Targets For Day Two

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Round 2 is usually where we begin to see the Ted Thompson wheeling and dealing. I won't be surprised at all to see a trade or two involving the Packers today.

[Chubbyhubby]

Daryl Washington OLB

Washington had his most impressive season as a collegiate football player in his first year as a starter for TCU. Washington lead the Horned frogs with 109 tackles and was clearly the most disruptive defender on the No. 1 defense in 2009. Washington has good height and athleticism for the position but lacks bulk when projecting him at the next level. He has gained 20 pounds over the past year and has a frame to carry additional weight moving forward in the NFL. He is an instinctive player that leverages the ball well and understands angles and run fits in the TCU defensive scheme. Washington is a solid open field tackler and the added bulk has helped his physical presence as a linebacker. He has good range in pursuit and has good lateral quickness and agility to be an effective coverage defender. Washington is a good football player that has been an excellent special teams contributor. He has improved his draft status dramatically by having an outstanding senior season.

If we get this guy in round 2 I'd wet myself!!

[steve823]

I would love Kindle but I doubt he drops or we trade up.

Sapp, Norwood, and Bowman are all interesting. Also CB Cook would be a good pickup ,but I think we need an OLB before a CB.

[Chubbyhubby]

I would love Kindle but I doubt he drops or we trade up.

Sapp, Norwood, and Bowman are all interesting. Also CB Cook would be a good pickup ,but I think we need an OLB before a CB.

I would too, but I think Kindle would be long gone before we pick... I wonder what TCU's defense scheme is? 3-4 or 4-3 Does anyone know??

[steve823]

I would love Kindle but I doubt he drops or we trade up.

Sapp, Norwood, and Bowman are all interesting. Also CB Cook would be a good pickup ,but I think we need an OLB before a CB.

I would too, but I think Kindle would be long gone before we pick... I wonder what TCU's defense scheme is? 3-4 or 4-3 Does anyone know??

I think their base defense is 4-2-5 if I'm not mistaken.

[Maxie the Taxi]

I'm just saying...

Jordan Shipley will be the most under-rated player in the entire NFL draft next April. Some smart general manager should take the Texas wide receiver in the second or third round and get a tough, strong receiver who runs great routes, rarely drops passes, has speed and returns kicks. He’ll play 10 years in the NFL. Texas is really going to miss him. – The Statesman

Javier Arenas (Alabama) – Many fans may want to throw their computer across the room on this one, because the last thing the Falcons need is another vertically challenged cornerback (Arenas is 5’9). But Arenas has proven that he can play with the best, is extremely talented and tough, great in run support and is an absolute sensation on special teams, as he proved in the Senior Bowl. – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Some NFL scouts have told Arenas that his height is a concern — something the 5-foot-8 Arenas conceded he can’t do much to change. Instead, he compares himself to another small, physical cornerback — Antoine Winfield of the Minnesota Vikings. During the season, Arenas established himself as one of the top blitzing defenders in the SEC. He won’t have that opportunity during Saturday’s game because of anti-blitz rules in the Senior Bowl. Still, Arenas said that can work to his advantage. “Everyone knows I can blitz,” he said. “I want to prove myself from a coverage standpoint. That’s taken care of. I just want to show that I have the ability to cover in man and the ability to play zone.” – Decatur Daily

Austen Lane —Murray State This is the kind of player coaches and scouts drool over. I mean, who doesn’t love an athletic freak with an unrivaled work ethic?

As a pass rusher, he has a “relentless motor” and never gives up on a play. He also has an array of pass rush moves and can beat a tackle going inside or out.

At 6’6” 265 pounds, Lane is a freak who was so athletic in high school that he not only played defensive end, but also wide receiver.

During his senior year at Iola-Sandivavia High School he registered 134 tackles and 14.5 sacks on defense. He also caught 31 passes for 717 yards and 13 touchdowns as a wideout (how was this guy not getting recruited to USC, Texas, and Alabama?!).

He is very good at timing the snap and getting a good jump on offensive tackles. However, carelessness is sometimes an issue for Lane, as he gets called for offsides penalties more than he should (which I guess is never if you ask his coach, but you get my point).

After a strong showing at the senior bowl, his draft stock is rising and should continue to do so after a solid combine. Look for him to come off the board anywhere between the third and fifth rounds. Bleacher Report