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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the post that everyone has been waiting for, the quarterbacks. Take a look and see where they rank as well as their scouting reports and decide which QB you think that your team should draft to lead them for the next 10 years. As with every draft and with QB&#8217;s I am sure [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is the post that everyone has been waiting for, the quarterbacks. Take a look and see where they rank as well as their scouting reports and decide which QB you think that your team should draft to lead them for the next 10 years. As with every draft and with QB&#8217;s I am sure that someone on this list will come out of no where and be the next Tom Brady (6th round) and one of these guys that are projected to go at the top of the draft will turn into the next Akili Smith, or David Klingler. The draft is not an exact science, so take all of this info and play GM for the day and decide who you would take.</p>
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 359pt;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="477">
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<col style="width: 39pt;" width="52"></col>
<col style="width: 33pt;" width="44"></col>
<col style="width: 83pt;" width="111"></col>
<col style="width: 28pt;" width="37"></col>
<col style="width: 39pt;" width="52"></col>
<col style="width: 32pt;" width="42"></col>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">1</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">12</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Ryan</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Matt<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Boston College</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6046v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">228v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.95v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">I</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Chance to be a very   good one. Can make all of the necessary throws<span> </span>Accurate in the short and intermediate   zones. Will throw off back foot some, but his forte was throwing the seam   passer. Smart player who won&#8217;t be overwhelmed. Better from the gun then from   under the center. Had some questions about his ability to see the underneath   zone, but really liked this players stroke. Playing with a very limited   surrounding cast. A one man show. Round # 1.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper144/stills/2x6s38da.jpg" alt="Matt Ryan" /></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">2</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">5</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Flacco</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Joe<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Delaware U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6063v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">236v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.86v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">I</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Has outstanding size,   body strength and an A-1 throwing arm. Was an accurate thrower who didn&#8217;t   lose his composure in pressure situation.<span> </span>Very poised while posessing solid intangibles. Sorts things out well.   Good ball placement on short and intermediate throws. Not a threat to run the   ball, but can make time while showing good rush sense.<span> </span>Surprisingly effective throwing on the   move. High ceiling player with strong 2nd round draft potential.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper781/stills/o808t19w.jpg" alt="Joe Flacco" /></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">3</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">7</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Henne</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Chad</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Michigan U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6027v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">230v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.95v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">I</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Experienced 4 year   regular who played injured for much of 07.<span> </span>Has a very strong arm and was tough minded but I thought he was   streaky with his accuracy, Throw mechanics need some work, and was marginal   to escape, but I liked his overall game. Improved throwing touch and flair   control. Was not a threat to run the football but is strong and can make time   in the pocket. Played much of the 07 less then 100%.<span> </span>Round<span> </span>2 draft consideration.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://skinnymoose.com/collegeathletics/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/henne.jpg" alt="Chad Henne" /></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">4</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">12</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Brohm</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Brian</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Louisville U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6027v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">230v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.85v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">I</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Productive,   experienced system quarterback.<span> </span>Accurate in the under zones and showed a relatively quick arm.<span> </span>Distributes the ball well and can manage   the game effectively.<span> </span>Can&#8217;t move or   get away from the blitz. Lacks a big arm.<span> </span>Marginal on intermediate or the deep ball accruacy. Had problems   locating the backside backer on some under throws. Anoher in a long line of   overrated Louisville QB&#8217;s.<span> </span>Back up   playing potential.<span> </span>Mid to late second   round consideration</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper964/stills/436ce9fa65991-99-1.jpg" alt="Brian Brohm" /></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">5</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">10</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Booty</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">John   David<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">USC</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6023v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">218v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.93v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">F</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Does   nothing to get you real excited as a player, but is an efficient serviceable   quarterback. Has an adequate throwing arm, was an accurate short and   intermediate passer.<span> </span>Can throw   effectively on the move.<span> </span>Good decision   maker who is getting the most out of his ability. Football smart.<span> </span>I would today view him as a back up player   within the league who when called upon could potentially contribute.<span> </span>3th to 4th round draft potential.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">6</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">3</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Woodson</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Andre<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Kentucky U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6040v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">229v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.86v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">I</td>
