NFL COMPARISON
Antonio Cromartie, Chargers

COVERAGE SKILLS
Has the ability to shine in all types of coverage. Needs work on his technique. Does not read plays well. Can be turned around by the receiver at times.
Grade 6.5

RUN/PASS RECOGNITION
Able to identify the play quickly. Does not get fooled by trick plays. Fails to read routes consistenly. Reads the dump-off and screen passes to the runing back well.
Grade 6.5

CLOSING SPEED
Shows a sloppy backpedal at times. Has the elite speed to run with any NFL receiver on deep routes. Able to get back into good position if he loses a step.
Grade 8.5

BALL SKILLS
Can break up passes when in position. Shows the athleticism to reach arounmd the receiver and break up the pass without committing the penalty. Has natural hands to make the tough interception.
Grade 8.0

RUN SUPPORT
Has the size and strength to fight through and defeat blocks. Will occasionally get into trouble when he becomes a "grab" tackler.
Grade 6.5

BOTTOM LINE
Davis, the younger brother of 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, is a rare athlete with the combination of size, strength, explosiveness, and elite speed that few NFL players have. But for all the athleticism, there are concerns about his desire and consistency. While Davis does not possess the intangibles of a 1st round talent, he's worth a second or third round pick.

Positives:
Rare combination of size and pure athleticism. Chiseled frame. Excellent straight-line speed. Loose hips to turn and run. Instinctive defender who recognizes the action when playing off-man or zone and closes downhill. Rare aggression in run support. Physical tackler with legitimate explosive hitting ability. Can separate the ball from the ball-carrier. Times his blitzes well and can close when the opportunity presents itself. Good special teams performer with punt and kick return experience. Blocked two kicks in 2007. May boast unmatched upside at this position.

Negatives:
Not a natural playmaker. Inconsistent hands for the interception. Doesn't fight through blocks with the physicality in which he comes up to tackle. Best in off-man and zone coverage where he can watch the action, plant and drive to the ball. Faster in shorts than on the field. Peeks back at the quarterback and savvy route-runners can beat him with double moves. Was benched in 2008 by coach Ron Zook, creating questions about his work ethic. Concerns that Vontae, like his brother, Vernon Davis, may lack the drive to turn his unique athleticism into NFL success.

Compares To: RON BARTELL, St. Louis
Davis packs a good punch as a tackler, but plays out of control. He is a bit of a riverboat gambler and is eager to attack the ball, but he shows good hands and timing to disrupt the pass before the receiver can settle under it. He needs to play with better control and based on the average year he had in 2008, he could have used another year in school to improve his draft stock, which has been sliding a bit ever since his standout freshman season. But, once he matures, he could rank with the league's elite.

Injury Report

2007: Suffered a concussion in the first quarter vs. Ohio State (11/10), missing the rest of that game and the following week vs. Northwestern (11/17).

BIOGRAPHY:
Three-year starter awarded All-American and all-Conference honors since his freshman season. Junior totals included 78/2/8, after 76/4/8 as a sophomore, when he also blocked two kicks.

POSITIVES:
Athletic cornerback with nice size who shows flashes of brilliance. Aggressive on the field, mixes it up with opponents in pass routes, and willingly defends the run. Jams opponents at the line of scrimmage, fluid turning his hips in transition, and then easily stays downfield with receivers. Possesses a burst of closing speed, quickly breaks to the ball out of his plant, and fights to defend the throw. Works well with safeties, shows the ability to recover from mistakes because of his speed, and has been a productive return specialist in the past.

NEGATIVES:
Prone to blowing assignments and missing coverages. Marginally instinctive, and does not always display good sense of timing or anticipation in pass defense. Slow locating the pass in the air, and very indecisive.

ANALYSIS:
Physically, Davis is one of the top cornerbacks in this draft and one of the event's better athletes. At the top of his game, he can be a shutdown cover man, yet Davis is prone to making mental errors and letting receivers behind him. He has big-time potential at the next level if the light ever goes on and he consistently plays smart football.

PROJECTION: First Round

Strengths:
Prototypical height and bulk...Smooth and fluid with top-notch athleticism...Excellent speed...Flips his hips well and can turn and run...Has a burst to close and can recover when beat...Very strong with a muscular physique...Tough and physical...Gets a good jam at the line...A reliable tackler who can deliver the big hit...Does a fantastic job in run support...Decent hands and ball skills...Capable of excelling in either man or zone coverage...May offer some positional versatility...Solid return man and special teamer...Durable...Has lots of experience against top competition...Nice bloodlines..Major upside.

Weaknesses:
Has clashed with coaches and does not take instruction well...Poor work ethic...Inconsistent...Motor runs hot and cold...Questionable instincts and awareness...Gambles and takes too many unnecessary risks...Gets too high in his backpedal...Doesn't make as many plays as he should...Struggles with the mental aspects of the game...Skates by on his natural talent...Full of himself and reads his own press clippings.

Notes:
Brother, Vernon, plays for the San Francisco 49'ers and was the 6th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft...Was a three-year starter for the Illini...Named 1st Team All-Big Ten in 2007 and 2008...Was benched by Ron Zook at one point as a junior...Could also project to safety at the next level...Has everything you look for physically but intangibles leave much to be desired...The most gifted defensive back in this draft and a legit Top 10 pick based on talent alone...Boom or Bust prospect.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2006 12 52 6 1 0
2007 12 76 8 4 0
2008 12 78 8 2 12
Totals 36 206 22 7 12

Strengths:
Shows rare athleticism for a quarterback, making game-changing plays with his feet. Displays quick footwork, agility and burst to avoid sacks and buy second chances. Flashes the ability to get rid of balls quickly, and to make strong, accurate throws on the move. Shows good arm strength and ability to hit receivers deep, both on touch throws and on a rope. When striding into his passes, makes intermediate throws with good zip and accuracy.

