Thread: The Pimp Your Player Thread

We all get to see some teams more than others and we all have a few players we like... this is the thread to pimp a player or few that you really like that no one really knows much about. If you have a player in mind that may be looked at as an under-rated prospect, by all means, tell us about him.

Come on Tubby tell us about this Todd Blythe guy.

Luke Dillon is a small school prospect. He is 6'4" 233 lbs.

He is a well built guy who likes contact but has above average speed. He was originally brought in to Defiance College to play tightend but worked his way out to receiver and dominated. He did play against weaker talent and it will be interesting to see if he can handle the leap to the NFL. His weakness is route running, since he didn't really do a lot of difficult route running like a lot of Division I schools.

Defiance College WR Luke Dillon worked out at Ohio State University's Pro Day Friday, March 7. Dillon ran the shuttle in 4.16 seconds and performed the three-cone drill in 6.77 seconds. He performed 17 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press. His vertical jump was 33 inches and his broad jump was nine feet and six inches. He also ran a very impressive 4.46 forty.

Andy is another small school prospect. He played at Wheaton which is a division III school, as a defensive end. He lead the nation in sacks with 17.5 in 2007. He is 6'3" 251 pounds. (this is unoffical because he hasn't had his pro-day. Many scouts think he will transition to the NFL as a outside linebacker. He has been timed in the forty at 4.47. This shows you his speed as a linebacker and for his size that is just amazing. The guy is a work out warrior and plays with a mean streak. He reminds me of a speedy Romo.

Good video on him:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzH8IKSNf70

Theres this guy named Johnathan Stewart I really like. Maybe you guys have heard of him. Anyways he is going to fly way under the radar.







































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Johnston is a Division 1AA prospect. Brian Johnston of Gardner-Webb DE is listed at 6' 5" 280. 2 years running all-american, 2 years running conference defensive player of the year, and 3 years 1st team all conference.

His senior season stats are as follows 74 Total tackles 29 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 1 Forced Fumble, 12 quauter back knockdowns, 22 quauter back hurries. He finished 2nd in the nation in tackles for loss despite facing constant double teams.

His measureables are off the chart. At the 3/7/08 San Diego State Pro Day Johnston ran a 4.66 40, a 4.18, shuttle, a 6.96 3 cone, jumped a 35" vert, jumped 9' 8" long jump, and did 225 30 times.

Todd Blythe RULES!!

Paul Raymond....a smallish slot type receiver who was very productive at Brown and probably runs around 4.4.

Brian Witherspoon....a smallish but lightning fast corner from Stillman.

Joe Fields....a safety converted from QB. Syracuses best tackler.

Corey Lynch - Safety - Appalachian State

Was projected to not be drafted and possibly be picked up as a FA. Did not receive a combine invite. Now his stock is rising and he is projected to be taken in the 6th round. Started all four years at App State and led the conference in INTs as a freshman and as a Senior as well. Scouts were very impressed at his pro day as he ran a sub 4sec 20 yard shuttle and posted some very other good stats.

2007: All-Southern Conference first-team selection and named the Defensive Player of the Year by the league's coaches and media…Started all fifteen games at free safety, recording a career-high 111 tackles (71 solos) with three stops for losses of 4 yards…Caused two fumbles and recovered another, as he also deflected eleven passes and led the conference with six interceptions for 114 yards in returns, including a touchdown…Blocked three kicks, advancing a blocked punt 33 yards…Had 73 passes targeted to his area, as the opposition caught 20 balls for 278 yards (13.9 avg) and a touchdown and averaged just 3.81 gross/1.86 net yards per pass attempt…Made 75 of his plays in run support, as he registered 31 third-down hits (20 vs. the pass) and eleven fourth-down stops (eight vs. the pass)…Stopped opposing ball carriers at the line of scrimmage for no gain four times and prevented opposing receivers from getting into their routes 37 times…Delivered eleven of his tackles inside the red zone, including seven on goal-line plays. 13 GP; 13 GS; 85 TT, 5 TFL, 5 INT, 6 PBU, 1 QBH, 3 BLK; 1st team All-Southern in '06. Missed time w/dislocation-fracture of elbow. Had surgery, six screws inserted. 15 GP; 15 GS; 92 TT, 1 TFL, 6 INT, 7 PBU, 1 FF in '05. 2 GP; 2 GS; 13 TT, 1 INT, 1 FF in '04. 11 GP; 11 GS; 57 TT, 1 TFL, 6 INT, 4 PBU, 2 FF; Led the SoCon in interceptions (6) as freshman in '03.

