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2009 NFL Draft - The CFN Top 250 (7th Round)
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Houston DE Phillip Hunt
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CollegeFootballNews.com
Posted Feb 26, 2009
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CFN's Top 250 Draft Prospects for 2009. Here are the players with seventh round talent.
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2009 NFL Draft
CFN Top 250 Prospects
7th Round Worthy (or Free Agents) - 200 to 250
How good are the prospects?
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By
Pete Fiutak
What happens when you combine the real, live, on-field
production of the college careers of all the top NFL prospects with raw
workout numbers and practices? The CFN Top 250 players for the 2009 NFL
Draft. Please note, this isn't a prediction or a projection of
where the prospects will go. Instead, it's a ranking based on
apparent talent, safety and risk, and the potential to be a bona fide
NFL starter. These are the best 250 prospects regardless of position.
200.
Phillip Hunt, DE Houston
6-1, 260
Position Rank: 19
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives: An
elite pass rusher … Major-league disruptive force … Plays
better than his size.
Negatives: Short.
Doesn’t look the part … Held his own in the post-season
circuit, but might have to be a linebacker to make a roster
… Needs the right fit and won’t hold up against the run.
201.
Tim Jamison, Michigan
DE 6-2, 256
Position Rank: 20
Post-Combine Skinny: The workout didn't help
him. He was smaller than just about everyone else and didn't
show the athleticism of some of the bigger guys. The 21 reps
weren't good and the 5.03 40 was even worse. He doesn't have
a position.
Positives: Frame to get stronger. Has the body … Big
hitter who packs a punch … Could be a strong NFL run stopper
in any defensive scheme.
Negatives: Not a
pure pass rusher by NFL standards … Not consistent. Can get
erased for stretches by better OTs … Doesn’t have a lot of
moves, even though he’s quick.
202.
Chase Daniel, QB Missouri 6-0, 218
Position Rank: 13
Post-Combine Skinny: Measured up to the magical
6-0 mark, but he wasn't fast in the 40. Shortest arms of the
QBs by far.
Positives: Ultimate leader. Very fiery competitor …
Great accuracy and production when he gets on a roll …
Mobile.
Negatives:
Too short … Will be compared to Drew Brees because of
size and production, but he isn’t Drew Brees … Gets in
trouble when he tries to do too much.
203.
Ramon Foster, OG Tennessee 6-5, 328
Position Rank: 12
Post-Combine Skinny: The 20 reps were a big
problem for a player looking to shine on the inside. He's
big with long arms, and he didn't move all that well.
Positives: Big
body … Good worker. Good motor … Could be moved to tackle if
needed.
Negatives:
Not an elite pass blocker … Has issues against speed
rushers and quick linemen.
204.
Stryker Sulak, DE Missouri
6-5, 251
Position Rank: 20
Post-Combine Skinny: He beefed up a bit getting
to over 250, and now he doesn't appear to be as rangy. The
4.77 was excellent and he was tremendously quick in the cone
and shuttle drills. However, if he wants to be a regular
end, he has to get stronger.
Positives: Great
pass rusher …. Quick off the ball. Can drop into pass
coverage well … Always working. Always moving.
Negatives: Way too
lanky. Not built like an end … Not quite athletic enough to
be a regular linebacker … Will likely have to be a
specialist.
205. Troy Kropog, OT
Tulane 6-6, 292
Position Rank: 14
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine.
Positives: Very
smart … Very quick and athletic … Will work to be better.
Negatives:
Undersized … Won’t overpower anyone and will have to go to
the right team
206.
Alex Fletcher, C 6-3, 297
Position Rank: 9
Post-Combine Skinny: He moved extremely well and
was great on the bench with 30 reps. However, he wasn't
quite as big as expected.
Positives: Nice
size and knows how to use it … Fiery and punishing. Finishes
his blocks. … Smart.
Negatives: Fine
against quick defenders, but struggles against stronger ones
… Durability concerns … Might be better as a guard.
207. Andrew Gardner, OT
Georgia Tech 6-7, 304
Position Rank: 15
Post-Combine Skinny: Still recovering from a shoulder
injury, he didn't work out.
