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		<title>A.J. Green 2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A.J. Green has the talent to be the first wide receiver taken No. 1 overall since Keyshawn Johnson. Check out our scouting report on this talented Georgia Bulldog]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A.J. Green<br />
6&#8217;4&#8243;, 212 pounds | Wide receiver | Georgia</strong></p>
<p><strong>Acceleration:</strong> Very good acceleration. Surprisingly has the burst, at his size, to run away from cornerbacks off the line of scrimmage and once he makes a catch.</p>
<p><strong>Agility: </strong>Very good agility, as expected. Shows good balance, lateral quickness and an innate ability to understand where and how to manipulate his body to make catches. Green will score very well in short-shuttle and 3-cone drills at the Combine and/or Pro Day.</p>
<p><strong>Blocking: </strong>Green lacks the strength to be a dominant, Hines Ward-type blocker. He does have good size and length, though, and can mirror and block out defenders. Can improve in this area.</p>
<p><strong>Hands: </strong>The one thing that stands out most about Green are his hands. At 6&#8217;4&#8243;, Green is blessed with long arms and big hands. Routinely makes one-handed catches in traffic. Great body control to put himself in position to make the impossible catches. Does not let the ball get in to his body. Great arm extension when making a catch. Appears to catch the majority of balls with his fingers and not his palms. Green is among the most sure-handed receivers ever scouted by our team.</p>
<p><strong>Release: </strong>Very quick off the line of scrimmage. Great hand speed. Shows a consistent ability to knock away defenders hands when attempting to bump or press. Has a quick side/back step to avoid being jammed. Does a good job mixing up his method for beating press coverage, whether it is a hand slap or lateral move to avoid the defender. Accelerates well once free of the defender. Gets off the line very clean against press covers.</p>
<p><strong>Route running: </strong>An underrated route runner by most standards. Has quick feet and does a nice job selling routes. Drops his hips to make sudden changes. Shows a good ability to plant and change direction. Unlike most big receivers, Green does not try to simply box out cornerbacks. Is a disciplined route runner. Very good burst in and out of breaks.</p>
<p><strong>Size: </strong>Excellent size for an NFL wide receiver. Has the height, length and hand size every scout loves to see. Good muscle tone. Very lean and long.</p>
<p><strong>Speed: </strong>Has the speed to separate from even the fastest cornerbacks. Not only does Green have great timed speed, his quickness on the field is exceptional.</p>
<p><strong>Final word:</strong> Green may have missed seven games over the past two seasons, but he has left his mark on the record books at Georgia. Missing time due to injury and then a suspension would leave a negative mark on most scouting reports, but Green is simply too good to overlook or downgrade for minor issues.</p>
<p>Green&#8217;s combination of size and strength remind many, us included, of former Miami Hurricane Andre Johnson. Johnson was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. A.J. Green could hear his name called even earlier.</p>
<p>Few rookies will have the opportunity to contribute as quickly as Green, and perhaps no player in this draft is better suited to play in the NFL immediately.</p>
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		<title>Danario Alexander Scouting Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once a top 100 player, how far will Danario Alexader see his stock fall after a serious injury]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Danario Alexander – Missouri</strong></p>
<p>Scout:  David Syvertsen</p>
<p>Height/Weight:  6’5/215</p>
<p>40 Time:</p>
<p>Pro Potential:  Malcom Floyd – San Diego Chargers</p>
<p><strong>Position Traits</strong></p>
<p><strong>Acceleration/Burst/Quickness</strong>:  Does not short step well, long strider from the get-go.  Struggles to burst through the small windows with the ball in his hands.</p>
<p><strong>Agility/Leaping Ability</strong>:  Has tremendous length and understands body positioning when in a jump ball situation.  Lacks power coming from his base, thus his leaping ability is sub-par.  Possesses a surprising amount of agility for such a long athlete, can miss tacklers in a tight space.  Has enough wiggle in his hips to shake his way out of arm tackles.</p>
<p><strong>Blocking:</strong> Comes from an offensive scheme that demands a lot of blocking from the receivers.  Gives a lot of effort and  can overpower a defensive backs with his strong hands and long arms.</p>
