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Welcome
to the DRAFT NOTEBOOK by Stevenson's Scouting Service.
This effort began in 1981 with the goal of becoming the most accurate
and enjoyable source of information and experienced opinions based
on the annual National Football League Draft. After starting
this effort in the Midwest, it is currently based out of Wood Ranch,
California, but obtains information from sources across the country.
Stevenson's
Scouting Service does not claim to be "league insiders",
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the annual NFL Draft. Based on experience,
accuracy of scouting reports and projections, and feedback from
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The
following are a few scouting reports from our recent DRAFT NOTEBOOK
publications:
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- BOB SANDERS (INDIANAPOLIS COLTS) |
Iowa Hawkeyes
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Height
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5'8"
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YEAR
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TACKLES
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INTERCEPTIONS
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PASSES
BROKEN UP
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Weight
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205#
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Freshman
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52
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0
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1
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40-Time
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4.4
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Sophomore
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122
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4
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8
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Age
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24
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Junior
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102
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2
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12
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Jersey
#
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33
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Senior
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72
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1
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5
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: Erie PA — BORN: 2/24/81 —
MAJOR: African-American World Studies — PREP:
Rushed for 1100 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior.
Team captain. — COLLEGE: Started four of twelve
games as a true freshman. Started all eleven games
at strong safety as a sophomore. Started twelve of
thirteen games as a junior. Started ten games as a
senior. Added 6 tackles for loss, a sack, and 6 forced
fumbles.
SCOUTING REPORT
STRENGTHS: Experienced and productive 37 game
starter. Has played versus quality competition in
the Big Ten. Intense competitor. Outstanding athlete
with a very solid build. Impressive 41½"
vertical. Plays the ball well in the air. Shows recovery
speed. Closes with a burst. Able to make the interception.
Keeps the play in front of him. Shows range and plays
sideline-to-sideline. Takes good angles. Instinctive,
quick to read and react. Comes up quickly in run support.
Tough and aggressive. Reliable tackler, will wrap
up the ball carrier. Effective on the blitz. Explosive
hitter. Steady and reliable team player. Disciplined,
plays within the defensive scheme. Works hard, studies
film, and prepares himself for the game. Quality person
with character and the respect of his teammates. Raises
the level of play of teammates. — CONCERNS: Lacks
height, 4" shorter than average. Hands are just
average. Must avoid biting on play action. Reminds
of Tyrone Carter (Minnesota Golden Gophers, Minnesota
Vikings, New York Jets), but Sanders is a much better
athlete.
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| Bob
Sanders was a 2nd round draft choice (#44 overall) of
the Indianapolis Colts in 2004. Again in 2006, he showed
that he "raises the level of play of teammates"
when he returned from injury to spark the team in the
playoffs and lead them to the Super Bowl championship.
In his first 24 games with the Colts, he recorded 152
tackles, 2 interceptions, 4 passes broken up, and 2
forced fumbles. He was rewarded during the 2007 season
with a contract extension that made him one of the top
paid safeties in the league. |
2005 DRAFT NOTEBOOK
| HB
- FRANK GORE (SAN FRANCISCO
49'ERS) |
Miami Hurricanes
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Height
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5'9"
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YEAR
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YARDS/CARRY
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YARDS
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TOUCHDOWNS
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YARDS/CATCH
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YARDS
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TOUCHDOWNS
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Weight
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210#
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Freshman
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9.1
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562
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5
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14.0
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14
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0
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40-Time
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4.6
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Sophomore
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5.3
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468
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4
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8.8
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105
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0
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Age
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23
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Junior
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5.0
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865
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8
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10.6
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106
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0
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Jersey
#
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3
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Senior
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UNDERCLASSMAN
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: Coral
Gables FL — MAJOR:
Liberal Arts —
PREP: Rushed for 2953
yards with 34 touchdowns
as a senior. —
COLLEGE: Played in eleven
games as a true freshman.
Redshirt in 2002 with
a knee injury. Started
five games as a sophomore
before suffering a season
ending left knee injury.
Started ten games as
a junior. Underclassman
that declared for early
entry.
SCOUTING REPORT
ATHLETIC ABILITY:
Above-average athletic
ability. Much stronger
in the upper body than
lower. Deceptive speed.
— POSITION SKILLS:
Extremely instinctive
runner that shows outstanding
vision and balance.
Cutback runner that
excels between the tackles.
Tackle-breaking runner
that runs low with good
leverage and body lean.