02/05/08 - Texas vs. The Nation Review: S Corey Lynch (Appalachian State)-In this game, quickly filled the hole in run support, also closed on the edge to pressure scrambling quarterback. Hustled from the opposite hash to the sideline to intercept a pass, albeit a weak one. Almost blocked a punt, which wasn't a surprise given his college career and multiple blocked field goals in practice. Also made good blocks on coverage units.

02/01/08 - Texas vs. the Nation Thursday Practice: On Wednesday's report, I was remiss in not mentioning how Corey Lynch displayed the knack for blocking punts his Appalachian State opponents feared. He blocked at least two, and could have had more if he didn't let up. He finds cracks in the interior line and wiggles through. In today's scrimmage, he proved himself able to quickly get towards the line to support the run as well as reaching the sideline to break up the deep ball.

LB, Iowa St. 6'1" 233lbs.

He ran a 4.51 on his Pro Day. I can't find a lot of articles on him but I've seen him play quite a bit, mostly in 2007. He has a none stop motor and he isn't afraid to stick his hat in there to make a tackle. I like the way he takes angles to get to the ball carrier. One thing I noticed about him that doesn't really get mentioned enough is his skills in coverage. He is probably one of the top 5 coverage linebackers in the draft.

When Chaz was healthy he reminded me of Calvin Johnson. Chaz played WR for San Diego State. Guy has off the chart measureables. It seems like very time I watch sportcenter I was seeing this guy burning somone and burning them bad. The guy is super fast. He has a very good build and size. 6'4" 208lbs.

Chaz ran the 40 in 4.38 and 4.39, had a 43-inch vertical jump, 10-foot, 3-inch long jump, 4.25 short shuttle, 6.84 cone drill, and ran position drills on his recent Pro day.

Chaz needs to work on his route running and improve concentration. I've seen him drop a few passes that he should have caught.

Chaz a poor man's Calvin?

Calvin Johnson comparison:
Johnson's forty: 4.35
Chaz's forty: 4.37

Johnson's vertical: 42.5"
Chaz's vertical: 43"

Johnson's Bench: 21
Chaz's Bench: 16

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3w92pPUDL8

Micah Rucker played at Eastern Illinois where he transferred from Minnesota. In 2007 he was named All-OVC Conference First Team. Micah Rucker was regarded as one of the most dangerous wide receivers in the FCS level. He had 52 catches for 765 yards and 9 touchdowns while facing double team coverage most of the season.

He is 6'6" 217lbs and ran a 4.45 on his pro day.

Bobbie Williams played safety for Bethune-Cookman. He is 6' 214lbs and runs in the 4.47 range.

If you like hard hitting safeties you will love Williams. The guy plays like Steve Atwater. He runs the field very well and looks to knock you out. He has very good speed for a safety and takes good angles.

The hard-hitting Williams had 77 tackles (35 solo), four tackles for loss, four passes defended, one forced fumble and two interceptions for 41 yards.


Update for Williams:

Strengths: Shows good awareness, tracks the ball well and better range than top-end speed would suggest. Explodes out of backpedal and shows good closing burst coming forward. Reads quarterbacks' eyes, is aggressive and jumps routes. Has excellent leaping ability and can compete for jump balls. Has a mean streak and flashes the ability to deliver the big hit over the middle. Catches the ball fairly well and flashes big-play ability in coverage. Fills hard in run support and flashes the ability to make plays in the backfield. Possesses adequate size and can line up in the box. Takes adequate angles to the ball and makes plays in pursuit. Plays with a good motor and always seems to be around the ball. Wraps upon contact and is a reliable open field tackler. Takes shortest path to the quarterback and can to him quickly when asked to blitz.

