Randall Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Wisconsin RB Hill sheds weight, does all the drills Posted: March 4th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Andy Kemp, Kraig Urbik, P.J. Hill, Travis Beckum, Wisconsin Kraig Urbik works out at the NFL Scouting Combine. (Scott Boehm / Getty Images) There were 28 teams represented at Wisconsin’s pro day. The Badgers’ NFL prospects ran on FieldTurf. Wisconsin did not put a rubber matting across the field like it did last year. Two position coaches — Carolina’s offensive line coach Dave Magazu and Jaguars tight ends coach Mike Tice — were in attendance. A total of 11 players worked out and they all ran position drills. Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema spent a great deal of time answering questions prior to the workout and was very helpful. Running back P.J. Hill measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8, 218 pounds. It is the lighest he’s been since junior high school. He ran 4.65 and 4.63 in the 40-yard dash. He had a 37-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot 2-inch broad jump. He ran a 4.24 in the short shuttle and had a 7.09 in the three-cone drill. He had 16 bench press reps. Tight end Travis Beckum checked in at 6-2 3/4, 239 pounds. He ran a 4.61 and 4.63 in the 40-yard dash as well as recording a 9-foot 10-inch broad jump. He had a 38.5 inch vertical, a 4.10 short shuttle and a 7.05 three-cone drill. He did not lift. Guard Kraig Urbik came in at 6-5 3/8, 328 pounds. He ran 5.30 and 5.25 in the 40 and tallied a 4.75 second short shuttle. He did not run the three-cone drill. He put up a 25.5-inch vertical jump and an 8-foot 2-inch broad jump. He did not lift. Guard Andy Kemp was measured at 6-4 3/4, 306 pounds. He ran 5.35 and 5.38 in the 40 and had a 7-foot 11-inch broad jump. He also put up a 27.5-inch vertical jump and ran the short shuttle in 4.83 seconds. Defensive end Matt Shaungnessy checked in at 6-5 1/8, 263 pounds. He ran a 4.86 40, but did not do any other drills. Linebacker Jonathan Casillas is injured and did not work out, nor did linebacker DeAndre Levy. They will work out on April 2. OL Eric VandenHeuvel, who declined a combine invitation, has made the decision to attend medical school rather than pursue a career in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) Aggies QB McGee shines in Texas A&M Pro Day Posted: March 4th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Danny Gorrer, Justin Brantly, Mike Goodson, Stephen McGee, Texas A&M Remember this name because he could be a real sleeper in next month’s draft: Stephen McGee. Certainly the 17 NFL scouts and one coach who showed up at Texas A&M’s pro day will remember the quarterback and his workout. The Aggies held their pro day on Wednesday, but it actually began with meet-and-greets Tuesday night at Wings-n-More in College Station, where scouts had an opportunity to conduct personal player interviews as well as ask questions of the A&M coaching staff. The only non-scout at the pro day was Jaguars quarterbacks coach David Shula, who put McGee through QB drills. And let me tell you, McGee looked outstanding. McGee, who ran the second-fastest 40 among quarterbacks at the combine (4.66), measured 6-2 7/8 and weighed 222 pounds, down 3 from his combine weigh-in. Watch out for this kid on draft day. Among the 14 players who worked out for scouts: Running back Mike Goodson (5-11 ¾, 212 pounds) ran the 40 in 4.43 and 4.47 seconds and did positional drills for the scouts. His 40 times might be inflated a little because A&M is one of three schools (Wisconsin and Ohio State are the others) to lay down a rubber surface over the top of their indoor field turf, which can result in quicker times. Goodson ran a 4.54 40 at the combine, the seventh-fastest among running backs in Indy two weeks ago. Defensive end Michael Bennett (6-2 7/8, 222) ran two 40s, both in 4.86 seconds, and had a vertical of 36.5 inches. The vertical jump event was conducted by A&M coaches. Punter Justin Brantly (6-3 3/8, 247 pounds) looked pretty good in his workout. Cornerback Danny Gorrer (5-11 5/8, 185 pounds) ran the 40 in 4.42 and 4.40 seconds, had a 35.5-inch vertical, a 9-foot 5-inch broad jump, and a 6.90-second 3-cone drill. He slipped in his short shuttle and no time was recorded. – Gil Brandt Smith is main attraction at Baylor’s pro day Posted: March 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Baylor, Jason Smith (Darron Cummings/AP) WACO, Texas — When you get on the main street leading into Baylor University, you immediately see the signs directing visitors to the football team’s pro-day workouts. That’s what happens when you have a top draft pick in your midst. Representatives from 15 NFL teams attended today’s workout, including three offensive line coaches — Andy Hecht (Jacksonville), Paul Alexander (Cincinnati), and Mike Solari (Seattle). The main attraction was offensive tackle Jason Smith, projected to be a top-10 draft pick next month. Smith was one of 12 players participating — 11 from Baylor and one player from nearby Mary Harden Baylor University. Baylor passed out