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MelK
12-31-2002, 07:16 PM
Top 200 draft rank


3- EJ Henderson/ILB/Maryland
125- Durrand Roundtree/DE/Maryland
148-Matt Crawford/OT/Maryland
169-Brooks Barnard/P/Maryland



71-Will Ofenheusle/OT/Tennessee
105-Julian Battle/S/Tennessee
166-Eddie Moore/OLB/Tennessee

From the top 200 Senior prospects listed by NFL Draft Blitz (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/top200seniors.htm)

The_Philster
12-31-2002, 07:18 PM
You're slacking, Mel...the game's already into the 2nd quarter ;)

MelK
12-31-2002, 07:18 PM
E.J. Henderson-Maryland (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srilbprofiles.htm)


Positives: Has great linebacker size and strength. Possesses great linebacker instincts. Will attack the line of scrimmage and always seems to take the right path to the ball carrier. Is agile for his size and has good change of direction abilities. Played as well as any linebacker in the country during the 2001 college football season.

Negatives: Lacks great speed. Had back surgery in April of 2002, and although he is currently playing, he must demonstrate that he is fine medically.


Overall analysis: Even though he was not a well known player entering his junior season, Henderson emerged as a finalist for the Butkus award and was perhaps the most deserving of all the candidates. Henderson was simply fantastic as a junior when all he did was make big play after big play. Henderson has great linebacker size and is always around the ball. He is an aggressive player who has no problem sorting through the trash and getting to the ball carrier. Sometimes statistics lie, but when it comes to Henderson the 2001 numbers accurately reflect the quality of player that he is. The biggest key for Henderson as a senior is to stay on the field and prove that his back is not a medical concern. Henderson does lack top speed, and it’s highly possible that his workout numbers will prevent him from being a top 15 overall pick on draft day. But Henderson is just too good of a football player, and if he checks out medically he should carry a solid first round grade when heading into the 2003 NFL draft.

MelK
12-31-2002, 07:20 PM
Originally posted by The_Philster
You're slacking, Mel...the game's already into the 2nd quarter ;)

Philster-

Positives- Neat, tidy, likes cats, knows the Jills

Negatives- Butts into other's peoples business. :D



Hey- I gotta eat ya know!

The_Philster
12-31-2002, 07:20 PM
:chuckle: You coulda done this one before the Air Force-VA Tech game ;)

MelK
12-31-2002, 07:23 PM
Will Ofenheusle-Tennessee (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srotprofiles.htm) Projected Rd 3 pick


Will Ofenheusle-Tennessee

(6-8, 305, estimated 5.36 40 time)

Positives: Has great size, a good wingspan and knows how to use his size to his advantage. Smart player who understands blocking angles and the nuances of playing the offensive line. Is a top competitor who will give the team everything he has.

Negatives: Is not a great athlete. Possesses very marginal lateral movement. Lacks quickness and will struggle when trying to block on the move.

Overall analysis: Ofenheusle is not a great athletic talent but he has made himself into a solid prospect with his competitive fire and knowledge of the game. Ofenheusle got his first chance to start during 2000, but lost his starting position after suffering shoulder and wrist injuries. To his credit, Ofenheusle played hurt for the rest of the season and eventually regained his starting job. Throughout his junior and senior seasons Ofenheusle was his team’s starting right tackle, and at the end of the 2002 season he was named an All-SEC player. Ofenheusle is not a great athlete, but he has all of the intangibles to become a solid NFL offensive lineman. He is a top competitor, is very smart and will get the absolute most out of his ability. Currently Ofenheusle is grading out in the third round area, and in that area of the draft he would represent a very solid and a very safe pick.

MelK
12-31-2002, 07:25 PM
OK Phil which games you gonna do for tommorow?

The_Philster
12-31-2002, 07:26 PM
:lol: just razzin' ya Mel....I enjoy your work on draft day :up:

MelK
12-31-2002, 07:26 PM
Punk- ;)

clumping platelets
12-31-2002, 10:07 PM
What about DT Rashad Moore (Tennessee)?

What about C/G Todd Wike (Maryland)?




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MelK
12-31-2002, 10:25 PM
Post what you know about them!

