Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[Tony Oday]

I think we go CB

[Rastak]

Lions take....


Gerald Alexander
S | (6'0", 210, 4.51) | BOISE STATE

Scouts Grade: 61
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Strengths: Very smooth and fluid athlete. Possesses adequate height and can add some bulk to his frame. Shows good balance and leverage in his backpedal and also displays good burst coming out of it. He is naturally athletic with smooth hips and good change-of-direction skills for a safety. His recognition skills and instincts in coverage are above average. Displays adequate ball skills. Fills hard versus the run and is strong for his size.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal size and strength. Fills hard but struggles to get off blocks at times and can get run over by bigger ball carriers. Angles of pursuit must continue to improve and he needs to learn to wrap up more consistently as an open-field tackler. He possesses adequate but not great speed and does not show the acceleration to make up for false steps.

Overall: Alexander was redshirted in 2002. He saw action in all 14 games as the nickel cornerback and on special teams in 2003, recording 20 total tackles including one for loss, two pass breakups, and one interception. In 2004, Alexander broke into the starting lineup for all 12 games and collected 53 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, five interceptions, eight pass breakups, and one blocked field goal attempt. He started all 13 contests in 2005 amassing 50 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception, and 13 pass breakups. Alexander moved to safety for spring practice in 2006 and then started all 13 games there posting 38 total tackles, one tackle for loss, two interceptions, four pass breakups, six passes defended, one fumble recovery, and one forced fumble.
Alexander made a successful transition at Boise State from cornerback to safety, where his skills are better suited for the NFL game. He lacks ideal size and elite speed, but he gives a great effort in run support and he is quick, fluid and instinctive in zone coverage. Alexander shows enough potential to contribute as a sub-package defensive back and he should be able to cover kicks on special teams in the NFL, which is why he's worth considering in the middle rounds of the 2007 draft.



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[RashanGary]

I've been watching the feed from the draft room. TT isn't there. He sends some guy in every once in awhile to inform the room what he is doing.

That is funny. I'm watching it now too. They have audio in there so it can't be the acctuall war room. I think Ted's closest scouts are with Ted in a different room. I did hear that a leak was discovered so maybe anyone who's not trusted is not allowed near the real draft board. This is a complete guess by the way.

[Bretsky]

Wonder who the Lions want ? Maybe they want Bush too

[hurleyfan]

I think we go CB

Running back?

[SD GB fan]

uhh is the NFL gonna die next season? Lion sure seem to think so.

[Joemailman]

Will Bears take Pittman to replace Thomas Jones?

[BallHawk]

Pittman or Bush. Please!

He won't do it, though. It's too logical.

[woodbuck27]

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

Yes

I'll double up on that.

[BallHawk]

uhh is the NFL gonna die next season? Lion sure seem to think so.

LOL.

[BallHawk]

Will Bears take Pittman to replace Thomas Jones?

No. They'll take him just to piss us off.

[Tony Oday]

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

Yes

I'll double up on that.

think of all the money we will save on the contract! lol

[Bretsky]

The Best Player Available is probably the Stanford QB here

[RashanGary]

I'm gonna guess DE or or DB just because they say it's deep in those areas.

[Brainerd]

I've been watching the feed from the draft room. TT isn't there. He sends some guy in every once in awhile to inform the room what he is doing.

That is funny. I'm watching it now too. They have audio in there so it can't be the acctuall war room. I think Ted's closest scouts are with Ted in a different room. I did hear that a leak was discovered so maybe anyone who's not trusted is not allowed near the real draft board. This is a complete guess by the way.

You're right. My bad. Its the media room. Explains alot. I should be in bed.