Weaknesses:
Is a far better athlete than quarterback. Shows a slight hitch at the back of his delivery and is a bit deliberate, allowing defensive backs to close quickly on passes and make plays. Usually lines up in the shotgun; needs tons of work on his footwork and reads during drops. Does not go through full progressions. Must improve at leading receivers rather than throwing right to them.

Bottom line:
White received a ton of national attention during his career at West Virginia, mostly because of his fantastic big-play ability rather than his passing skills. Because of his arm strength and rare athleticism for the position, he first deserves a shot at quarterback to see if he can make the drastic improvement required to become a legitimate passing threat. But in time, it's likely White will end up switching to wide receiver or running back, where he'll make impact plays when he gets the ball in the open field.

Positives:
Excellent speed and vision with the ball in his hands. Shows make-you-miss ability and a spin move to get out of a defender's grasp. Will take and deliver big hits despite his wiry frame. Has a solid throwing arm. Adequate accuracy on skinny posts and longer throws down the middle of the field. Will look off the safety before throwing to primary targets. Team leader. Keeps his eyes downfield when scrambling, gets the ball to a teammate after defenders suck up due to his running threat.

Negatives:
Doesn't appear to be a natural fit at any position. Lacks prototypical quarterback size and is not strong enough to take hits for a full season. Relied on wide passing lanes and play-action to get the ball downfield at WVU. Needs to prove he has the hands to play in the slot as a receiver. Does not always secure the ball, and will keep it in his strong (left) hand even when running right. Worked exclusively in the shotgun and spread offense. Can throw it deep but is not accurate on well-defended passes of more than 10-12 yards. Struggles with accuracy when on the move. Makes too many throws off his back foot. Doesn't have great touch on short throws. Delivery is stiff and mechanical. Lacks patience in the pocket, will take off too soon and misses open targets.

Compares To: ANTWAAN RANDLE EL, Washington --
White is likely to make a position switch to wide receiver. He lacks the arm strength and size to stay at quarterback at the next level, unless he plays in the CFL. Even with his outstanding rushing totals, he has not been the most durable player and with his slight frame, will not be able to withstand NFL punishment as an every-down running back. A move to slot receiver or flanker appears to be his quickest route to success, but he will need time to learn the techniques of being a receiver.

2006: Suffered a high ankle sprain vs. South Florida (11/25), sitting out the regular season finale vs. Rutgers (12/02), but he played with the injury in the Gator Bowl (1/01/07).

2007: Missed a good portion of the South Florida game (9/28) with a right quadriceps bruise...Sat out part of the Pittsburgh contest (12/01) with a right thumb dislocation.

2008: Sat out the Syracuse game (10/11) after injuring his head due to a helmet-to-helmet collision the previous week vs. Rutgers (10/04).

BIOGRAPHY:
Four-year starter awarded varying degrees of all-Conference and All-American honors since his freshman campaign. Senior passing totals included 65.7%/1,842/21 with 191/947/8 carrying the ball. Junior ball carrying totals included 197/1,335/14 with an average of 6.8 yards per carry. Big East Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore when he totaled 65.9%/1,655/13/7 throwing the ball.

POSITIVES:
Athletic quarterback with the ability to produce in a variety of ways whenever he handles the ball. Left-handed passer who effectively sells the ball fakes, easily gets outside the pocket, and makes the throw on the move. Patient, buys time for receivers, and locates the open wideout on the field. Goes through receiver progressions, and looks away from covered wideouts. Possesses a strong arm and can thread a needle with passes or get the ball downfield. Elusive ball handler with outstanding vision and the ability to create yardage. Finds the cutback lanes, quickly gets through them and shows toughness in his all-around game. Weaves through the traffic on the inside picking up yardage. Plays with outstanding balance and body control. Constantly in command of the situation.

NEGATIVES:
Not a strong runner who breaks tackles or picks up yardage off initial contact. Average accuracy and pass placement throwing the ball.

ANALYSIS:
White was productive at the quarterback position in college, and he offers the versatility to be used at several spots in the NFL. Prior to this season, White was projected to be a wide receiver in the NFL, but scouts have recently been impressed with his passing skills, and he'll be given a chance to play behind center. White may never be a starting signal caller in the NFL, yet he is the type of player who will be given the option of throwing the ball, running the option play, or even be lined up at wideout at the next level.

PROJECTION:
Third Round

Pat White, QB. He posted the fastest 40 time by a quarterback of 4.55 seconds. Not surprising. To put that in better perspective of his Wildcat role, White's time ranked seventh among the running backs (fastest time: Cedric Peerman's 4.45).

