BSMW Draft Week Coverage
Sunday, April 22nd - Second Day Offensive Prospects
Monday, April 23rd - Second Day Defensive Prospects
Tuesday, April 24th - Ultimate Draft Profiles Database
Wednesday, April 25th - Final Rumor Inventory
Thursday, April 26th - Final Mock Board
Friday April 27th - Roundtable
Saturday April 28th & Sunday April 29th - Draft Blog

BSMW Game Day Ultimate Draft Profiles Database

By Bruce Allen
(Profiles by Scott Benson)

As part of our largest ever effort at draft coverage, we at BSMW Game Day bring you this compilation of all the draft thumbnails posted here over the last few months.

We think this will be a great resource both in the days this week leading up to draft, as well as when the actual selections are made. When each draft choice is announced, come back here to look for their profile.

Each of the thumbnails contain some general information about the player, as well as how they project to fit in with the Patriots. You will also find links (where applicable) to each player’s profile on the following NFL draft sites:

• NFL Draft Scout
• John Murphy of Yahoo Sports
• www.nfldraftcountdown.com
• condraft.com (free registration required)
• www.draftstock.com

As well as a link to the subscriber-only ESPN Scouts page. Most of the profiles also have a photo of the player in action.

So here they are, broken down by offense, defense and positional group.

Defensive Players

Defensive Backs

Daymeion Hughes, CB, California
Leon Hall, CB, Michigan
Aaron Ross, CB, Texas
Ryan Smith, CB, Florida
Eric Wright, CB, UNLV
Josh Wilson, CB, Maryland
Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas
Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State
Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh
David Irons, CB, Auburn
Tanard Jackson, CB, Syracuse

Reggie Nelson, FS, Florida
Michael Griffin, FS/SS, Texas
Brandon Meriweather, FS, Miami
Aaron Rouse, SS, Virginia Tech

Linebackers

Patrick Willis, ILB, Mississippi
Jon Beason, OLB/ILB, Miami
Lawrence Timmons, OLB, Florida State
Paul Posluszny, OLB, Penn State
Rufus Alexander, OLB, Oklahoma
Justin Durant, ILB, Hampton
Tim Shaw, OLB, Penn State
Brandon Siler, ILB, Florida
David Harris, ILB, Michigan
Stewart Bradley, OLB, Nebraska

Defensive Line

Anthony Spencer, DE-LB, Purdue
Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida
LaMarr Woodley, DE, Michigan
Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska
Ikaika Alama-Francis, DE, Hawaii
Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia
Quentin Moses, DE, Georgia
Amobi Okoye, DT, Lousiville
Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee
DeMarcus Tyler, DT, NC State
Marcus Thomas, DT, Florida
Tim Crowder, DE, Texas

Offensive Players

Receivers

Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU
Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina
Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio State
Steve Smith, WR, USC
Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Ohio State
Robert Meacham, WR, Tennessee
Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC
Aundrae Allison, WR, East Carolina
Chris Davis, WR, Florida State

Greg Olsen, TE, Miami

Running Backs

Michael Bush, RB, Louisville
Antonio Pittman, RB, Ohio State
Kenny Irons, RB, Auburn
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Cal
Brian Leonard, RB, Rutgers
Chris Henry, RB, Arizona

Offensive Linemen

Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan
Arron Sears, G/T, Tennessee
Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas
Justin Blaylock, G, Texas
Ben Grubbs, G, Auburn

BSMW Draft Week Coverage
Sunday, April 22nd - Second Day Offensive Prospects
Monday, April 23rd - Second Day Defensive Prospects
Tuesday, April 24th - Ultimate Draft Profiles Database
Wednesday, April 25th - Final Rumor Inventory
Thursday, April 26th - Final Mock Board
Friday April 27th - Roundtable
Saturday April 28th & Sunday April 29th - Draft Blog

As draft week begins, let’s take a look at a few more noteable defensive prospects.