a helpful information packet on its 11 players, complete with contact information for agents and where to reach the players on draft day. Pro day was well organized. Players ran outdoors on grass. The overall event took a little over two hours, followed by extra time in which the three NFL line coaches worked out Smith and fellow Baylor OL Dan Gay. Smith did position drills but stood on his combine numbers for the other drills. Gay participated at the combine but did everything Tuesday morning in hopes of improving his numbers. Gay measured in at 6-foot-4 and 303 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.48, running with the wind. He had a 24 ½-inch vertical jump, a 7-foot, 1 ½-inch broad jump, a 5.40-second short-shuttle run, a 8.47-second 3-cone drill, and he did 20 repetitions on the bench press. All 15 NFL reps in attendance will be at Texas A&M’s pro day Wednesday morning. The St. Louis Rams, who have the second overall pick in the draft, will be back in Waco on March 12 for a private workout with Smith. Prospect updates » Missouri WR Jeremy Maclin, who hurt his knee at the combine, has been cleared by Birmingham, Ala., specialist Dr. James Andrews to do all workouts. » Alabama OT Michael Oher has changed agents, leaving Bus Cook and signing with James Sexton. – Gil Brandt Edited March 5, 2009 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Wyoming RB Moore has his (pro) day in Indy Posted: February 19th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Devin Moore Wyoming RB Devin Moore wasn’t invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, so he had to find another way to get his foot in the door. Not only did he get in, but he had the first official workout in front of NFL team officials in Indianapolis. Moore, who grew up in Indianapolis and attended high school there, held his own private “pro day” on Thursday at a sports-training facility near the airport. Fourteen teams attended the “off-campus” workout at which Moore ran the 40-yard dash in 4.43 and 4.41 seconds, had a 35-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot long jump, posted short-shuttle runs of 4.22 and 4.29 seconds and a 7.14-second cone drill, and did 27 repetitions on the bench press. Moore’s 4.41-second 40 would have ranked fifth-best at last year’s combine among running backs. Moore, who was measured at 5-foot-9½ and weighed 190 pounds, is the all-time leading rusher in Wyoming history and was the Mountain West Conference rushing champion last season. – Gil Brandt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Utah DE Paul Kruger ran forty-yard dash times of 4.80 and 4.79 at his Pro Day Monday. Utah DB Sean Smith ran forty times of 4.47 and 4.49 at the Utes' Pro Day. Georgia Tech DE Michael Johnson ran an official forty time of 4.59 at the Yellow Jackets' Pro Day Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROYALWITCHEESE Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Georgia Tech DE Michael Johnson ran an official forty time of 4.59 at the Yellow Jackets' Pro Day Monday. They say this guy is the next Peppers. This time indicates they could be correct... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) They say this guy is the next Peppers. This time indicates they could be correct... Great talent but Mike Mayock says buyer beware because of his lack of effort at times(many times). He reminds me of Mario Williams. Tulsa QB has solid pro day workout Posted: March 9th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: University of Tulsa Seventeen NFL teams sent representatives to the University of Tulsa’s Pro Day on Monday. It’s the largest contingent they’ve had for a pro day at Tulsa — mainly because most of these scouts are on their way to Oklahoma’s Pro Day on Tuesday, followed by Oklahoma State’s on Wednesday. Nine Tulsa players and one prospect from East Central University ran outdoors on FieldTurf. With a 10-mph wind, they ran one 40-yard dash with the wind and one against it. Some of the notables: » David Johnson, QB: At 6-foot-1 1/2 and 219 pounds, he ran the 40 in 4.93 seconds (with wind) and 4.99 (against), had a 26 1/2-inch vertical jump and an 8-foot, 10-inch long jump, and ran 4.44 in the short shuttle and 7.19 in the three-cone drill. Steelers defensive assistant Lou Spanos, a Tulsa alum, ran the position drill and said Johnson worked out pretty well. » Roy Roberts, S: At 5-9 3/8 and 200 pounds, he ran the 40 in 4.73 and 4.83, ran 4.43 in the short shuttle and 7.41 in the three-cone drill, and had 19 reps in the bench press. » Dominique Brooks, DB (East Central Oklahoma): At 6-1 1/2 and 204 pounds, he ran the 40 in 4.50 and 4.51, ran 4.40 in the short shuttle and 7.22 in the three-cone drill, and had six reps in the bench press. » Tulsa WR Brennan Marion, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the Conference USA Championship Game, couldn’t work out. – Gil Brandt No big prospects, but Colorado still draws attention Posted: March 9th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: University of Colorado Over the past 10 years, the University of Colorado football program has had 28 players