NFL Announces Draft Order

Here is the 2012 NFL Draft Order for the upcoming April Draft. The NFL has announced it now that the season is officially over.

1.Colts
2. Rams
3. Vikings
4. Browns
5. Buccaneers
6. Redskins
7. Jaguars
8. Panthers
9. Dolphins
10. Bills
11. Chiefs
12. Seahawks
13. Cardinals
14. Cowboys
15. Eagles
16. Jets
17. Bengals (from Raiders)
18. Chargers
19. Bears
20. Titans
21. Bengals
22. Browns (from Falcons)
23. Lions
24. Steelers
25. Broncos
26. Texans
27. Patriots (from Saints)
28. Packers
29. Ravens
30. 49ers
31. Patriots
32. Giants

2010 NFL Draft TOP 100 NFL

1. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska – 6’4- 300
After one of the most dominating seasons by a defensive tackle in the history of college football, there is little doubt that Suh is the best player in this draft class on either side of the ball. Even casual fans became aware of the supremacy of the Heisman Trophy finalist after he nearly led the Cornhuskers to victory over Texas in the Big 12 Championship

2. Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma – 6’4- 295
After redshirting in 2006, Gerald McCoy thought about entering the NFL draft after the 2008 season as a sophomore. In 2007 he earned Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year honors and a host of other awards. He started all 13 games as a freshman and tallied 2.0 sacks, 6.5 tackles-for-loss and six quarterback hurries. In 2008 he tallied 6.5 sacks and 11.0 tackles-for-loss.
Making such an impression on a deep and talented Oklahoma front four is very difficult for an underclassman. But McCoy has done it and that tells a lot about his quality as a football player. At 6-4 and 295 pounds, McCoy has the size and the speed to make an impact at the next level.

3. Eric Berry, S, Tennessee – 5’11- 203
Berry is considered by many to be the best player in college football. And why not? The guy has been doing it all for an otherwise irrelevant Tennessee football team throughout the past two and a half seasons. He is already on the cusp of becoming the NCAA career leader in interception return yards. Berry appeared to eclipse the mark in early October against Georgia, but after running for 46 yards with the football, it was ruled a fumble recovery rather than an interception. So not only does the safety have a nose for the football, but he also knows what to do with it when it is put in his hands. While he is extremely effective in pass coverage, Berry is a major asset to the Volunteer run defense as well, and he is no stranger to highlight reels thanks to frequent heavy hitting. He is a virtually assured of a Top 5 selection.

4. Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State – 6’5- 300
Right now Okung is the best offensive tackle in this class. Williams and Iowa’s Bryan Bulaga are closing in, but the honor of being the first offensive tackle chosen is still his to lose. While it looks unlikely that Okung will be the first overall pick to St. Louis , however look for him to be the firsta tackle taken no matter what.

5. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma – 6’4- 218
Sam Bradford’s first two seasons at Oklahoma are well documented. He threw for over 3,000 yards as a freshman and dominated the college football world as a sophomore, ending up with a trip to the BCS Championship game and a Heisman Trophy. Bradford could have been a first round pick after his sophomore season since he was draft eligible after redshirting in 2006.

Bradford was considered by many to be the top player in this draft. One thing is for sure, if Bradford can stay healthy, he is the best quarterback in this class.

6. Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama – 6’4- 256
McClain was a consistent force for Alabama ever since arriving on campus in 2007. He played in all 13 games as a freshman, and started eight before really exploding into prominence as a sophomore. McClain led the team with 95 tackles in 2008 and was a finalist for the Butkus Award (given to the nation’s best linebacker). He did even better last season, winning the Butkus Award after leading National Champion Alabama with 105 tackles (14.5 for loss) while also recording four sacks and two interceptions. He was generally considered to have been “the best player on the best team” in college football.
The Atlanta, GA product was well-respected as one of the biggest hitters and most feared defenders at the college level, and why not? McClain stands in at 6’4” and 256 pounds and he reportedly runs a 4.6 in the 40-year-dash. That’s a scary combination of size and speed to say the least. He has had some minor off-the-field problems in the past, but nothing that has developed into a major red flag or any kind of cause for real concern. Plus, he is an Honor Roll student in the classroom and he earned rave reviews from Alabama coaches regarding his work at spring practices.

7. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame – 6’2- 223
Jimmy Clausen has established himself as the best pocket passer in this draft. A highly touted high school player, the 6-foot-2 passer took the Notre Dame starting QB job in the second game of his true freshman year and never looked back.
He threw for 3,722 yards with 28 TDs and only 4 interceptions this past year to solidify his status as one of the best signal callers in the country. He has a strong arm and is capable of making all throws with zip and accuracy. Has an efficient setup and over the top delivery motion. Typically shows good power and touch on deep balls. Has improved his accuracy significantly during the past two years. Has a pro-style release. Usually definse the defense at the line, making pre-snap adjustments in pass protection. Is a deceptively good athlete. Shows quick footwork when moving in the pocket and consistently moves and slides to avoid sacks. Is very experienced in a pro-style offense set.

8. Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers – 6-6- 325
Anthony Davis, T, Rutgers
Heading into the 2009 season Anthony Davis was considered one of the top offensive linemen in the nation; that is nothing new for him. He was one of the top prep linemen in the nation as well, and was a First Team Freshman All-American at Rutgers in 2007. By his sophomore season in 2008 he was a second-team all-conference player and he started a majority of the games at left tackle.
The 2009 season has gone pretty well for Rutgers and the offensive line is the best unit on this team; Davis is the man who makes the line so special. Davis is just a junior, but he could be a first round draft pick if he tests out well and continues to have a solid season. At 6-6 and 325 pounds, Davis already has the size to be a great tackle in the NFL and the bigger question is whether or not that happens this draft or next draft.

9. Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech – 6-4- 272
Morgan led the ACC in sacks, and perhaps nobody helped his draft stock more over the last few games of the season. Pass rush: Good initial burst off the snap but is inconsistent in that area. Flashes an explosive first step to cross the tackle’s face and good flexibility to get under the pass blocker’s reach to get the advantage. Good spin move back inside to compliment his speed rush. Long arms and good leg drive for the bull rush. Can push the tackle into the pocket, rip to disengage and close to make the play. Alert defender that locates the ball quickly and adjusts his pass rush technique based on the down and distance. Learning to get his hands up to close passing lanes. Made significant improvements in this area as a junior and might be just scratching the surface of his potential.

10. Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland – 6’7- 310
Campbell looked incredible at the NFL combine and there is no reason to think that his athletic ability will soon translate into offensive line dominance. Read more

Talking Draft with DRAFTBREAKDOWN.COM

We recently caught up with Will Spencer of DraftBreakdown.com to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft that begins on Thursday, April 22nd. Will’s website gives in depth scouting reports of collegiate players that are heading into the NFL Draft. His scouting is very detailed and accurate and because of his great work, we value his opinion on the subject and wanted to pick his brain a little bit to give you a better understanding of what to expect come Thursday! Please stop over to DraftBreakdown.com and get the most up to date analysis of the Draft entrants. Without further ado… here’s the video!! Read more

Roman’s Soldiers!!

Skinnypost.com recently caught up with Roman Oben, former NFL Left Tackle and Superbowl Champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Roman was kind enough to share with us his Top Offensive and Defensive Lineman heading into this weeks NFL Draft. Without further ado…here are his tops, his sleepers and a couple of guys he thinks might not make a splash at all!

Defensive Line -

#1. Ndamukong Suh – Just having a Cameroonian name gives him the advantage over McCoy Suh possesses every skill except the ability to cure cancer, which he might do by his third year in the NFL. Can play in any scheme & will make an impact as a rookie.

#2. Gerald McCoy – While Suh will be the type of player who grades 90% every week, McCoy is a true 3 technique in a 4-3 scheme. Maybe the closest thing to Warren Sapp we’ve seen in ten years coming out of the draft.

