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Aaron Williams |
CB |
Texas |
Scouting Report - coming soon |
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With a revamped front seven, built around 2010 1st-round pick Ndamukong Suh, the Lions can turn their attention to the secondary in the 2011 draft. The acquisition of Chris Houston figures to improve the Lions secondary, but there's still work to be done. Aaron Williams isn't quite in the same class as Patrick Peterson, but he's not far off. The junior was overshadowed in the Longhorns secondary by Earl Thomas in 2009, but 2010 figures to be his breakout year. |
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Marvin Austin |
DT |
North Carolina |
Scouting Report - coming soon |
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The Panthers did a fantastic job filling holes in this year's draft, but with so few picks they simply couldn't address all their needs. One area that went untouched was the interior defensive line. A rotation featuring Louis Leonard, Tank Tyler and Nick Hayden simply isn't going to get the job done. Austin will be one of the most hyped prospects in this year's draft but its a deep class for defensive linemen which could easily cause him to fall outside the top 10. |
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Prince Amukamara |
CB |
Nebraska |
Scouting Report - coming soon |
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The 49ers are giving Nate Clements one last chance, but if he doesn't perform they won't keep him around for another season. Considering the fact that he was briefly benched and then suffered a season-ending injury in 2009, I don't like his chances of turning it around this year. 2011 should be a very deep class for cornerbacks and the 49ers will be in the mix to grab one in the 1st round. Prince Amukamara picked off five passes last season and could be ready for a breakout senior year. |
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Anthony Castonzo |
OT |
Boston College |
Scouting Report - coming soon |
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With so many young players on the roster, its almost impossible to judge which positions the Eagles will need to fill next offseason. The one area that jumps out as a potential hole is offensive line. Winston Justice has never fully lived up to expectations and the Eagles could be interested in an upgrade at right tackle. Another possibility to would be to move Justin inside to guard, opening up room for a player like Castonzo to step in at right tackle. |
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Matt Reynolds |
OT |
BYU |
Scouting Report - coming soon |
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The Redskins addressed their need for a left tackle with Trent Williams in this year's draft, but their offensive line is far from a finished product. Stephen Heyer is one of the league's worst starting right tackles, but they don't have a viable replacement on the current roster. Matt Reynolds, a left tackle at BYU, is probably a better fit on the right side in the NFL. He's a big, physical lineman and the type of player that will be ready to step right into a starting role. |
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Jack Crawford |
OLB |
Penn State |
Scouting Report - coming soon |
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While he was overshadowed by Jared Odrick, Navorro Bowman and Sean Lee in 2009, Jack Crawford will get his chance to be the star of the Nittany Lions defense in 2010. As a defensive end at Penn State he's an elite pass rusher and has the prototypical build and athleticism to transition to outside linebacker in a 3-4 system in the pros. The Cardinals lost three linebackers this past offseason and have failed to adequately replace them all. |
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Rahim Moore |
S |
UCLA |
Scouting Report - coming soon |
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The Bengals have made some significant strides on defense over the past two season, but they're still lacking a true playmaker in the secondary. Chris Crocker isn't getting the job done at free safety and an upgrade is definitely needed next offseason. Rahim Moore lead the nation as a true sophomore with 10 interceptions last season. If he comes close to duplicating that type of production, he'll have a strong case to be the top safety off the board next April. |
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Marcel Dareus |
DT |
Alabama |
Scouting Report - coming soon |
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The Texans haven't gotten nearly the production they had hoped from Amobi Okoye and it may be time to look in another direction if he doesn't step it up in 2010. Marcel Dareus stepped up with an impressive season in 2009 as one of the leaders of the Crimson Tide defense. He looked like a potential top-10 pick, but he has a lot more to prove still. He'll receive more attention this year and how he responds will determine his place in the 2011 draft. |
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19. |
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Mark Ingram |
RB |
Alabama |
Scouting Report - coming soon |
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The Giants have been less than impressed with Brandon Jacobs over the past two seasons, and seemed to be genuinely entertaining the idea of adding another running back this offseason. If Jacobs turns in another mediocre performance and the Giants are on the outside of the playoff picture, expect some changes. Mark Ingram is a prototypical feature back with the size to carry the full load in the NFL. He would be a perfect replacement for Jacobs if they decide to go in a new direction. |
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Julio Jones |
WR |
Alabama |
Scouting Report - coming soon |
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The Steelers added two receivers in this year's draft, but they're still searching for the true No. 1 receiver that they've been missing since Plaxico Burress left for New York. They tried and failed to find that guy with Limas Sweed in the 2008 draft, and now its time to try again. Julio Jones needs to prove that 2008 was just a sophomore slump in order to solidify his place in the 1st round, but he certainly has the talent to do so. He could become Roethlisberger's new favorite target in Pittsburgh. |
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