2011 NFL Draft Prospects Thread

[KDawg004]

QUARTERBACKS

Andrew Luck

Strengths: Prototypical size, great leader, above average arm strength, good footwork and pocket awareness, mobility, decision making, intelligent.

Weaknesses: Still inexperienced. Didn't face top notch defenses.

Ryan Mallett

Strengths: Great size and bulk, elite arm strength, improved decision making and accuracy, great deep ball, can read defenses.

Weaknesses: Not much mobility, sloppy footwork, forces throws, questionable work ethic.

Cam Newton

Strengths: Great size and bulk, terrific arm, very accurate, threat on his feet, shows leadership traits.

Weaknesses: College system, inexperienced.

[KDawg004]

OFFENSIVE GUARDS

John Moffitt

Strengths: Versatile, nasty run blocker, solid in pass protection, incredible strength and big frame.

Weaknesses: Technique, can be beat by quicker interior defenders.

Mike Pouncey

Strengths: Size and strength, good run blocker.

Weaknesses: Lacks quickness, improve pass blocking.

Marcus Cannon

Strengths: Massive size, superb strength, agile feet, good run blocker.

Weaknesses: Lacks killer instinct. Needs to bend knees more.

Stephen Schilling

Strengths: Experience, solid in run blocking and pass protection, violent, good athlete.

Weaknesses: Can improve technique, add more bulk, often plays with poor leverage.

[The Saltman]

Good work kdawg. Keep it up.

[KDawg004]

TIGHT ENDS

Lance Kendricks

Strengths: Route running, catching, above average run blocker, speed.

Weaknesses: Needs to put on some weight.

D.J. Williams

Strengths: Good blocker, deceptive speed, very good hands, good bulk.

Weaknesses: Not much speed, might have to shed some fat and add muscle, a bit undersized.

Weslye Saunders

Strengths: Big redzone target, good catching ability.

Weaknesses: Character issues.

[KDawg004]

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

Christian Ballard

Strengths: Pass rusher, good size and bulk, versatile, gets off the line quickly.

Weaknesses: Inconsistent, motor runs hot and cold.

Sione Fua

Strengths: Superb run stuffer, good motor, gets a good push.

Weaknesses: Not much of a pass rusher, more of an ideal 3-4 NT.

Jurrell Casey

Strengths: Solid run stuffer, disrupts plays and can get into the opponents backfield consistently, good motor.

Weaknesses: Struggles to get off the ball quickly, needs to refine technique.

Marvin Austin

Strengths: Stout against the run, pass rushing threat, good size and bulk.

Weaknesses: Experience, character concerns, inconsistent motor, needs more polish on technique; raw.

Jerrell Powe

Strengths: Elite size and bulk, run stopper, good mobility, some push on pass rush, work ethic

Weaknesses: Not a great motor, 2-down lineman, limited pass rusher.

Muhammad Wilkerson

Strengths: Big hitter, elite size and bulk, good quickness off the snap, pass rusher, good run stuffer.

Weaknesses: Level of competition, experience.

[KDawg004]

Those are a few prospects that I think will fit in well with the Panthers in positions of need. I'll try to get a CB analysis together. Any other positions or prospects you guys had in mind?

[DynastyRTR]

how about some LB's?

[jramsey4]

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

Christian Ballard

Strengths: Pass rusher, good size and bulk, versatile, gets off the line quickly.

Weaknesses: Inconsistent, motor runs hot and cold.

Sione Fua

Strengths: Superb run stuffer, good motor, gets a good push.

Weaknesses: Not much of a pass rusher, more of an ideal 3-4 NT.

Jurrell Casey

Strengths: Solid run stuffer, disrupts plays and can get into the opponents backfield consistently, good motor.

Weaknesses: Struggles to get off the ball quickly, needs to refine technique.

Marvin Austin

Strengths: Stout against the run, pass rushing threat, good size and bulk.

Weaknesses: Experience, character concerns, inconsistent motor, needs more polish on technique; raw.