#3. Jason Pierre-Paul – Raw one year starter and pure pass rusher who has the ability to work his way into being a complete DE. He would benefit immensely from spending time with people like Chuck Smith & Michael Strahan in the off-season

#4. Derrick Morgan – Along with Texas’ Sergio Kindle, he’s on my “All-Hybrid” team. Could he be the next Dwight Freeney, Shawne Merriman, James Harrison? Morgan is the type of player that a team must put him in a position that highlights his strengths. Very good football instincts.

**** SLEEPER*****
#5. Jared Odrick - He’s tabbed as a run stuffer & blue collar guy, but he’s a very coachable, “yes sir, no sir” high motor football player who practices and plays in 5th gear. He will have a 10+ year career as an interior lineman

*** NOT CONVINCED***
Terrence Cody – The weight-problem guys always scare me. Will he eat himself out of the league before he’s 30 yrs old? The fact that Cody is a projected two down player coming out of college doesn’t give me confidence in his maturation as an NFL football player.

Offensive Line

#1. Russell Okung – he’s got all the tools: great combination of size, feet, quickness, athletic ability. I always favor these type of O-Linemen in that 6’4 to 6’5″ 310-315 range. All that ability with 47 college starts makes him the reason that he’ll be the highest draft pick from Oklahoma State since Barry Sanders

#2. Bryan Buluga – besides everything that has been said about him, he can come in and start at right tackle tomorrow for any NFL franchise. Most of all, he’ll make us forget about Robert Gallery.

#3. Trent Williams – Another “my type” of OT who can make an immediate impact at right tackle. It impresses me that someone who came from a passing program is know for his run blocking. This would be a great pick for the Washington Redskins.

# 4. Anthony Davis – I liked him in college, but was prone to getting beat inside by Big East pass rushers . Only thing he did in the top ten at the combines was his vertical jump. Maybe an eventual move to left guard could make him the next Reuben Brown.

****SLEEPER****
#5 Mike Iupati -This guy will be a Pro Bowler in three years, Period!

**** I’M NOT CONVINCED****
Bruce Campbell - To be a good NFL O-lineman, you have to play with injuries. Two years from now, we’ll forget about his combines performance & wonder why he isn’t a starter.

Golden Tate Plays bigger than his size

By Gayle Saunders
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Nowadays you’ve probably noticed that a different type of receiver is being utilized in the NFL, from Carolina’s Steve Smith to Philadelphia’s Desean Jackson to New England’s Wes Welker. Not only are these guys 5’10 and under… they also share other things in common. They can be found on special teams as a return men. More teams these days are shying away from smaller wide outs, so if you plan to make it to the next level with a smaller size, its might a good idea to have a trick up your sleeve…lets hope that’s on special teams. Read more

“The Real” McCoy talks about his Pro Day

Short passes, deep passes and everything in between. Colt McCoy hit them all. The former Texas quarterback showed off his healed right shoulder for NFL scouts for the first time on Wednesday, completing all 46 of his passes in a controlled workout.

“I’ve been waiting for this day a long time,” he said. “I thought I went out there and killed it today.”

Draft Day Deals?

By Steve O’Reilly

It happens every year, one or two big name players who have been mentioned in trade talks all offseason wind up getting dealt on draft day. The question is, who will it be this year? Read more

Dez Bryant has his pro day for the scouts

It was the most important Pro Day in the state of Oklahoma since…Monday. The day after Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford took part in a crucial Pro Day in front of NFL scouts and coaches, Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant was on a similar display for NFL representatives. But the reports were not as glowing over Bryant as they were for Bradford.

