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[dent19]

Roger 'Rocky' McIntosh

Height: 6-2

Weight: 236

40 Speed: 4.63*

Position: Outside Linebacker

College: Miami (Fla.)

Final Grade: G 6.2

GM JR Scouting LLC Grading Scale/Key

SUMMARY

McIntosh quickly flashed his athleticism and consistently made plays all over the field. He is a very quick, smooth athlete who plays very well behind the line of scrimmage and can adjust to make plays out in space. He has the quick burst off acceleration and playing speed to catch fast running backs in pursuit before they can turn the corner on outside runs. He has the playing speed to cut behind blockers and chase down plays from behind. His versatility is what makes McIntosh so valuable because he will be a force against the run at him, runs away and in all types of pass coverage. He needs to bulk up and add 10-15 pounds to play stronger at point of attack and must improve his use of hands vs. low blocks in order to move through traffic well in the NFL. Overall, McIntosh is the type of linebacker who often gets a little overlooked because he is slightly undersized and does not make a lot of big, flashy plays, but in the end, he is going to develop into a very good all-around linebacker who can stay on the field for all three downs and is consistently productive vs. the run and the pass.

CRITICAL FACTORS

Athletic Ability Initial Quickness Play Strength Competes Play Speed Instincts

6.56.55.56.56.56.5

STRONG POINTS

McIntosh is a very good athlete whose instincts combine with his athleticism for him to consistently make plays from sideline to sideline. He does a very good job of using his hands to keep blockers from getting ahold of him, can slip between blocks and makes tackles consistently. He does a very good job of bending his knees to adjust and tackle well out in space. He drops off the ball into zone coverage well, reads the quarterback/pass quickly and breaks and closes in time to make the tackle right after the catch. He has the playing speed to cover very well in tight man-to-man coverage and does not lose contact out of cuts. He is highly competitive and consistently reads and reacts to the play quickly.

WEAKNESSES

McIntosh is a little lighter than ideal and once a blocker gets ahold of him, he can be tied up and eliminated from the play. At times, the blocker has shown the ability to toss McIntosh off his feet and out of the play. He does a bad job of using his hands to protect his legs from low/cut blocks and gets cut to the ground too easily. He is not an explosive pass rusher who is going to be able to burst off the ball and consistently pressure the quarterback in the NFL.

POSITIONAL FACTORS

Grade Category Comments/Description

6.5 Read & React He consistently reads and reacts to the play fast and consistently chases down and makes plays.

6.5 Initial Quickness Behind the line of scrimmage, he always gets moving quickly after the snap, but he does not burst off the ball on the blitz.

5.5 Play Strength He's strong when he attacks the blocker, but struggles at the point of attack if the blocker can get ahold of him.

6.5 Tackling He consistently bends his knees, adjusts and breaks down to tackle well out in space.

5.0 Shed Blocker Once blockers get ahold of him, he cannot shed quickly and can be tossed to the ground.

6.0 Run at Him He can be very good when he attacks and avoids the blocker, but struggles if the blocker can get ahold of him.

6.0 Pursuit/Range He has the playing speed to be very good in pursuit, but does not consistently move well through traffic to make plays.

6.5 Closing Burst Once he gets near the ball carrier/quarterback, he consistently has shown an explosive closing burst.

6.0 Zone Coverage He drops into zone smooth and quick, reads the quarterback, breaks on the ball and makes the tackle right after the catch.

6.0 M/M Coverage He can cover tight ends/running backs all over the field in tight man coverage. He has the speed to stay with tight ends down the seam.

5.5 Pass Rush Ability He's not an explosive-off-the-ball pass rusher, but his hand use, quickness and burst let him pressure the quarterback often.

6.0 Errors He does not make any mental errors of note, but needs to use his hands better to protect his legs from low/cut blocks.

