Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[mmmdk]

Traded down 7 places (112 to 119) and picked up a 6th rounder (192)

We now own picks 191-193

Let's DOMINATE those picks!

[ND72]

we now have the 191, 192, 193 picks

[BallHawk]

The Packers now have back-to-back-to-back picks in the 6th round.

191
192
193

[gbgary]

We now own picks 191-193

great. more back-ups for the back-ups...or training camp cuts.

[Rastak]

To Jax,,,,



Brian Smith
OLB | (6'3", 239, 4.65) | MISSOURI

Scouts Grade: 30

Flags: (I: INJURY) Coming off injury that may affect play(Y: YOUNG PLAYER) Need more film evaluation Selected by: Jacksonville Jaguars
Round: 4
Pick (Overall): 14(113)


Strengths: Displays outstanding speed for his size. Is tall and has the frame to add bulk, if necessary. He shows excellent first-step quickness, instincts and closing burst as a pass rusher. He is relentless in pursuit and has developed a wide array of pass rush moves. He shows good agility and is effective when working outside-in as a pass rusher. He can be very disruptive as a run defender when he gets upfield and stays un-blocked.

Weaknesses: A collegiate defensive end that will undoubtedly need to make the transition to rush-linebacker in order to make it in the NFL. He is vastly undersized as a defensive end. Does not stack up at the line of scrimmage and consistently gets rag-dolled by bigger offensive tackles once they lock on. He seems to lack ideal instincts as a run defender. Gets too far upfield at times and will take himself out of plays. He lacks experience dropping in coverage and must prove capable of doing so. Shows good speed and agility, but seems to be much more effective when working laterally and forward than when forced to turn and run. Durability is now a considerable worry following season-ending hip injury as a senior. He also had knee surgery in 2005.

Overall: Smith was redshirted in 2002. In 2003, he played in all 12 games (10 starts) at defensive end and earned first team freshman All-American honors after recording 39 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, eight sacks (NCAA freshman high), one fumble recovery, and four forced fumbles. Smith came off the bench in all 11 games in 2004 as a situational pass rusher and finished the year with 22 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, seven sacks, and two forced fumbles. He started all 12 games in 2005 and made 66 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one interception, and two forced fumbles. Smith played the entire 2005 season with a meniscus tear in his right knee, underwent arthroscopic surgery before Missouri's bowl game, and returned at full strength. In 2006, he started eight games at defensive end before breaking his hip against Kansas State (10/21), an injury which did not require surgery. He finished the season with 30 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.
Prior to the injury, Smith continued to provide great production as a pass rusher, while also improving his technique versus the run. A collegiate defensive end, Smith projects as a rush-linebacker in the NFL that will need to make the transition from playing defensive end in college. He shows enough athleticism and speed to possibly emerge as a sub-package contributor at OLB in a 3-4 scheme, but he is unproven in that regard and he also can be a liability when defending the run at the line of scrimmage. Smith's injury will likely cost him a spot late in the 2007 draft.



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[CyclonePackFan]

Traded down 7 places (112 to 119) and picked up a 6th rounder (192)

We now own picks 191-193

If we put hotels on those how much will it cost to land on them?

$1000 each time you land and go directly to jail. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200.

[Fosco33]

Moss passed the physical.

[HarveyWallbangers]

That's one thing I do like about Thompson. I'm all for the trade downs. I think any time you can drop down a handful of picks and pick up an extra pick that's a good thing. Gives you more chances to hit on a guy. At this point, with trades and compensatory picks, some teams have a boatload of picks and ready to give up extra picks without much concern.

[Rastak]

Bengals.....


Marvin White
S | (6'1", 199, 4.54) | TCU

Scouts Grade: 56

Flags: (M: MENTAL) Does not retain and learn the system Selected by: Cincinnati Bengals
Round: 4
Pick (Overall): 15(114)
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Strengths: Plays with a mean streak and can deliver the big hit. Takes adequate pursuit angles, plays with a good motor and shows good range. Reads keys quickly versus the run and fills hard. Times blitzes well, he closes well and can get to the quarterback. Is fast enough to cover the deep half of the field if he reads the play properly. Has the long arms to tip passes when doesn't get into ideal position. While footwork is inconsistent, he can change directions quickly and has the burst to improve his man-to-man cover skills. Times jumps well, is tall and competes for jump balls. Shows good ball skills and is a playmaker in coverage. Steadily progressed at the collegiate level and should continue to improve as gains experience.

