Steelers War Board

1. Justin Blackmon Ok State-Not much of a question here. Big, fast, physical, consistent and unlike his predecessor Dez Bryant, he comes with a good attitude. Looks like the complete package. Top 10 pick

2.  Michael Floyd Notre Dame-Seems like he's been around forever. Big, fast, great hands, physical and great body control. He would be up there with Blackmon if it weren't for all the character concerns. Top 25 pick

3.  Kendall Wright Baylor-Was a fun combo to watch with RG3 throwing to him. I'm not putting stock in his disappointing combine 40, the guy has very good game speed. Good hands and good along the sidelines and made a ton of big plays deep. Has a lot of Mike Wallace in him, only concern is being 5'10". 1st round pick

4. Stephen Hill Georgia Tech-Another speedster receiver that also just happens to be 6'4" with good hands and route running. Very high ceiling but he played in a very goofy offense at Georgia Tech which is why he is dropping. 1st-2nd round pick

5. Mohamed Sanu Rutgers-Underrated prospect from Rutgers produced for them for awhile. Tall and a good route runner, good at getting open and has shown good speed at times. 1st-2nd round pick

6. Alshon Jeffery South Carolina-This kid has fallen and fast, some of which I don't really understand. Production last year was down big time but South Carolina's QB situation was a trainwreck. However he also showed trouble separating and it could come into concern in the NFL, though that didn't really stop him from getting his catches. Good size, hands, and blocking but the speed is a question mark as is why he didn't do anything at the combine. Weight sounds like an issue. Possible boom or bust. 2nd round

7. Rueben Randle LSU-Stock is falling after the combine. Doesn't have great speed and did poorly twice vs. Alabama. Stats were low but he didn't have a lot of opportunities but when he did get targetted he did well with them. Good in the redzone, looks like a possession receiver in the NFL. 2nd round

8. Juron Criner Arizona-Good combine and did really well with Nick Foles throwing him the ball and Arizona missed him when he was out. Good size and he excels in the redzone and at jump balls, speed is a concern but he makes up for it with size and body control on jump balls. 2nd round

9. Tommy Streeter Miami-6'5" and fast almost automatically gets you noticed and it has gotten Streeter noticed. Seems to have a very high ceiling and made a lot of big plays in college. However his overall production was subpar and he needs to be more of a route runner and more polished, reminds me of Jonathan Baldwin. Boom or bust being overrated. 2nd-3rd round pick

10. Nick Toon Wisconsin-Good production for a team that was a grind it out offense. Big and the favorite target of Russell Wilson made big plays. Good size, route running, and it reliable. Drops due to speed lacking and durability questions. 2nd-3rd round pick

11. Marvin McNutt Iowa-The secret is out on this kid and the guy I had been pulling for to fall to the Steelers in the 4th won't happen. Very good size and speed and very productive in college. Great route runner and hands, sleeper prospect big time. 2nd-3rd round

12. Marvin Jones Cal-Another sleeper with great workouts. Good size and speed but had limited production in college. 3rd round pick 

13. Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State 
Height: 6-4. Weight: 220. 
40 Time: 4.55. 
Vertical: 34. 
Broad: 9-11. 
Arm: 33 1/2. Hand: 9 3/4. 
Projected Round (2012): 4-6. 
3/12/12: Quick was solid but unspectacular at both the Combine and the Senior Bowl. He posted three solid years of production for Appalachian State. In 2011, Quick had his best season with 71 receptions for 1,096 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a junior, he totaled 47 catches for 844 yards and nine scores after hauling in 61 passes for 982 yards and four scores in 2009. Quick is a big receiver who looks like a potential red-zone threat in the NFL. 


14. A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois 
Height: 6-0. Weight: 190. 
40 Time: 4.39. 
Vertical: 33. 
Broad: 10-4 
Arm: 32 1/4. Hand: 9 1/4. 
Projected Round (2012): 3-4. 
3/12/12: Jenkins had a very productive senior season. He caught 90 passes for 1,276 yards and eight touchdowns. In 2010, as a junior, Jenkins hauled in 56 passes for 746 yards and seven touchdowns. He has the speed to produce some big plays downfield. Jenkins is a good value in the mid-rounds and had an impressive week at the East-West Shrine. He showed his foot speed with a great Combine and followed that up with a strong pro day. 

In the NFL, Jenkins looks like he could be a good slot receiver and make some big plays downfield. He has the size to line up on the outside. Jenkins could turn into a steal as he produced despite bad quarterback play. 


15. Chris Givens*, WR, Wake Forest 
Height: 5-11. Weight: 198. 
40 Time: 4.41. 
Vertical: 33.5. 
Broad: 9-10. 
Hand: 8 1/4. 
Projected Round (2012): 3-4. 
3/12/12: At the Combine, Givens was solid, but he did not blow anybody way. Givens caught 83 passes for 1,330 yards and nine touchdowns in 2011. It was his first season of big production after modest years in 2010 and 2009. He probably should have stayed in school to have another big year before going pro. That could have moved him higher, perhaps even into second-day consideration. 

16. T.Y. Hilton, WR/KR, Florida International 
Height: 5-10. Weight: 183. 
Projected 40 Time: 4.34. 
Hand: 8 1/2. 
Projected Round (2012): 3-4. 
3/12/12: Hilton sat out the Combine with a quadriceps injury he suffered in his Bowl game. At Hilton's pro day, all 32 teams were in attendance and, reportedly, he performed well. Speedy and agile, Hilton put together a strong senior season. His straight-line speed is a mismatch for defenses and special teams units. Hilton was on fire against Louisville. He caught seven passes for 201 yards with two touchdowns. One of those scores was an 83-yard touchdown strike. 

For the season, Hilton had 72 receptions for 1,038 yards and seven touchdowns. Also, he returned 18 kicks for 548 yards this season with eight punts returned for 186 yards and a touchdown. Hilton put together a season to show that he should be a second-day pick in the draft. 

8/19/11: T.Y. Hilton plays at a smaller program, but he has been a playmaker. Last year, Hilton hauled in 59 receptions for 848 yards and five touchdowns. he has been a dangerous weapon on kickoff returns. In his career, Hilton has four kick return touchdowns and has averaged 27 yards per return. In 2009, he caught 57 passes for 632 yards with five scores. Hilton will need to run well at the combine as the new kickoff changes in the NFL definitely have hurt his draft value.

17. Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas 
Height: 5-11. Weight: 179. 
40 Time: 4.55. 
Vertical: 36. 
Broad: 10-3 
Hand: 9 3/8 
Arm: 31 3/8 Projected Round (2012): 3-4. 
3/9/12: At the Combine, Adams ran a decent 40 time after putting on five pounds from his Senior Bowl weigh in. That added weight may have slowed him down from cracking the 4.4s. Adams improved his stock with an impressive week of practice at Mobile. He caused separation with quickness and route-running while ripping off good yards after the catch. In 2011, Adams was part of a dangerous receiving corps. He caught 54 balls for 652 yards and three touchdowns. The senior projects to being a slot receiver in the NFL. Adams has speed and quickness to match up well with nickel cornerbacks. In 2010, Adams caught 50 passes for 813 yards and six scores. As a sophomore in 2009, he had 29 receptions for 568 yards and seven touchdowns. 

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18. Ryan Broyles, WR/PR, Oklahoma 
Height: 5-10. Weight: 192. 
Projected 40 Time: 4.46. 
Hand: 9. 
Projected Round (2012): 3-5. 
3/12/12: Broyles' stock is hard to predict since he tore an ACL to end his season on Nov. 5 against Texas A&M. He did not work out at the Combine. For the 2011 season, Broyles had 83 receptions for 1,157 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also returned 19 punts for 196 yards. 

Broyles was very consistent this season before the injury. He displayed great hands, runs good routes, toughness and intelligence. In his collegiate career, the senior caught 349 passes for 4,586 yards and 45 touchdowns. He also returned a total of 108 punts for 1,194 yards (11.1 average) and two scores. 

Even with Broyles' massive production, he could be an underrated player, especially coming off the injury. Broyles should be fine for his rookie season, but he may not be able to work out prior to the draft. In the NFL, Broyles projects to being a strong slot receiver who has the ability to make some plays downfield. 

8/19/11: Ryan Broyles is perhaps the most productive receiver in college football over the past three seasons. Last year, he caught 131 passes for 1,622 yards and 14 touchdowns as Landry Jones' go-to receiver. A year earlier, Broyles had 89 receptions for 1,120 yards and 15 scores. As a redshirt freshman, Broyles had 46 catches for 687 yards and six touchdowns. The reliable receiver was an essential performer in Oklahoma's transition from Sam Bradford to Jones. What makes Broyles such an effective receiver is quickness in his route-running, straight-line speed, excellent hands and intelligence. He is a skilled punt returner as well, with an 11.2 career average with two touchdown returns on 89 attempts. Off-the-field sources have told Walterfootball.com that Broyles is a good teammate and comes from a good family.


19. Tim Benford, WR, Tennessee Tech 
Height: 5-11. Weight: 205. 
40 Time: 4.59. 10-Yd Split: 1.65 
Hand: 8 7/8. 
Projected Round (2012): 4-5. 
3/12/12: One of the star offensive players to breakout at the East-West practices was Benford. All week, he gave a lot of defensive backs problems with his straight-line speed and quickness in route running. Benford has quality measurements for a fast, slot receiver-type prospect in the NFL. As a senior, he totaled 65 receptions for 923 yards and five touchdowns. Benford never recorded a 1,000 yard season in college, but his least productive year still surpassed 500 yards. 

20. Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina 
Height: 6-3. Weight: 230. 
40 Time: 4.55. 10-Yd Split: 1.62. 
Vertical: 33. 
Broad: 9-1. 
Arm: 33 5/8. Hand: 9. 
Projected Round (2012): 4-5. 
3/12/12: At the Senior Bowl, Jones was massively disappointing. His route running was terrible and he couldn't get separation from defensive backs. Jones fared better at the Combine with a nice 40 time for a big receiver. 

With size and straight line speed, Jones has a nice skill set to work with. He could have been more productive if North Carolina had given him more opportunities to catch passes. Jones is a tough receiver to bring down after the catch, and he uses his size well to make catches while getting physical with defenders. 

In the NFL, Jones looks like he may be able to contribute as a possession receiver. In 2011, Jones had 85 receptions for 1,196 yards and 12 touchdowns.

8/19/11: North Carolina has been a factory for NFL talent in recent years and Dwight Jones is the latest wide out. With Greg Little out, Jones had a breakout junior season. Last year, he caught 62 passes for 946 yards and four touchdowns. Jones combines big size with good speed and athleticism. He will have a new quarterback in 2011, so it will be interesting to see how that impacts his production, but his skill set alone will help him standout.


21. Gerell Robinson, WR, Arizona State 
Height: 6-3. Weight: 227. 
40 Time: 4.62. 
Vertical: 35.5. 
Broad: 9-5 
Arm: 30 7/8. Hand: 9 10. 
Projected Round (2012): 4-6. 
3/12/12: It wasn't surprising that Robinson didn't work out well at the Combine because he doesn't look like a workout warrior. During the season, Robinson showed some size and quickness. He could be a boom-or-bust pick in the mid-rounds. Robinson is tall, and has some straight-line speed, but he was a one-year wonder. 

Robinson ended his career well by torching Boise State's secondary to the tune of 13 receptions for 241 yards and one touchdown. He didn't have much production entering this season, but came on strong late in the year for Arizona State. In the final five games, Robinson recorded 785 receiving yards. In 2011, he totaled 77 receptions for 1,397 yards and seven touchdowns. Robinson had a quality start to the week at the Senior Bowl, but was quiet later on. 

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22. T.J. Graham, WR, North Carolina State 
Height: 5-11. Weight: 188. 
40 Time: 4.41. 10-Yd Split: 1.47. 
Vertical: 33.5. 
Broad: 10-0. 
Arm: 31 3/4. Hand: 9. 
Projected Round (2012): 4-6. 
3/12/12: Graham had a nice week at the Senior Bowl. He was a quick receiver who showed the ability to be a slot receiver in the NFL. Graham performed well at the Combine also, putting up one of the fastest 10-yard splits. He had 46 receptions for 757 yards and seven scores. Graham also returned 44 kicks averaging 22 yards per return. In the previous three seasons, his highest reception total was 25. He is one of the better returners in the draft and that helps his stock.

23. Chris Owusu, WR, Stanford 
Height: 6-0. Weight: 196. 
40 Time: 4.36. 
Vertical: 40.5. 
Broad: 10-9. 
Hand: 8 1/2. 
Projected Round (2012): 4-5. 
3/12/12: Owusu had a surprisingly good Combine and blazed one of the fastest 40 times. A big test for him was the medical evaluations, but it will come down to if teams feel that he is over his repeated injuries. 

Owusu had a disappointing season. The senior wide out had the No.1 pick in the draft throwing him passes, yet he struggled to get open at times. Owusu was inconsistent from play-to-play. He has the skill set and physical talent to be much more productive. 

