Prospect Ratings
and
Mock Draft
The Following is a list of some of the Top Prospects and their Combine/Pro Day Workout numbers.
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(10 yard dash) - important for backs and receivers...very important for linemen because it shows the players        initial explosion off the line of scrimmage.

(20SH) - 20 yard Shuttle - A drill that tests a players quickness and change of direction skills.

(Cone) - 3 Cone drill - A drill that shows a players change of direction skills.

(BJ) - Broad Jump - A drill that measures a players explosion in his lower body.

(VJ) - Vertical Jump - A drill that shows if a player is explosive through his hips and lower body which is a good                                    indication of the player's athletic ablility.

(Quarterbacks)
Scouts look for QB's that are tall...have Arm Strength with Accuracy...Mobility... Pocket Presence...Good Decision Making Skills...Good Leadership Qualities...Toughness...Good Field Vision and the Ability to Read a Defense.

   (Player - School) (Ht)  (Wt)(40-T)(Fat%)(Vert)  (Wond) (Rank)
1.  Eli Manning  (Mississippi)6-4.6216  4.90 10.9      33.0     39    Top 3 Pick
2. Ben Roethlisberger  (Miami-Ohio)    6-4.7241  4.81 16.2      30.0     25   Top 5 Pick
3. Philip Rivers   (No Carolina St)         6-4.7       224 4.97 12.5      32.5     30    Top 10 Pick
4. J.P. Losman   (Tulane)      6-2.2217  4.68  7.2       33.0     31    Round 1-2
5. Matt Schaub  (Virginia)     6-5.5233  5.04 18.8      31.0     30    Round 3-4
6. Cody Pickett  (Washington)      6-3.4230  4.70 14.8      30.5     19    Round 3-4
7. John Navarre  (Michigan)         6-6   246  5.19 16.1      26.5     24    Round 4-5
  

(Halfbacks)
Scouts look for Halfbacks that can explode off the line...show acceleration...run inside in between the tackles...have the speed and quickness to get outside on the edge...good balance...soft hands...receiving skills...blocking ability and fumbling history.

  (Player - School)  (Ht)  (Wt)        (40-T)(Fat%)  (Cone)  (Vert)   (Ben)      (Rank)
1. Steven Jackson  (Oregon St)     6-1.4       231  4.55  6.67.03      37.5     16      Round 1
2. Kevin Jones  (Virginia Tech)     5-11.5      224   4.55 10.2      6.90       37.0    18       Round 1
3. Greg Jones  (Florida State)6-1.2       249    4.62        4.87.0338.5    23       Round 2
4. Chris Perry  (Michigan)     5-11.6      220   4.56        5.97.0234.5    19      Round 2
5. Maurice Clarett  (Ohio State)    5-11.3      230    4.59     7.1736.5    19      Round 2-3
6. Julius Jones  (Notre Dame)      5-9.7        214    4.49         9.46.97       37.5    16      Round 3
7. Tatum Bell  (Oklahoma State)  5-11.0      212    4.37 7.2      38.5    25      Round 3
8. Mewelde Moore  (Tulane) 5-10.5      208    4.60 6.77.07       35.0     Round 4
9. Adimchinobe Echemandu  (Cal)      5-10.6      226    4.5910.6        15     Round 4

(Fullbacks)
Scouts look for Fullbacks that are excellent blockers who can be counted on to recognize and pick up the blitz to protect the Qb...have soft hands to catch the ball out of the backfield...and can be used in a1 back set formations.

  (Player - School)  (Ht)   (Wt) (40-T)(Fat%)(Vert)  (Bench) (Rank)
1. Thomas Tapeh  (Minnesota)       6-1.3 245  4.73    7.6    32.5     23    Round 4
2. Lousaka Polite  (Pittsburgh)       5-11.4246  4.61  10.6    32.0     28    Round 5
3. Mike Karney  (Arizona St)         5-11.3254  12.2    32.0     25    Round 6
4. Troy Fleming  (Tennessee) *HB 6-0    230  4.61    8.1    32.0     24    Round 6

(Wide Receivers)
Scouts look for Receivers that have good size and speed...can create seperation at the line of scrimmage...run good routes...can seperate from a defender...find a seam in the zone...have soft hands-receiving skills and can adjust to the ball while in the air...run after the catch...smarts...athletic ability and a good work ethic.

