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Friday, April 20th, 2007.
The Ryan McBain 2007 Mock NFL Draft...F*CK YEAH!!!

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1. OAKLAND RAIDERS a.k.a. PLANET EARTH'S TEAM

JAMARCUS RUSSELL
Quarterback | Junior | L.S.U. 

Height: 6-5 1/2 | Weight: 265 | 40-Time: 4.83
Strengths:
JaMarcus Russell has rare size and bulk for the QB position. He probably has the strongest arm in all of football (college or pro) and can make all the throws. An outstanding pure athlete who is very powerful and a load to bring down. He is mobile enough to avoid pressure and can hurt defenses with his feet. Russell does a superb job of keeping his eyes downfield and has a very quick release. He has no problem throwing well on the run. Russell is a leader with good poise and composure. Has great upside considering that he got better every season.

Weaknesses:
Is relatively raw as a passer and will need to work on his technique and throwing mechanics. Has made great strides in the accuracy department but there is still room for improvement. His numbers might have been inflated because of the system he played in. Russell's timed speed is solid but nothing to write home about.

Career Statistics
Year GP Comp Att Yds Comp % TD INT
2003 DNP - - - - - -
2004 11 73 144 1,053 50.7% 9 4
2005 12 188 311 2,443 60.5% 15 9
2006 13 232 342 3,129 67.8% 28 8
Totals 36 493 797 6,625 61.9% 52 21

2. DETROIT LIONS

BRADY QUINN
Quarterback | Senior | Notre Dame
Height: 6-3 3/4 | Weight: 232 | 40-Time: 4.73 

 
  Strengths:
Brady Quinn has the prototypical size, is a hard worker, and a great leader with elite intangibles. He is smart and does not make many mistakes with the ball. Quinn is very strong and does not go down easily. Has arm strength is excellent and so are his throwing mechanics. A good athlete who can move in the pocket and scramble a bit. He has a lot of experience against top-notch competition and knows how to read a defense. He has been lucky enough to have been well schooled in a pro-style offenses by a noted quarterback guru. He is tough and has never missed any action despite taking quite a beating at times during his career. Quinn is a clutch player who has come through big in tough situations and plays his best when the game is on the line.

Weaknesses:
His accuracy tends to get spotty at times and will struggle under pressure like most quarterbacks. Some people are concerned he may be a product of Charlie Weis' system since he didn't really emerge until his junior year. Despite the big numbers he didn't have quite the senior year some were expecting due in large part to his offensive line.

Career Statistics
Year GP Comp Att Yds Comp % TD INT
2003 12 157 332 1,831 47.3% 9 15
2004 12 191 353 2,586 54.1% 17 10
2005 11 263 405 3,633 64.9% 32 7
2006 13 289 467 3,426 61.9% 37 7
Totals 48 900 1,557 11,476 57.8% 95 39

3. CLEVELAND BROWNS

ADRIAN PETERSON
Running Back | Junior | Oklahoma

Height: 6-1 1/2 | Weight: 217 | 40-Time: 4.40 
  Strengths:
Adrian Peterson has good size and a big frame with great strength to match. His is a tough runner who looks for contact and will deliver a blow. Has terrific speed and can run away from defenders. He is explosive and a natural runner with great vision and instincts. Peterson displays phenomenal balance and patience. He has the ability to be a true workhorse and he seems to get better as the game goes on. Is able to run effectively inside and outside. Has soft hands and has potential as a receiver.

Weaknesses:
Durability is a major concern and he was unable to even make it through a entire college season healthy. Peterson runs too high and he will leave himself open to some big hits. He didn't get many opportunities as a pass catcher and he's not a great route runner. Not real nifty and won't make people miss. Needs to become a better blocker. Already has quite a bit of mileage on his tires which is a concern.