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<td class="xl30" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Long deliberate   throwing delivery.<span> </span>Didn&#8217;t sense the   rush especially well and took too many sacks. Awkward touch passer and   throwing on the move. Marginal deep passer. Good looking physically<span> </span>(strong and proportioned). System passer.   More questions then answers; Read entire field?<span> </span>Process? Put ball in tight windows?<span> </span>Round 4 &#8211; 5 consideration</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">7</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">10</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Brink</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Alex<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Washington St</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6022v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">211v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">5.02v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">F</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Four year regular.   Improved throwing release and delivery.<span> </span>Highly intelligent and experienced player. Needs work on his deep   ball, but overall was both productive and efficient. Accurate passer in the   under zones who was poised and made good throwing decisions. Improved   throwing delivery and release point. Can throw from awkward positions and on   the move. A whole lot better then I had expected.<span> </span>Late round (6 &#8211; 7) draft consideration</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">8</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">14</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Morris</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Bernard</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Marshall U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6030v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">223v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.76v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">I</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Had 1 off field   incident which might come into play. Biggest<span> </span>surprise of 2007. Top athlete, who can make time in the pocket, escape   and spin the ball .<span> </span>Has a very live   arm &amp; although he had things he will need to improve (locks on his   primary, will flush quickly and work receivers) I loved how he delivered the   ball.<span> </span>Can stick it into a tight   seam.<span> </span>Streaky with his accruacy.<span> </span>Has the tools to be something special down   the line. Consider rounds 4.- 5</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">9</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">10</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Ainge</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Erik<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Tennessee U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6054v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">225v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">5.04v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">F</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Is a big athlete good   looking player a great deal of playing experience, but I was extremely   disappointed in his arm strength, throwing accruacy (particularly deep) and   decision making skills. Has an over the top throwing delivery but does not   throw a tight ball.<span> </span>Was neither quick   or highly mobile in the pocket. or as a runner.<span> </span>Didn&#8217;t see much in the way of creativity or   instincts particularly when you consider his playing background. Round 6 &#8211; 7</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">10</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">14</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Morelli</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Anthony</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Penn St</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6035v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">231v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">5.09v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">F</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Has all the tools you   look for in a QB; an athletic body, very strong throwing arm &amp; far better   movement then I had expected, but is acutely under coached &amp; unprepared   for the job of being a professional QB.<span> </span>Has a violent over hand delivery &amp; when he&#8217;s on his game has as   much ability as anyone in the draft. Can make all the throws; out, dig, fade   and comeback, Going to have to start from square 1 with this player, but has   a big upside. A<span> </span>6th &#8211; 7th round steal.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">11</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">15</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Brennan</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Colt<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Hawaii U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6023v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">207v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.95e</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">F</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">System QB who has at   best an adequate throwing arm and a very funky throwing delivery. Deep arm   was highly questionable. Marginal ability to get away from pressure.Accurate   and efficient on the underneath stuff. Is tough minded and showed good   instincts.<span> </span>Has put up some   unbelieveable throwing numbers, but his poor performance at the Senior Bowl   and vs San Jose can also not be overlooked. Would give<span> </span>6th to 7th round draft consideration.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">12</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">7</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">O&#8217;Connell</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Kevin</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">San Diego St</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6051v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">223v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.64v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">I</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Athletic big man.<span> </span>Has a big arm but was inconsistent with his   accuracy and ball placement.<span> </span>Has come   a long way in the past season, but I still feel he has a very long way to come.   Has impressive movement for a big man and threw adequately on the move.<span> </span>Led State in rushing in 2007. Has a   chance.<span> </span>Late round draft (7) or   priority free agent consideration.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">13</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">11</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Johnson</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Joshua</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">U of San Diego</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6026v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">213v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.55v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">I</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Is a good looking   athlete who put up some very impressive numbers at a very low level of   competition. Moves around well in the pocket showing both mobility and   running skills. Don&#8217;t think he was a quick decision maker, but also didn&#8217;t   put the football in harm&#8217;s way too often. Very effecient at a low level of   play. Put up some very impressive numbers, but I don&#8217;t like his arm and will   needs a great deal of work with his mechanics. Rd. # 7 or PFA</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">14</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">13</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Ostrander</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">T.C.</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Stanford U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6021v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">227v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">5.00e</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">F</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Has a quick arm and   was an effective passer underneath. Overall arm strength was at best adequate   and I didn&#8217;t see much in the way of mobility or pocket presence.<span> </span>Felt he competed hard and made good   decisions, but overall has just an outside chance of factoring at the pro   level. Struggled some with the deep ball.