I will try to post a little about these guys as some went to the combine and some did not....Just so we know something about them.
Danny Amendola WR Texas Tech - 5'10 180 lbs - 4.64 40 - 13 reps
POSITIVES: Reliable slot receiver who plays with
terrific quickness. Fluid releasing off the line, quick to top speed,
and shows sharpness running routes. Gets separation from opponents.
Possesses top football instincts, extends his hands, and makes the
tough reception in a crowd. Uses his frame to protect the pass,
displays good eye/hand coordination, and a fearless receiver who lays
out for the tough catch. Works hard running after the reception and
impacts the game returning punts.
NEGATIVES: Undersized and loses out to large defenders. More quick than fast and lacks the second gear.
ANALYSIS: Amendola is a consistent pass-catcher with potential as a slot receiver and a punt returner at the next level.
Drew Atchison TE William & Mary - 6'6'' 245 lbs. - 4.7 40
POSITIVES: Effective pass-catching tight end best as a
short or intermediate-range target. Quickly releases into routes,
immediately gets to top speed and nicely adjusts to the errant throw.
Displays outstanding focus, concentration and makes the difficult
reception with defenders draped on him. Exposes himself over the
middle, takes a big hit yet holds onto the pass. Nicely uses his frame
to get positioning on defenders and snatches the ball from the air.
Blocks with good knee bend and pad level.
NEGATIVES:
Marginal blocker who shows limited strength and gets minimal movement
at the point of attack. Must improve his route running. Not a tight end
that creates mismatches in the secondary.
ANALYSIS:
Atchison is a solid pass-catcher with reliable hands and a sense of
timing. He offers potential as a third tight end in a west coast system.
Mark Bradford WR Stanford - 6'1'' 212 lbs - 4.69 40 - 19 reps
OSITIVES: Athletic pass-catcher with good size and
natural skill. Fluid releasing off the line, finds the clearing in the
defense, and makes the reception in stride. Quickly transitions from
making the catch to running after the reception. Gets vertical,
out-jumps defenders, and snatches the ball from the air. Displays an
excellent sense of knowing where he is on the field. Uses his frame to
protect the ball. Shows outstanding focus and concentration and makes
the difficult catch in a crowd. Plays with excellent body control and
balance.
NEGATIVES: Lacks the second gear and not beating defenders downfield. Has a history of injuries, which kept him on the sidelines.
ANALYSIS:
Bradford is a big, tall target with reliable hands and a good feel for
the position. He does the little things well and has been consistent in
all aspects of the game. He will produce at the next level if he
remains healthy.
Andrew Brecher OT Harvard - 6'5'' 304 - 5.54 40 -
I have had trouble finding a scouting report on him although he was named to the ALL-IVY league offensive first team 2 years running...and he did go to Harvard so should be smart.
Julius Crosslin FB Oklahoma State - 5'11' 245 - 4.64 40 - 29 Reps
This strong, compact prospect had a fine senior season. He has the skill set to surprise at the next level.
Dowayne Davis SS Syracuse - 5'11'' 192 lbs - 4.43 40
POSITIVES: Athletic defensive back who has yet to
translate his natural skills onto the football field. Displays speed to
the sidelines, shows a closing burst, and plays with a good degree of
suddenness. Physical and throws his pads into the pile.
NEGATIVES: Marginally instinctive, late reacting, and possesses marginal ball skills. Does more hitting than wrapping up when tackling.
ANALYSIS:
Davis has flashed abilities the past three seasons and possesses the
size/speed numbers to play at the next level. He must first improve his
ball skills and ability in coverage to have any chance of making an
active roster.
Marcus Dixon DE Hampton - 6'4'' 292lbs - 5.25 40 - 21 reps
Positives: Naturally large frame
with wide shoulders and hips. ... Room for additional growth. ...
Flashes good initial quickness off the snap. ... Can gain an advantage
off the edge with his quickness and turn the guard when playing inside.