Career Statistics
Year GP Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD
2004 13 339 1,925 5.7 15 5 12 0
2005 11 220 1,108 5.0 14 9 50 0
2006 7 188 1,012 5.4 12 10 136 1
Totals 31 747 4,045 5.4 41 24 198 1


4. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

CALVIN JOHNSON

 Wide Receiver | Junior | Georgia Tech
 Height: 6-5 | Weight: 239 | 40-Time: 4.35
  Strengths:
Outstanding size with a big frame and is cut. His is a terrific natural athlete with long arms and big hands. A phenomenal leaper...Tremendous ball skills. Calvin Johnson has exceptional body control to adjust to poorly thrown balls. Excellent hands and will snatch the ball out of the air. Johnson is a long-strider with very good speed for his size and the ability to separate from his defenders. Is Very effective as a blocker. He is smart and grounded without the ego you see from a lot of wideouts these days.

Weaknesses:
Disappears from some games and will have lapses in concentration. Drops balls he shouldn't at times. Not overly explosive and lacks elite timed speed. He still has some work to do as a route runner and needs to master the finer points. Wasn't able to develop properly because he never had consistent play from his quarterback.

Career Statistics
Year GP Rec Yds YPC TD
2004 12 48 837 17.4 7
2005 12 54 888 16.4 6
2006 14 76 1,202 15.8 15
Totals 38 178 2,927 16.4 28


5. ARIZONA CARDINALS

JOE THOMAS

 Offensive Tackle | Senior | Wisconsin
Height: 6-65/8 | Weight: 311 | 40-Time: 4.92 
Strengths:
An excellent athlete for the position. Has outstanding feet...Great size with long arms. Very mobile and agile. Displays great balance and gets set quickly. Able to pull, slide and block in space. Joe Thomas still has the frame to bulk up and add some more weight...Technically sound, instinctive and very smart with top intangibles...Rare prospect who can legitimately play the crucial left tackle position at the pro level.


Weaknesses:
Is only one year removed from a major knee injury. Is not always as aggressive as you'd prefer and could show more of a killer instinct. Needs to get stronger, especially in the lower-body, and develop physically. Struggles a bit with power and the bull rush. Tends to play with a narrow base at times. Is still learning the position to a degree after playing tight end and defensive end early in his career.
6. WASHINGTON REDSKINS

GAINES ADAMS

 Defensive End | Senior | Clemson
 Height: 6-43/4 | Weight: 258 | 40-Time: 4.64
Strengths:
An outstanding athlete. Extremely quick and agile with very good speed. Gaines Adams has a tremendous first step and a great burst to close. Has very long arms and uses his hands well. Adams has the frame to get bigger and develop physically. Looks fluid when dropping into coverage...A terror in opponents backfields and just seems to have a knack for getting to the quarterback. Has the ability to play outside linebacker for a 3-4 team at the pro level.


Weaknesses:
 Does not have the ideal bulk you look for and needs to add some weight. Gaines Adams does not play the run nearly as well as he does the pass. Needs to get stronger. Struggles when blockers are able to lock on. Might be a bit of a DE / OLB 'tweener.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2002 DNP - - -
2003 12 15 4.0 1.0
2004 11 35 8.0 5.0
2005 12 56 15.0 9.5
2006 13 62 17.5 12.5
Totals 48 168 44.5 28.0

7. MINNESOTA VIKINGS

LARON LANDRY

 Safety | Senior | L.S.U.
 Height: 6-01/2 | Weight: 213 | 40-Time: 4.35
Strengths:
Larry Landry is a playmaker with a nose for the ball. His is a terrific athlete with superb timed speed. Has excellent size. He has great instincts, range and ball skills. Times and anticipates the action. Plays both the pass and the run with equal efficiency. He's extremely smart and a leader in the secondary. Has a lot of experience after starting as a freshman. A big hitter who Was productive throughout his college career. Is versatile and has played both safety spots and even cornerback. Real tough and competitive.

Weaknesses:
He doesn't play quite as fast as his timed speed would indicate. Lacks a burst to recover when beat. Can be too aggressive at times and will miss the occasional tackle while going for the big play. Only average hands and will drop some balls.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2003 14 80 4 2 0
2004 12 92 6 4 51
2005 13 69 8 3 42
2006 13 74 4 3 58
Totals 52 315 22 12 151

8. ATLANTA FALCONS (f/HOU)

JAMAAL ANDERSON

 Defensive End | Junior | Arkansas
 Height: 6-53/8 | Weight: 288 | 40-Time: 4.75
Strengths:
Has great size with a large frame and long arms. Has excellent agility and is strong and powerful. Terrific pass rusher who can be effective with either a bull-rush or finesse moves. Does a quality job versus the run. His motor runs non-stop and has a burst to close. Is versatile and could play a number of different roles depending on the scheme he is in. Has a ton of upside.