In 2011, Owusu made 35 receptions for 376 yards and two touchdowns. He missed the final four games because of injuries. Owusu was an underachiever this season, so his draft stock has fallen. 

8/19/11: NFL scouts have spoken highly about Chris Owusu to Walterfootball.com. That praise came despite a knee injury which limited him to only 25 receptions for 396 yards and three touchdowns in eight games in 2010. A year earlier, Owusu caught 37 passes for 682 yards and five scores. Last year's leading receiver, Doug Baldwin, has graduated and with Andrew Luck returning it is very possible that Owusu has a big 2011 season.


24. B.J. Cunningham, WR, Michigan State 
Height: 6-1. Weight: 211. 
40 Time: 4.59. 
Vertical: 31.5 
Broad: 9-8. 
Hand: 8 1/8. 
Projected Round (2012): 4-6. 
3/12/12: Cunningham was decent at the Combine, but his small hand measurement is a real negative. He had decent production despite the fact that Michigan State doesn't throw the ball that much. After a good game against Wisconsin, Cunningham was shut out by Nebraska and cornerback Alfonzo Dennard. 

Cunningham had 79 receptions for 1,306 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. He has good hands, runs good routes and can make tough catches. The big concern about Cunningham is whether or not he has the quickness to get separation from NFL defensive backs. Cunningham had a solid week at the East-West Shrine.

25. Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas 
Height: 6-3. Weight: 219. 
40 Time: 4.39. 
Vertical: 36.5. 
Broad: 10-5. 
Hand: 10 1/8. 
Projected Round (2012): 4-6. 
3/12/12: At his pro day, Childs burned a fast 40 at 4.39. He wasn't as fast at the Combine (4.55), but Childs is gradually showing that he is improving from his knee injury. That recovery is definitely going to help his stock. Childs was very quiet in 2011, and it looked like he hadn't fully recovered from hurting his knee in 2010. Childs played in 11 games with 21 receptions for 240 yards. Late in the season, he was looking better and made some good catches in the Cotton Bowl against Kansas State. Childs was showing his old form at times during the East-West Shrine practices. 

8/19/11: Greg Childs offers some size and good quickness. As a sophomore, he had 48 receptions for 894 yards and seven scores. Last year, Childs was having another fine season with 46 catches for 659 yards and six scores through eight games before a patellar tendon injury knocked him out for the final five contests. If he comes back healthy and productive that would alleviate the injury concerns and put him back in contention to be a second-round pick.


26. Eric Page*, WR, Toledo 
Height: 5-9. Weight: 186. 
40 Time: 4.60. 
Vertical: 30. 
Broad: 9-4. 
Hand: 9. 
Projected Round (2012): 4-6. 
3/12/12: At the Combine, Page ran much slower than expected and that could hurt his stock. He had a huge junior season with 125 receptions for 1,182 yards and 10 touchdowns. Page received a fourth-round grade from the draft advisory board, and, evidently, didn't think he could improve on that by returning for his senior season. 

Page was very productive as a sophomore and freshman. In his debut in 2009, he caught 82 passes for 1,159 yards and seven touchdowns. A year later, Page posted numbers of 99 catches for 1,105 and eight scores. 

27. Danny Coale, WR, Virginia Tech 
Height: 6-0. Weight: 201. 
40 Time: 4.50. 
Vertical: 35. 
Broad: 9-7. 
Hand: 9 1/8. 
Projected Round (2012): 5-6. 
3/12/12: Coale had an impressive Combine. He ran well in the 40, but also looked very good in the field drills. Coale was in a running offense and didn't have elite quarterbacks to work with, yet he still had decent production for the Hokies. As a senior, Coale caught 60 passes for 904 yards with three touchdowns. As a junior, he hauled in 39 catches for 732 yards and three touchdowns. 

Coale looks like a potential slot weapon in the NFL. The underrated athlete was the backup punter and averaged 43 yards per punt on 13 kicks. 

28. Marquis Maze, WR/PR, Alabama 
Height: 5-8. Weight: 186. 
40 Time: 4.51. 

Vertical: 33.5. 
Broad: 9-4. 
Arm: 29 3/8. Hand: 9 1/8. 
Projected Round (2012): 5-6. 
3/12/12: Maze 40 time was a little slow for a speed receiver and returner. He totaled 56 receptions for 627 yards and one touchdown this season. Maze had a massive game against Arkansas with four receptions for 125 yards and a score. In 2011, he averaged over 13 yards per punt return and 28.5 yards on 12 kick returns. Maze's special-teams ability helps his draft stock. He could be a quick slot receiver in the NFL. 

8/19/11: Marquis Maze has been an underrated weapon for the Crimson Tide who has come up with some clutch plays over the past few seasons. Last year, he had 38 receptions for 557 yards and three touchdowns. Maze is a quick, shifty player who could have better numbers if he hadn't played behind other options like Mark Ingram, Julio Jones and Trent Richardson. Maze has been a good punt returner with an average of 12 yards per return. He could transition to being a quality slot receiver and punt returner in the NFL.

29. Jarius Wright, WR, Arkansas 
. Height: 5-10. Weight: 182. 
40 Time: 4.42. 10-Yd Split: 1.45. 
Vertical: 38. 
Broad: 10-0. 
Hand: 8 1/2. 
Projected Round (2012): 5-6. 
3/12/12: Wright totaled 66 receptions for 1,117 yards and 12 touchdowns during the regular season. He had a massive performance with 13 receptions for 281 yards and two touchdowns against Texas A&M. Wright's senior production raised his stock, but that bump was hurt by not producing much against LSU's talented secondary. The senior had two receptions for 27 yards and a score versus the Tigers. Wright's stock took another big hit when he weighed in at the East-West Shrine Game. There are few receivers who make it in the NFL at that small a size. He did well at the Combine. 

In 2010, Wright caught 42 passes for 788 yards and five scores. As a sophomore the year before, he had 41 receptions for 681 yards and five scores. Wright projects as a slot receiver in the NFL. 

30. Derek Moye, WR, Penn State 
Height: 6-4. Weight: 209. 
40 Time: 4.52. 
Vertical: 33.5. 
Broad: 9-7. 
Hand: 8 1/4. 
Projected Round (2012): 5-6. 
3/12/12: Moye was fairly quiet this season. Part of that was due to awful quarterback play. He has a decent skill set and upside that was not utilized by Penn State. For 2011, Moye had 40 receptions for 654 yards and three touchdowns. He is a sleeper prospect who could surprise, and he showed some nice skills under the radar at the Combine. 

