MattUMD224 2009 NFL Draft Thread

Quarterback Rankings
1. Matthew Stafford - Georgia

Class: Junior Height: 6'3 Weight: 237 Pounds 40 Time: 4.78
2006 Stats:
Completion- 123 Attempts- 256 Yards- 1749 Completion Percent- 52.7 Yards Per Attempt- 6.83 Touchdown- 7 Interceptions- 13 Sack- 12
2007 Stats:
Completion- 194 Attempts- 348 Yards- 2523 Completion Percent- 55.7 Yards Per Attempt- 7.25 Touchdown- 19 Interceptions- 10 Sack- 15
2008 Stats:
Completion- 235 Attempts- 383 Yards- 3459 Completion Percent- 61.4 Yards Per Attempt- 9.03 Touchdown- 25 Interceptions- 10 Sack- 17
Strengths: The main thing you notice about Matthew Stafford is his arm, which could be said that he has one of the strongest arms in the last couple of drafts. He is able to stand in the pocket and has the ability to move out of the box if needed, which people dont give him enough credit. He is able to put great zip on his throws and put it into tight places if needed. He is a smart quarterback that studies the tape at all times which shows on the field. He is able to read to read between zone and man coverage, always knows what seams and spaces will be available on each play. He is great on his pre-snap making his own audibles.
Weakness: Even though he has one of the strongest arms in the draft he shows that he relies on it too much. This makes him prone to leading to unwanted turnovers and overthrown passes. He needs to work on his footwork when rolling out of the pocket, by watching the tape you can see that he tends to throw off his backfoot at times.
Overview:
Draft Grade: Top 5
Highlight Videos:
2008 Season Part 1
2008 SeasonPart 2
All Passes vs Georgia Tech
2. Mark Sanchez - USC

Class: Junior Height: 6'3 Weight: 225 Pounds 40 Time: 4.85
2006 Stats:
Completion- 3 Attempts- 7 Yards- 63 Completion Percent- 42.9 Yards Per Attempt- 9.00 Touchdown- 0 Interceptions- 1 Sack- 2
2007 Stats:
Completion- 69 Attempts- 144 Yards- 695 Completion Percent- 60.5 Yards Per Attempt- 6.10 Touchdown- 7 Interceptions- 5 Sack- 4
2008 Stats:
Completion- 241 Attempts- 366 Yards- 3207 Completion Percent- 65.8 Yards Per Attempt- 8.76 Touchdown- 34 Interceptions- 10 Sack- 17
Strengths: Mark is just another great USC quarterback to hit the draft. What his greatest strength in the passing game is how good he is on "timed throws". He shows that he can get back in the pocket quick and get the ball released to hit the receiver on stride to help gain extra YAC. He has enough athleticism and agility to get out of the box on bootlegs and throws great on the run. He is great on the play-action pass. He has decent arm strength and is able to throws a decent deep ball. Doesn't make too many mistakes and is able to red defenses well on the pre-snap.
Weakness: Has only had one full year of starting, and was surround by great talent. Enter the draft too early and needs another year of experience, but I think he entered the draft knowing next year is a good class. by viewing tape you can see that he tends to hold on to the ball way to long which forces him to take sacks, or having to roll out and scramble. His deep balls sometimes tend to sail on him.
Overview:
Draft Grade: Top 20
Highlight Videos:
All Pass Attempts in Rose Bowl
Mark Sanchez 2008 Highlights