Weaknesses:
Does not have a lot of starting experience. Timed speed and quickness are good but not great. Still pretty raw and will need some technique work. Will play too high and needs to display more consistent leverage...He will struggle to separate from blocks at times. Might simply be a one-year wonder.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2004 11 18 2.0 0.0
2005 11 47 10.5 4.0
2006 14 65 19.5 13.5
Totals 36 130 32.0 17.5

9. MIAMI DOLPHINS

ALAN BRANCH

 Defensive Tackle | Junior | Michigan
 Height: 6-53/4 | Weight: 324 | 40-Time: 5.09
Strengths:
Has outstanding size and a huge frame. Extremely strong and powerful. Alan Branch is able to take on multiple blockers and is versatile with experience at numerous positions in different schemes. Stout at the point and plays the run very well. Delivers a jolting initial punch and sheds blockers well. Able to penetrate, collapse the pocket and make plays in the backfield. Still has some major upside.



Weaknesses:
Is not a great pass rusher. Not real explosive and lacks elite quickness. Might be a little too tall and does not always play with proper leverage. Does not use his hands to work around blockers very well. His stamina and weight have been issues.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2004 12 5 2.0 2.0
2005 12 31 10.0 5.0
2006 13 25 6.0 2.0
Totals 37 61 18.0 9.0

10. HOUSTON TEXANS

LEVI BROWN

 Offensive Tackle | Senior | Penn St.
 Height: 6-51/2 | Weight: 323 | 40-Time: 5.39
 Strengths:
Has excellent size with a huge frame and long arms. Levi Brown is a superb athlete with good quickness for his size. Moves well and has nimble feet...Once he is able to lock on it's over. Slides well and can handle speed off the edge. Strong and able to stun with his initial punch. Has 4 years of starting experience versus top competition. Smart, hard working and a leader.



Weaknesses:
Lacks a mean streak and may not have that killer instinct. Is not a great technician and is a somewhat inconsistent player. Needs to play with better leverage. It's not a given that he'll be able to stay at left tackle once in the pros.
11. SAN FRANCISCO 49'ERS

PATRICK WILLIS

 Inside Linebacker | Senior | Ole Miss
 Height: 6-11/8 | Weight: 242 | 40-Time: 4.50
Strengths:
Patrick Willis is a very good athlete with excellent instincts. Has possess good speed and quickness with the range to go sideline-to-sideline. He is a big hitter and reliable tackler. Is strong and powerful. Versatile and could conceivably play either inside or outside. Good pass rusher, on blitzes...Tough guy who will do whatever it takes to get on the field...Hard worker, and leader with top-notch intangibles.



Weaknesses:
Moves well and is adequate in coverage but nothing special and he can still stand to improve in that area. Needs to bulk up and get a little bigger. Gets overwhelmed by massive blockers and has some durability concerns.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK PBU INT
2003 13 20 1.0 0.0 0 0
2004 10 70 11.0 5.0 1 0
2005 10 128 9.5 3.0 3 1
2006 12 137 11.5 3.0 7 0
Totals 45 355 33.0 11.0 11 1

12. BUFFALO BILLS

AMOBI OKOYE

 Defensive Tackle | Senior | Louisville
 Height: 6-2 | Weight: 302 | 40-Time: 4.97
Strengths:
Amobi Okoye is extremely strong. A solid athlete with good measurables. Stout against the run and is able to take on multiple blockers. Gets a good push and will collapse the pocket. Is able to shed blocks and clog up the middle. Okoye shows great instincts for the game and is still developing. He is a smart player who is mature beyond his years and wants to improve. Quick and will penetrate and rush the passer. Still has a ton of potential and he could really be physically molded by a pro strength coach.

