2008 NFL Draft (Projections/Mock Drafts/Evaluations/Draft)

[buckeyes_rock]

Originally Posted by NFBuck

I'd love to see what Beanie could do out there...

Not yet!

[buckeyes_rock]

Originally Posted by buckeyemania11

NFL Events: Combine Top Performers

Running Backs

NameTime
Johnson, Chris4.24

Is that right? Dang that's flying!

[NFBuck]

Stock up, stock down...

Rivals.com NFL Draft - Frank Coyle's risers and fallers

TE JERMICHAEL FINLEY, TEXAS
This young junior tight end checked in at 6-4 and 243 lbs. He ran a disappointing 4.82 time and managed only 20 reps, which will make his pro day at Texas critical to his final grade. He looked good in the vertical leap and receiving drills and has intriguing upside, but must run better for an early draft grade.

Didn't xrayrandy claim he ran a sub-4.4?

[buckeyemania11]

Originally Posted by buckeyes_rock

Is that right? Dang that's flying!

thats official according to NFL.com

[buckeyes_rock]

Originally Posted by NFBuck

xrayrandy

Now that's always good for a laugh!

[jwinslow]

Originally Posted by NFBuck

Didn't xrayrandy claim he ran a sub-4.4?

I checked and could not find anything specific (from him or xray), but did find him on his AA list... as I mentioned earlier in this thread

[OregonBuckeye]

Found this gem of a comment on the rivals update board from a 'Bama fan.

Rivals.com NFL Draft - Message Boards

johnnyd5203

BamaOnLine.com
Post #72
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Add BuddyRe: SUNDAY COMBINE WORKOUT UPDATESReply just to show the big tens slowness, Mike hart ran a 4.69, and mario manningham ran a 4.59. this shows the drop off not just from the Sec, but most conferences when it comes to speed. Big Ten is for slow guys.



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[OHSportsFan9]

Originally Posted by jwinslow

I checked and could not find anything specific (from him or xray), but did find him on his AA list... as I mentioned earlier in this thread

some good ones

Originally Posted by xrayrandy

As for Finley I'll just say that you will be convinced the first time you watch him.

From xray's All-American list

Originally Posted by xrayrandy

Jermichael Finley 2nd team TE (Nothing yet, just possibly the best athlete on the team)

[buckeyemania11]

Originally Posted by OregonBuckeye

Found this gem of a comment on the rivals update board from a 'Bama fan.

Rivals.com NFL Draft - Message Boards

johnnyd5203

BamaOnLine.com
Post #72
MyFanPage
Add BuddyRe: SUNDAY COMBINE WORKOUT UPDATESReply just to show the big tens slowness, Mike hart ran a 4.69, and mario manningham ran a 4.59. this shows the drop off not just from the Sec, but most conferences when it comes to speed. Big Ten is for slow guys.



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I guess the SEC is slow too

since a player from the CUSA had by far the fastest 40 time, nobody can compete with CUSA SPEED!!!!

[jwinslow]

Running back Rashard Mendenhall, of Illinois, runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Receiver Mario Manningham, of Michigan, makes a catch during a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Receiver Maurice Purify, of Nebraska, makes a catch during a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Receiver Desean Jackson, of California, runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Offensive lineman Tyler Polumbus of Colorado falls as he finishes the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008.
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

[jwinslow]

Scout & Rivals

Combine - Rising & Falling Prospects (Sunday)

Stock Rising

WR, Devin Thomas, Michigan State
One of my favorite wide receivers entering the Combine was Thomas, and all he did was prove to everyone watching that he?s a serious prospect with major upside. Thomas displayed blazing speed in the 40, where he timed at 4.40. My biggest question about Thomas entering the NFL was his vertical speed, but his 40-time and his quickness off the line in drills silenced my concerns.

Devin Thomas - This underclassman had a monster workout. He ran two low 4.3 times - including a 4.32 sprint. He is an explosive receiver at almost 6-2 and 215 pounds. On top of that, he also has kickoff return skills.

Stock Falling

Manningham had the worst day of any player at the Combine. He was talked about as one of the best playmakers at the receiver position and a possible mid-first round pick, but when the dust settled, he ran a disturbing 4.60 in the 40. Manningham didn?t look comfortable running and was running in a short, choppy stride. He demonstrated good strength getting up 16 reps in the bench press, especially with his 5-foot-11, 181-pound frame. He also caught the ball well, but it?s his speed that?s a concern.

Manningham - This junior wideout failed to impress. He ran disappointing 4.59 and 4.6 times that may cost him a first-round grade. He also did only 16 reps and an average 32-inch vertical leap. He needs a strong showing at pro day as well.

Stock Falling

Hart didn?t measure well at the Combine (5-8, 207) and didn?t show much explosion; he ran a 4.67 in the 40. Hart isn?t the most athletic back in the draft, and he proved it by turning in a 28-inch vertical, but he did look good making cuts in drills. Hart will have to improve his 40-time at his Pro Day.

Hart - This short tailback ran poorly with 4.67 and 4.69 times in the 40. His Michigan pro day will be critical to his draft status. He also had a subpar 28-inch vertical leap and added 23 reps in the lifting.

Comments were from Scout, then Rivals

[jwinslow]

Defensive back Tom Zbikowski, seated, of Notre Dame, responds to a question during an interview at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
"So about those pursuit angles..."

Defensive lineman Lionel Dotson, left, of Arizona responds to a question during an interview at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
His name is on his freaking shirt, AP caption guy...


Quarterback Joe Flacco, of Delaware, throws a pass during a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

They even gave him Big Ben's number


Running back Darren McFadden, of Arkansas, runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. McFadden had a time of 4.27 in the run. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Running back Darren McFadden, of Arkansas, runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Running back Jonathan Stewart, of Oregon, runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Running back Rashard Mendenhall, of Illinois, runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Running back Ray Rice, of Rutgers, runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Receiver Mario Manningham, of Michigan, makes a catch during a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael


Quarterback Chad Henne, of Michigan, throws a pass during a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Receiver James Hardy, of Indiana, makes a catch during a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

[jwinslow]

Louis "Big Foot" Holmes just went thru the drills... looked ok.

Chris Long just ran like a weakside linebacker thru the "change of direction" drill

[jwinslow]

Official Combo DE/LB times are in

4.51 - Cliff Avril, PUR
4.57 - Quentin Groves, AUB
4.64 - Shawn Crable, UM
4.67 - Vernon Gholston, OSU
...
4.75 - Chris Long, UVA (10th)

3 of 4 from the north

...
Shawn Crable sporting Troy Smith's number

[NastyDogg72]

McFadden's quick recovery - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

INDIANAPOLIS ? Coming down from the combination of excitement heavily tinged by adrenaline, marketing agent Mike Conley Sr. was hungry. He mowed through a plate of nachos at Champions Sports Bar in but a few celebratory minutes, inspired by another display of speed.
Darren McFadden, who is represented by Conley and contract agent Ian Greengross, may have outrun the questions.
That?s what a 4.33-second time in the 40-yard dash will do at the NFL scouting combine. It doesn?t just turn heads, it turns opinions. In short, the notion that McFadden?s two publicized incidents at bars and some other more minor issues will get in the way of him being one of the top picks may have disappeared as fast as he ran.