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[Hogfather]

Great link Oafusp!

[oafusp]

Great link Oafusp!

I think ESPN makes you pay for their best available list this year.

[fleetus]

Here's a few, you guys add more info for prospects you're interested in.

Adam Seward
ILB | (6'2", 248, 4.62) | NEVADA LAS VEGAS Seward was an ultra productive and durable linebacker on the collegiate level who answered many questions about his NFL "measurables" with a jaw-dropping performance at the combine. At 248 pounds, Seward was near the top or set the bar at the ILB position on the bench press (33 reps), 40-yard dash (4.62), vertical jump (36 ½"), broad jump (10'), short shuttle (4.11) and three-cone drill (7.16). There was always a feeling that Seward got by with just decent natural athleticism at the mid-major level, but after looking at his workouts and studying his production on film, it's easy to understand why he's one of the fastest rising prospects as we close in on the 2005 draft. Seward still doesn't show the fluidity and explosiveness of a first or second round linebacker but all things considered; it wouldn't be shocking if Seward snuck into the late-Day 1 vicinity of the upcoming draft.

Joel Dreessen
TE | (6'4", 260, 4.69) | COLORADO STATE lacks elite size and elite athletic ability but he is at least adequate in both areas. He needs to improve his lower body strength and improve his in-line blocking skills but he has the size and upper body strength to match up in space as a blocker in the NFL. He also is a solid route runner with above average speed and outstanding hands. Dreessen has the potential to develop into a fulltime starter in the NFL and he has the character and work ethic to get the most out of his abilities. His potential to long-snap at the next level will also help him on draft day. There's a good chance that Dreessen will slip to the third round of the upcoming draft. If that's the case, we think he'll wind up becoming a "steal" at that point.

Jovan Haye
DE | (6'2", 284, 4.75) | VANDERBILT Haye had a breakout season with 8.5 sacks as a sophomore in 2003 and continued to improve as an all-around player in 2004. He had just one sack as a senior but consistently faced double-team attention and still finished with 45 overall tackles. Haye is a late-Day 1 prospect with some intriguing upside. He added 30-plus pounds between his sophomore and junior seasons. While he was stronger and tougher versus the run, he clearly was not as explosive as a pass rusher and didn't make as many plays in pursuit. In our opinion, Haye has the potential to develop into a solid all-around contributor in the NFL but he needs to find the right playing weight and he also needs to become more consistent. His technique must improve and he'll need to be motivated if he's going to reach his full potential.

Anttaj Hawthorne
DT | (6'3", 321, 5.25) | WISCONSIN He finished his career at Wisconsin with 41-consecutive starts and had another impressively productive season as a senior in 2004, finishing with 42 total tackles, 11.5 TFL, six sacks and one INT, despite facing nearly constant double-team attention. Hawthorne is a "boom-or-bust" prospect. He is a powerful defensive tackle prospect with great size, good strength and above average quickness. He takes too many plays off and won't look like the same player from one down to the next. Hawthorne has the potential to develop into an impact starter in the NFL if he's drafted by a team that uses a one-gap scheme and if he decides to work harder on-and-off the field. Because of his inconsistency, lack of ideal top-end speed and tendency to get pushed around when he plays too high, Hawthorne will likely slip out of the first round.

J.R. Russell
WR | (6'3", 206, 4.51) | LOUISVILLE Russell had his breakout season as a junior in 2003 when he set a school record with 1,213 receiving yards on 75 receptions. As a senior in 2004, Russell finished with 73 receptions for 968 yards and seven TD's. Russell is never going to be a No. 1 receiver in the NFL and he's never going to be a huge vertical threat, but he does have the size, hands and feel to develop into a solid complementary starter if he is motivated properly and if he wants to work at it. A team could take a chance on Russell late on Day 1, but it's more likely that he comes off the board early on Day 2 of the 2005 draft.

Craig Bragg
WR | (6'0", 196, 4.45) | UCLA Bragg was a fifth-year senior in 2004 who entered his final season already with 157 receptions for 2,362 yards with 15 touchdowns. He also has experience returning punts and kickoffs. While Bragg has the quickness, hands, playmaking skills, toughness and confidence to develop into a solid No. 2 starter in the NFL, he lacks exceptional size, speed and athletic ability of a go-to-guy at the next level. Durability also is a minor concern. In our opinion, Bragg is a good value early on Day 2 but could understandably come off the board late on Day 1 if a team has a need and is willing to make a gamble.