Positives: Very
big, very tough … A smart blocker … Can do it all. Strong at
both run and pass blocking.
Negatives: Needs
to get much stronger … Doesn’t always play up to his size …
Doesn’t have great feet … Got knocked out for the season
with a shoulder problem.
208.
Willie Tuitama, QB Arizona 6-4, 230
Position Rank: 15
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't Invited To The Combine
Positives: Good
size and bulk. Looks the part … NFL arm with decent mobility
in the pocket … Accurate.
Negatives:
Durabilty a major problem … Was fine at Arizona, but not
special. Didn’t blow up as expected.
209. Fenuki Tupou, OT
Oregon 6-5, 314
Position Rank: 16
Post-Combine Skinny: Disappointing. Extremely small
hands for a player of his size, lifts were mediocre, and he
wasn't one of the more athletic-looking tackles considering
his reputation.
Positives: Former tight end. Athletic … Strong enough …
Dominated USF DE George Selvie.
Negatives: Will
take a while to grasp an offense … Not left tackle material
and might only be good enough to play on the right side.
210. Garrett Reynolds, North Carolina 6-8, 309
Position Rank: 17
Post-Combine Skinny: It's
almost like everyone was expecting more. He didn't move all
that well even though he's huge, and the 19 reps were a
disaster, long arms or not.
Positives: Hard
worker who’ll do whatever is needed … Good motor with good
attitude … Brings it every play.
Negatives: Not
necessarily the most gifted of blockers … Needs to get
stronger. Not necessarily a finisher … Height more of a
negative than a positive when it comes to leverage.
211.
Nick Reed, DE Oregon
6-2, 250
Position Rank: 21
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives:
Big-time pass rusher … Always working. Great motor …
Ultra-productive against everyone in the Pac 10.
Negatives: Too
small … Not quite fast enough to play linebacker, too small
to play end … A specialist. Will need to find the right fit.
212.
Ryan Mouton, CB Hawaii
5-9, 187
Position Rank: 22
Post-Combine Skinny: A tough guy for his size,
he showed off the quickness and shiftiness expected. The
4.54 wasn't great, but he whipped around the short drills
and leapt an incredible 10'9".
Positives:
Extremely tough for his size. A playmaker … Can be used as a
returner … Quick and very shifty.
Negatives: Too
small. Got away with his size in the WAC … Needs technique
work … A willing tackler, but he’s not all that physical.
Doesn’t provide any pop.
213.
Corvey Irvin, DT Georgia
6-3, 301
Position Rank:
18
Post-Combine Skinny: He needed to come in and
give the scouts something to get excited about, and he
didn't. He wasn't smooth and he only came up with 24 reps.
However, the 5.0 in the 40 was a nice surprise considering
he's not considered much of an athlete.
Positives: NFL
body … Excellent upside with the potential to be a steady
starter … Good mover. Decent at working his way into the
backfield.
Negatives: Isn’t a closer. Not an elite athlete … Won’t
get to the quarterback at the NFL level … Struggles at
shedding blocks.
214.
Ian Campbell, DE Kansas State
6-4, 265
Position Rank: 23
Post-Combine Skinny: He struggled at KSU when
moved to linebacker, but he showed the athleticism to
potentially move outside at the next level. He blew through
the drills with as much athleticism and quickness as most
linebackers, much less the ends. He'll have come up with one
more big workout, especially in the weight room, to be
assured of an early second day pick.
Positives:
Tremendous pass rusher if in the right scheme … Always
moving. Tries to make every play … Strong tackler.
Negatives: Never
improved after breakout sophomore season …Didn’t produce in
space when moved to linebacker … Not strong enough.
215.
Stephen McGee, QB Texas A&M 6-3,
235
Position Rank: 16
Post-Combine Skinny: Created a stir with his
speed. His 4.66 40 was second only to Pat White. Ran well,
and was fine throwing.
Positives: Great
runner … Quick learner. Can pick up any system right away.
Negatives:
Lost his job as a senior partly due to a shoulder injury …
Not an elite arm.
216.
