TypicalBill
04-27-2003, 03:00 AM
RB Onterrio Smith, Oregon: Showed some power last season. One of the most agile, quick runners in this draft and, next to Willis McGahee, might be the most elusive runner. Has the ability to break the long run. Character issues may scare teams. Violated team rules that led to Tennessee departure and might have kept him from being drafted on the first day.
DT Rien Long, Washington State: Huge frame and long torso, could probably add another 15 pounds and no one would notice. Strong lower body and isn't often knocked off his feet. Can handle the double-team blocks. Lacks some functional football strength and will need to get a lot stronger in the upper body.
LB Bradie James, LSU: Tough player who performs far better than his stopwatch speed. Has played inside and outside, is a team leader and has a knack for getting around the ball. Instinctive and alert and a real student of the game. Could play immediately on kick coverage units and eventually be a situational player from scrimmage.
OG Montrae Holland, Florida State: Two bad knees were clearly of major concern to teams. Started for most of the three years, but had one season (2001) in which he started every game. Has potential to be dominating guard. An explosive run-blocker and in-line force withy a wide base.
FS Terrence Holt, North Carolina State: Very good diagnostician, especially against the running game, and will chase plays down. Plays in a classic breakdown football position and looks good when aligned in zone coverages. A superb special teams player and will contribute in that area.
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DT Rien Long, Washington State: Huge frame and long torso, could probably add another 15 pounds and no one would notice. Strong lower body and isn't often knocked off his feet. Can handle the double-team blocks. Lacks some functional football strength and will need to get a lot stronger in the upper body.
LB Bradie James, LSU: Tough player who performs far better than his stopwatch speed. Has played inside and outside, is a team leader and has a knack for getting around the ball. Instinctive and alert and a real student of the game. Could play immediately on kick coverage units and eventually be a situational player from scrimmage.
OG Montrae Holland, Florida State: Two bad knees were clearly of major concern to teams. Started for most of the three years, but had one season (2001) in which he started every game. Has potential to be dominating guard. An explosive run-blocker and in-line force withy a wide base.
FS Terrence Holt, North Carolina State: Very good diagnostician, especially against the running game, and will chase plays down. Plays in a classic breakdown football position and looks good when aligned in zone coverages. A superb special teams player and will contribute in that area.
MORE (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfldraft/columnist?id=1545253)