<span> </span>Streaks of inaccuracy. Durability concerns. Has a chance to be a   third, but really don&#8217;t see special skills with this player. 7th or priority   free agent.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">15</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">9</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Keller</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Sam<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Nebraska U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6035v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">241v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">5.03v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28">F</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Senior   transfer with size and a strong arm, but doesn&#8217;t have the movement, quickness   and or feet to play beyond this level of play.<span> </span>Streaky with accuracy and I would have to   question his overall decision making skills. Good physical stature. Started   quickly but appeared to regress as the season progressed. Doesn&#8217;t appear to   know where people were on the field. A check down guy. Free agent with just   an outside chance to factor.<span> </span></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">16</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">8</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Roach</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Brad</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Catawba</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6056v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">250v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">5.18v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28"></td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Has a strong arm and a   quicker and more mobile then I originally expected.<span> </span>Is a three year regular. Is a three year   regular with a quick compact throwing delivery.<span> </span>Showed adequate throwing accuracy (will   work receivers some). Needs to use his lower half better.<span> </span>Marginal run skills, but showed the ability   to aviod and make time in the pocket. Has little in the way of a surrounding   cast.<span> </span>Possible late round selection,   but more likely a priority free agent.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">17</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">12</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Smith</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Paul</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Tulsa U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6012v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">208v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.97v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28"></td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Smith is a heady   performer with good playing intangables.<span> </span>Is smart, aware and was an accurate thrower in the underneith   zones.<span> </span>Got the ball out quickly always   (cocked to throw), can look off defenders and made good throwing   decisions.<span> </span>Has a barely adequate arm   and was not imposing physically. Functional, but doesn&#8217;t have starting   potential in my estimation.<span> </span>Possible   late draft, but more likely a free agent. Possible third or practice squad   performer.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">18</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">2</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Santos</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Ricky<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">New Hampshire U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6011v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">215v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">5.03v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28"></td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Very smart,   experienced, productive and efficient.<span> </span>Prepares himseld well. Instinctive school yard type player in the Doug   Flutie type mold.<span> </span>A four year regular   who has put up some very impressive numbers during his college playing   career. Was an accurate thrower who distributed the football well.<span> </span>Good anticipation ability to make plays.   Appears shorter then then his listed height. Wouldn&#8217;t bet against him making   it, but isn&#8217;t exactly what you are looking for.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">19</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">3</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Wright</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Kyle</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Miami U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6033v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">218v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.90v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28"></td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Big good looking   athlete who has been given every opportunity to succeed, but has never done   it over the long haul.<span> </span>Has a strong   arm<span> </span>and tools you look for, but is not   an accurate passer nor did he make consistently good throwing decisions.<span> </span>Didn&#8217;t think he consistently threw the   football on time and in all games viewed, really worked the receivers. I have   to believe that the pro game is going to be just too fast for this   player.<span> </span>Priority free agent.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">20</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">15</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Flynn</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Matt<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">LSU</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6022v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">231v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.81v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28"></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Has too many things to   fix with this player&#8217;s throwing mechanics. Not an accurate passer on   intermediate and deep throws. Barely adequate arm strength his ball appeared   to have little life coming out of his hand.<span> </span>Didn&#8217;t look off defenser (stares down primary)<span> </span>dellivery quickness. Mobility and pocket   presense were marginal. Did show both toughness and made some plays at   critical times during the 07 season, but I see him as having just marginal   play potential.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">21</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">17</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Hill</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Nick</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Southern Illinois U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6025v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">216v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.85v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28"></td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Western   Kentucky transfer.<span> </span>Left hand QB with   better then expected athletic ability (former basketball player) Liked his   size and the ability to make time with his feet.<span> </span>Made good throwing deceisons   underneith.<span> </span>Didn&#8217;t like his throwing   mechanics (very deliberate throwing stroke) and his arm was just   adequate.<span> </span>Lots of things to fix (poor   footwork), but has size and put up some impressive numbers. Free agent<span> </span>with practice squad potential<span> </span></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">22</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">1</td>
<td class="xl28" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Lee</td>