8/19/11: Derek Moye is huge receiver who has led Penn State in receiving the past two years. Last year, he caught 53 balls for 885 yards and eight scores. A year earlier, Moye had 48 receptions for 785 yards and six touchdowns. He finished the year with a quality game against Florida, but has only three 100-yard games over the past two seasons.


31. Jermaine Kearse, WR, Washington 
Height: 6-1. Weight: 209. 
40 Time: 4.58. 10-Yd Split: 1.56. 
Vertical: 34. 
Broad: 9-11. 
Hand: 9 1/4. 
Projected Round (2012): 5-6. 
3/12/12: Kearse had a down year as Washington broke in new quarterback Keith Price. The talented young signal caller did not get the most out of Kearse. He made 47 receptions for 699 yards and seven touchdowns. Kearse had a bad game against Stanford with dropped passes and some mistakes. He did well versus Nebraska and had a huge game against Baylor's terrible defense in the Alamo Bowl. Kearse finished his collegiate career with five catches for 198 yards and one touchdown against the Bears. At the Combine, he met expectations. 

8/19/11: Over the past two seasons, Jermaine Kearse has been the primary weapon for Jake Locker. In 2010, he caught 65 passes for 1,005 yards and 12 touchdowns. A year earlier, Kearse had 50 receptions for 866 yards and eight scores. He has quality size and runs pretty well. Kearse has had some prolific games the past two seasons including a nine-catch 146-yard four-touchdown performance against Oregon State last year. In 2009, he had big games against California (seven catches for 147 yards and a score) and a secondary with a lot of NFL talent in UCLA (seven catches for 114 yards and two scores). Kearse is a sleeper receiver to keep an eye on, but having a new quarterback could hurt his production.

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32. Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M 
Height: 6-4. Weight: 223. 
Projected 40 Time: 4.60. 
Arm: 34 1/8. Hand: 9 7/8. 
Projected Round (2012): 5-6. 
3/12/12: Fuller struggled at the Senior Bowl, the Combine and his pro day. Some believe he should add weight and become a tight end. It was a very disappointing season for Fuller. He dealt with numerous injuries, but also had some bad performances with dropped passes and mental mistakes. It seemed that Fuller's pulled hamstring, concussion and turf toe were affecting his focus. Considering that he had all of those injuries, it is understandable. 

As a result, Fuller was passed by teammate Ryan Swope as the Aggies' go-to receiver. His lack of speed and explosion are definitely concerns for the next level, but it isn't clear how much those injuries were slowing him down. In 2011, he had 70 receptions for 828 yards and six touchdowns. 

Late in the season, Fuller started coming around. In the final two games, he caught 14 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns. Fuller does not project to be a true No. 1 receiver in the NFL, but he has starting potential.

8/19/11: The Aggies got a fabulous junior season from wide receiver Jeff Fuller. He caught 76 passes for 1,066 yards and 12 touchdowns. Fuller is a big, physical receiver who presents a large target and catching radius for his quarterbacks. He works the short and intermediate part of the field well. Fuller looks like he would be a very good chain-mover and possession receiver in the NFL. Fuller would make a good Z (flanker) receiver quickly.


34. DeVier Posey, WR, Ohio State 
Height: 6-2. Weight: 211. 
40 Time: 4.50. 10-Yd Split: 1.45. 
Vertical: 36.5. 
Broad: 10-3. 
Arm: 31 3/8. Hand: 9 5/8. 
Projected Round (2012): 5-7. 
3/12/12: Posey only played in three games this season, catching 12 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns. He was suspended to start 2011 and missed 10 games. Posey looked terrible at the Senior Bowl. He wasn't getting open and looked disinterested. Posey performed better at the Combine, but he has a lot to prove off the field to NFL teams. 

8/19/11: DeVier Posey is probably regretting not declaring early for the NFL draft after the scandal that has rocked the Ohio State program. With a new quarterback, it will be a challenge for him to improve on his production from 2010. Posey caught 53 passes for 848 yards and seven touchdowns. He was very consistent with his sophomore year production of 60 receptions for 828 yards and eight scores. With size and speed, Posey has a nice skill set to potentially be a second or third receiver in the NFL.

35. Jarrett Boykin, WR, Virginia Tech 
Height: 6-2. Weight: 217. 
40 Time: 4.74. 10-Yd Split: 1.58 
Vertical: 36. 
Broad: 10-3. 
Hand: 10 1/4. 
Projected Round (2012): 5-7. 
3/12/12: Boykin had a bad Combine with a very slow 40 time. He did not have as many targets this season as a result of the Hokies keeping the ball on the ground a lot. Boykin had a big game with seven catches for 120 yards and a score against Miami. For the season, he had 61 receptions for 761 yards and five scores. 

8/19/11: Jarrett Boykin has been a consistent performer for the Hokies over the past two seasons. He recorded 53 receptions for 847 yards and six scores last year. The previous year, Boykin had 39 receptions for 822 yards and five scores. Boykin has some big play potential and did not receive the amount of passes thrown his direction as he would at other schools. Boykin has a quality combination of size, speed, and athleticism that could allow him to test well at the combine.


36. Lance Lewis, WR, East Carolina 
Height: 6-3. Weight: 200. 
Projected 40 Time: 4.54. 
Projected Round (2012): 5-7. 
3/12/12: Lewis did not work out at the Combine. He started out the season well with a big game against South Carolina, catching 13 passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Later, Lewis had a good outing versus North Carolina with 10 receptions for 166 yards and one touchdown. For the season, he had 60 receptions to 600 yards and eight touchdowns. Lewis missed the final four games of the season and did not stand out at the East-West Shrine practices. 

5/19/11: Lance Lewis had 89 receptions for 1,116 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, in his first year with East Carolina. Teammate Dwayne Harris was the team's leading receiver but he graduated, so that should help Lewis get more targets. Quarterback Dominique Davis is returning, so Lewis should be in line to have another productive season. He is a big, possession-receiver type who could be good value later in the draft.


37. Jordan White, WR, Western Michigan 
Height: 6-0. Weight: 208. 
40 Time: 4.69. 
Vertical: 35. 
Broad: 9-11. 
Hand: 9 1/4. Projected Round (2012): 5-7. 
3/12/12: White did not work out at the Combine nor was he at one of the major college All-star games. White was college football's most productive receiver this year. He led the nation in receptions (140) and yards (1,911) while finishing second in receiving touchdowns (17). 

White plays bigger than his listed size, with the quickness to get downfield and produce long touchdowns. However, some question if he has NFL speed. White broke out in 2010 with 94 receptions for 1,378 yards and 10 touchdowns. 

