Texas vs. Nation All-Star Game Practices

Originally posted by 49wyztoscore:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
GoFD -- And for the Youtubers -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3J21MOSHdk

This kid is a monster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cm8qVpMBxA&feature=youtube_gdata

Hottest risers from the Texas vs. Nation game so far:

OT Jared Veldheer, Hillsdale
DT Travis Ivey, Maryland
WR Jeff Moturi, UTEP
QB Levi Brown, Troy -- I like Brown's upside. I think he's got a future if he develops and gets a chance one day.
OLB/ILB Danny Batten, South Dakota St. -- practiced and excelled at both positions.
DE/OLB George Johnson, Rutgers


Cold players from the practices:

WR/KR Trindon Holliday, LSU - Dropped pass after pass, and then lost a fumble when given opportunity as a runner.
DT Charles Alexander, LSU - Did nothing even against weak opponents in practices.
TE Gerald Harris, Mississippi
DE Alex Daniels, Cincinnati

OTC where are you getting your practice info from??

Originally posted by Kolohe:
OTC where are you getting your practice info from??

http://www.texasvsthenation.com/game-week/practice-videos

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/12875520/locals-make-noise-lineman-show-off-at-texas-vs-nation-practice

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
OTC where are you getting your practice info from??

http://www.texasvsthenation.com/game-week/practice-videos

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/12875520/locals-make-noise-lineman-show-off-at-texas-vs-nation-practice

Thanks OTC, I couldn't find anything on TV.

Watching the game now, dammit I guess I overlooked Tim Hiller on the roster, didn't know he was gonna play in this game.

My top 10 for the week:

1) Jonathon Crompton- Showed superior arm strength, and made all the throws. Probably moved himself into the 4th round with this week.

2) Jared Valdeer- The smoothest, best OL on the field this week. Very mobile and a knee bender, which separates him from almost all the competitors from this game. Could sneak into the second round, but I think will be a high 3rd rounder. However, he will reportedly run under 5.00 at the combine, and that would be huge for him.

3) George Johnson- Went from being completely under the radar to a player who looked strong and fast in practices. Ran through, under, around OT's. His matchups with Valdeer were the best of the week. I think he could sneak into that mid-4th round.

4) Jeff Moturi- I thought he was the best route runner of the week. Easily gained separation against CB's in practice sessions, making some look silly. His combine times will be huge, but to me, this is not as important as what I saw in the practice footage.

5) Trindon Holliday- I separate ways with most who followed this week with Holliday. To me, he's completely out of everyone else's league this week in raw speed. He made others look like they were running in slow motion. Had the dropsies, but that can be corrected. You can't teach speed, and he is electric. To me, looking at a 4th round grade that might move to a 3rd if he runs like the wind and catches the ball well at the combine.

6) Clay Harbor- Looked terrifically smooth running routes, and is clean in and out of cuts. Looks like a player who can cause matchup problems with the back seven, and NFL teams love players who fit this mold.

7) Nick Howell- While I never love to praise USC players, the Trojan guard defeated interior defenders effortlessly in practice one-on-one sessions. Bends really well and uses leverage superbly. Smooth.

8) Danny Batten- A rising prospect who could end up playing 4-3 DE or 3-4 OLB. Looked quick in drills, and although raw, seems to have the size/speed combination to make an NFL roster.

9) EJ Wilson- Consistently drove OT's into the mock-QB in practice sessions. Isn't particularly special around the edge, but good enough to make OT's honest so he can knock them back off their feet.

10) Travis Ivey- Any time a 6'4", 341 NT has a good week, it is a week that will fill pockets with lots of green stuff. Ivey looked stout, and this draft may be the deepest in NT in more than a decade.

I haven't been able to find a box score for this game or highlights. Anyone have some links for me?

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
I haven't been able to find a box score for this game or highlights. Anyone have some links for me?

Hard to find any info on the game. Veldheer looked like sh*t in the game and allowed 3 sacks.

How did Brandon Sharpe do?

