The Official 2010 NFL Draft Thread

[Lurker64]

I like this "Tyson Alualu" and "Ryan Matthews" and "JPP" thing, it means more good players are going to fall to us. (I do love Alualu, but I had him going after we pick).

[Rastak]

Biggest bust ever- JPP, 1 year of football.

Don't present him with the "Gholstan" award just yet.

He wouldn't be a first rounder if he hadn't been able to do backflips. Those handsprings jumped him into the spotlight.

NFL radio guys down on the pick but Gil Brandt likes him as a top 10 guy....we'll see.

[imscott72]

Are we moving up? NFL Network thinks so..

[swede]

Derrick Morgan

In the PRMock Mazzin had Tennessee taking a DE and Morgan was already gone. Good call Mazz

[Tarlam!]

So much for the "TT is trading up 11 spots" rumor, I guess?

[Rastak]

Morgan goes to Titans, Dan Williams still there.....



Analysis
Pass rush: Good initial burst off the snap but is inconsistent in that area. Flashes an explosive first step to cross the tackle's face and good flexibility to get under the pass blocker's reach to get the advantage. Good spin move back inside to compliment his speed rush. Long arms and good leg drive for the bull rush. Can push the tackle into the pocket, rip to disengage and close to make the play. Alert defender that locates the ball quickly and adjusts his pass rush technique based on the down and distance. Learning to get his hands up to close passing lanes. Made significant improvements in this area as a junior and might be just scratching the surface of his potential.

Run defense: An underrated component to his game. Good size and strength to hold up against the run. Gives an impressive initial jolt to the tackle to separate. Good lateral agility and balance to string out the play and keep containment. Good pursuit laterally and downfield to bring down the runner from behind.

Explosion: A bit inconsistent in this area, but demonstrates an explosive first step when he's allowed to pin his ears back and rush the passer. Good initial pop to jolt the pass blocker onto his heels for the bull-rush and running game. Can disengage quickly with an explosive shove.

Strength: Has good strength and is improving use of hands to stack and control the offensive tackle. Struggles with leverage, at times, especially as he tires. Too often stands up rather than moves forward as the game goes on, negating his power. Good hand and arm strength to drag down ball-carriers as they attempt to run past him.

Tackling: Good body control to adjust in space and make the secure tackle against elusive ballcarriers. Reliable wrap-up tackler that brings his hips and can make impact takedowns. Good strength for the drag-down tackle when engaged with the blockers. Good hustle laterally and downfield.

Intangibles: Alert, intelligent player that is consistently the last of the defensive linemen to settle into his three-point stance as he tries to diagnose the upcoming play. High effort player that teammates and coaches point to as a leader on and off the field. Has never missed a game in his collegiate career.

[Tarlam!]

Biggest bust ever- JPP, 1 year of football.

Dunno for sure, but I suspect you're right. This is one career I'll be watching

What time is it Tarlam?

3:18 am

[Rastak]

Are we moving up? NFL Network thinks so..

For whom though?

[Sparkey]

Biggest bust ever- JPP, 1 year of football.

Dunno for sure, but I suspect you're right. This is one career I'll be watching

What time is it Tarlam?

3:18 am

Brost!

[Sparkey]

Iupati to the Niners

Pouncey to the Steelers

[OS PA]

Not trying to be racist, but no white players have been drafted yet. Conspiracy?

[Rastak]

9er's take a second OL.....Iupoti


Analysis
2008 GAME

Arizona and Idaho State … Sat out the Vandals first two games while recovering from surgery performed due to a late 2007 shoulder injury.

San Diego State … Iupati graded a career-best 97%, as he posted eight knockdowns, along with two touchdown-resulting blocks … The left guard cleared a path used by Troy Vital for a fourth quarter 2-yard touchdown run … With 7:13 left in the game, he capped an 8-play, 74-yard series when he drive defensive end Ernie Lawson to the ground, creating a cutback lane used for a 12-yard scoring scamper by Princeton McCarty … Head to Head Competition-DT#99-Ernie Lawson (6:03-303)-No tackles … Iupati Offensive Impact-The left guard recorded eight knockdowns with two touchdown-resulting blocks and one down-field block, grading 97% … Helped the team gain 182 yards rushing, 169 yards passing and generate 351 total yards on 74 plays.

Nevada … The junior was credited with eight more knockdowns … In the third quarter, his slip block let him get out and stop the backside pursuit from defensive end Dontay Moch, giving QB Nathan Enderle time to throw a 10-yard touchdown to slot receiver Eddie Williams … Head to Head Competition-DT#94-Mundrae Clifton (6:02-293)-No tackles … Iupati Offensive Impact-The left guard recorded eight knockdowns with one touchdown-resulting block and one down-field block, grading 91% … Helped the team gain 24 yards rushing, 292 yards passing and generate 316 total yards on 75 plays.

Fresno State … For the third-straight game, Iupati did not allow his blocking assignment to record any statistics … In the fourth quarter, a 60-yard 6-play drive ended when the left guard shoved defensive tackle Mark Roberts out of the way on a 2-yard touchdown run by Deonte Jackson … Head to Head Competition-DT#99-Mark Roberts (6:04-302)-No tackles … Iupati Offensive Impact-The left guard recorded nine knockdowns with one touchdown-resulting block, grading 90% … Helped the team gain 215 yards rushing, 237 yards passing and generate 452 total yards on 78 plays.

[red]

my god guys. baluga might fall right into our laps

by my count no teams until our pick need a OT

[imscott72]

Are we moving up? NFL Network thinks so..

For whom though?

Bulaga maybe? I don't think he falls to us at 23.

[Tarlam!]

That really sucks!