The wide out also has some punt-return skills. He is a sleeper who could be a surprise at the next level. If White excels more in the lead up to the draft, he could go early on the second day. 

38. Devon Wylie, WR, Fresno State 
Height: 5-9. Weight: 187. 
40 Time: 4.39. 
Vertical: 39. 
Broad: 10-3 
Hand: 9 1/2. 
Projected Round (2012): 5-7. 
3/12/12: Wylie caught 56 passes for 716 yards and one touchdown in 2011. He also returned 29 punts for 446 yards (15.4 average) and two scores. Wylie is a quick receiver who has good hands and is a good route runner. He projects as a potential slot receiver in the NFL. 

Wylie's size negative is compounded by durability issues. He missed the 2010 season with injury and was out for four games in 2009 and 2008. Wylie had a good week at the East-West Shrine and ran well at the Combine. His size and injuries push him into the late rounds. 

39. Risard Matthews, WR/PR, Nevada 
Height: 6-0. Weight: 217. 
40 Time: 4.62. 10-Yd Split: 1.57. 
Vertical: 36. 
Hand: 9 1/8. 
Projected Round (2012): 6-7. 
3/12/12: Matthews had a big senior season, recording 91 receptions for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns. He didn't run very well at the Combine. 

8/19/11: Rishard Matthews was the top receiver for Colin Kaepernick last season. Matthews recorded 56 catches for 879 yards and five touchdowns. On the plus side, tight end Virgil Green and running back Tai Taua have graduated, so Matthews should have a bigger role in the offense. Conversely, Kaepernick is in the NFL and Matthews will have a new signal caller who probably won't be as effective.


40. Patrick Edwards, WR, Houston 
Height: 5-9. Weight: 172. 
Projected 40 Time: 4.51. 
Arm: 29 3/8. Hand: 8 3/8. 
Projected Round (2012): 6-7. 
3/12/12: Edwards was a top target for quarterback Case Keenum. As a senior, he caught 89 passes for 1,752 yards and 20 touchdowns. Edwards had good production as a sophomore and junior. In 2010, he caught 71 passes for 1,100 yards and 13 touchdowns. The year before, Edwards had 85 catches for 1,021 yards and six touchdowns. He is a product of an offensive system that generates massive numbers for the quarterback and receiver. Edwards is fast, but he is massively undersized. 

41. Travis Benjamin, WR, Miami 
Height: 5-10. Weight: 172. 
40 Time: 4.36. 10-Yd Split: 1.58. 
Vertical: 38. 
Broad: 9-11. 
Hand: 8 3/4. 
Projected Round (2012): 6-FA. 
3/12/12: Benjamin was suspended to start the season. He ended up catching 41 receptions for 609 yards and three scores. Benjamin needed to be more productive than that, and he also could have been more aggressive on some balls thrown to him deep downfield. Benjamin ran a fast 40 as expected at the Combine. 

8/19/11: Travis Benjamin should benefit from Leonard Hankerson leaving for the NFL. Last year, Benjamin had 43 receptions for 743 yards and three scores. A year earlier, he had 29 catches for 501 yards and four scores. Benjamin figures to be the top option for Jacory Harris, so he should see many opportunities this season.


42. Kris Burd Virginia: Nyb's sleeper pick. Don't know much about him, sounds like a guy to bring in late. 7th-FA

43. Jerrel Jackson-Nice possession receiver for Mizzou last year but was better in 2010. 7th-FA

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2012 War Board TE Rankings

Here is an initial list - first cut - I'll be making changed based on pro days and feed back.  I still need to watch some tape on a few kids..  This is weak group of TE's - my opinion - The Steelers may be in the game for a late round TE.. may - Weslye Saunders is out for the frist 4 games - they may decide to use Jamie McCoy who showed quite well at training camp last August as the #3 TE vs a draft pick or signing a free agent...   I have my own thoughts about this - but this is not the forum to present them...  My comments where noted BB.

Coby Fleener TE Stanford
Height: 6-6. Weight: 247.
Projected 40 Time: 4.71.
Bench: 27.
Arm: 27. Hand: 10.
Projected Round (2012): 1-2.
Fleener was a dangerous receiver for quarterback Andrew Luck. In 2011, he had 32 receptions for 667 yards and 10 touchdowns. Fleener runs good routes and is adept at exploiting the deep middle of the field on seam routes. He should be a good fit in many pro offenses. Fleener is a technically sound blocker and was well coached at Stanford, but he maybe should add some more bulk to help him as a blocker in the NFL.

BB:  Fleener could bring serious match-up problems for opposing defensives - especially if the Steelers retain Wallace - think Wallace, Brown, Sanders, MIller and Fleener on the field at the same time...

Dwayne Allen*, TE, Clemson
Height: 6-3. Weight: 255.
40 Time: 4.89. 10-Yd Split: 1.66.
Bench: 27. Vertical: 32.
Arm: 33. Hand: 9 5/8.
Projected Round (2012): 2.
Allen had an excellent season. He was a red-zone force for Clemson, and was capable of doing even more if the team had simply targeted him more in the passing game. In 2011, Allen caught 50 receptions for 598 yards and eight scores. He was also a good run blocker for the Tigers. Allen is a dangerous receiver. He beats defensive backs with surprising quickness and good route running. Allen is fabulous at going up and getting high passes over defenders. In the NFL, he should be a complete tight end who is a red-zone weapon, a third-down target and a blocker in the ground game.

BB:  Slower 40 time drops Allen some.. He is a good all around TE not in Gronc's class - But may be a very good value if still on the board at 56

Orson Charles*, TE, Georgia
Height: 6-2. Weight: 251.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Bench: 35.
Arm: 32 1/2. Hand: 9 1/4.
Projected Round (2012): 2-3.
Charles weighed in heavier than expected at the Combine and led all the tight ends by a wide margin on the bench press. After that though, he disappointed by deciding not to run the 40. Charles made mistakes in route running during the drills and he dropped some passes.

To make matters worse, Charles was arrested for a DUI on March 9th. He has talent, but with maturity concerns. Those issues have him ranked below Fleener and Allen.

BB:  To me - his arrest has made him untouchable to the Steelers - I may move him lower or take him off the Steeler board

Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri
Height: 6-5. Weight: 252.
40 Time: 4.62. 10-Yd Split: 1.57.
Bench: 21. Vertical: 36.
Arm: 33. Hand: 9 3/4.
Projected Round (2012): 4-5.
Egnew posted better than expected measurables at the Combine. He had some nice moments at the Senior Bowl, but wasn't consistent enough to really help his stock.