Jahi Word-Daniels, CB Georgia Tech 6-0,
197
Position Rank: 23
Post-Combine Skinny: While he didn't run the 40,
he played to his strength ... his strength. With good size,
he's still on the draft board and he lifted an impressive 24
times on the bench. the 35.5" vertical didn't hurt.
Positives: Nice
size and good hitter … Was a top prospect before a mediocre
senior season … Good against the run. Physical.
Negatives: A
hamstring problem hurt him … Not quite athletic enough to
stay with a No. 1 NFL receiver … Not afraid to hit, but he’s
not always good at it.
217.
Travis Bright, OG BYU 6-4, 316
Position Rank: 13
Post-Combine Skinny: The 34 reps on the bench
were among the best of the guards, and he showed some
explosiveness in the drills.
Positives:
Insanely strong. Record-setting strong … Plays with a mean
streak … Very tough. Punishing.
Negatives: Old.
He’s already 26 … Not a good athlete … Durability a problem.
218.
Robert Francois, LB Boston College
6-2, 245
Position Rank: 16
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives:
Excellent tackler … Great open field tackler and can get
into the backfield … Strong. Great hitting ability with
big-time upside.
Negatives: Didn’t start for that long … Mediocre in pass
coverage against athletic receivers … Not an elite
athlete.
219.
Demonte Bolden, DT Tennessee
6-4, 282
Position Rank: 19
Post-Combine Skinny: Everyone knows he can move,
and he showed it off with a good 5.01 in the 40 and he was
smooth. However, he didn't lift and he appeared to look like
he still needs to hit the weights.
Positives: Very
quick, very athletic … Has room to get much bigger and much
stronger … Big-time upside. If he can add bulk and keep his
athleticism, look out.
Negatives: Not big
enough yet … Always trying to make big plays, and that’s not
always a good thing. Needs to make more of the routine plays
… Needs technique work to be a regular NFL tackle.
220.
Quinn Johnson, FB LSU 6-1, 246
Position Rank: 3
Post-Combine Skinny: Looked quick at time, but
was stunningly mediocre on the bench with just 16 lifts. The
4.86 40 was a disaster.
Positives: Former
linebacker … Big, physical blocker … Hard-worker.
Negatives: Will
never, ever carry the ball in the NFL … Not a receiver.
221.
Terrance Knighton, DT Temple
6-3, 321
Position Rank: 20
Post-Combine Skinny: The Owl came in big; he did
his work to beef up and it showed. Even so, he was
surprisingly quick, jumped well, and did enough to make some
noise as a possible sleeper.
Positives: Great
NFL body with upside to get bigger … Good producer. Good
veteran leader … Nice athleticism. Will get moving and will
make plays.
Negatives: Needs to find a home. He’s not a true NFL
tackle … Has to work on doing more to get into the backfield
against top interior linemen … Not strong enough to
overpower an NFL guard.
222. Patrick Turner, WR
USC 6-5. 223
Position Rank: 19
Post-Combine
Skinny: Considering his speed is the question mark, his
decision to not run the 40 sent up major red flags. He ran
through the drills and was fine.
Positives:
Tremendous size and strength … Excellent route runner …
Tough and not afraid to go over the middle and take a shot.
Negatives: Not a
blazer … Not as productive as he should’ve been as a No. 1
receiver at USC … Doesn’t catch everything.
223. George Bussey, OT Louisville 6-3, 305
Position Rank: 18
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At
The Combine.
Positives: Could play guard or tackle … Decent size …
Former walk-on who worked his way into an all-star.
Negatives: Is big,
but needs to play up to his size … Not enough of a run
blocker to play guard at the NFL level … Not refined enough
to play tackle right away.
224. Jason Watkins, OT Florida 6-6, 310
Position Rank:
19
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives: Great
body and size … Long. Long arms, good hands … Excellent
upside for a patient team.
Negatives: Very
raw. VERY raw … Not physical enough … Doesn’t have the
instincts and struggled last year with his consistency.
225. Greg Carr, WR Florida State 6-5, 215
Position Rank: 20
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At
The Combine
Positives: Underutilized producer who was great at
getting jump balls … Big-time size. A matchup nightmare …
Hard-worker. He could make himself into a devastating No. 3
receiver/goal line specialist.