ATHLETIC ABILITY Section Grade: 6.5

McIntosh is a very good athlete with the physical tools to impact plays from sideline to sideline. His very quick feet combine with his instincts to let him consistently get started toward the ball very quickly once the ball is snapped. He accelerates to full speed fast, has the playing speed to chase down fast running backs in pursuit along the sideline and can stay on the tight end's hip down the seam. His quick feet and agility enable him to change directions quickly to avoid blocks well and he has a very good closing burst to the ball to finish plays. He has the athleticism and flexibility to adjust and break down and tackle well out in space. He can really bend his knees, sink his hips and can adjust to quick fakes to make tackle. More than anything, McIntosh shows very good athleticism popping up off the ground quickly when he gets cut to the ground by low/cut blocks.

Q.A.B. Quick Feet C.O.D. Flexibility Coordination

6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

COMPETITIVENESS Section Grade: 6.5

McIntosh is a tough linebacker who has consistently shown a willingness to fight through injuries to stay in the lineup and always attacks the play in front of him and is willing to take on the lead blocker aggressively at the point of attack. He has done a very good job of stepping up and making plays when the Miami defense needed them most. His overall production was consistently good in all areas because of his athleticism, instincts and competitiveness. He always gets started to the ball quickly, can avoid blockers well and has the playng speed to chase down plays in pursuit. He reads the quarterback well and consistently gets outside to make tackles right after the catch. He can cover tight ends/running backs in tight man-to-man coverage all over the field and has shown the strong, quick hands to jolt and stay free from blockers before they can get ahold of him. His biggest problem is that when a blocker can get ahold of him, he struggles to shed and get free consistently and can be torqued and tossed off his feet. He is definitely a team player who consistently fights and competes hard to get to the ball and never quits chasing after the ball carrier until the whistle. His competitiveness really shows in how consistently fast he gets back onto his feet and into the play when he gets cut to the ground.

Toughness Clutch Play Production Consistency Team Player Pride/Quit

6.5 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.5 6.5

MENTAL ALERTNESS Section Grade: 6.5

McIntosh seems to be a very smart football player when you see his sharp pass drops, how well he uses hands vs. upright blockers and the technique taking on lead blockers at point of attack, but it is definitely frustrating to see him never use his hands to protect his legs from low/cut blocks. His instincts and foot quickness help him consistently get moving very quickly toward the ball at the snap. He does a very good job of maintaining his focus/concentration, which is what allows him to consistently make plays all over the field. It really helps him make plays chasing down ball carriers down the field.

Learn/Retain Instincts/Reactions Concentration

6.0 6.5 6.5

STRENGTH/EXPLOSION Section Grade: 5.5

McIntosh is a little shorter and thinner than ideal for an outside linebacker, but he is not tiny when compared to other NFL outside linebackers. He has the athleticism, flexibility, toughness and competitiveness to be a durable NFL linebacker. When he plays behind the line of scrimmage, he is an explosive player with an explosive closing burst to the ball to finish plays. However, as a pass rusher, he does not explode off the ball to consistently pressure the quarterback. Despite being undersized, when McIntosh plays aggressively and attacks the blocker, he has the strength to jolt the blocker backward and can make hard and physical tackles. However, once a blocker gets ahold of McIntosh, he lacks the strength to put up a fight and can be torqued and tossed off his feet and out of the play.

Body Type Durability Explosion Play Strength

5.0 6.0 6.0 5.5

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Anthony Montgomery

Height: 6-5

Weight: 301

Position: Defensive Tackle

College: Minnesota

GIL BRANDT'S ANALYSIS

Minnesota's coaches thought he would be the second player picked from their team. He really impressed folks at the Combine. He worked out very well at his Pro Day. He is the type of short, quick defensive tackle who is doing well now in NFL.

