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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

(Round One)

(Updated Friday Afternoon April 23rd)

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)

30. Kansas City Chiefs - DT Donnell Washington (Clemson)

NFL Draft 2004 Position Ratings

DRAFT

2004

33. Arizona Cardinals - CB Matt Ware (UCLA)

34. San Diego (from New York Giants) - OT Kelly Butler (Purdue)

35. San Diego Chargers - WR Michael Jenkins (Ohio State)

36. Detroit Lions - S Sean Jones (Georgia)

37. San Diego (from Cleveland Browns) - OLB Karlos Dansby (Auburn)

38. Atlanta Falcons - DT Dwan Edwards (Oregon State)

39. Jacksonville Jaguars - WR Devery Henderson (LSU)

40. Houston Texans - CB Ahmad Carroll (Arkansas)

41. Denver (from Washington) - HB Chris Perry (Michigan)

42. Tennesee Titans (from Jets) - DE Antwan Odom (Alabama)

43. Buffalo Bills - TE Ben Watson (Georgia)

44. Pittsburgh Steelers - OT Nat Dorsey (Georgia Tech)

45. Oakland Raiders (from Tampa) - HB Greg Jones (Florida State)

46. San Francisco 49'ers - WR P.K. Sam (Florida State)

47. Chicago Bears - CB Will Poole (USC)

48. New Orleans Saints - DE/DT Darrion Scott (Ohio State)

49. Cincinnati Bengals - LB Daryl Smith (Georgia tech)

50. Minnesota Vikings - DE Jason Babin (Western Michigan)

51. Baltimore Ravens - WR Devard Darling (Washington St)

52. Dallas Cowboys - HB Julius Jones (Notre Dame)

53. Seattle Seahawks - CB Derrick Strait (Oklahoma)

54. Denver Broncos - LB Michael Boulware (Florida State)

55. Green Bay Packers - CB Ricardo Colclough (Tusculum)

56. Cincinnati (from New England) - C/OG Jake Grove (Virginia Tech)

57. Tennessee Titans - HB Tatum Bell (Oklahoma State))

58. Philadelphia Eagles - CB Keith Smith (McNeese State)

59. Indianapolis Colts - CB Joey Thomas (Montana State)

60. New Orleans (from St.Louis) - OT Jacob Rogers (USC)

61. Kansas City Chiefs - CB Shawntae Spencer (Pitt)

62. Carolina Panthers - LB Courtney Watson (Notre Dame)

63. New England Patriots - LB Dontarrious Thomas (Auburn)

Note - Highly Rated Prospects that have slipped into the third round:

OT Max Starks...DE Marquise Hill...LB Teddy Lehman

DT Matthias Askew...S Bob Sanders...CB Nathan Vasher

2004 NFL Mock Draft

Round Two

Al's 2004 NFL Draft "Second Day Gems".

HOT NFL Draft News and Rumors

(Updated Monday Afternoon April 26th)

04/26...The Giants will release QB Kerry Collins today in a move that clears the way for Eli Manning to become the Giants starting Quarterback...look for the San Francisco 49'ers to become the front runners for Collins IF they are able to find Cap space to fit him in.

O4/26...QB Ben Roethlisberger almost became a Buffalo Bill on Saturday...the Bills tried to move up in the Draft and ahead of the Steelers but were unable to find a trading partner...Jacksonville sitting at pick #9 should have taken the compensation that the Bills were offering to move up and could have moved down to pick thirteen and still got their man WR Reggie Williams.

04/23...The Steelers and Lions are said to be close to completing a deal that would have the teams swithching picks in the first round...the Steelers would also send Receiver Plaxico Burress to Detroit to complete the trade...Burress is a Michigan State product and would welcome the move out of Steeltown...it now appears that this trade fell through.

04/23...The Giants and Chargers are very close to finalizing a deal that would put the G-Men on the clock with the first pick in the Draft

04/22...The Raiders and Browns have been talking about a deal that would see the Raiders trade out of the second spot in the Draft and allow the Browns to take Robert Gallery... the Raiders would then take WR Roy Williams at #7...HOWEVER...the Jacksonville Jaguars have been talking to the Detroit Lions about the possibility of moving up to the sixth pick in the Draft ...the Jaguars target?...WR Roy Williams...stay tuned!

04/22...Archie Manning has told the San Diego Chargers not to pick his son in Saturday's NFL Draft...the Giants are the front-runners to acquire the pick.

04/22...The Cleveland Brown have contacted the San Diego Chargers about the possibility of moving up to the top spot in Saturdays NFL Draft. Their target - Robert Gallery.

