Archive for April, 2011

San Diego Upgrades the D-Line with the Pick of Corey Liuget

The Chargers again went to upgrade the defense in the first round of the 2011 draft, as they went with Illinios defensive tackle Corey Liuget. The big man had 125 career tackles in college, 25.5 for losses. Here’s our scouting report for Liuget: COREY LIUGET, DT, ILLINOIS Triangle Numbers: 6-3, 300, 5.00 Scouting Reports: FF [...]

Patriots Pick Big Ugly From Colorado At 17

Solder Is The Potential Heir Apparent To Matt Light Here’s our scouting report on Solder: Strengths: Impressive size and length for the left tackle position. Doesn’t carry much extra weight and shows an even amount of bulk in both his upper and lower body. Has good overall initial quickness and wins the snap consistently in [...]

Redskins Go Defense in Round One with Purdue’s Ryan Kerrigan

The Redskins, who made a move with the Jaguars earlier in round one, have gotten themselves a pass rusher with the 16th pick as they took Purdue’s DE/LB Ryan Kerrigan, who will play mostly LB for the Redskins in 2011 and beyond. Here’s our Scouting Report on Kerrigan: Strengths: Kerrigan has good size for the [...]

Packers: NFL Draft 1st Round Picks

Legendary senior writer jclombardi compiles NFL 1st round choices: 1. Carolina: Cam Newton,QB, Auburn 2. Denver: Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M 3. Buffalo: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama 4. Cincinnati: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia 5. Arizona: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU 6. Atlanta (from Cleveland): Julio Jones, WR, Alabama 7. San Francisco: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri 8. [...]

Dolphins Go With Hometown Kid; Choose Pouncey At 15

Pouncey Was A Winner At The University Of Florida Here’s our scouting report on Pouncey: Strengths: Pouncey is a complete player who boasts both very good athleticism and sharp technique. He shows the ability to consistently win the snap of the ball with quickness and inside hand placement. Good strength at the point of attack. [...]

Rams Snag North Carolina DE Robert Quinn With Pick #14

The Rams upgraded their defense in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, as they took NC junior defensive end Robert Quinn with the 14th pick of the first round. Here’s the scouting report for Quinn from Walter Football Strengths: Elite athlete Speed and short area quickness Explodes off edge Gets off blocks Pass [...]

Lions Roar And Roll The Dice; Select Fairley 13th Overall

Detroit’s Defensive Line Can Be Summed Up In One Word: Dominant Here’s our scouting report on Fairley: Strengths: Shows elite ability and dominant traits as an interior lineman; can be unblockable when he lowers his pads and releases off the ball with timing. Ideal combination of size, strength, athleticism, and aggression. Impressive short area burst [...]

Vikings Stunner: Take QB Ponder with the 12th Overall Pick

The Minnesota Vikings stunned the crowd at Radio City Music with the pick of Florida State QB Christan Ponder with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Here’s Our Scouting Report on Ponder: Strengths: A technique sound passer, Ponder show very good mechanics in both his upper and lower body technique. Has a [...]