NFP Prospect Position Rankings

What about Jeff Wolfert, K from Mizzou? Dude only missed a couple of FG's in conference play. What does he lack?

Again great work Wes. I love the slotting of the d-lineman and the linebackers.

Ya agreeded, REALLY good stuff Wes

cant you tell us about the kid from Northern Iowa, I see he is three on the 3-4 DE rankings.

It doesn't seem like much depth there or at nose, so is this a guy who is going to really move up in the coming weeks?

Keep up great work man, love this draft info!

Love the rankings, but I think Juaquin Iglesias gets slighted a bit. I think he's the second best receiver in this draft.

Wes, great lists! Maybe it's too much work, but a couple of things I'd love to see added are:
1) Projected draft position
2) Where a player would rank amoungst players at a similar position... For example, you have Orakpo as the top 4-3 end, but where does he rank amoungst the 3-4 ends?

Wes, you've done such a good job of really breaking down the various positions in the draft and following up with readers' questions. Thanks for that. As I was reading your breakdowns above, I was wondering what the difference was between a 3-4 outside linebacker and a 3-4 defensive end. In the 3-4, isn't the "defensive end" really not much more than a down lineman, with the outside linebacker taking on more of the traditional idea of the defensive end role, i.e., rushing the passer, contain on the QB and in the running game, etc.?

Herman Johnson at 335?--that has to be a typo.

Walt: The DE in a 3-4 scheme is asked to play the 5-technique or play on the outside shoulder of the OT. He is down defensive lineman who is asked to eat up blocks and two-gap on the outside.
The OLB is used as the hybrid who can rush the passer off the edge or drop off into the flat. He is a very versatile athlete.

LionsfaninClev: Well he was listed at 335 at the start of the year and in the program, but he did weigh in at 382 at the Senior Bowl, we will see where he is at for the Combine.

Can someone please explain to me the reasoning behind not inviting Wolfert to the combines?? He is the most accurate NCAA kicker EVER... How does that not merrit an invite to any allstar game, senior bowl, or combines... What more do they want this guy to do?!

Well said Jekel you are right on with both topics.

John: Wolfert will get a chance. The All-Star games and Combine invites aren't that big of a deal to a kicker. He will get invited to an NFL camp and that is when he needs to perform. But he will get a shot

Great work like always Wes, I just have one qualm.

Herman Johnson actually weights about 385, not 335. I absolutely hated him as a prospect before the Senior Bowl and hate him even more after watching him at the Senior Bowl. The guy can't move, his feet are awful and I think he's going to have real tough time in the NFL with anybody who is even slighty agile, which is pretty much ever Defensive Lineman/LB in the NFL.

Great to see someone else isn't in love Vontae Davis. He's going to be drafted in the Top 25 but unless he gets his head on straight, he's going to be a big time bust. He's a head case and the scary thing is, he hasn't even gotten paid yet.

How does Curry fit into a 3-4 defense? Would it diminish his value as an OLB? Would he then be slid to the inside?

Rashad Jennings will be the number one running back after this combine. What he is about to do at the combine no one has has ever done at his SIZE. He is also one of the most knowledgeable players to ever enter the NFL draft. Look for very positive reviews regarding his character, and his knowledge of the game. He is ready to play for any team on day 1. In reality he already is the number one running back to NFL scouts. They just play him down hoping to throw off other teams so they can get him after the 1st round. He won't last past the 5th pick on day 1. Take it from an insider. This kid may be a top ten measurable athlete in the whole world. By measurable we mean speed, strength, vertical, height, weight, muscle mass (Rumored to be the most ever at his training facility), VO2, hand size, and potential for additional muscle growth.

Other than that, your RB list is correct. Good Job.

By the way you are 100% on the Offensive Tackles. Very good job there.

Think Everette Brown has a chance at 4-3 DE in the context of Robert Mathis?

I think Pat White (WV) is the most underrated QB in the draft. He is probably one of the best playmaker's in the draft. I'd love to see the niners go after him

Dan Miller: White is very underrated, and even if he never works out as a typical franchise quarterback, he is to good of an athlete not to help teams in another way (wildcat, WR, ect.)

Alan Burge: Yes I think Brown has a shot to be a very good pass rushing DE in a 4-3, no doubt about it.

Adam: I am going to hold you to this. I was down at the Senior Bowl and was expecting a lot more from him. But maybe it just took him some time to get adjusted, as he saved his best performance for the game, so we will wait and see. Thanks for the heads up.