drafted, earning the school a spot among the top 25 college producers of NFL talent. Which makes it all the more jarring to note that the Buffaloes might not have a single player taken in this year’s NFL Draft. They did not have any players invited to last month’s combine. And yet, 13 NFL teams sent representatives to watch 10 players work out at Colorado’s pro day Monday morning. Players worked out indoors on FieldTurf. Perhaps the most impressive of the group was DB Ryan Walters, whose father played QB for Colorado in the late ’80s. Walters checked in at 5-foot-11, 206 pounds. He ran the 40 in 4.62 and 4.65, had a 35-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 5-inch long jump, ran 4.33 in the short shuttle, 7.01 in the three-cone drill and did 27 reps in the bench press. Others of note: » George Hypolite, DL: At 6-0 7/8, 299, he ran the 40 in 5.05 and 5.04, had a 32-inch vertical jump, 8-foot, 10-inch long jump, ran 4.72 in the short shuttle, 7.66 in the three-cone drill and did 32 reps in the bench press. » Maurice Lucas, DE: At 6-3 ¾, 262, he ran the 40 in 4.88 and 4.92, had a 28-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 8-inch long jump, ran 4.77 in the short shuttle, 7.48 in the three-cone drill and did 20 reps in the bench press. » Pat Williams, WR: At 6-1 ½, 204, he ran the 40 in 4.55 and 4.52, had a 38-inch vertical jump, 11-foot long jump, ran 4.19 in the short shuttle, and 6.93 in the three-cone drill. – Gil Brandt Edited March 10, 2009 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Sounds like Andre Smith bomed... was fat, slow and weak. No wonder he left the combine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 By the way... who the heck is Dudley Guice? 03/07/09 - NW Louisiana State Pro day: The official Northwestern Louisiana State Pro Day is on March 19, but one scout showed up on Tuesday, so the school held an impromptu workout. Wide receiver Dudley Guice put up some impressive numbers on the outdoor FieldTurf track. He checked in at 6-foot-2 1/2, 209 pounds and ran a 4.40- and a 4.43-second 40-yard dash. That time would have ranked him among the fastest participants at last month’s combine. He also had a 39-inch vertical jump, 10-foot, 5-inch broad jump, a 4.01-second short shuttle, a 6.61-second three-cone drill and 12 bench-press reps. It is also noteworthy that he has 34-inch arms — a good measurement for a wideout. - Gil Brandt, NFL.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 An Academic All-America candidate playing his final season as a graduate student, Guice will also be among the key playmakers for the Demons in 2008. Posting a 3.597 grade point average in criminal justice, Guice was among the six cum laude graduates in May from the athletics department. Students earn cum laude recognition for cumulative gpa's between 3.50 and 3.69. In addition to his duties at receiver, Guice is an explosive kick return option. He was offered a scholarship to play defensive back at Mississippi State but wanted to play receiver and chose the Demons instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 They say this guy is the next Peppers. This time indicates they could be correct... Mayock said he has bust written all over him... Has no motor and wasn't dominant against big teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Mayock said he has bust written all over him... Has no motor and wasn't dominant against big teams. He's also not as solidly built as Peppers. I'm pretty sure Peppers was 285 coming out of college. What's Johnson? 260? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 He's also not as solidly built as Peppers. I'm pretty sure Peppers was 285 coming out of college. What's Johnson? 260? Just looked it up and Peppers was exactly 285. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Sounds like Andre Smith bombed... was fat, slow and weak. No wonder he left the combine. He certainly did. http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/11/early-sign...-not-promising/ Alabama’s Smith not necessarily doomed by poor times Posted: Pro Days | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Alabama, Andre Smith While Andre Smith may not have put forth sensational workout drill numbers, word out of Tuscaloosa is that he looked far better in his positional drills. The workout drills may not be totally indicative of Smith’s ability. Weight issues and workout times are not always the best barometer of a prospect’s skill level. I’m reminded of former Pro Bowl lineman Nate Newton. I signed Newton when I was with the Cowboys, the afternoon after the USFL went under and he weighed 295 pounds at the time (heavy for that day and age). Some of our coaches wondered how he would be able to perform at his size, but he wound up being one of the best players in the league at his position. Not to say Smith will be the next Nate Newton, but he should not automatically be dismissed because of his weight or disappointing workout drill times — especially given his impressive college tape and solid performance in the positional drills. That said, the initial impressions from Smith’s