The official 2009 Day Two DRAFT thread

[Sparkey]

I could see another lineman, like Meredith going to the pack here.

Has some ??? but many believe he has the ability to play tackle in the NFL

Jamon Meredith
Height: 6-45/8 | Weight: 304 | 40-Time: 5.03
Jamon Meredith | South Carolina Gamecocks
Official Bio

Stars
Strengths:
Excellent athlete...Adequate height and bulk with long arms...Is quick and agile...Great balance and is a natural knee bender...Nimble feet and moves well laterally...Terrific pass blocker who can protect the edge...Good strength...Mobile with great range to get to the second level and pull...Offers positional versatility...Real smart..Experienced.

Weaknesses:
May be a bit of a 'tweener...Needs to be more tough and physical...Not real stout at the point of attack...Mediocre initial punch...Doesn't get a great push in the run game...Poor hand use...Not a finisher and lacks a killer instinct...Questionable awareness...Is not a fit for every scheme.

Notes:
Three-year starter in the SEC...A high school defensive end...Played in one game (three plays) in 2004 but was granted a redshirt as long as he sat out the first two games of the 2008 season...Earned four starts in 2005 then started the next three years for the Gamecocks...Hampered by an ankle injury as a senior...Has extensive experience at left tackle, right tackle and guard...Could project outside or inside...Best fit at the next level might come in a zone blocking scheme...Finesse type with shaky intangibles who some have labeled as soft...Has all the physical tools you look for..May be capable of starting at left tackle in the NFL.

[Packnut]

Jeremy Meredith OT
Chris Clemons S
Kevein Huber P

all would look good in round 5

Say it with me my friend:

CLEMONS, CLEMONS, CLEMONS, CLEMONS

[Sparkey]

or maybe

potential 5 tech de in a 3-4

Ricky Jean-Francois
Height: 6-25/8 | Weight: 295 | 40-Time: 5.19
Ricky Jean-Francois | L.S.U. Tigers
Official Bio

Stars
Strengths:
Good athlete...Long arms and big hands...Very quick...Explosive and fires off the snap...Good strength...Gets a lot of penetration...Decent instincts and awareness...Versatile...Good special teamer...Big upside.

Weaknesses:
Average size...Does not always use proper leverage...An inconsistent motor...Was not a great student...Durability is a concern...Maturity might be an issue...Wasn't very productive...Relatively inexperienced.

Notes:
Also participated in track and field at LSU...Was one of the Top 100 recruits in the whole country coming out of high school according to Rivals...Only started eight career games for the Tigers...Redshirted in 2005...Earned Freshman All-American honors in 2006...Served a 12-month suspension in 2007 for an off the field issue...Returned for the postseason and was named Most Outstanding Player of the BCS National Championship Game against Ohio State...Entered the 2008 season with enormous expectations but was hampered by a groin injury and disappointed...Drew criticism for proclaiming his intention to take Tim Tebow out of the game if he got a shot in 2008...Has three career blocked kicks...Might also be able to play defensive end in a 3-4 scheme...Probably made a mistake by coming out early and may have bought into his own hype...Not the elite pro prospect many thought he could be early on but is undeniably talented and has shown flashes of greatness...Underachiever who could end up being better in the pros than he was in college but poor intangibles might prevent him from ever maximizing his immense potential...Classic "Boom or Bust" type.
Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2005 RS - - -
2006 12 27 5.5 3.0
2007 2 9 1.5 0.5
2008 11 20 3.0 2.0
Totals 25 56 10.0 5.5

[Fosco33]

cadogan

T Penn State 6-5, 309 40 Time: 5.07

BIOGRAPHY: Two-year starter at left tackle awarded all-Conference honors as a senior.

POSITIVES: Nice-sized pass blocker who moves well on his feet. Fluid sliding out to protect the edge, shows the ability to adjust, and keeps blitzing linebackers away from his quarterback. Sets with a wide base, and is effective with his hands, extending them into defenders, and then knocking them from their angle of attack. Patient, flashes the ability to block on the move, and is relatively effective in motion. For the most part, blocks with solid fundamentals.

NEGATIVES: Lacks the dominant base, pushed back off the line by large opponents, and a marginal run blocker. Must improve his blocking balance. Lacks a mean streak, and plays with a passive nature.

ANALYSIS: Cadogan is a solid pass protector with above-average size and athleticism. He possesses the footwork to start at the left tackle position, yet he must improve his strength and learn and play with more fire in his belly.

PROJECTION: Third Round

[Rastak]

or maybe

potential 5 tech de in a 3-4

Ricky Jean-Francois
Height: 6-25/8 | Weight: 295 | 40-Time: 5.19
Ricky Jean-Francois | L.S.U. Tigers
Official Bio

Stars
Strengths:
Good athlete...Long arms and big hands...Very quick...Explosive and fires off the snap...Good strength...Gets a lot of penetration...Decent instincts and awareness...Versatile...Good special teamer...Big upside.