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Reed Doughty

Height: 6-1

Weight: 208

40 Speed: 4.69*

Position: Strong Safety

College: Northern Colorado

Final Grade: F 5.5 ST

GM JR Scouting LLC Grading Scale/Key

SUMMARY

Doughty is the typical tough, hard-nosed safety who consistently reads and reacts to the play fast and gives an excellent effort hustling to make plays. He has quick feet and has shown the ability to close fast on plays in front of him and can make hard hits/tackles right after the catch on quick hitting passes in front of him. He does not line up deep in coverage often and does not get outside to make plays on the ball from over-the-top coverage. He usually lines up in the "Box" and flies to the ball between the tackles and makes hard, physical hits, but he does not consistently wrap up and misses some tackles. On outside runs, he has flashed competitiveness to chase down ball carriers in pursuit, but he lacks the good playing speed to do it consistently in the NFL. He is not a good all-around athlete and his tight hips hinder his ability to adjust and tackle consistently well out in space and limit his ability to flip his hips and turn and run with tight ends in tight man-to-man coverage -- he often allows a step of separation and lacks the burst to consistently catch up. He is the type of safety who often gets over-graded because of his toughness, intelligence and competitiveness. He is going to be an excellent backup safety in the NFL who can do an adequate job when asked to spot start, but is not the player you want starting over the long term. An added bonus is that he was very good on special teams coverage units in college and will be a good special teams player in the NFL.

STRONG POINTS

Doughty is a very tough and instinctive safety who often lines up near the line of scrimmage and is consistently around the ball. He aggressively attacks the line of scrimmage on running plays and can make hard, physical tackles on runs between the tackles. In coverage, he reads the quarterback/pass quickly, closes fast on passes in front of him and can make hard hits/tackles right after the catch. He does a very good job of maintaining his responsibility on play-action fakes away and picks up the tight end releasing on the backside. He reads the screen pass quickly, gets out to the flat fast and does not hesitate to make hard hits on big ball carriers and usually gets the man down.

WEAKNESSES

Doughty is stiff in the hips which limits his all-around athleticism -- he can't adjust and tackle well in space due to his tight hips. Once he is chasing after the ball in pursuit, if the angle has to change for him to make the play, he can't adjust on the move to make the play. Additionally, while he can close quickly on plays in front of him, he lacks the playing speed and closing burst to catch running backs in pursuit consistently. Despite measured size, he plays smaller and struggles to consistently wrap up big ball carriers and they consistently drag him for extra yards. He tends to launch himself at ball carriers and goes for the big hit too often and does not wrap up which leads to some missed tackles. He does not get outside from deep coverage in time to make plays on the ball on deep outside passes.

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Kedric Golston

Height: 6-4

Weight: 301

40 Speed: 4.95*

Position: Defensive Tackle

College: Georgia

Final Grade: I 5.8 MED

GM JR Scouting LLC Grading Scale/Key

SUMMARY

Golston is tough to evaluate because he was usually playing with an injury (he was limping due to a sprained ankle) which limited his production and did not finish plays he was consistently close to. He is definitely a good athlete with very quick feet which give him the ability to get off the ball fast and disrupt plays consistently -- even though he does not finish consistently, he does regularly disrupt/blow-up plays before they get started. Despite looking smaller on film, he has good size for a defensive tackle and he plays with good strength to hold ground at the point of attack on inside runs and can collapse the pocket to pressure the quarterback. He is talented enough to be a productive NFL starter, but in order to become the player he is capable of, he is going to need to finish plays more consistently and will need to stay healthy. The trouble is that most players who struggle with injuries in college usually have injury/durability issues in the NFL. Teams should be careful not to over-draft him based on his off-field workouts because he has a lot of things working against him to become the consistent NFL starter he has the talent to be.

CRITICAL FACTORS

Size Initial Quickness Play Strength Competes Play Speed Instincts

6.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 6.5 6.0

STRONG POINTS

Golston is an athletic defensive tackle with the quick burst off the ball to consistently shoot the gap and get backfield penetration -- he pressures quarterbacks and disrupts runs in the backfield regularly. He has the playing strength to stack the point of attack vs. one-on-one run blocks and can clog the middle to disrupt inside runs and can jolt offensive linemen and drive them backwards into the quarterback's lap. He does a good job of getting inside the "Reach" block, keeps his blocker on his back/shoulder and can chase down running backs in pursuit. He has the quick feet/hands and agility to move quickly side-to-side to avoid blockers on the move and to adjust and make tackles well in space.

WEAKNESSES

Golston has had injury problems throughout his college career and he is going to struggle to stay healthy in the NFL. He does not use his hands well to take on and shed blocks well and, if this does not improve, he will really struggle to be a consistently productive defensive tackle. Despite being a good athlete with very quick feet, he lacks the explosive closing burst to consistently finish plays he gets close to -- way too often, he pressure the quarterback, but does not finish and get the sack.