Weaknesses: Takes too long to open hips, lacks the second gear to recover once caught out of position and vulnerable to getting beat deep when left on an island. Footwork is inconsistent and lacks ideal short area man-to-man cover skills. Doesn't always use hands well and cam take too long to shed blocks. Played at a small school and there is some concern about ability to make the jump to the NFL.

Overall: Williams arrived at Bethune-Cookman in 2003 and redshirted the year. In his first three seasons (2004-'06), he recorded 110 tackles (3.5 for losses), nine pass breakups, 13 interceptions and one blocked kick. He appeared in only nine of 11 games during the 2006 season. As a senior in 2007, he played in all 11 games and finished the season with 77 tackles (four for losses), two forced fumbles, three pass breakups and two interceptions. Last season he also had three punt returns for 10 yards (3.3 average) and seven kickoff returns for 132 yards (18.9 average). Williams is tough run defender and a big hitter capable of holding his own in zone coverage but he's a straight-line player who is going to have problems matching up in man coverage. In addition, he could struggle to make the transition to the NFL so he projects as a seventh round pick or rookie free agent.


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BOSS, you have to be the most knowledgeable NFL prospect guy I have ever seen. Thanks for all of the info.

Green was brought in to Nebraska as a tail back but was moved to the defense to play corner and safety. He was also one of the better kick returners for Nebraska. He is a team player who hits super hard and moves very well. He is also dangerous with the ball in his possession. He is a raw prospect that will need some time to develop, but he has shown at least in Nebraska that he is a quick learner.


You can see him in this video for anyone that hasn't seen him.

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1197977w7fbZtJX

Update for Green:

J.J. Pesavento, of Next Level Scouting, reports University of Nebraska DB Tierre Green measured a height of 6-foot 1/2 and a weight of 208 pounds at his Pro Day. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.34 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.08 seconds, the long shuttle in 11.15 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.56 seconds. He measured a 36-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-4 broad jump and completed 18 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Scout Inc. on Green:

Strengths: A fast and athletic free safety prospect. He has some experience at cornerback and is capable of holding up one-on-one versus some slot WR's. He displays very good closing burst when the ball is in the air. Shows the range to hold up in Cover-2 and Cover-3 zones. Gives a good effort in run support. Generally takes solid angles and closes quickly when pursuing ball carriers. Overall tackling skills are solid. Has experience as a return specialist; mostly on kickoff returns. Displays sure hands and good up-field burst. Very durable player with good versatility.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal size and strength at safety. Fills hard versus the run but he does not match up well near the line of scrimmage. Gets lost in traffic at times and needs to improve his use of hands to disengage quicker. He will occasionally get overpowered by bigger blockers and ball carriers. He has great speed but is a bit high-cut, which leads to some stiffness in his hips. WR's with elite quickness give him trouble, as he struggles to stick with double moves. Also lacks ideal ball skills in coverage. As a return specialist he's not elusive enough and he goes down too easily.

Overall: Green was redshirted in 2003. In 2004, he served as a backup running back for 11 games, carrying 44 times for 284 yards (6.5 average) and two touchdowns. He moved to cornerback in 2005 and then strong safety for 2006 appearing in 26 games, recording 94 total tackles, one interception, and six pass breakups during those two seasons. Over the course of his career (2004-'06), Green also returned 38 kickoffs for 780 yards (20.5 average). Green is a versatile safety with exceptional speed, good overall cover skills and adequate toughness versus the run. He experienced a breakout season as a first-year fulltime starter at safety in 2006 after filling in at cornerback in 2005. He also comes with extra value as a return specialist.


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