Early Look

[DraftBoy]

Here's a quick run down list of what the 2007 Draft should have in store for us early on. Juniors are listed with a *, and there is one Sophmore who may be eligible and he's deemed with **. Ill start to post bios on these guys in the Scouting Forum and Ill move this over there soon too. Enjoy and I welcome all comments.

Quarterback:
1. Brian Brohm-Louisville*
2. Brady Quinn-Notre Dame
3. Troy Smith-Ohio State
4. Chris Leak-Florida
5. Tyler Palko-Pittsburgh
6. Josh David Booty-USC*
7. Drew Stanton-Michigan State

Running Back:
1. Adrian Peterson-Oklahoma*
2. Marshawn Lynch-Cal*
3. Kenny Irons-Auburn
4. Michael Bush-Louisville
5. Garett Wolfe-Northern Illinois
6. Tony Hunt-Penn State
7. Kenneth Darby-Alabama

Wide Receiver:
1. Calvin Johnson-Georgia Tech*
2. Dwayne Jarrett-USC*
3. Jeff Samardzija-Notre Dame
4. Ted Ginn Jr-Ohio State*
5. Dwayne Bowe-LSU
6. Sydney Rice-South Carolina
7. Steve Smith-USC

Tight End:
1. Greg Olsen-Miami*
2. Zach Miller-Arizona St*
3. Fred Davis-USC*
4. Joe Newton-Oregon State
5. Matt Trannon-Michigan St

Offensive Tackle:
1. Joe Thomas-Wisconsin
2. Jared Gaither-Maryland**
3. Levi Brown-Penn State
4. Doug Free-Northwestern
5. Sam Baker-USC*
6. Ryan Harris-Notre Dame
7. Jake Long-Michigan

Offensive Guard:
1. Justin Blalock-Texas
2. Arron Sears-Tennessee
3. Mike Jones-Iowa
4. Josh Beekman-Boston College
5. Manuel Ramirez-Texas Tech
6. Kasey Studdard-Texas
7. Ben Grubbs-Auburn

Center:
1. Ryan Kalil-USC
2. Kyle Young-Fresno State
3. Dan Mozes-West Virginia
4. Leroy Harris-North Carolina State
5. Doug Daitsch-Ohio State

Defensive End:
1. Quentin Moses-Georgia
2. Gaines Adams-Clemson
3. LaMarr Woodley-Michigan
4. Victor Abiamiri-Notre Dame
5. Lawrence Jackson-USC*
6. Adam Carriker-Nebraska
7. Dan Bazuin-Central Michigan

Defensive Tackle:
1. Frank Okam-Texas*
2. Alan Branch-Michigan*
3. Quinn Pitcock-Ohio St
4. Brandon Mebane-Cal
5. Marcus Thomas-Florida
6. Jay Alford-Penn St
7. Justin Harrell-Tennessee

Linebacker:
1. Rufus Alexander-Oklahoma
2. Brandon Siller-Florida*
3. Paul Posluszny-Penn State
4. HB Blades-Pittsburgh
5. Pat Willis-Ole Miss
6. Buster Davos-Florida State
7. Keith Rivers-USC*
8. Juwan Simpson-Alabama
9. Brian Smith-Missouri
10. Stephen Nichols-South Florida

Cornerback:
1. Antoine Cason-Arizona*
2. Leon Hall-Michigan
3. Marcus McCauley-Fresno St
4. Daymeion Hughes-Cal
5. Fred Bennett-South Carolina
6. Kevin Thomas-UNLV*
7. Tarell Brown-Texas

Safety:
1. Laron Landry-LSU
2. Michael Griffin-Texas
3. Brandon Merriweather-Miami
4. Aaron Rouse-Va Tech
5. Tim Zibikowski-Notre Dame
6. Eric Weddle-Utah
7. JD Nelson-Oregon

[OpIv37]

When it comes to college, I mostly just watch ND so I'll limit my response to Irish player.s

you put two guys above Smith? Quinn plays in the most NFL- like system but he definitely hasn't shown the big-play ability of Smith. That being said, I think Quinn might be the better pick for a team that needs a QB to start immediately. I think Smith will be the better NFL QB overall but he has a steeper learning curve.

Ryan Harris at OT is good. Not first-round good, but I think he'd definitely be a good pickup.

Victor Abiamieri at DE has really stepped it up this year. He's constantly getting into the backfield.