BillsMan80
12-31-2002, 10:30 PM
Just got done watching the game, and as a newly appointed Bills Zone Draft Expert, I have some reports on the game. Players that caught my eye for now and the future:

Maryland
#42, E.J. Henderson, Sr., MLB
-Simply a freak of nature. Henderson has tremendous size, speed, and strength for a LB. Can play any LB position IMO, and can do it well. Henderson has a nose for the QB, and makes plays. Had Double Digit tackles, 2 sacks, a Forced Fumble, and a Pass Defensed. Do I ever wish we could get our hands on him.

#7, Scott McBrien, Jr., QB
-Despite the fact he is not a Senior, another player who impressed me. Is not a refined passer by any means, but reminded me of a young Mark Brunell. Lefty, and not exceptionally big, but still. Very mobile for a QB, and has a very good arm, and can make all the throws. I like him a lot, and next year, could be a high Day 1 pick if he progresses.

#34, Steve Suter, So., WR/RS
-What a player he is. Reportedly timed at under 4.4 in the 40 and an explosive return guy. Has great burst and speed, and exceptional elusiveness in the open field. Will be a Tim Dwight type player in the NFL.

#1, Bruce Perry, Jr., RB
-Can't wait till next year when he regains his form. Smallish back, but one who has terrific quickness and vision. Sees the hole, and can get there in a hurry. Still recovering from a knee injury, but remember, he was the Terps MVP last year.

Tennessee
#1, Jason Witten, Jr., TE
-Witten has said he will be coming out this year, as he is another in a long line of quality TEs. Witten is a big target, who gave Casey Clausen a target to find in trouble. Witten should be a Day 1 Pick, and is a good target in the Red Zone and Down the middle because of his imposing size. Also, good athletic ability.

#15, Kelley Washington, RS So., WR
-Another Vol who said he will be coming out. His injury, and his attitude have given Washington question marks for this year, however, look for Washington to go high in the Draft for his overall talent and skills. Washington is a big, fast, talented, go-to WR, and will be a high pick in April.

#37, Eddie Moore, Sr., OLB
-Another in a long line of talented, yet undersized Tennessee LBs. A lot like former LB Eric Westmoreland, in that he has good talents but is undersized. Fast, and can fly to the ball, and always is around the ball as a playmaker, but can be handled in the running game. Still, a quality ball player.

TypicalBill
01-01-2003, 04:36 AM
EJ Henderson Was really impressive. what a player!

BillC
01-01-2003, 10:22 AM
He was a man amongst boys out there

MelK
01-01-2003, 02:37 PM
Originally posted by clumping platelets
What about DT Rashad Moore (Tennessee)?

What about C/G Todd Wike (Maryland)?

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Rashad Moore/DE/Tennessee (http://www.aokdraft.com/rmooresp.html)

Height: 6'4

Weight: 295 pounds

40-Yard Dash: 5.10

NFL Comparison: Larry Webster

My Analysis:

In 2002, Rashad Moore was finally given the opportunity to start on a regular basis after being blocked on the Tennessee depth chart by studs John Henderson and Albert Haynesworth. This lack of experience is evident in some aspects of his game, but so are his athleticism and upside. Even with this lack of game experience, Moore has excelled as a run plugger against brutal competition in the Southeastern Conference. He plays low and uses good leverage, allowing him to hold up well at the line of scrimmage, even against the occasional double team.

While he's primarily a straight ahead run stuffer, Moore has flashed some mobility moving laterally in pursuit on outside carries. He demonstrates natural initial quickness and rarely allows opposing offensive linemen to extend their arms into his body. Moore's innate abilities suggest that he could eventually develop into a pass rush threat in the NFL. His inexperience, however, shows in his inability to generate any kind of consistent pass rush for the Volunteers.

As of now, he lacks any variance in his pass rush moves and only gets pressure when he can overpower the line with a simple bull rush. While Moore shows good hustle to get downfield on some plays, his effort is inconsistent. At times, he appears to give up on plays long before the whistle has blown. Additionally, Moore will struggle when asked to play in space against a zone blocking scheme. He is mainly a space filler and seems to lose his aggressiveness when forced to read gaps.

In 2002, Rashad Moore tallied 38 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, 3 fumble recoveries and 1 forced fumble. He should be a day two selection in April and, while he may not see much playing time at first, Moore will be a bargain if he plays up to his potential.


Source- www.AOKDRaft.com