Chris Kemoeatu
OG | (6'3", 344, 5.35) | UTAH Kemoeatu, brother of Ravens' DL Maake, missed time as a result of a suspension stemming from two separate incidents in which he kicked opposing players in the face during games. Kemoeatu still has some room to improve in terms of his technique and blocking angles. He's not a great athlete and the more space he's in the less effective he becomes. However, his size and strength are rare. He is a perfect fit for a team that employs a power running game and he is also quick, big and strong enough to hold up in the short area in pass protection. Kemoeatu's character and durability issues are bound to affect him on draft day but he still projects as a late-Day 1 prospect.

Michael Munoz
OT | (6'5", 306, 5.4) | TENNESSEE started every game in 2003 as a team captain in his junior season. Munoz finally began to live up to expectations as a senior in 2004. For the first time in his career at Tennessee, Munoz did not have to undergo surgery in the offseason leading up to 2004, which allowed him to fully participate in workouts and training sessions that he had missed in previous offseason. The extra work in the spring and summer paid off. Munoz is bigger and stronger, and he looked quicker as a senior than ever before. He is not the most physically dominating tackle in this year's class and his history of injuries will surely cost him on draft day. But Munoz has good size, quickness and technique. He will fit well in a scheme such as the Patriots, which emphasizes efficiency over dominating size and strength. Regardless, his strong play as a senior helped his draft value tremendously and we expect Munoz to come off the draft board somewhere in the late-Day 1 range.

[oafusp]

I could see Buges requesting Michael Munoz

Bubba Tyer will have his hands full though

I heard his HOF dad was injured a lot in college...then was healthy his entire pro career.

[fleetus]

Sometimes that's the gamble on day 2.

[Wysocki]

Hopefully we'll get some of these guys as UFAs...

[fleetus]

Here's some more:

Dante Ridgeway
WR | (5'11", 212, 4.58) | BALL STATE He started 11 games in 2003 and his 89 receptions broke the school's single-season record. Ridgeway broke his own record with 104 catches, he led the country in receptions per game (9.55) and he led the country in receiving yards per game (127.18) in 2004. In addition, he finished second in the country in total receiving years (1,399) and he was one of three finalists for the Fred Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the nation's top collegiate receiver. Ridgeway is readier to make the transition to the NFL than most underclassmen, as he has good football intelligence, he runs good routes and he is consistent. However, almost all rookies need time to adjust and Ridgeway's potential is limited by his lack of ideal height and just decent speed. As a result, Ridgeway is nothing more than a polished fourth or fifth round possession receiver prospect that will likely level off as a No. 3 or No. 4 WR in the NFL.

C.J. Mosley
DT | (6'2", 314, 5.1) | MISSOURI Mosley started 11 games in 2004, finishing the season with 61 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. He also blocked a kick. Mosley is a one-gap penetrating DT prospect with very good quickness and above average mobility for his size. He has the burst to make plays in the backfield and size to anchor against the run, which is why we feel he has the potential to develop into a starter in the NFL if put in the right scheme and properly coached. However, Mosley is a developmental prospect that needs to work on his technique and become more consistent  particularly versus the double team  before he starts pushing for significant playing time in the NFL. In our opinion, Mosley is worth taking a chance on somewhere in the third round range of the upcoming draft.

Anthony Alabi
OT | (6'5", 310, 5.2) | TEXAS CHRISTIAN Alabi attended the US Naval Academy from June-to-November of 1999. He walked on at TCU in 2000 and redshirted that season. He missed two games because of a concussion in 2001 but saw a good amount of time at left tackle in the other 10 games. Alabi became a fulltime starter in 2002 and remained a fulltime starter throughout his final three seasons at TCU (2002-'04). He was named to the first-team All-Conference USA team in 2003 and 2004. He also played in the Villages Gridiron Classic. Alabi has adequate but not great height, strength and athletic ability. He was a dominating player at the mid-major collegiate level and he showed very good leadership, toughness and durability throughout. The problem, however, is that Alabi lacks ideal "measurables" to translate that production to the NFL level. In our opinion, Alabi is a proven enough commodity to use a mid-to-late round draft pick on but anything higher than the fifth round would be reaching.

Eric Moore
DE | (6'4", 268, 4.76) | FLORIDA STATE Moore had a disappointing senior season in 2004, missing two games because of injury and finishing with just 17 tackles, 5.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks. Moore is tall and has the frame to get bigger but he is never going to be big or strong enough to play an every-down role at DE in the NFL. He lacks great top-end speed and he gets pushed around too much when reached at the point of attack. However, Moore is athletic and has some proven pass-rushing ability. That's why he still has Day 2 value as a pass rush specialist as a situational 4-3 DE or 3-4 rush linebacker in the NFL.

