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MelK
12-31-2002, 11:37 PM
Top 200 ranked seniors

9-Brett Williams/OT/Florida State
20-Talman Gardner/WR/Florida State
21-Montrae Holland/OG/Florida State
45-Alonzo Jackson/DE/Florida State
72-Todd Williams/OG/Florida State

31-Boss Bailey/OLB/Georgia
68-Tony Gilbert/ILB/Georgia
120-George Foster/OT/Georgia
123-Jon Stinchcomb/OT/Georgia
133-Terrence Edwards/WR/Georgia
194-Kevin Breedlove/OG/Georgia

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

DraftBoy
01-01-2003, 11:46 AM
Everyone needs to watch Boss Bailey Im sure you will hear his name more than most. He will be the top guy for the Georiga D, number 45, and probably have a C on his jersey.

MelK
01-01-2003, 12:26 PM
Boss Bailey/OLB/Georgia (http://www.draftbook.com/2003/bossbailey.html)

Pro Football Weekly- collected by draftbook.com
12-05-02 “Georgia OLB Boss Bailey can run, is athletic and can jump — three combinations that you look for at that position. NFL coaches are going to work him out without watching film, and he’s going to test through the roof, and he’ll get drafted high because of it, especially because his last name is Bailey. Like his brother Champ, he misses too many tackles. What’s classic is that he misses 5-10 tackles a game, and he’s still leading the team in tackles. Think how many tackles he would have if he made them all. He can play sideline to sideline, but he’s a bad side tackler. He’s better straight up than from the side.”

THE GOOD
Has good experience - started every game for the Bulldogs as a sophomore in 1999. Has good quickness and great instincts. Changes directions very well and is excellent in pursuit of the ball. Has good mobility and is solid in pass coverage. Registered 66 tackles as a sophomore in 1999 and 65 as a junior in 2001.
THE BAD
Durability is a concern. Took a medical redshirt during the 2000 campaign after a serious knee injury, but bounced back to true form in 2001. Needs to improve as a tackler. Does not wrap well. Will take poor angles to his targets. Could use additional strength and bulk.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Bailey overcame his knee injury very well to be a force for the Bulldogs in 2001. He has great instincts and ideal athleticism to enjoy tremendous success at the next level, He is an exceptional coverman at the OLB spot. However, he will need to develop better tackling skills. Bailey is an exciting prospect who will do a nice job developing and adapting to the NFL style of play.

Source- the Draftbook.com (http://www.draftbook.com/2003/bossbailey.html)

MelK
01-01-2003, 12:29 PM
Tony Gilbert/ILB/Georgia (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srilbprofiles.htm)



(6-1, 242, estimated 4.74 40 time)

2001 Season Stats: 11 games, 99 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 passes broken up, 1 fumble recovery, 2 forced fumbles

Positives: An active player who always seems to be around the ball. Solid tackler who shows good tackling form. A well-coached player who does a solid job in all aspects of playing the linebacker position.

Negatives: Looks shorter than his listed height. May only be around 5-11, which could impact his final draft stock. Has done a solid job but has not had a great or spectacular college career entering his senior season.

Overall analysis: Gilbert is a good prospect who is under-rated because he doesn’t make many spectacular plays on the football field. Gilbert has played both middle and strong side linebacker while at Georgia, but as an NFL player he is an inside linebacker prospect all the way. Gilbert does not have the great athleticism or burst that NFL scout’s love to see, but he is a very active player that seems to have a nose for the football. Gilbert also seems to have a solid understanding of the game; he is generally in the right position and seems to have a firm grasp on the fundamentals of playing the linebacker position. His height may factor into his final draft stock, as he appears to be under six feet and actually may measure in closer to 5-11. Overall Gilbert is a solid prospect who probably doesn’t get as much press as his should. Entering his senior season, Gilbert figures to be selected in the fourth or fifth round area of the 2003 NFL draft.


Source- NFL Draft Blitz

MelK
01-01-2003, 12:31 PM
George Foster/OT/Georgia (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srotprofiles.htm)


(6-6, 322, estimated 5.30 40 time)

Positives: Possesses ideal offensive tackle size. Is a pretty good athlete with quick feet. Has played both left and right tackle. Has tremendous upside potential.

Negatives: Very inexperienced. Is still very rough around the edges with his leverage and technique. Will be over-aggressive on the field and commit some dumb penalties.