Negatives:
Slowwwwwwww … Takes a while to get going … Not as physical
as he should be for his size.
226.
Kevin Ogletree, WR Virginia 6-1, 196
Position
Rank: 21
Post-Combine Skinny: It was a nice
few days for the big question mark. Ogletree showed he's
fully past his knee injury with 4.45 40 and a 4.08 in the
cone drill; the best among the receivers.
Positives: Good
speed and excellent hands … Graduated from Virginia … Solid
blocker.
Negatives:
Coaching staff not sad to see him go … Not a deep threat
… Doesn’t do any one thing at a top NFL level … A year
removed from a major knee injury.
227.
Anthony Heygood, OLB Purdue
6-1, 225
Position Rank: 17
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives: A
former running back who’s extremely athletic … A great
tackler who can get behind the line … Could be a great
special teamer.
Negatives: Needs a ton of work in the weight room … Not
fast. He’s athletic, but not fast … Will need to work on
technique on the weakside.
228. Emmanuel Cook, FS
South Carolina 5-9,
197
Position Rank: 21
Post-Combine Skinny:
A linebacker trying to play safety, he ran like a
linebacker with a 4.61. It'll be hard to find a spot for him
after this workout. He didn't show anything to make him look
like a starter.
Positives: Major league hitter. Pops like a linebacker …
Veteran starter who saw it all in the SEC … Extremely quick.
Blows through a ball-carrier.
Negatives: Small.
Too small … Not quite quick enough to be an elite free
safety. A strong safety who’ll need to play free … Character
issues.
229.
Solomon Elimimian, OLB Hawaii
5-11, 225
Position Rank: 18
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives:
Tremendously productive … Great at getting into the
backfield and was strong enough to handle himself in the
middle … Plays tougher than his size.
Negatives: Small.
Way, way too small … Not fast enough to even think about
playing safety … Not strong enough to play on the strongside
or in the middle.
230.
Jamarko Simmons, TE/WR Western
Michigan 6-2, 245
Position Rank: 12 (as a tight end)
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives: A wide
receiver who’ll be an H-Back at the next level …
Ultra-productive target with the potential to be a matchup
nightmare in the right system … Fiery. Wants the ball.
Negatives: Too
slow to be a wide receiver, not big enough to be a tight
end. A true tweener … Emotional. Sometimes not for his own
good … He’ll have to find the right fit. Won’t be for every
team.
231. Troy Nolan, SS
Arizona State 6-1,
207
Position Rank: 22
Post-Combine Skinny:
He'll make his money as a hitter. The 4.62 didn't help
his cause, but speed isn't his game. He wasn't expected to
work out well, and he didn't.
Positives: An
excellent hitter … Great playmaker. Aggressive in all phases
… Like an extra linebacker.
Negatives: Not all
that athletic. Won’t work out well … Tries to go for the big
play too often … Lacks instincts. Isn’t always efficient to
the ball.
232.
David Johnson, TE Arkansas State 6-2, 260
Position Rank: 13
Post-Combine Skinny: He lightened up a bit and
it helped his quickness. He only ran a 4.73, but he moved
well.
Positives:
Huge, thick blocker who’s great for the running game …
Will destroy tacklers … Can move for his size.
Negatives: Isn’t a
natural receiver, but to be fair, he wasn’t used much …
Likely more of a fullback/blocker than an all-around tight
end.
233.
Tom Brandstater, QB Fresno State 6-5,
220
Position Rank: 17
Post-Combine Skinny: Measured as big as
advertised. Was surprisingly agile and threw well.
Positives:
Excellent size and good arm … Could be a sleeper with the
right coaching.
Negatives: Didn’t improve enough with experience …
Average production.
234. Augustus Parrish, OT
Kent State 6-4, 302
Position Rank: 19
Post-Combine Skinny: He wasn't all that smooth in the
drills. Mediocre strength lifting 225 just 21 times, but he
ran a 5.23.
Positives: Strong. Great when he locks up on a defender
… A decent athlete who’s used to run blocking … Could get a
bit bigger.