Wonderlic: 26
Vertical jump: 35 inches - best of QB; tied for 12th among RBs
Broad jump: 9'9" -- second among QBs to 6-5 Josh Freeman's 9'11
3-cone drill: 7.06 seconds - seventh among Qbs
20-yard shuttle: 4.42 seconds - seventh among QBs

OVERALL FOOTBALL TRAITS

Production - 2
2006: Smith appears in all 13 games as a true freshman. He lines up at receiver for the first 11 games and then switches to corner for the final two games. Smith catches one pass for 12 yards and carries the ball seven times for a total of 63 yards. He also makes two tackles. 2007: Smith starts 10 of the 13 games he appears in recording 32 tackles including one tackle-for-loss. He intercepts four passes and breaks up seven passes. 2008: Smith starts 11 of the 13 games he appears in recording 45 tackles including two tackles-for-loss and one sack. He intercepts five passes including one he returns for a touchdown and breaks up nine passes.

Height-Weight-Speed - 1
Possess elite height, elite bulk and very good top-end speed for size.

Durability - 1
Durability is not a concern to our knowledge.

Character - 2
No off-the-field issues to our knowledge.

DEFENSIVE CORNER SPECIFIC TRAITS

Recognition Skills/Toughness - 2
Still learning the CB position but does shows adequate natural instincts. Sniffs out screens. Shows good awareness and seems to understand how receivers are trying to attack the coverage. Uses hands and long arms to jam receivers at the line of scrimmage. He's confident and why shy away from a physical challenge.

Closing Burst - 2
Long strides give him ability to make up ground when initially beaten. Shows above-average closing speed when asked to blitz off the edge. However, he's quarter-count late transitioning out of backpedal and can be a step late getting to the ball as a result.

Fluidity - 4
A bit tight in the hips and struggles to change direction quickly. Too much wasted motion in turns and he will be susceptible to the double-move in the NFL.

Ball Skills - 1
Greatest strength. Played receiver earlier in career. Attacks the ball and fights for jump balls. Rarely drops passes gets hands on and flashes the ability to make spectacular catches.

Run Support - 3
Reliable open field tackler that wraps up but isn't going to deliver many big hits. Takes too long so shed blocks at times but he's more than willing to support the run.

1 = Exceptional
2 = Above average
3 = Average
4 = Below average
5 = Marginal

Strengths:
Is tall and well built. Has the long arms and strength that are hard to find in a cornerback. Can jam receivers with a hard punch to slow their release. Is able to stay with the receiver right from the line of scrimmage. Can cut and make the play on quick slants. Shows the ability to make the interception. Comes up the field quickly on screen passes and running plays and will make hard tackles.

Weaknesses:
Lacks explosiveness and top-end speed. Is a little upright and choppy in his backpedal. At times, fails to close fast on receivers in zone coverage.

Bottom line:
Smith, a junior, could have improved his draft status by staying for his senior season at Utah. NFL coaches love big, physical corners, but for Smith to be productive he'll need to show he can handle the speed at the next level without getting called for penalties. Smith worked out well for teams this spring, assuring himself of being a second- or third-round pick.

Positives:
Good height and great length for a boundary corner. Very quick feet for his size. Runs well with taller receivers down the sideline, but also lines up in the slot. Former receiver has great ball skills and the vertical to go up and get the ball. Able to locate and high-point in coverage. Elusive runner with some vision to flip field position after the interception. Forces fumbles by using his length to get a hand on the ball. Has the size and closing speed to be an effective blitzer. Very quick to support the run or attack quick screens and passes in the flat. Reacts quickly on plays in front of him and finds the ball well in the air.

Negatives:
Might be seen as a corner/safety "tweener." Stiff in the upper body. Does not play with the physicality scouts would like given his size. Is slow to adjust when backpedaling if a receiver cuts his route short or goes to the skinny post. Catch-and-drag tackler whose height is a disadvantage when trying to bring down ballcarriers with a low center of gravity. Inconsistent using his hands at the line of scrimmage. Gets stuck on blocks. Takes poor angles to make tackles in space or when attacking a screen. Just a little more than two years of experience on defense. Cocky and talks trash.

BIOGRAPHY:
Two-year starter who began his career playing receiver. All-Conference selection last season after totaling 46/5/9. Sophomore numbers included 32/64/7.

POSITIVES:
Athletically gifted defensive back with a large upside. Fast, possesses a burst of speed, and is able to recover from mistakes with his ability to close on the action. Uses his frame to box out opponents, easily runs downfield with receivers, and does a nice job positioning himself to make plays on the pass. Has long arms that he uses to knock away the throw. Physical, mixes it up, and beats down opponents. Effective facing the action when he can see the ball, and shows ability in zone.

NEGATIVES:
Slow transitioning off the line, and has a tendency to lose a half step to opponents at the snap of the ball. Occasionally bites on receivers' moves and gets beat down the field. Does not always show a good sense of timing or wherewithal in coverage. Very quick out of his backpedal.

ANALYSIS:
Smith is a tremendous physical specimen with the ability to be used at cornerback or safety. Displaying potential in zone coverage, he is best facing the action, where he can use his speed and strength to forcefully make plays on the ball. Smith must improve his defensive back mechanics, yet he can be a tremendous player on the NFL level if he pulls it all together.

PROJECTION:
Second Round

OVERALL FOOTBALL TRAITS

Production - 3
2005-06: Turner appeared in 25 games in a back-up role recording 41 catches for 442 yards and four touchdowns. 2007: Appeared in 11of 13 games (10 starts) recording 48 catches for 569 yards and three touchdowns

Height-Weight-Speed - 2
Prototypical frame and bulk. While does not possess elite speed shows above-average speed for size.

