Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[Rastak]

Ras,

What was the trade involving Minnesota?

Looks like they gave up their 6th.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Darrell Jackson was just traded to division rival San Fran for a 4th round pick.

Looks like Minnesota traded a 6th to move up 4 spots in this round.

[CyclonePackFan]

Ehhh...just reading some of the stuff on here I'm beginning to think the sky is falling...I was out watching the draft at a party without internet access (damn wireless) and then I spend the later two rounds watching the Brewers get absolutely SHELLED by the Astros over in Minute Maid...

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Everybody's so fucking depressed I gotta do something to lighten the mood...

Who's depressed? I'm peachy keen.

I'm normally pretty negative on this stuff, but I like this Packer draft so far. We actually found a starter in rd. 1 and added depth to 3 key need positions. Plus this Jackson kid isn't bad, he just needs to be given a chance. I must admit though, with Pittman still on the board it makes you wonder.

[Rastak]

Darrell Jackson was just traded to division rival San Fran for a 4th round pick.

Looks like Minnesota traded a 6th to move up 4 spots in this round.

They certainly needed a DE......

[Scott Campbell]

I'm normally pretty negative on this stuff, but I like this Packer draft so far.

You're probably biased.

[BallHawk]

I have to say, seeing Cam Cameron address the Dolphin fans after the Ginn pick made me smile.

[Rastak]

49ers take Moore....


Jay Moore
DE | (6'4", 274, 4.92) | NEBRASKA

Scouts Grade: 68

Flags: (S: SPEED) Player lacks ideal speed at position Selected by: San Francisco 49ers
Round: 4
Pick (Overall): 5(104)


Strengths: Display good overall size and strength as a traditional defensive end prospect. Plays with adequate leverage and shows enough of a base to take on blockers when teams run at him. He has long arms and adequate upper body strength to maintain separation. He plays with a great motor and shows a lot of toughness. Displays adequate power as a bull rusher. Relentless in pursuit and will provide some pressure on quarterbacks because of his effort. A hard worker on-and-off the field. Maximizes his physical tools because of his high effort and attention to detail.

Weaknesses: Possesses adequate straight-line speed but lacks ideal closing burst to the quarterback. He will never possess the explosiveness or agility to consistently turn the corner as a perimeter pass rusher in the NFL. Possesses below average athleticism and can look stiff when forced to quickly change directions and pursue. Doesn't appear to possess the fluidity to flip his hips in coverage as a rush-linebacker type in a 3-4 scheme. He will miss some tackles in space because of his inability to redirect. Displays limited range versus the run.

Overall: Moore was redshirted as a freshman in 2002 and did not see game action as a reserve defensive end in his redshirt freshman season in 2003. As a sophomore in 2004, Moore played in every game and started four (Weeks 3-6), finishing with 21 total tackles, including seven tackles for loss and three sacks. Moore took over as a fulltime starter in 2005, when he finished with 37 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and three sacks in 12 games. In 2006 he started all 14 games and made 45 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and had six sacks.
Moore has been a more consistent performer than teammate Adam Carriker throughout their respective careers at Nebraska, but it's obvious that Carriker possesses far more upside as an NFL prospect. Moore has enough size, strength, straight-line quickness and toughness to develop into a contributor at the next level. However, he lacks the pass-rushing burst of an every-down starter at defensive end in a 4-3 scheme and he doesn't appear to be athletic enough to make the transition to outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme, either. In our opinion, Moore has value in the third-to-fourth round range as a potential backup defensive end and special team's contributor.



* Player biographies are provided by Scouts Inc.

[mmmdk]

The Sherman jokes never get old

Everybody's so fucking depressed I gotta do something to lighten the mood...

Well, I still love the Justin Harrell pick. I will defend the guy 24/7...have you even seen the guy play? No, I guessed so. Man, you guys could only wish for the amount of NFL / NCAA games I've got on dvd.

Justin Harrell is a pro bowl talent. The rest of the picks are HUGE Q-marks.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

I'm normally pretty negative on this stuff, but I like this Packer draft so far.

You're probably biased.

well the best defensive player in Packer history did hail from Tennessee

[Lurker64]

Who's still available that's any good. I don't know the day 2 guys this year as well as I did last year.

[Rastak]

Lions take a corner....



AJ Davis
CB | (5'10", 193, 4.45) | NORTH CAROLINA ST

Scouts Grade: 70

Flags: (B: BULK/SIZE) Lacks size/bulk for position(D: DURABILITY) Player that can't stay healthy Selected by: Detroit Lions
Round: 4
Pick (Overall): 6(105)


Strengths: Displays outstanding quickness and athletic ability. Technically sound cornerback with good footwork, recognition skills and hand-usage. He displays good burst, balance and body control getting in and out of his pedal. He breaks quickly on the ball and is especially effective when coming forward. He shows the quick feet and fluidity to keep with double moves in space. He gives a good effort in run support. He is a hard worker and a team player. Quiet but displays solid overall intangibles.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal size, especially height. He will have trouble matching up one-on-one versus taller receivers in the NFL. He will get pushed around by bigger receivers and will allow them to dictate their routes. He will not make a lot of plays in traffic. He can be a liability in certain red zone matchups. Possesses adequate but not good ball skills. Is not a huge playmaker. Gives a good effort versus the run but will struggle to get off of some blocks and to take down some bigger ball carriers.

Overall: Davis received a redshirt for the 2002 season after having surgery to repair a fractured right fibula (8/14). He returned in 2003, played in all 13 games, and recorded 28 total tackles, two interceptions, nine pass breakups, and one forced fumble. Davis saw action in all 11 games in 2004, finishing with 24 total tackles, one tackle for loss, and two pass breakups. He again appeared in all 11 games in 2005, registering 32 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, and seven pass breakups. Davis appeared in 10 games in 2006 (missed Akron and Clemson games due to injury), with nine starts, and recorded 24 total tackles, 0.5 tackle for loss, and six pass breakups. Davis has one child; he is not married.
Davis is undersized and has limitations in terms of run support and matching up versus bigger receivers on an island. He also has never been a huge playmaker. However, he is a hard worker with excellent quickness and athletic ability. Overall, Davis lacks enough special qualities to project as a shutdown No. 1 cover corner, but at best he will be a No. 2 starter and at worst he should be a nickel contributor in the slot. That should be enough to get Davis drafted late on the first day.



* Player biographies are provided by Scouts Inc.

[Scott Campbell]

Who's still available that's any good. I don't know the day 2 guys this year as well as I did last year.

I think Calvin Johnson already got picked.

:P

[TennesseePackerBacker]

I can't believe Siler is still out there

[mngolf19]

Vikes traded their 6th to move up.