<p><strong>Body Control/Body Adjustment</strong>:  Does not track the ball well when running downfield.  Loses his sense of balance and speed when looking up.  Has enough flexibility to adjust to a poorly thrown ball.  Can turn his body well and get his hands out in front.</p>
<p><strong>Concentration/Hands</strong>:  Does an excellent job of getting his head around and looking the ball in.  Will let the ball in to his body at times where doesn’t need to, but for the most part he absorbs the pass and controls the ball right away.  Does not get distracted over the middle, remains focused on the ball.  Has had a case of the drops at certain points of his career.</p>
<p><strong>Release:</strong> Starts way too high off the line, giving the defender a huge target to jam.  Has enough strength to toss away a cornerback, but gets tied up against the more physical defenders.  Lack of short-step ability makes it hard for him to miss contact at the line.</p>
<p><strong>Route Running</strong>:  Ran a very limited route tree at Missouri, and it was clearly evident during the Senior Bowl practices.  Shows too much of a decline in speed when getting in and out of breaks.  Does not run the deep double routes well.  Does not use head fakes, tends to telegraph his routes.</p>
<p><strong>Separation</strong>:  Does not have the deep speed to outrun most defensive backs, and does not have the short area quickness to get himself open underneath against man coverage.  Is rarely found alone in space against man coverage.</p>
<p><strong>Size/Length/Hand Size:</strong> Very strong hands that create a different sound than most receivers when he makes the catch.  Long, lanky frame that needs more bulk to the lower half.  Strong upper body.</p>
<p><strong>Speed</strong>:  May not time well once he can run for scouts, but he has big time game speed.  Once he has a couple yards of separation downfield, he is incredibly difficult to catch from behind.  He covers so  much ground with each one of his long strides.  Does not look as fast as he is because of the length in his strides.  Has outrun plenty of speedy defensive backs.</p>
<p><strong>Vision/Run After the Catch:</strong> Very tough and aggressive, always fighting until he hits the ground.  Was used on several screen passes throughout his career and he has enormous success in that package.  Can read blocks and find seams in a defense.  Has more wiggle to him than one would think given his size.</p>
<p><strong>Final Word</strong>:  There are one of two ways to go when trying to diagnose the NFL potential of Donario Alexander.  You can pop in one of the several big performances on tape he had in 2009 and easily fall in love with the 6’5 speedster.  He showed flashes of top notch ability with the ball in his hands and he was once ahead of former Tiger and 2009 Eagles’ first round pick Jeremy Maclin on the depth chart.  However Alexander has already been bit hard by the injury bug and he will enter the league with four knee surgeries on his record sheet.  His slight frame cannot go unnoticed considering how physical receivers have to be at the next level, and the latest injury suffered in Mobile at the Senior Bowl is yet another red flag.  We have seen injuries absolutely kill the stock of prospects in the past and despite the ability shown by Alexander in 2009, he could fall into the mid-to-late rounds.  He played in an friendly system at Missouri and he will enter the league fighting numerous uphill battles.  If he can stay on the field, Alexander has the potential to be a gamebreaker but the lack of short area quickness and of course the injury concerns, he will be crossed off several draft boards.</p>
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		<title>Jacoby Ford Scouting Report</title>
		<link>http://www.newerascouting.com/2010/03/10/jacoby-ford-scouting-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A true burner, can the 4.3 speed of Jacoby Ford propel him to the top two rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Jacoby Ford – Clemson</strong></p>
<p>Scout:  David Syvertsen</p>
<p>Height/Weight:  5’9 – 186</p>
<p>40 Time:  4.28</p>
<p>Pro Potential:  Santana Moss – Washington Redskins</p>
<p><strong>Position Traits</strong></p>
<p><strong>A</strong><strong>cceleration/Burst/Quickness</strong>:  Top tier rate of acceleration.  One of the fastest players in the country because of his initial burst off the line.  Remains balanced throughout and can explode off any point.</p>
<p><strong>Agility/Leaping Ability</strong>:  Does not get up and reach the ball at the apex of his leap.  Struggles to time his jumps well.  Runs low to the ground, which allows him to shift and bounce while keeping his balance.  Flexible from the waist on down.</p>
<p><strong>Blocking</strong>:  Does not always give top effort as a blocker.  I’ve seen him make zero effort to slow down a linebacker in space.  At his size he may not be much of a factor, but the effort needs to at least be there.</p>
