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Morneblade

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PLEASE sign Eric Young. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

His scouting report:

Overview

One of the most dominant position blockers in college football, Eric Young's senior season come to an early end when he suffered a torn quadriceps muscle in his left leg vs. South Carolina, missing the last six games the Volunteers played in 2007.

Analysis

Positives: Has good bone structure and upper-body tone, with thick limbs, big back, wide waist and hips, good bubble and thick thighs and calves...Demonstrates excellent upper-body strength and a punishing hand punch...Lacks ideal size for an offensive tackle, but with drive-blocking skills and ability to get into position, he might be best served as a guard at the next level...Physically dominates in one-on-one situations, as his hand punch will usually shock and jolt the defender...Shows the loose hips and athletic agility to quickly recover and finish blocks, whether vs. the run or pass...Fires off the ball with tremendous explosiveness, possessing the footwork in his kick-slide to retreat and protect the pocket...Classic knee bender who plays with a solid base and is very good at taking angles on pulls into the second level, which could invite a move to guard...Runs with a normal stride and has the loose hips and change-of-direction agility to properly distribute his weight when moving in space...Explodes into defenders on contact and, while he might overextend at times in pass protection, he is quick to regain position...Picks up stunts well and has the intelligence to digest a complicated playbook...Rare to see him fooled by action along the line (only penalized once for a false start as a starter)...One of the hardest workers on the team and a self-starter who will not need to be monitored...Stays low in his pads blocking in-line, doing a nice job of gaining advantage...Can be sudden with his first step...Generates good hip strike and is quick out of his stance to gain position...Creates good movement off the line, thanks to a heavy hand punch and knows how to use his body to dominate when isolated...Will roll his hips well in order to generate pop on contact, as his hip rotation allows him to get a good surge in short-yardage runs (outstanding short-area mauler)...Uses his hand strength to lock on, steer and control...Has good cover-up ability and works hard to finish once he engages his man...Sustains with good flexibility and bend...Shows the raw power and redirection agility to recover when he gets taken out of position...Has very good screen and wall-off ability on run blocks, rolling his hips on contact (rare to see him lose his base working in-line)...Made noticeable improvement before getting hurt as a senior with his ability to take good angles and adjust to second-level defenders than he displayed as a junior...Has the chip-and-land ability to screen and maintain position...Can sink his hips and mirror in pass protection, readjusting much better to in-line movement than in space...Even when he keeps his hands low, he has the strength in his punch to knock the oncoming bull rusher off-balance or to the ground...Has greatly improved his recoil and recovery quickness when delivering a short punch...When he keeps his hands inside the framework of the defensive lineman, he generates good lock-out ability on his blocks...Shuffles his feet well and does a nice job of recovering vs. quick in-line moves.

Negatives: Lacks the size you look for in a tackle and will have to move inside...Does not have the long arm reach to handle speedy edge rushers at the next level...Had several leg injuries (ankle sprain, torn left quad) and might need further medical evaluation...More of a quiet, reserved type, but has no character issues...Can get a bit top heavy trying to sustain blocks, overextending and falling off his base vs. move-oriented edge rushers and blitzers...Not used often on pulls and traps to be fully evaluated in that area, but seems to have the quickness to get out in front...Much more dominant as an in-line blocker, as he will lose some balance when trying to get out and attack targets at the second level (needs to take better angles)...Has a strong hand punch, but will drop them too low at times, causing him to be late in attempts to battle counter moves.

Compares To: RUBEN BROWN-Chicago...Both players are known for a punishing hand jolt and ability to use their strength to explode into blocks. Young likes to bury in-line defenders and is a dominating drive blocker with excellent consistency to finish. Even when he gets caught out of position, he has the loose hips to recover. He lacks the long reach and size to play tackle at the next level and has not really been used much to pull, but he has the quickness and ability to take good angles working into the second level. He might carry his hands too low at times, but he is quick to get them into the defender and once he hits his man, the defender is usually out of the play. He needs to show in pre-draft workouts that he is making progress from his torn quad and that he still has the quickness to fire off the snap. A team is looking for a physical road grader, will have Young's number on draft day.

Injury Report

2007: Suffered a high ankle sprain vs. Florida (9/15) that would prevent him from practice during the week leading up to the Arkansas State clash (9/22)...Suffered a left leg quadriceps muscle tear in the fourth quarter vs. South Carolina (10/27), undergoing surgery the next day and then missed the team's final six games.

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Manasseh

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Updated:

#100 Erin Henderson, OLB, Maryland - signed with Vikings

#111 Wesley Woodyard, OLV, Kentucky

#114 Darrell Robertson, DE, Georgia Tech

#127 Ali Highsmith, OLB, L.S.U.

