Tag Archives: NFL

Roy Helu, Jr. , RB, Redskins, 4th round. Neb.: Good size, speed, burst and quickness. Bounces around well when behind the line to find creases. Tends to fall forward for extra yards. Hands catcher. Willing run blocker (though not great) and … Continue reading →

Delone Carter, RB, Colts, 4th round. Syracuse: Below-average height, but great bulk. Strong hands and upper body. Finishes runs with power. Very hard to tackle and often bowls over guys. Good pass blocker. Gets low and keeps legs churning in short … Continue reading →

Daniel Thomas, RB, Dolphins, 2nd round. Kan. St.: Very good size. Good speed, cutback vision, burst, and upper-body strength. Changes direction smoothly, without wasted lateral movement — always moving forward. One-cut-and-go runner. Patient and waits for blocks. Fair receiver and good … Continue reading →

Ryan Williams, RB, Cardinals, 2nd round. E. Car.: Slightly below-average size. Very good burst. Super-quick change of direction and above-average lateral movement. Average track speed, though seems fairly fast in games. Average upper-body strength. Keeps legs churning in short yardage — … Continue reading →

Mark Ingram, RB, Saints, 1st round. Ala.: Slightly below-average height, but good bulk. Great burst and peripheral vision. Nice cutback runner. Runs very tough. Will bowl over DBs. Patient. Average speed. Has solid open-field moves. Below-average quickness. Inconsistent hands as receiver. … Continue reading →

Ricky Stanzi , QB, Chiefs, 5th round. Iowa: Very good size, though looks a little thin. Stands tall in pocket. Great touch and good accuracy short and medium. Runs pro-style offense. Moves well in pocket and is accurate on the run. … Continue reading →

Tyrod Taylor, QB, Ravens, 6th round. Va. Tech: Slightly below-average size and has had a lot of passed batted in training camp. Excellent speed, quickness, and explosiveness for the position. Very strong arm — threw 75 yards in the air in … Continue reading →

Greg McElroy, QB, Jets, 7th round. Ala.: Slightly below-average height, but good bulk. Looks like a perfect fit for a West Coast offense. Athletic. Accurate and poised with good mechanics, even on run. Moves around well in pocket. Academic All-American and … Continue reading →

Ryan Mallett, QB, Patriots, 3rd round. Ark.: Great size and very tall. Spread QB with some under-center experience. Has great background in understanding complex offenses. Very effortless deep ball. Nice velocity and touch. Steps up in pocket and sidesteps rush. OK … Continue reading →

Christian Ponder, QB, Vikings, 1st round. Fla. St.: Average size. Very good speed and excellent quickness. Shows escapability and is willing to run with it. Makes quick decisions under pressure. Good mechanics. Has experience with pro-style concepts, and looks destined for … Continue reading →