  (Player - School)  (Ht)  (Wt) (40-T)(10-T)  (Fat%)  (Vert)   (Cone)     (Rank)
1. Larry Fitzgerald  (Pittsburgh)     6-2.7225  4.47      6.035.0    6.97        Top 5 Pick
2. Roy Williams (Texas)  6-2.4       211          4.42      6.239.5    6.75 Top 10 Pick
3. Mike Williams  (USC) 6-4.7228  4.59   37.0    6.84         Top 15 Pick
4. Reggie Williams (Washington)  6-4.1        225  4.49      10.4      36.0    6.82  Round 1
5. Lee Evans  (Wisconsin)     5-10.7       197         4.35 1.61       6.9       34.5    6.74          Round 1-2
6. Michael Clayton (LSU)       6-2.6209  4.54 1.64       6.4       32.5    6.79  Round 1-2
7. Rashaun Woods  (Oklahoma St)       6-2.1        202  4.47 1.63       5.4       39.0    6.93  Round 1-2
8. Michael Jenkins (Ohio State)    6-4.3 217  4.40      5.9       34.0    6.93  Round 2
9. Devery Henderson (LSU)   5-11.2       196          4.33      4.7       39.0    6.78  Round 2



(Tight Ends)
Scouts look for Tight Ends that have good size...play with great leverage and have initial quickness...blocking ability...soft hands-receiving skills...run good routes...accelerate deep and can run after the catch.

  (Player - School)   (Ht)  (Wt)(40-T)(Fat%)  (Vert)  (Cone)  (Bench)(Rank)
1. Kellen Winslow Jr. (Miami-Florida)    6-3.7247         4.55           5.3      33.5     6.7124   Top 10 Pick
2. Ben Watson (Georgia)  6-3.4       258 4.41    6.6      35.5     7.39        34   Round 1-2
3. Ben Troupe  (Florida)  6-4.3262         4.68    7.9      38.5     7.1017   Round 1-2
4. Ben Hartsock  (Ohio State)  6-4.0263  4.73   13.4     35.0     7.0623   Round 4
5. Jason Peters  (Arkansas) *O-Tackle    6-4.4328  4.87   17.0     33.5     7.72        25   Round 4
6. Chris Cooley  (Utah State)   6-3.7262  4.74   14.3     35.5     7.22        22   Round 5
7. Ben Utecht  (Minnesota)     6-6.1249         INJ    11.1      INJ      INJINJ          Round 5


(Centers)
Scouts look for Centers that have long arms...a good base...strength and smarts with the ability to recognize Defenses...toughness - a mean streak...good balance...explosion off the line...good lateral movement...good technique - proper use of his hands and arms to shield a Defender..good work habits and long snapping ability.

  (Player - School)    (Ht)  (Wt)(40-T)(Fat%)(Cone)(Bench)(Rank)
1. Jake Grove  (Virginia Tech)       6-3.5        3005.19   21.9    DNP    31   Round 2
2. Alex Stepanovich  (Ohio State)   6-3.33045.21  20.3    7.64     DNP        Round 3
3. Rex Hadnot  (Houston) 6-1.63205.50   21.0    7.94     28   Round 5

(Guards)
Scouts look for Guards that have good size and smarts...long arms...a good base...initial quickness and explosion off the line...a good drive blocker...good lateral movement and the speed and quickness to be able to pull and get outside...a player that keeps his pads low and is able to bend his knees with balance...pass protection skills.

  (Player - School)   (Ht)  (Wt)   (40-T)   (10-T)    (Fat%)   (Cone)(Bench)(Rank)
1. Vernon Carey  (Miami-Florida)   6-4.3332     5.13    22.0     8.10     30      Round 1
2. Justin Smiley (Alabama)    6-3.2 302    5.00      1.8021.3     7.72     23      Round 1-2
3. Chris Snee  (Boston College)     6-2.6 314    5.07      1.7521.7     7.75     29              Round 2
4. Sean Locklear  (No Carolina St) 6-3.6        300    5.00      1.7421.3     7.85     27      Round 2-3
5. Stephen Peterman  (LSU)   6-4    312    5.45      1.9621.7     7.87     23     Round 3-4
6. Adrian Clarke  (Ohio State)6-5    329    5.32      1.8819.1     7.77    DNP            Round 4
7. Brian Rimpf  (East Carolina)      6-5.5 319     5.31      1.81       18.1     7.84     31      Round 4
8. Jeb Terry  (North Carolina)6-5.3  316    5.09      1.82       19.4     7.60      28     Round 5
9. Kirk Chambers  (Stanford) 6-7.2 313     5.50      1.8624.6    7.56      22             Round 5
    

(Tackles)
Scouts look for Tackles with good size - height...long arms...a good base...athletic ability...good balance...footwork - a player that is light on his feet and athletic...moves well laterally and has the speed to be a lead blocker...initial quickness and explosion off the line...a good drive blocker...balance...smarts - ability to react to blitzes...a player who uses his arms to shield defenders and a good pass protecter.