Overall analysis: Foster started his career at Georgia with a redshirt year in 1998. In his redshirt freshman season Foster was primarily the team’s backup left tackle, but did see one start at the right tackle position. In 2000 Foster was a year long backup at right tackle but still saw significant playing time. As a junior, Foster moved into the starting lineup at split tackle and ended up starting nine games, missing some action due to an ankle injury. Foster went into his senior season in a battle for a starting spot with fellow senior Jon Stinchcomb, but unfortunately Foster dislocated his wrist in an automobile accident which ended his chances of being a starter. Foster returned in early October, and still was able to see playing time as a backup at the split tackle position. Foster is the ideal as far as an NFL tackle goes. He has prototypical size and is a good athlete who can move his feet and get into proper position. And when he has been on the field, he looks like a player who can do an equally good job in both the run and pass blocking departments. But when playing the offensive line, experience is a huge key because good habits are built through repetition, and Foster has not seen an ideal amount of playing time in his college career. It wouldn’t surprise me to see this player struggle badly early on in his professional career, and then blossom three or four years down the road. Foster has all the talent to be a first round pick, and if someone takes him that early it will likely be as a long range developmental prospect. But when considering this player’s talent and the need for offensive linemen around the league, chances are overwhelming that Foster will be selected by the end of round two.


Source- NFL Draft Blitz

MelK
01-01-2003, 12:32 PM
-Jon Stinchcomb/OT/Georgia (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srotprofiles.htm) (6-6, 297, estimated 5.08 40 time)

Positives: Super-intelligent individual that knows how to play the game. Is a good athlete and a very fundamentally sound player. Is a high character individual who possesses top leadership qualities.

Negatives: Does not have an ideal build for an offensive lineman. Lacks the power that an NFL scout would prefer. Has had some shoulder problems in the past.

Overall analysis: Jon is the younger brother of Matt Stinchcomb, who was the Raider’s first round selection in the 1999 NFL draft. Jon Stinchcomb started his college football career with a redshirt season in 1998, and since that time has been one of the Bulldog’s best players. He has seen extensive playing time at each offensive tackle position, and has been named to first team All-SEC honors on two different occasions. As a player, Jon is very similar to his brother. He is an excellent technician, but lacks the size that the NFL would prefer for an offensive lineman. He has a linear build, lacks a solid base and would figure to be vulnerable to some of the NFL’s bigger and stronger players. For this player to be a successful tackle on the next level, he will have to be a perfect technician. More than likely, he’ll end up at left guard as his brother has with the Raiders. Currently Stinchcomb carries a third round grade.


Source- NFL Draft Blitz

MelK
01-01-2003, 12:34 PM
Kevin Breedlove/OG/Georgia (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srogprofiles.htm)


(6-2, 300, estimated 5.33 40 time)

Positives: A rough and tough overachiever. Plays hard and will give his team everything he has. Very experienced, a four-year starter in college.

Negatives: Does not have great athletic ability. Is a straight-ahead blocker who lacks agility and has problems when adjusting to block on the move.

Overall analysis: Breedlove is a solid offensive guard prospect who ranks high in the intangible categories. Breedlove is a true blue collar player, he knows the tricks of the trade and will go all-out on every play. His resume includes many all-SEC mentions, which shows he gets the job done more times than not. However, he’s not a great athlete and has limited upside. Considering his limitations, it’s likely that he will only be able to play the right guard position at the next level. Overall, Breedlove’s effectiveness on the football field will likely be enough to get him drafted in the mid day two area of the 2003 NFL draft.Source- NFL Draft Blitz

MelK
01-01-2003, 12:36 PM
Terrence Edwards/WR/Georgia (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srwrprofiles.htm)

(6-0, 171, estimated 4.52 40 time)

2002 Season Stats: 12 games, 56 catches, 944 receiving yards, 10 receiving touchdowns /// 13 kickoff returns, 15.5-yard kickoff return average, 0 kickoff return touchdowns /// 2 punt returns, 20.0-yard punt return average, 0 punt return touchdowns

2001 Season Stats: 11 games, 39 catches, 613 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns /// 2 punt returns, 21.5-yard punt return average, 0 punt return touchdowns

Positives: Possesses good speed and quickness. Has a good set of hands. Very experience, a four-year college starter. Really came on strong and had a great senior year.

Negatives: Is very skinny and does not have the build that an NFL scout would prefer. Is not a physical player.