Jay Moore, DE, Nebraska - The Pats eyed Moore at the Nebraska pro day, and had a private session with him later. The mocks see him in the 40-70 range, so its very possible he’s gone by the start of day two. Sounds like a high effort guy with some pass rush ability, but doesn’t have top tier speed. There’s talk of a switch to 3-4 OLB. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Buster Davis, ILB, Florida State - An experienced, wildly productive football player who can do it all. Fast, instinctive, tough. Alas, Buster has a fatal flaw - he’s about as tall as Muggsy Bogues. I’ll go on record as saying who cares. One mock has Davis rising to the third round, but 90% say he’ll be on the board when the second day begins. I cannot see the wisdom in passing this guy up because of how tall he is. You gotta believe this would be a great second day ‘get’. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Tarell Brown, CB, Texas - He has all the physical tools and mental toughness to be a starting corner in the NFL, and can be an immediate contributor, say the profiles. Might be a steal as his draft stock fell while he played through a foot injury. Problem is, you have to wonder if he’s durable, and he’s had some off-field stuff (bit of a smoker, it turns out) that will send up the character flares. The Pats apparently did not contact him. A couple of mocks say he’ll come off the board at the end of the third round. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Jon Abbate, ILB, Wake Forest - A full-tilt overacheiver and solid, disciplined football player that was the center of his team’s defense. Isn’t considered all that athletic or agile. Not a coverage linebacker. Did not register on the mock board, though some think he could be a third rounder. Dead ringer for Mike Vrabel, by the way. Wasn’t enough to lead to any reported contact between the Pats and Abbate. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Earl Everett, OLB, Florida - Bill Belichick hooked up with Everett on his annual sojurn to Gainesville (you think by now Belichick would be a Tom Petty fan) this spring. The profiles say Everett is probably a better athlete than a football player at this point. Top shelf speed and range. Would have to develop awareness, which he has allegedly been slow to do. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Josh Gattis, FS, Wake Forest - The mocks have Gattis coming off the board near the end of day one, where the Pats happen to have a pick. Three year starter, good size, speed, instincts and awareness. The profiles say, however, that he doesn’t tackle well or play as tough as they would like. But he has steadily improved throughout his career, meaning we can end this on an up note. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Eric Weddle, SS, Utah - The safety-deficient Pats have had contact with Weddle this spring. Said to be a tough, energetic, versatile player on defense and special teams. Doesn’t appear have the kind of size, speed or athleticism that would set him apart. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Usuma Young, CB, Kent State - Late riser who the Pats visited twice, both at his pro day and and a later workout. Profiles rave about his intangibles, and he is said to have the pro level size, skills and versatility to play in the NFL and contribute, perhaps on special teams. May end up at safety. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown

Desmond Bishop, ILB, California - The profiles say Bishop has the size and strength to be a situational run stopper. Always around the ball. But he’s slow and limited athletically. The Pats saw Bishop at the Combine, his pro day, and at a private workout. Considered a seventh rounder. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Victor Albiamiri, DE, Notre Dame - When the profiles use the ‘Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane’ line on a guy, I close the browser and move on. The Pats did have some contact with Albiamiri at the Combine. Prototype build and a pretty good pass rusher, they say. Likely to be a first day pick according to the mocks. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

BSMW Draft Week Coverage
Sunday, April 22nd - Second Day Offensive Prospects
Monday, April 23rd - Second Day Defensive Prospects
Tuesday, April 24th - Ultimate Draft Profiles Database
Wednesday, April 25th - Final Rumor Inventory
Thursday, April 26th - Final Mock Board
Friday April 27th - Roundtable
Saturday April 28th & Sunday April 29th - Draft Blog

Well, since the end of February, we’ve touched on about sixty first day prospects in a ridiculously futile quest to anticipate what the Patriots may do with Picks 24, 28 and 91 (or perhaps something in between) in this year’s NFL draft. And for what, we don’t know. But still, we can’t help feeling like we’ve forgotten something important, like we left the oven on or something. Plus, the Pats have eight second day picks in this draft (we’ll see if they keep them all), and those may end up having the most value of all. So let’s throw the net out one more time and see what comes back.