Egnew had a disappointing senior season. His production dropped off dramatically, and it doesn't look like he has the speed to be a receiving tight end in the NFL.

BB:  I watched a couple of games this year and he disappeared.  I was impressed at him at the combine though - I'l Still take a pass on him

Ladarius Green, TE, Louisiana-Lafayette
Height: 6-6. Weight: 237.
40 Time: 4.53. 10-Yd Split: 1.58.
Bench: 16. Vertical: 34.5.
Arm: 34 1/2. Hand: 10 1/8.
Projected Round (2012): 3-5.
Green had a decent performance at the Senior Bowl, and followed that up with a similar showing at the Combine.

In the first three games of the 2011 season, Green had one catch for a loss of one yard. After that, he became much more productive, finishing 2011 with 51 receptions for 606 yards and eight touchdowns. Green had an excellent end to the year with five receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown against San Diego State. His other 100-yard receiving game came against Louisiana Monroe with 13 catches for 136 yards and two touchdowns. He is undersized and needs to gain some bulk in order to block at the next level.

BB - Potential is the key word for Green - Can he add the Weight/muscle to make him a more all-around TE?  THis is another TE that could pose real matchup problems for defenses.

NEXT Tier:

Deangelo Peterson, TE, LSU
Height: 6-3. Weight: 243.
40 Time: 4.76. 10-Yd Split: 1.59.
Bench: 18. Vertical: 36.
Arm: 32 1/2. Hand: 9 7/2.
Projected Round (2012): 4-5.

Drake Dunsmore, FB/HB/TE, Northwestern
Height: 6-3. Weight: 241.
40 Time: 4.64.
Bench: 21.
Arm: 32 3/4. Hand: 9 5/8.
Projected Round (2012): 4-5.
BB - Probably better fit at FB/H-back

Evan Rodriguez, TE, Temple
Height: 6-3. Weight: 250.
40 Time: 4.58. 10-Yd Split: 1.63.
Bench: 18. Vertical: 36.
Arm: 32. Hand: 9 1/2.
Projected Round (2012): 4-6.
BB - unimpressed

SLEEPERS:

James Hanna, TE, Oklahoma
Height: 6-4. Weight: 252.
40 Time: 4.49. 10-Yd Split: 1.59.
Bench: 24. Vertical: 36.
Arm: 33 1/8. Hand: 9 7/8.
Projected Round (2012): 4-6.
 A player who needed a big Combine and came through with one was Hanna. He led all tight ends with a blistering 40 time. Hanna caught 27 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns as a senior. One has to wonder why Hanna didn't produce more as he played in a passing-oriented offense. As a junior, Hanna hauled in 18 passes for 292 yards and seven touchdowns. He is a sleeper prospect who has flashed some potential.
BB - his speed alone pushes him as a sleeper

Kevin Koger, TE, Michigan
Height: 6-3. Weight: 262.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2012): 5-6.
 Koger did not work out at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is a sleeper prospect who helped his draft stock with a strong week at the East-West Shrine. Koger had 23 receptions for 244 yards and four touchdowns this year. He did a good job blocking for Denard Robinson, and could have had better receiving numbers if Michigan had possessed a better passing offense. In the All-Star game, Koger worked well in seam routes while also doing a nice job blocking.
BB - This would be my pick if the Steelers were drafting a TE..  Not the tallest kid but blocks and made some very good catches in traffic in the seam - still on the board in round 6? - got to take a serious look

Adrien Robinson, TE Cinncinati
Height: 6-4. Weight: 264.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51
Projected Round (2012): UFA
While Pead was certainly the biggest name of Cincinnati's prospects, the player who helped his cause the most was 6-4, 264 pound tight end Adrien Robinson, who was clocked at 4.51 and 4.58 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Only Oklahoma's James Hanna (4.49) recorded a faster time in the event at the Combine than Robinson's 4.51. Demonstrating that he's an all-around athlete, Robinson also recorded a 39.5" vertical jump and a 11'3" broad jump -- each of which would have led all of the tight ends invited to the Combine this year. Robinson was not as impressive in the short-shuttle (4.37 seconds) and three-cone drill (7.11 seconds), putting up times that would have placed him in the middle of the Combine pack this year.

Considering his size and speed and the relative weak class of tight ends this year, the workout could have been enough to give Robinson a chance at being drafted.

also rans:

George Bryan, TE, N.C. State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.77.
Projected Round (2012): 5-6.

Rhett Ellison, TE, USC
Height: 6-5. Weight: 251.
40 Time: 4.79.
Bench: DNP. Vertical: 31.5. Broad: 9-1.
Arm: 33 1/8. Hand: 10 1/4.
Projected Round (2012): 5-7.

Chase Ford, TE, Miami
Height: 6-6. Weight: 258.
Projected 40 Time: 4.69.
Projected Round (2012): 5-7.

Brad Smelley, TE, Alabama
Height: 6-2. Weight: 233.
Projected 40 Time: 4.77.
Arm: 32 1/8. Hand: 9 5/8.
Projected Round (2012): 5-7.


Brian Linthicum, TE, Michigan State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 249.
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
Arm: 33 5/8. Hand: 9 3/4.
Projected Round (2012): 6-7.

Nick Provo, TE, Syracuse
Height: 6-3. Weight: 237.
Projected 40 Time: 4.71.
Arm: 31 3/4. Hand: 9 1/2.



Slower than Poe award:

David Paulson, TE, Oregon
Height: 6-3. Weight: 246.
40 Time: 4.93. 10-Yd Split: 1.65.
Vertical: 32.
Arm: 32 3/4. Hand: 10 1/8.


Corey Harkey, TE, UCLA
Height: 6-4. Weight: 260.
40 Time: 5.11. 10-Yd Split: 1.66.
Bench: 13. Vertical: 26.5.
Arm: 32. Hand: 9 3/8.
BB - Strictly blocking TE








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2012  Defensive Line Rankings

Dontario Poe, 6-4,346, Memphis. Athletic Freak of Nature, may be too tall for the nose and his tape is not jaw dropping. With the right coach he can be a dominant force

Fletcher Cox, 6-4, 298, Mississippi State. Disruptive player, right out of the SEC, only a Junior, improved his game each year. At 300 lbs. he ran a 4.79, I think his lateral pursuit is off the charts.

Michael Brockers 6-6, 322 LSU. Is he as good as advertised, or a one year wonder like Nick Fairley. His 40 time was at the bottom of the barrel he looks good on film. The reason I have him under Cox is because his resume is not as deep.