Shows good patience
and allows blocks to
develop before bursting
through the hole. Able
to convert the short
yardage plays. Will
gain yards after initial
contact. Enough speed
to take the play outside
and turn the corner.
Elusive and creative,
will make the defender
miss. Lacks the speed
to take it the distance.
Soft reliable hands
as a receiver out of
the backfield. Will
extend hands and make
catch out away from
body. Finds the open
areas in zone coverages.
Able to adjust to the
ball in the air. Willing
blocker that shows good
blitz awareness and
recognition.
... LEVEL OF
COMPETITION: I-A Big
East and ACC —
CHARACTER: Quality person
with the respect of
teammates. Hard worker,
studies film, and prepares
for each game. Scored
just 6 on the Wonderlic
test. — DURABILITY:
Knee injuries in 2002
and 2003. — SUMMARY:
Quality kid that has
had to overcome a lot
of challenges on the
gridiron and in life.
Coming out early with
a chip on shoulder.
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| Frank
Gore was a 3rd round draft
choice (#65 overall) of
the San Francisco 49'ers
in 2005. In his first
two seasons in the league,
the tough and physical
back started 17 of 30
games (including all 16
in 2006) and averaged
5.2 yards/carry for 2303
yards with 11 touchdowns.
He also averaged 8.1 yards/catch
for 616 yards with a touchdown. |
2007 DRAFT NOTEBOOK
| WR
- JAMES JONES (GREEN BAY PACKERS) |
San Jose State Spartans
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Height
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6'1"
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YEAR
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YARDS/CATCH
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YARDS
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TOUCHDOWNS
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Weight
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205#
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Freshman
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8.0
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8
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0
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40-Time
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4.5
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Sophomore
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12.7
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317
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1
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Age
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23
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Junior
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9.3
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278
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1
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Jersey
#
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3
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Senior
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12.8
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893
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10
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: San Jose CA — PREP: Lettered
in football, basketball, and track. —
MAJOR: Sociology — COLLEGE: 2002) Redshirt
2003) Played in nine games as a freshman.
Also used for long snapping. 2004) Started
six of eleven games as a sophomore. Averaged
7.3 yards/punt return for 80 yards. 2005)
Started three of eleven games for the Spartans
as a junior. Averaged 5.3 yards/punt return
for 106 yards. 2006) Started twelve of thirteen
games as a senior. Averaged 11.0 yards/punt
return for 121 yards. Had 105 yards receiving
and scored two touchdowns versus East Carolina
in the New Mexico Bowl.
SCOUTING REPORT
STRENGTHS: More quick than fast. Strong,
22 reps of 225#. 34" vertical. Quick
smooth release. Able to beat the jam. Uses
hands well. Runs good routes. Knows how
to setup the defender. Quick in and out
of breaks. Creates separation. Will go across
the middle and make the tough catch in traffic.
Smooth body control working the sidelines.
Will come back to the quarterback when the
play breaks down. Soft reliable hands. Will
extend hands and catch the ball out away
from body. Shows good concentration and
focus. Seldom drops a pass. Adjusts well
to the ball in the air. Runs well after
the catch. Elusive and creative in the open
field. Has a knack for the big play. Contributes
as a downfield blocker. Has also been used
to return punts. Durable, will play hurt.
Coachable, will do the film study, weight
room work, and the little things to be effective
on the next level. — CONCERNS: Lacks
blazing speed. Slows in and out of breaks.
Not elusive or creative after the catch.
Did little to excite prior to senior season.
Has played versus lower level of competition.
— SUMMARY: Impressed at the IntaJuice
All-Star Classic. An improving receiver
to keep an eye on.
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| James
Jones surprised some as a 3rd round draft
choice (#78 overall) of the Green Bay Packers
in 2007. After catching the staff's eye with
21 receptions for 233 yards with 2 touchdowns
in the preseason, he went on to finish third
on the team with 47 receptions for 676 yards
with 2 touchdowns as a rookie. The former
Spartan turned out to be one of the top offensive
players from the 2007 NFL Draft. |
2007 DRAFT NOTEBOOK
| OLB
- BUSTER DAVIS (ARIZONA CARDINALS) |
Florida State Seminoles
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Height
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5'9"
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YEAR
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TACKLES
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TACKLES
FOR LOSS
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SACKS
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INTERCEPTIONS
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Weight
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240#
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Freshman
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5
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1
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0
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0
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40-Time
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4.7
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Sophomore
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60
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8
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1
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0
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Age
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24
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Junior
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91
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11
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2
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0
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Jersey
#
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7
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Senior
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109
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8
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5
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1
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: Daytona Beach FL —
BORN: 10/20/83 — PREP: Recorded 140
tackles as a senior. — MAJOR: Social
Science — COLLEGE: 2002) Redshirt
2003) Played in seven games at middle
linebacker as a freshman. Added one pressure.