<p><strong>Body Control/Adjustment:</strong> Not a natural adjuster to the ball downfield.  Stays on his feet but once his eye level changes, he becomes erratic and loses track of the ball.  Does not reach back for the ball with efficiency, will not come down with a lot of passes above his head.</p>
<p><strong>Concentration/Hands</strong>:  When the ball is placed where it should be, Ford looks very comfortable and natural.  However he lets the ball in to his body at times and tries to trap it.  I’ve seen too many nicely thrown passes bounce off his numbers.</p>
<p><strong>Release</strong>:  Very difficult to jam at the line because of his ability to stay low and remain shifty.  Gives the cornerback a very small area to pounce on and if that initial hit is not completely on, Ford’s quickness will get him that initial separation with ease.</p>
<p><strong>Route Running</strong>:  Really improved his routes in 2009.  Can cut on a dime, gets in and out of breaks with balance and speed.  Runs the deep-double routes effectively.  Baits defensive backs with head and body fakes.  Has picked up on the weaknesses of zone coverage by finding the holes, smart player.</p>
<p><strong>Size/Length/Hand Size</strong>:  At under 5’10, Ford will be fighting an uphill battle from the start.  He is not one of those smaller guys that can play big, but he can play comfortably within his role.  Has some muscle to his frame, more power than one would think.</p>
<p><strong>Speed</strong>:  One of the fastest players in this draft class.  National champion track star that possesses the speed that carries over on to the football field.</p>
<p><strong>Vision/Run After the Catch</strong>:  Has been used on reverses and screens numerous times.  Does well blockers in front of him, can find the small windows and explode through them.  58 career rushing attempts.  Does not break a lot of tackles but has been willing to run with power towards the end of plays for that extra yard or two.</p>
<p><strong>Final Word</strong>:  Jacoby Ford timed faster than any player at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine and unlike so other speed demons, he can actually perform on the field.  His speed can be used downfield, but Ford is mainly an underneath target that teams will want to use in the slot.  He averaged 13.4 yards per reception over the past two seasons, which is a low number for such a speed threat.  He may not be the every down receiver some thought he could be a few years ago, but his ability to initiate and maintain separation will be coveted by most teams in April.  He is also a weapon with the ball in his hands whether he is returning punts and kicks or getting it on reverses and screens.  His role may be limited at the next level, but the sub 4.3 speed combined with his football ability can make him an immediate impact player.  Since breaking his ankle in 2007, Ford has not missed a single game despite playing through sternum and rib injuries.  He is expected to be taken somewhere in the 3rd round but that sub 4.3 speed can vault him in to the 2nd.</p>
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		<title>Mardy Gilyard Scouting Report</title>
		<link>http://www.newerascouting.com/2010/02/28/mardy-gilyard-scouting-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[David Syvertsen breaks down one of the better YAC receivers in the 2010 class; Cincinnati's Mardy Gilyard]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mardy Gilyard – Cincinnati</strong></p>
<p>Scout:  David Syvertsen</p>
<p>Height/Weight:  6’0/187</p>
<p>40 Time:</p>
<p>Pro Potential:  Nate Burleson – Seattle Seahawks</p>
<p><strong>Position Traits</strong></p>
<p><strong>Acceleration/Burst/Quickness</strong>:  High effort with his early steps.  Can stop and go well, can reach top speed with his first few steps.  Appears to be faster than he is because of how quick he moves on the field.</p>
<p><strong>Agility/Leaping Ability</strong>:  Incredibly agile, very loose from the hips on down.  Can adjust his body with ease when leaping for the ball.  Appears to struggle with body control at times but he makes plays with his body in awkward positions with consistency.</p>
<p><strong>Blocking:</strong> Does not get a strong push and defensive backs can get off him easily.  But the effort downfield to throw that extra block to spring a back free in to the open field is always there.  Team player.</p>
<p><strong>Body Control/Body Adjustment</strong>:  His ability to adjust at the very last second to the placement of the ball is perhaps the most impressive part of his game.  Fully capable of turning his body 180 degrees at full speed and keeping his feet.  Nimble body never seems to be fully balanced, but he somehow keeps his feet under him.</p>
<p><strong>Concentration/Hands</strong>:  Sees the ball in every time.  Does not always catch the ball with his hands, likes to trap it with his body too often.  Has shown the tendency to drop easy passes.  Likes to start moving before he has control of the ball.  Eyes remain on an even keel when moving at full speed.</p>