<td class="xl28" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Xavier<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl28" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Florida St</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6030v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">233v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.88v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28"></td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Top prep QB recruit   with size and<span> </span>a very strong arm. Can   get the ball out quickly when he sees things down the field.<span> </span>Can throw on the move and<span> </span>had adequate throwing accuracy. Is just not   a quick processor and has been very inconsistent over his entire college   playing career..<span> </span>Has a strong athletic   body and moved around surprisingly well, but the professional game is going   to be just too fast for this individual. Developmental potential only.<span> </span>Game too fast.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">23</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">10</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Dixon</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Dennis</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Oregon U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6032v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">195v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.60e</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28"></td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Very   thin and lacks the throwing mechanics you look for in a pro QB prospect. Has   an adequate arm, but showed little touch and his mechanics were poor.. More   of a dart thrower then a pure passer. Improved decision maker in 07, and   really took to the new playing system,but in the end there are still far too   many things to be fixed.<span> </span>Had a late   season injury (Lt Knee ACL) and is also in the Atlanta Braves farm   system.<span> </span>Wouldn&#8217;t consider with my   club.<span> </span></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">24</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">12</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">Mitchell</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Blake</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">So Carolina U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6026v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">219v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.95e</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28"></td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Was a highly recruited   prep player who did not come close to playing to his full playing potential   at the college level.<span> </span>Has size, a good   throwing arm snd more then adequate movement in the pocket.<span> </span>Was disappointed in his throwing accruacy   and decision making.<span> </span>Showed a tendency   to hold the football, but mechanically can get the ball out quickly.<span> </span>Has had some off the field problems and I   would question his dependability.<span> </span>Too   inconsistent in his play</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">25</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">15</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">O&#8217;Hara</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 33pt;" width="44">Ryan</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 83pt;" width="111">Central Oklahoma U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 28pt;" width="37">QB</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 39pt;" width="52">6060e</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">230e</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45"></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 21pt;" width="28"></td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 334pt;" colspan="9" width="444">Arizona and Scottsdale   CC transfer.<span> </span>Has rare size and better   throwing skills them I ex[ected.<span> </span>Good   athlete also lettered in basketball at Arizona.<span> </span>Top prep QB prospect. Needs some help with   his footwork, but his delivery was short and quick.<span> </span>Poor sourounding cast and injury limited   his playing production in 2007 (6 TD&#8217;s and 13 Int) but I liked the way he   spun the football.<span> </span>Going to have to   work on ball placement and deep accruacy. Not a washout.</td>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the draft just a day away, it is finally time to reveal the scouting reports of the top offensive players in the country and we will start with the TE;s 3 28 Keller Dustin Purdue U TE 6020v 242v 4.59v G Very impressive athlete who only lacks size to become a top pro TE [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the draft just a day away, it is finally time to reveal the scouting reports of the top offensive players in the country and we will start with the TE;s</p>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">3</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">28</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Keller</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Dustin</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Purdue U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6020v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">242v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.59v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">G</td>
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<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">Very impressive   athlete who only lacks size to become a top pro TE or H.<span> </span>Runs extremely well, has excellent body   control, and hands to catch the ball on or off his person. A legitimate up   the seam threat who flashed run instincts to go along with the strength to   break secured tackles. Adequate blocker who initially gets into his block,   but didn&#8217;t finish with any consistentcy. Will need to improve his overall   functional play strength. Late 1 top of 2nd consideration.</p>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">1</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">83</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Davis</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Fred</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">USC</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6030v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">255v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.73v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">G</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">Outstanding prep wide   receiver (10.8 100M). Is still in many ways a work in progres who has not   come near his potential as a player.Good initial quickness on his get off.   Got in and out of a break on his under routes while posing an up the seam   threat. Improving as a blocker although needs to finish with far more   consistentcy. Not there yet, but in time will give a club the best two way   potential in this year&#8217;s draft.<span> </span>Possible 1st<span> </span>top of 2nd   consideration.</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">2</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">13</td>
<td class="xl28" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Bennett</td>
