Brandon494
04-10-2009, 12:44 PM
9 Green Bay Packers- BJ Raji, DT Boston College
(Pickett is not getting any younger and DT is the most important position in the 3-4)
NFL.com Analysis
Positives: Flashes rare burst off the snap for a man his size and can penetrate into the backfield and disrupt the play without necessarily making the tackle. ... Good strength and mass at the point of attack to create a pile. ... Good short-area lateral quickness. ... Experienced. Missed the 2007 season due to academics, but leaves BC with 38 career starts. ... Locates the ball quickly and works to make the play. ... At his best lining up at the nose, though he flashes the initial burst off the snap to be effective as the under-tackle in the 4-3 alignment. ... Strong enough to pull down ballcarriers with just his arms. ... Arguably the single-most dominant player during the week of practice at the Senior Bowl.
Negatives: Marginal height for the position. ... Only adequate to shed blocks due to his short arms and lack of sustained quickness. ... Rare quickness in confined space, but lacks the speed to sustain and struggles to make an impact outside of the guard box. ... Flashes the burst off the snap for the three-technique (under tackle in the 4-3 alignment), but is only a marginal pass rusher. ... Relies on his initial burst off the snap and an occasional spin move to pressure. ... Reliable tackler, but lacks the balance and lateral quickness to break down and make the tackle in space. ... Most effective when operating as part of a rotation. ... Maturity is a concern. ... Has struggled with his weight, playing in 2006 at more than 350 pounds. ... Was suspended for the first half of the Clemson game in 2006 for throwing a punch at a Central Michigan player. ... Missed the entire 2007 season due to academics.
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41 Green Bay Packers- Jamon Meredith, OT, South Carolina
(with the RT position still a question mark Meredith is a solid tackle who can step right in)
Analysis
Positives: Good height with long arms and an athletic build, typical of top-tier left tackles. Adequate punch, and will extend his arms and get his hands on the numbers to keep defenders at bay. Gets to linebackers at the second level very well and hits the moving target. Able to adjust to oncoming defenders in space. Positions himself to seal the edge using quick feet and good hand placement. Can cut-block ends on his side to give the quarterback a lane on quick throws.
Negatives: A bit slow to move his feet at times, relying on his length too much. Other times he drops back too far, allowing the end to twist inside untouched. Plays a bit tall in pass protection. Struggles to reach down to block to the guard when he doesn't explode from his stance. Could sustain blocks better in space.
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73 Green Bay Packers- Paul Kruger, DE/OLB, Utah
(Adds depth to OLB and could be a future starter. Maybe next Kampman? )
Analysis
Positives: Tall with a fairly developed upper body and the frame to add another 10-15 pounds of muscle without losing speed. Relentless as a pass rusher, works hard to attack the passer in or outside the pocket. Gets under his man's pads to push him into the quarterback. Overwhelms backs and tight ends in pass protection. Nice straight-line and closing speed. Flashes explosiveness as a tackler and has the length to secure. Also hustles down the line and chases ballcarriers downfield. Good backfield awareness and lateral agility to knock down passes and keep containment on reverses, run plays and bootlegs. Very good changing direction in space and can drop fluidly. Effective playing upright as a 3-4 rush linebacker due to his length, hustle and athleticism. Handles coverage responsibilities, staying with backs in the flat and on wheel routes. Breaks down and drops his hips in space better than you'd expect for his size. Mature player with an excellent motor.
Negatives: Must continue to build strength throughout his body. Plays too tall at times, allowing better offensive tackles to latch on and take him out of the play. Has not yet mastered how to rip off blocks at the line. Needs more pass rush moves, relies on a bull rush that was effective at Utah but might not be against stronger NFL tackles. Will be a 23-year-old rookie with just two years of college football experience.
Compares To: AARON KAMPMAN, Green Bay -- Kruger is a perfect complement for a team that likes a strong work ethic in a player. There might be bigger, faster and stronger defensive linemen in the draft, but Kruger has enough versatility in his game to put his hand down in a 4-3 alignment or stand up in a 3-4 formation. Kampman has had a good run without having superstar athletic skills. Give Kruger a year or two to adapt and he could be a big hit.