Craig Davis, WR, LSU - It’s unlikely that Davis lasts until day two, as he’s universally considered one of the top ten receivers in the draft. The Pats apparently have not contacted him this spring, but he’s a receiver with upside due to size and speed. He’s not as polished as the profiles would like, but they say he’s a solid character guy who will work to improve. He will likely come off the board somewhere in the second round. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Lorenzo Booker, RB, Florida State - The profiles say Booker has a real chance as an impact third down back and return specialist. Speed and elusiveness give him big-play ability. Only concern seems to be size leading to potential durability problems. Sounds like a Faulk-type with a little more pop, maybe? A 3rd rounder, according to the mocks. The Pats worked him out in March. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Ben Patrick, TE, Delaware - The Pats invited Patrick to Foxboro as one of their pre-draft visitors. The profiles think he has the skills and athleticism to develop into a NFL starter. Great size, versatile, could be TE, H-back or FB. Has really come on as a blocker, but the concern is lack of burst and whether he may have bulked up too much. Hard worker who picks things up quickly. He’s a solid first day player that could come off the board as early as the second round. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Jacoby Jones, WR, Lane - The Pats looked at Jones at his pro day and at a private workout. Small school guy with great size and speed. A superior athlete dominating D2, but he’s a raw football player. He’s got the ability, the profiles say, but its going to take him time to develop. Hot prospect that could even get into the second round. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Daniel Sepulveda, P, Baylor - The Pats worked the two-time Ray Guy Award winner out in March. Lefty with a big leg and some touch, the best punter availablke. With just a comebacking Josh Miller and a handful of unknowns on their roster, I’d like to see the Pats try to replicate last year’s success (Stephen Gostkowski) with one of those eight second-day picks. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Isaiah Stanback, QB, Washington - The Pats have contacted other quarterbacks like Kevin Kolb and Jordan Palmer, but they invited Stanback to Foxboro. The profiles describe a terrific athlete that may hook on as a generalist, like Brad Smith did for the Jets. As a quarterback, sounds like a mobile type that can wing it. Doesn’t have great dunamentals and can be wild. But the profiles think his athleticism could make him a multi-purpose threat, returning kicks and lining up as a receiver. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Joe Newton, TE, Oregon State - The Pats hooked up with Newton at the Combine, then followed up with pro day and a visit to Foxboro. Great size, very tall. The profiles seem to see him as a receiving tight end with good feel for getting open and catching the ball. A passable blocker but not as physical as size suggests. Sounds like a mid-second day prospect. NFL Draft Scout, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN Insider Scouts, Inc.

Rob Turner, G, New Mexico - Not particularly gifted but a tough guy battler. Plays above his abilities. The profiles worry this will be much harder for him to do at the next level. Great makeup and passion, though, and durability - he started 49 straight games. Sixth or seventh round pick, by the looks of it. The Pats had him to Foxboro this month. NFL Draft Countdown

Year: Senior Height: 5′10 Weight: 181 40 Time: 4.50 Stats: NCAA

BSMW GAME DAY BOARD (as of 4/15/07) - Rank: 118th MDP: 95.0 (1 mocks) MFDP: N/A

BSMW SUMMARY (as of 4/15/07)

Being the subject of the last full profile of our draft coverage makes Chris Davis of Florida State BSMW’s Mr. Irrelevant for 2006. He’s been pretty relevant to the Pats through; they met with him at the Senior Bowl, attended his pro day, worked him out privately, and invited him to Foxboro. What do they find so interesting? The profiles (few of which are available on-line) describe a small but effective receiver that has produced consistently. Quick, smooth route runner that gets open. Athletic and known for the spectacular catch. He is said to be a smart guy with a great feel for the game. Has returned punts. Problem is his slight build, which profilers think will get him pushed around. Though he has quickness and adequate speed, he’s not a deep threat. Sounds like a Patriots wide receiver (pre Frenzy 07) to me. The mocks barely register a blip on Davis, and the general feeling seems to be that he’ll be a second day player, where the Pats happen to have eight picks.