<td class="xl28" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Martellus<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl28" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Texas A&amp;M</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6061v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">259v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.69v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">I</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">Has a great body and   potentially is one talented football player. A physical player at the point   of attack with very good body control particularly for a big man.<span> </span>Is much improved as a receiver. Had some   concentration drops, but I like catching radius and his ability to win in   traffic. Far more physical then I had originally expected. Can drop his   weight and get in and out of a route effectively.<span> </span>Is young and said to be a &#8220;me   guy&#8221; who will need to mature.<span> </span>Round 1 consideration.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">4</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">89</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Carlson</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">John<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Notre Dame</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6051v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">251v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.89v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">F</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">Big, smart, athletic,   experienced, instinctive football player. Felt he caught the ball well in the   under zones although in not a true seam threat (lacks foot speed). Not really   nifty after the catch, but did show some body strength, got north-south and worked   to finish.<span> </span>Inline was an adequate   blocker who came off flat backed, hit on the rise and stayed with his blocks.   A solid back up early who could in time develop into a solid regular. Round #   3 draft consideration</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">5</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">82</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Stevens</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Craig<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">California U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6032v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">254v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.63v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">I</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">An impressive ball   player. Has a good frame to add bulk and strength, runs well and is very   solid athlete. I felt he had wide receiver type hands and the quickness and   speed to threaten up the seam. As a blocker, wasn&#8217;t either punishing or a big   finisher, but was smart and efficient. Positions after contact (brings his   feet around) and stays with blocks. Very good feet and balance. Solid H back   prospect who should factor in the mid rounds (4th to 5th).</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">6</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">80</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Cottam</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Brad</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Tennessee U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6074v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">270v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.74v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">I</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">Injured for most of   the 2007 season.<span> </span>Is extremely tall   with long limbs and big hands. The best area of his game was without question   in the passing game. Has very good hands, a wide receiving radius and was   extremely difficut to stop in the under zones. Used his body to shield   defenders from the football. Will have a difficult time functioning as a   blocker at the pro level (high center of gravity &#8211; can&#8217;t leverage the point).   Second day draft consideration</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">7</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">82</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Rucker</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Martin</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Missouri U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6047v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">251v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.71v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">I</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">A late bloomer who is   a one dimentional TE prospect.<span> </span>Catches   well and was a strong runner after the catch. Money in the bank in the under   zones.<span> </span>Lacks the true speed to pose an   up the seam threat. Is neither as quick or fast as I originally expected and   lacks the essential core strength necessary to contribute at the point of   attack.<span> </span>Played too high and got little   or no movement.<span> </span>Needs to fit into your   offensive scheme.<span> </span>Rd 3-4 draft   consideration.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">8</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">80</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Freeman-Davis</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Kellen</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Michigan St</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6064v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">262v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.64v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">E</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">Has size and flashed   catching skills. Has the ability to run down the seam, but I felt he was   stiff and didn&#8217;t get in and out of his under routes especially well. Can&#8217;t   and didn&#8217;t appear to have much &#8220;want to&#8221; blocking inline. Dropped   too many balls in critical situations. A classic underachiever (should   dominate in all aspects, but didn’t).<span> </span>High maintenance. Mid round consideration.<span> </span>Draft consideration rounds 4 &#8211; 5.</td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">9</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">18</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Tamme</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Jacob<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Kentucky U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6034v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">236v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.59v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">G</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">In the right system   could become a very effective player. Can run (straight line), catch and   advance the ball.<span> </span>Good to find and   settle in the zone hole. Outstanding ball skills. Smart player with great   intangibles. Poses a vertical up the seam threat. Disappointing in traffic.   Ineffective contributor within the running game (marginal blocker).<span> </span>Too stiff to play WR and not stout enough   for TE. Draft consideration 4 &#8211; 5.</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">10</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">82</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Barnidge</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Gary<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Louisville U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6055v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">243v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.65v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">J</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">Has physical   limitations; isn&#8217;t big by today&#8217;s standards, was stiff &amp; mechanical in   his movement and doesn&#8217;t have good play strength, but none the less is a very   under rated ball player. Is smart, showed good route awareness, was tough,   competitive, caught and advanced the ball up the field after the catch is   going to have to improve his block skills, but should fill the role of a   steady back-up TE within the league. 4 &#8211; 5 draft consideration</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">11</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">16</td>
<td class="xl28" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Finley</td>
<td class="xl28" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Jermichael</td>