Zbikowski at S is my favorite potential ND draft pick this year. He's had a few bad games this year, but this guy is tough as nails. He has deceptive speed (non-PC translation: he's fast for a white boy) and is an absolutely punishing hitter. Plus, he returns punts and he's strong enough to break the initial tackle and get away (a trait that a lot of speedy punt returners lack). The guy is hardcore. I know the Bills are pretty set at S, but this guy is what Coy Wire would be if Coy Wire didn't suck. He's an excellent replacement for Wire or Bowen.

[DraftBoy]

When it comes to college, I mostly just watch ND so I'll limit my response to Irish player.s

you put two guys above Smith? Quinn plays in the most NFL- like system but he definitely hasn't shown the big-play ability of Smith. That being said, I think Quinn might be the better pick for a team that needs a QB to start immediately. I think Smith will be the better NFL QB overall but he has a steeper learning curve.

Ryan Harris at OT is good. Not first-round good, but I think he'd definitely be a good pickup.

Victor Abiamieri at DE has really stepped it up this year. He's constantly getting into the backfield.

Zbikowski at S is my favorite potential ND draft pick this year. He's had a few bad games this year, but this guy is tough as nails. He has deceptive speed (non-PC translation: he's fast for a white boy) and is an absolutely punishing hitter. Plus, he returns punts and he's strong enough to break the initial tackle and get away (a trait that a lot of speedy punt returners lack). The guy is hardcore. I know the Bills are pretty set at S, but this guy is what Coy Wire would be if Coy Wire didn't suck. He's an excellent replacement for Wire or Bowen.

I agree pretty much and yea I listed Troy Smith 3rd because he lacks experience, ideal NFL size, and needs to just keep doing what he's doing. I was torn b/w him and Brady at #2. I think Brady is the most ready NFL qb, but I think he has the lowest ceiling too. Smith will become #2 by seasons end (if not #1) if he keeps doing what he's doing.

[eyedog]

Players I've seen play and like:
Z. Miller
L. Brown
S. Baker
J. Long
Q. Moses
G. Adams
A. Branch- I really like this guy but we will get the bs he doesn't fit the system.
B. Davis
K. Rivers

[X-Era]

Here's a quick run down list of what the 2007 Draft should have in store for us early on. Juniors are listed with a *, and there is one Sophmore who may be eligible and he's deemed with **. Ill start to post bios on these guys in the Scouting Forum and Ill move this over there soon too. Enjoy and I welcome all comments.

Quarterback:
1. Brian Brohm-Louisville*
2. Brady Quinn-Notre Dame
3. Troy Smith-Ohio State
4. Chris Leak-Florida
5. Tyler Palko-Pittsburgh
6. Josh David Booty-USC*
7. Drew Stanton-Michigan State

Running Back:
1. Adrian Peterson-Oklahoma*
2. Marshawn Lynch-Cal*
3. Kenny Irons-Auburn
4. Michael Bush-Louisville
5. Garett Wolfe-Northern Illinois
6. Tony Hunt-Penn State
7. Kenneth Darby-Alabama

Wide Receiver:
1. Calvin Johnson-Georgia Tech*
2. Dwayne Jarrett-USC*
3. Jeff Samardzija-Notre Dame
4. Ted Ginn Jr-Ohio State*
5. Dwayne Bowe-LSU
6. Sydney Rice-South Carolina
7. Steve Smith-USC

Tight End:
1. Greg Olsen-Miami*
2. Zach Miller-Arizona St*
3. Fred Davis-USC*
4. Joe Newton-Oregon State
5. Matt Trannon-Michigan St

Offensive Tackle:
1. Joe Thomas-Wisconsin
2. Jared Gaither-Maryland**
3. Levi Brown-Penn State
4. Doug Free-Northwestern
5. Sam Baker-USC*
6. Ryan Harris-Notre Dame
7. Jake Long-Michigan

Offensive Guard:
1. Justin Blalock-Texas
2. Arron Sears-Tennessee
3. Mike Jones-Iowa
4. Josh Beekman-Boston College
5. Manuel Ramirez-Texas Tech
6. Kasey Studdard-Texas
7. Ben Grubbs-Auburn

Center:
1. Ryan Kalil-USC
2. Kyle Young-Fresno State
3. Dan Mozes-West Virginia
4. Leroy Harris-North Carolina State
5. Doug Daitsch-Ohio State