<p><strong>Release</strong>:  Uses his quickness to avoid the jam.  But if a good press corner can get their hands on him, Gilyard will have to fight for too long to free himself up.  Can make himself small and slippery.</p>
<p><strong>Route Running</strong>:  Did not consistently run a diverse route tree at Cincinnati, but he showed he can get open with his ability to cut on a dime.  Tricks defensive backs with his head fakes and double moves.  Loose lower half allows him to really sell a fake.</p>
<p><strong>Separation</strong>:  Can free himself from a lone defender with ease.  Very good change of direction and sells his fakes well.  Struggles to get open downfield because of a lack of top end speed.  Could turn out to be a move-the-chains target.</p>
<p><strong>Size/Length/Hand Size</strong>:  Very thin frame, especially his lower half.  Average length and hand size.  Does not need to add a lot of weight, but he could use some more strength coming from his base.</p>
<p><strong>Speed</strong>:  Does not have the extra gear in space, can be caught from behind by defensive backs.  Does play fast when he needs to though.  Can set a cover man up by adjusting his speed downfield.  Deceptive.</p>
<p><strong>Vision/Run After the Catch</strong>:  Can see lanes and blocks transpire before they occur.  Outstanding with the ball in his hands.  Breaks a lot of tackles not based on power, but the ability to alter his body at the last second.  Can make himself small and slippery to tacklers.</p>
<p><strong>Final Word</strong>:  After a troubled past and a rough start to his career at Cincinnati that started off as a defensive back and suspension due to academic shortfalls, Gilyard broke out in 2008 as a dynamic playmaker that could do it all with the ball in his hands.  His reputation coming in to the league will revolve around his ability to return kicks and punts to the house (5 TDs over the past 2 seasons) but unlike many other return specialists, Gilyard’s promise as a receiver is very high.  Despite the lack of top end speed, Gilyard is a threat down the field because of his ability to make the difficult catch with a cover man draped all over him.  He will do most of his damage as a short and intermediate receiving option because he can find the tight windows and make those tough catches.  Once he has the ball in his hands, all bets are off as he will prove to be a threat to score every time.  He has an awkward running motion and will need to strengthen his lower half before he is fully ready to contribute every down, but the intangibles are there and he is a free spirit that loves the game.  He will likely be a 2nd-3rd rounder that pays immediate dividends as a returner and offers the upside as a complimentary receiver in the future.</p>
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		<title>Arrelious Benn Scouting Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:41:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Arrelious Benn<br />
6&#8217;2, 220 pounds | Wide receiver | Illinois</strong></p>
<p><strong>Agility: </strong>Only decent agility. Hips look a bit stiff when he  changes direction. Benn is mostly a power wide receiver in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/3425/Terrell_Owens">Terrell Owens</a> mold. Doesn’t have the quickness  to juke defenders in the open field.</p>
<p><strong>Blocking: </strong>This is an area where Benn excels. He’s said he  really likes to block and can really bully cornerbacks. When the run  isn’t coming to his side, he doesn’t always give a great effort in this  area.</p>
<p><strong>Body control: </strong>Benn is really, really good in this area. He’s a  strong receiver and uses that strength when he’s in the air to get  deceptive separation. Doesn’t lose his balance when he’s running his  routes.</p>
<p><strong>Hands: </strong>This is where Benn needs to improve. His pass-catching  technique is poor and he often catches the ball in his frame. Likes to  have the ball placed in a certain spot and doesn’t make many catches  away from his body. Cradle catches too often. Drops too many easy  receptions.</p>
<p><strong>Release: </strong>Benn was rarely jammed at the line because teams  played off coverage to avoid his power at the line. Has quick feet,  which he utilizes off the line. Takes very few false steps at the line.  Played a good deal out of the slot.</p>
<p><strong>Route running: </strong>Struggles some in his route running. Not very  crisp into and out of his cuts. Ran a lot of simple routes – 10-yard  digs, simple crossing patterns and short posts. At his best against the  zone where he can just find a hole and sit in it. Gets good separation  using a head fakes.</p>