Jerel Worthy, 6-2, 308, Michigan State. Big Ten standout, is very disruptive, can he tie up two blockers or is he more of a 4-3 DT. He looked good when I watched MSU, but I would not call him dominant but more steady.

Kendal Reyes, 6-4, 299, UConn. Not just a home pick for me, he is athletic and gives everything on every down. I have him below Worthy because of the competition in the Big East is nowhere near the Big Ten. However I think he has more upside.

Devon Still, 6-5, 303. Penn State. He has great talent, but his motor idles too much for me to have him ahead of Reyes and Worthy who give more effort game in and game out.

Alameda Ta’Mau 6-3, 348, Washington. May be the best NT prospect in the draft, he is not flashy, but has the size and bulk to tie up blockers. I was not awe struck watching him, but that was back when he had a first round grade.

Brandon Thompson 6-2 314, Clemson. I watched some Clemson games this year, like Still he has talent but some games he is dominant, others he is muddled in the LOS. Could he play NT, possibly, a little too short for the 5 technique, maybe a 4-3 DT.

Billy Winn 6-4 294, Boise State. Kellen Moore gets all the ink. Winn,  Doug Martin and Shea McClellan are very good football players. It will be a race to see which Bronco is taken first,  my money is on Doug Martin.

Jake Bequette, 6-5 274, Arkansas.  Maybe he is a 4-3 DE, but this kid plays hard and makes plays, not sure if he can hold the point, but he is disruptive, currently has a hamstring injury. At his weight, he ran a blistering 4.68, man that is smoking and his stock is rising.


Jared Crick, 6-4, 279, Nebraska. The 2010 version was a late first or early second round pick. Injuries and not having Suh double teamed have dropped his stock to the middle rounds. He is a boom or bust guy in the middle rounds.

Derek Wolfe 6-5 295, Cincinatti. The combine helped him, but he was off to a slow start in 2011. Came on late, prototypical 5 technique guy you can develop, has some real speed at 4. 86, his neck injury drops him down a round. You cannot argue his production, 9.5 sacks and 19.5 TFL.  Reminds me of Aaron Smith actually.


Josh Chapman, 6-1, 316 Alabama. A true NT, is he big enough, probably, and he has great leverage, gets low. However the ACL drops his stock.

Mike Martin, 6-1, 306, Michigan. Probably a DT in a 4-3, kid gives everything on every play, but not sure if he is a fit or as talented as Chapman. Grades out to a late second rounder on nfldraftscout, I disagree. He was a 4th rounder before the hype, he did not move up two rounds because of a few drills.

Kheeston Randall 6-5 293, Texas. Tall athletic and steady, ran a 5.00 which is terrific for a man his size. Bring him into camp, see if he can make the roster as a 4th rounder


Marcus Forston, 6-1 301, Miami. Maybe undersized but what a motor, quick twitch guy that Tomlin may like. His knee scares me, but he did some drills, below Chapman and Martin, all similar players.

DaJohn Harris, 6-3,306, USC. Perfect fit for a 4-3, not sure he has the mindset to tie up blockers as a NT. With the recent medical issue with his heart, he has to be below Forston, Martin, and Chapman.

Malik Jackson, 6-5 285, Tennesee. Transferred from USC, with their NCAA Violations it may have been the right move for Jackson.  Has the size and some good speed (4.91) to go along with solid production.

Aikeem Hicks, 6-5, 318, Regina (Canada). Tremendous upside, but his competition level is a concern. Has natural strength and athleticism, moves his feet well and uses his big mitts to ward off blockers. Standout at the Shrine game.

Hebron Fangupo, 6-1, 323 BYU.  Talented kid who is another USC transfer. He broke his leg in 2009, then went to Utah during the SC Scandal,and  was part of a solid run defense.  I think Hicks has more upside and was a USC backup to Harris.

Markus Kuhn, 6-5, 298, NC State. He is the same height, weight as Aaron Smith and wears 91. He is a riser from the combine, he flew down the track at 4.79, same speed as Fletcher Cox.

Nicholas Jean-Baptiste, 6-2, 335, Baylor. No he’s not the next Phil Taylor, but he has size and strength and could develop into solid backup NT.  To me he does not carry his weight as well as some of the other 325 lb. players. Pro day is on 3/21.

James Brooks, 6-5, 278 North Alabama Small school kid with upside, he may be a tad light for the DE in Pittsburgh, but he has the gift of FG blocking down, left ASU for personal reasons.

Ethan Johnson,  6-4, 300, Notre Dame.  I got burned last year with Ian Williams, something about this program that sours me. Kid has size and ability, but is he durable, a banged up ankle sidelined him for a portion of 2011.

Ryan Van Bergen, 6-6, 288 Michigan. Played on the line with Mike Martin. He has size, but is a little older, 5th year senior.

JR Sweezy, 6-5, 298 North Carolina State. Tomlin will like the fact he palyed both DE and DT for the Wolfpack, had a foot injury that forced him to miss half of 2011.

Delvin Johnson, 6-3, 312, Marshall played next to Cam Johnson and was very good as a DT in penetrating the line and fighting off blocks. He has some size and might be a possible NT candidate. He is a long shot at best, but worth noting.

Ishmaa'ily Kitchen, 6-1, 335, Kent State.  Could dip into the well one more time from Kent State, anyone that size from a program that gave us Jack Lambert and James Harrison, you have to look at. Besides I can already see the banner, "nobody runs through our Kitchen"


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1. David DeCastro, Stanford
2. Cordy Glenn, Georgia
3. Amini Silatolu, Midwestern State
4. Brandon Washington, Miami
5. Kelechi Osemele, Iowa State
6. Brandon Brooks, Miami (Ohio)
7. Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin
8. Senio Kelemete, Washington
9. Josh LeRibeus, SMU
10. Jaymes Brooks, Virginia Tech
11. Rishaw Johnson, California (PA)
12. Antoine McClain, Clemson
13. Joe Looney, Wake Forest
14. Jeremiah Warren, South Florida
15. Lucas Nix, Pittsburgh
16. Rokevious Watkins, South Carolina
17. Desmond Wynn, Rutgers
18. Derek Dennis, Temple
19. Joel Foreman, Michigan State
20. Mark Asper, Oregon
21. Ryan Miller, Colorado
22. Kelvin Beachum, SMU
23. Will Blackwell, LSU
24. David Smith, Clemson
25. Ronald Leary, Memphis

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Updating the rankings

1. Andrew Luck-Stanford-I think we all know about this one by now. Top 1 pick

2. RG3-Baylor-Incredible upside but some wonder how his game translates. Personally, I think he will be a very good QB. Different then other shotgun spread QBs in college because of his accuracy factor, however he still needs to learn playing under center and a pro style offense as well as get a bit bigger. 2nd pick

