CHIEFS' DRAFT: ME VS. THE KC STAR ROUND IV & PRO DAY ROUNDUP
We're moving into round four of the "Me versus The Kansas City Star draft showdown." So far Adam Teicher of The Star has predicted the Chiefs would draft:
1. Stefan Wisniewski-center-Penn State
2. Leonard Hankerson-wide receiver-Miami
3. Sam Acho-linebacker-Texas
4. Marcus Gilbert-offensive tackle-Florida(today's selection)
I have chosen:
1. Phil Taylor-nose tackle-Baylor
2. Rodney Hudson-center/guard-Florida State
3. James Brewer-offensive tackle-Indiana
Once again, I can't agree with Adam Teicher. I sincerely doubt Marcus Gilbert will last beyond the 75th pick of the draft. I like Gilbert, he's played both sides, but is much better as a right tackle. He's a high character kid, as Teicher pointed out, his father is a secret service agent on the presidential detail. I chose Indiana tackle James Brewer with my third round pick. He's more NFL-ready right now, he's a natural knee-bender, something that is a must for tall O-tackles. Brewer, like Gilbert, is very smart & high-character prospect. I simply preferred Brewer because I thought his footwork was more advanced & he's way ahead with his knee bending. Either would be a solid draft pick & I expect both to go anywhere from the 60th to the 90th picks. My preferences for a 4th round pick would be;
4A. WR-Dwayne Harris-East Carolina
One of the most dangerous after-the-catch receivers in this draft, this former Pirate quarterback is an impact player with the ball in his hands. Built like a running back at 5' 10" & 205. Elusive or he can run over DB's that gets in his way. Reliable hands & the ability to get separation. Willing blocker. Played a lot of Wildcat QB & returned kicks as well. Caught 184 passes the last two seasons for 2,101-yards & 17 touchdown receptions. Harris added 5 TD's on the ground plus 3 more running back kickoffs. He has a burst but is not that fast, good leaper & a very high character guy.
Dwayne Harris-WR-E. Carolina
4B. WR-Vincent Brown-San Diego State
Elite route runner who gains the needed separation the old fashioned way, he uses average speed precisely to get open. Superb hands, plays faster than he is because he doesn't gear down into his breaks. Good blocker, very tough on jump balls & understands how to find holes in zone defenses. Brown caught 69 passes last season for a whopping 1,352-yards & 10 scores. Very confident, polished, could very well start as a rookie.
WR-Vincent Brown-San Diego St.
4C. ILB-Nate Irving-North Carolina State
Survived a horrific car crash in 2009, suffering a fractured leg, shoulder separation, broken ribs & collapsed lung. Underwent 4 operations but fought his way back in just over a year. Irving loves the game, it's very important to him, he's a leader on & off the field. Shows great instincts, had 24.5 tackles for loss in 2010, 3rd nationally among linebackers. He added 7 sacks & 9 QB hurries. Did 27 reps in the bench press, leaped 32 1/2" & ran a 4.76 forty. Very tough, as shown by his rehab, smart & would have been a high 2nd rounder before the wreck.
ILB-Nate Irving-N. Carolina State
4D. ILB-Casey Mathews-Oregon
Younger brother of Packers defensive MVP Clay Mathews. He doesn't have elite speed, not particularly big(6' 1" 231) & somewhat underpowered. He is super instinctive, has a very high football I.Q. & like his brother, he plays better than he looks. I believe his upside is much less than Irving.
ILB-Casey Mathews-Oregon
As the campus pro days wind down, a couple of highly rated prospects finally got to show their skills for the scouts & coaches. Notre Dame tight end, Kyle Rudolph, finally got to run after suffering a torn hamstring last October that required surgery. The 6' 6" 260-pound Rudolph ran a 4.76 forty. Just about where he was projected. He ran good routes & easily caught everything thrown his way. Essentially a wall-off blocker, doesn't pancake anybody, but gives a decent effort. He catches everything with his hands away from his body & is an excellent redzone target. The best TE prospect in this draft.
Kansas State running back Daniel Thomas, also delayed with leg issues, ran for the pro scouts today, a 4.50 & 4.55 showed a tenth second improvement from the previous K-State pro day last month. I figure Thomas will go in round three.
Kansas State RB Daniel Thomas
Clemson defensive end Da'Quan Bowers, at one time the highest rated player in this draft, continues to fall down draft boards. His surgically repaired right knee just hasn't responded as quickly as was predicted & it's costing him millions. He has definitely fallen from the top-10 picks. How much further he plummets is yet to be seen because now there are rumors he will require microfracture surgery. This procedure is no sure thing, it could essentially end his pro aspirations. But is this rumor true? Anyone interested in Bowers will certainly have an extensive medical exam before even considering the Clemson pass rusher.