3. Graham Harrell-Texas Tech

Class: Senior Height: 6'2 Weight: 217 40 Time: 4.89
2005 Stats:
Completion- 37 Attempts- 55 Yards- 422 Completion Percent- 67.3 Yards Per Attempt- 7.67 Touchdown- 3 Interceptions- 0 Sack- 2
2006 Stats:
Completion- 412 Attempts- 616 Yards- 4555 Completion Percent- 66.9 Yards Per Attempt- 7.39 Touchdown- 38 Interceptions- 11 Sack- 19
2007 Stats:
Completion- 512 Attempts- 713 Yards- 5705 Completion Percent- 71.8 Yards Per Attempt- 8.00 Touchdown- 48 Interceptions- 14 Sack- 16
2008 Stats:
Completion- 442 Attempts- 626 Yards- 5111 Completion Percent- 70.6 Yards Per Attempt- 8.17 Touchdown- 45 Interceptions- 9 Sack- 14
Strengths: Graham strength is that he is a very accurate quarterback. He is extremely accurate on his short and intermediate passes. While watching the tape you are able to see that when he is pressured or is facing a rush he shows to be calm and poised and is able to throw an accurate throw off is back foot. He is another quarterback that shows to be great at the "timed-throws", which is what most of his passes were in college. His arm is above-average and shows great velocity on his throws. Has the ability to escape out of the pocket and to set his feet up and throw that ball. Is a natural born leader,and great decison maker.
Weakness: People with question him as he comes from a "gimmick offense". Quarterbacks from the spread offense show to have troubles adapting to the pro-style offense. He was only scene in the shot-gun. He has above-average arm strength so he has to anticapte his throws. He has trouble with accuracy when he throws over 30 yards. His size is also an issue as he is only 6'2.
Overview: Harrell showed during the Senior Bowl week that he has the ability and skills to translate into the NFL. His stock will only take a hit becuase he came into the week with the most expectations of the quarterbacks. I could see a team taking him in the Mid 2nd to Early 3rd to have him sit back and watch a proven vetern and gain experience
Draft Grade: Mid 2nd
Highlight Videos:
Graham Harrell Highlights
4. Josh Freeman - Kansas State

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Draft Grade: Mid 2nd - Early 3rd
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5. Hunter Cantwell - Louisville

Class: Senior Height: 6'5 Weight: 235 40 Time: 4.89
2005 Stats:
Completion- 39 Attempts- 73 Yards- 640 Completion Percent- 53.4 Yards Per Attempt- 8.77 Touchdown- 5 Interceptions- 4 Sack- 8
2006 Stats:
Completion- 45 Attempts- 70 Yards- 640 Completion Percent- 64.3 Yards Per Attempt- 10.00 Touchdown- 5 Interceptions- 2 Sack- 3
2007 Stats:
Completion- 8 Attempts- 14 Yards- 79 Completion Percent- 57.1 Yards Per Attempt- 5.64 Touchdown- 0 Interceptions- 1 Sack- 0
2008 Stats:
Completion- 221 Attempts- 377 Yards- 2493 Completion Percent- 5806 Yards Per Attempt- 5.64 Touchdown- 16 Interceptions- 16 Sack- 20
Strengths: Has the protypical size you want in an NFL quarterback. He has great arm strength and can make all the throws. He has a great deepball and able to connect on stride with his recievers. Shows to have decent agility for his size.
Weakness: Experience is his problem. He is a quarterback that will be drafted on potential, as he showed flashes of being a good quarterback while being a back-up to Brian Brohm. Needs to work on footwork inside of the pocket.
Overview: Cantwell is a quarterback that any team would like to have and use as a project. He came into Louisville as a walk-on player and became a starter. He is graded on his games while doing relif work for Brian Brohm. He didnt have the best senior season this year but again due to his potential and arm strength he will be drafted on that alone.
Draft Grade: Late 3rd
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6. Nate Davis - Ball State

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7. Tom Brandstater - Fresno State

Class: Senior Height: 6'5 Weight: 216 40 Time: 4.70
2005 Stats:
Completion- 6 Attempts- 13 Yards- 49 Completion Percent- 46.2 Yards Per Attempt- 3.77 Touchdown- 1 Interceptions- 1 Sack- 0
2006 Stats:
Completion- 146 Attempts- 268 Yards- 1490 Completion Percent- 54.9 Yards Per Attempt- 55.6 Touchdown- 13 Interceptions- 14 Sack- 6
2007 Stats:
Completion- 211 Attempts- 337 Yards- 2654 Completion Percent- 62.6 Yards Per Attempt- 7.88 Touchdown- 15 Interceptions- 5 Sack- 17
2008 Stats:
Completion- 221 Attempts- 371 Yards- 2664 Completion Percent- 59.6 Yards Per Attempt- 7.18 Touchdown- 18 Interceptions- 12 Sack- 17
Strengths: Brandstater has the protypical size for and NFL quarterback. Every year as a starting quarterback he has improve on his accuracy. He has good footwork going back into his 3 and 5 steps,and has showed good ability to roll out of the pocket. He has good arm strength and knows when to put touch on his throws. Has played in a Pro-Style offense.
Weakness: Has trouble with throwing the deep ball as his throws tend to sail on him. Usually you see him eyeing down his main target from the start. Tries to put to much touch on passes that lead to turnovers.
Overview: Brandstater regressed from his junior year to his senior year. But since of his size and arm strength makes him a good mid-round prospect.
Draft Grade: 4th
Highlight Videos:
Brandstater Breaking Down Defense On The Blackboard]
8. Rhett Bomar - Sam Houston State

