Thread: The Pimp Your Player Thread

Originally Posted by BOSSHOGG30

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.

Unless he is a UDFA or taken after everyone else we need I'll pass the last converted CB we had went down as a total BUST.. He could not play there consistently high as a kite one play getting burnt n the next one.. Was a head case we did not find out about until he had caused us big grief..

I would add Casper Brinkley to this list if he could shed about 10 to 20 pounds. I think he could be a good MLB if he could do that. It should help his speed and I have no questions about his tackling and shedding block ability.

Caleb Campbell from Army
I have watched this guy play for four years at Army and let me say the kid is ALWAYS around the ball. Every play he seems to get in on the tackle and if not he is no more than two yards away from the ball. He also is very intelligent, coming from Army you have to be intelligent and also you know he will not have an ego. Yes, he tore his ACL last year but his speed is very impressive for coming back from such an injury (at least that is what I have read) The guy is a true leader and works his rear off on every play. He lacks the ideal size and speed but considering his plus side he is worth taking in the fourth or fifth round. You know you won't have problems with him

Marcus Monk WR

A good smart kid that graduated already. He tall 6'4 about 225 and could out jump most. He runs around the 4.55 range. He had 2 terrible knee surgeries that ended his season last year, but during the combine scouts have said he runs very swift and with finesse. He's a projected 5th rounder.


Tavares Gooden MLB UM

Pros: Big, athletic linebacker with the speed to make plays sideline to sideline. Versatile player who has played all three linebacker positions. A nose for the football with the knack of being around the ball carrier more often than not.

Cons: Seems to lack the physicality and tenacity to be a force in the middle at the next level. Instincts leave a lot to be desired as his pursuit angles aren't always the best. Doesn't really play downfield all that well nor does he seem to like taking on blockers.

He would be a decent pick in the 5th. He's fast, and tall at 6'2 about 138. His negatives could be coached. UM backers usually bring it.

Vabora commenced his college career in 2003 starting three games. In 2004, he started six of eleven games, making 43 tackles (32 of them unassisted). He forced three fumbles. During his junior season, he led the Western Athletic Conference with 134 tackles (101 solo), with two sacks and two forced fumbles. He was selected to the All-WAC first team. In 2007, he led his team and was fifth in the nation with an impressive average of 11.6 tackles per game.

Vabora is a very productive player in college. He has a good football frame with great speed for the position (4.51-40), but he does have room to add bulk. He is a good athlete, who moves well through traffic and can change direction quickly. He will close fast on the ball carrier and is a good zone coverage linebacker. Vabora usually takes good angles in pursuit and has demonstrated the ability to blitz consistently.

Heres one for you. Luke Swann out of Wisconsin. Doesn't have the mesurables, and had a serious injury this year, but let me tell you what, he's got the best heart of any football player out there. Comes from a town 15 minutes from me (had to play him for 3 years in HS). Will recover from that injury and produce for someone, football is more about heart hard work and dedication than most realize. Just ask Rod Smith and Eddy mac. He'll never be a Rod Smith or a Easy E, but he could contribute in the passing game as a 3 or 4, and would be a world beater on special teams. God knows we need that.

Originally Posted by LRtagger

Corey Lynch - Safety - Appalachian State

Pimping my player again. I would love to have this kid as a future safety.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMtV5oaKznI

Originally Posted by LRtagger

Pimping my player again. I would love to have this kid as a future safety.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMtV5oaKznI

He shows really good technique.... I like what I see.

I like Markus Monk as well. That type of players who you know will at least be a special teams ace gets overlooked too often. And when he does get a shot he either plays pretty decent or even never looks back.

The numbers of small school receiver really shows how great this class of receivers are.
No Calvin Johnsons, but plenty of people who should be 1000 yard receivers.

That Chaz dude got me thinking of Colston in that he is a physical talent who just all of a sudden might get it!