<td class="xl28" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Texas U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6042v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">243v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.85v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">J</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">Was injured for much   of the 2007 season.<span> </span>Has rare size and   a huge receiving radius and although realize he has a tremendous amount of   playing potential, but I thought he lacked concentration and consistency.   Tracks the ball extremely well.<span> </span>I   particularly liked the way he adjusted to the deep ball.<span> </span>Very awkward getting into a lateral break   (plants his heels). Still too many unknowns to consider this player in either   of the first day</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">12</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">19</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Finley</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Joe Jon</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Oklahoma U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6062v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">254v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.95v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">F</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">A former prep   quarterback with good hands and intelligence.<span> </span>Was effective in the under zones, but was not what I would consider an   up the seam threat. Along the line of scrimmage is a try hard guy, but   doesn&#8217;t have the leg strength and power to either sustain and or finish (does   work at it) If he matures physically, I see him as factoring as a second or   third tight end and special teams contributor. Has 5th to 7th round draft   potential.</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">13</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">14</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Strong</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Darrell<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Pittsburgh U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6040v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">268v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.83v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">I</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<tr style="height: 37.5pt;" height="50">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 37.5pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="50"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">Has had some off the   field and dedication issues. Prep quarterback and WR. Has excellent size for   the position to go along with solid athletic skills, but has never been a   fulltime regular at the position. Much improved in 2007 as a blocker and   impressed me with his Hula Bowl receiving ability. In the passing game, I   felt he needed room to be effective (didn&#8217;t see him win a contested battle   for the football). See him as a solid<span> </span>back up at the professional level. Rounds 6-7.</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="21">14</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 25pt;" width="33">80</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 37pt;" width="49">Haynos</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 50pt;" width="66">Joey<span> </span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 72pt;" width="96">Maryland U</td>
<td class="xl24" style="width: 26pt;" width="34">TE</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 38pt;" width="50">6075v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 32pt;" width="42">266v</td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 34pt;" width="45">4.92v</td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">F</td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt;" width="1"></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; width: 25pt;" width="33" height="49"></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 339pt;" colspan="10" width="448">Has   a basketball background.<span> </span>Good athlete   who caught the ball well in the under zones.<span> </span>Can reach and extend for the ball . Wasn&#8217;t flashy or insitinctive, but   turned it up and advanced the ball.<span> </span>Not a power player (may well be too tall).<span> </span>Has a very high center of gravity which   made it difficult for him to leverage people inline.<span> </span>Not a washout, but will have to play in the   right system in order to have any successful.<span> </span>Mid second day consideration (6th to 7th).<span> </span></td>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is an in depth look at the Middle Linebackers eligible for the 2008 NFL Draft. 1 55 Rivers Keith USC MB 6022v 241v 4.59v I Has outstanding playing skills, runs extremely well, and has very good playing instincts. Has absolutely great intangibles.  Good first step quickness and the ability find the ball on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is an in depth look at the Middle Linebackers eligible for the 2008 NFL Draft.</p>
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<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">55</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Rivers</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Keith</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">USC</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6022v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">241v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.59v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">I</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 35.25pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="47">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 35.25pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="47"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Has outstanding playing skills, runs extremely well, and has very good playing instincts. Has absolutely great intangibles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Good first step quickness and the ability find the ball on the inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Doesn&#8217;t linger on blocks and closes to the ball extremely well. Will fail to secure at times, but overall was a solid tackler. Versatile; could play all three linebacker positions and never has to come off the field in sub packages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">2</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">7</span></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;">Mayo</span></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;">Jerod</span></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;">Tennessee U</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6012v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">242v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.59v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">I</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">Injured knee late in the 07 season. Young and has a ways to go in terms of strength and keeping his pads down (gets high).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I loved his ability to both meet and defeat pressure inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Smart player with very good instincts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Runs well and showed excellent playing range. Highly productive (Cal. / LSU) although needs more tackle strength.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Very good zone drops and awareness (needs some work in man). Not near his full playing potential. 1st rd consideration.</span></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">3</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">40</span></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;">Lofton</span></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;">Curtis</span></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;">Oklahoma U</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6000v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">246v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.71v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">G</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 35.25pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="47">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 35.25pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="47"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">A very impressive football player who had a tremendous amount of plays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Impacts the game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Great instincts for the football. Liked the way he filled inside (slips blocks, but also showed some explosive hands and good leverage. Sideline to sideline player.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Drive through tackler who finished.