Weaknesses:
Doesn't always play with proper leverage. Does not have a great burst of closing speed. Has to develop some additional pass rush moves. Is inconsistent and will disappear from the action at times. Needs some technique work and is not yet a finished product.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2003 13 17 2.0 1.0
2004 11 26 2.0 1.0
2005 11 23 4.0 0.5
2006 13 55 15.0 8.0
Totals 48 121 23.0 10.5

13. ST. LOUIS RAMS

ADAM CARRIKER

 Defensive End | Senior | Nebraska
 Height: 6-6 | Weight: 296 | 40-Time: 4.90
Strengths:
Adam Carriker has outstanding size and a big frame. Has tremendous strength and is extremely powerful. Holds his ground and is exceptional against the run. Has a motor that never stops. Solid tackler who is instinctive and pursues well. Is technically sound and uses his hands well. Is versatile and could play a number of different roles and positions.Tough guy and a hard worker with great intangibles.



Weaknesses:
Is not overly athletic and lacks great timed speed. A DE / DT 'tweener. He might be too tall and has trouble protecting his lower body. Is not a great natural pass rusher. Is not explosive and doesn't have a burst to close. Has battled through a series of minor injuries during his career. May not be a good fit for every team.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2002 DNP - - -
2003 9 3 1.0 1.0
2004 10 36 7.0 3.0
2005 12 43 17.0 9.5
2006 14 52 16.0 7.0
Totals 45 134 41.0 20.5

14. CAROLINA PANTHERS

JOHN BEASON

 Outside Linebacker | Junior | Miami (FL)
 Height: 6-01/4 | Weight: 237 | 40-Time: 4.72
Strengths:
Terrific athlete. Very good speed and quickness with a burst. Outstanding instincts and awareness. Is strong, physical and plays much bigger than he is. Solid tackler and a violent hitter. Has sideline-to-sideline range. Solid in coverage. Always seems to be around the action. Versatile with experience at all three (SAM, MIKE, WILL) linebacker positions. Has a motor that never stops. Fantastic leader with excellent intangibles. A great special teamer.


Weaknesses:
Undersized and does not have the ideal height that you look for. Frame might be maxed out. Overly aggressive at times and as a result he will miss a few tackles and get fooled. Doesn't have real fluid hips. Not a great blitzer. Gets engulfed by massive blockers. Battled some injuries and durability is a legitimate concern.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK PBU INT
2003 2 2 0 0 0 0
2004 12 29 4.0 1.0 1 0
2005 12 64 6.0 0.0 1 0
2006 12 92 10.0 2.0 1 0
Totals 38 187 20.0 3.0 3 0

15. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

JARVIS MOSS
Defensive End | Senior | Florida
Height: 6-6 1/2 | Weight: 250 | 40-Time: 4.70
Strengths:
Has great height with long arms. Possesses a big frame that he can still add weight to. An outstanding athlete. Good timed speed. Quick and agile with a great first step. Excellent in pursuit and has a burst to close. Is versatile and could play multiple positions. Changes directions well. Plays with terrific leverage. Is still improving and has upside.



Weaknesses:
Needs to bulk up to play end at the next level. A bit of a 'tweener who may not have a clearly defined pro position. Not very stout at the point and is a liability versus the run...Can get engulfed by massive blockers. Struggles to shed blocks and doesn't use his hands well. May have some minor character concerns. Durability and health are relatively major questions.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2003 1 5 0.0 0.0
2004 1 1 0.0 0.0
2005 11 25 9.0 7.5
2006 13 56 11.0 7.5
Totals 26 87 20.0 15.0

16. GREEN BAY PACKERS

MARSHAWN LYNCH

 Running Back | Junior | California
 Height: 5-111/8 | Weight: 215 | 40-Time: 4.46
Strengths:
Marshawn Lynch has excellent size and bulk. Strong and tough. Runs hard and does not go down easily. Natural runner with very good vision and instincts. Able to run effectively either inside or outside. He is a big play threat who is faster in pads. He maximizes the yardage of every carry. Plays with a nasty demeanor. Has nimble feet and keeps his legs moving on contact...Has a nose for the endzone. Excellent receiver with nice hands who can even split out wide. Production was terrific his entire career.