Defensive End:
1. Quentin Moses-Georgia
2. Gaines Adams-Clemson
3. LaMarr Woodley-Michigan
4. Victor Abiamiri-Notre Dame
5. Lawrence Jackson-USC*
6. Adam Carriker-Nebraska
7. Dan Bazuin-Central Michigan

Defensive Tackle:
1. Frank Okam-Texas*
2. Alan Branch-Michigan*
3. Quinn Pitcock-Ohio St
4. Brandon Mebane-Cal
5. Marcus Thomas-Florida
6. Jay Alford-Penn St
7. Justin Harrell-Tennessee

Linebacker:
1. Rufus Alexander-Oklahoma
2. Brandon Siller-Florida*
3. Paul Posluszny-Penn State
4. HB Blades-Pittsburgh
5. Pat Willis-Ole Miss
6. Buster Davos-Florida State
7. Keith Rivers-USC*
8. Juwan Simpson-Alabama
9. Brian Smith-Missouri
10. Stephen Nichols-South Florida

Cornerback:
1. Antoine Cason-Arizona*
2. Leon Hall-Michigan
3. Marcus McCauley-Fresno St
4. Daymeion Hughes-Cal
5. Fred Bennett-South Carolina
6. Kevin Thomas-UNLV*
7. Tarell Brown-Texas

Safety:
1. Laron Landry-LSU
2. Michael Griffin-Texas
3. Brandon Merriweather-Miami
4. Aaron Rouse-Va Tech
5. Tim Zibikowski-Notre Dame
6. Eric Weddle-Utah
7. JD Nelson-Oregon

Ill give you and early look at who I like alot.

QB- Brohm
RB- Michael Bush, and Garrett Wolfe. Either would be a great counterpart or potential replacement for McGahee but wont require a high round pick.
WR- Calvin Johnson, Dwayne Jarrett id take either even with need players being there. Yes they are that good. Ted Ginn could be a great option in mid 1.
OT- Tony Hills is a guy I like that, if he declares, may be there a bit later
OG- havent scouted them enough
C- ditto
DE- Gaines Adams is a better athlete than Moses.
DT- No one has impressed me much
OLB- I like the looks of Posluzny
ILB- I love the kid Buster Davis
CB- Daymeion Hughes can play and wont cost a high pick
S- I like Griffin.

[DraftBoy]

Bush maybe could replace McGahee but I dont think so, and Wolfe is a Warrick Dunn/Leon Washington type of a back.

[TigerJ]

Okam has a little more size than some of the other DTs. I think he runs about 6'5" and a svelte (for a DT) 314 lbs. He might not be as quick as some of the others. His 40 time is a little above 5 seconds. He is faster than Ngata was coming out last year. I wonder if Buffalo might be willing to give up a little of the quickness in favor of some strength to stop the run. If so, he might be the guy who could make Tim Anderson history. Pitcock is about the same size as McCargo, and does have a sub 5 second 40. He'd have to be the second coming of Tommy Harris for me to want another small DT at this point.

Joe Thomas is obviously the best pure LT in the draft. I think Levy Brown might be more of a RT in the pros. He might be a prsopect for the Bills if the Bills really do have plans to move Peters to the other side.

One more thing, the one thing that Adrian Peterson would make him stay one more year at Oklahoma would be a major injury. Well, he just broke his collar bone. He might just opt to stay out of the draft next year.

[eyedog]

Peterson is coming out. No reason to go back and risk another injury.
Moses is an ex- basketball player. Very good athlete.

[PECKERWOOD]

Alan Branch from Michigan will be a good ballplayer. Im not sure if he 'fits the system' though, since he is a 330lbs+ mammoth.

[DraftBoy]

Okam has a little more size than some of the other DTs. I think he runs about 6'5" and a svelte (for a DT) 314 lbs. He might not be as quick as some of the others. His 40 time is a little above 5 seconds. He is faster than Ngata was coming out last year. I wonder if Buffalo might be willing to give up a little of the quickness in favor of some strength to stop the run. If so, he might be the guy who could make Tim Anderson history. Pitcock is about the same size as McCargo, and does have a sub 5 second 40. He'd have to be the second coming of Tommy Harris for me to want another small DT at this point.

Joe Thomas is obviously the best pure LT in the draft. I think Levy Brown might be more of a RT in the pros. He might be a prsopect for the Bills if the Bills really do have plans to move Peters to the other side.