04/21...It's looking more and more like QB J.P. Losman won't last until the second round of the Draft...both the Green Bay Packers at #25 and the St.Louis Rams at #26 are the front runners to take Losman with their pick in the First round.

04/21...I'ts been mentioned before in this column that the Jets may be interested in trading down if they can recover a second round pick that they sent to the Titans for Justin McCariens....but...if the Jets stay at twelve look for them to take one of the two Miami of Florida products with their pick...DT Vince Wilfork and LB D.J. Williams are said to be at the top of the Jets "Most Wanted" list.

04/19...The latest word circulating around the league is the Jacksonville Jaguars may make a serious attempt to move up to the second spot in the Draft which is currently held by the Oakland Raiders...their target - Wr Larry Fitzgerald...The Arizona Cardinals covet Larry Fitzgerald but IF he's off the board when it's time for the Cardinals to pick look for them to deal the pick to the Cleveland Browns who covet OT Robert Gallery...if Gallery is still on the board at #3...as we stated two weeks ago this deal could take place under that scenario and is helped by the fact that Cardinals Coach Denny Green's son Jeremy Green works in the Cleveland Browns Front Office.

04/19...It's common knowledge that the Cleveland Browns covet Robert Gallery but they also have their eyes on two Miami of Florida products - Safety Sean Taylor and Tight End Kellen Winslow....if the Browns decide not to move up for Gallery they may make a move for either Taylor or Winslow with the Redskins being a possible trading partner at pick #5...it's said the Redskins like both Taylor and Winslow but they also like DE Kenechi Udeze as well...Skins Coach Joe Gibbs stated recently that he feels the player the Skins take in the first round needs to be a "difference maker" ( someone who either scores touchdowns or sacks the Quarterback)...Washington would love to be able to move down in the Draft in the top 10...pick up an extra pick and still be able to land one of those three Prospects...the Redskins have only one first day pick and a total of three picks in the entire Draft.

04/19...The New York Jets sitting at pick twelve are being targeted by several teams as a team to deal with to move up in the Draft...the Jets would love to be able to move down in this Draft and add a second round pick since their own second rounder was sent to the Titans for WR Justin McCariens...the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are said to be the teams that are most interested in the Jets pick.

04/16...Although it's been prettty quiet on the trade front regarding Patrick Ramsey, don't be surprised if the Redskins attempt to strike a deal on Draft day to move the disgruntled QB for a draft pick or two...Look for Buffalo to be at the top of the list of teams that may be interested in acquiring the former Tulane product, if the Skins decide to move him.

04/16...I have a feeling that Wr Rashaun Woods, OLB Karlos Dansby and CB Will Poole will make several NFL teams regret that they passed on them in the upcoming NFL Draft.

04/16...For the 2003 Draft DT Jimmy Kennedy of Penn State was at the very Top of my Overrated list...this year Cornerback Derrick Strait receives that dubious honor!

04/14...I think the San Diego Chargers will make a serious attempt to move down in the Draft and may move more than once....it wouldn't surprise me if the Chargers take Qb Phillip Rivers after moving down since Head Coach Marty Shottenheimer Coached Rivers in the Senior Bowl. Remember "Shottzy" Coached another sidearmed slinger by the name of Bernie Kosar when he was the Head Coach of the Browns.

Updated Monday April 26th.

Deep Sleeper Prospects

Keep an eye on the these "Deep Sleeper" Prospects for the 2004 NFL Draft.

RB Jesse Raynor (Alfred University) 6-1.1 224 4.51-40..31.5 vert..cone -6.70..18reps@225

Jesse played at Alfred University which is a Division III school in New York...he played RB,DB,K,P and was a kick returner...he was featured on ESPN's Hidden Video and was the MVP of the Division 3 All Star game work out for the NFL scouts at the Syracuse Pro-Day...since he played many positions at the college level and did a great job at all of them the NFL has taken an interest iin him....he put up some great numbers at his workout and kicked a 50 yd field goal...reached the end zone on his kickoffs ...and worked out as a running back in the drills.

ILB Joe Sentipal (Monmouth University) 5-11 238 4.52-40....A 3 time 1st team All Northeast Conference Player...also a 2 time All-American and 2 time Defensive Player of the year...a Buck Buchanan Award Candidate...recorded 327 tackles and 21.5 sacks during his stay at Monmouth...Joe also was a long snapper throughout college...he set many school and NEC records....Joe ran a 4.60 forty at his Pro Day workout at Hofstra...17 NFL teams were in attendance.