Weaknesses:
He is not overly nifty or elusive. He dances too much at times. Was never a true workhorse and often split carries. Durability is a minor concern. Can improve as a blocker. Has some character and maturity questions that have to be looked into.
Career Statistics
Year GP Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD
2004 12 71 628 8.8 8 19 147 2
2005 10 196 1,246 6.4 10 15 125 0
2006 13 223 1,356 6.1 11 34 328 4
Totals 35 490 3,230 6.6 29 68 600 6

17. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

REGGIE NELSON

 Safety | Junior | Florida
 Height: 5-113/8 | Weight: 198 | 40-Time: 4.48
Strengths:
An outstanding natural athlete. Good speed and quickness with terrific range...A ballhawk and impact playmaker in the secondary. Is very instinctive. Aggressive, physical and a big hitter who plays much bigger than he is...Is more than willing to come up and help support the run. Versatile and may be able to play multiple positions. Very productive and has a knack for being around the action. Has some upside.


Weaknesses:
Has less than 11/2 seasons of Division I starting experience.Size is only average and he does not have the ideal bulk that you would prefer. Intelligence is a huge issue and he was not known to be a very good student. Not a great tackler and is often times more worried about delivering a knockout blow than he is wrapping up. He can be physically overmatched in-the-box. Has some durability concerns.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2003 JUCO - - - -
2004 JUCO - - - -
2005 11 46 1 1 6
2006 14 51 5 6 70
Totals 25 97 6 7 76

18. CINCINNATI BENGALS

DARRELLE REVIS

 Cornerback | Junior | Pittsburgh
 Height: 5-111/2 | Weight: 204 | 40-Time: 4.40
Strengths:
Darrelle Revis has good size and a solid build with long arms. Is an excellent natural athlete. Plays a physical brand of football. Extremely tough and aggressive. Does a nice job versus the run. Quick and is hard to tackle in the open field. Good hands and body control. Terrific tackler. Plays with a nasty demeanor. Nice balance and agility. He's also an excellent punt returner.



Weaknesses:
Timed speed is good but not great. Will have lapses in concentration. Needs to work on and refine his technique. Does not have great recovery speed. Flagged for more penalties than you'd like to see. Maybe not a perfect fit for all schemes.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2004 12 49 12 2 0
2005 11 41 9 4 12
2006 12 39 4 2 76
Totals 35 129 25 8 88

19. TENNESSEE TITANS

ROBERT MEACHEM
Wide Receiver | Junior | Tennessee
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 214 | 40-Time: 4.39
Strengths:
Robert Meachem has terrific timed speed and quickness with a burst. Excellent size and he knows how to use it. Has a pretty solid build and the frame to bulk up further. Has long arms, elusive, and runs well after the catch. Shows some power and he'll break tackles. Has big hands and will snatch the ball out of the air. A big play threat in the vertical passing game. Coming off his best season and still has some upside.


Weaknesses:
Not a great route runner...Drops some balls due to a lack of concentration. Not a great blocker. Does not get off the line well versus the jam. Is not very tough or physical. Will not work across the middle much. Needs some technique work and still has to master the nuances of his craft.

Career Statistics
Year GP Rec Yds YPC TD
2003 DNP - - - -
2004 13 25 459 18.4 4
2005 11 29 383 13.2 2
2006 13 71 1,298 18.3 11
Totals 37 125 2,140 17.1 17

20. NEW YORK GIANTS

PAUL POSLUSZNY

 Outside Linebacker | Senior | Penn St.
 Height: 6-15/8 | Weight: 238 | 40-Time: 4.65
  Strengths:
Paul Posluszny has good speed with great quickness. Mobile with sideline-to-sideline range. Aggressive, tough and physical. Solid and reliable tackle with a burst to close. Decent pass rusher and blitzer...Intense and competitive. Has a motor that never stops and a phenomenal work ethic. More than holds his own in coverage. Good strength and plays bigger than he is. Excels at reading and reacting to the action. Very smart and a team leader.


