Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[MasonCrosby]

it really does amaze me how much crap these analysts spew... i mean if the lions would have taken quinn they'd have loved it, and now they take stanton and it's so wonderful and such a perfect pick...

It is a goods pick, and even better considering they got CJ in round one....

i know, i just love how the analysts twist and spin everything, when in the first round they were cutting down Miami and Detroit for passing on Quinn...

[mngolf19]

Sidney Rice!!

[Brohm]

Yeah the Lions got the "best player in the draft" and their future QB that can sit behind Kitna.

Millen must be stashed in a trunk in the parking lot somewhere.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Sidney Rice!!

nice pick-up, considering SC didn't have any real quarterback his whole time there, he's got talent.

[Brohm]

Hmm, Jarrett or Leonard...or some obscure small school guy to send people in a tizzy :P

[Rastak]

Sidney Rice!!

Yup.....cool.



Sidney Rice
WR | (6'3", 200, 4.55) | SOUTH CAROLINA

Scouts Grade: 85


Strengths: Possesses an outstanding frame. Is tall with long arms and big hands. Is a fluid and smooth athlete, especially for his size. He looks effortless as a vertical route runner and is deceptively fast. He does a great job of tracking the ball down in the air. Adjusts well to the poorly thrown pass. Displays excellent balance and body control, especially when working the sideline. He possesses outstanding hands. Will pluck on the run and does a good job of catching the ball away from his pads. He can consistently catch the ball over his head. Also climbs the ladder quickly and will win most battles for jump balls. A terrific red zone weapon.

Weaknesses: He is lean and must add bulk to his frame. Lacks ideal strength and will get pushed around on occasion. Lanky frame and multiple "nicks" are reason for durability alert. Never suffered a major injury but he has had some minor injuries in the past, including hyperextend left knee and broken left finger in 2004, as well as broken left thumb in spring of 2006. Lacks ideal initial burst and will take too long getting into his routes at times. He is somewhat unpolished as a route runner. Needs to learn to set defenders up better in man-coverage and to sell his fakes more consistently.

Overall: Rice was redshirted for the 2004 season after hyper-extending his knee in warm-ups before the Georgia game. He suffered a finger injury that required surgery prior to the 2005 season which caused him to miss the opener against Central Florida. Rice then played in and started the remaining 12 contests as a redshirt freshman, catching 70 balls for 1,143 yards (16.3 average) and 13 touchdowns, earning consensus first-team All-SEC accolades. He was sidelined for the final week of spring practice in 2006 because of a broken left thumb. In 2006 he returned to start all 13 games, and caught 72 passes for 1,090 yards (15.1 average) and 10 touchdowns while being names to the All-SEC second team.
Rice could have benefited from another year at the collegiate level, as he still needs to get stronger and improve his route-running consistency. However, he is a natural playmaker with a good combination of height, speed and athletic ability. Rice projects as an early second-round pick.



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[mngolf19]

Well, it won't be Jarrett

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Jarrett gone to Carolina, looks like we're either going RB or CB now

[MasonCrosby]

i may put a hole in the ceiling from an overjoyous uppercut if we take jarrett... :P

[MasonCrosby]

Jarrett gone to Carolina, looks like we're either going RB or CB now

dang, spoke too soon...

[Guiness]

Wow, I missed 20 picks, and 20 pages of threads! Good average guys!

That Chicago trade looks good for them

Damn! I see Minn took Sidney. I wouldn't have minded him. Hope we take Irons or Bush now.

[packers11]

i may put a hole in the ceiling from an overjoyous uppercut if we take jarrett... :P

to late... carolina took him

[pittstang5]

OK TT, just take Leonard...I know you want to.

[Bossman641]

Please let us take Rice. It's time to get some offensive weapons.

[Rastak]

Jarrett to Carolina.....


Dwayne Jarrett
WR | (6'4", 219, 4.63) | USC

Scouts Grade: 89


Strengths: Possesses outstanding size. Is tall with a solid build and good overall strength. He is a fluid athlete for his size. Shows the ability to sink his hips and get in and out of breaks without gearing down. He uses his frame to effectively shield defenders from the ball. He has big, soft hands. Adjusts well to the ball and does a great job of catching the ball over his shoulder. Can pluck on the run and makes many spectacular catches in traffic. Not afraid to go over the middle. Will secure the ball and hold onto it when taking the big hit. He is a tough runner after the catch; will drag smaller defenders for yards after initial contact. He's a huge weapon in the red zone. Wins most jump-ball situations. Will give a decent effort as a blocker and displays the size and strength to hold his blocks once locked on.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal top-end speed. Does not separate from man-to-man coverage as well as a No. 1 receiver in the NFL should and he makes a lot of catches in traffic as a result. He does not display a second-gear to run away from defenders after the catch. Focus needs to become more consistent. There's some speculation regarding his work ethic being inconsistent. Minor character concerns due to NCAA violations in summer of 2006. Durability has been somewhat of an issue. He missed nearly three full games due to a separated shoulder early in 2006 season. He also suffered a mild-concussion vs. Cal in 2006.

Overall: Jarrett appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2004, started the final eight contests, and caught 55 passes for 849 yards (15.4 average) and 13 touchdowns. In 2005, he played in all 13 games with 12 starts and finished the season with 91 catches for 1,274 yards (14 average) and 16 touchdowns. Jarrett was declared ineligible by the NCAA for a brief period of time during the summer of 2006 when it was discovered that his roommate Matt Leinart's father was paying a portion of his rent. He was also detained by police on August 15th of that summer after receiving a ride to practice in a car that officers were investigating. In 2006, the first team All-PAC Ten selection started 11 out of the team's 13 games, missing the Washington State contest with a sprained shoulder and playing in but not starting the Washington game, and hauled in 70 passes for 1,015 yards (14.5 average) and 12 touchdowns.
Jarrett has shown the ability to take over a game thanks to his outstanding size, hands and athletic ability. However, Jarrett lacks elite speed and he still has too many lapses in focus. Minor durability and character alerts shouldn't affect his draft stock significantly. He will never be an elite No. 1 receiver in the NFL, but he can become a quality No. 2 possession receiver if used properly. If so, Jarrett will become a good value for the team that selects him in the bottom-half of the first round.



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