1. Stefan Wisniewski-center-Penn State
2. Leonard Hankerson-wide receiver-Miami
3. Sam Acho-linebacker-Texas
4. Marcus Gilbert-offensive tackle-Florida(today's selection)
I have chosen:
1. Phil Taylor-nose tackle-Baylor
2. Rodney Hudson-center/guard-Florida State
3. James Brewer-offensive tackle-Indiana
Once again, I can't agree with Adam Teicher. I sincerely doubt Marcus Gilbert will last beyond the 75th pick of the draft. I like Gilbert, he's played both sides, but is much better as a right tackle. He's a high character kid, as Teicher pointed out, his father is a secret service agent on the presidential detail. I chose Indiana tackle James Brewer with my third round pick. He's more NFL-ready right now, he's a natural knee-bender, something that is a must for tall O-tackles. Brewer, like Gilbert, is very smart & high-character prospect. I simply preferred Brewer because I thought his footwork was more advanced & he's way ahead with his knee bending. Either would be a solid draft pick & I expect both to go anywhere from the 60th to the 90th picks. My preferences for a 4th round pick would be;
4A. WR-Dwayne Harris-East Carolina
One of the most dangerous after-the-catch receivers in this draft, this former Pirate quarterback is an impact player with the ball in his hands. Built like a running back at 5' 10" & 205. Elusive or he can run over DB's that gets in his way. Reliable hands & the ability to get separation. Willing blocker. Played a lot of Wildcat QB & returned kicks as well. Caught 184 passes the last two seasons for 2,101-yards & 17 touchdown receptions. Harris added 5 TD's on the ground plus 3 more running back kickoffs. He has a burst but is not that fast, good leaper & a very high character guy.
Dwayne Harris-WR-E. Carolina
4B. WR-Vincent Brown-San Diego State
Elite route runner who gains the needed separation the old fashioned way, he uses average speed precisely to get open. Superb hands, plays faster than he is because he doesn't gear down into his breaks. Good blocker, very tough on jump balls & understands how to find holes in zone defenses. Brown caught 69 passes last season for a whopping 1,352-yards & 10 scores. Very confident, polished, could very well start as a rookie.
WR-Vincent Brown-San Diego St.
4C. ILB-Nate Irving-North Carolina State
Survived a horrific car crash in 2009, suffering a fractured leg, shoulder separation, broken ribs & collapsed lung. Underwent 4 operations but fought his way back in just over a year. Irving loves the game, it's very important to him, he's a leader on & off the field. Shows great instincts, had 24.5 tackles for loss in 2010, 3rd nationally among linebackers. He added 7 sacks & 9 QB hurries. Did 27 reps in the bench press, leaped 32 1/2" & ran a 4.76 forty. Very tough, as shown by his rehab, smart & would have been a high 2nd rounder before the wreck.
ILB-Nate Irving-N. Carolina State
4D. ILB-Casey Mathews-Oregon
Younger brother of Packers defensive MVP Clay Mathews. He doesn't have elite speed, not particularly big(6' 1" 231) & somewhat underpowered. He is super instinctive, has a very high football I.Q. & like his brother, he plays better than he looks. I believe his upside is much less than Irving.
ILB-Casey Mathews-Oregon
As the campus pro days wind down, a couple of highly rated prospects finally got to show their skills for the scouts & coaches. Notre Dame tight end, Kyle Rudolph, finally got to run after suffering a torn hamstring last October that required surgery. The 6' 6" 260-pound Rudolph ran a 4.76 forty. Just about where he was projected. He ran good routes & easily caught everything thrown his way. Essentially a wall-off blocker, doesn't pancake anybody, but gives a decent effort. He catches everything with his hands away from his body & is an excellent redzone target. The best TE prospect in this draft.
Kansas State running back Daniel Thomas, also delayed with leg issues, ran for the pro scouts today, a 4.50 & 4.55 showed a tenth second improvement from the previous K-State pro day last month. I figure Thomas will go in round three.
Kansas State RB Daniel Thomas
Clemson defensive end Da'Quan Bowers, at one time the highest rated player in this draft, continues to fall down draft boards. His surgically repaired right knee just hasn't responded as quickly as was predicted & it's costing him millions. He has definitely fallen from the top-10 picks. How much further he plummets is yet to be seen because now there are rumors he will require microfracture surgery. This procedure is no sure thing, it could essentially end his pro aspirations. But is this rumor true? Anyone interested in Bowers will certainly have an extensive medical exam before even considering the Clemson pass rusher.
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