  (Player - School)   (Ht)  (Wt)   (40-T)   (10-T)   (Fat%)   (B-J)    (Bench) (Rank)
1. Robert Gallery  (Iowa)  6-7.1323    4.95     1.6822.1    8-9 25  Top 4 Pick
2. Shawn Andrews   (Arkansas)      6-4.1345    5.20     1.96       22.3     8-9 27   Round 1
3. Jacob Rogers  (USC)   6-5.6 305      1.81       21.0   30   Round 2
4. Kelly Butler  (Purdue)  6-7.3        320    5.11     1.77       20.5    10-1       19   Round 2
5. Nat  Dorsey  (Georgia Tech)6-6.3        314    5.44     1.8918.3     8-626   Round 2
6. Max Starks  (Florida)   6-7   337   5.59    19.8     8-221   Round 3
7. Adrian Jones  (Kansas)6-4.2296    4.93     1.7114.4     9-627   Round 3
8. Carlos Joseph  (Miami-Florida)   6-5.7345   5.33    20.9     8-0        29           Round 4
9. Tyson Clabo  (Wake Forest)6-6.6 317   5.27     1.8719.3     8-422   Round 4
10 Travelle Wharton  (So Carolina) 6-3.5        312   5.14     1.7520.6     8-9       Round 4

(Defensive Ends)
Scouts look for a Player with quickness...explosion...flexability...someone who flies off the edge - comes off the ball quickly and uses his hands properly to play off of his blockers...an End that plays in a 3-4 defense must be versatile and be able to play on the Tackle and Guard and be a Pass-rusher...a 4-3 End can be a bit smaller but must have speed quickness and pass-rushing ability.

  (Player - School)   (Ht)  (Wt)(40-T)   (10-T)  (Fat%)   (Cone)   (Bench)(Rank)
1. Kenechi Udeze  (USC) 6-2.7       272         4.77      1.63    8.1 7.72   25         Top 10 Pick
2. Will Smith  (Ohio State)     6-2.6275  4.62        9.0 7.42   30  Round 1
3. Antwan Odom  (Alabama)  6-5.6274  4.72     1.66   11.97.30   21   Round 1-2
4. Marquise Hill (LSU)    6-6.5296  5.2217.2  23   Round 2
5. Jason Babin  (Western Michigan)      6-2.5       258 4.64     1.64    15.67.03          28   Round 2
6. Isaac Hilton  (Hampton)      6-3.3       267 4.59     1.59     9.8 31           Round 3
7. Bobby McCray  (Florida)    6-5.7       251 4.74     1.75     7.1 7.20  27   Round 3-4
8. Dave Ball  (UCLA)       6-5.3       277 INJINJ    16.87.46  24  Round 3-4
9. Nathaniel Adibi  (Virginia Tech 6-2.6       254 4.65      1.62   10.1        Round 4


(Defensive Tackles)
A Tackle that plays in a 3-4 Defense is a shorter player that can get leverage and control and play the front side of the Center...he needs strength and good lateral movement but doesn't have to get up the field as quickly as a 4-3 Tackle...A 4-3 Tackle is a quicker player who can penetrate and get up the field quickly and be disruptive.

  (Player - School)    (Ht)(Wt)(40-T)  (10-T)   (Fat%)   (Cone)   (Bench)(Rank)
1. Tommie Harris  (Oklahoma)        6-2.4     292  4.78    1.63      13.17.31 29  Top 15 Pick
2. Vince Wolfork  (Miami-Florida)          6-1.2      323 5.01        23.67.62         36 Top 15 Pick
3. Randy Starks   (Maryland)           6-3.1     313 5.15  17.37.39 26  Round 1
4. Darnell Dockett (Florida State)    6-3.3      297 5.03     1.75     14.726  Round 1-2
5. Donnell Washington (Clemson)   6-5.4     332 5.05     1.76      20.1       7.80 34  Round 1-2
6. Marcus Tubbs  (Texas)         6-4        321        5.00         26.17.77        29  Round 2
7. Dwan Edwards   (Oregon State)          6-2.6     313 5.12      1.82     18.17.59        25  Round 2-3
8. Matthias Askew  (Michigan State)      6-5.3      308 5.23     1.81      19.57.5720  Round 2-3


(Inside Linebackers)
Scouts look for players who have good range - can run sideline to sideline...have good reaction skills and are able to locate the ball...are solid run support defenders who are strong at the point of attack...stay on their feet... wrap up and tackle...and drop back in coverage and be able to play in space..