One more thing, the one thing that Adrian Peterson would make him stay one more year at Oklahoma would be a major injury. Well, he just broke his collar bone. He might just opt to stay out of the draft next year.


Good anaylsis. Peterson comes out bc even with the injury this RB class is so weak he could of broken both legs and he'd still be the 1st RB taken.

[eyedog]

I like the system with two 330 lbers in the middle.
All I see out of this system is backs running wild on us every Sunday.

[DraftBoy]

I think that you may see a change in the system or a tweak to it. We are getting smashed between the tackles and there is very little any of our DT's can apparently do about it. I have no issue say putting Branch and Triplett/McCargo in there together. We have the DT's to beat single block protection, but when there is a C or extra guard to help chip on them, they are not gonna get in there, we need to have a 2 player DT, ala Ted Williams.

[hammerbillsfan]

When it comes to college, I mostly just watch ND so I'll limit my response to Irish player.s

you put two guys above Smith? Quinn plays in the most NFL- like system but he definitely hasn't shown the big-play ability of Smith. That being said, I think Quinn might be the better pick for a team that needs a QB to start immediately. I think Smith will be the better NFL QB overall but he has a steeper learning curve.

Ryan Harris at OT is good. Not first-round good, but I think he'd definitely be a good pickup.

Victor Abiamieri at DE has really stepped it up this year. He's constantly getting into the backfield.

Zbikowski at S is my favorite potential ND draft pick this year. He's had a few bad games this year, but this guy is tough as nails. He has deceptive speed (non-PC translation: he's fast for a white boy) and is an absolutely punishing hitter. Plus, he returns punts and he's strong enough to break the initial tackle and get away (a trait that a lot of speedy punt returners lack). The guy is hardcore. I know the Bills are pretty set at S, but this guy is what Coy Wire would be if Coy Wire didn't suck. He's an excellent replacement for Wire or Bowen.

What about Samardzija?

[Tinboy]

Justin Blalock Texas is some I would like to draft 1st round, He's good enough to play both OT and OG.

[BuffaloBillsStampede]

If we pick high enough which I doubt we will I would love Calvin Johnson opposite Lee Evans. That is about as nasty as it gets. Fitzgerald and Boldin type combo.

[Earthquake Enyart]

Ted Ginn at #4 is absurd.

[OpIv37]

What about Samardzija?

possession receiver. I don't think he's gonna tear up the NFL because he lacks ideal speed but he has great size and great hands. He's not the guy that's gonna tear off 60 yard TD's, but he's the guy that's gonna catch everything thrown to him and break the first tackle more often than not. In the NFL he'll either be a mediocre #1 or a great #2.

[eyedog]

I used to think the same about Samar OpIv37, but my opinion on him as changed. I watched him at ND last week and I was really impressed with his speed. Much faster than I thought. Plus he's a good downfield blocker.

[OpIv37]

I used to think the same about Samar OpIv37, but my opinion on him as changed. I watched him at ND last week and I was really impressed with his speed. Much faster than I thought. Plus he's a good downfield blocker.

he's definitely good. He's not slow, he's just not Steve Smith or Dante Hall fast. I think he'll be a quality NFL receiver, just not a dominant one.

[kernowboy]

I think we need a TE

1st round - Greg Olsen a 6ft5 blocking TE who can stretch the field
2nd - Doug Free, or Joe Staley both experienced on the left
3rd - Dan Bazuin
low 3rd (compensatory)
or 4th - Justin Harrell. Big. Plays injured. Hard as nails

if we traded down and got an extra pick I'd try to get another OL

I'd also like to see us pick Cory Anderson as Shelton's replacement and agree we could get Garrett Wolfe on the 2nd day

[WXP]

Troy Smith is a winner, a playmaker, and smart..... every team that passes on him will regret it.

[kernowboy]

2008 and we could blow the draft to move up for Kyle Wright of the Miami Hurricanes. We've done well with Hurricane QBs

[DraftBoy]

Ted Ginn at #4 is absurd.


Explain why, up until this year Ginn was never a dominant WR he was a dangerous trick play and return man, but had never developed WR skills which we are finally seeing this year. He continues he'll easily pass Samardzija.

[L.A. Playa]

Steve Smith is going to be a great NFL WR

[patmoran2006]

I hate Michigan with a passion, but you dont have the RB Hart on your list?

