Here is a link to a Pre-Combine Top 50 Draft Board from CNNSI / TYFDraft.com:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/02/23/combine.45/index.html?xid=cnnbin&hpt=Sbin
Here are some of the players I will be following closely at the combine:
9) Bruce Campbell*/T/Maryland: “Scouts feel Campbell may have as much upside as any other offensive tackle in the draft. He’s expected to turn in a great combine workout and move higher up draft boards by the time April comes around.”
Over the weekend, I had read another review saying that many NFL teams had Campbell slipping, and even believing his future could be Guard (hard to believe with his size, and strength). If he does not have a huge combine, maybe he slips into the 20’s at the Draft. If that happens, and if the Ravens were to lose Gaither, he might be an intriguing choice for Baltimore.
21. Demaryius Thomas*/WR/Georgia Tech: “Thomas is a game-controlling wideout whose best football lies ahead. His broken left foot, which was first reported by SI.com, will deny him the opportunity to turn in the workout many expected. As a result, Thomas won’t make a big move up draft boards, but he continues to project as a No. 1 receiver.”
24. Jared Odrick/DT/Penn State: “Odrick’s versatility on the defensive line is key to his draft grade. The consensus is he’d be equally effective at tackle on a conventional four-man line or at defensive end in a three-man front.”
29. Kyle Wilson/CB/Boise State: “Wilson capped off a good campaign in ’09 with a terrific performance at the Senior Bowl. He hopes to keep the momentum going with fast 40 times at the combine.”
37. Anthony McCoy/TE/USC: “McCoy has jumped to the top of the tight end position for a variety of reasons, including his tremendous play last season. He’s big, fast and is a terrific pass-catcher. Though it’s not his forte’, McCoy also gives effort blocking.”
43. Perrish Cox/CB/Oklahoma State: “He’s a shut-down cornerback with natural cover skills. He has the potential to be a big-time player at the next level, though character flaws concern a number of teams.”
44. Jermaine Gresham/TE/Oklahoma: “Gresham is one of the better athletes from the tight end class, but missed the entire ’09 campaign with injury. His hands are suspect, yet Gresham has good value outside the initial 30 choices.”
46. Marshwan Gilyard/WR/Cincinnati: “Gilyard has displayed an ever-improving game and was the playmaking force behind the Bearcats offense last season. He offers home run hitting skills as a receiver and return specialist. Scouts are not yet sold on Gilyard being a number one receiver in the NFL.”
49. Aaron Hernandez*/TE/Florida: “He ranks as one of the best pass catchers in this draft, be it tight end or receiver. The knock is he lacks the strength to be a blocker and the speed to be a consistent downfield threat.”
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