CB Billy Parker (William & Mary) 6-0.4 200...Solid ball skills...Named First Team All-Atlantic 10 in his junior and senior year...a 3 year starter that has not missed a game...

in 2003 he had 45 tackles with 2 for a loss and also recorded 6 interceptions.

DT Chaz Williams (Toledo) 6-4 305...A strong defensive tackle who has great upper body strength and the potential to develop into a good run stopper...He also has the ability to pressure the quarterback.

2003 - Started all 12 games making 32 tackles with 9 for a loss and was second on the team with 4 sacks...he also recorded 10 QB pressures...1 fumble recovery and 1 forced fumble.

2002 - Started all 14 games making 38 tackles with 6 for a loss and he also broke up 4 passes.

1999-2001 - Played in 12 games making 8 tackles.

High School - Named to the Detroit News "Blue Chip" list (no.15)...earned all-state and all-area honors...Named his team's "Most Valuable Lineman"...First player ever from his school to play in the Michigan East-West All-Star game.

Personal - Full name is Chaz Arthur Williams...Birthdate: Jan. 30, 1981...Son of Arthur and Vicki Williams...Father is deceased...Art Major...Hometown is Muskegon, MI.

LB/S Paul Dye (Toledo) 6-1.6 225...Dye is an excellent special teams player...He blocked five punts in his career and has recovered two punts for TD's...a great athlete who was a running back in high school before making the switch to Defense...He's run the 40 in 4.55 at over 225 pounds...wore jersey number 40 as a freshman and sophmore, number 1 as a junior and number 4 as a senior.

2003 - Played in 12 games...had 38 tackles, five for a loss...1 interception...2 pass break-ups...3 fumble recoveries...1 forced fumble that he returned 80 yards for a TD...1 punt block against Syracuse.

2002 - Played in 14 games...starting four...had 40 tackles, three for a loss and five passes broken up...Blocked a punt vs Marshall.

1999-2001 - In 2001 he played in 12 games, making 17 tackles...Blocked two punts...In 2000 he played in 11 games, making 13 tackles...Blocked a punt and returned it 12 yards for a TD vs Western Michigan...Recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a TD vs Eastern Michigan...He sat out the season as a redshirt in 1999.

High School - Honorable mention all-state selection...First-team all-area...rushed for 1,330 yards as a senior, including 309 yards in one game...rushed for 789 yards as a junior...Named second team all-area.

Personal - Full name is Paul V. Dye II...Birthdate: Sept. 4, 1981...Son of Paul and Mattie Porter Dye...Majoring in finance...Hometown is Muskegon, MI.

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Al Fronczak's 2004 Draft Review.

