Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[Bretsky]

I heard it on the Radio too, B.

I don't want to give up any of our DL. We need a rotation of 4 DT's and 4 DE's. I wouldn't give up any of them. Acctually, I'd be happy if we draft another DE.

As long as TT does not go into the season with the RB core we have. That would not be good for 2007

[RashanGary]

6 picks away. Less than an hour and we get to hear "WTF" over and over

[Rastak]

Lions are up......who do they grab?

[pbmax]

From PFT:

Adam Schefter confirms that the Pats are out of the running for receiver Randy Moss.

[Rastak]

Answer is here....


Ikaika Alma-Francis
DE | (6'5", 280, 4.77) | HAWAII

Scouts Grade: 77



Strengths: Has a quick first job, anticipates snap counts well and can disrupt running plays in the backfield. Gained substantial weight at the collegiate level and got far stouter at the point of attack. Shows good balance and rarely gets knocked to the ground. Plays with a non-stop motor and is relentless in pursuit. Moves well laterally and runs line stunts well. Times jumps well, has good leaping ability and does an adequate job of getting hands up when doesn't get to the passer. Though doesn't show a variety of pass rush moves at this point, flashes an effective swim move and is capable of redirecting inside after starting outside.

Weaknesses: Doesn't use hands well, lacks ideal upper body strength and can take too long to shed blocks. Takes too long to locate the ball carrier and lacks ideal awareness. Lacks elite lower body strength, plays too high and still gets driven back at times. Plays with a narrow base and has problems holding ground against double teams. Is undisciplined and can get caught out of position trying to avoid blockers. Doesn't always take sound angle to the quarterback and can get ridden past the pocket. Lacks ideal top-end speed and is going to have problems turning the corner at the NFL level. Suffered a pectoral injury during the Hula Bowl, which prevented him from working out at the combine.

Overall: Alma-Francis did not play football in high school, instead earning all-state accolades in basketball and volleyball while also letting in baseball. He arrived at Hawaii in 2002 and played for the basketball team but was not a member of the football squad. Alma-Francis joined the football team in 2003, saw limited action in six games, and recorded six tackles including one for loss, and recovered one fumble during his true freshman season. In 2004, Alma-Francis played in 10 contests (one start) registering 22 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and one blocked PAT. He took over as a starter at defensive end for all 12 games in 2005 amassing 49 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery. In 2006, Alma-Francis became a first team All-WAC performer after playing in and starting 13 of 14 games (did not play 10/28 against Idaho) and making 39 total tackles including 10 for loss, four sacks, recovering three fumbles, and forcing one fumble. His father, Joseph Francis, played in the NFL.
Alma-Francis is a raw prospect with limited football experience but a lot of developmental upside. While he doesn't possess elite bulk or speed, Alma-Francis he is a tenacious defender with good size-potential and athleticism. He also plays with a great motor. Alma-Francis projects as a second-or-third round pick.



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[Bretsky]

6 picks away. Less than an hour and we get to hear "WTF" over and over

Maybe this time if the BPA is a QB TT will take him

[hurleyfan]

Lions are up......who do they grab?

from Hawaii?

[SD GB fan]

aloha. hello.. and good bye in a few seasons.

[Rastak]

I'm a bit surprised TT moved back so far in the second round,,,,anyone else feel the same?

[pittstang5]

Rats...Francis went higher than I thought he'd go. He looked like a great prospect.

[RashanGary]

It's funny, I expected this year to be different. We all look back and see we hated one pick or liked another and over time we see that we don't really have much of a clue except for the guys we really watch like Chris Chambers or Joe Thomas or whoever your team is.....

Then this draft comes and I expect level heads because we learned from history that we just don't know and we got the same WTF!! response to the very first pick.

I love it. These threads will never get old. I laugh at how much I thought I knew last year and I'll laugh next year at how much I thought I knew this year.

[BallHawk]

From PFT:

Adam Schefter confirms that the Pats are out of the running for receiver Randy Moss.

That leaves us and these questions.

1. Does Moss want to be a Packer?
2. Will Davis get off his horse and realize he isn't getting top value in return?
3. Does TT want Moss?

[pbmax]

Yes, but if he wanted a third round pick, he need to move back enough to justify the pick AND find a partner.

[Brainerd]

I'm a bit surprised TT moved back so far in the second round,,,,anyone else feel the same?

Its TT. Nothing surprises me about him anymore. I'm now assuming he knows more than the rest of us. Do I have any other choice?

[pittstang5]

I'm a bit surprised TT moved back so far in the second round,,,,anyone else feel the same?

Yes