#132 Gary Guyton, OLB, Georgia Tech - signed with 49ers

#139 Drew Radovich, OG, USC - signed with Vikings

#147 Curtis Johnson, OLB, Clark-Atlanta - signed with Colts

#157 Jamar Adams, S, Michigan - signed with Seahawks

#160 Tommy Blake, DE, TCU

#162 Kerry Brown, OG, Appalachian State - signed with Redskins

#169 Eric Young, OG, Tennessee

#175 David Roach, S, TCU

#176 Ezra Butler, OLB, Nevada

#178 William Robinson, OT, San Diego State - signed with Seahawks

#179 Jolonn Dunbar, ILB, Boston College

#183 D.J. Hall, WR, Alabama

#185 Michael Grant, CB, Arkansas - signed with Jaguars

#190 Louis Holmes, DE, Arizona

#196 Anthony Alridge, RB, Houston - signed with Broncos

#197 Curtis Gatewood, OLB, Vanderbilt

#199 Pedro Sosa, OG, Rutgers

#207 Darius Reynaud, WR, West Virginia - signed with Vikings

#210 Robert Felton, OG, Arkansas

#211 Dorien Bryant, WR, Purdue

#215 Franklin Dunbar, OT, Middle Tennessee State - signed with Eagles

#218 Martail Burnett, DE, Utah - signed with Vikings

#219 J. Leman, ILB, Illinois - signed with Vikings

#221 Steve Octavien, OLB, Nebraska - signed with Chiefs

#225 Kelly Poppinga, OLB, B.Y.U. - signed with Dolphins

#226 Jonathan Hefney, S, Tennessee - signed with Bucs

#227 Keilen Dykes, DT, West Virginia - signed with Cardinals

#229 Maurice Purify, WR, Nebraska

#230 Titus Brown, DE, Mississippi State

#231 Chad Simpson, RB, Morgan State

#232 Ben Moffitt, ILB, South Florida - signed with Texans

#233 Dennis Keyes, S, UCLA

#236 Marcus Griffin, S, Texas - signed with Vikings

#237 Mike Dragosavich, P, North Dakota State - signed with Patriots

#238 Kyle Wright, QB, Miami (FL) - signed with Vikings

#241 Lamar Myles, OLB, Louisville - signed with Jaguars

#244 Calvin Dawson, Louisiana-Monroe

#245 Paul Smith, QB, Tulsa - signed with Jaguars

#246 Todd Blythe, WR, Iowa State

#247 Marcus Dixon, DE, Hampton - signed with Cowboys

#248 Darnell Terrell, CB, Missouri - signed with Browns

#250 Ryan Grice-Mullen, WR, Hawaii - signed with Texans

#251 Lance Leggett, WR, Miami (FL) - signed with Browns

#252 Steven Hauschka, K, North Carolina State - signed with Vikings

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MattysRiff

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Would love to see the Skins bring this kid in for a look. If Blake had come out last year, he would’ve been one of the first DEs selected. He excels as both a pass rusher and run stopper. Plays ferociously and will get into the backfield often.

The knock on him is his mental stability. He missed a lot of his sr. year while recovering from depression. He is a good guy and possesses a deep Christian faith, and if successfully treated, could be a major steal if signed

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SkinsMaster88

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Article on Blake: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/story/604036.html

It's not Blake's ability that scares NFL teams

By RAY BUCK

Star-Telegram Staff Writer

TCU defensive end Tommy Blake could be in for a rough weekend.

I hope not.

We should all pray -- for his sake -- that the sun comes up Monday morning and Blake belongs to an NFL team -- one willing to roll the dice, one willing to spend a second-day draft choice, that says, "Hey, you're not only welcome here -- you're wanted here."

There is no bigger mystery man in this draft than Tommy Blake.

He built an early résumé at TCU as a first-round talent... only to turn around his senior year and scare the bejabbers out of most NFL scouts with his "condition" -- clinical depression and a social anxiety disorder.

Blake isn't rated "high risk" because of a broken leg that mended crooked or a rap sheet longer than his coat sleeve.

Nope, it's far worse because NFL teams know so little about mental illness. It scares them.

An injury is tangible. You appoint an orthopedic surgeon to diagnose it. A police record is tangible. You investigate records or tiptoe around it or a little of both.

But most NFL teams don't have a clue about depression. The more Blake explains it, the more we all learn about it, the more of a red flag it seems to become, and that's sad.

Now we're told that pressure can trigger depression. Oh, great. What's the NFL Draft to a young man coming out of college with first-round potential and a low-round (or no-round) projection other than pressure and anxiety?

"Great question, but I'd better pass," said ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen when asked about Blake on a Tuesday conference call.

Ron Jaworski, ESPN's Monday Night Football and draft analyst, says mental illness is frightful to NFL teams accustomed to textbook calculations from scouts, coaches and friends of scouts and coaches.

Said Jaws: "Clinical depression is something we're all somewhat unfamiliar in evaluating, as far as how that will impact a player in the National Football League."

