Archive for March, 2010
Posted: Monday, March 29th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Adron Tennell, Auston English, Brody Eldridge, Chris Brown, Cleveland Browns, Oklahoma Pro Day, Sam Bradford
While teams await quarterback Sam Bradford‘s workout here in Norman, other Sooners players have gone through drills.
Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Curtis Pulley, Florida A&M, LeRoy Vann
He may not be on the level of a Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen, but Florida A&M QB Curtis Pulley possesses some qualities that the 49ers must find interesting.
Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Jeremy Horne-Murdock, Jeromy Miles, Kyle Harrington, Massachussets, Victor Cruz
It’s rare for someone to learn about football in high school and a few years later become an elite pro prospect, and it’s even rarer for someone garnering first-round consideration to come from UMass. Well, OT Vladimir Ducasse has managed to do both.
Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Joe Tronzo, Louisville, New England Patriots, Scott Long, Trent Guy
Louisville WR Scott Long was worked out by Patriots wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea and is a good prospect.
Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Austen Lane, Murray State, Taylor Lanigan
One factor that cannot always be ascertained by a prospect’s workout times or position drills is his frame. Certain players just have a build that has yet to mature. A guy that has yet to reach his physical peak can be enticing, because it means he has room to develop more body mass and strength.
Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Darryl Sharpton, Dedrick Epps, Jason Fox, Javarris James, Jimmy Graham, Miami, Sam Shields
Historically, players that run on FieldTurf post slightly faster times than those that work out on grass. Miami (Fla.) is the exception, however.
Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Jared Gaither
Ravens coach John Harbaugh called out Jared Gaither last week for missing the first week of voluntary offseason workouts. Gaither’s response? I’m coming, coach.
Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Boo Robinson, Brandon Ghee, Chris Degeare, John Russell, Riley Skinner, Wake Forest
Wake Forest CB Brandon Ghee (5-foot-11, 5/8, 191 pounds) is an explosive athlete, and his impressive workouts are catching the attention of teams. Ghee, who was a top performer for his potiion in the 40-yard dash, the broad jump, the three-cone drill, the short shuttle and the long shuttle, had another good performance at the Demon Deacons’ pro day.
Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Air Force, Ben Garland, Nick Charles
While players from the service academies may not be able to start their NFL careers right away, they still often have quality prospects worth monitoring. Such is the case with Air Force this year.
Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Donovan McNabb, Josh Cribbs, Josh McDaniels, Julius Peppers, Matt Jones, Nnamdi Asomugha, Tony Sparano, Trent Baalke
How will the Browns use the talented and versatile Josh Cribbs in 2010? According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, they would like to develop him as a receiver. That and much more Around the Web.
Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Corey Wootton, Perrish Cox
Northwestern defensive linemen Corey Wootton will work out on campus Monday at 11 a.m. and Oklahoma State CB Perrish Cox will work out at Waco High School on Tuesday.
Posted: Saturday, March 27th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Bakari Grant, Chris Carter, Kenny Brown, UC-Davis
While one UC Davis prospect was unable to take advantage of the spotlight provided by the school’s pro day due to injury, another stepped up in his place.
Posted: Saturday, March 27th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Arizona, Chris Gronkowski, Rob Gronkowski
One of the tougher evaluations in the upcoming draft is Arizona’s Rob Gronkowski. The talented tight end is considered one of the best prospects in the draft at his position, but missed all of last season with a back injury, and was not ready to run drills at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was finally able to work out in front of scouts on Saturday, and his performance was eye-opening.
Posted: Saturday, March 27th, 2010 | Mike Mayock Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Chad Jones, Earl Thomas, Eric Berry, Nate Allen, position rankings
Texas’ Earl Thomas tops my list as the best safety prospect in this draft class, because I consider him the most instinctual player I’ve seen at the position in several years.