2010 NFL Draft Position Rankings – Skill Positions!

The 2010 NFL Draft is now just 5 weeks away and we will start by looking at the skill positions on offense. The most discussed name in this group is Tim Tebow. He recently had his Florida Pro-Day where he revealed his new throwing motion. Some people wonder how Tebow will fair in the NFL, one thing is for certain with Tebow – he’s a team leader and gamer! Whether or not he will be a successful QB at the next level is yet to be determined. Read more

Tim Tebow Reveals New Throwing Motion for NFL Pro Day

By Gayle Saunders
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Tim Tebow is used to the positive attention he receives from Florida Fans when he steps on the gators field, however as of Wednesday it wasnt just the fans, it was the NFL Scouts.

The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, as usual, was the star attraction at the University of Florida’s pro day. He received rave reviews from NFL coaches, general managers and NFL scouts, after Tebow revealed his new compact throwing motion. He threw passes to former teammates Aaron Hernandez and Riley Cooper and David Nelson during a 30-minute workout, and spoke with several NFL executives.

Wednesday’s performance may not move him into the first round but it may have influenced some teams to tak a chance on him earlier than expected. Tebow has been extended an invitation to attend the NFL Draft in New York. Neither Tebow nor his agent, Jimmy Sexton, has accepted as of Wednesday, according to NFL.com analyst Gil Brandt, who is responsible for extending the invitations.

“I had an hour conversation with (Tebow) a week ago Sunday; he was just finishing up a game of basketball,” Brandt said. “I asked him, ‘What would you think if we invited you to the draft? Would you go?’ He said that he has a tight-knit family and that he’d talk it over with them.”
Brandt said he also talked with Sexton and was expecting an answer last weekend but hasn’t heard back.

About 75 NFL scouts, coaches and executives attended his work out Wednesday to evaluate Tebow throw in his first open workout since the Senior Bowl. Among those in attendance: Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney and coach John Fox; Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren, GM Tom Heckert and coach Eric Mangini;Pittsburgh Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert and coach Mike Tomlin; New York Giants GM Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin; Jacksonoville Jaguars GM Gene Smith and offensive line coach Andy Heck; Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik and coach Raheem Morris; and Green Bay Packers GM Ted Thompson.

“He had a very, very good workout,” Fox said. “He doesn’t lack in the work-ethic department, so whatever needs to be done, he’ll do. I definitely saw some adjustment, and I thought he executed very well.”
Tebow has been working with longtime NFL assistant Zeke Bratkowski, as well as former NFL coach Sam Wyche and ex-college/NFL assistant Marc Trestman.

“I made a lot of changes and improved on a lot of things,” Tebow said. “There’s still a lot of room for improvement, a lot of things that I think I can get better at, and I’ll continue to work on it, continue to get better. But I think I made a lot of strides.”
The NFL personnel on hand seemed to take notice.

“I know he’s been working at it, and if anybody can do it, it would be him,” said Smith, the Jaguars GM who has been urged by his Florida fan base — to a degree — to select the home-state quarterback. “He certainly has a will to prepare. People say there’s always exceptions to the rule. If there’s going to be one at the quarterback spot, it will be him in terms of going against everything everybody has said negative about him with the long release.

“He’s out to prove to everybody he’s certainly capable of competing at our level.”

Added Morris: “He didn’t miss many throws. He came out, did what he had to do. He’s a talented guy, he’s a popular guy, he’s a sharp guy, he’s a smart guy, he’s had success all his career, and I’m sure nothing will be different when he goes to the next level.”

Maybe so, but there’s still plenty of debate surrounding Tebow’s draft stock. Some point to his drive, determination, winning record and other intangibles as reasons he should be a first-round pick. Others insist his passing skills are more in line with a mid-round selection.

“Clearly, he’s a special young man,” Holmgren said. “You can tell he’s trying to make adjustments to his motion. That seems to be what people are fired up about, and he’s working very hard to do that, and it showed today. I thought he had a pretty good workout.”

Holmgren called Tebow’s changes subtle and said the next step would be to prove that his mechanics hold up in games and under pressure.

“Those of us that know the position a little bit and watch the position and have coached the position, you saw it,” Holmgren said. “You saw he’s worked hard on changing some of his technique, and I root for him. He’s a wonderful young man. I pull for guys like that, and he’s going to make some team very happy.”

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