I havent yet studied all the small school players but I really liked what I heard and the little I saw of Heath Benedict.
That he died was really tragic.
I really love what I have seen from Ray Rice but he isnt exactly an unknown. Same with James Hardy.
If Josh Johnson was there in the fourth I would take him in a second because he is a way better prospect than Garrard was coming out. He is the type of player that could easily yield a first rounder if not more in two three years.
I might even take him in the third round had we had a pick there. He has easiely the most upside of any qb in the draft, though that wont mean much as there are thousands ways to how a quarterback might become good or great.

Originally Posted by BOSSHOGG30

He shows really good technique.... I like what I see.

He tackles a little high which would kill him in the NFL, but he has good speed and instincts. He never gets beat on play-actions, but he always seems to get to the LOS on running plays. Most safeties you see can either read the run very well or read the pass very well, but he does both very well.

He should be available in the 6th or 7th, but I just dont think we will look at a safety in this draft.

Originally Posted by LRtagger

He tackles a little high which would kill him in the NFL, but he has good speed and instincts. He never gets beat on play-actions, but he always seems to get to the LOS on running plays. Most safeties you see can either read the run very well or read the pass very well, but he does both very well.

He should be available in the 6th or 7th, but I just dont think we will look at a safety in this draft.

Denver still needs that cover guy... we have plenty of hard hitting safeties. Unless Rogers gets back to form we don't really have a true FS. I'm still curious why Denver hasn't tried Paymah at FS but they are more than willing to put Foxworth there. Usually safeties are known to have lesser hip movement of that of cornerback and are usually bigger guys. Paymah fits that role. He has a nice frame, a willing tackler, and good speed, especially for a safety.

Originally Posted by BOSSHOGG30

Denver still needs that cover guy... we have plenty of hard hitting safeties. Unless Rogers gets back to form we don't really have a true FS. I'm still curious why Denver hasn't tried Paymah at FS but they are more than willing to put Foxworth there. Usually safeties are known to have lesser hip movement of that of cornerback and are usually bigger guys. Paymah fits that role. He has a nice frame, a willing tackler, and good speed, especially for a safety.

Paymah really struggles to play zone. He was one of the players who shined in last years system that had a lot of man coverage.
It hasnt been a good example putting Foxworth in there. That is a little typical shahan in putting the best overall players on the field even though it many times would have been better to put players at their natural positions even though they arent as naturally talented.

Are there any good coverage safeties in this draft? How about the middle rounds? I dont like Phillips as he reminds me of a Kennedy with a little more speed. He doesnt make the plays in coverage like his former Hurricanes safeties did in college.

Originally Posted by haroldthebarrel

Paymah really struggles to play zone. He was one of the players who shined in last years system that had a lot of man coverage.
It hasnt been a good example putting Foxworth in there. That is a little typical shahan in putting the best overall players on the field even though it many times would have been better to put players at their natural positions even though they arent as naturally talented.

Are there any good coverage safeties in this draft? How about the middle rounds? I dont like Phillips as he reminds me of a Kennedy with a little more speed. He doesnt make the plays in coverage like his former Hurricanes safeties did in college.

It's a weak weak saftey class. Josh Barrett from arizona state that ran a 4.35 peaked my intrest, but he was benched at one point for poor play... so who knows.

I think the RB from USC could surprise. Cauncey Washington 5-11 3/8 and weighed in at his pro day at 218 I think. Runs a mid 4.4 40. Worth a 5th or 6th depending whos left at RB.

Originally Posted by CHARLIEADAMSFAN

Caleb Campbell from Army
I have watched this guy play for four years at Army and let me say the kid is ALWAYS around the ball. Every play he seems to get in on the tackle and if not he is no more than two yards away from the ball. He also is very intelligent, coming from Army you have to be intelligent and also you know he will not have an ego. Yes, he tore his ACL last year but his speed is very impressive for coming back from such an injury (at least that is what I have read) The guy is a true leader and works his rear off on every play. He lacks the ideal size and speed but considering his plus side he is worth taking in the fourth or fifth round. You know you won't have problems with him

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...php?pyid=55391