Durability - 2
Missed the season opener against Idaho State in 2007 due to a shoulder injury sustained during camp. Missed Rose Bowl following 2007 season due to a deep thigh bruise acquired during a practice leading up to the game

Character - 0
N/A

WIDE RECEIVER SPECIFIC TRAITS

Separation Skills - 2
Polished route runner for size. Displays average to above average initial burst off the line of scrimmage. Uses hands well when releasing against press coverage. Does a nice job of using double moves to set up defenders and create separation.

Ball Skills - 3
Possesses above-average body control. Uses his big frame to shield defenders from the ball. Also flashes ability to open up hips and make tough catch behind him. However, has shown some inconsistency and can drop passes should catch.

Vertical Speed - 3
Although not a burner covers a lot of ground with long strides and fashes the ability to run by defenders.

Run After Catch - 3
Strong after the catch. Breaks tackles and fall forward for tough yards. Does not have elite elusiveness but does flash ability to make first defender miss
Competitiveness and Toughness 2 Lines up in the slot at times and is not afraid to go over the middle and make tough catch in traffic. Competes for deep balls. Is ineffective as a blocker and must give better effort.

1 = Exceptional
2 = Above average
3 = Average
4 = Below average
5 = Marginal

Strengths:
Is tall and well built. Uses quick hands, size and strength to defeat jamming cornerbacks and get into his routes quickly. Has quicker feet than expected, which helps him move fast at the snap. Runs precise routes, sets up the defender well and gets separation out of cuts. Does a good job making catches against tight defense. Catches the ball in traffic, taking hard hits and holding on to the ball. Has excellent hands, body control, coordination and concentration to make great catches on off-target passes.

Weaknesses:
Lacks explosiveness and elite playing speed, which will make it tough to get separation in the NFL, even with good route running. Is not an aggressive runner after the catch, and despite his strength, does not break tackles or gain yards after contact. Is not a competitive blocker and struggles to eliminate his man. Must compete at a higher level to be anything more than a marginal blocker in the NFL.

Bottom line:
Turner is another premier USC receiver who possesses good all-around athleticism, which helps him overcome his lack of top-end playing speed. He won't knock anyone's socks off with his 40 time or workout numbers, but he was a better college receiver than former Trojans Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith, and he looks like a better NFL prospect.

Overview

High profile disappointments Mike Williams and Dwayne Jarrett might have tainted scouts' perceptions of tall USC receivers, but a breakout 2008 campaign and subsequent impressive Senior Bowl has scouts rethinking their stance on Turner.

After only flashing the potential promised when the highly-regarded high school recruit from Nashville signed with the Trojans, Turner finally unleashed his talents in his senior season, earning second-team All-Pac-10 accolades by catching 49 passes for 741 yards and 10 touchdowns. With a playmaker opposite him (junior Damian Williams), Turner's 6-5, 221-pound frame and surprisingly quick feet helped him become one of the country's better possession receivers.

If similarly protected in the NFL, he could be the first big receiver from the land of Troy since Keyshawn Johnson to make good on his unique talents. Had an arm span of 33 1/4 inches and a hand span of 9 5/8 inches at the combine.

High School

He had 48 receptions for 800-plus yards and 11 touchdowns in 2004 at Goodpasture High in West Madison (Tenn.). As a junior, he caught 56 passes for 955 yards (17.1 avg.) with 12 TDs. He was a Student Sports Sophomore All-American in 2002 when he had 56 catches for 1,033 yards with 14 TDs. He also was on the basketball and track teams at Goodpasture.

BIOGRAPHY:
Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior after totaling 49/741/10. Junior totals included 48/469/3.

POSITIVES:
Tall possession receiver with reliable hands. Consistently extends to make the reception away from his frame, adjusts to the errant throw, and looks the ball into his hands. Exposes himself to the big hit, but comes away with the difficult catch. Sturdy receiver who takes a pounding yet holds onto the ball. Uses his size as an advantage, and grabs the high pass from defenders.

NEGATIVES:
Overall game lacks quickness and speed. Cannot run to the deep throw. Struggles getting separation out of breaks.

ANALYSIS:
Turner is an enticing target who should find a home at the next level as a red zone threat or third-down receiver. The lack of speed is a limiting factor, yet Turner could develop into a solid third wideout for an NFL squad.

PROJECTION:
Fourth/Fifth Round

OVERALL FOOTBALL TRAITS

Production - 2
2005: Ohio State red shirts Hartline. 2006: Hartline starts two of the 13 games he appears in catching 17 passes for a total of 256 yards and two touchdowns. He gets one carry and picks up five yards. Hartline covers kicks and records a total of nine tackles. 2007: Hartline starts 12 of the 13 games he appears in catching 52 passes for a total of 694 yards and six touchdowns. He carries the ball six times for a total of 46 yards. Hartline covers kicks and records four tackles. He returns 20 punts for a total of 229 yards (11.4 yard avg.) and one touchdown. 2008: Hartline starts all 13 games catching 21 passes for a total of 479 yards and four touchdowns. He gets three carries and picks up a total of 17 yards. Hartline returns four punts for a total of 22 yards.

Height-Weight-Speed - 4
Prototypical height but needs to add some bulk to frame and top-end speed is below average.

Durability - 1
Durability doesn't appear to be a substantial concern at this point.

Character - 4
2008: Unconfirmed reports that missed a curfew leading up to Fiesta Bowl and had some issues with the Ohio State coaching staff.

WIDE RECEIVER SPECIFIC

Separation Skills - 4
Appears to read defenses well and generally locates a seam when sees zone coverage. Is naturally quick and shows good lateral agility but needs work getting in and out of breaks faster. Footwork is too choppy and isn't fluid changing directions.

