ABs Big Board; Final Edition for 2011

No 254? Just 200? Glad to see you have Herzlich in there though, I dont think he was even in MD's board and I think he will be a really good player. I appreciate all the salary cap stuff and draft stuff you work on AB, I will prob print this out and look at it during the draft. You do great work bro!

Also, as note for DW, Myself and Justin(jreff22) will be hammering out our final mock draft for the site, possibly a 2 or more round mock.

And working on my talent tier board for the site which should be done very soon.

ok, Big 254 is done.

thanks for your input and draftwatchers, thank god the draft is here because this lockout is starting to burn me

OVR Player Position School Ht. Wt. 40 time Proj. Stock
1 Newton, Cam QB Auburn 6'5 248 4.59 Top 5 Pick

Good accuracy. Great Intangibles. But his inexperience is what scares me. He has the upside. But very few starts in his college career. But nonetheless. He will be a top 5 pick, and might go to Buffalo or Cincinnati.
2 Dareus, Marcell DT Alabama 6'3 319 4.93 Top 5 Pick

Great blend of pass rush skills and power. Proved in college that he can defintely be a versatile player. Either DE, DT or even a 3-4 NT.
3 Gabbert, Blaine QB Missouri 6'4 234 4.62 Top 5 Pick

Has great intangibles, but what scares me is coming from a spread offense. And he seems to overthrow his receivers at times. But nonetheless he will be a top pick, and has upside.
4 Green, AJ WR Georgia 6'3 211 4.5 Top 10 Pick

Dynamic WR, may not have the speed that Julio Jones possesses. But he has the ability to go up and get the ball. Making him my most athletic player in the draft.
5 Miller, Von OLB Texas A&M 6'2 246 4.53 Top 10 Pick

Pass rusher, will be a perfect 3-4 OLB. Has great instincts, but needs to work on his pass coverage.
6 Fairley, Nick DT Auburn 6'3 291 4.87 Top 10 Pick

Nasty player, some call him dirty. I call him simply a football player. And a monster at the pass rushing aspect. And to me, he can be a DE or DT in any scheme.
7 Peterson, Patrick CB LSU 6'0 219 4.34 Top 10 Pick

Dynamic CB, with return skills. He is the most complete player in the draft this year, he has it all. Cover Corner, Speed, Ball Hawk, etc....
8 Bowers, DaQuan DE Clemson 6'3 280 DNP Top 10 Pick

Great explosive techniques, pass rushing monster. He just seems like the total package at DE, and to me, will be a great one at the NFL level. And a wreck to be dealing with for years.
9 Amukamara, Prince CB Nebraska 6'0 206 4.43 Top 10 Pick

The perfect cover corner, and great against the run. Tackling is a great area that he has excelled at. Will be a #1 CB in the NFL. And should be a solid pick for a team in the top 10-15, maybe Dallas at 9.
10 Jones, Julio WR Alabama 6'2 220 4.39 Top 15 Pick

He is the opposite of AJ Green. He has the speed, maybe not the best go and get the ball in a fight. But he can make the big plays ala Green. So he is a top 10 pick to me.
11 Quinn, Robert OLB North Carolina 6'4 260 4.7 Top 15 Pick

He is too light for a DE, but perfect for an OLB. If he were to be a DE, or even as a OLB he needs to work on run defense, since he is light, he is likely prone to being man handled.
12 Jordan, Cameron DE California 6'4 287 4.78 Top 15 Pick

Great strength, has run defense down pat. Needs to work on his quickness in the pass rushing aspect, but that will come in time.
13 Smith, Tyron OT USC 6'5 307 DNP Top 15 Pick

Probably the most athletic Tackle in the draft. Ideal height and length for an OT. Good footwork. But lacks ideal bulk for an OT. May need an adjustment if moves to LT, as he was the Trojans RT.
14 Ingram, Mark RB Alabama 5'9 215 4.62 Top 20 Pick

The former Heisman winner Mark Ingram is a solid runner. And with Good blocking skills. Only flaw is his speed, not the fastest back.
15 Cobb, Randall WR Kentucky 5'10 191 4.46 Top 20 Pick

Very versatile, can play WR and RB, and even some wildcat QB. Very quick, but might not be an every down player, as like stated he could be a wildcat player.
16 Smith, Aldon OLB Missouri 6'4 263 4.75 Top 20 Pick