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Don&#8217;t see him as a match up guy in pass coverage, but his zone drops were good. Going to play quickly and contribute to winning football games.. Round # 1 consideration.</span></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">2</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Bell</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Beau</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">UNLV</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6015v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">239v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.89v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">I</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">Explosive hitter who plays hard and fast. Can leverage, play off and runs to the ball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Excellent speed and backside effort (motor runs on high all of the time. A big hitter (people go backwards on contact). Top teams potential at the professional level. Felt he was marginal in pass coverage (tends to play straight legged -limited reaction). Sustained an MCL injury in Senior Bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Late 2nd to top of 3rd draft potential.</span></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">5</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">56</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Butler</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Ezra<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Nevada U</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6014v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">245v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.53v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">I</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 37.5pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="50">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 37.5pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="50"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">Down guy early who can play and space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Like the way he met pressure, shed and got to the football. Was both explosive on contact and freaky strong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Real force coming off the edge in nickel. Injured for much of the 07 season and didn&#8217;t play to the same level as he did in 06. A tad tight in coverage (needs work in this area). Excellent teams potential. Possible late 2nd and solid 3rd round draft potential.</span></td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">1</span></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;">Henderson</span></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;">Erin</span></td>
<td class="xl29" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;">Maryland U</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6026v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">244v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.79v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">F</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Has missed playing time due to injuries (knee reconstruction on 2005).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Is not a take on guy (struggled to disengage from blocks inside – plays small). on the inside and I would have to question his overall playing instincts. Struggled some in pass coverage (breakdown in the open field). Was a productive in terms of total tackles who made plays outside the tackle box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Good range and tackling skills. Far from a complete player, but has some upside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Round 3 &#8211; 4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">7</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">7</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Highsmith</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Ali</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">LSU</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">5115v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">230v</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">5.01v</span></td>
<td class="xl28" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">F</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">A highly productive college football player who was short in stature, did not run well and was slow to react at times. Not impressive from an athletic standpoint, but you have to give him his due (made big plays at critical times). Not a take on guy, but effectively slipped blocks and got to the ball inside. Secured well as a tackler. Coverage skills marginal (limited depth with questionable route recognition and reactions). Not athletic enough for &#8220;Will&#8221; backer.</span></td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">8</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">51</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Larsen</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Spencer</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Arizona U</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6016v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">238v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.90v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">F</span></strong></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">Productive player with good instincts and playing character.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Somewhat disappointed in his take on skills but has a knack slipping blocks and getting to the football. In pass coverage I felt he was more then adequate settling and reacting in the under zones, but has limited man cover potential. Speed and overall range will limit him to the &#8220;Mike&#8221; backer position, but looks like a solid back up and special teams contributor. Has mid second day draft potential. Round 5 -6.</span></td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">9</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">52</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">McClain</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Jameel</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Syracuse U</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">LB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6006v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">249v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.79v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">G</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">Inside LB prospect who will also line up at rush end in nickel. Plays with a lot of energy) and was a productive. Runs well and projects as a special team player.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Some initial indecision in his play but when he saw it came hard. Will take on with the wrong shoulder and play entry was inconsistent but effort was good. In coverage (zone) got depth, but again struggled with his COD. A versatile hard working, old school player. Mid to late round potential (5-6).</span></td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">10</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">9</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Hall</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Vince</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Virginia Tech</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">LB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">5110v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">232v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.94v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">G</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">A durable, experienced, highly productive football player who possesses just adequate athletic ability. Was not especially pretty in a uniform and doesn&#8217;t run well, but made a lot of plays. I really liked his playing smarts, but I was disappointed in his ability to take on and play off blocks (got bounced around inside). Struggles in pass coverage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Lacks range, movement although did read and react to things in the under zones. Good player but has real limitations</span></td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">11</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">47</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Goff</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Jonathon</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Vanderbilt U</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6020v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">245v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.71v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">F</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">Appeared somewhat top heavy. Is an experienced hands with playing smarts and more then adequate range, but I was disappointed with his overall take on skills on the inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Got walled off and had a tendency to hang on blocks. Inconsistent to wrap up inside, particularly in space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>A far more effective player in pass coverage. Got depth in his zone drops and sorted it out quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Looks like a &#8220;Sam&#8221;, but lack of take on ability concerns me. Late draft consideration.