Yomar Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 WRs Andre Johnson - Miami 6'3" 212lbs War Room analysis Johnson, a junior, did not emerge as a top prospect until the second half of the '01 season. He finished that season with seven catches in the Rose Bowl versus Nebraska and carried it over this past regular season with an average of 20.1 yards on 42 catches. He also was the Big East 60-meter indoor and 100-meter outdoor sprint champion in '02. As an NFL prospect, Johnson lacks great height but is built well and is one of the faster receivers in this class. He gets to top speed quickly and does a consistent job of getting open behind defensive backs on downfield routes. Johnson still is raw and could use another year in college to improve his routes and concentration. Still, he will be a first-round pick if he enters the '03 draft. Roy Williams - Texas 6'2" 208lbs War Room analysis If Williams, a junior, can stay healthy and continue to improve, he has a chance to make just as big of an impact in the NFL as Michigan State's Charles Rogers. Williams is the complete package physically. He set the state long-jump record in high school, jumped 6 feet, 10 inches in the high jump and ran the 100-yard dash in a 10.5 seconds in high school. Williams has been a fulltime starter since his true freshman season in 2000. He has good height, bulk and strength. What sets him apart from most other big receivers is his terrific straight-line speed and acceleration on downfield passes. Williams is an adequate route-runner and is physical. He has struggled through a host of minor injuries, though, most recently a hamstring injury that limited his effectiveness for most of the '02 season. If Williams passes his physical and show more consistent concentration at the NFL Combine and postseason workouts, he should be the third receiver drafted. Kelley Washington - Tenn 6'4" 225lbs War Room analysis Washington, a redshirt sophomore, was a late bloomer. He got little attention coming out of high school and wound up signing with Hofstra to play football before being drafted in baseball (10th round, Florida Marlins) in 1997. Washington played four seasons of minor-league baseball before joining the Volunteers in '01, and he jumped into the spotlight when No. 1 receiver Donte Stallworth got hurt. Washington is the complete physical package. He has terrific size, leaping ability, strength, hands and body control, and he has above-average speed. There are some concerns, though. He still is raw and tips off many routes. He is arrogant and has the potential to become a team distraction. The major concern, though, is health following a head injury Oct. 12 that forced him to have neck surgery and caused him to miss the final six regular-season games. The neck surgery was successful, but long-term durability is a major factor. Washington has the tools of a top-10 pick, but he is a risk. Brandon Lloyd - Illinois 6'1" 178lbs War Room analysis Lloyd, a fourth-year junior, left Illinois early to enter the '03 draft. He started seven games as a freshman in '99 but took a medical redshirt season in 2000 after breaking his leg in a car accident. Lloyd returned in '01 and caught 60 passes for 1,006 yards and improved both of those numbers in '02 despite losing Kurt Kittner to the NFL. Lloyd also was a high jumper and hurdler on the Illinois track team. From a physical standpoint, he has adequate height and speed and is slightly lean. Lloyd is a terrific athlete with good body control and quickness. He also has exceptional leaping ability and will make a lot of acrobatic plays. Lloyd can't match the size and speed combinations of Charles Rogers, Kelley Washington, Roy Williams and Andre Johnson, but Lloyd is a terrific playmaker and consistent receiver. Lloyd should be drafted no later than early in the second round. DEs Terrell Suggs - Arizona State 6'3" 248lbs War Room analysis Suggs, a junior, is a terrific athlete. He was an All-American high school running back who moved to defensive end as a true freshman in 2000 and was named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. His weakness is size; he is on the shorter side for a fulltime end and must put on about 20 pounds to play every down in the NFL. Suggs is a first-round prospect because of his explosiveness and playmaking skills. He is a terrific pass rusher with initial quickness, burst, speed and acceleration. Suggs might be athletic enough to play outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. Suggs is similar to the Colts' Dwight Freeney. Suggs is quick and fluid enough to develop into a fulltime end in the 4-3 defense if allowed to play wide because he knows how to stay unblocked. In the meantime, Suggs should make an immediate impact as a speed rusher on passing downs. Dewayne White - Louisville 6'2" 268lbs War Room analysis White, a junior, was a high school running back and linebacker who hurt his knee and lost scholarship offers from