<p><strong>Size: </strong>Benn has excellent size for a wide out with very good  strength. He uses this strength in the open field to break tackles.  Already has NFL strength and long arms.</p>
<p><strong>Speed: </strong>Benn’s straight-line speed is very good. But he has  some trouble getting up to that speed because he slows down a lot when  moving laterally. Once Benn gets into the open field, however, he’s hard  to track down.</p>
<p><strong>Vision: </strong>Uses his power really well in the open field. Can  break a lot of arm tackles. This helps make up for some issues he has  making defenders miss in the open field.</p>
<p><strong>Final word: </strong>Benn is somewhat of an enigma as a wide receiver.  The first thing you notice about Benn is his impressive size, strength  and speed. He’s also a very tough receiver who will go over the middle  and is a solid blocker.</p>
<p>However, the more you watch Benn and the more you’ll see his flaws  shine through. His hands are only average and he needs to improve his  catching mechanics. Benn will also require a good wide receivers coach  who can show him to run a greater variety of routes.</p>
<p>While some of Benn’s down 2009 season can be blamed on the Illinois  quarterback play and an early season ankle sprain, that’s not all of it.  Benn never did a great job of adjusting to poorly thrown passes or  working hard for the ball when it was in the air.</p>
<p>In three seasons, he finished with 159 catches for 2,221 yards and  seven touchdowns. Also used a gadget running back and returned kicks.</p>
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		<title>Dez Bryant Scouting Report</title>
		<link>http://www.newerascouting.com/2010/01/18/dez-bryant-scouting-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[David Syvertsen breaks down one of the most exciting players in the 2010 NFL Draft]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Dez Bryant – Oklahoma State</strong></p>
<p>Scout:  David Syvertsen</p>
<p>Height/Weight:  6’2 – 220</p>
<p>40 Time:</p>
<p>Pro Potential:  Terrell Owens – Buffalo Bills</p>
<p><strong>Position Traits</strong></p>
<p><strong>Acceleration/Burst/Quickness</strong>:  Outstanding quickness that can get him out in front right away.  Is going north the second his hands are on the ball.  Excellent short area quickness and ability to change direction at a high speed.</p>
<p><strong>Agility/Leaping Ability</strong>:  Consistently balanced which allows him to attack the ball in the air with full force.  An excellent receiver in jump ball situations that grabs the ball at the apex of his leap.  Can reach a very high vertical when leaving his feet from an awkward body position.  A huge weapon in the red zone.</p>
<p><strong>Blocking</strong>:  Has the body and strength to dominate as a blocker, but the effort is up and down.  Will run downfield on a big play to throw a block, but he is not the factor he is capable of being at the point of attack.</p>
<p><strong>Body Control/Body Adjustmen</strong>t:  Can be trusted to come down with the ball when the pass is not accurate.  Locates the ball early and positions his body well to make a last second adjustment for the catch.  Uses his big, strong frame to box out defensive backs like a power forward when the ball is up for grabs.  Very balanced athlete through all of his progressions.</p>
<p><strong>Concentration/Hands</strong>:  Will let the ball in to his body at times, but possesses a strong pair of hands.  At his best when near the end zone, knows how and when to deliver.  Will be hesitant over the middle after he receives a big hit, but for the most part he is willing to sacrifice his body.</p>
<p><strong>Release</strong>:  Very tough to jam at the line.  Has the blend of power, size, and quickness to combat any sort of press coverage.  Does not have a ton of experience against press coverage and he will need to work on technique in this area.</p>
<p><strong>Route Running</strong>:  Can be used in all three levels of the passing game.  Runs hard, aggressive route underneath that get plenty of separation.  Reads coverages very well and works the seams with deceptions and explosion.  Runs double routes exceptionally well, uses entire body to sell a defensive back.  Explodes out of cuts.  Does not break down and turn 90 or 180 degrees quick enough.</p>
<p><strong>Separation</strong>:  Obtains consistent separation with quickness rather than speed.  Also uses his body to keep the defender away from the ball, giving the quarterback more space to work with in traffic.</p>
<p><strong>Size/Length/Hand Size</strong>:  Ask any coach Bryant has worked under, and it won’t take long to hear about the freakishly large hands he has.  The football fits in to them as if it were a junior league ball.  May not have the ideal height for the position but he is close enough.  Thicker than the average wide receiver.</p>
<p><strong>Speed</strong>:  Does not have elite timed speed but he plays more than fast enough on game day.  Tough to catch in the open field, will run away from defenders when he has the initial separation.</p>