Negatives: Not quite big enough to offset the lack of
issues against speed rushers … Only a right tackle prospect.
Will get an NFL quarterback killed if he plays on the left
side (or whatever the blind side is).
235.
Marcus Thigpen, RB/KR Indiana 6-0, 200
Position Rank: 22
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives: Speed,
speed, speed … Tremendous home-run hitter who could be a
situational star … Fantastic return potential.
Negatives: Not a
power back in any way … Not consistent. Didn’t get regular
work … Mediocre blocker.
236.
Mike Teel, QB Rutgers
6-3, 230
Position Rank: 18
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't Invited To The Combine
Positives: Good
size … Overcame rough start to dominate late his senior year
… Good arm.
Negatives: Not mobile … Benefitted from having a good
running game and great receivers.
237.
Kahlil Bell, RB UCLA 5-11, 212
Position Rank: 23
Post-Combine Skinny: A near-disaster. The 4.75
40 was a draft killer, and while he showed good quickness,
he only lifted 225 pounds 15 times.
Positives: Great
athlete … Good size who doesn’t go down easily … Good vision
through the hole.
Negatives: Not durable … Character questions … Not a
blazer for his size.
238.
Ryan Palmer, CB Texas
5-8, 190
Position Rank: 24
Post-Combine Skinny: Uh oh. If you're going to
measure 5-8 and 190, you can't run a 4.6. He might be tough
and he might play well on the field, but he didn't show
enough raw athleticism to warrant anything more than a
mid-second day selection.
Positives: Great
leader. Excellent character … Played bigger than his size
early in his career … Tough as nails. Will play hurt.
Negatives: Not big
enough. He’ll get beaten up … Once he got hurt, he played
through it, but he wasn’t as physical … Not a great NFL
athlete.
239.
Brett Helms, C LSU 6-2, 286
Position Rank: 10
Post-Combine Skinny: Beefed up around 15 pounds
from original playing weight. He didn't run, and he only
lifted 25 times.
Positives: Versatile enough to move to guard … Athletic.
Very quick … Excellent toughness. Great motor.
Negatives: Not big
enough … Has to get stronger to be a starter … Might be
limited to a West Coast offense.
240.
Gartrell Johnson, RB Colorado State
5-10, 219
Position Rank: 24
Post-Combine Skinny: Slow. Ran a painfully
sluggish 4.75 for a back smaller than he plays (even though
he has HUGE thighs).
Positives:
Ultra-productive workhorse … Good home-run speed once he
gets into the open … Will work.
Negatives: Not an
elite athlete … Tries to run with power, but his style
doesn’t necessarily translate to the next level.
241.
Moise Fokou, LB Maryland 6-1, 233
Position Rank:
19
Post-Combine Skinny: Not considered strong
coming into Indy, he proved that, and then some, with a mere
12 reps on the bench. He didn't run well enough in the 40 to
make up for it, with a 4.76, but he was fantastic at his
strength: the short drills. He was among the best players at
the Combine at the shuttle and cone drills, and he exploded
to a 10-1.
Positives: Very athletic and can end up being a solid
weakside NFL defender … Works hard. A former walk-on who
made himself a player … Nice tackler who can get into the
backfield.
Negatives: Small. He has room to get bigger, but he
looks like a safety … Not strong enough. Needs to hit the
weights … Could get erased at the next level by bigger,
stronger athletes.
242.
John Gill, DT Northwestern
6-3, 300
Position Rank: 21
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives: Great
size. A true-space eater on the inside … Productive. Found
ways to make plays in all phases … Decent burst. Will get
into the backfield.
Negatives: Not all
that athletic even with his stats … Doesn’t have special NFL
skills outside of his size … Not much upside.
243.
Clinton McDonald, DT Memphis
6-1, 275
Position Rank: 22
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives: Great
interior pass rusher … Too quick for most interior linemen.
Fast ... Good leader. Was the main man for the Tiger defense
… Very tough.
Negatives: Size. Simply doesn’t have the bulk … Puffed
up linebacker at tackle. Not necessarily an end … Will have
to be a specialist.