workout were not overly impressive. He came into his pro day hoping to post solid numbers and prove to scouts that he was in shape after showing up to the combine overweight and leaving Indianapolis unannounced without doing the drills. He told Steve Wyche heading into the pro day, “There’s so much I’m putting into March 11. They say don’t put all your eggs in one basket but I’m doing that on this occasion because I feel like I need to give the best showing I can.” Well, his workout times were unspectacular. He came in at 6-foot-4 ¼, 325 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 5.28 and 5.33 seconds. He had a 25-inch vertical, a 7-foot, 10-inch broad jump, a 7.88-second three-cone drill and 19 bench press reps at 225 pounds. He did the short shuttle in 4.93 seconds. To put Smith’s workout drills in perspective, he did not post a single number that would have placed him in the top performers at his position at the combine and many of his numbers were not even close to the top 10 at his position at the combine. – Gil Brandt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) Andre Smith's penchant for laying on the couch inhaling Doritos is going to literally cost him millions of dollars. How can this guy not be keeping himself in shape with that much money on the line? And what does that attitude tell pro teams? This guy is going to slide waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down the draft board. Edited March 11, 2009 by Bronco Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2v Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Andre Smith's penchant for laying on the couch inhaling Doritos is going to literally cost him millions of dollars. How can this guy not be keeping himself in shape with that much money on the line? And what does that attitude tell pro teams? This guy is going to slide waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down the draft board. The 325 was a few pounds heavier than the 322 Smith weighed at the combine but still down from the 335-345 range he was listed at during the season. That said, scouts were still saying he wouldn't fall outside the top 10—prior to his Pro Day. Now it sounds like those are being dialed down to the 10-20 range. He's definitely behind Jason Smith and Eugene Monroe. Michael Oher gets beat up by some scouts, but I'd guess he and Smith are now in the same range—and that is still likely ahead of Eben Britton and Will Beatty, both of whom are still expected to go late in the first round. As for the millions he's costing himself, consider that Jake Long got $57 million for five years ($30 million guaranteed); Ryan Clady at 12 got $17.5 million ($11.5 million guaranteed); and Jeff Otah at 19 got $14.4 million (about $9 million guaranteed). So the hit is as great as $40 million (almost half of that guaranteed). Ouch, babe. 2V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 That said, scouts were still saying he wouldn't fall outside the top 10—prior to his Pro Day. Dear lord keep him away from the Silver and Black... We don't need another Robert Gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Terps’ Heyward-Bey puts on a show in positional drills Posted: March 11th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland, Moises Fokou The headliner at Maryland’s pro day was WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (6-1 5/8, 212 pounds). He drew a bunch of receiver coaches, including Jets assistant Henry Ellard. After running the fastest 40-yard dash at the combine (4.30 seconds), he opted not to do workout drills again Wednesday. Instead, he focused his attention on the position drills and he nailed that portion of the workout. He runs extremely smoothly and is adept at catching the ball. Heyward-Bey was one of 24 players, who worked out in front of 50 scouts indoors on FieldTurf. (Heyward-Bey ranks fifth in Mike Mayock’s position rankings.) These were the other notable prospects: DB Kevin Barnes (6-0 3/8, 184) ran a 4.45 and 4.49 in the 40, had a 41-inch vertical jump and kept his combine numbers for everything else. LB Moises Fokou (6-1 1/4, 232) had a 33-inch vertical, 21 bench press reps and stood on the rest of his numbers from the combine. TE Dan Grankowski (6-5 3/8, 254) kept all of his numbers from the combine. OL Scott Burley (6-4 7/8, 315) ran a 5.48 and 5.45 in the 40, had a 31-inch vertical, an 8-foot broad jump, a 4.67 short shuttle, a 7.73 three-cone drill and had 19 lifts. OL Jaimie Thomas (6-4 1/8, 329) didn’t run the 40 due to a strained quad, but had a 28-inch vertical, an 8-foot broad jump, a 4.67 short shuttle, a 7.99 three-cone drill and 26 lifts. – Gil Brandt Permalink | ShareThis PRO DAYS WR Collie flashes skills at BYU Pro Day Posted: March 11th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Austin Collie, BYU, Ray Feinga Austin Collie, 24 years old because he went on a Mormon mission while in college, made his mark in positional drills at his workout. He apparently wowed the scouts with his catching ability. The 6-foot-1 1/8, 196-pound wideout ran a 4.53 and a 4.54 in the 40-yard dash and did the short shuttle in 4.07 