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83 Green Bay Packers (from NY Jets)- Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech
(Woodson and Harris getting older we pick up a CB with a ton of pontenial to groom. Also a excellent SP team with KR skills)
Analysis
Positives: Natural playmaker. ... Versatile athlete with the skills to help at multiple positions. ... Alert zone defender. ... Reads the quarterback's eyes and closes quickly on the ball. ... Reliable open-field tackler who flashes explosiveness as a hitter. ... Willing to dirty his jersey against the run. ... Good lateral agility to elude blockers and will come up aggressively in run support. ... At least adequate hip flexibility and straight-line speed. ... Natural hands for the interception. ... Can track the ball over either shoulder. ... Good leaping ability and times his leaps well. ... Can highpoint passes and shows the strong hands to snatch passes out of the air. ... Reliable hands as a returner. ... Good vision and burst as a returner.
Negatives: Might lack the hip flexibility and straight-line speed for man coverage. ... Inconsistent press technique and lacks the burst to keep up with faster receivers if he misses his initial punch. ... Likes to go for the intimidating hit and will occasionally fail to wrap up properly when dropping his shoulder into the ballcarrier. ... Plays a flashy, emotional game and can get carried away on the field, drawing penalties.
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109 Green Bay Packers- Vance Walker, DE/DT, Georgia Tech
(adds depth to the D-line and would make a solid DE in the 3-4)
Analysis
Positives: Flashes initial quickness off the snap. ... Locates the football quickly and has the short-area burst to close. ... Has the upper-body strength and is effective enough with his hands to rip off his man and pressure the quarterback or corral backs in the hole. ... Short, squatty build with long arms that helps him hold up against double-team blocks and in short-yardage situations due to his natural leverage advantage. ... Good lower-body strength to push the pocket. ... Uses his hands to get off blocks up front to get to the ball. ... Hustles downfield and chases down the line to help his teammates.
Negatives: Too short and lacks the girth to fit some defensive systems. ... Must prove himself quick enough to beat NFL interior linemen one-on-one. ... Impressive statistics inflated by the aggressive blitzing and stunting Georgia Tech defensive philosophy. ... Seems to guess at the snap count often, leading to instances when he's the first lineman off the ball, and others where he's the last. ... Lacks a variety of moves as a pass rusher.
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145 Green Bay Packers- Glenn Coffee, RB, Alabama
(complete RB who is a nice fit for our zone blocking scheme)
Analysis
Positives: Well-built athlete. A bit of a slasher. Sees the hole and shows surprising burst to it, considering his height. Can make defenders miss in the open field, but seems to prefer physically taking them on at times. Lowers his shoulder into the defender and looks to intimidate. Runs with a chip on his shoulder. Good acceleration through the second level of the defense and into the open field. At least adequate straight-line speed. Good vision at the second level for the cutback. Experienced receiver out of the backfield. Good upper-body strength and effort as a pass blocker. Has been a weight room monster since high school. Has matured during his college career, and is now a faith-driven leader and sought-after speaker in the community.
Negatives: Has a bit of an odd build for a running back. Thin hips, and though well built he lacks the bulk in his core and lower body that scouts prefer for a power runner. Runs a bit upright, which just adds to the concern regarding his build and power-running. Likes to run over defenders, but too often goes down on contact. Suspended for four games in 2007 as part of an Alabama textbook scandal. Redshirted 2006 with a knee injury.
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182 Green Bay Packers- Quinn Johnson, FB, LSU
(big time blocker with reliable hands out of the backfield. Solid SP player as well)
Analysis
Positives: Compact, thick build with good arm length. Lines up in the I-formation and as an H-back. Lowers his shoulder, delivers a good pop and brings his hips against linebackers in the hole. Can be a missile when decisive on who he will hit. Willing special teamer with good straight-line speed for his size.
Negatives: Only adequate height for the position. Lacks flexibility needed to adjust to linebackers and safeties at the second level. Likes to hit his target, but fails to use his hands to ride him out of the play or sustain the block. Hesitates to find a target at times when no one comes into his area. Very inconsistent hands out of the backfield; not a natural receiver. Lacks elusiveness in the open field, although his size makes him tough for defensive backs to bring down. Will hit, but usually not wrap, returners in the open field.