prominent SEC schools. White redshirted in 1999 and became a Freshman All-American in 2000 with 17 tackles for a loss and 12 sacks. White has been one of the nation's top speed rushers and playmakers at defensive end the past three seasons with 36 1/2 sacks. He is on the short side but has good bulk and athleticism. He has terrific change-of-direction skills and is a fluid athlete. White still is improving and has a chance to develop into a disruptive fulltime starter in the NFL with more experience and better coaching. DTs Darnell Dockett - Fla St 6'3" 290lbs War Room analysis Dockett, a junior, is a classic "3-technique" defensive tackle with terrific upfield burst and quickness. He broke Florida State's 22-year-old record for tackles for a loss. Dockett does not always play with leverage and occasionally gives a poor effort, but he commands double-teams when playing hard. He shows great instincts and gets a great jump off the snap. He has good short-area explosiveness and power, and his pass-rush moves have improved each season. Dockett still is a bit raw and undisciplined, but he is too gifted to slip past the first round. If nothing else, Dockett would be an excellent "wave" player and interior pass rusher as a rookie. Vince Wilfork - Miami 6'2" 338lbs War Room analysis Wilfork, a redshirt sophomore, reportedly is considering leaving school early. Wilfork's mother had a stroke earlier this fall, which is playing a big part in his decision. Wilfork apparently is leaning toward leaving but won't make his announcement until after the Fiesta Bowl. Wilfork is not even a fulltime starter -- which speaks of the depth along Miami's defensive line -- but is part of a heavy three-man rotation at defensive tackle with William Joseph and Matt Walters and often is the most productive of the three. Wilfork could be selected as high as the middle of the first round because of his size, potential and recent improvement. He is on the short side but is massive with terrific quickness. He shows the ability to play both in a one- and two-gap scheme. If Wilfork continues to develop at such a fast pace, he could become the best defensive tackle in this class -- even better than teammate Joseph, a sure top-five pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 I wonder if Johnson is mature enought to make an impact next year as a receiver. Gotta love his size/speed combination. Man, that Wilfork guy is a beast. And to think he doesn't even start for Miami. Crazy! Reminds me of a Warren Sapp type, only maybe bigger. I wouldn't mind seeing him in Burgundy next year, being drafted in the mid 1st after the Redskins traded down from the top ten. Picking up an additional second to draft one of the stud guards AND one of this promising wide receivers. Well...we can dream can't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted December 17, 2002 Author Share Posted December 17, 2002 I'm with you, with Roy Williams apparently not coming out, and Rogers and Joseph and Kennedy probably just out of our reach, Wilfork is the guy I'd like to see the team take (of course its still December, a lot can change). I would even be tempted to list him as the #1 DT, his size and quickness is just awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 I am surprised that Charles Rogers isn't listed. And I believe that Kelley Washington's career was ended with a serious spinal injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted December 17, 2002 Author Share Posted December 17, 2002 Originally posted by OrangeSkin I am surprised that Charles Rogers isn't listed. And I believe that Kelley Washington's career was ended with a serious spinal injury. Rogers was listed on the WR thread since he already declared...it was posted this morning and is somewhere on page two or three if you are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauss Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 The day a Spurrier coached team drafts Dockett is the day that the sun falls from the sky. That's the guy that Spurrier accused of trying to twist Graham's knee off last year. I would stay far away from Kelly Washington. The doctors have told him he could play but his attitude is horrible. He stabbed Donte Stallworth in the back after the 2001 season so he could be the go-to guy in 2002. He is also around 24 or 25 years old--he played minor league baseball for 2or 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNorth Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 Suggs is the guy that I'd like to see in B&G, especially if Lewis sticks around as he could be used ala Peter Boulware & allow LaVar to do what he does best...freelance. Wilfork also appears to be a real talent, but the guys stock will skyrocket & he will likeley be the 2nd DT taken behind Kennedy. If we go DT, Kentucky DT DeWayne Robertson would be a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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