2004) Started eleven of twelve games as
a sophomore. Added 8 pressures, 4 passes
broken up, and a fumble recovery. 2005)
Started all thirteen games for the Seminoles
as a junior. Had starts at middle linebacker
during the season and the bowl game on
the weak side filling in for the suspended
A. J. Nicholson (Bengals). Added 4 pressures,
2 passes broken up, and a fumble recovery.
Recorded 13 tackles versus North Carolina
State. 2006) Started all thirteen games
as a senior. Added 2 passes broken up,
2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.
SCOUTING REPORT
STRENGTHS: Experienced three-year
starter. Strong thick build. 24 reps of
225#. 31" vertical. Has played versus
very good I-A competition. Intelligent,
able to make the defensive calls. Instinctive,
quick to read and react. Agile, moves
fairly well and has a good change of directions.
Moves well through traffic. Closes quickly
on the ball carrier. Shows a burst. Big
hitter. Reliable wrap up tackler. Good
hands for the interception. Plays sideline-to-sideline.
Takes good angles in pursuit. Effective
on the blitz. Good anticipation and timing.
Disciplined, plays within the scheme.
Durable, will play hurt. Versatile, has
played inside and outside. Coachable,
will do the film study, weight room work,
and the little things to be effective
on the next level. Was a steady and reliable
team leader. — CONCERNS: Lacks height.
Lacks timed speed, but plays faster than
he times. Will need to improve use of
hands. Will need to improve coverage skills.
— SUMMARY: One of the most over-rated
prospects in this draft.
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| Buster
Davis was a 3rd round draft choice (#69
overall) of the Arizona Cardinals in 2007.
He was considered an over-rated prospect
entering the draft and ended up failing
to make the team's opening day roster despite
signing a 3-year $1.7 million contract including
a $610,000 signing bonus. |
2003 DRAFT NOTEBOOK
| QB
- CHRIS SIMMS (TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS) |
Texas Longhorns
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Height
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6'4"
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YEAR
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%
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YARDS
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TOUCHDOWNS
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INTERCEPTIONS
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YARDS/COMPLETION
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Weight
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220#
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Freshman
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53%
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223
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2
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1
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11.7
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40-Time
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4.8
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Sophomore
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55%
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681
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5
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7
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13.4
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Age
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23
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Junior
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59%
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2,603
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22
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11
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12.2
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Jersey
#
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1
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Senior
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60%
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2,938
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24
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11
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13.4
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: Franklin Lakes NJ —
BORN: 8/29/80 — MAJOR: History —
PERSONAL: Son of former NY Giants quarterback
Phil Simms. — PREP: Lettered in football
and basketball. Passed for 2239 yards
and 18 touchdowns as a senior. Highly
regarded All American. — COLLEGE:
Shared time at the position with Major
Applewhite as a freshman and sophomore.
Started one game as a true freshman. Started
five games as a sophomore. Moved in as
full time starter and started twelve games
as a junior. Started twelve games as a
senior. Completed 54% for 269 yards and
2 touchdowns with one interception in
the SBC Cotton Bowl versus Louisiana State.
SCOUTING REPORT
STRENGTHS: Two year starter. Outstanding
size. Strong arm with quick release. Throws
with touch. Decent athlete. Shows toughness
in the pocket. Intelligent. Studies film.
Hard worker. Excels in the short to intermediate
passing game. Effective when he makes
quick decisions. Son of outstanding NFL
quarterback. — CONCERNS: Southpaw.
Inconsistent, tends to try to do too much
himself. Lacks foot speed. Poor timing
seldom hitting the receiver in stride.
Has an awful record versus quality competition
... in four starts versus top 10 competition,
threw 14 interceptions and no touchdowns.
Must improve decision making. Over-rated
player at this stage.