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187 Green Bay Packers (from Saints)- Cornelius Lewis, OT/G, Tennessee St
(Adds depth to the O-line and comes from a football family)
Analysis
Positives: Dominant player at this level. Athletic frame capable of adding at least another 10-15 pounds of mass without a significant loss of quickness. Good lateral quickness and balance for pass protection. Athletic enough to project to a guard in a zone-blocking scheme. Can get to the second level. Physical and tenacious when blocking at the second level. Good upper and lower body strength to drive defenders off the ball. Cognizant blocker who looks to help his teammates. Accurate deep snapper. Good bloodlines. His father, Cecil, Sr., played strong safety for two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and his younger brother, Cam, is Tim Tebow's backup at Florida.
Negatives: Questionable level of competition. Good strength at this level, but may lack the power at this time to contribute early in a drive blocking system. Surrounded by potential NFL talent at running back (Javarris Williams) and a mobile quarterback.
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218 Green Bay Packers- Brian Toal, FB/OLB, Boston College
(Has the talent, only question can he stay healthy? Worth the 7th round pick)
Analysis
Positives: Intelligent, instinctive, active linebacker with good straight-ahead speed. Strong in the upper and lower bodies. Plays with wild abandon; is willing to blow up fullbacks in the hole or blockers on the outside so his teammates can make the play. Scrapes down the line well, avoids trash inside and uses his hands to shed receivers to shut down quick screens. Effective blitzer due to his hustle, closing speed and secure tackling. Gets deep in his drops and closes quickly on receivers in his zone. Strong short-yardage runner, keeps his legs churning inside to get the first down or score. Experienced special teams coverage unit performer bringing determination, strength and hustle. Outside protector on punts.
Negatives: A bit smaller than scouts would like at linebacker, but adequate for a fullback. A bit stiff in the hips, and can be out-quicked by NFL receivers and running backs in space when caught leaning for the tackle. Needs to lower his pad level as a runner and secure the ball with two hands. Used mostly as a runner at fullback, and must prove he can be a receiver and sustain as a lead blocker. Medical check required due to major neck/shoulder injury issues. His constant search for contact makes his injury issues especially problematic.
(Pickett is not getting any younger and DT is the most important position in the 3-4)
NFL.com Analysis
Positives: Flashes rare burst off the snap for a man his size and can penetrate into the backfield and disrupt the play without necessarily making the tackle. ... Good strength and mass at the point of attack to create a pile. ... Good short-area lateral quickness. ... Experienced. Missed the 2007 season due to academics, but leaves BC with 38 career starts. ... Locates the ball quickly and works to make the play. ... At his best lining up at the nose, though he flashes the initial burst off the snap to be effective as the under-tackle in the 4-3 alignment. ... Strong enough to pull down ballcarriers with just his arms. ... Arguably the single-most dominant player during the week of practice at the Senior Bowl.
Negatives: Marginal height for the position. ... Only adequate to shed blocks due to his short arms and lack of sustained quickness. ... Rare quickness in confined space, but lacks the speed to sustain and struggles to make an impact outside of the guard box. ... Flashes the burst off the snap for the three-technique (under tackle in the 4-3 alignment), but is only a marginal pass rusher. ... Relies on his initial burst off the snap and an occasional spin move to pressure. ... Reliable tackler, but lacks the balance and lateral quickness to break down and make the tackle in space. ... Most effective when operating as part of a rotation. ... Maturity is a concern. ... Has struggled with his weight, playing in 2006 at more than 350 pounds. ... Was suspended for the first half of the Clemson game in 2006 for throwing a punch at a Central Michigan player. ... Missed the entire 2007 season due to academics.
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41 Green Bay Packers- Jamon Meredith, OT, South Carolina
(with the RT position still a question mark Meredith is a solid tackle who can step right in)
Analysis
Positives: Good height with long arms and an athletic build, typical of top-tier left tackles. Adequate punch, and will extend his arms and get his hands on the numbers to keep defenders at bay. Gets to linebackers at the second level very well and hits the moving target. Able to adjust to oncoming defenders in space. Positions himself to seal the edge using quick feet and good hand placement. Can cut-block ends on his side to give the quarterback a lane on quick throws.
