Published on: 10th August, 2010
Offensive tackles always are a hot commodity on draft day, but the 2011 class features more high-end centers and guards than in the past. As in, there should be as many interior linemen selected in the first two rounds as offensive tackles next April. College football fans will be surprised by ...Published on: 28th July, 2010
The top four receivers selected in the 2011 draft could be underclassmen, which would sustain a trend from last April's draft, when the first five wideouts chosen were underclassmen. Look for a hot debate over whether A.J. Green and Julio Jones—both top-level prospects—will be the first wideout drafted. After breaking down ...Published on: 21st July, 2010
With the college football season approaching, it's time to begin evaluating the talent pool for the 2011 draft. Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts will take assess each position in the coming weeks. Next up: fullbacks. 1. Stanley Havili, 6-0/229, Southern Cal He would have ...Published on: 21st July, 2010
With the college football season approaching, it's time to begin evaluating the talent pool for the 2011 draft. Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts will take assess each position in the coming weeks. Next up: running backs. Lande's take: The list of ...Published on: 21st July, 2010
With the college football season approaching, it's time to begin evaluating the talent pool for the 2011 draft. Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts will take assess each position in the coming weeks. First up: quarterbacks. Lande's take: There is more debate about ...Published on: 16th July, 2010
In Thursday's supplemental draft, Chicago and Dallas gave up seventh-round picks in 2011 to add depth to their rosters. The Bears, selecting 12th in Round 7, chose BYU running back/fullback Harvey Unga. The Cowboys, selecting 30th, took Illinois nose tackle Josh Price-Brent. Northwestern (La.) State running back Quentin Castille and ...Published on: 15th July, 2010
A scout's breakdown of Quentin Castille, a Northwestern State (La.) who is eligible for the 2010 supplemental draft: Strengths: Is a tough, very competitive runner; fights for extra yards. Keeps legs churning; runs thru arm/grab tackles. Usually runs upright initially, but gets shoulders down to deliver blow when close to defenders. ...Published on: 15th July, 2010
A scout's breakdown of Harvey Unga, a former BYU running back who is eligible for the 2010 supplemental draft: Strengths: Is big, well built with the playing strength, balance and competitiveness to keep feet versus hard hits and gain yards after contact. Has excellent vision and instincts. Consistently finds holes, space ...Published on: 15th July, 2010
A scout's breakdown of Emokpae Vanness, a former wide receiver from Truman State in Missouri who is eligible for the 2010 supplemental draft: Strengths: Has Good size with a thick build. Has quick feet, strong, physical run after catch ability. Can be a strong perimeter blocker. Weaknesses: Has marginal playing speed, separation ...Published on: 15th July, 2010
A scout's breakdown of Josh Price-Brent, a former Illinois defensive tackle who is eligible for the 2010 supplemental draft: Athletic ability: Has a wide, thick frame with good arm length. Is a good overall athlete with good initial quickness and explosion from his stance. Has good agility on the move, but ...