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| Chris
Sims was a 3nd round draft choice (#97 overall)
of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003. In
his first four seasons with the team, he
has started 15 of 19 games and completed
59% for 3087 yards with 12 touchdowns and
17 interceptions. He has been considered
an over-rated player since early in his
college career and nothing has yet to be
be done to change that. |
2006 DRAFT NOTEBOOK
| DE
- MARK ANDERSON (CHICAGO BEARS) |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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Height
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6'4"
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YEAR
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TACKLES
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TACKLES
FOR LOSS
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SACKS
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Weight
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255#
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Freshman
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13
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1
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2
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40-Time
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4.6
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Sophomore
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47
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8
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3
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Age
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24
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Junior
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41
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11
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2
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Jersey
#
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47
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Senior
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40
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15
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8
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: Tulsa OK — BORN: 5/26/83 — PREP: Recorded
104 tackles and 9 sacks as a senior. Recorded 20 tackles,
3 sacks, and 2 blocked punts in a single game. Lettered in
football and basketball. Team captain in both sports. —
MAJOR: Consumer Science
COLLEGE
2001: Redshirt with torn cartilage in right knee that
required surgery. — 2002: Played in all thirteen games
as a freshman. Added 2 forced fumbles and a pressure. —
2003: Started six of thirteen games as a sophomore. Added
7 pressures. — 2004: Started all twelve games at right
end for the Tide as a junior. Added 8 pressures, 2 forced
fumbles, and 2 passes broken up. — 2005: Started all
twelve games as a senior. Added 7 pressures, one forced fumble,
and a blocked kick.
SCOUTING REPORT
ATHLETIC ABILITY: Athletic. 20# lighter than average.
20 reps of 225#. Will need to add strength. Long arms. Runs
well. Straight line speed. 42" vertical. — POSITION
SKILLS: Excels as a pass rusher. Has been disruptive. Explodes
off the ball. Stays low and plays with leverage. Needs to
work at using hands better to play off and shed blocks. Average
instincts, not always quick to locate the ball. Moves well
laterally, able to slide down the line and get through traffic.
Struggles some changing directions. Does well on stunts. Has
the speed to turn the corner. Closes with a very good burst.
Effective keeping containment, but must avoid over-pursuing.
Can be overpowered versus the run. Disciplined, plays within
the scheme. — LEVEL OF COMPETITION: I-A SEC — DURABILITY:
Right knee in 2001. — BOTTOM LINE: Coming off impressive
senior season. Beat D'Brickashaw Ferguson for a sack at the
Senior Bowl. Showed outstanding athletic ability at the combine.
Could go as high as the second round.
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| Anderson
was a fifth round draft choice (#159 overall) of the Chicago
Bears in 2006, but was expected to go much higher based on productivity
and tremendous athletic ability. He made an immediate impact
as a rookie with the NFC Champions recording 28 tackles and
12 sacks. |
2006 DRAFT NOTEBOOK
| OG
- MARK SETTERSTROM (SAINT LOUIS RAMS) |
Minnesota Golden Gophers
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Height
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6'3"
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Weight
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315#
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40-Time
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5.4
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Age
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22
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Jersey
#
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68
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: Northfield MN — BORN: 3/3/84 — PREP:
Two-way lineman. Over career, recorded 127 tackles, 6 sacks,
and 5 forced fumbles. Lettered in football and wrestling.
— MAJOR: Civil Engineering
COLLEGE
2002: Started all thirteen games at left guard as a true
freshman. — 2003: Started all thirteen games as a sophomore.
— 2004: Started all twelve games for the Golden Gophers
as a junior. — 2005: Started all eleven games as a senior.
SCOUTING REPORT
ATHLETIC ABILITY: Limited athletic ability. 1" shorter
and 15# heavier than average. 19 reps of 225#. 26½"
vertical. — POSITION SKILLS: Experienced and durable
four-year starter. Technically sound. Gets off the ball quickly
and into setup. Stays low. Uses hands well. Average hand punch.
Able to slide laterally. Understands angles and positioning.
Can change directions. Stays under control and maintains balance.
Shows blitz awareness and recognition. Excels in the running
game. Effective drive blocker. Creates movement. Aggressive
and plays with a mean streak. Able to pull and trap. Works
hard to sustain and finish. — LEVEL OF COMPETITION: I-A
Big Ten — BOTTOM LINE: Over-shadowed by C Greg Eslinger,
but a very solid pure guard that will start in the NFL. Will
need to improve pass blocking skills.
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| The
Saint Louis Rams selected Setterstrom in the 7th round (#242
overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. After starting six of seven
games as a rookie last season, the former Golden Gopher now
has a firm hold on the starting left guard position and should
be a fixture there for years. |
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