Ball Skills - 3
Can catch the ball without breaking stride. Shows good body control in the air and opens hips well enough to adjust to passes thrown behind him. Does a good job of snatching the ball out of the air when it's thrown above his shoulders but let's some passes get to frame too much and prone to dropping passes should catch.

Vertical Speed - 3
Reaches top end speed quickly but he's quicker than fast and isn't going to run past NFL corners. Doesn't show a second gear when tracking the ball downfield.

Run After Catch - 4
Doesn't waste any motion getting upfield and reads blocks well. Takes too long to reach top-end speed and isn't fast enough to go the distance when gets a seam in the NFL.

Competitiveness and Toughness - 2
Takes sound angles to blocks, gets adequate hand placement and flashes ability to sustain blocks once locked on. Isn't afraid to go over the middle. Undersized and gets muscled out of too many routes.

1 = Exceptional
2 = Above average
3 = Average
4 = Below average
5 = Marginal

Strengths:
Is a fluid receiver with the balance, coordination and body control NFL teams like in a receiver. Runs sharp and precise routes, which helps him to get separation from the defender. Has good hands and does well reaching out to pluck the ball away from his body and can twist to adjust and make tough catches on off-target throws. Does a good job of finding open spot in zone coverage.

Weaknesses:
Does not play up to his timed speed, which will hinder his ability to get separation on deep routes against NFL defenders. Can't outrun defenders to score long touchdowns. Struggles to win jump-ball battles over the defender.

Bottom line:
Hartline, a junior, tests much quicker, faster and more explosive then he is on the field, which will tempt a team to think it can get him to play up to his timed speed. Hartline will likely be drafted late and has the potential to be a solid backup and special-teams contributor.

Positives:
Good height and an athletic frame. Good initial quickness off the snap. Better football player than overall athlete. Does a lot of the little things well. Reliable route-runner. Lacks elite burst out of his snaps, but runs them with precision. Good body lean and utilizes head fakes and varying speeds to help generate separation. Good hands. Tough. Will take a big hit and hang on to the ball. Good downfield blocker. Stalks defenders at the second level and can supply a big hit. Experienced special teams player.

Negatives:
Lacks the eye-popping athleticism to offer much upside. Doesn't have the straight-line speed to challenge over the top. Lacks burst out of his breaks. Generally reliable hands, but has some ugly drops when he's trying to make a move on the defender before securing the pass.

BIOGRAPHY:
Two-year starter who posted 21/479/4 as a junior after career numbers of 52/694/6 prior year as a sophomore.

POSITIVES:
Reliable possession receiver coming off a poor campaign. Natural pass catcher who displays excellent focus, eye/hand coordination and the ability to consistently make the difficult reception. Comes back into the clearing, extends his hand, and offers the quarterback a big target. Lays out for the difficult reception, exposes himself to the big hit, and takes a pounding but holds onto the throw.

NEGATIVES:
Possesses marginal playing speed and not beating defenders in a foot race. Average route runner with limited quickness.

ANALYSIS:
For the most part, Hartline has been a reliable pass catcher who sacrifices his body to come away with the reception. He comes off a poor junior campaign with minimal production, and he compounded the problem by entering the draft. Hartline is a late- round choice, but he has the abilities to be a productive in the NFL as a fourth or fifth receiver.

PROJECTION:
Fifth/Sixth Round

Brian Hartline, WR.
Jumped in the draft due to his NFL Combine. You can see why. Hartline had the fastest speed among receivers in the 60-yard shuttle at 10.92 seconds. The next fastest was Lydell Sergeant's 11.22. In the 3-cone drill, Hartline finished tied for second among receivers with a 6.65 -second run. In the 20-yard shuttle, he was fourth.

Wonderlic: 23
40 Yard Dash : 4.58 seconds
Vertical Jump : 34.5 inches
Broad Jump : 120.0 inches
3 Cone Drill : 6.65 seconds
20 Yard Shuttle : 4.12 seconds
60 Yard Shuttle : 10.92 seconds

BIOGRAPHY:
Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his freshman season. Led the team in receiving as a senior, posting 42/491/5 after 22 /252/3 as a junior.

POSITIVES:
Athletic, pass-catching tight end with a large degree of upside. Fluid releasing off the line, quick to top speed, and effectively reads defenses, and then finds the open spot on the field. Adjusts to the errant throw, extending his hands and making the reception in stride. Sells routes, fluid moving about the field, and shows enough speed to make plays into the secondary. Gets up in a crowd and comes down with the difficult reception, takes a pounding yet holds onto the throw. Bends his knees and blocks with a wide base.

NEGATIVES:
Displays marginal quickness to his game. Poor blocker who does not get the results he should on a small-school level.

ANALYSIS:
Nalbone is one of the true sleepers at the tight end position and a terrific developmental prospect who could eventually grow into a productive number two at his position.

PROJECTION:
Seventh Round/Free Agent

OVERALL FOOTBALL TRAITS

Production - 2
2004: Clemson red shirts Clemons.
2005-'07: Clemons starts 26 of the 38 games he appears in accumulating 213 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, three interceptions, 10 passes broken up and forced fumble.
2008: Clemons starts all 13 games accumulating 94 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two interceptions, seven passes broken up and one fumble recovery, which he returns 73 yards for a touchdown.

Height-Weight-Speed - 2
Adequate height, adequate bulk and excellent top-end speed.