Weaknesses: Much better run defender than cover safety, but he's undersized, takes too long to shed blocks and is somewhat of a liability when lines up in the box. Must improve his use of hands, hasn't shown the ability to redirect receivers or jam tight ends at the line and could get pushed around by stronger players. Lacks ideal awareness, gets caught out of position and ability to recover won't be as strong at the NFL level. Can be overaggressive and is vulnerable to play action. Marginal score on the Wonderlic Test.

Overall: White originally attended Kilgore (Texas) Junior College where he played the 2003 and 2004 seasons, earning All-American recognition. He then started nine of 13 games in 2005 after transferring to TCU, recording 67 total tackles including two for loss, five pass breakups, and three interceptions to earn second team All-Mountain West honors. White became a first team All-Mountain West (media) performer in 2006 after starting all 13 contests and posting 86 total tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, four interceptions, three pass breakups, and two forced fumbles.
White is raw and his technique -- especially in coverage -- needs lots of polishing before he can push for playing time in the NFL. Furthermore, there are serious concerns about his mental capacity and ability to line up a defense. On the flipside, White is a tough, aggressive player with explosive power for his size. He also has the speed, natural athletic ability and motor to improve with good coaching at the next level. For those reasons, White is an intriguing middle-round prospect in the 2007 class.



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[Tarlam!]

Anybody run the point value?

0.6 in our favour.

[BallHawk]

Anybody run the point value?

We come out ahead by .6

[MJZiggy]

Moss passed the physical.

Well there's a surprise. I'd have never seen that coming...

[GrnBay007]

Ugh, talking about NE surrounding Brady with talent.

[wist43]

TT is almost comical with all these trade downs...

When Favre retires, the average age of the Packers roster will dip below 16.7 years of age.

One of these years, TT is going to own the entire 7th round all by himself.

[Rastak]

to Titans....


Leroy Harris
OC | (6'2", 302, 5.35) | NORTH CAROLINA ST

Scouts Grade: 67

Flags: (D: DURABILITY) Player that can't stay healthy


Strengths: An experienced prospect with versatility; he has experience at guard and center. Possesses good height and adequate bulk. Has the frame to add bulk if necessary. Shows good overall strength, including adequate upper body power and very good lower body leg drive. He rarely loses a battle once locked on. Plays with a mean streak and finishes well. Does an outstanding job of driving his legs and creating a new line of scrimmage in the running game. He has developed into a technically sound interior lineman, taking good angles and showing consistent leverage at the point of attack. He shows good awareness and short-area quickness in pass protection. Displays adequate lateral quickness. Shows a solid base and is able to consistently anchor versus the bull rush. He's a high effort player and hard worker.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal agility. Will struggle versus quicker defensive linemen. The more space he's in the less effective he becomes. He is a bit limited as a downfield blocker and will have some trouble hitting the moving target on the second level. Leaves his feet too often. Is strong, but lacks ideal bulk and will likely need to add some pounds in the NFL. Durability is somewhat of a concern; missed time in 2004 with a shoulder injury and two games in 2006 with an ankle injury.

Overall: Harris was redshirted for the 2002 season. He stepped right into the starting lineup in 2003 as a redshirt freshman with starts in all 13 games for the Wolfpack. In 2004, Harris started the first five contests at left guard, and then slid over to center during the North Carolina game and started the next two games there. For the year, he started all seven games he played, missing four with a shoulder injury. Harris started all 12 games in 2005 and the first 10 games of his senior season in 2006 before sitting out the final regular season contest due to an ankle injury.
Harris lacks elite mobility as a center and he likely will need to add bulk in order to play guard in the NFL. However, he is a strong, instinctive, tough and versatile player with excellent experience and efficiency. Harris has enough positive qualities to project as a possible starter and probable versatile backup at the next level, which is why he grades out as a second-day prospect in the 2007 class.



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