Class: Senior Height: 6'2 Weight:224 40 Time: 4.75
2006 Stats (At Oklahoma):
Completion- 167 Attempts- 308 Yards- 2018 Completion Percent- 54.2 Yards Per Attempt- 6.6 Touchdown- 10 Interceptions- 10 Sack- 19
2007 Stats:
Completion- 172 Attempts- 291 Yards- 2209 Completion Percent- 59.1 Yards Per Attempt- 7.6 Touchdown- 27 Interceptions- 13 Sack- 11
2008 Stats:
Completion- 245 Attempts- 436 Yards- 3355 Completion Percent- 56.2 Yards Per Attempt- 7.7 Touchdown- 27 Interceptions- 13 Sack- 20
Strengths: He has above-average build for an NFL quarterback. He has a very quick release on his short and intermediate routes, finding his receivers in space. Has the ability to move around the pocket and shows good footwork. Showed toughness as he played some games inthe 2007 season with a torn acl
Weakness: He tends to lock down his number one receiver on routes. Worked out of the shotgun most of the season. He needs to add some zip on his outside the number passes.
Overview: Bomar first started his career at Oklahoma, but had off-the-field issues that made him land at Sam Houston State. Did not have the best showing at the Senior Bowl, having issues with being under center, and showed and unorthodox release on his throws. His stock was on the rise but with his poor showing i think he will land in the 4th or 5th round.
Draft Grade: 4th-5th
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9. Mike Teel - Rutger

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10. Drew Willy - Buffalo

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11. Willie Tuitama
12. Stephen McGee
13. Cullen Harper - Clemson

Class: Senior Height: 6'3 Weight: 22740 Time: 4.76
2005 Stats:
Completion- 1 Attempts- 2 Yards- 15 Completion Percent- 50.0 Yards Per Attempt- 7.50 Touchdown- 0 Interceptions- 0 Sack- 1
2006 Stats:
Completion- 14 Attempts- 20 Yards- 155 Completion Percent- 70.0 Yards Per Attempt- 7.75 Touchdown- 1 Interceptions- 0 Sack- 1
2007 Stats:
Completion- 282 Attempts- 433 Yards- 2991 Completion Percent- 65.1 Yards Per Attempt- 6.91 Touchdown- 27 Interceptions- 6 Sack- 32
2008 Stats:
Completion- 221 Attempts- 360 Yards- 2601 Completion Percent- 61.4 Yards Per Attempt- 7.23 Touchdown- 13 Interceptions- 14 Sack- 29
Strengths: Is a leader on and off the field and that showed as he was named captain his first full year as a starter. He has an average arm and his at his best in medium range routes. Shows great accuracy when on the rollout. He played in a Pro-Style offense.
Weakness: DId not operate well in his 2nd yearas a starter. Did not preform good with all the talent that was surrounded by him. Locks down his receivers.
Overview: Harper has great mobility and accuracy on the run which makes him a prospect. I see him fitting well in a West Coast offense, sitting behind a vetern and learning the system. Given all the talent hewas surround with he did not preform to the expectations he was given. Came into the year as the potential first quarterback to be take, but his down year made his stock decline.
Draft Grade: 6th
Highlight Videos:
Cullen Harper 50 Yard TD pass
Harper Game Winning TD Drive

14. Pat White
15. Curtis Painter
16. Brian Hoyer
17. Todd Boeckman
18. Nathan Brown
19. Chase Holbrook
20 Mike Reilly
21. David Johnson
22. Chase Daniel
23. Nate Longshore
24. John Parker Wilson
25. Rudy Carpenter
26. Chase Patton
27. Jason Boltus
28. Chris Pizzotti
29. Joe Ganz
30. Sean Glennon