Durability - 1
Durability is not a concern to our knowledge.

Character - 3
Received his degree in community recreation management in August of 2008.

DEFENSIVE SAFETY SPECIFIC TRAITS

Recognition Skills/Toughness - 2
Reads keys and locates the ball quickly. Adequate-to-good upper body strength and willing to step up in run support but doesn't play with enough of a mean streak.

Closing Burst - 1
Elite closing speed and can cover a lot of ground in a very short amount of time. Has the second gear to quickly recover when gets caught out of position. Can play and excel in a centerfielder-type role.

Fluidity - 3
Lacks ideal experience matching up in man coverage but appears to have the fluidity and burst to develop above-average man-to-man cover skills.

Ball Skills - 4
Relatively big hands but just not much of a playmaker. Can do a better job of tracking the ball when forced to turn and run and reading the quarterbacks' eyes when lined up deep.

Run Support - 3
Misses the occasional open-field tackle trying to deliver the big hit but doesn't shy away from contact and wraps up for the most part. Does an adequate job of extending arms and keeping blockers off frame but can get engulfed by tight ends/H-Backs and not an in-the-box safety in the NFL right now.

1 = Exceptional
2 = Above average
3 = Average
4 = Below average
5 = Marginal

Strengths:
Is an athletic safety with quick feet, which enable him to accelerate to full speed fast. Once he gets to full speed, has the playing speed to chase down plays in pursuit. Consistently flies up the field quickly and aggressively in run support, can avoid blockers and is willing to make violent hits. When he stays under control, keeps his knees bent and stays over his feet, has flashed the ability to drive up into the ballcarrier to make strong and sound tackles. Flashes the quickness to plant, drive and close fast on passes in front of him and down the seam, then gets there in time to deliver a hard blow right as the ball arrives to break up the pass. Has the speed and athleticism to cover tight ends well in tight man-to-man coverage.

Weaknesses:
Is a better athlete than football player and does not produce to his level of talent consistently. Is overly aggressive, which leads to him attacking plays in front of him and getting beaten by plays behind him. Will jump on play-action fakes, allowing the receiver to get behind him, and he cannot recover to get back into good coverage position. Also jumps on the QB's pump-fakes and cannot recover when the receiver zips by him. Has bad tackling technique despite flashing the ability to be a good tackler. Has a bad habit of stopping his feet and bending at the waist when he tries to tackle and ends up missing as many tackles as he makes. Won't be a good special teams player in the NFL unless he improves his tackling.

Bottom line:
Clemons was not highly productive in college, making big plays but then disappearing for long stretches. However, an excellent Combine has many coaches and GMs saying he has the physical tools to develop, which likely will get him drafted in the middle rounds after playing like he'd be an undrafted free agent in '08.

Overshadowed throughout his career by teammate Michael Hamlin, Clemons' consistency in coverage might actually make him the safer NFL prospect. A three-year starter for the Tigers who leaves with 323 career tackles, 20 passes broken up and five interceptions, Clemons' production warrants a closer look. If he can prove his speed in workouts, Clemons' could surprise as a second-day defender capable of contributing immediately.

Positives:
Lanky build with room for additional growth. ... Has at least adequate pure game speed to be the last line of defense. ... Takes good angles in pursuit. ... Reads the quarterback and gets a jump on the ball. ... Flashes a late burst to close. ... Good open-field tackler. ... Has the lateral quickness and balance to break down in space and wraps up. ... Agile enough to slip blocks and make tackles near the line of scrimmage. ... Durable. ... Has never missed a game due to injury at Clemson.

Negatives:
Lacks the bulk many teams prefer at safety. ... A reliable open-field tackler, but lacks the explosiveness to be an enforcer in the middle. ... Isn't a natural playmaker. ... Loses sight of the ball and doesn't have natural hands for the interception. ... Surrounded by legitimate NFL talent and has been allowed to freelance as a centerfielder.

BIOGRAPHY:
Three-year starter who totaled 82/2/8 as a senior after 78/2/2 the prior year.

POSITIVES:
Forceful, run-defending safety best between the numbers. Aggressive up the field, shows a burst of closing speed, and is physical. Willingly comes up the field to defend the run or screen passes. Displays solid ball skills in the middle of the field when facing the action.

NEGATIVES:
Does not consistently play within himself, takes improper angles to the action, and misses tackles. Late reacting in coverage and indecisive.

ANALYSIS:
Clemons is a hard-hitting safety with good size. He struggles moving sideline-to-sideline, yet he would be effective as a backup in a zone system or as a traditional strong safety.

PROJECTION:
Sixth Round

OVERALL FOOTBALL TRAITS

Production - 2
Georgia Tech red-shirted Gardner in 2004. He started every game in 2005 and every game in 2006 at left tackle. Gardner started all 13 games of the 2007 season at left tackle. He started the first nine games of the 2008 season before sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury.

Height-Weight-Speed - 2
Prototypical height, adequate bulk and adequate top-end speed.

Durability - 4
Tore labrum in shoulder during the ninth game of the 2008 season, underwent surgery to correct the problem and missed the remainder of the year. Shoulder not strong enough for him to work out at the Combine.

Character - 2
Majoring in management and there are no off-the-field incidents to our knowledge.

OFFENSIVE TACKLE SPECIFIC TRAITS

Strength/Toughness - 3
Relentless but has shown just adequate upper body strength and lower body strength appears marginal on film.

Agility - 3
Shows adequate lateral mobility both a run blocker and a pass blocker.