</span></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">12</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">41</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Williams</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Thomas</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">USC</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6011v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">227v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.79v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">G</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">Starting primarily as a result of injuries, but showed a solid skill level.. Liked his play instincts and football smarts. Unselfish player with a lot of heart and playing toughness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>See him as a limited area player (not going to get to the boundary) and I don&#8217;t believe him to be as a true asset in pass coverage. Not a fast twitch athlete. Didn’t see top play speed or a closing burst. Late round consideration, but is more likely a priority free agent within the league.</span></td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">13</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">47</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Leman</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Jeremy</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Illinois U</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6016v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">245v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.95e</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">G</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl30" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">Make a lot of plays, but is as limited an athlete as there is in this year&#8217;s player draft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Tough and highly instinctive. Was non explosive on contact and just doesn&#8217;t run well. Very limited play range. Took intelligent angles and played very hard, but doessn&#8217;t have the speed or closing burst. Tight in his lower body (hips), which seriously limits his participation in coverage. That being said, has to much smarts and heart not to play, but just isn&#8217;t the answer. Rd. 7 or PFA</span></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">14</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">48</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Lansanah</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Danny</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Connecticut U</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6003v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">248v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.74v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">G</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">Has some athletic ability, but I felt he was somewhat of an underachiever. Good first step movement and playing instincts, but again was not explosive on contact (not sure if he&#8217;s the nasty thug team&#8217;s look for in the middle). Has the talent to play, but somebody need too light a fire under him (always looks to be costing &#8211; no urgency). If he mentally ready in camp has a real chance of factoring as a back up special teams performer. Late compensatory or PFA</span></td>
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<tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">15</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">42</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Floyd</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Dante</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">New Mexico St</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">5110e</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">235e</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.75e</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">G</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Unranked, undersized transfer (LaneyJC) inside linebacker who impressed me with his effort, tenacity and production. Good athletic ability. Playing in an unusuall 3-3-5 scheme where he led his team in tackles in 07. Played inside runs well when he was protected and allowed to run to the ball. Good range and a very good wrap-up tackler with some pop. Not a fit for every club, but project high as a special teams and contributing back up. Late round (7th) or PFA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></td>
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<td class="xl24" style="height: 15.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="21"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">16</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 21pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="28"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">59</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 57pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="76"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Moffitt</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 52pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="69"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">Ben</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 55pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="73"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">South Florida U</span></td>
<td class="xl25" style="width: 26pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="35"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">MB</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 38pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="51"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">6007v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 31pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="41"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">224v</span></td>
<td class="xl26" style="width: 35pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="47"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">4.67v</span></td>
<td class="xl27" style="width: 1pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" width="1"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;">F</span></strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 36.75pt; mso-height-source: userset;" height="49">
<td class="xl24" style="height: 36.75pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" height="49"><strong></strong></td>
<td class="xl31" style="width: 316pt; background-color: transparent; border: #ece9d8;" colspan="9" width="421"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial;">Great young man who loves the game. Try hard guy but was very stiff and had a particularly tough time getting off blocks. Got bounced around pretty good on the inside (catcher) Very much a limited area player who wasn&#8217;t stout on the inside. Looked more comfortable in coverage. Got depth in his drops and sorted things out quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Can run with the TE or RB on flat and arrow routes. Has a outside chance of being drafted late, but was more likely a priority FA.</span></td>
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