Played DE at Missouri. Will be a OLB in the NFL. Great pass rusher, but might struggle in pass coverage. But after playing and learning I expect Smith to be a good one for years to come.
17 Wilkerson, Muhhamed DE Temple 6'4 315 4.96 Top 20 Pick

Has shot up the draft boards, with great combine, and pro day. And is a Top 20 Pick.
18 Liuget, Corey DT Illinois 6'2 298 4.99 Top 25 Pick

Some have him as high as a top 10 talent, Ive even had him as high as 9 to Tennessee. Great against the run, strength is great. Leader in the locker room. He seems to have it all, and is the all around DT and even DE.
19 Watt, JJ DE Wisconsin 6'5 290 4.84 Top 25 Pick

Tough player, has a great motor, might not be the flashy player people want or the most glamours pick. But he reminds me of Justin Smith, in a sense he has good skills at the pass rushing aspect. And tough.
20 Solder, Nate OT Colorado 6'8 319 5.05 Top 25 Pick

My best Tackle in the draft. Could go as high as 9 to Dallas or to Detroit. Good blocking skills, and tough athlete.
21 Kerrigan, Ryan DE Purdue 6'3 267 4.71 Top 25 Pick

Not sure whether he is a DE or OLB, but I expect he is a 4-3 DE. Maybe in the 15-20 range, with teams like TB and NYG looking at him. Anyway, good pass rusher. Has the intangibles, team captain. But he isn’t the most explosive player, so that might hurt him a bit in the NFL.
22 Paea, Stephen DT Oregon State 6'1 303 DNP Top 25 Pick

Even with his senior bowl injury, he is still one of my top 5 DTs in the draft, and will be a 1st round pick. Great explosive skills, but needs to work on pass rushing skills.
23 Smith, Jimmy CB Colorado 6'2 211 4.46 Top 25 Pick

Long and athletic, great size and speed. But has average instincts.
24 Williams, Aaron CB Texas 5'11 204 4.52 Late 1st

Good cover corner, with great man to man coverage abilities. But average ball skills, not the best ball hawk CB.
25 Locker, Jake QB Washington 6'2 231 4.59 Late 1st

Had he came out in 2010, he would of been a top 10 pick, now he is lucky if he is a 1st round pick. He has good speed, reminds some of Tim Tebow. But with his production falling off in 2010, he has fallen, and some may not have faith in him as a passer.
26 Harris, Brandon CB Miami(Fla.) 5'9 191 4.45 Late 1st

Has great upside, good cover corner, but may be a bit soft in coverage. Not great in the run support game. And he is inconsistent.
27 Baldwin, Jonathan WR Pittsburgh 6'4 228 4.5 Late 1st

Tall and physical WR. Great body control, and a Good blocker. But has some character question marks, and failed to impress in 2010, which led to some discussions of staying another year at Pitt. But his lack of stats isn’t all his fault. Since he had zero QB quality at Pitt.
28 Williams, Ryan RB Virginia Tech 5'9 212 4.61 Late 1st

Pure dynamic athlete. Big play ability. And Great burst and acceleration. But He is injury prone, missing much of 2010. And not a great pass catching RB.
29 LeShoure, Mikel RB Illinois 5'11 227 4.59 Late 1st-Early 2nd

Good size and speed for a runner. Had a great junior season, good production. Capable of being an every down back. And has great burst through the hole. But with one season of big time production, he could be labeled as a One year wonder.
30 Ayers, Akeem OLB UCLA 6'2 254 4.88 Late 1st-Early 2nd

Good all around LB prospect. Ideal size and bulk for a LB. But may not be the best rush linebacker. He tends to miss too many tackles.
31 Carimi, Gabe OT Wisconsin 6'7 314 5.27 Late 1st-Early 2nd

Solid RT in the class. Good blocker. And tough. Will be a solid tackle in the NFL.
32 Pouncey, Mike C Florida 6'5 303 5.28 Late 1st-Early 2nd

Some are not sure whether he is a Center or Guard. I do have him listed as a C, but believe he would make a great RG in the NFL. Good run blocking and pass blocking. But he did struggle at Center, with many bad snaps, especially against inferior opponents.
33 Reed, Brooks OLB Arizona 6'2 263 4.68 Late 1st-Early 2nd

Played DE in college, but translates into a OLB in the nfl. Fits in a 3-4 defense. But since he was a DE, he does have pass rushing skills, but needs to work on his coverage skills.
34 Taylor, Phil DT Baylor 6'3 334 5.2 Late 1st-Early 2nd