Weaknesses:
Has adequate but not great size and could still stand to pack on a few additional pounds. Will play out of control at times. Has a bit of trouble shedding blockers and working his way through trash. Tore the PCL and MCL in his right knee in the Orange Bowl as a junior and did not look completely recovered at times in 2006.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK PBU INT
2003 8 36 2.5 0.0 1 1
2004 11 104 12.0 3.0 3 1
2005 12 116 11.0 3.0 3 1
2006 13 116 9.5 3.0 4 0
Totals 44 372 35.0 9.0 11 3

21. DENVER BRONCOS

JOE STALEY

 Offensive Tackle | Senior | Central Michigan
 Height: 6-57/8 | Weight: 306 | 40-Time: 4.82
  Strengths:
Is an amazing athlete for the position with feet that are second to none. Timed speed, agility and quickness are outstanding. Joe Staley moves well in open space and can get to the second level. Shows the ability to change direction and adjust on the fly. Has good intangibles with a motor that is always running. A Smart player who picks things up quickly and has shown consistent improvement. Still has lots of upside.


Weaknesses:
Is still new to the position and pretty raw. Has done a good job of bulking up but could still stand to pack on some additional pounds. Is not overly powerful at the point of attack. Has to develop more of a mean streak and a killer instinct. Needs to keep hitting those weights and continue to get stronger. Level of competition.
22. DALLAS COWBOYS

AARON ROSS

 Cornerback | Senior | Texas
 Height: 6-01/2 | Weight: 193 | 40-Time: 4.50
Strengths:
Aaron Ross is a great athlete with fluid hips. Has an almost ideal blend of size and bulk. Is a leaper with very good hands and ball skills. Is a playmaker with a knack for being in the right place. Gives a solid effort in run support and is a pretty powerful hitter. He plays faster than he times and has top recovery speed. Ross is elusive in the open field and is also an excellent return man. Relatively productive despite limited opportunities.


Weaknesses:
Does not have a ton of starting experience. Is not very physical and needs to get stronger. May not have elite timed speed. Is raw in terms of his technique and footwork. Will miss some tackles at times. Instincts are questionable. Gambles and take too many risks.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2003 13 27 2 0 0
2004 12 36 3 1 64
2005 13 62 9 3 40
2006 13 80 19 6 7
Totals 51 205 33 10 111

23. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

TED GINN JR.

 Wide Receiver | Junior | Ohio St.
 Height: 5-111/4 | Weight: 178 | 40-Time: 4.30
Strengths:
Has world-class speed. A phenomenal natural athlete. Ted Ginn Jr. is extremely quick with a tremendous burst. A playmaker who is a threat to take it the distance every time he touches the ball. A dangerous weapon on reverses and screens. He is a terror to cover on vertical routes. Shows pretty good hands when he focuses. Still has a lot of upside. A premier prospect as a kick and punt returner.



Weaknesses:
Does not have the type of ideal bulk you would prefer. Will struggle to beat the jam, avoids contact and isn't very physical. Needs to get stronger. Still very raw and will need to work on mastering the nuances of the position. He's not a great route runner. Is not overly elusive and makes people miss with his speed rather than moves. Isn't much of a blocker. Has too many drops. Is he a true #1 target?

Career Statistics
Year GP Rec Yds YPC TD
2004 12 25 359 14.4 2
2005 12 51 803 15.7 4
2006 13 59 781 13.2 9
Totals 37 135 1,943 14.4 15

24. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

BRANDON MERIWEATHER

 Safety | Senior | Miami (FL)
 Height: 5-105/8 | Weight: 195 | 40-Time: 4.47
  Strengths:
Brandon Meriweather is a smooth athlete with fluid hips. He has excellent range and excels in coverage. Very instinctive and a playmaker with solid hands and ball skills. He plays fast and has superb timed speed. A physical player who will throw his body around. Reliable tackler who can lay the lumber and will play the run. Very versatile and could play a number of roles in the secondary. Smart and a hard worker who is reportedly a leader. Durable and productive with lots of experience against elite competition.