244. Austin Collie, WR
BYU 6-1, 200
Position Rank: 22
Post-Combine
Skinny: It wasn't a great workout, but he showed off
excellent quickness. The hands in the drills were fine, but
they weren't good enough to overcome the 4.6 40. Proved
he'll be a possession receiver.
Positives:
Big-time producer coming off a dominant season … Great
worker who’ll do what’s needed to improve … Excellent route
runner.
Negatives:
Not fast. He won’t get any separation on NFL corners …
Won’t catch everything … Needs to be more physical.
245.
Rulon Davis, DE California
6-5, 281
Position Rank: 24
Post-Combine Skinny: A 3-4 end, he was a major
disappointment in the weight room with just 20 presses on
the bench. With his size, he wasn't strong enough to make up
for his average quickness in the short drills. In other
words, he didn't come through like he needed to.
Positives: Very
big and very athletic … Former Marine who goes 100% all the
time … Tough as nails.
Negatives: While
he’ll fight through injuries, he’s always hurt … Major
medical issues … Old. Served in Iraq before going the JUCO
route.
246.
Aaron Brown, RB TCU 6-0, 195
Position Rank: 25
Post-Combine Skinny: Wasn't At The Combine
Positives: When
healthy, he was extremely productive … Fast. Can be a return
man. … Great cutting ability.
Negatives: Not
durable … Purely a specialist at the next level. A third
down back … Not a blocker.
247.
Maurice Evans, DE Penn State
6-1, 274
Position Rank: 25
Post-Combine Skinny: A flat-out disaster. He
needed to impress with his numbers, and didn't. The 17 reps
on the bench were horrendous, while the 5.03 40 wasn't good
for a supposed pass rusher. He wasn't quick enough and
wasn't athletic enough, and now, an end considered to be a
possible first rounder at the end of last year might not get
drafted until late.
Positives: Elite
pass rusher … Quick out of the box. Has the potential to
make one big game-changing play per game … Strong. Really
strong.
Negatives:
Knocked down on everyone’s draft list after
off-the-field issues regarding pot possession … Needs a
little technique work. Not necessarily going to dominate
from day one … Not tall. A bit squatty for a pass rusher.
248.
DeAndre Wright, CB New Mexico
5-11, 198
Position Rank: 25
Post-Combine Skinny: Disappointing. Extremely
disappointing. The Lobo great jumped well and moved fine,
but the 4.61 in the 40 wasn't close to as good as what he
should've done. He's not going to be physical, so he needed
to be faster.
Positives: A veteran who excelled at a high level his
entire career … Great against the run. Fantastic in the open
field … Excellent instincts. The experience is going to be a
factor.
Negatives:
Banged up. He’s tough and wasn’t afraid to hit, but he
has a shoulder issue … Wiry. Doesn’t have an NFL body … Will
have problems against speed receivers.
249. Lendy Holmes, FS
Oklahoma 6-1, 206
Position Rank: 23
Post-Combine Skinny: For a player who projects to be a
free safety, the 4.71 40 was a disaster. Some might have
thought of him as a big corner. They don't any longer.
Positives: Great
athlete. Fast to the ball … Can be used in a variety of
ways. Can be a big corner in an emergency and could also be
used as a pass rusher … Tall. Rangy.
Negatives: Not
quite a big enough hitter to star at safety … Character.
Off-the-field issues with schoolwork … More of a corner
playing safety.
250.
Ra’Shon Harris, DT Oregon
6-4, 298
Position Rank: 23
Post-Combine Skinny: Harris came in leaner and
more athletic, running well, moving fine, and coming up with
a strong 4.99 in the 40. The 28 reps, considering he's known
more for his athleticism, was good enough. It's going to
take a scouting department to do a little work, and a
coaching staff to use a little motivation, but Harris could
be a steal on the second day.
Positives: Big
body with great upside … Strong. Tough shove around against
power blockers … Anchor potential.
Negatives: Needs
to show he wants to be an NFL player … Not an every down
defender. Doesn’t always to full tilt … Has to prove it. Had
one good year.
How good
are the prospects?
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