<p><strong>Vision/Run After the Catch</strong>:  Outstanding with the ball in his hands.  One of the best punt returners in the country.  Dangerous in the screen package because of his yards after catch ability.  Strong runner that does not dance around tacklers, will lower the shoulder.  Also has the quick hips to miss tacklers that put their heads down.  Uses and sets up blocks like a running back.</p>
<p><strong>Final Word</strong>:  Bryant’s top tier talent is undeniable, as he grades out across the board near or at the top in every category.  However, before this season began there was the notion that he had the stereotypical star-receiver Prima Donna.  Then he was suspended by the NCAA for the remainder of the 2009 season as a result of lying to officials concerning a relationship he had with Deion Sanders.  On top of that, Bryant shares the same agent as Michael Crabtree, the Niners first round pick from 2009 that held out until October.  If intangibles were not in the picture, Bryant would be a sure thing top 5 pick.  He is ready for NFL action right now and can contribute as both a receiver an return specialist.  He scored 21 total touchdowns in his last full season, and that kind of playmaking ability is sought after by every team in the league.  If he can impress through workouts and private interviews prior to draft day, Bryant will surely hear his name called in the top half of the first round, even as high as the top 5.</p>
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		<title>Demaryius Thomas Scouting Report</title>
		<link>http://www.newerascouting.com/2010/01/16/demaryius-thomas-scouting-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A potential star, but with serious bust potential. David Syvertsen takes a look at Demaryius Thomas]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Demaryius Thomas – Georgia Tech</strong></p>
<p>Scout:  David Syvertsen</p>
<p>Height/Weight:  6’3 – 230</p>
<p>40 Time:</p>
<p>Pro Potential:  Andre Johnson – Houston Texans</p>
<p><strong>Position Traits</strong></p>
<p><strong>Acceleration/Burst/Quickness</strong>:  Has long, powerful strides that can get him to top speed in a blink.  Does not look explosive because of his long strides but he can get going with the best of them.  Lacks short area quickness, struggles when he has to shorten his strides.</p>
<p><strong>Agility/Leaping Ability</strong>:  Well balanced athlete with strong hips.  Does not make the last second short area movement to avoid hits however.  Can out leap most if not all defensive backs.  Gathers himself and times the leaps well to snatch the ball at the apex of his jump.</p>
<p><strong>Blocking</strong>:  Top tier blocker.  Comes from an offensive system that had him making important blocks countless times week in and week out.  Completely takes defensive backs out of a play, very strong from head to toe.  Uses proper technique with knee bend and straight arms.  Gives good effort and enjoys the physical part of the game.</p>
<p><strong>Body Control/Adjustment</strong>:  Very balanced that can adjust left, right, and upward very well.  Struggles when going down to the ground while trying to make a catch.  Was often sent downfield and had the quarterback simply throw it up and Thomas consistently adjusted his body position to make the tough catch.</p>
<p><strong>Concentration/Hands</strong>:  Rarely drops a ball within his reach, but does have the occasional lapse in concentration when nobody is around him.  Has enormous, strong hands that easily control the football.  A pure hands catcher, rarely lets it get into his body.</p>
<p><strong>Release</strong>:  Is more than physical/strong enough to toss away a corner in press coverage.  Just needs more experience and work on technique to properly get in to his route against press coverage.  Rarely saw it in college because he is too physical for most if not all collegiate corners.</p>
<p><strong>Route Running</strong>:  Very green as a route runner.  Ran an extremely limited tree at Georgia Tech because of the simple scheme.  Rounds his cuts and takes too many steps when he need to make a 90 degree or 180 degree turn.  Needs a lot of work in this area.</p>
<p><strong>Separation</strong>:  Does not consistently get the separation underneath.  The further downfield he gets, the more separation he obtains.  However because he is a long strider, his shorter routes do not get the necessary separation.</p>
<p><strong>Size/Length/Hand Size</strong>:  Has the body of a small tight end.  Enormous frame with a lot of weel evedloped muscle.  Long arms and enormous hands.  Makes the football like tiny when he is carrying it.</p>
<p><strong>Speed</strong>:  Has showed elite speed in the open field.  Has run away from some fast defensive backs in the ACC.  Appears slower than he is because of the length of his strides.</p>