ESPN's E:60 ( www.e60.com) this week devoted eight minutes to Blake's Aug. 14 walkout on his team, how he returned and eventually played, albeit "slower and heavier."

Blake and his sister spoke candidly on-camera. The segment was tastefully done without skirting key issues.

At the NFL Scouting Combine two months ago, Blake underwent hospital tests while other players did interviews.

Inquiring minds wanted to know if he enjoys football. Or might he walk out on his next team?

At TCU's Pro Day on March 6, Blake appeared lean and mean, and lit up the workout with his desire to play at the next level. Still, it's his word now against his actions last summer.

One psychologist -- speaking in general, not specifically about Blake's case -- told E:60: "[Depression] is biologically based. It has to do with changes in brain chemistry," then added that pressure can trigger depression.

Here's wishing Tommy Blake makes it through the weekend.

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Clinical depression is not manic depression.....It is something that can be worked on through therapy, diet and, sometimes, medication. Severe clinical depression can require medication. Often times clinical depression is a wrong diagnosis for anxiety disorder or a host of other mental diseases that inexperienced and/or incompetent doctors put on people . Pro Football team doctors would not know how to recognize clinical depression if their lives depended on it. If a person has been diagnosed with it, they need to get a second and third opinion.

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MattysRiff

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OK started a thread about him but it mysteriously disappeared....

Would love to see the Skins bring this kid in for a look. If Blake had come out his Jr. year, he would’ve been one of the first DEs selected. He excels as both a pass rusher and run stopper. Plays ferociously and will get into the backfield often.

The knock on him is his mental stability. He missed a lot of his sr. year while recovering from depression. He is a good guy and possesses a deep Christian faith, and if successfully treated, could be a major steal if signed.

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Manasseh

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I'll do my best to keep this list updated throughout the day, at least until we finally announce our 13 players:

#100 Erin Henderson, OLB, Maryland - signed with Vikings

#111 Wesley Woodyard, OLV, Kentucky

#114 Darrell Robertson, DE, Georgia Tech

#127 Ali Highsmith, OLB, L.S.U.

#132 Gary Guyton, OLB, Georgia Tech - signed with 49ers

#139 Drew Radovich, OG, USC - signed with Vikings

#147 Curtis Johnson, OLB, Clark-Atlanta - signed with Colts

#157 Jamar Adams, S, Michigan - signed with Seahawks

#160 Tommy Blake, DE, TCU

#162 Kerry Brown, OG, Appalachian State - signed with Redskins

#169 Eric Young, OG, Tennessee

#175 David Roach, S, TCU

#176 Ezra Butler, OLB, Nevada - signed with 49ers

#178 William Robinson, OT, San Diego State - signed with Seahawks

#179 Jolonn Dunbar, ILB, Boston College

#183 D.J. Hall, WR, Alabama

#185 Michael Grant, CB, Arkansas - signed with Jaguars

#190 Louis Holmes, DE, Arizona

#196 Anthony Alridge, RB, Houston - signed with Broncos

#197 Curtis Gatewood, OLB, Vanderbilt

#199 Pedro Sosa, OG, Rutgers

#207 Darius Reynaud, WR, West Virginia - signed with Vikings

#210 Robert Felton, OG, Arkansas

#211 Dorien Bryant, WR, Purdue - signed with Steelers

#215 Franklin Dunbar, OT, Middle Tennessee State - signed with Eagles

#218 Martail Burnett, DE, Utah - signed with Vikings

#219 J. Leman, ILB, Illinois - signed with Vikings

#221 Steve Octavien, OLB, Nebraska - signed with Chiefs

#225 Kelly Poppinga, OLB, B.Y.U. - signed with Dolphins

#226 Jonathan Hefney, S, Tennessee - signed with Bucs

#227 Keilen Dykes, DT, West Virginia - signed with Cardinals

#229 Maurice Purify, WR, Nebraska

#230 Titus Brown, DE, Mississippi State

#231 Chad Simpson, RB, Morgan State

#232 Ben Moffitt, ILB, South Florida - signed with Texans

#233 Dennis Keyes, S, UCLA

#236 Marcus Griffin, S, Texas - signed with Vikings

#237 Mike Dragosavich, P, North Dakota State - signed with Patriots

#238 Kyle Wright, QB, Miami (FL) - signed with Vikings

#241 Lamar Myles, OLB, Louisville - signed with Jaguars

#244 Calvin Dawson, Louisiana-Monroe

#245 Paul Smith, QB, Tulsa - signed with Jaguars

#246 Todd Blythe, WR, Iowa State

#247 Marcus Dixon, DE, Hampton - signed with Cowboys

#248 Darnell Terrell, CB, Missouri - signed with Browns

#250 Ryan Grice-Mullen, WR, Hawaii - signed with Texans

#251 Lance Leggett, WR, Miami (FL) - signed with Browns

#252 Steven Hauschka, K, North Carolina State - signed with Vikings

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