POSITIONAL FACTORS

Grade Category Comments/Description

6.0 Read & React His instincts and quick feet let him consistently read and react quickly to the play and the snap.

6.5 Initial Quickness His very quick feet and ability to anticipate the snap help him to consistently get off ball very quickly.

6.0 Play Strength He does a good job of playing with leverage and can hold ground vs. one-on-one run blocks consistently.

5.5 Use of Hands He has shown good use of his hands to jolt offensive linemen and play strong at the point of attack, but he does not shed blocks well.

5.0 Shed Blocker Once a blocker locks up on him, he struggles to use his hands well to consistently shed and get free quickly.

6.0 Run at Him Even when he does not get free from a blocker, he has the strength to clog up the middle on inside runs.

6.0 Pursuit/Range His quick feet and playing speed enable him to chase down ball carriers in backside pursuit.

6.0 Tackling When he gets close to the ball carrier, he consistently uses his strength and athleticism to make the tackle.

5.0 Closing Burst He does not have the explosive closing burst to consistently finish plays/sacks he is close to.

5.5 Power Rush He can jolt offensive linemen and drive them back into the pocket, but he does not shed consistently to finish the sack.

5.5 Speed Rush He can burst off the ball to shoot the gap and can beat offensive linemen with quick move, but does not finish enough.

6.0 Errors He does not make any mental errors of note, but needs to learn to shed blocks more consistently.

ATHLETIC ABILITY Section Grade: 6.0

Golston is a good athlete, but due to his being dinged up so often, he has struggled to produce at the level he is capable of. He has very quick feet and they combine with his snap anticipation/instincts so that he can get off the ball very quickly -- he flashes the ability to split the gap and get backfield penetration. His quickness also helps him to get underneath the "Reach" block, accelerate to full speed fast and chase down running backs in pursuit along the line of scrimmage. Despite very quick feet and good playing speed, he does not have the explosive closing burst to consistently finish plays/sacks that he gets close to -- often, he disrupts plays, but does not finish them nearly enough. He has the agility, balance and foot quickness to adjust on the move and make good tackles out in space. He has good natural flexibility to sink his hips and play with a good wide base at the point of attack. His quick hands and feet help him defeat one-on-one blocks surprisingly well. He is a very coordinated athlete who can keep his feet vs. low/cut blocks and can adjust quickly while on the move to make tackles vs. running backs who try to make quick cut-backs.

Q.A.B. Quick Feet C.O.D. Flexibility Coordination

6.0 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.5

COMPETITIVENESS Section Grade: 5.5

Golston is a tough player who has consistently had to battle nagging injuries to play, but it is a concern that he did miss games nearly every season at Georgia due to injury. His production in important situations is inconsistent, just as his overall production is not consistent. He is much more consistent disrupting plays than actually finishing and making tackles because he struggles to shed and get free from blockers once they get a hold of him. Additionally, when he gets close to the play, he does not have the consistent burst to close and finish the play. He does a good job of clogging up the middle by holding ground vs. offensive linemen's run blocks and flashes the ability to free up and make the tackle, but he does not make the play consistently. His quickness off the ball helps him to consistently shoot the gap to get backfield penetration as a pass rusher, but he does not finish and get the sack consistently. He has been a team player trying to battle through injuries in order to stay in the lineup and he always competes and hustles to make plays and never quits until the whistle.

Toughness Clutch Play Production Consistency Team Player Pride/Quit

6.0 5.5 5.5 5.0 6.0 6.0

MENTAL ALERTNESS Section Grade: 6.0

Golston is a smart football player who has learned from his coaches how to play the "Reach" block right, consistently plays with good leverage and has the pass rush moves to beat one-on-one pass blocks, but he must learn to use his hands better to take on and shed blockers quicker. He has very good instincts/anticipation which helps him to consistently get off the ball very quickly to get into the backfield and disrupt plays before they begin. Additionally, once the play begins, he does a good job of finding the ball and getting started towards it. His ability to maintain his concentration is the main reason he consistently gets off the ball so quickly and does such a good job playing with leverage vs. blockers consistently.