[DraftBoy]

I hate Michigan with a passion, but you dont have the RB Hart on your list?


I dont think he's leaving early, and neither is Henne...reason they were left off
if they declare Hart may be the #1 back.

[ICE74129]

Peterson will be one of the best to come out in a long while, esp if he gets in the right offense.

Left tackle must be our #1 priority.

[hammerbillsfan]

I hate Michigan with a passion

:tongue:

[DraftBoy]

Peterson will be one of the best to come out in a long while, esp if he gets in the right offense.

Left tackle must be our #1 priority.


Calvin is better

but its like 1A and 1B

[The_Philster]

:monkeyp:
:tongue:

[DraftBoy]

Steve Smith is going to be a great NFL WR


Im not sold on him, no offense but the Pac-10 was a joke prior to this year

[X-Era]

possession receiver. I don't think he's gonna tear up the NFL because he lacks ideal speed but he has great size and great hands. He's not the guy that's gonna tear off 60 yard TD's, but he's the guy that's gonna catch everything thrown to him and break the first tackle more often than not. In the NFL he'll either be a mediocre #1 or a great #2.

The next Danny Farmer, not the next Joe Jurevicous

[X-Era]

Calvin is better

but its like 1A and 1B

You get a shot at Calvin we take him.

We have not taken best available in a few years, this team shows an overall lack of enough talent.

A guy like Calvin gives us a WR corp like the Cards, we could then address LT in other ways, maybe move into late or mid 1 for one.

Im not sure the team is set on our RB either. Marv and Jauron didnt draft McGahee, we know how they feel about character. Mcgahee has raised some eyebrows. His play hasnt been worthy of his talk either.

Im telling ya, I have no problem with taking the best LT, but this team could go some other routes too.

[DraftBoy]

The next Danny Farmer, not the next Joe Jurevicous


What? Are you kidding me? This kid can play ball, and he's a top prospect, Farmer was a sleeper pick in his draft class. He also didnt have the speed of Jeff, nor did he have the stats, or run in a pro style offense. No way, Joe Jurevicous is an excellent analogy.

[DraftBoy]

Thread Moved and Bumped!

[kernowboy]

Our priority needs go like these

LB over LT - why? Because there are so many quality LTs in next years draft, we will get a banker in R2. With Fletcher almost certain to leave along with TKO we need a LB

Anyone arguing if we got Doug Free of the Huskies in the 2nd after Paul Posluzny in the 1st.

There are only small DTs available from the senior class and I think because of the poor quality here teams will over reach. We either get a big NT in Free Agency some how trade McGahee for one and still get an adequate RB, hope the biggest senior DT Harrell falls to us, or hope to get a small school monster at the end of the draft who surprises us all

[DraftBoy]

Our priority needs go like these

LB over LT - why? Because there are so many quality LTs in next years draft, we will get a banker in R2. With Fletcher almost certain to leave along with TKO we need a LB

Anyone arguing if we got Doug Free of the Huskies in the 2nd after Paul Posluzny in the 1st.

There are only small DTs available from the senior class and I think because of the poor quality here teams will over reach. We either get a big NT in Free Agency some how trade McGahee for one and still get an adequate RB, hope the biggest senior DT Harrell falls to us, or hope to get a small school monster at the end of the draft who surprises us all


I dont want Posluzny, he's slow, undersized, and seems a bit overrated.

[SABURZFAN]

thanks for the early insight on the 2007 NFL Draft,DraftBoy.i need something to help improve my BZFL football team for the draft next year. :up:

[Ron Burgundy]

I dont want Posluzny, he's slow, undersized, and seems a bit overrated.

True that.

I'd like a left tackle in the second round.

QB in the first, I think...definitely QB if we can get Troy Smith.

I'm not big on Olson but we are in serious need of a receiving threat at TE. I like Zach Miller.

[LtFinFan66]

Ted Ginn at #4 is absurd.absurd that he's that high or that low :idunno:

[DraftBoy]

absurd that he's that high or that low :idunno:


that low

[Devin]

he's definitely good. He's not slow, he's just not Steve Smith or Dante Hall fast. I think he'll be a quality NFL receiver, just not a dominant one.

He kinda reminds me of Matt Jones, although Jones covers like 4 yards with every stride.

He will be physically probably a lot like Keyshawn Johnson, a great #2 guy but never really a dominant #1 guy.

That being said id take him here, hes be an awesome compliment to Evans.