2006 Live DRAFT Thread

[Deputy Nutz]

Giants take Mathias Kiwanuka DE from Boston College

[CyclonePackFan]

THANK YOU GOD, KIWANUKA IS GONE

I was afraid we'd take him.

[Rastak]

Mathias Kiwanuka
DE, Boston College

War Room analysis
Against the run: Is deceptively strong; can contain outside runs. Is tall, and plays too upright and allows offensive linemen to get under pads. Can be driven off the ball. Makes many plays in pursuit because of nonstop hustle and great closing speed. Grade: 8.1.

Pass rush: Has all the tools to be a standout pass rusher. Shows great straight-ahead speed and a long reach to create separation. Uses hands well to prevent offensive tackles from getting into his body. Sets up opponents well with a variety of moves. Wins battles outside and inside. Sometimes is a bit timid. Grade: 8.4.

Initial quickness: Doesn't get the ideal jump off the ball, but makes up ground quickly with long strides. Must work on staying lower coming out of stance, which would improve first step. Grade: 8.0.

Run/pass recognition: Shows great instincts; is adept at reading offensive linemen before the snap. Is intelligent; spends much time breaking down film. Has a good feel for the position. Transitions quickly to rush mode once he reads pass. Grade: 8.5.

Pursuit/tackling: Uses long strides to chase down the ball. Is a powerful tackler who can cause fumbles. Never can be counted out of plays; has history of making downfield tackles from behind. Grade: 8.5.

Bottom line: Kiwanuka has all the physical attributes needed to thrive in the NFL. Despite having a tough Senior Bowl week, he has the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. He projects as a mid-Round 1 pick.

Dan Pompei analysis
Has an ideal build for pass rushing. Wingspan is huge. Has a slithery style befitting of a basketball player, which he used to be. Is athletic and can run. Has some burst. Can use his hands some. Plays upright. Lacks instincts. Doesn't get good leverage and struggles against the run. Probably isn't sudden enough to play as an outside linebacker in a 3-4. Lacks ideal foot quickness. Needs technique work. Gets locked on to blockers. Body control and agility are just OK. Can develop.
No. 5 on Pompei's DE rankings

[imscott72]

Giants take Mathias Kiwanuka. another 2nd rounder?? Interesting picks here. A lot of these guys are going higher than expected. Good for us...

[outflow]

Ha Ha. A Giants fan slapping a Jets fan. Ha Ha

[Joemailman]

Who's gonna tick me off by taking Chad Jackson?

[RashanGary]

What happened to the Bears pick?

[Bretsky]

Jeez, Uncle Cliffy could find something wrong with a Playboy playmate sitting naked in his hot tub...

So would B. He'd complain that there was only one.

LMAO; PLAYMATES COME IN PAIRS IN B'S WORLD

[OS PA]

DeMeco Ryans - 33

[CyclonePackFan]

Texans take DeMeco Ryans.

[Rastak]

Sure are a lot of African players..

[Scott Campbell]

Giants take Mathias Kiwanuka. another 2nd rounder?? Interesting picks here. A lot of these guys are going higher than expected. Good for us...

This is the place where draft boards really start to look a lot different from one another.

[outflow]

How much time between 2nd Round picks?

[OS PA]

Saints take a Tackle with their 2nd pick. Either Eric Winston or Winston Justice

[imscott72]

Houston picks Ryans..As our pick approaches what do you guys think??? Justice?? Williams??