<p><strong>Vision/Run After the Catch</strong>:  A weapon in the screen game.  Very tough to tackle because of his size and power in his legs.  More of a straight line runner than a guy that has the wiggle to make guys miss.</p>
<p><strong>Final Word</strong>:  In a scheme where the run comes first, second, and third, the ability of Thomas was not put on full display over the past few years.  If he had been playing in an NFL pro set offense, Thomas could be the most sought after receiver in this class.  But because of his lack of experience running the full route tree and reading coverages, he is going to enter the league as a raw talent that needs a lot of coaching.  The ceiling with this player is just as high as any receiver in this class, yet he will likely be available in the second round.  Considering his strong work ethic and love for all aspects of the game, one has to believe that Thomas is going to mold himself in to a top flight receiver in the NFL.  Once he learns the little details surrounding technique, he is going to be a legit number one receiver that can do it all.</p>
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		<title>Jordan Shipley Scouting Report</title>
		<link>http://www.newerascouting.com/2010/01/15/jordan-shipley-scouting-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wes Welker version 2.0? Check out our look at Texas wide receiver Jordan Shipley]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Jordan Shipley – Texas</strong></p>
<p>Scout:  David Syvertsen</p>
<p>40 Time:</p>
<p>Height/Weight:  6’0 – 195</p>
<p>Pro Potential:  Greg Jennings – Green Bay Packers</p>
<p><strong>Position Traits</strong></p>
<p><strong>Acceleration/Burst/Quickness</strong>:  Reaches his top speed with just a few strides.  Has elite initial explosion as he finds the crease and bursts through it.  Very hard to cover underneath because of the quickness in change of direction.</p>
<p><strong>Agility/Leaping Ability</strong>:  Makes defenders miss in tight spaces.  Flexible and balanced hips can get him to change direction with ease.  Doesn’t win a lot of jump ball competitions.  Won’t out-leap bigger defensive backs.</p>
<p><strong>Blocking</strong>:  Competitive blocker that uses strong hands to lock on top smaller defensive backs.  Always hustling towards the ball in hope of throwing the downfield block.</p>
<p><strong>Body Control/Body Adjustment</strong>:  Well balanced when running routes and with the ball in his hands.  Does not reach back away from his momentum well on a poorly thrown ball.  Can look stiff at times when the ball is not out in front of him.</p>
<p><strong>Concentration/Hands</strong>:  May have the strongest pair of hands in comparison to all the receivers in this class.  Ball just sticks to them with very little wiggle when contact is made.  Makes the tough catches over the middle.  Has no issues putting his body on the line.</p>
<p><strong>Release</strong>:  Has the quick first two steps to avoid the strong punches in press coverage.  Strong arms and hands can throw a corner off balance and get him that initial separation.</p>
<p><strong>Route Running</strong>:  Ran a complex route tree at Texas.  Runs the downfield double routes as good as anyone.  Makes the cuts and breaks at full speed without rounding his route.</p>
<p><strong>Separation</strong>:  Can get away from a defender with ease in the underneath and intermediate passing game.  Remains balanced throughout his breaks which gives him the advantage over the defender.  Does not have the elite speed to gain and maintain separation deep.</p>
<p><strong>Size/Length/Hand Size</strong>:  Has average to below average height and length for an NFL wide receiver.  Has enough bulk to outmuscle defensive backs however.  Hands are big and strong.</p>
<p><strong>Speed</strong>:  Appears to be faster than he really is because of his rapid acceleration.  Has run away from some fast defensive backs over the past two years.  Hard to catch in the open field, may be one of those players that runs faster than a 40 time.</p>
<p><strong>Vision/Run After the Catch</strong>:  Very savvy with the ball in his hands.  Can find the smallest of creases and burst through them.  Has plenty of experience as a return specialist.  3 touchdowns as a punt returner over the past two seasons.</p>
<p><strong>Final Word</strong>:  Shipley is the kind of receiver that is NFL ready and will contribute right away if given the opportunity.  What he lacks in talent and measurables is made up for in his ability to run crisp routes and consistently catch the football.  He will be a weapon on third downs because he is incredibly difficult to cover underneath a la Wes Welker.  He will never be the number one guy but he is the perfect complement to a strong passing attack.  He has a good head on his shoulders and he is a guy that works hard on all of the little things to make him a strong receiver.  He should be off the board in the second round but there is a chance he breaks in to the late first like Anthony Gonzalez did in 2007.</p>