[Redskin in Canada]

Sometimes that's the gamble on day 2.

If we are going to gamble, Could we gamble with Hawthorne?

[fleetus]

I think Adam Seward could challenge as a staring MLB depending on Barrow's physical condition.

[fleetus]

Hawthorne sounds like a monster. Could be a great run-stuffer and we saw how Noble and Sala'vea flourished in that role next to Griffin last year.

[Redskin in Canada]

I think Adam Seward could challenge as a staring MLB depending on Barrow's physical condition.

I could live with that too.

[Redskins4Life]

Sewards gone....

I cant believe how much Ernest Shazor's stock has dropped because of a poor forty time. We're talking about a SS whos 6-3, 230 pounds and normally runs about a 4.55 who was about gonna be a second round pick. Since he ran a 4.7 flat at the Michigan pro day he hasnt been drafted. Since its pretty obvious Gibbs isnt drafting on need right now, but on what he thinks is best player available we should get Ernest Shazor. A secondary of Taylor, Shazor, Springs, and Rogers will be deadly. Also if Adrian McPherson falls to the seventh round I wanna get him because of his amazing potential

[fleetus]

McPhersons gone too. We're on the clock!

[Redskin in Canada]

Robert McCune
Position: Inside Linebacker
College: Louisville
Height: 5-11
Weight: 243
Hometown: Mobile, Ala.

Analysis | Injury Report | Agility | High School | Personal


OVERVIEW
After high school, McCune served three years in the National Guard, where he spent six months stationed in Korea and six months in Kuwait.

McCune returned to the United States and redshirted as a freshman for Louisville in 2000. He was named the team's Special Teams Player of the Year after making 14 tackles (nine solos). McCune again performed mostly on special teams in 2002, until starting middle linebacker Rod Day was injured late in the year. He started the final two games, finishing with 48 tackles (20 solos) that season.

2003 was McCune's breakout season. He took over full-time duties in the middle of the linebacking unit and ranked seventh in the Conference USA with a team-high 143 tackles (83 solos), including four sacks, five stops for losses, an interception and five pass deflections.

McCune followed with first-team All-Conference USA honors in 2004, leading the team again with 115 tackles (57 solos) while making a pair of sacks with four stops for losses, an interception and four pass break-ups. In 51 games at Louisville, McCune registered 320 tackles (169 solos) with six sacks, 10½ stops for losses of 36 yards, two interceptions and nine pass deflections. He also was a member of Louisville's 400-meter relay team in track earlier in his career.


ANALYSIS
Positives: While he has never caused or recovered a fumble and has minimal quarterback pressures, McCune has shown the ability and urgency to consistently be around the ball … He plays with very good leverage and has exceptional strength to take on blocks and shed at the point of attack. He is effective using his hands to prevent the offensive linemen from locking on. McCune also shows the closing burst and range to quickly fill the rush lanes … McCune chases with good effort and has the sudden burst to run down ball carriers outside the box … He is a solid "thud them up" type of tackler who plays best on the move … He has outstanding linear speed, but marginal flexibility in his hips. Still, he can make plays from sideline-to-sideline and is more of a turn-and-run type than a shuffler.

Negatives: McCune definitely has a nose for the ball and sees plays develop, but is sometimes slow to react and will guess at times, making him rely more on his recovery speed to make the tackle … He gets decent depth in his pass drops, but because of his hip stiffness, he fails to open up properly, making him more of a trail type of player … He is more comfortable making plays in front of him than when having to change direction; he lacks fluidness. McCune also needs to play at a lower pad level; when he gets high in his stance, he will lose leverage … McCune covers ground quickly when working down the line, but despite his burst, does not always pick up the outside plays immediately … His marginal ability in pass coverage is a concern, making him a candidate to be relegated to only two-down duty. In order to be successful at the next level in man coverage, McCune needs to develop quicker reactionary skills; he takes too long to digest the plays dropping back in coverage. He does an adequate job of knocking down passes at the line, but his hands are not natural and he struggles to snatch and reach for the ball on interceptions … His speed and power will make him an inviting draft prospect, but because he lacks natural pass-coverage skills, he could go lower than his draft grade indicates. He is a physical specimen who has shown a willingness to learn, but in order to get the most out of his exceptional speed, he must learn to break down plays and do a better job tackling; he is more prone to make arm tackles than wrap and secure.


INJURY REPORT
2001: Underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery (meniscus, Jan. 26).

2002: Suffered a concussion during fall camp (Aug. 19).


AGILITY
CAMPUS: 4.41 in the 40-yard dash … 535-pound bench press … 565-pound squat … 338-pound power clean … 33-inch vertical jump … 30¾-inch arm length … 9-inch hands … Right-handed.


