects.
In the end, I couldn't justify Sweed being in a tier all by his own. However I think he will be one of the best values in this draft.
2) James Hardy
Hey, Plexiglass was once a bad character guy. Of course it's easy to compare the two, not many people are 6'6 while maintaining speed and agility. The reason I rank Hardy so high simple, potential. In a an underwhelming class of wide outs Hardy's star potential is mind blowing. However he is boom or bust. He's either going to be great or be Chris Henry.
3) Devin Thomas
If Kyle Boller were a WR he'd be Devin Thomas. Great size/speed, one productive college year and all of a sudden he's at the top of some peoples draft boards? I'm underwhelmed. Bust alert.
3) DeSean Jackson
Bust alert V 2.0. Valuable kick returner and slot receiver. Not going to be an every down wide out. Vastly, vastly, vastly overrated.
?) Maclom Kelly
An enigma. Just had his pro day and while he looked good in drills his timed speed was terrible. He is this years ultimate boom or bust, comparable to Dewayne Jarrett. It will be interesting to see where he's drafted.
Tier 2:
Early Doucet
Mario Manningham
Lavelle Hawkins
I like all three of these guys a lot. Manningham is probably the biggest name. He doesn't have ideal size or timed speed but just constantly was a play maker at Michigan. He lied about his pot use and it could cost him. Doucet is a big name prospect but probably projects as a slot type in the NFL. Hawkins was DeSean Jackson's counterpart at Cal and It wouldn't shock me if he was a better pro player. He had an amazing senior bowl and has be one of the big risers this off season.
Tier 3:
Jordy Nelson
Mark my words. Jordy Nelson will be a NFL starting WR. I don't know why people don't more highly of him. He's got ideal size/bulk (6'3 217) and his timed speed wasn't terrible (4.51)
Pop Quiz:
A) Who was second in all of college football in receptions last year?
B) Who was second in all of college football in receiving yards last year?
C) Who is Kansas States QB?
Answer Key:
A)Jordy Nelson
B)Jordy Nelson
C)Josh Freeman (my point exactly)
This is how Nelson did against top competition this year:
Against:
Auburn: 9 rec, 90 yds
Texas: 12 rec, 116 yds 1 TD
Colorado: 4 rec, 93 yds
Oklahoma State: 12 rec, 176 yds 3 TD
And most importantly:
Against Kansas: (and potential FIRST ROUND PICK AQIB TALIB)
10 rec, 137 yds 1TD
I don't see how you can ignore such production on the field. When you pair that with average combine numbers and a blue collar work ethic I think you get a great WR.
If he can become a better blocker (and with his size/work ethic, I think he will) your looking at the next Hines Ward.
4/7/08
As Usual...
I'm ahead of the curve. The Cubs just intentionally walked Ryan Doumit.
Anyway, here's a couple of interesting draft notes from Rotoworld:
- Cardinals beat write Kurt Somers would be shocked if they didn't use their first round pick on a corner. Huh, I had them taking an end. Anyway, It makes sense as Antrel Rolle is moving over to safety and Eric Green isn't very good. However, if anyone says Brandon Flowers, I'd disagree because he's very similar to Green. They played the same position (Boundary corner, think taking a third of the field all of the time, and not really matching up a whole lot.) at the same school.
- The Cincinnati Bengals claimed to be interested in Malcolm Kelly. That's a little bit higher than I figured he would go. He hasn't worked out for scouts just yet, but I think this might be a little maneuvering by Marv Lewis and company. However, with Ocho Cinco complaining and Chris Henry out, they could need another receiver. I just don't think it will be Kelly.
Anyway, here's a couple of interesting draft notes from Rotoworld:
- Cardinals beat write Kurt Somers would be shocked if they didn't use their first round pick on a corner. Huh, I had them taking an end. Anyway, It makes sense as Antrel Rolle is moving over to safety and Eric Green isn't very good. However, if anyone says Brandon Flowers, I'd disagree because he's very similar to Green. They played the same position (Boundary corner, think taking a third of the field all of the time, and not really matching up a whole lot.) at the same school.
- The Cincinnati Bengals claimed to be interested in Malcolm Kelly. That's a little bit higher than I figured he would go. He hasn't worked out for scouts just yet, but I think this might be a little maneuvering by Marv Lewis and company. However, with Ocho Cinco complaining and Chris Henry out, they could need another receiver. I just don't think it will be Kelly.
3/31/08
Yea, I'm Sure this will work...
According to Rotoworld, Oklahoma WR Malcolm Kelly, or his agent, has sent a letter to all 32 NFL teams declaring himself fully healed. Kelly had reportedly been completely pulled off draft boards all together by many teams because his knees were in such bad shape.
Why do people keep doing this? Do they not realzie that no one beleives them? These letters from agents seem to stem from an incident when Chargers DE Luis Castillo tested positive for steroids, sent one of these letters apologizing, and then was drafted in the first round. However, taking steroids is a lot different than having bad knees. You can't just heal yourself, it doesn't work that way.
Look for Kelly to fall to the late first round.
Why do people keep doing this? Do they not realzie that no one beleives them? These letters from agents seem to stem from an incident when Chargers DE Luis Castillo tested positive for steroids, sent one of these letters apologizing, and then was drafted in the first round. However, taking steroids is a lot different than having bad knees. You can't just heal yourself, it doesn't work that way.
Look for Kelly to fall to the late first round.