... Good strength at the point of attack. ... High effort player who
pursues well. ... Characterized as the hardest working player on the
field by coaches. ... Team leader. ... National Honor Society with a
3.96 GPA in high school.
Negatives: Bit of a
'tweener between defensive end and tackle. ... Lacks great burst off
the edge and close on the ball. ... Struggles with his pad level,
limiting his power. ... Very small hands (7 7/8"). ... Raw. ...
Marginal football instincts. ... Struggles to locate the ball. ... Good
player here based strictly on size and athletic ability as he plays
with very little technique. ... Struggles in his hand play and has
little variety as a pass rusher. ... Obvious questions about his level
of competition.
Brandon Hale OT Sam Houston State - 6'3'' 324 -
All-Southland Conference selection as offensive tackle ... started all 11 games. Selected to Coca Cola All-Star squad ... track and field letterman (discus and shot put)
Keon Lattimore RB Maryland - 5'11'' 216 lbs - 4.55 40 (younger brother of Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis)
POSITIVES: Nice-sized ball-carrier who runs with
outstanding quickness. Displays solid vision and instincts and waits
for blocks to develop. Immediately finds the running lanes and quickly
gets through them. Possesses the speed and agility to turn the corner.
NEGATIVES:
Does not play to his size and does not show much power in his running.
Tends to dance around rather than taking it up the field and running
north/south. Gives minimal effort blocking.
ANALYSIS:
Lattimore possesses terrific physical skills and showed a lot of
ability as a senior when he was the primary ball-carrier. He lacks a
physical nature to his game, which could be a consequence of his
earlier shoulder injury. If Lattimore checks out medically and plays to
his potential, he has a spot at the next level.
Jay Ottovegio P/K Stanford 6'0 196 lbs
| Pros: Solid athlete. Very
experienced (will be 4 year starter). Also an adequate kicker
(FG/Kickoffs). Pretty good at pinning the ball inside the 20 yard line.
Decent hang time. |
| Cons: Has
had multiple punts blocked (2 in 2006). Does not have prototypical
punter size (only 6' tall). Does not have a powerful leg (only average
leg strength). Inconsistent on his hang time. |
| Overall: Overall,
I see Ottovegio as no more than an UDFA. He does not have the leg
strength to warrant being drafted. The fact that he can kick as well as
punt makes him more attractive. Don't expect to see Ottovegio drafted
next April. |
Daniel Polk WR Midwestern State - 6'1'' 202 lbs - 4.6 40 - WAS A QB IN COLLEGE
Overview
Daniel
was a first team Daktronics all american QB. He was the only player in
D-II to pass for over 2,000 and run for 1,000. A true competator.
Strengths
Is
your typical dual threat QB. Has the talent to pass the ball and also
tuck it and run for a first down. He's strong and his body size helps
him break tackles when he does decide to run.
Weaknesses
Is a little short for your typical NFL QB. Passing accuracy and down field awareness needs some work.
Projection
A
great dual threat QB in D-II. If a break through in passing occurs he
could be a quality back up in the NFL. He could possibly play a wide
receiver if he got his 40 time lower. A competetor and play maker.
Darrell Robertson DE Georgia Tech - 6'4'' 255 - 4.75 40 - 23 Reps
POSITIVES: Athletic defender with possibilities at
defensive end or as a pass-rushing linebacker. Quick off the snap,
plays with good pad level, and fluid moving laterally. Collapses down
the line to make plays, gets out to the flanks, and shuts down the
corner. Fluid changing direction, can bend off the edge, and plays with
a good degree of explosion. Effectively uses his hands to keep
opponents away and shows a good head for the ball.
NEGATIVES: Possesses a thin build, lacks playing strength, and slow shedding blocks once engaged by opponents. Marginal timed speed.
ANALYSIS:
Robertson's draft stock has been on the upswing since the start of his
senior campaign. Effective in both a three-point stance as well as
standing up over tackle, he will start off at the next level as a
pass-rushing specialist, but he has all the tools to develop into a
starter.
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