Learn/Retain Instincts/Reactions Concentration

6.0 6.5 6.0

STRENGTH/EXPLOSION Section Grade: 5.5

Golston has good size for a defensive tackle at 6-4 and 300 pounds, but on film, he looks shorter and thinner than his measured size/weight. While he has good size and strength for a defensive tackle and is a good athlete, he has struggled to stay healthy and has not been a durable college player so it's doubtful he will be a durable NFL player. He has an explosive burst off the ball to shoot gaps and get backfield penetration, but he does not have the explosive closing burst to consistently finish plays/sacks he is close to making. He has good playing strength and has consistently shown the ability to stack the point of attack vs. one-on-one run blocks and can drive offensive linemen backwards into the quarterback when he bull rushes, but he lacks the elite strength to hold ground consistently vs. double team run blocks.

Body Type Durability Explosion Play Strength

6.0 4.0 5.5 6.0

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Kili Lefotu

Height: 6-4

Weight: 315

Position: Guard

College: Arizona

GIL BRANDT'S ANALYSIS

Lefotu is a big, wide-bodied guy. He's a 6-4½, 315-pound offensive guard who has been a good run blocker and has a lot of strength.

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Kevin Simon

Height: 5-10

Weight: 236

40 Speed: 4.92*

Position: Inside Linebacker

College: Tennessee

Final Grade: G 5.8

GM JR Scouting LLC Grading Scale/Key

SUMMARY

Simon is an undersized linebacker who has been injured throughout his college career, so he had a low grade coming into his senior season. He is a smart and instinctive linebacker who consistently reads and reacts to the play quickly. He accelerates to ball fast and has a very good closing burst to finish plays. He drops off the ball into zone coverage quickly and smoothly, reads the quarterback pass very well, breaks and closes fast and uses his front arm to break up passes well. He has the athleticism and playing speed to cover tight ends/runningbacks in man-to-man coverage and can make hard tackles right after the catch. Obviously, the biggest concern is whether Simon's body can hold up physically in the NFL after all his injuires at Tennessee. Overall, Simon will not be drafted as high as he's rated now, but in time he will develop into a good starting linebacker who consistently makes a lot of tackles and is always around the ball. But until he becomes a starter, he will be a very good special teams player.

CRITICAL FACTORS

Athletic Ability Initial Quickness Play Strength Competes Play Speed Instincts

6.5 6.5 4.0 6.0 6.5 6.5

STRONG POINTS

Simon is a very good athlete who consistently reads and reacts to the play in a flash and has the playing speed to chase down plays in pursuit. He moves through traffic quickly and uses his hands well to keep blockers from getting a hold of him and has an explosive closing burst to the ball to finish plays. He has the flexibility to bend his knees so that he can drive up into the ball carrier to make hard/physical tackles/hits. He is smooth and fluid dropping off the ball into zone coverage, reads the quarterback pass well, breaks and closes on passes in front of him fast and can make the hard hit right after the ball arrives.

WEAKNESSES

Simon is clearly undersized and struggles to get free from blockers once they lock up on him and can drive him out of the play. He lacks the playing strength to hold ground at point of attack vs. blockers. He has a tendency to try and go around/behind blockers instead of taking them on aggressively at the point of attack. He struggles to break up high passes due to a lack of height. Simon's biggest problem is that he has been hurt a ton at Tennessee, which has led him to miss many games and due to his lack of size he will struggle to stay healthy in the NFL.

POSITIONAL FACTORS

Grade Category Comments/Description

6.5 Read & React Consistently reads and reacts very quickly to the play -- both vs. the run and pass.

6.5 Initial Quickness Foot quickness and instincts enable him to get started toward the ball very quickly at the snap.

4.0 Play Strength Can be a strong tackler, but lacks strength at the point of attack vs. blockers and can be driven out of the play.

6.0 Tackling He is not always pretty, but usually he's a good form tackler and always gets man down.

5.0 Shed Blocker Flashes ability to jolt blocker and stay free, but if blocker gets a hold of him he cannot shed consistently.