Negatives: A bit slow to move his feet at times, relying on his length too much. Other times he drops back too far, allowing the end to twist inside untouched. Plays a bit tall in pass protection. Struggles to reach down to block to the guard when he doesn't explode from his stance. Could sustain blocks better in space.
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73 Green Bay Packers- Paul Kruger, DE/OLB, Utah
(Adds depth to OLB and could be a future starter. Maybe next Kampman? )
Analysis
Positives: Tall with a fairly developed upper body and the frame to add another 10-15 pounds of muscle without losing speed. Relentless as a pass rusher, works hard to attack the passer in or outside the pocket. Gets under his man's pads to push him into the quarterback. Overwhelms backs and tight ends in pass protection. Nice straight-line and closing speed. Flashes explosiveness as a tackler and has the length to secure. Also hustles down the line and chases ballcarriers downfield. Good backfield awareness and lateral agility to knock down passes and keep containment on reverses, run plays and bootlegs. Very good changing direction in space and can drop fluidly. Effective playing upright as a 3-4 rush linebacker due to his length, hustle and athleticism. Handles coverage responsibilities, staying with backs in the flat and on wheel routes. Breaks down and drops his hips in space better than you'd expect for his size. Mature player with an excellent motor.
Negatives: Must continue to build strength throughout his body. Plays too tall at times, allowing better offensive tackles to latch on and take him out of the play. Has not yet mastered how to rip off blocks at the line. Needs more pass rush moves, relies on a bull rush that was effective at Utah but might not be against stronger NFL tackles. Will be a 23-year-old rookie with just two years of college football experience.
Compares To: AARON KAMPMAN, Green Bay -- Kruger is a perfect complement for a team that likes a strong work ethic in a player. There might be bigger, faster and stronger defensive linemen in the draft, but Kruger has enough versatility in his game to put his hand down in a 4-3 alignment or stand up in a 3-4 formation. Kampman has had a good run without having superstar athletic skills. Give Kruger a year or two to adapt and he could be a big hit.
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83 Green Bay Packers (from NY Jets)- Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech
(Woodson and Harris getting older we pick up a CB with a ton of pontenial to groom. Also a excellent SP team with KR skills)
Analysis
Positives: Natural playmaker. ... Versatile athlete with the skills to help at multiple positions. ... Alert zone defender. ... Reads the quarterback's eyes and closes quickly on the ball. ... Reliable open-field tackler who flashes explosiveness as a hitter. ... Willing to dirty his jersey against the run. ... Good lateral agility to elude blockers and will come up aggressively in run support. ... At least adequate hip flexibility and straight-line speed. ... Natural hands for the interception. ... Can track the ball over either shoulder. ... Good leaping ability and times his leaps well. ... Can highpoint passes and shows the strong hands to snatch passes out of the air. ... Reliable hands as a returner. ... Good vision and burst as a returner.
Negatives: Might lack the hip flexibility and straight-line speed for man coverage. ... Inconsistent press technique and lacks the burst to keep up with faster receivers if he misses his initial punch. ... Likes to go for the intimidating hit and will occasionally fail to wrap up properly when dropping his shoulder into the ballcarrier. ... Plays a flashy, emotional game and can get carried away on the field, drawing penalties.
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109 Green Bay Packers- Vance Walker, DE/DT, Georgia Tech
(adds depth to the D-line and would make a solid DE in the 3-4)
Analysis
Positives: Flashes initial quickness off the snap. ... Locates the football quickly and has the short-area burst to close. ... Has the upper-body strength and is effective enough with his hands to rip off his man and pressure the quarterback or corral backs in the hole. ... Short, squatty build with long arms that helps him hold up against double-team blocks and in short-yardage situations due to his natural leverage advantage. ... Good lower-body strength to push the pocket. ... Uses his hands to get off blocks up front to get to the ball. ... Hustles downfield and chases down the line to help his teammates.
Negatives: Too short and lacks the girth to fit some defensive systems. ... Must prove himself quick enough to beat NFL interior linemen one-on-one. ... Impressive statistics inflated by the aggressive blitzing and stunting Georgia Tech defensive philosophy. ... Seems to guess at the snap count often, leading to instances when he's the first lineman off the ball, and others where he's the last. ... Lacks a variety of moves as a pass rusher.
