Scouts INC. Top 32

[WARHORSE]

Scouts Inc.'s Top 32

PlayerPos.SchoolGrade
1. Darren McFadden (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12135&draftyear=2008) RB Arkansas 99
2. Chris Long (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11845) DE Virginia 98
3. Jake Long (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12044) OT Michigan 98
4. Glenn Dorsey (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11996) DT LSU 98
5. Matt Ryan (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11586&draftyear=2008) QB Boston Coll. 98
6. Sedrick Ellis (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11738) DT USC 97
7. Vernon Gholston (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12144&draftyear=2008) DE Ohio State 96
8. Rashard Mendenhall (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12172&draftyear=2008) RB Illinois 96
9. Ryan Clady (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12138&draftyear=2008) OT Boise St. 95
10. Leodis McKelvin (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11805&draftyear=2008) CB Troy 95
11. Chris Williams (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=11840) OT Vanderbilt 95
12. Jonathan Stewart (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=12151) RB Oregon 94
13. Keith Rivers (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11737) OLB USC 94
14. Mike Jenkins (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11730&draftyear=2008) CBS. Florida 94
15. Derrick Harvey (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12137&draftyear=2008) DE Florida 93
16. Malcolm Kelly (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12143&draftyear=2008) WR Oklahoma 93
17. Phillip Merling (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=12230) DE Clemson 92
18. Limas Sweed (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=11774) WR Texas 92
19. Jeff Otah (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=11680) OT Pittsburgh 92
20. Kentwan Balmer (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12118&draftyear=2008) DT N. Carolina 92
21. Dan Connor (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11970) OLB Penn State 92
22. DeSean Jackson (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12139&draftyear=2008) WR California 91
23. Brian Brohm (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12009) QB Louisville 91
24. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11772&draftyear=2008) CB Tenn. St. 91
25. James Hardy (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12158) WR Indiana 90
26. Aqib Talib (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=12159) CB Kansas 90
27. Mario Manningham (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=12156) *WR Michigan 89
28. Branden Albert (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12197) G Virginia 89
29. Devin Thomas (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12247&draftyear=2008) WR Michigan St. 88
30. Fred Davis (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11742) TE USC 88
31. Calais Campbell (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=12136) RB Arkansas 88
32. Early Doucet (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11997) WR LSU 87

[WARHORSE]

Notice Rashard Mendenhall at 8.

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[WARHORSE]

Rashard Mendenhall
RB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/position?id=9) | (5'11", 225, 4.549) | ILLINOIS (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/school?id=2216)

Grade: 96
Strengths: Thickly and powerfully built back. Possesses adequate height, a strong lower body and enormous arms. Runs with adequate pad-level and will generate lots of yards after initial contact. Drives his legs and always seems to be falling forward. Vision and patience are adequate to good. Shows above-average initial quickness and outstanding burst when bouncing runs outside. Very few backs his size share such a noticeable second-gear (see: 2008 Rose Bowl vs. USC). He is a reliable pass-catcher with a good feel for getting open underneath. Can pluck the ball on the run and is dangerous in the open field with a head of steam. Is more than willing in pass pro and possesses the size/strength to anchor versus blitzing linebackers. Does not have a lot of wear on his tires and his best football should be ahead of him.

Weaknesses: Not overly elusive and won't generate many yards by making defenders miss in space. Had some fumbling issues earlier in his career. Only one season as fulltime load carrier at collegiate level. Will need some time to adjust to blitz pickup in NFL. Awareness in that regard is only decent. While he has been a productive receiver, he needs to do a better job of catching with his hands rather than allowing it to frequently get into his body. Off-season conditioning has never been his strength. Doesn't have much room left on frame to add bulk, so he will need to guard against adding unnecessary weight.