Weaknesses:
Lacks the ideal bulk that you look for. Needs to get stronger. His reckless style of play has led to injuries and durability is a big question mark. He has some major character concerns and a number of incidents that will need to be checked into.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2002 3 3 0 0 0
2003 13 22 5 1 0
2004 12 62 5 2 12
2005 11 115 7 3 27
2006 12 91 8 1 6
Totals 51 293 25 7 45

25. NEW YORK JETS

GREG OLSEN

 Tight End | Junior | Miami (FL)
 Height: 6-57/8 | Weight: 254 | 40-Time: 4.51
Strengths:
Gregf Olsen has ideal height as well as the frame to get bigger. He has very good hands. A terrific athlete with fantastic timed speed. Runs excellent routes and knows how to get open. A much better blocker than he is given credit for. Can create after the catch. Somewhat of a wide receiver in a tight end's body and was really the Hurricanes top target at times. Still has some upside.



Weaknesses:
Olsen does not have the ideal bulk that you look for. He is coming off of a sub par 2006 season. Won't break many tackles. He wasn't utilized as a deep / vertical threat much in college.
Career Statistics
Year GP Rec Yds YPC TD
2003 DNP - - - -
2004 9 16 275 17.2 1
2005 12 31 451 14.5 4
2006 12 40 489 12.2 1
Totals 33 87 1,215 14.0 6

26. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

MICHAEL GRIFFIN

 Safety | Senior | Texas
 Height: 5-113/4 | Weight: 202 | 40-Time: 4.45
Strengths:
Michael Griffin is athletic with great speed. He is tough, physical, aggressive and a big hitter. Covers a lot of ground and has a burst to close. Exceptional in coverage and has fluid hips. Supports the run well. A playmaker with good leaping ability and ball skills. Motor is always running. Productive and has a lot of experience against top competition. Intangibles are top-notch. An outstanding kick blocker and special teamer who could carve out a career in the NFL on that ability alone.


Weaknesses:
Has okay but not exceptional size. He will miss some tackles while trying to deliver the knock-out blow. Is not super instinctive and depends on his athleticism too much. Struggles with massive blockers in the box and gets manhandled sometimes. Will he be durable and able to hold up physically considering his frame and style of play?

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2003 12 65 2 0 0
2004 12 49 3 1 0
2005 13 124 8 3 0
2006 13 126 10 4 41
Totals 50 364 23 8 41

27. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

CHRIS HOUSTON

 Cornerback | Junior | Arkansas
 Height: 5-97/8 | Weight: 185 | 40-Time: 4.32
Strengths:
Has good size with long arms. Smooth with outstanding athleticism. Very good timed speed and quickness with a burst...He's exceptionally tough and physical in coverage. Able to run with most wideouts in man. Has fluid hips and can flip and turn. Extremely confident in his abilities. Great leaper. Has pretty good instincts and uses his hands well. Breaks up a lot of passes.



Weaknesses:
He might be a little too sure of himself at times. Ball skills are only average. Too aggressive and will get fooled. Still raw in terms of his technique. Does not do a great job supporting the run. Only an average tackler at best. He was not overly productive for most of his career.
Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2003 DNP - - - -
2004 8 21 1 0 0
2005 11 20 8 0 0
2006 14 45 13 3 129
Totals 33 86 22 3 129

28. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (f/SEA)

LAWRENCE TIMMONS

 Outside Linebacker | Junior | Florida St.
 Height: 6-07/8 | Weight: 234 | 40-Time: 4.59
Strengths:
Timmons is an outstanding natural athlete. Has great speed and quickness. Explosive with a burst to close. Has the frame to get add weight and he plays big. An outstanding pass rusher. Has fluid hips and is excellent in coverage. Versatile and could play in a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme. Vicious hitter and tackler. Has sideline-to-sideline range. Is physical and aggressive. A playmaker who is always around the ball. Still has a ton of potential and there is really no telling just how good he may ultimately be.