5.5 Run at Him Has trouble making plays when he has to defeat a block, but does avoid blocks and makes his share of plays.

6.5 Pursuit/Range Quick to read and react and his playing speed makes him very good chasing down plays in pursuit.

6.5 Closing Burst He has an explosive closing burst to the ball to finish plays when he gets close to it.

6.0 Zone Coverage Drops off the ball very smooth and quick, breaks and closes fast and can make hard hits right after ball arrives.

5.5 M/M Coverage Can run with running backs/tight ends all over the field in tight man-to-man, but cannot get up to break up higher passes.

5.0 Pass Rush Ability Flashes burst through the hole to get pressure, but is not an explosive blitzer who consistently gets pressure.

6.0 Errors Does not make mental errors and consistently reads and reacts well to the play.

ATHLETIC ABILITY Section Grade: 6.5

Simon is a very good athlete who has consistently been highly productive when healthy. He has very quick feet to get started toward the ball fast, accelerates to full speed fast and has the playing speed to make plays from sideline to sideline. His agility and balance make him fluid and smooth dropping off the line of scrimmage into zone coverage and help him to transition to break and close quickly on passes in front of him. He has the playing speed to chase down running backs in backside pursuit and to get deep down the seam in the 'Tampa 2 Defense'. He really shows his athleticism popping up off the ground and getting back into the play after getting cut to the ground.

Q.A.B. Quick Feet C.O.D. Flexibility Coordination

6.5 6.5 6.5 6.0 6.5

COMPETITIVENESS Section Grade: 6.0

Simon has shown very good toughness fighting/rehabbing his serious injuries to get back on the field, but on field he does not show toughness at the point of attack vs. blockers. In 2005, Simon consistently stepped up and made big plays on important snaps. But the trouble is that due to his injury problems, he has not had the chances to make impact plays throughout his career. His overall production when he plays is very good -- gets involved in one play out of every seven snaps, which is excellent. But after missing all of the 2001 season, six games in 2002 and nine games in 2004, he has not played enough to have more than adequate overall production. There's no question however, about him being a team player and having a no-quit attitude after seeing him fight through injury after injury to get back on the field and become a starter again in 2005.

Toughness Clutch Play Production Consistency Team Player Pride/Quit

5.5 5.0 5.0 6.5 6.5 7.0

MENTAL ALERTNESS Section Grade: 6.0

Simon is a smart player and it shows in his sharp pass drops and good tackling technique. He has very good instincts, which combine with his foot quickness to let him consistently read and react fast to the play. When he is in coverage, he breaks and closes quickly on passes in front of him and makes plays/hits onthe receiver right as ball arrives. He plays with good concentration, which helps him to consistently be around the ball making plays when he is in the game.

Learn/Retain Instincts/Reactions Concentration

6.0 6.5 6.0

STRENGTH/EXPLOSION Section Grade: 4.0

Simon is a well built middle linebacker, but is clearly shorter than ideal, which hinders his ability to make plays on ball in man-to-man coverage and to get free from blocks once they lock up on him. His ability to stay healthy is a major question mark when you consider that he is short and has missed the majority of three different seasons while at Tennessee -- including one entire season. So he is going to have to prove he has overcome the injury bug to be a durable NFL linebacker. He has an explosive closing burst to the ball to finish plays and can be a strong and explosive tackler when he bends his knees and drives up into the ball carrier. The trouble is that he is undersized and can be engulfed and driven out of the play by offensive linemen and cannot hold his ground when he fills the hole aggressively.

Body Type Durability Explosion Play Strength

4.0 1.0 6.5 4.0

[Die Hard]

Reason #51323 why I never put much stock in draft resources:

Anthony Montgomery

Height: 6-5

Weight: 301

GIL BRANDT'S ANALYSIS

He is the type of short, quick defensive tackle who is doing well now in NFL.

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Since when is 6-5' short?!?!

[spanishomelette]

Reason #51323 why I never put much stock in draft resources:

Anthony Montgomery

Height: 6-5

Weight: 301

GIL BRANDT'S ANALYSIS

He is the type of short, quick defensive tackle who is doing well now in NFL.