Originally posted by solidg2000:

Originally posted by 49wyztoscore:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
GoFD -- And for the Youtubers -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3J21MOSHdk

This kid is a monster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cm8qVpMBxA&feature=youtube_gdata

Yikes. Lets take him in the third. It should go like this.

1a. Bulaga
1b. Lupati
2. McCluster
3. Gallett

Originally posted by solidg2000:

Originally posted by 49wyztoscore:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
GoFD -- And for the Youtubers -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3J21MOSHdk

This kid is a monster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cm8qVpMBxA&feature=youtube_gdata

one of the best pass rushers ive seen in this draft class--but a major character risk

Originally posted by MadDog49er:
My top 10 for the week:


2) Jared Valdeer- The smoothest, best OL on the field this week. Very mobile and a knee bender, which separates him from almost all the competitors from this game. Could sneak into the second round, but I think will be a high 3rd rounder. However, he will reportedly run under 5.00 at the combine, and that would be huge for him.

Valdeer is a player that I've been loosely monitoring. Is he a legit OT, or more of a career back up who might turn into something down the road? If he is legit, could he be a low cost, value pick to compete for the RT spot with the Niners?

Originally posted by tjd808185:

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
I haven't been able to find a box score for this game or highlights. Anyone have some links for me?

Hard to find any info on the game. Veldheer looked like sh*t in the game and allowed 3 sacks.

If you have cbs college sports it will re-air today 5:00 PM ET.

Originally posted by Butter:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:
My top 10 for the week:


2) Jared Valdeer- The smoothest, best OL on the field this week. Very mobile and a knee bender, which separates him from almost all the competitors from this game. Could sneak into the second round, but I think will be a high 3rd rounder. However, he will reportedly run under 5.00 at the combine, and that would be huge for him.

Valdeer is a player that I've been loosely monitoring. Is he a legit OT, or more of a career back up who might turn into something down the road? If he is legit, could he be a low cost, value pick to compete for the RT spot with the Niners?

Based on the game he's a developmental project at best. It will be interesting to see what he does at the combine. Is he really the most athletic lineman in the draft at 6'8 and 315 pounds or is he just someone who got away with inflating his triangle numbers because he went to a school no one heard of?

Either way he's not an instant at tackle which is something we desperately need.

Originally posted by tjd808185:

Originally posted by Butter:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:
My top 10 for the week:


2) Jared Valdeer- The smoothest, best OL on the field this week. Very mobile and a knee bender, which separates him from almost all the competitors from this game. Could sneak into the second round, but I think will be a high 3rd rounder. However, he will reportedly run under 5.00 at the combine, and that would be huge for him.

Valdeer is a player that I've been loosely monitoring. Is he a legit OT, or more of a career back up who might turn into something down the road? If he is legit, could he be a low cost, value pick to compete for the RT spot with the Niners?

Based on the game he's a developmental project at best. It will be interesting to see what he does at the combine. Is he really the most athletic lineman in the draft at 6'8 and 315 pounds or is he just someone who got away with inflating his triangle numbers because he went to a school no one heard of?

Either way he's not an instant at tackle which is something we desperately need.

Don't be concerned with the sacks he allowed in the game. His stock isn't going to drop at all. In fact, after the combine, it may rise even further.

Veldheer, like Staley after allowing 3 sacks in the Senior Bowl, will be unaffected and still will be drafted within the first four rounds this year. I guarantee you he will not fall past the fifth. Too much raw talent and freakish athleticism to go with it. Scouts were amazed with the guy at practice last week.

The game can hurt you if you were so-so in practice, and then underperform. That swings scouts into believing you can't get it done.

If you have a rough practice, and shine in the game, it may be that "you just had a bad week."

If you have a consistently terrific week, beating everyone one on one, but have some poor moments in the game, the worst from a single game that they take is "He's got all the tools, but needs a little coaching here or there, and that's what we have -- coaches."

Believe me, his stock will stay.


Some other players who helped themselves last week are:

DE/OLB Adrian Tracy, William & Mary -- Reportedly looked exceptionally natural in transition.
DE/OLB Junior Galette, Stillman
E.J. Wilson, North Carolina (2 sacks)

All these players had great practice weeks as well as great games.