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Year: Senior Height: 6′3 Weight: 272 40 Time: 4.69 Stats: NCAA

BSMW GAME DAY BOARD (as of 4/15/07) - Rank: 43rd MDP: 41.0 (4 mocks) Range: 35-56 MFDP: N/A

BSMW SUMMARY (as of 4/15/07)

Crowder is described as a bull-rushing left end, a player that relies on lower body strength to collapse the pocket and anchor vs. the run. The profiles say he’s always around the ball. Seems to have a knack for putting his hands on it - he’s known for both knocking down passes and causing fumbles. Plays with good technique, discipline and shows some quickness. Crowder is said to be a smart kid and a hard worker off the field, and he’s nothing if not consistent - he started his last 47 games at Texas. Has good size and can get bigger. A starter as a pure freshman, and generally productive throughout his career. Had 10.5 sacks in 06. Like most everybody, he doesn’t have enough speed to suit the profilers. They’re concerned about his ability to burst in off the edge, and they also fret about his average athleticism. Has one pass rush move, apparently - run over/through them. There were concerns about his awareness in certain areas (like anticipating snap counts and the like), and a lot of complaints about spotty play against better competition. Still, in the end, the book on Crowder is a generally favorable one - everyone agrees he’s a solid player that is very likely to start and contribute in the NFL. The Patriots made Crowder one of their invites to Foxboro for a pre-draft visit. The mocks say he falls somewhere in that 35-65 slot that features so many players that seem to fit with the Pats. Whether the Patriots will stay put with picks 24 and 28, or trade back with one or both, remains the biggest question of the draft.

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Year: Senior Height: 6′0 Weight: 200 40 Time: 4.52 Stats: NCAA

BSMW GAME DAY BOARD (as of 4/15/07) - Rank: 50th MDP: 48.0 (6 mocks) Range: 28-58 MFDP: N/A

BSMW SUMMARY (as of 4/15/07)

The mocks see Jackson, a three year starter at Syracuse, as a solid second round pick in what is described as an average cornerback class. The profiles say he’s a smooth athlete with a tough, physical style. Can hammer the receivers at the line and turn and run with them in coverage. A real factor is run support and a sure tackler. Disciplined, in control type, good diagnostician. Top effort guy, outgoing leader. But unfortunately, we can’t leave it there. The fact seems to be that Jackson doesn’t possess the kind of elite speed of the top corners. The thought is that he may be better suited at safety, where he can better exploit his physical style and cover his lack of raw speed. Even more, he’s said to have led a fairly anonymous football life at Syracuse. Simply put, he doesn’t seem to make many big plays. In a 40 game career, he had five picks. But the profiles like his basic tools and makeup and think he’ll be an early contributor in the right system (a defense that leans to the zone). The Pats reportedly hit the Syracuse pro day to look at Jackson.

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Year: Senior Height: 5′10 Weight: 189 40 Time: 4.46 Stats: NCAA

BSMW GAME DAY BOARD (as of 4/15/07) - Rank: 74th MDP: 59.0 (1 mock)

BSMW SUMMARY (as of 4/15/07)

The Patriots worked out David and his brother Kenny, a running back, on the Auburn campus in March. The Irons come from a long-line of college and pro players - uncle Grant plays for the Raiders, where Grant’s dad Gerald once played linebacker. The profiles say David is a tough, aggressive corner with the speed, quickness and athleticism to run with receivers and compete for the ball. But the profilers say his lack of size hurts him, particularly in tight coverage and run support. Worse, he is said to lack instinct and awareness in diagnosing plays. Suffered serious knee injury in high school and had follow up surgery a couple of years later. His rehab forced him to the juco route, and he played only two seasons for the Tigers. But he started every game he played, and showed signs in 06 of full recovery from his knee woes. Even though one mock has him ascending to the second round, most see him going in the third round or later. Hopefully, the Pats would have addressed their secondary before then, but if they continue to add depth, Irons seemingly has the toughness and athleticism to be a consideration.

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