The Chiefs made a deal with the Ravens to move up to 26 in the 2011 NFL Draft, and grabbed 6-foot-4 WR Jonathan Baldwin from Pittsburgh to help out the teams offense and give Matt Cassel another threat to combine with Dwayne Bowe. Here’s what NFL Draft Countdown said about Baldwin: Was a 2½-year starter [...]
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Seahawks Go Bold And Shock With Carpenter At 25
April 28th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in 2011 NFL Draft, 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report, Seattle Seahawks The Crimson Tide Product Was A Reach NFL Draft Countdown’s Scouting Report on James Carpenter: Strengths: • Ideal height and bulk with a large frame • Above average athleticism, agility and quickness • Has nimble feet to slide laterally and mirror • Can work in space and get to the second level • Understands body [...]
New Orleans Grabs DE Cameron Jordan with the 24th Overall Pick
The Saints upgraded their D-line with the 24th overall pick on Thursday night, taking Cal DE Cameron Jordan to help out getting to the QB and stopping the run. Here’s what NFL Draft Countdown said about Cameron Jordan: All of the focus seems to be on offensive prospects for the Skins, but don’t be surprised [...]
Eagles Power Game Gets Lift; Draft Watkins At 23
April 28th, 2011 Russ Loede Posted in 2011 NFL Draft, 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report, Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Got Themselves A Former Firefighter NFL Draft Countdown’s scouting report of Danny Watkins: Strengths: • Athletic with terrific quickness and agility • Nimble feet w/ nice balance and body control • Outstanding natural strength and power • Shows the ability to recover when beat • Will get some movement in the run game • [...]
Colts Get Protection for Manning with OT Anthony Costanzo
The Colts have been looking at ways to upgrade their offensive line, and did it in the first round on Thursday night with the pick of Boston College offensive tackle Anthony Costanzo. Here’s the Scouting Report on Costanzo: Strengths: Costanzo is a high effort player who consistently shows good overall technique. Has sound fundamentals, well [...]
Browns Bulk Up On Defensive Front; Trade Up And Nab Taylor At 21
April 28th, 2011 Russ Loede Posted in 2011 NFL Draft, 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report, Cleveland Browns Now That’s A Big Guy! Scouting Report from NFL Draft Countdown on Phil Taylor: Strengths: • Excellent size and bulk with a big frame • Very strong, powerful and physical • Nice balance and stays on his feet • Stout at the point of attack and can anchor • Able to take on and occupy [...]
Buccaneers Go DE Adrian Clayborn with the 20th Overall Pick
The Bucs took a guy who was the team captain at Iowa, and they hope that Adrian Clayborn can be the guy that helps their defense reach the next level in 2011 and beyond. Here’s our Scouting Report on Clayborn: Strengths: Has good measurables for the position. A very good combination of power and athleticism; [...]
Giants Grab Prince With The “Red Carpet Special” At 19
April 28th, 2011 Russ Loede Posted in 2011 NFL Draft, 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report, New York Giants “Purple Rain” To The Big Apple Here’s our scouting report on Prince: Strengths: A very impressive player in his overall game from the cornerback position. Can turn and run quickly from press coverage and shows a strong and quick punch to halt receivers release timing off the line of scrimmage. Smooth backpedal. Can stay on [...]