HIGH SCHOOL
Attended John L. LeFlore (Mobile, Ala.) High School, playing football for coach Ray Parker … Two-year letter-winner on the gridiron and four year letter-winner in track … Finished third at the state meet in the 100-meter dash and second in the 400-meter relay … Claimed back-to-back power-lifting titles at LeFlore as a junior and senior.


PERSONAL
Physical Education major … Son of Sarah McCune … Three-year member of the National Guard who served a six-month stint in Kuwait and another year in Korea … Born March 9, 1979 … Resides in Mobile, Ala.

[The Hogster]

535 Bench Press? 565 Squat? 33 inch vert? 4.41 in 40?

His new nickname should be "The Gladiator" he is a monster..

[fleetus]

Maybe he'll last to #183. That's my new hope, Hawthorne at 183!

[absinthe1023]

Hopefully the next pick will be a DE. It's possible that, in addition to Hawthorne, Bill Swancutt from Oregon State might be available

[fleetus]

Here's what they say about Swanncutt:

Bill Swancutt
DE | (6'4", 270, 5.0) | OREGON STATE Swancutt was the first Oregon State player ever selected as Pac-10 Player of the Year (Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2004). He was the only unanimous selection on the 2004 All-Pac-10 Conference Football Team. Swancutt was a team captain who started 38 consecutive games to finish his collegiate career and also was a first-team All-Academic selection as a senior in 2004. Swancutt is a better football player than athlete. His productivity at DE and on special teams was outstanding and there are few that made as many big plays as Swancutt did at his position on the collegiate level. However, because he is just a decent athlete with marginal top-end speed and base versus the run, Swancutt is likely to slip to the second day of the 2005 draft.

Swanncutt and Jovan Haye are still available!!! plus Hawthorne of course.

[absinthe1023]

That seems pretty accurate....a guy that makes more than his share of plays, but isn't a workout warrior

[absinthe1023]

There goes Hawthorne.....

[skinsfano28]

is anyone else as excited about this guy as i am? after serving in kuwait and korea, you would think that football would be a day at the park for him, especially with those monster lifting numbers and amazing speed. i think he will be a beast on special teams, and maybe, just maybe could see some action in the middle when the redskins bring in some of the bigger guys on short yardage situations on defense. he probably can cover the pass pretty well, although the scouts on nfl.com say he's pretty tight in his hips and he doesnt move real well to turn around and play with his back to the ball, but hey--he's a linebacker, not a corner. if he can come in and give us maybe 10 plays to matchup with guys like shockey and LJ smith, i'll be happy. good pick.

[fleetus]

His scouting report makes him sound pretty limited in coverage. Sounds like he'll be a two down run-stuffing MLB. Of course with Williams coaching him up who knows!

[fleetus]

Here's the top three remaining according to the previously posted Profootballweekly link. On page one I posted the profile on Dreessen. He sounds like a steal at this point.

86. DT Mosley, C.J. Missouri
91. TE Dreessen, Joel Colorado State
96. OG Kemoeatu, Chris Utah

[fleetus]

Kiper says these two guys are the best available before the Skins pick at #222 in the 7th round.

Lynn McGruder
DT | (6'1", 307, 5.0) | OKLAHOMA He finished his senior season with 24 total tackles, six TFL and one sack.McGruder doesn't have a lot of starting experience because of the level of talent at Oklahoma, which makes him somewhat of an enigma heading into the draft. He is also unpolished and needs to work on his overall technique. However, McGruder clearly has the potential to contribute in the NFL, as he possesses an excellent combination of size, upper body power and athletic ability. McGruder would fit best in a one-gap scheme that allows him to get upfield and use his agility to make plays in pursuit. A team looking for developmental athletes along their defensive line could very easily take a chance on McGruder in the middle rounds of the upcoming draft.

George Gause
DE | (6'4", 275, 4. | SOUTH CAROLINA He started all 11 games as a senior in 2004 and finished with 40 total tackles, including eight tackles for loss and five sacks. Gause has excellent size, is powerful and athletic. He has played DE and OLB in a 3-5-3 scheme and also has experience as a traditional DE in a 4-3, which is the role he played in as a senior. He has the potential to play both inside and outside as a versatile defensive lineman in the NFL. He also shows some athletic ability when asked to drop on zone blitzes. While his upside will give him a chance to sneak into the first day of the upcoming draft, the team that selects him will need to be patient with Gause, as he is a risky prospect that is unpolished and largely undisciplined at this point. He will need to be motivated and coached extremely well in order to reach his full potential in the NFL.