Overall: After graduating high school early and arriving on campus in the spring of 2005, Mendenhall contributed immediately as a true freshman. In 10 games, he ran for 218 yards on 48 carries and had 13 receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns. In 2006, he ran for 640 yards and five TDs on a Big Ten-best 8.2 yards per carry, adding another 164 yards and a score on 12 receptions. As a junior, Mendenhall delivered 1,999 total yards and 19 TDs in 13 games. He led the conference and ranked eighth in the nation in rushing yards (1,681). Mendenhall peaked as a junior, which was his first season as a fulltime starter at Illinois. While he still can improve as a football player, there are no glaring weaknesses to his game. Mendenhall is a powerful runner with the burst to hit the occasional homerun. He also is more than capable in the passing game  both as a receiver and blocker. With good coaching and attention to detail, Mendenhall has a chance to rank among the upper-echelon starters in the NFL a couple years from now. Mendenhall is worth a mid-to-late first round pick and he should be the second or third running back selected in April's draft.

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Rashard Mendenhall
RB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/position?id=9) | (5'11", 225, 4.549) | ILLINOIS (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/school?id=2216)

Grade: 96
Strengths: Thickly and powerfully built back. Possesses adequate height, a strong lower body and enormous arms. Runs with adequate pad-level and will generate lots of yards after initial contact. Drives his legs and always seems to be falling forward. Vision and patience are adequate to good. Shows above-average initial quickness and outstanding burst when bouncing runs outside. Very few backs his size share such a noticeable second-gear (see: 2008 Rose Bowl vs. USC). He is a reliable pass-catcher with a good feel for getting open underneath. Can pluck the ball on the run and is dangerous in the open field with a head of steam. Is more than willing in pass pro and possesses the size/strength to anchor versus blitzing linebackers. Does not have a lot of wear on his tires and his best football should be ahead of him.

Weaknesses: Not overly elusive and won't generate many yards by making defenders miss in space. Had some fumbling issues earlier in his career. Only one season as fulltime load carrier at collegiate level. Will need some time to adjust to blitz pickup in NFL. Awareness in that regard is only decent. While he has been a productive receiver, he needs to do a better job of catching with his hands rather than allowing it to frequently get into his body. Off-season conditioning has never been his strength. Doesn't have much room left on frame to add bulk, so he will need to guard against adding unnecessary weight.

Overall: After graduating high school early and arriving on campus in the spring of 2005, Mendenhall contributed immediately as a true freshman. In 10 games, he ran for 218 yards on 48 carries and had 13 receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns. In 2006, he ran for 640 yards and five TDs on a Big Ten-best 8.2 yards per carry, adding another 164 yards and a score on 12 receptions. As a junior, Mendenhall delivered 1,999 total yards and 19 TDs in 13 games. He led the conference and ranked eighth in the nation in rushing yards (1,681). Mendenhall peaked as a junior, which was his first season as a fulltime starter at Illinois. While he still can improve as a football player, there are no glaring weaknesses to his game. Mendenhall is a powerful runner with the burst to hit the occasional homerun. He also is more than capable in the passing game  both as a receiver and blocker. With good coaching and attention to detail, Mendenhall has a chance to rank among the upper-echelon starters in the NFL a couple years from now. Mendenhall is worth a mid-to-late first round pick and he should be the second or third running back selected in April's draft.

I'm gonna take a wild stab in the dark here and say that you are a fan of a certain Illinois runningback!?! :confused:

[BeefStew25]

Last year War loved Calvin Johnson. He has his yearly man crushes. So do I, but they are daily.

[WARHORSE]

Last year War loved Calvin Johnson. He has his yearly man crushes. So do I, but they are daily.\]

Lol.:salute:



Though I like Mendenhall, I just thought it interesting that he rank so high.

And it makes ya wonder if the Broncos draft board stacks up anywhere near this one.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Amazing that Phillips isn't on that list.

[claymore]

Amazing that Phillips isn't on that list.With luck, and some of Obamas charm, maybe he will fall to us in the second round.