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		<title>Golden Tate Scouting Report</title>
		<link>http://www.newerascouting.com/2010/01/03/golden-tate-scouting-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Notre Dame's stud receiver Golden Tate is in the 2010 NFL Draft. Here's our take]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Golden Tate- Notre Dame</strong></p>
<p>5’11/195</span></p>
<p>Pro Comparison: Steve Smith, Carolina  Panthers</p>
<p>Projected Round: Late 1<sup>st</sup>-Early  2<sup>nd</sup></p>
<p><strong>Scout: Eric Loomis</p>
<p>Vision:</strong> Tate possesses tremendous  vision in the open field.  Very adept at finding cutback lanes  when running with the football.  Easily identifies soft spots in  zone coverage and sees his running lanes well.  Plays like a running  back once he gets his hands on the ball.</p>
<p><strong>Speed:</strong> Top end speed is not elite,  but is above average.  Possesses an elite first step and his explosiveness  out of his break allows him to outrun defenders despite not possessing  elite straight line speed.  Has great “football speed.”</p>
<p><strong>Agility: </strong>Shows the ability to be a  very shifty runner in space. Possesses good hips and a very fluid stride.  Lateral movement allows him to slip out of tacklers and cut on a dime.</p>
<p><strong>Blocking:</strong> Flashes the ability to throw  a solid block in the running game occasionally, but does not do it consistently.  Seems to not have much of an interest in blocking downfield. This must  be improved upon.</p>
<p><strong>Body Control:</strong> Has the ability to make  plays on the sideline at the NFL level. Tate shows the ability to adjust  to balls in the air and to out play defenders for the ball, but at times  needs to work harder at getting through the defender to make the play.</p>
<p><strong>Hands:</strong> Tate possesses very strong hands.  Has shown the ability to make the catch while taking the hit, but is  not always consistent. Seems to lose focus at times leading to drops.  Occasionally lets the ball get into his body when he should use his  hands to make the catch.</p>
<p><strong>Release:</strong> Does well fighting through  the jam despite his size. Possesses tremendous explosion off the line  allowing him to fight through press coverage and get deep. His first  step forces defenders to play off him or put the defense in a situation  where help is needed over the top.</p>
<p><strong>Route Running:</strong> Route running needs  to be improved. Has a tendency to round off the top of his routes at  times. Needs to work back to the ball better. Certain routes look sloppy  at times.</p>
<p><strong>Technique:</strong> Tate is still learning the  position as he played RB in high school and has only been a receiver  for three years. Shows the ability be fundamentally sound in all aspects  of the game, but needs to do it more consistently.</p>
<p><strong>Final Word: </span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Golden Tate has the potential to be  an elite playmaker and a game breaker at the NFL level. His ability  to run after the catch and to break tackles makes him a threat to go  for 6 points every time he touches the ball. His versatility is unmatched  by any other receiver in this class, however he is not without faults.  His attitude currently leaves something to be desired in that he seems  to give up on plays that aren’t too him and gets down if things aren’t  going his way. He definitely has the swagger and cockiness of the modern  day elite receiver and if he can get his talents to perform as consistently  as his mouth does, the sky is the limit.</p>
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		<title>Breaking News: Dezmon Briscoe</title>
		<link>http://www.newerascouting.com/2009/12/04/breaking-news-dezmon-briscoe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe will forego his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL Draft. Briscoe joins a talented senior group, strengthened by Oklahoma State junior Dez Bryant. See our complete list of underclassmen entering the 2010 Draft. Wide Receiver Rankings]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe will forego his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL Draft. <span id="more-659"></span></p>
<p>Briscoe joins a talented senior group, strengthened by Oklahoma State junior Dez Bryant.</p>
<p>See our complete list of <a href="http://www.newerascouting.com/nfl-draft/2010-nfl-draft-underclassmen/">underclassmen</a> entering the 2010 Draft.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.newerascouting.com/offense-ratings/wide-receiver/">Wide Receiver Rankings</a></p>
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