Jerrell Powe

Strengths: Elite size and bulk, run stopper, good mobility, some push on pass rush, work ethic

Weaknesses: Not a great motor, 2-down lineman, limited pass rusher.

Muhammad Wilkerson

Strengths: Big hitter, elite size and bulk, good quickness off the snap, pass rusher, good run stuffer.

Weaknesses: Level of competition, experience.

Man after doing some research on Wilkerson it sounds like he would make an excellent 5-tech if we go to a 3-4. If we could get him with our comp 3rd and Fua with our reg 3rd we would have a pretty solid D-line. Even if we stayed in a 4-3 it sounds like Fua could play NT and Wilkerson could play UT. Sounds like a solid interior Dline.

[KDawg004]

Man after doing some research on Wilkerson it sounds like he would make an excellent 5-tech if we go to a 3-4. If we could get him with our comp 3rd and Fua with our reg 3rd we would have a pretty solid D-line. Even if we stayed in a 4-3 it sounds like Fua could play NT and Wilkerson could play UT. Sounds like a solid interior Dline.

He could definately make a great 5-tech. Fua can certainly play 3-4 NT too. Just think if we can sign someone like Seymour or Cullen Jenkins. We can switch in and out of 4-3 and 3-4 looks with ease.

[KDawg004]

CORNERBACKS

Ras-I Dowling

Strengths: Elite body frame for a CB, good awareness in zone, physical on LOS, will support run, instintive.

Weaknesses: can run with receivers but not overly fast, lapses in concentration, relies on athleticism over technique.

Aaron Williams

Strengths: High character, above average size, top-end speed, coverage skills, willing to support run.

Weaknesses: A bit of a gambler, average tackling

Curtis Brown

Strengths: Physical and tough, good tackler, coverage skills, good size, speed.

Weaknesses: Not a ballhawking CB, can be a tad aggresive.

Korey Lindsey

Strengths: Ball hawk, coverage, will support run.

Weaknesses: Level of competition, average size.

Brandon Burton

Strengths: Cover skills, great speed, effective blitzer, run support, great size.

Weaknesses: Inconsistent, refine technique.

Johnny Patrick

Strengths: Size, good speed, ball skills.

Weaknesses: Character concern, refine technique.

Rashad Carmichael

Strengths: Solid instincts, coverage, will support run, ball skills, top end speed.

Weaknesses: Average height and bulk.

[KDawg004]

LINEBACKERS

Bruce Carter

Strengths: Good speed, ability to break in backfield, coverage, leader.

Weaknesses: Can get overpowered by OL, diagnosing plays, underweight.

Nate Irving

Strengths: Speed, instincts, big hitter, tough, versatility.

Weaknesses: Too aggressive at time, injuries, awareness.

Mason Foster

Strengths: Nose for the ball, instincts, tackling machine, run stopping, causes alot of fumbles.

Weaknesses: Average size and speed.

Quan Sturdivant

Strengths: Sure tackler, range, good instincts, coverage skills, can get into opponents backfield, versatile.

Weaknesses: Character issues

Kelvin Sheppard

Strengths: Experience, leader, tackling machine, good blitzer, fights through trash.

Weaknesses: Average size and speed, can get washed out of plays, over pursues plays.

[WilkinsonDonnie]

Did anyone see the Illinois DT that played recently. I dont remember his name but hes a Big Ten second team that was big but very quick. Played very rough i.e. falling onto players with a elbow or knee in them but was still very disruptive in the game. I could see him being there in the third or so.

[WilkinsonDonnie]

I saw Wilkerson play pretty closely and just wasnt that impressed. Idk if he was hurt or something in the latter half of the season but he really disappeared at times. Dont get me wrong he has great potential, but I dont know where he really fits in on a NFL defensive line.

[DynastyRTR]

Corey Liuget is who you are thinking of. he is ranked 30th on espn.com(scouts inc.)

he is a junior though, who if he went back could be a 1st round pick, but if he declared for this years draft would most likely be a late 2nd or early 3rd round pick.