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Since when is 6-5' short?!?!

Yeah, WTF? And "who is doing well now in NFL"? There's been a couple of head scratchers just with the 'skins picks...How confused are these guys?

In other news...Bubba is going to be all over that Kevin Simon pick.

[dent19]

I think they just say anything, just to say something.

[jrmooref]

Lefotu needs a hair cut

[terpfan]

LOL, 6-5 is really tall for a DT. Good for knocking down those passes and kicks. I like that.

[monk2672]

I think McIntosh will fit right in as a weak side linebacker so i'm very pleased with that pick. Otherwise, it sounds like we drafted either injury prone players or special teamers. Maybe I'm expecting to much from what we had to work with.

[jtyler42]

My analysis of our draft!

-McIntosh is going to start as a rookie...He has the athleticism, toughness, and SMARTS that it takes to play in GW defense and be successful.

-Montgomery I think is going to surprise b/c from reading his scouting reports it sounds like all he needs is good NFL coaching and that's what he's gonna get from Blache, and Williams...On that note I think coach Blache deserves alot of credit b/c he has turned a group of nobody's on our D-line into a pretty effective unit...

-Doughty sounds like a John Llynch clone, and I think will be a quality back-up who could possibly develop into a serious player if he works at it...

-Golston/Simon I think are also diamonds in the rough...Save for alot of injuries both players definaetly would have gone higher in the draft...Golston I think is a boom-or bust type...If he comes in to work and get stronger I think he would provide quality depth but if he comes in like he made it he wont even make the team...Simon on the other hand just needs to come in and get on an NFL strength program and learn the system...He has the tools that GW/Lindsay like in a LB and can work w/to mold him into a solid player...

-Lefotu sounds like he could be a steal b/c he's smart, tough/aggressive, and has a mean streak...If given time to develop he could be a mauler like Edwin Mullatalo(Ravens) or David Dixon(former Viking)...

[Seabee1973]

Reason #51323 why I never put much stock in draft resources:

Anthony Montgomery

Height: 6-5

Weight: 301

GIL BRANDT'S ANALYSIS

He is the type of short, quick defensive tackle who is doing well now in NFL.

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Since when is 6-5' short?!?!

When thje O-Line is 6-8?

[JJredskins00]

Reason #51323 why I never put much stock in draft resources:

Anthony Montgomery

Height: 6-5

Weight: 301

GIL BRANDT'S ANALYSIS

He is the type of short, quick defensive tackle who is doing well now in NFL.

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Since when is 6-5' short?!?!

I think he was saying that short, quick defensive tackles have been playing well in the NFL recently. But 6-5 isn't short.

[RIDETHEWALRUS]

I think McIntosh will fit right in as a weak side linebacker so i'm very pleased with that pick. Otherwise, it sounds like we drafted either injury prone players or special teamers. Maybe I'm expecting to much from what we had to work with.

You are dead on with this post. As much as we all want impact players with every pick, we have to accept STers and hope they develop into impact players.

I suspect Gibbs' mantra going into a draft with almost exclusively 2nd day picks was lets get some competition for ST spots. If a guy proves himself there then he will get a shot to prove he can contribute at a position later.

I like the post with all the info, but what is the scale for players? Is 6.5 good? Is it 1-10 or 1-7 or etc? How do they compare to elite prospects? etc etc. also 6'5" as short makes me doubt the whole thing.

[Peregrine]

Good read. Without any needs to fill, why WOULDNT we draft ST guys, who are injury prone, but when they dont have injury could be great players? When you have 6th and 7th round picks, you take "chances"(not really because its a 6th or 7th round pick) on guys who have big potential upside, but are way down in the draft for a reason.

[Isifhan]

Here is some info on the UDFA's from www.redskins.com homepage

Manaia Brown, DL, Utah

A 6-3, 310-pound defensive tackle, Brown was a two-year starter for the Cougars. Last season, he recorded 31 tackles, with three for a loss, and 1.5 sacks. He is regarded as a strong,

wide-bodied run-stuffer.