Overall analysis: Edwards arrived at Georgia in 1999 and went on to be a four-year college starter. He wasn’t the first Edwards to wear the Bulldog’s uniform as his older brother, now Miami Dolphin running back Robert Edwards, played for Georgia during his college days. Over his career Terrence was a very good player, but he saved his best for his senior season and ended the year being named a first team All-SEC player. Edwards is fast and possesses excellent quickness. He’s a good route runner with fine hands. The biggest concern when projecting Edwards to the NFL is his size. He is very skinny, but to this player’s credit, he only missed one game during his time at Georgia. Currently Edwards is carrying a mid day two grade.



Source- NFL Draft Blitz

MelK
01-01-2003, 12:38 PM
Talman Gardner/WR/Florida State (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srwrprofiles.htm)



(6-2, 200, estimated 4.48 40 time)

2002 Season Stats: 13 games, 37 catches, 619 receiving yards, 8 receiving touchdowns /// 1 carry, 0 rushing yards, 0 rushing touchdowns /// 10 kickoff returns, 21.8-yard kickoff return average, 0 kickoff return touchdowns

2001 Season Stats: 11 games, 33 catches, 649 receiving yards, 11 receiving touchdowns /// 2 carries, -8 rushing yards, 0 rushing touchdowns.

Positives: Very good size/speed combination. Shows superior quickness and elusiveness for a player of his size. Has very good upside.

Negatives: For the most part he has functioned as the team’s number three wide receiver, which generally gives him favorable matchups. Had some drops as a senior, and overall looked like a better prospect when he was a junior. Needs to show more focus on the field and become more of a consistent player week in and week out.

Overall analysis: Gardner really didn’t figure into Florida State’s offensive picture heading into his junior season, in fact, he didn’t figure to be anything more than the number five wide out on the depth chart. But after injuries devastated the wide receiver position, Gardner ended up seeing considerable time on the football field. And Gardner delivered, showing considerable big play ability and finishing with 11 touchdown grabs. Unfortunately for Gardner, he didn’t really step up as a senior but seemed to regress a bit. Gardner has very good wide receiver size and speed. He possesses enough talent to eventually be a top player in the NFL. He has very good quickness and can be an explosive player. But as a senior, his hands looked like they could be a concern and he just didn’t appear to have the same intensity as he had when he was a junior. Gardner still seems to carry a solid second round grade, but personally I think that may be a bit high based on his performance over the course of the 2002 college football season.

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MelK
01-01-2003, 12:41 PM
Brett Williams/OT/Florida State (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srotprofiles.htm)


(6-6, 310, estimated 5.22 40 time)

Positives: Has a good combination of size and athletic ability. Fundamentally sound player who really uses his hands and body well when pass-blocking. Very experienced. Is a good player that just keeps getting better.

Negatives: Lacks top quickness and is not an explosive run blocker. Has suffered a lot of injuries during his college career.

Overall analysis: A two time first team All-ACC selection, Williams has proven to be one of the better and more consistent offensive linemen in the country. After redshirting in 1998, Williams earned a starting job at split tackle and started the last seven games for Florida State in 1999. Williams also was a starter for the 2000 and 2001 seasons, but was hobbled by an ankle injury as a sophomore and missed two games with a knee injury as a junior. Williams has good size, and while he is not a top athlete, he’s skilled enough where he could effectively play left tackle or right tackle in the NFL. He is very good technique-wise, does a nice job with blocking angles and uses his hands very well. Williams may not be the most athletic offensive lineman in the 2003 draft, but he could easily turn out to be the best. Williams currently carries a mid to late round one grade, and if he does slide to the end of the first round he could prove to be a steal.





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MelK
01-01-2003, 12:43 PM
Todd Williams/OG/Florida State (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/playerprofiles.htm)


Positives: Extremely tough individual who has overcome tremendous odds to get where he is. Has great offensive lineman size and can really maul the opponent. Has great upside and is a really improving football player.

Negatives: Only has average athletic ability. Tends to play too high and will lose the leverage battle. On the raw side, needs more game experience.

Overall analysis: When looking at Todd Williams, the first thing that must be noted is his character and mental toughness. Williams’ father was murdered and his mother abandoned him, which resulted in Williams being homeless for a portion of his childhood. Through religion Williams turned his life around, ended up on Florida State’s football team and will earn degrees Sociology and Criminology. As a player, Williams possesses excellent size and is very strong. He is very powerful on the football field and can be a devastating run blocker. However, he is not a top athlete and lacks great lateral movement. Williams played both tackle spots as a junior but was moved to left guard as a senior, and he will likely end up as a guard once he reaches the next level. Currently it appears as if Williams will be an early day two selection once the 2003 NFL draft arrives.






