Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[packers11]

Even if he turns out to be a good DT... We have SOOOO many DT's... Thats what really frustrates me... T.T should have traded down and then grabbed Reggie NELSON

[retailguy]

WR or RB or TE round two ?

You got a magic 8 ball? If so, you'll be just as accurate as anyone else.

[superfan]

Longest first round in history of the draft.

[Lurker64]

Why are they cheering the length of the draft? WHY!

Also, too bad Gonzalez is gone. I liked him.

[superfan]

Colts take WR A. Gonzalez.

Shocked they didn't go with Stocco.

[Rastak]

Colts take Gonzalez....DAMN IT!


Anthony Gonzalez
WR | (6'0", 193, 4.44) | OHIO STATE

Scouts Grade: 88


Strengths: Drives off the line, changes directions well and is a crisp short-to-intermediate route-runner. Shows good awareness and settles into soft spots when reads zone. Is tough and isn't afraid to go over the middle. Extends arms and catches ball away from frame. Shields defenders from the ball, shows good focus and can make the tough catch in traffic. Has excellent body control and can adjust to passes thrown outside frame. Wastes little motion turning upfield after catches and has good top-end speed. Runs hard, stays balanced and flashes the ability to pick up yards after contact. Uses hands fairly well, plays with a wide base and sustains blocks once in position. Has some experience returning kicks and can contribute on special teams. Steadily progressed at the collegiate level and should continue to improve with experience.

Weaknesses: Frequently worked out of the slot at Ohio State and there is some concern about ability to get a clean release against press coverage. Doesn't have great bulk and can get pushed around by physical corners. Quicker than fast and doesn't show a second gear when tracking the ball down field. Lacks ideal elusiveness and isn't much of a homerun threat after the catch. Though has adequate leaping ability, isn't very tall and should have some problems competing for jump balls. Lined up opposite Ted Ginn Jr., who often drew attention away from him, at Ohio State and has yet to prove can be a No. 1 receiver.

Overall: Gonzalez was redshirted for the 2003 season. In 2004 he appeared in eight games, notching three starts, and finished the year with eight catches for 179 yards (22.4 average) and two touchdowns. Gonzalez played in all 12 games (starts?) in 2005 and caught 28 passes for 373 yards (13.3 average) and three touchdowns. He started all 13 games in 2006 and recorded 51 catches for 734 yards (14.4 average) and eight touchdowns. During his final three seasons (2004-'06), Gonzalez also returned 11 kicks for 135 yards.
Gonzalez doesn't make enough big plays for a prospect with his kind of speed, but he has the makings of an excellent possession receiver in the NFL. He runs great routes, fights for the ball while it's in the air and has excellent hands. Gonzalez could come off the board as early as the second round.



* Player biographies are provided by Scouts Inc.

[retailguy]

Longest first round in history of the draft.

gotta make room for the extra 200 commercials that the NFL and ESPN sold...

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Damn you Buffalo!!!

???

Pittman, Irons, Leonard, Brandon Jackson, Darius Walker. Hoping we can get one of those guys.

No Darius Walker, I'm really hoping for Pittman over Irons

[BooHoo]

It is a money making event. Next year it might be even longer.

[BooHoo]

Indy got a great receiver.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Longest first round in history of the draft.

[retailguy]

It is a money making event. Next year it might be even longer.

If they go 20 minutes per pick they can get in an extra 10 commercials on each pick...

[Rastak]

Cards deal up to pick # 33....interesting....

[superfan]

Wow - one hour and 20 minutes longer than last year.

[BooHoo]

Why only 20 minutes. Make it 30 minutes and we can do an overnighter!