Derrick Fenner, WR, Maryland

Fenner, who grew up in Hampton, Va., is a 6-0, 193-pound wide receiver who was a two-year starter for the Terrapins. He had 34 catches for 417 yards and two touchdowns last season. He was born on Dec. 25, 1982.

Jasper Harvey, OL, San Diego State

Harvey is a 6-3, 300-pound lineman who played center for the Aztecs last season. He started every game for San Diego State after sitting out his junior year due to a suspension. He hails from New Orleans.

Spencer Havner, LB, UCLA

Havner, 6-3 and 239 pounds, started 13 games for the Bruins last year and finished the year with 99 tackles, two sacks and three interceptions. He was a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Butkus Awards. Shoulder and knee injuries in 2004 may have played a part in him not getting drafted. Havner played outside linebacker in college, but some scouts have projected him as an inside linebacker in the pros.

Chris Hawkins, CB, Marshall

Hawkins transferred to Marshall from North Carolina. The 5-10, 183-pounder started every game last season and recorded 28 tackles (16 solo), five tackles for a loss, seven passes defended and one forced fumble. He also has experience as a kick return specialist.

David Lonie

David Lonie, P, California

Lonie is a 6-6, 220-pound punter who hails from Australia. He turns 27 years old on May 6. In 1996, Lonie competed in the Pan Pacific Games as a decathlete and pole vaulter, representing Australia. Last season for the Golden Bears, Lonie logged 61 punts for a 41.9-yard average.

Chijioke Onyenegecha, CB, Oklahoma

Onyenegecha, 6-1 and 215 pounds, became a full-time starter last year for the Sooners. He had 31 tackles (18 solo) last season, broke up seven passes and had one interception that he returned 63 yards for a touchdown. He was a second-team All-Big 12 selection.

Buck Ortega, TE, Miami

Add another Miami Hurricane to the mix. Ortega is 6-4 and 227 pounds. Last season, he caught seven passes for 112 yards, with a long of 43, and played a key role on special teams. Ortega attended Gulliver Prep, the same high school as Redskins safety Sean Taylor.

The Redskins expect to invite more than 70 prospects to the team's Rookie Camp on May 5-7 at Redskins Park. (Note: the Rookie Camp is closed to the public.) These players will participate in the camp on a tryout basis only.

It's possible that more undrafted rookies will be signed to the roster after the camp.

[End2round2sanders]

Doughty looks like he belongs in 1985.

[dent19]

Doughty looks like he belongs in 1985.

Thought he was the guy from White Shadow....LOL

[RskinstillIdie]

Very informative post thanks to the guys that do the digging for guys like me.

[Gusthecat]

Reason #51323 why I never put much stock in draft resources:

Anthony Montgomery

Height: 6-5

Weight: 301

GIL BRANDT'S ANALYSIS

He is the type of short, quick defensive tackle who is doing well now in NFL.

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Since when is 6-5' short?!?!

Its NBA playoffs--people get confused.

[preskit]

All this is for naught. Although I don't know the exact numbers, I would speculate that 1/3rd of the draft won't make the team (ours and others). Most of what is left will be on the practice squad and the one or two who actually look good enough to play will be joining LA in a couple of years. I am a firm believer in trading draft picks for real players. Work the free agency as best you can. Give the draft picks away as quickly as you can.

[McMetal]

Sounds like we were targeting some guys in the later rounds with promise but risky injury histories. That seems like the best you can do...hope to steal some talent that others shied away from due to health concerns.

Hard to get excited about any of these guys after the high hopes we all had for Mancrush McCune and he barely made the PS last year...

[JohnLockesGhost]

On Sportstalk 980 this morning, they said it was incorrect that McIntosh scored a 29 on his wonderlic. He actually scored a 31. The highest of all Linebackers in the draft.

[LT Smash]

stretch those hip flexors reed!

[skins1983]

I think this guy Golston will be good if we can keep him from beating up cops and healthy. picking up 2 big DTs could make our line much more deep and productice.

:eaglesuck

[LoudMouth12thMan]

Why didn't we pick up Marcus Vick?... :doh: :laugh:

Thanks for the list...yeah 6'5 is tall just so everyone knows

HTTR!