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MelK
01-01-2003, 12:45 PM
Montrae Holland/OG/Florida State (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srogprofiles.htm)

(6-3, 336, estimated 5.29 40 time)

Positives: Has a great offensive guard build, compact with a big and powerful lower body. Very strong and can maul the opposition in the running game. Has very good short area quickness and shows some explosion off the line.

Negatives: Is somewhat inconsistent on the football field. Should dominate more than he does. Has quickness but doesn’t always react well when blocking on the move. Has undergone a lot of surgeries in the past. Is short, may only be in the area of 6-1.

Overall analysis: Holland is a massive widebody who has been a good player while at Florida State and really had a strong showing as a senior. Holland has a tremendous build for an offensive lineman, he’s big all over and has a powerful and imposing lower body. He can be a ferocious run blocker, and will generally eliminate the competition if he gets his hands on them. Holland is also a solid pass-protector, but even though he has good quickness he does have some trouble when having to slide to pick up the blitz. Holland’s medical history could be a concern, as he’s had surgery on both knees and an ankle within the last few years. Holland was a first team All-ACC selection following his senior year, but to me the thing that stood out about this player was his dominating performance against many top Hurricane defensive linemen in this season’s Florida State/Miami contest. So even though he is on the short side, I believe this is a vastly under-rated player who has a chance to become an exceptional NFL performer. Currently Holland carries a third round grade.

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MelK
01-01-2003, 12:52 PM
Alonzo Jackson/DE/Florida State (http://www.aokdraft.com/ajacksonsp.html)

Height: 6'4
Weight: 255 pounds
40-Yard Dash: 4.75
NFL Comparison: Mike Rucker

While some analysts may be eager to classify Alonzo Jackson as another typical Florida State speed rusher, he is actually a more complete player than most Seminoles defensive ends from previous years. He possesses the same quickness off the line and outside pass rush ability that has characterized all ends from Tallahassee for the past decade. Jackson, however, also shows an array of inside pass rush moves and is strong enough to utilize a successful bull rush from time to time. He plays under control and does a good job of keeping the quarterback contained rather than running too far upfield.

Against the run, Jackson moves well laterally and doesn't allow opposing running backs to get to the corner. He flows to the ball quickly when the play goes to the other side of the line and shows explosive closing speed. Like all smaller defensive ends, Jackson does tend to struggle when teams run directly at him. He's better in this phase of the game than a lot of pass rushers, but still gets knocked backwards at the point of attack too often on power running plays.

As a junior, Alonzo Jackson registered 33 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 1 pass breakup and 16 quarterback hits. He was plagued by inconsistency for the first three years of his college career, but has stepped up his game as a senior and become one of the top playmakers on the Florida State defense. Jackson will probably be a late day one or early day two selection and should be able to contribute as at a third down pass rusher immediately. He has the overall game needed to eventually develop into a good every down player.

Source- AOKDraft.com

MelK
01-01-2003, 02:05 PM
Antoine Mirambeau-/C/ Florida State (http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/srcprofiles.htm)



(6-4, 280, estimated 5.32 40 time)

Positives: A top competitor who gives the team everything he has. Does a pretty good job in protecting the passer. Has shown some improvement over the course of his college career.

Negatives: Does not have great size and sometimes will play with his pads too high. Is not a great athlete, only has average quickness and is not an explosive player on the football field.

Overall analysis: Having served as a backup early in his Florida State career, Mirambeau got a chance to play when he earned the starting center spot prior to the 2001 season. He was named a second team All-ACC performer at the conclusion of his senior season. Mirambeau is a good effort player that takes a lot of pride in his performance, but from a physical standpoint he may not have what it takes to make it at the next level. Mirambeau doesn’t have great size, and he often gets his pad level to high and negates whatever strength he might have. He also is only a marginal athlete, doesn’t appear to be quick on the field and rarely displays the “pop and explosiveness” that NFL scouts love to see from offensive linemen. To Mirambeau’s credit, he’s still an improving player and is an individual who gives it his all. Currently Mirambeau has a less than 50/50 chance of being drafted


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