(Player - School)    (Ht)(Wt)(40-T)   (Cone)   (Fat%)   (Vert)    (Bench)(Rank)
1. Jonathan Vilma  (Miami-Fla)     6-0.5      233 4.51      6.676.8       37.0         22    Round 1
2. Donatarrious Thomas (Auburn) 6-2.4      242 4.54      7.39       10.9      38.5         26    Round 2
3. Daryl Smith  (Georgia Tech)      6-1.5      2344.60       7.258.2       36.5         24    Round 2
4. Richard Seiglar (Oregon State)  6-2.5     243 4.86       7.13      17.6      25    Round 3
5. Rod Davis  (So. Mississippi)      6-2 238 4.67       7.20       8.0       36.0 12            Round 4
6. Courtney Watson  (Notre Dame)6-1.3      238 4.54       7.39      12.3      36.5 22    Round 4
7. Niko Koutouvides  (Purdue)      6-1.2      230 4.70       6.98      12.3      30.5 17    Round 5


(Outside Linebackers)
Scouts look for Prospects who have good range - can run sideline to sideline and have good ball reaction skills...they must be strong enough to matchup on the Tight End and be able to use their hands properly to shed blockers...they need to be able to drop and play in space and have good change of direction skills...they must run support and be able to put heat on the QB as a pass-rusher in blitzing situations.

  (Player - School)   (Ht)(Wt)(40-T)   (Cone)   (Fat%)   (Vert)   (Bench)(Rank)
1. D.J. Williams   (Miami-Florida)   6-0.6     250  4.557.00     9.9        38.023   Round 1
2. Karlos Dansby  (Auburn)     6-3.2     247  4.607.53     9.4        34.515   Round 1-2
3. Michael Boulware  (Florida St.)  6-2.1     227  4.506.52     10.0      39.515           Round 2
4. Demorrio Williams  (Nebraska)   6-0.6     232  4.51       7.02      6.7 37.016  Round 2
5. Teddy Lehman  (Oklahoma)6-1.4     240  4.56      6.91     13.3 34.526  Round 2-3

(Safeties)
Scouts look for players that have both man and zone cover ability and can backpedal and be able to break from the pedal...have good speed...can close quickly and be able to make a play on the ball...they must support the run and be able to wrap up and tackle.

  (Player - School)   (Ht)(Wt)(40-T)   (Cone)   (Fat%)   (Vert)(Bench)(Rank)
1. Sean Taylor  (Miami-Florida)      6-2.4     230  4.51     8.1     35.0    11  Top 10 Pick
2. Sean Jones  (Georgia) 6-1.3     218  4.567.19       7.9     36.5   16   Round 2
3. Stuart Schweigert  (Purdue)6-1.7     218  4.45       6.68       5.7     38.0    18          Round 2-3
4. Bob Sanders  (Iowa)    5-8.3     204  4.37       6.70       5.4      41.5           15          Round 2-3
5. Will Allen  (Ohio State)       6-0.5     202 4.577.06       7.6     36.0           Round 3-4
6. Brandon Everage  (Oklahoma)   5-11.5   194  INJ INJ 8.9      INJ     INJ          Round 5
7. Madieu Williams  (Maryland)      6-0.6    190  4.466.62      7.4     39.5     18   Round 5


(Cornerbacks)
Scouts look for players with good size and the speed to cover in both man and zone...he must be athletic...have loose hips...good change of direction skills and be able to locate the ball while in the air...he should be strong enought to challenge a receiver at the line and be able to lend a hand in run support.