Has risen up my board since start of the 2010 season. Big player, and what a 3-4 team is looking for in a NT.
35 Heyward, Cameron DE Ohio State 6'5 294 DNP Early 2nd

Very good run stuffing Lineman. Underachieved in the pass rushing department. And lacks the speed off the edge.
36 Clayborn, Adrian DE Iowa 6'2 281 4.83 Early 2nd

It will be interesting if Clayborn is a DE in a 3-4 or a 4-3 DE or both. His knock is was his 2009 season a fluke, or is he as bad as what he seemed in 2010. But I still have him as a 1st rd pick, but fringe at best.
37 Hankerson, Leonard WR Miami 6'1 209 4.43 Mid 2nd

Big physical WR. Very productive and has good speed. And great size. But he does lack some explosion.
38 Ponder, Christian QB Florida State 6'2 229 4.65 Early 2nd

Good instincts, but was benched, and it is uncertain whether that may have effected his psyche. But he will make a good QB and maybe the missing link.
39 Nevis, Drake DT LSU 6'0 294 5.06 Early 2nd

Good motor, always getting to the ball carrier. Had great production at LSU, and gets thru blockers. But he is a bit undersized as a DT.
40 Castonzo, Anthony OT Boston College 6'7 311 5.23 Early 2nd

An experienced 4-year starter at BC. Smart and Good run blocker. Good in the pass blocking as well. Not the most spectacular player, more solid. Needs to get stronger, but thats about it for major weaknesses.
41 Sherrod, Derek OT Mississippi State 6'5 321 5.28 Early 2nd

Great run blocker. But still developing with his blind side protection. Versatile. Could be a LT or RT, and high character. But lacks that mean streak you want in a OL.
42 Dalton, Andy QB TCU 6'2 215 4.87 Early 2nd

Was at one point a sleeper, but has risen up draft boards, and was very productive at TCU. And will be a top 75 pick. Has good accuracy, and a strong arm.
43 Kaepernick, Colin QB Nevada 6'4 233 4.53 Early 2nd

Clearly could be the highest rising QB prospect in the 2011 class. Has good accuracy and strength. Only knock would be the gimmick offense. But not worried about it too much. So, he should be in the top 75 mix.
44 Mallett, Ryan QB Arkansas 6'6 253 DNP Late 1st-Early 2nd

Mobility is a huge downside. He has tools, but look too much like Rob Johnson, and not in a good way. Clearly will be a top 5 QB taken, but not deserving of it to me.
45 Burton, Brandon CB Utah 5'11 190 4.5 Early 2nd

Speedy cover corner. 2 year starter at Utah. But he is a bit thin, and inconsistent.
46 Houston, Justin OLB Georgia 6'2 270 4.69 Early 2nd

Played DE in college, and is ready for the transition, but will he have the coverage skills as a OLB, we will see.
47 House, Davon CB New Mexico State 6'0 200 4.5 Mid 2nd

Tall and physical cover corner. But not a great tackler.
48 Austin, Marvin DT North Carolina 6'1 309 4.9 Mid 2nd

Good quickness, athletic. Well built. But needs better technique, has very little production. And motor is not on high all the times.
49 Smith, Torrey WR Maryland 6'0 204 4.43 Early 2nd

Is he Darrius Heyward-Bey or not. He didn’t have the best production, may be a one year wonder. Could of used another year at Maryland. But still a nice player. But still is raw in route running department.
50 Rudolph, Kyle TE Notre Dame 6'6 259 DNP Mid 2nd

Very productive in college, but isn't quite the complete TE you look for, and had injury concerns.
51 Moore, Rahim FS UCLA 5'11 202 4.57 Mid 2nd

Good one, he has great cover skills. Great ball skills, with 10 career INTs at UCLA. But his flaws are, below average tackler. and Needs to get stronger.
52 Doss, Tandon WR Indiana 6'2 201 DNP Mid-Late 2nd

Great hands, and always making the catches. Will be interesting to see how he translates. He needs to work on his blocking at the next level.
53 Ballard, Christian DE Iowa 6'3 283 4.8 Mid-Late 2nd

Great speed, and makes the plays all the time. He played DT and probably is a DE at the next level. But he needs to stay consistent and not take plays off.
54 Cannon, Marcus OG TCU 6'5 358 5.26 Mid-Late 2nd