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145 Green Bay Packers- Glenn Coffee, RB, Alabama
(complete RB who is a nice fit for our zone blocking scheme)
Analysis
Positives: Well-built athlete. A bit of a slasher. Sees the hole and shows surprising burst to it, considering his height. Can make defenders miss in the open field, but seems to prefer physically taking them on at times. Lowers his shoulder into the defender and looks to intimidate. Runs with a chip on his shoulder. Good acceleration through the second level of the defense and into the open field. At least adequate straight-line speed. Good vision at the second level for the cutback. Experienced receiver out of the backfield. Good upper-body strength and effort as a pass blocker. Has been a weight room monster since high school. Has matured during his college career, and is now a faith-driven leader and sought-after speaker in the community.
Negatives: Has a bit of an odd build for a running back. Thin hips, and though well built he lacks the bulk in his core and lower body that scouts prefer for a power runner. Runs a bit upright, which just adds to the concern regarding his build and power-running. Likes to run over defenders, but too often goes down on contact. Suspended for four games in 2007 as part of an Alabama textbook scandal. Redshirted 2006 with a knee injury.
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182 Green Bay Packers- Quinn Johnson, FB, LSU
(big time blocker with reliable hands out of the backfield. Solid SP player as well)
Analysis
Positives: Compact, thick build with good arm length. Lines up in the I-formation and as an H-back. Lowers his shoulder, delivers a good pop and brings his hips against linebackers in the hole. Can be a missile when decisive on who he will hit. Willing special teamer with good straight-line speed for his size.
Negatives: Only adequate height for the position. Lacks flexibility needed to adjust to linebackers and safeties at the second level. Likes to hit his target, but fails to use his hands to ride him out of the play or sustain the block. Hesitates to find a target at times when no one comes into his area. Very inconsistent hands out of the backfield; not a natural receiver. Lacks elusiveness in the open field, although his size makes him tough for defensive backs to bring down. Will hit, but usually not wrap, returners in the open field.
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187 Green Bay Packers (from Saints)- Cornelius Lewis, OT/G, Tennessee St
(Adds depth to the O-line and comes from a football family)
Analysis
Positives: Dominant player at this level. Athletic frame capable of adding at least another 10-15 pounds of mass without a significant loss of quickness. Good lateral quickness and balance for pass protection. Athletic enough to project to a guard in a zone-blocking scheme. Can get to the second level. Physical and tenacious when blocking at the second level. Good upper and lower body strength to drive defenders off the ball. Cognizant blocker who looks to help his teammates. Accurate deep snapper. Good bloodlines. His father, Cecil, Sr., played strong safety for two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and his younger brother, Cam, is Tim Tebow's backup at Florida.
Negatives: Questionable level of competition. Good strength at this level, but may lack the power at this time to contribute early in a drive blocking system. Surrounded by potential NFL talent at running back (Javarris Williams) and a mobile quarterback.
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218 Green Bay Packers- Brian Toal, FB/OLB, Boston College
(Has the talent, only question can he stay healthy? Worth the 7th round pick)
Analysis
Positives: Intelligent, instinctive, active linebacker with good straight-ahead speed. Strong in the upper and lower bodies. Plays with wild abandon; is willing to blow up fullbacks in the hole or blockers on the outside so his teammates can make the play. Scrapes down the line well, avoids trash inside and uses his hands to shed receivers to shut down quick screens. Effective blitzer due to his hustle, closing speed and secure tackling. Gets deep in his drops and closes quickly on receivers in his zone. Strong short-yardage runner, keeps his legs churning inside to get the first down or score. Experienced special teams coverage unit performer bringing determination, strength and hustle. Outside protector on punts.
Negatives: A bit smaller than scouts would like at linebacker, but adequate for a fullback. A bit stiff in the hips, and can be out-quicked by NFL receivers and running backs in space when caught leaning for the tackle. Needs to lower his pad level as a runner and secure the ball with two hands. Used mostly as a runner at fullback, and must prove he can be a receiver and sustain as a lead blocker. Medical check required due to major neck/shoulder injury issues. His constant search for contact makes his injury issues especially problematic.