Weaknesses:
Average size...Does not always use proper leverage...An inconsistent motor...Was not a great student...Durability is a concern...Maturity might be an issue...Wasn't very productive...Relatively inexperienced.

Notes:
Also participated in track and field at LSU...Was one of the Top 100 recruits in the whole country coming out of high school according to Rivals...Only started eight career games for the Tigers...Redshirted in 2005...Earned Freshman All-American honors in 2006...Served a 12-month suspension in 2007 for an off the field issue...Returned for the postseason and was named Most Outstanding Player of the BCS National Championship Game against Ohio State...Entered the 2008 season with enormous expectations but was hampered by a groin injury and disappointed...Drew criticism for proclaiming his intention to take Tim Tebow out of the game if he got a shot in 2008...Has three career blocked kicks...Might also be able to play defensive end in a 3-4 scheme...Probably made a mistake by coming out early and may have bought into his own hype...Not the elite pro prospect many thought he could be early on but is undeniably talented and has shown flashes of greatness...Underachiever who could end up being better in the pros than he was in college but poor intangibles might prevent him from ever maximizing his immense potential...Classic "Boom or Bust" type.
Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2005 RS - - -
2006 12 27 5.5 3.0
2007 2 9 1.5 0.5
2008 11 20 3.0 2.0
Totals 25 56 10.0 5.5

I'm not sure I'd take that cat. I looked at him as a potential Viking pick this round and I think I'd pass.

[Rastak]

Bears on the clock.


They've taken:
2 DEs
1 CB
1 WR


edit: Bears take Knox, WR.

[Gunakor]

Chris Baker maybe, if we still think we need depth on the DL. Can play both NT and DE in the 3-4. Big time character issues, but maybe worth the risk in the 5th round.

[Sparkey]

or maybe

potential 5 tech de in a 3-4

Ricky Jean-Francois
Height: 6-25/8 | Weight: 295 | 40-Time: 5.19
Ricky Jean-Francois | L.S.U. Tigers
Official Bio

Stars
Strengths:
Good athlete...Long arms and big hands...Very quick...Explosive and fires off the snap...Good strength...Gets a lot of penetration...Decent instincts and awareness...Versatile...Good special teamer...Big upside.

Weaknesses:
Average size...Does not always use proper leverage...An inconsistent motor...Was not a great student...Durability is a concern...Maturity might be an issue...Wasn't very productive...Relatively inexperienced.

Notes:
Also participated in track and field at LSU...Was one of the Top 100 recruits in the whole country coming out of high school according to Rivals...Only started eight career games for the Tigers...Redshirted in 2005...Earned Freshman All-American honors in 2006...Served a 12-month suspension in 2007 for an off the field issue...Returned for the postseason and was named Most Outstanding Player of the BCS National Championship Game against Ohio State...Entered the 2008 season with enormous expectations but was hampered by a groin injury and disappointed...Drew criticism for proclaiming his intention to take Tim Tebow out of the game if he got a shot in 2008...Has three career blocked kicks...Might also be able to play defensive end in a 3-4 scheme...Probably made a mistake by coming out early and may have bought into his own hype...Not the elite pro prospect many thought he could be early on but is undeniably talented and has shown flashes of greatness...Underachiever who could end up being better in the pros than he was in college but poor intangibles might prevent him from ever maximizing his immense potential...Classic "Boom or Bust" type.
Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2005 RS - - -
2006 12 27 5.5 3.0
2007 2 9 1.5 0.5
2008 11 20 3.0 2.0
Totals 25 56 10.0 5.5

I'm not sure I'd take that cat. I looked at him as a potential Viking pick this round and I think I'd pass.

I think the 5th round is the time to take a boom/bust type player. If he doesn't pan out its not a huge loss, value wise. However, if he puts it all together he can make the d that much better.

[Rastak]

Yea, 5-7 is where you do take some chances.

[Lurker64]

There goes the punter.

[Rastak]

Punter Kevin Huber off the board.

[Bretsky]

DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT

Best P in the draft

[Badgerinmaine]

I believe in Wisconsin they are all part of the Univeisty of Wisconsin system, as opposed to MI where they are all separate (UM, MSU, EMU, CMU, WMU).

They used to be two separate systems in Wisconsin--the University of Wisconsin system, and the Wisconsin State University system, which had the places that started largely as teachers' colleges (River Falls, Whitewater, Oshkosh, Stevens Point, etc.) Governor Pat Lucey engineered their merger in the early 1970s.

[Bretsky]

possibility here

9. CEDRIC PEERMAN, VIRGINIA
5-9.5, 216, 4.34

The lowdown: Ran for 774 yards and seven touchdowns on a poor running team in 2008. Not very tall but he has good bulk and very good top-end speed. Has a low center of gravity. A good competitor. Small hands make ball security an issue. Major concerns about his ability to stay healthy.

Quotable: "The only round I haven't heard is the first round. That's the one you want to hear."

Projection: Fourth round.

[Joemailman]

Did they trade up to get him?