Very experienced, 3 year starter at TCU. Solid footwork for his size, being over 350 pounds, and 6’5. Versatile, player Tackle, but can move inside and play Guard. But he needs to keep his weight in check, he needs better foot play. And is vulnerable to pass rushers.
55 Watkins, Danny OG Baylor 6'3 310 5.4 Mid-Late 2nd

Tough and physical player, sometimes he is described as nasty. Excellent strength, but still raw, with only 4 years total of football experience.
56 Bailey, Allen DE Miami(Fla.) 6'3 285 4.77 Mid-Late 2nd

Very versatile. Can play End or Inside. Strong and has a quick burst. But not is dominant pass rusher. Struggles against blockers.
57 Brown, Vincent WR San Diego State 5'11 187 4.71 Mid-Late 2nd

Vertical threat, aggressive with the ball. But can be inconsistent at times.
58 Young, Titus WR Boise State 5'11 174 4.53 Late 2nd

Speedy WR, had a great Senior Bowl week, some may have him lower, but I feel he can be a dynamic WR and RS, ala DeSean Jackson.
59 Wilson, Maertez ILB Illinois 6'3 250 4.49 Late 2nd

Great physique, powerful, can be a OLB or ILB in the nfl. Needs to work on his coverage, and he is a bit injury prone.
60 Skrine, Buster CB UT-Chattanoga 5'9 186 4.48 Late 2nd-Early 3rd

Great athlete, fluid. But is on the short side. But has risen up the draft boards, and can be a return man, so double threat.
61 Patrick, Johnny CB Louisville 5'10 191 4.55 Late 2nd-Early 3rd

He has great size, and is very durable. Struggles against tall receivers.
62 Sands, Robert FS West Virginia 6'4 217 4.55 Late 2nd-Early 3rd

Hard hitter. Playmaking potential. Very experienced. 3 year starter at WVU. But is an average tackler.
63 Jernigan, Jerrel WR Troy 5'8 185 4.46 Late 2nd-Early 3rd

Outstanding speed. Versatile, and great upside. Lacks ideal height, and needs to work on blocking.
64 Jones, Taiwan RB Eastern Washington Late 2nd-Early 3rd

Small school kid, shooting up boards, and has great speed, but will he be able to translate to the next level.
65 Gilchrist, Marcus S Clemson 5'9 193 4.50 Late 2nd-Early 3rd

Good burst, great recovery burst. Lean and needs to be stronger. And lacks elite speed.
66 Sheard, Jabaal OLB Pittsburgh 6'2 264 4.69 Early 4th

Played DE in college, but will translate as a OLB in the nfl. Good burst, but lacks bulk and strength.
67 Casey, Jurrell DT USC 6'0 300 5.06 Early 3rd

Quick for his frame. Great effort. But Lacks ideal height.
68 Powe, Jerrell DT Ole Miss. 6'1 335 5.29 Early 3rd

Big boy, and ideal size for a 3-4 NT.
69 Carter, Quinton FS Oklahoma 6'0 208 4.62 Early 3rd

Another hard hitting Safety. Experience at both FS and SS. Great character player. But needs to improve on man to man coverage. And needs work on his tackling.
70 Carter, Bruce OLB North Carolina 6'1 241 DNP Early 3rd

Very productive, but might be a product of the system, with all those great UNC players, and fell off in 2011.
71 Moch, Dontay OLB Nevada 6'1 248 4.44 Early 3rd

Undersized DE in college, translates to a OLB. Quick burst and acceleration. Disruptive. Needs to prove he can cover as an OLB.
72 Gates, Edmund WR Abilene Christian 5'11 192 4.37 Early 3rd

Sudden and explosive. Great catcher. But still developing as a route runner.
73 Little, Greg WR North Carolina 6'2 231 4.53 Early 3rd

Highly competitive. Strong hands. But has average long speed.
74 Foster, Mason ILB Washington 6'1 245 4.75 Early-Mid 3rd

Good range and effort in pursuit. Has a hot and cold motor.
75 Stanzi, Ricky QB Iowa 6'4 223 4.93 Early-Mid 3rd

Smart with outstanding size and toughness. But forces too many throws into coverage.
76 Ellis, Kenrick DT Hampton 6'4 346 5.28 Early-Mid 3rd

Very long arms, holds his ground against double team. But struggles to find the football.
77 Pettis, Austin WR Boise State 6'2 209 4.61 Early-Mid 3rd