  (Player - School)   (Ht)(Wt)(40-T)   (10-T)   (Fat%)  (Vert) (Cone) (Ben)(Rank)
1. DeAngelo Hall  (Virginia Tech)   5-10.0    202  4.35     1.54      7.239.0  6.39     15        Round 1
2. Dunta Robinson  (So. Carolina)  5-10.5    186  4.35     1.55      4.736.0  6.97     15Round 1
3. Chris Gamble (Ohio State)  6-1.2      196  4.50 8.4        39.5  6.89     16       Round 1
4. Ahmad Carroll (Arkansas)  5-11.0    192  4.35  6.3 41.0      15       Round 1-2
5. Will Poole (USC) 5-10.1    193  4.5533.5   6.60Round 1-2
6. Derrick Strait  (Oklahoma)         5-11.0    198  4.47         5.236.0   6.65      8Round 2
7. Matt Ware (UCLA)       6-2.2     210  4.48  4.6 39.5   7.23    15Round 1-2
8. Joey Thomas  (Montana St)       6-0.7      195  4.45     1.65      4.038.5   6.82    17Round 2
9. Keith Smith   (McNeese St)        5-11.6    200  4.50     1.59      5.536.5   7.81    12        Round 2-3
 
(Kickers)

  (Player - School)  (Ht)(Wt)    (Rank)
1. Nate Kaeding  (Iowa)   5-11.2     170        Round 4-5
2. David Kimball  (Penn State)        6-0.5      191 Round 6-7

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2004 NFL Mock  Draft
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  Al's FINAL Mock.
This is it !...UNLESS there's a Major trade that goes down tonight.  An Update will then follow.

1. New York Giants - QB Eli Manning (Mississippi)
  From San Diego for the Giants first round pick #4...their second round pick #34 and a      an undisclosed 2005 pick....This deal will get done.
7.  San Diego Chargers - QB Phillip Rivers (No. Carolina St)
    From Cleveland along with the Browns 2004 second round pick #37.      
3. Arizona Cardinals - WR Larry Fitzgerald (Pittsburgh)
4. Cleveland Browns - OT Robert Gallery (Iowa)
   From the San Diego Chargers through the NY Giants for the Browns 2004 first round            pick #7 and their 2004 second round pick #37.
f5. Washington Redskins -  TE Kellen Winslow (Miami-Florida)
9.  Jacksonville Jaguars - DE Will Smith (Ohio State)
    With Hall, Taylor and R.Williams off the board the Jaguars may move down.
2. Oakland Raiders - WR Roy Williams (Texas)
  
8. Atlanta Falcons - CB DeAngelo Hall (Virginia Tech)
6. Houston Texans - S Sean Taylor (Miami-Florida)
   From Detroit for the Texans 2004 first round pick #10 the Texans third round pick #71           and the Texans second round pick in 2005.
19. Minnesota Vikings - LB D.J. Williams (Miami-Florida)
11. Pittsburgh Steelers QB - Ben Roethlisberger (Miami-Ohio)
   
12. New York Jets - DT Vince Wilfork (Miami-Florida)
13. Buffalo Bills - WR Lee Evans (Wisconsin)
    WR Reggie Williams is also a strong possibility here.
14. Chicago Bears - DT Tommie Harris (Oklahoma)
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - WR Reggie Williams (Washington)
16. San Francisco 49'ers - DE Kenechi Udeze (USC)
    The Niners want to move down and take WR Woods but can't find a partner.
17. Denver Broncos - WR Michael Clayton (LSU)
   
18. New Orleans Saints - LB Jonathan Vilma (Miami-Florida)
10. Detroit Lions - HB Steven Jackson (Oregon State)
    From Houston along with the Texans 2004 third round pick #71 and the Texans 2005          second round pick.
20. Miami Dolphins - OT Shawn Andrews (Arkansas)
21. New England Patriots  - CB Dunta Robinson (So. Carolina)
22. Dallas Cowboys - OG Vernon Carey (Miami-Florida)
23. Seattle Seahawks - DT Marcus Tubbs (Texas)
24. Cincinnati Bengals - CB Chris Gamble (Ohio State)
25. Green Bay Packers - QB J.P. Losman (Tulane)
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26. St. Louis Rams - WR Rashaun Woods (Oklahoma St.)
27. Tennessee Titans - DT Darnell Dockett (Florida State)
28. Philadelphia Eagles - HB Kevin Jones (Virginia Tech)
    
29. Indianapolis Colts - DT Randy Starks (Maryland)
32. New England Patriots - OG Justin Smiley (Alabama)
31. Carolina Panthers - TE Ben Troupe (Florida)