Weaknesses:
Has only one year of starting experience.He is raw and needs work from a technique standpoint. Has some trouble shedding blocks and he doesn't use his hands all that well. May lack ideal instincts and awareness due to inexperience. Needs to continue bulking up and getting stronger. Will get by on his athleticism at times.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK PBU INT
2004 12 12 1.0 0.0 0 0
2005 13 35 3.5 3.0 1 0
2006 13 79 18.0 5.0 6 1
Totals 38 126 22.5 8.0 7 1

29. BALTIMORE RAVENS

RYAN KALIL

 Center | Senior | USC
Height: 6-2 3/4 | Weight: 299 | 40-Time: 4.96  
Strengths:
Ryan Kalil has great quickness. Moves well and has great range. Is extremely smart with great football instincts and is like a coach along the offensive line. Still has the frame to pack on some additional pounds. Does a nice job in pass protection. Is tough, a hard worker and a leader with top-notch intangibles...Excellent technician...Just a steady, all-around player who has a ton of experience against elite competition.


Weaknesses:
Does not have great size or bulk. Needs to hit the weights and get stronger. Not very stout at the point and will get pushed back at times. Struggles with massive defensive tackles who will overpower and bull rush him. He is not overly athletic.
30. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

DWAYNE BOWE

 Wide Receiver | Senior | L.S.U.
 Height: 6-21/4 | Weight: 221 | 40-Time: 4.50
Strengths:
Dwayne Bowe has very good size with a solid frame and a vast wingspan. He is an excellent leaper with good body control and ball skills. A great natural athlete. Has big, strong hands. A long-strider who plays faster than he times. Is an excellent blocker. Physical and runs pretty well after the catch. Tough and is not afraid of contact. A force in the red zone who has made a lot of big plays during his career. A leader with solid intangibles. He has only touched the tip of the iceberg in terms of his potential.

Weaknesses:
Timed speed is only average at best and he is not overly quick. Has had a lot of trouble with dropped balls. Is still raw and relatively new to the game. Let's the ball get into his body too often. Needs to become a better route runner. Won't stretch the field, struggles to separate and he isn't a big play threat. Is not there yet when it comes to identifying coverages.
Career Statistics
Year GP Rec Yds YPC TD
2003 10 9 106 11.8 0
2004 11 39 597 15.3 5
2005 12 41 710 17.3 9
2006 13 65 990 15.2 12
Totals 46 154 2,403 15.6 26


31. CHICAGO BEARS

DWAYNE JARRETT
Wide Receiver | Junior | USC
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 219 | 40-Time: 4.62
  Strengths:
Dwayne Jarrett has terrific size. He has long arms, is athletic and agile. Fantastic ball skills. Excellent body control. A great leaper who will go up and catch the ball at its highest point. Has big, soft hands. Will make the tough catch in traffic. Tracks the ball well over his shoulder...A terror in the redzone...A solid blocker. Runs well after the catch...Has always been clutch in big situations. Was extremely productive his entire career.


Weaknesses:
Jarrett does not have the timed speed you look for. He needs to get stronger and be more physical. Does not get much separation. He won't run away from anyone and isn't a deep / vertical threat. Dealt with some injuries in college. He has minor character concerns. May profile as more of a #2 target at the next level and not a true #1.
Career Statistics
Year GP Rec Yds YPC TD
2004 13 55 849 15.4 13
2005 13 91 1,274 14.0 16
2006 12 70 1,015 14.5 12
Totals 38 216 3,138 14.5 41

32. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

JUSTIN HARRELL

 Defensive Tackle | Senior | Tennessee
Height: 6-4 3/8 | Weight: 300 | 40-Time: 5.10
Strengths:
Justin Harrell Has good size with long arms and the frame to bulk up further. Athletic with solid speed and good quickness. Is mobile with pretty good range. Plays the run well and is a good tackler. Will penetrate and make plays in the backfield. Tough and will play through pain. Hard worker with top intangibles.




Weaknesses:
Has some health concerns and durability is a major question mark. He struggles to shed blockers. Has an inconsistent motor. Can use his hands better. Is not real powerful and his good weight room strength does not always translate to the field. He never really had a breakout season.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2002 DNP - - -
2003 8 10 1.0 0.0
2004 13 26 4.5 1.5
2005 11 39 7.5 2.5
2006 3 7 1.5 0.0
Totals 35 82 14.5 4.0


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