3. Ryan Tannehill-Texas A&M-**Sigh** I can only say I hope the Browns draft him. Watched him a lot this year and was very unimpressed and he played very poorly in some games. However the arm is there and he is a very good athlete and the lack of experience may explain why he didn't play that well, but he will be overdrafted big time since Jones and Barkley staying in school. Still don't see the love affair with this turnover machine who blew double digit leads. 
1st round pick

4. Brandon Weeden-Ok State-Watched him play in person and was a bit unimpressed but other than that I thought he was pretty good last year. Lots of TDs and good completion percentage. Nice arm and played in a good offense. Age lingers big time though. Seems like Weeden's stock is rising but he needs to start immediately. There are some dumb GMs who will disregard his age and draft him high. 1st-2nd round pick

5. Kirk Cousins-Michigan St-Great leader and very hard worker in college. Ran a pro style offense and put up some nice numbers but he didn't show tremendous upside either. Seems like a very safe pick that could be a fringe starter for awhile but I'm not sure he will ever be a top 10 QB, but he could be around for awhile. Did very well at the combine and teams are starting to fall in love. 2nd-3rd round pick

6. Brock Osweiler-Arizona St-Big, mobile, strong armed, yet raw. He would easily be the biggest QB in the NFL and he actually can run for his size. He has a lot of potential but a lot of it isn't realized yet but it could take a year or two. Maybe if he goes to a place that has a starter where he won't start for a little, like the Jets, Cardinals, Broncos, or Chiefs, he could be a good fit. Didn't work out at the combine with a long lingering injury? Can't turn the bold off either
2nd-3rd round pick


7. Nick Foles-Arizona-I thought he was a sleeper before this season but Arizona had a horrid season, though the defense sucked. I still like him as a sleeper prospect since his numbers last year were pretty good and more than Tannehill. Decision making and reads need work though. Just an average combine, just seems like an average QB that will be a fringe starter or backup. 2nd-4th round pick

8. BJ Coleman-UT Chat-Never heard of this guy until a few days ago. Good completetion percentage, yards, and TDs. Good intangibles and tools that are better than his numbers, good play action faker. Good footwork and zip. Interesting prospect, could see him rise. 4th-6th round

9. Russell Wilson-Wisconsin-Showed he can change offenses and still look good. Another winner that was exciting in college and played in a pro style offense at Wisconsin. Good arm and clutch. He's just so short so it may be tough to see him starting. Decent Senior Bowl but looked better at the combine. 4th-5th round pick

10. Chandler Harnish-NIU-I might like him a little more than some, but I do think he could be a good backup. Led NIU to being one of the best mid-major schools, even with coaching changes. Consistent, great TD/INT ratio, and can run. Only problem is size and arm strength, sounds like a west coast guy. 5-6th round

11. Kellen Moore-Boise State-See above basically. Winner with a lack of arm strength and eve shorter. Backup or west coast guy. 5th-6th round pick

12. Ryan Lindley-SDSU-Don't know a whole lot about him but I did watch him take the Aztecs to two straight bowls with two different head coaches. Big guy but his accuracy is off, has arm strength but can't control it. Played poorly against good competition, I think he looks like a backup. Looked pretty inaccurate in workouts at the senior bowl and combine and his stock is dropping. 5th-7th round pick

13. Dominique Davis-ECU-Transfered to ECU andplayed well for them and he is an interesting case. Lots of TDs and yards but a high INT number (19). Ran a one read offense in college. I think his 2010 season makes him worth a look. 5th-7th round pick

14. Case Keenum-Houston-I want him to do well but guys in these offenses have never translated to the NFL and he looked exposed vs. Southern Miss. Good arm however and no marquee receiver, however he is on the shorter side. I'm sure he gets drafted based on intruige alone. 6th-7th round pick

15. Austin Davis-Southern Miss-Personally, he is the guy I want the Steelers to get. Started for Southern Miss since he was a freshman and they were always a threat to win at least 8 or 9 games. Had some big games when they needed it and has shown arm strength and accuracy. A bit short but I like him. 6th-7th round pick

16. Ryan Nassib-Syracuse-Anyone that could make Syracuse respectable lately is worth a look. Very good numbers and accuracy last year and he has mobility. Possible sleeper. 6th-7th round pick

17. GJ Kline-Tulsa-Quality runner that beat up on bad teams but struggled vs good. Needs to improve accuracy but has some tools. 7th-FA

18. Dan Persa-Northwestern-Haven't seen enough of him but I thought he would be ranked higher. Had a great first year starting but didn't improve much last year but he seems like a guy that could make a NFL roster. 7th-FA

19. Darron Thomas-Oregon-I for the life of me can't understand what he is thinking. He could have possibely won the national title for Oregon and played in that offense that does not translate to the NFL. Average size. Good stats and arm but I won't be surprised if he isn't drafted. 7th-FA

20. John Brantley-Florida-I think this is a real interesting case. Great prospect out of high school but he was a pro guy in a spread offense and it just never seemed to work. Even had a good game vs. the pro laden Bama defense but struggled since getting hurt. I think he is worth a flier and can see him surprising. 7th-FA

21. Jarrett Lee-LSU-I think he was always the better LSU QB and is underrated. Nice numbers but once his play dropped he lost his job as full time starter to Jordan Jefferson. Could be worth a look. 7th-FA

22. Aaron Corp-Richmond-Could never catch a break anywhere but he is interesting because he was projected to do very well with USC before Barkley took over. 7th-FA

23. Patrick Witt-Yale-Well....he's smart. Clutch led the Ivy league in almost every category (not really a big accomplishment however) but his numbers and tools make him worth some type of look, if not team IQ will go up. 7th-FA

23. Jacory Harris-Miami-No thanks. FA

24. Jordan Jefferson-LSU-Whatever team invites him to camp better hope no shoe stores are around. FA

25. Stephen Garcia. South Carolina-Go to an AA meeting and we will talk. Could be the next Adam Sandler 1st round pick of the prison pickup league for team inmates in for alcohol reasons 

26. Nathan Dick-Central Arkansas-Name alone is enough to get notice. FA camp arm

27. Cody Endres-Slippery Rock-A guy from Slippery Rock shoots any list to Hell but the Steelers have been known to bring a guy from one of these local colleges in for camp or at least OTAs. FA camp arm

28. Andrew Huck-Butler-Hey, maybe someone will miss read his name and all of a sudden want him. FA camp arm unless his name is misread in which case 1st round pick

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