Awareness - 2
Uses inside arm to help offensive guards when initially left uncovered, keeps head up and stays in position to pick up delayed blitzes coming off the edge. Moves to the right when Georgia Tech overloads to that side and rarely makes mistakes.

Pass Protection - 4
Extends arms once in position and can ride edge rushers past the pocket. Footwork is a bit inconsistent and occasionally overreacts to the defender's initial move but usually slides feet well enough to recover and can handle double moves. Doesn't bend knee enough in pass protection and is going to have problems holding ground against bull rushers at the NFL level.

Run Blocking - 3
Keeps elbows tight to frame and generally gets excellent hand placement but doesn't deliver a violent initial punch. Plays with a wide base and stays balanced but doesn't get under defenders' pads enough and doesn't always drive legs once locked on.

1 = Exceptional
2 = Above average
3 = Average
4 = Below average
5 = Marginal

Strengths:
Shows good lateral quickness. Fires off the snap and gets his hands on defenders quickly. Uses intelligence and good angles to get position on defenders. Rolls his hips well on contact. Gets into his pass set quickly. Is effective on seal blocks.

Weaknesses:
Lacks speed and quick-twitch ability. Plays too high, and gets beaten by double moves. Does not use his hands well to punch defenders, and falls off blocks. Lacks foot quickness to maintain blocks. On run blocks, rarely uses his arms to lock out defenders. Struggles to adjust to quick defenders in the open field.

Bottom line:
Although Gardner did well as Georgia Tech's starting left tackle, he lacks the speed and quickness to play that position in the NFL. He gets by largely on his intelligence and must improve his technique to have a chance of making it as a backup guard/tackle.

Overview
Gardner earned his second consecutive first-team All-ACC recognition in 2008 despite missing the final four games following surgery on a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He had played through the injury most of the fall, which was no surprise given his streak of 48 consecutive starts up to that point. Although not particularly special in any one area, Gardner's sturdiness and dependability up front is not overlooked by NFL teams. Had an arm span of 34 1/2 inches and a hand span of 10 inches at the combine.

ANALYSIS

Strengths: Good height with adequate build on the edge. Plays strong, attacking his opponent through the whistle in pass protection by punching and continually extending his arms to keep his man outside the pocket. Keeps his feet moving, which keeps him locked on his man. Will go through the whistle on his man when necessary. Good movement to the linebackers, giving good effort to get his hands on quicker defenders in space. Effectively uses angles to direct speedy defenders around the play. Gets low on cut blocks, which he did quite often in Tech's option attack as a senior. Steady player, hard worker.

Weaknesses: Not the elite athlete most teams want at left tackle. NFL speed rushers may give him problems due to his average lateral movement and tendency to overextend or miss his punch. Inconsistent initial quickness off the ball. Needs to prove strong enough to play inside or on the other side of the line. Does not recover quickly or retain his balance after the initial hit while cut blocking, and sometimes whiffs on the cut itself. Struggles to sustain in space because he overextends and lacks recovery speed.

BIOGRAPHY:
Four-year starter at left tackle awarded all-Conference honors every season since his freshman campaign. Started 48 consecutive games for Georgia Tech before being sidelined in early November with a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

POSITIVES:
Efficient and intelligent blocker with a good feel for his position. Quickly sets in pass protection, displays outstanding blocking vision and overall awareness. Stays square, keeps the defender in front of him, and makes good use of body positioning to seal opponents from the action. Strong, anchors at the point, and works hard until the whistle blows. Makes great use of angles and gets the most from his ability.

NEGATIVES:
Lacks top footwork and lateral blocking range. Does not get much movement as a run blocker. Marginal skills in motion.

ANALYSIS:
Gardner is an average athlete but a terrific football player. He lacks great upside, yet at the same time, he has a polished game. Gardner could handle the left tackle position in an offense that primarily runs the football, or he could be used on the strong side if he adds bulk to his frame and improves his playing strength.

PROJECTION:
Fifth/Sixth Round

Overview
Two-year letterman at Weber State ... Transferred from Snow Junior College in Ephraim, Utah in 2007 ... Played in 12 games with six starts as a senior in 2008 ... Recorded 76 tackles (27 solo), four tackles for loss, an interception and a forced fumble ... Recorded eight tackles and a fumble recovery against Portland State ... Had a season-high 14 tackles and an interception against Northern Arizona ... Started 11 games as a junior in 2007 ... Recorded 73 tackles (30 solo), two sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss a fumble recovery and an interception ... Earned All-Big Sky Conference second team honors ... Had four double figure tackle games with a single-game best of 11 against Northern Arizona ... Posted quarterback sacks vs. Montana State and at Northern Colorado ... Recorded 69.5 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and three quarterback sacks at Snow in 2006 ... Named first-team All-Western State's Football League and second-team NJCAA All-America ... Honored as first-team NJCAA Academic All-America team ... Helped Badgers to an 11-1 record and second ranking in the NJCAA ... Did not play football from 2004-05 on a two-year LDS Church mission to Santa Cruz, Bolivia ... Majored in zoology.

High School/Personal
Married to Micah ... Wife was 2007 Weber State's volleyball MVP ... Played quarterback and linebacker at Salmon (Idaho) High Schol, where he earned second-team all-state honors as a senior ... Was a national qualifier in team roping on the high school rodeo team as well ... Full name is John David Folsom, born August 19, 1984.