Runningback Rankings

1. Knowshon Moreno
2. Chris Wells
3. LeSean McCoy
4. Shonn Greene
5. Donald Brown
6. Javon Ringer
7. Jeremiah Johnson
8. James Davis
9. Tyrell Sutton
10. Devin Moore
11. Rashad Jennings
12. Cedric Peerman
13. Kory Sheets
14. Aaron Brown
15. Andre Brown
16. Arian Foster
17. Mike Goodson
18.Marlon Lucky
19. Glenn Coffee
20. Antoine Smith
21. Jarvarris Williams
22. Gartrell Johnson
23. Brandon Ore
24. Rodney Ferguson
25. Mike Davis
26. Ian Johnson
27. Keegan Herring
28. Brad Lester
29. P.J. Hill
30. Curtis Brinkley
31. Herb Donaldson
32. Maurice Wells
33. Marcus Thigpen
34. Jordan Scott
35. Kahlil Bell
36. Tony Dixon
37. Tarrion Adams
38. Darrell Mack
39. Corey Lewis
40. Onterio Snead

Fullback Rankings

1. Brannan Southerland
2. Quinn Johnson
3. Conredge Collins
4. Tony Fiammetta
5. Eric Kettani
6. Will Taufoou
7. Brock Bolen
8. Chris Pressley
9. Zeek Zacharie
10. Marcus Mallei

Wide Receiver Rankings

1. Michael Crabtree
2. Kenny Britt
3. Jeremy Maclin
4. Darrius Heyward-Bey
5. Derrick Williams
6. Brian Robiskie
7. Percy Harvin
8. Brandon Gibson
9. Hakeem Nicks
10. Jarrett Dilliard
11. Juaquin Iglesias
12. Ramses Barden
13. Patrick Turner
14. Austin Collie
15. Brandon Tate
16. Kenny McKinley
17. Mike Thomas
18. Mohamed Massaquoi
19. Louis Murphy
20. Quan Crosby
21. Brooks Foster
22. Mike Wallace
23. Deon Butler
24. Demetrius Byrd
25. Jeremy Childs
26. Jamarko Simmions
27. Manuel Johnson
28. Aaron Kelly
29. Greg Orton
30. Sammie Stroughter
31. Darrius Passamore
32. Taurus Johnson
33. Jeremy Gilchrist
34. Dominik Goodman
35. Eron Riley
36. D.J. Boldin
37. David Richmond
38. Marko Mitchell
39. Greg Carr
40. Michael Jones

Tight End Rankings

1. Brandon Pettigrew
2. Shawn Nelson
3. Bear Pascoe
4. Chase Coffman
5. Cornelius Ingram
6. James Casey
7. Brian Mandeville
8. Jared Cook
9. Cameron Morrah
10. John Phillips
11. Travis Beckum
12. Darrius Hill
13. Ryan Purvis
14. Jared Bronson
15. John Phillips

Offensive Tackles Rankings

1. Jason Smith
2. Eugene Monroe
3. Andre Smith
4. Eben Britton
5. Michael Oher
6. William Beatty
7. Travis Kropog
8. Phil Loadholt
9. Jason Watkins
10. Jamon Meredith
11. Fenuki Tupou
12. Robert Brewster
13. Xavier Fulton
14. Alex Boone
15. Garrett Reynolds
16. Ramon Foster
17. Gerald Cadogen
18. Augustus Parrish
19. Eric Vanden Heuvel
20. Joel Bell
21. Andrew Gardner
22. Corneillus Lewis
23. Sebastian Vollmer
24. Rylan Reed
25. Kyle Linx
26. Brandon Pearce
27. Colin Brown
28. Gary Williams
29. Jose Valdez
30. Ryan Stanchek

Offensive Guard Rankings

1. Duke Robinson
2. Trevor Canfield
3. Herman Johnson
4. Andy Levitre
5. Kraig Urbik
6. Ray Feinga
7. Tyronne Green
8. Travis Bright
9. Jamie Thomas
10. Ryan Durand
11. Roger Allen
12. C.J. Davis
13. Louis Vasquez
14. Greg Isdaner
15. Cedric Dockery
16. Maurice Miller
17. Roland Martin
18. Seth Olson
19. Cliff Ramsey
20. George Bussey
21. Tim Henderson
22. Paul Fanaika
23. Curtis Crouch
24. Robert Conley
25. Calvin Darity
26. Rich Ohrnberger
27. Brandon Walker
28. Ben Parson
29. Matt Slauson
30. Jonathan Compas

Center Rankings

1. Alex Mack
2. Max Unger
3. Eric Wood
4. Antoine Caldwell
5. Jonathan Luigs
6. Edwin Williams
7. Ryan Shuman
8. A.Q. Shipley
9. Robby Felix
10. Brett Helms
11. Dallas Reynods
12. Cecil Newton
13. Jake Griffin
14. Alex Fletcher
15. Ryan McDonald