Strong hands, superb ball skills, but has a thin frame, and needs to get stronger.
78 Dowling, Ras-I CB Virginia 6'1 198 4.46 Early-Mid 3rd

Has good length and movement skills. Good tackler. Inconsistent and has injury issues.
79 Green, Virgil TE Nevada 6'3 249 4.64 Mid 3rd

Nevada's top target, Green has great hands, terrific speed, catches clean, but is a bit raw.
80 McClain, Terrell DT South Florida 6'1 297 5 Mid 3rd

Long arms, strong lower body strength. Good quickness. Yet carries to much bad weight. Struggles to locate the ball.
81 Sturvidant, Quan ILB North Carolina 6'1 241 DNP Mid 3rd

Very good instincts, tough and physical. But lacks ideal size for the position.
82 Ijalana, Benjamin OG Villanova 6'3 317 DNP Mid 3rd

Has great body, good height, good weight, and long arms. Yet he is still raw, so he will need to have some time to develop.
83 Carpenter, James OT Alabama 6'4 321 5.28 Mid 3rd

Has a nice long limbed and rangy build. Average instincts and lacks anchor strength.
84 Todman, Jordan RB UConn 5'8 203 4.4 Mid-Late 3rd

Great agility. Fights for yards, and versatile, as he can be a RS. But But doesn't have the build to be a every down back.
85 Murray, DeMarco RB Oklahoma 5'11 213 4.41 Mid-Late 3rd

Good patience. Good runner. Not built to withstand contact, and is injury prone.
86 Jones, Greg ILB Michigan State 6'0 240 4.8 Mid-Late 3rd

Tackling machine at MSU. Very experienced, 4-year starter. And Bulked up. But needs to get stronger. And he has average speed.
87 Hunter, Kendall RB Oklahoma State 5'7 199 4.53 Mid-Late 3rd

Great production. Dual threat, as a RB and RS. And strong Runner. But he needs to become less raw in the running routes. And is a bit injury prone.
88 Chekwa, Chimdi CB Ohio State 5'11 191 4.4 Late 3rd

Fast, special teams experience, and willing tackler. Underpowered, and is a bit passive.
89 Wright, KJ OLB Mississippi State 6'3 246 4.75 Late 3rd

Football smart, wrap up tackler. And has passion for the game. Lacks buld and strength.
90 Hudson, Rodney OG Florida State 6'2 299 5.31 Late 3rd

Great run blocker, Athletic guard. And a leader. But is undersized. Not a great pass blocker.
91 Jenkins, Jarvis DT Clemson 6'4 310 5.08 Late 3rd-Early 4th

Has very good size, can be a NT or DE in a 3-4 or 4-3 DT. And good tackler with great character. Tends to play tall, needs to generate more lower body strength.
92 Brewer, James OT Indiana 6'6 323 5.27 Late 3rd-Early 4th

Great size. Solid pass protector. And is smart and hardworker. But plays too aggressive.
93 Sheppard, Kelvin ILB LSU 6'1 250 DNP Late 3rd-Early 4th

Consistent effort. Active with a nose for the football. Adequate speed.
94 Ziemba, Lee OT Auburn 6'6 317 5.6 Late 3rd-Early 4th

Exceptional size and body length. Lacks weight room strength.
95 Love, DeMarcus OT Arkansas 6'4 315 5.31 Late 3rd-Early 4th

Outstanding length, versatile. Has played multiple positions. And lacks concentration.
96 Romeus, Greg DE Pittsburgh 6'5 264 DNP Late 3rd-Early 4th

Outstanding length and a thick body. but is Raw and unpolished. And lacks football instincts.
97 Irving, Nate ILB N.C. State 6'1 240 DNP Late 3rd-Early 4th

Good instincts. Blizting is a plus. Struggles to breakdown in space. And durability is an issue.
98 McDaniel, DeAndre SS Clemson 6'0 217 4.66 Late 3rd-Early 4th

Playmaker. Knack for the big hitting. Good coverage and good ball skills. But needs to work on his tackling.
99 Rackley, William OG Lehigh 6'3 309 DNP Late 3rd-Early 4th

Light on the feet and keeps maintaining position. And outstanding work ethic. But has average arm length.
100 Guy, Lawrence DT Arizona State 6'4 305 4.96 Late 3rd-Early 4th

Outstanding size. Good movement skills. But gets pushed around at the line.