Mike: Curry is such a gifted athlete I can see him playing anywhere in the 3-4 or 4-3. I feel like he is a better fit for a 4-3 scheme but he is not limited by any means.

Brett: Herman Johnson is a lot bigger then he is listed. I actually got a chance to talk with him at the Senior Bowl and he said he plays around 360 LBS. So he was a bit heavy in Mobile (weighed in at 382), and he was asked to play a lot of RT. I think if he can find a power run scheme based offense and not be forced to play consistently in space, I think he will do well. Don't count him out yet, he is a different type of guard, but I think he has a place in the league and can be very effictive.

I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree Wes. I've only seen him play 3, maybe 4 times so maybe i'm wrong. Thanks for the feedback and i'll keep a close eye on him at the combine to see how he moves.

Wow, you guys at the NFP work your tails off to supply the public with insider info. Thanks. But, how is Andre Smith not the top ranked player in this draft? All American in HS, and college. Alabama's great percentage of runs were to his side, and SEC defenses had no answer. Does he have issues (weight, character, work ethic) unknown to public?

Also, is there a Chris Johnson/Felix Jones (track speed, with football instincts) of this draft?

Lastly, this list show how far MiamiU football has fallen off. Not one projected 1st rounder? Pitiful, considering their pipeline of Southern Miami HS talent. Best concentration of speed in America.

CowboyApologist: No doubt Smith is a dominate run blocker. However, he is 6-4, 340 pounds and weight is an issue. I also worry about his ability to handle speed rushers off the edge and consistently reaching the corner. He might even be best suited to play on the right side or even at guard. He reminds me a lot of Shaun Andrews (Eagles Guard).

As for CJ and Felix Jones like players: Two guys I really like are Devin Moore from Wyoming and Mike Goodson from Texas A&M. I really think Goodson is going to fly up draft boards in the coming months if he can prove to scouts that he isn't a bad apple. He had a big falling out at Texas A&M, so much so that they didn't even announce on the school website he was declaring early.
But the guy has a lot of talent and I can see him finding a role at the next level.

Wes, how much do you think Raji and/or Brace benefited from playing next to each other? Do you think either of them are overrated a little because of it?

Chances are the Packers are going after one of them, so I'd love to know whos the better fit, etc...

Great job on the RB rankings. I am so glad to see more people using common sense by having Moreno number one and not Chris Wells.

I agree with the OLB rankiings having Curry over Cushing. Cushing is very athletic, but his instincts you have to question a bit and this came up at the Sr. Bowl and his stock is down a bit.

Bad job on the WR rankings. How can you not have Austin Collie as your first ranked Possession WR, let alone not in the top 20 prospects? Collie isn't a burner, but he will time better than Patrick Turner and in the same range as Ramses Barden and close to Michael Crabtree; I predict a 4.55. Collie is a poor man's Larry Fitzgerald/ Crabtree in that he has a good burst off the line, runs great routes, has great hands, but isn't as fast as your typical elite prospect. He isn't quite as physical as the other two aforementioned; which is why they are a bit better. He only led the nation in receiving yards. How can you not have him ranked; I am stunned? I know BYU doesn't get a lot of hype, but common; the Mountain West is on the rise now!

There's a few other WRs you left out too. The list was looking great until I saw the WR rankings.

In addition I'd have Jeremy Maclin #1 and Crabtree #2 and have Britt ahead of Nicks.
7-10 of your Split-End WR rankings looks about right and your slot WR ranks look good, but the rest of the WR lists are way off.

all this web site have michael johnson falling. if you look at the system he was in and realize he is in the top 5 in all de stats....he made monroe look bad...2 sacks LSU...msu he destroyed them....

Aaron Maybin is 233lb. That wont cut it in the NFL . I don’t see a team taking him that high unless he runs a 4.48-5.50. He didn’t play the run well at all. They put Josh Gaines and Maurice Evans in on 3rd down…. who is this kid Everette Pedescleaux. I see his name around a lot. i think he was a BB player?

Even with Wolfert not getting an invite to combines, I don't see y he wouldn't b a top 10 in his position. What were ur reasons for leaving him off the list?

Question on the NT rankings. On the Specialized Position Rankings, you have the top 5 NTs as: B.J. Raji, Ron Brace, Terrance Taylor, Sammie Lee Hill, and Terrance Knighton. In the current article, you have Fili Moala and Dorell Scott interloping ahead of Taylor. What gives?

I just found a youtube on that Everette Pedescleaux kid. He looks he can move for a 300 pound guy.


Everette Pedescleaux Highlight Reel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GH9lJT3lK8