Although we really wont know who the real winners and losers of this Draft really are until a few years down the line, these are my thoughts on what took place this weekend. Teams that I thought really helped themselves in the Draft were the Patriots not that they needed the help but they had the cards fall their way in round one when the Draft's BEST NT Prospect Vince Wilfork fell to them at pick #21...the Patriots were then able to take one of the Top 3 Tight Ends Ben Watson of Georgia at the end of the round...their next two picks DE Marquise Hill of LSU and Safety Guss Scott of Florida were also solid value choices...on the second day of the Draft the Pats were able to land RB Cedric Cobbs of Arkansas in round four and WR P.K. Sam of Florida State in round five...Sam may turn out to be one of the true steals of this Draft...I really like the aggressiveness that the Bills showed on Saturday when they were determined to come out of Day one with one of thie Draft's top four Quarterbacks and accomplished that when they swung a deal with the Cowboys to land QB J.P. Losman of Tulane...the Bills needed to impriove their speed at the wide receiver position and tabbed one of the Draft's fastest WR's in Lee Evans at pick thirteen...the Bills also get high marks for adding DT depth with Tim Anderson of Ohio State in round three and TE Tim Euhus of Oregon State in the fourth round...the Steelers came into the Draft with three needs QB, CB and ORT...the Steelers were able to fill all three with their first three picks QB Ben Roethlisberger, Cb Ricardo Colclough and OT Max Starks...good job!...I like what the Vikings did and were also very lucky that DE Kenechi Udeze fell to them in round one to fill their biggest need...the Vikings also needed to get better at the Linebacker position and they did by tabbing Dontarrious Thomas in the second round and then went back to the D-Line and added DE/DT Darrion Scott of Ohio State in round three and got great value with their second day picks fourth rounders OT Nat Dorsey of Georgia Tech and HB Mewelde Moore of Tuland...I felt San Francisco did a great job of finding a couple of trading partners to move down in the Draft to take WR Rashaun Woods of Oklahoma State...the Niners used some of the extra picks to fill some needs and came away with 6 solid prospects after the first round in G Justin Smiley, CB Shawntae Spencer, WR Derrick Hamilton, DT Isaac Sopoaga, LB Richard Seigler and Qb Cody Pickett...and also like what the Titans did in the Draft by moving out of the first round and landing 6 solid prospects from the second round on - TE Ben Troupe fills a need...the Titans needed a DE and came away with two in the second round Travis LaBoy of Hawaii and Antwan Odom of Alabama and one in the fourth in Bo Schobel of TVU...their third round pick of DT Randy Starks could turn out to be a steal at that point and a great value pick...Great Draft strategy was executed by the Carolina Panthers in round one when they were able to move ahead of Indianapolis and Kansas City by trading with the Niners to take CB Chris Gamble of Ohio State...on the flip side I didn't like the Jaguars strategy early on...Jacksonville could have really enhanced their Draft by trading down with Buffalo at pick thirteen and still take WR Reggie Williams...the Jaguars could have added an extra second round pick or more and still got their man....Buffalo was willing to give up a high 2004 choice or 2005 choice to move up and ahead of Pittsburgh in the Draft to take QB Ben Roethlisberger...for whatever reason the Jaguars turned their back on the deal and made WR ReggieWilliams the Draft's first real reach...fans of the Kansas City Chiefs must still be in shock after their Chiefs failed to come away with any Cornerbacks in this Draft...CB was the Chiefs Biggest need...the Chiefs Draft strategy was poor at best as they seemed to take the best available player on their board instead of filling needs on the Defensive side of the ball...they moved back and out of the first round and reached for their first pick - second rounder DT Junior Siavii of Oregon...they then passed on several good CB's with their other second round pick to take TE Kris Wilson of Pitt...the last time I checked the Chiefs still had TE Tony Gonzalez on their roster...wow!...the Chiefs just don't get it!...Defense wins Championships and I figured they learned that lesson in their playoff loss to the Colts in a game that saw their Defense get humiliated at home...I also don't like what the Colts did in the Draft...they traded down and out of the first round after the Panthers moved ahead of them to take CB Chris Gamble...but what they did, or should I say failed to do after that won't help them close the gap on the Patriots this season...the Colts needed help at CB, LB'er and D-Line but passed on several good prospects to take third round pick TE Ben Hartsock of Ohio State when they have Marcus Pollard and last years first round pick Dallas Clark already on the roster...their second round pick Safety Bob Sanders is fast and a real hitter but undersized and he doesn't play Corner...the Linebackers that the Colts did take in the third and fouith rounds will be hard pressed to become starters on day one...for the reasons that I stated above, the Patriots have widened the gap between themselves and both the Colts and Chiefs after what these teams did in this Draft...on another note...I was amazed how the Lions were able to steal a second round pick from the Cleveland Browns for moving up just one spot in the Draft to take TE Kellen Winslow...Butch Davis may have been a good Coach at Miami-Florida and may still prove to be a decent NFL Coach, but he really could have used Ron Wolf's help in the Draft since he gave up way too much to move up just one spot...the Lions who were able to steal that pick from the Browns had a solid draft and really improved their Offense with the addition of WR Roy Williams and HB Kevin Jones with their first two picks but they could have made their Offense really dangerous had they taken TE Ben Troupe of Florida instead of LB'er Teddy Lehman with the pick they received from the Browns...last but not least ...I liked what the Chicago Bears were able to accomplish in Lovie Smith's first Draft...Smith was able to land several Defensive Prospects that will fit in perfectly in the type of defense that Lovie wants to build in Chicago...DT's Tommie Harris and Terry Johnson both have great quickness and are penetrators...CB Nathan Vasher is a good fit for his zone scheme and DE Claude Harriott who fell to the fifth round because of a lack of production in his senior year due to a lingering knee injury, can fly off the edge and could turn out to be a real steal in this Draft...LB'er Leon Joe of Maryland is a bit undersized but faster than most of the Cornerbacks that were taken in this Draft...expect the Bears Defense to be much quicker and a force to wreckon with in the near future...I hope everybody enjoyed the Draft and I will be posting an early list of Prospects for the 2005 NFL Draft within the next week or so...also...don't forget to bookmark our site since we will be following the Draft right from the start of the College season in August, something that we didn't do last season.