seconds. He stood on everything else he did at the combine. Bengals running backs coach Jim Anderson was there to work out in conjunction with RB Fui Vakapuna. He worked out, as all the players did, indoors on FieldTurf and could be more of a fullback in the NFL. He measured in at 5-11 ¼, 244 pounds and ran a 4.83 and a 4.84 in the 40. He had a 34-inch vertical and a 9-foot, 2-inch broad jump, 29 bench press reps, a 4.40 short shuttle and a 7.37 three-cone drill. Other notable players: OL Dallas Reynolds (6-4 3/8, 309) ran a 5.34 and 5.28 in the 40, had a 30-inch vertical jump, an 8-foot, 2-inch broad jump, a 5.03 short shuttle, a 7.59 three-cone drill and put up 20 bench presses. OL Travis Bright (6-4 1/4, 317) did not run the 40 or do jumps. He had a 4.56 short shuttle, a 7.87 three-cone drill and 35 bench press reps. OL Rey Feinga (6-4 1/4, 329) pulled his left hamstring and only lifted. He had 29 bench press reps. – Gil Brandt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Smith WILL be the best lineman from this draft. His play on tape is significantly more impressive than the next closest lineman in this draft. He is an absolute freak of an athlete. He isn't a guy that was known to get into trouble, just seems to be a bit lazy. I would bet that most NFL coaches will be able to work that kink out. If he slides past 10, whoever gets him is going to make out very well. Remember, we are talking about a guy who was the consensus #1 overall pick just a month or two ago. Based on talent, if he is an A, the next closest is a B-. You have got to think there are coaches out there just drooling about this guy falling to them. Coaches like the challenge of taking lazy or troubled guys and getting them to buy in. I think his stock dropoff is just a bit excessive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Smith WILL be the best lineman from this draft. His play on tape is significantly more impressive than the next closest lineman in this draft. He is an absolute freak of an athlete. He isn't a guy that was known to get into trouble, just seems to be a bit lazy. I would bet that most NFL coaches will be able to work that kink out. If he slides past 10, whoever gets him is going to make out very well. Remember, we are talking about a guy who was the consensus #1 overall pick just a month or two ago. Based on talent, if he is an A, the next closest is a B-. You have got to think there are coaches out there just drooling about this guy falling to them. Coaches like the challenge of taking lazy or troubled guys and getting them to buy in. I think his stock dropoff is just a bit excessive. What about Eugene Monroe? Some have him as the #1 OT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 What about Eugene Monroe? Some have him as the #1 OT. They do now but pre-combine/interviews just about every mock had him going to the Lions, and with good reason. LIke I said, if you base this pick on performance and athletic ability, Smith is the hands down top prospect, and always has been. That part has never been the issue. He isn't quite the run blocker of Oher, but college DE's didn't even think about getting to the QB against him. The others are good players and probably the safer picks, but Smith is the most naturally gifted of the bunch. I really haven't seen that part debated a whole lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acheckeye Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Anyone know offhand when Pitt's pro day is? I'm interested to see how Scott McKillop does. I've know him since we were in elementary school probably, and i'm hoping he does well. Edited March 12, 2009 by acheckeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Anyone know offhand when Pitt's pro day is? I'm interested to see how Scott McKillop does. I've know him since we were in elementary school probably, and i'm hoping he does well. March 17th. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acheckeye Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 March 17th. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 They do now but pre-combine/interviews just about every mock had him going to the Lions, and with good reason. LIke I said, if you base this pick on performance and athletic ability, Smith is the hands down top prospect, and always has been. That part has never been the issue. He isn't quite the run blocker of Oher, but college DE's didn't even think about getting to the QB against him. The others are good players and probably the safer picks, but Smith is the most naturally gifted of the bunch. I really haven't seen that part debated a whole lot. He's the Reggie Williams of the NFL draft. Sorry but you were going way over the top there. There is no can't miss prospect. Even Smith admitted he has to work hard to move up the rating chart after the combine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 March 17th. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true Awesome. March 17/19 are the 2 big days I'll be paying attention to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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