Jared Bronson
TE
C Washington
6'4", 253 lbs, 4.76

Bronson gives the Dolphins another rookie tight end, joining fifth-round pick John Nalbone, and five overall. The Dolphins are expected to return veterans Anthony Fasano, David Martin and Joey Haynos.

But Bronson (6-4 1/2, 255) ran the 40 in the 4.7-range and was a good blocker in college, in addition to totaling 502 yards and six touchdowns last season despite missing six games with a shoulder injury.

Bronson comes from good stock. His father, Gordon, played tight end for the University of Washington in the 1970s.

"He's one of those under-the-radar type guys who could come in and impress," agent Michael Hoffman said. "He has that kind of talent.

"He has all the tools, but coming from one of the small schools one thing he needs is coaching." PBP

Mark Lewis
OG
Oregon
6'4", 308 lbs

Lewis started all 25 games the past two seasons at the University of Oregon. He was known for his strength and power, including a 580-pound squat lift. PBP

Ryan Baker
DE
Purdue
6'4", 295 lbs

Baker, at 6-4 1/2 and 295 pounds with the ability to stop the run, seems well-suited to play end in the Dolphins' 3-4 scheme. He bench-pressed 225 pounds 34 times at the scouting combine.

Agent Brett Tessler said his client had offers from a number of teams playing the 3-4 or 4-3 alignment.

"There's not anyone better to learn from than these guys," Tessler said of the Dolphins' coaching staff. "He's a perfect fit." PBP

Orion Martin
LB
Virginia Tech
6'2", 262 lbs

Martin, a former walk-on at Virginia Tech, had 7.5 sacks last season as a defensive end. But at his size (6-2 1/2, 262 pounds) his best shot in the NFL might be as a rushing linebacker in the 3-4 scheme, agent Drew Smith said.

Martin didn't stand out at the scouting combine with a time 4.81 seconds in the 40-yard dash, but he ran the second-fastest 10-yard dash, underscoring his explosiveness.

"He has the mentality that goes into being an undrafted rookie," Smith said of his client, who had offers from three other teams. "He's one of those guys who'll get over not being drafted and just go to work." PBP

86 Catches
1,271 Yards
9 Tds

Williams ran 4.28 40 at his pro day. A running back and high jumper in high school, Williams has been brought in primarily as a return man, but could fit into certain packages on offense. PBP.

Anthony Kimble
RB
Stanford
6'1", 217 lbs

OVERALL FOOTBALL TRAITS

Production - 1
2004: Stanford red shirts Kimble who lines up at receiver that year. 2005: Kimble moves from wide receiver to running back during spring practices. He starts the first six games of the season before an injury (see durability) forces him to miss next two contests. He plays a backup role for the final three games of the season. Kimble rushes for a total of 244 yards and two touchdowns on 66 carries. He also catches 14 passes for a total of 145 yards and two touchdowns. 2006: Kimble starts all 11 games rushing for a total of 470 yards and two touchdowns on 114 carries. He catches 19 passes for a total of 156 yards and returns eight kickoffs for a total of 108 yards. (13.5-yard avg.)
2007: Kimble starts seven games rushing for a total of 509 yards and eight touchdowns on 115 carries. He catches 12 passes for a total of 64 yards and returns 18 kickoffs for a total of 385 yards. (21.4-yard avg.)
2008: Kimble appears in all 12 games and rushes for a total of 717 yards and six touchdowns on 120 carries. He catches 15 passes for a total of 120 yards and one touchdown and returns eight kickoffs for a total of187 yards. (23.4-yard avg.)

Height-Weight-Speed - 3
Above-average height and bulk but top-end speed is marginal.

Durability - 4
2007: Separates shoulder during TCU game and misses five games with the injury. 2006: Misses one game with an undisclosed injury. 2005: Misses two games with undisclosed injuries.

Character - 2
Leader on and off the field. Self-starter that motivates himself.

RUNNING BACK SPECIFIC TRAITS

Competitiveness - 3
Runs downhill and will lower shoulder to finish runs. Flashes effective stiff-arm and ability to keep would-be tacklers at bay. However, lacks proper lower body strength for the position and struggles to push the pile in short-yardage situations.

Vision - 3
Patient runner that sets up blockers extremely well. Does a nice job of locating hole, making one cut and getting vertical. Recognizes and exploits cutback lanes quickly.

Explosiveness - 3
Play faster than clocked timed indicates. Has the burst to get to the perimeter and turn the corner. However lacks the second gear to run away NFL defensive backs when reaching the open field.

Balance/Change-of-Directions - 4
Runs with good overall balance and can bounce off arm tackles but stiff in the hips and lacks elusiveness to make defenders miss.

Passing Game - 4
Although will fight the ball and drop passes should catch on occasion, can snatch the ball of the air and flashes above-average ball skills for position. Gets to the flat quickly but rounds breaks in routes and struggles to separate from man coverage. Good technique in pass protection but needs to be much more aggressive.

1 = Exceptional
2 = Above average
3 = Average
4 = Below average
5 = Marginal

Brennan Marion
WR
Tulsa
5'11", 187 lbs, 4.50

Overview
Elite production numbers due to the Tulsa system.

Strengths
Adequate size and speed. Will block. Shows sure handedness. Tough. Gets to his spot and camps there.

Weaknesses
Not real big or fast. Numbers are somewhat inflated by the system, although he did have to share the wealth with 8 other pass catchers. No outstanding characteristics or outstanding flaws.

Projection
6-7th rounder