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Its been 3 years in the pro's for these guys. Here's a look back at the top half of our draft and a microcosm sample of of their pre-draft analysis.
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PROSPECT
Robert Quinn (DE)
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round: 1
Pick (Overall): 14 (14)
STRENGTHS
Quinn has a large frame and a muscular build. Explodes off the ball, shows good bend to get around the edge and has the closing burst to get after the quarterback. Plays with good balance and has a strong initial punch. Extremely fluid athlete that can make plays from the backside and flashes the ability to drop in coverage.
WEAKNESSES
Does not have the bulk to anchor against the run and will get pushed around in phone booth situations. A bit late finding the ball and does not always feel the down block. Lacks a repertoire of pass rushing moves. Struggles to break down ball carriers in space. Missed his entire junior season.
GRADE
8.5
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PROSPECT
Lance Kendricks (TE)
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round: 2
Pick (Overall): 15 (47)
STRENGTHS
Kendricks is quick of the ball and gets a good outside release. He is athletic enough to separate from linebackers on underneath routes and has the top end speed to stretch the field down the seam. Runs good routes and finds soft spots in zone coverage. Fluid and slippery runner after the catch. Willing run blocker.
WEAKNESSES
Lacks prototypical size and bulk and rarely sustains blocks. Struggles to release off the line when engaged with a linebacker. Has inconsistent hands and drops too many catchable balls. Does not consistently secure the ball and at times will have alligator arms on crossing routes. Upright runner who will not break any tackles at the next level.
GRADE
6.2
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PROSPECT
Austin Pettis (WR)
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round: 3
Pick (Overall): 14 (78)
Pettis has good size and strength for the receiver position. Displays the ability to sit in soft spots of zone coverage. Catches the ball away from his frame and shows the body control necessary to bring in the poorly thrown pass. Will make tough catches in traffic and win jump balls. Flashes the ability to be a mean run blocker.
WEAKNESSES
May have difficulty separating from tight man coverage at the next level. Not overly explosive off the line, builds speed with his long strides, and does not possess the speed to get vertical in the NFL. Won't turn too many short passes into long gains or make defenders miss.
GRADE
5.1
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PROSPECT
Greg Salas (WR)
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round: 4
Pick (Overall): 15 (112)
STRENGTHS
Salas is a highly-productive player. Can work himself open against zone coverage. Puts his frame in between the ball and the defender. Has reliable hands and can adjust to the back shoulder throw. Is a speed-builder who can get vertical with a free release off the line. Willing to catch the ball in traffic.
WEAKNESSES
Needs to polish up his route running for a prospect without elite quickness. May have difficulty consistently gaining separation at the next level. Is vulnerable against physical corners lined up in press-man coverage. Not going to take the short pass for a long gainer.
GRADE
6.1
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PROSPECT
Jermale Hines (DB)
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round: 5
Pick (Overall): 27 (158)
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STRENGTHS
Hines is a tall defensive back with a thick muscular build. Fluid athlete that can stick with tight ends in man coverage. Possesses very good hands and has the ball skills to make acrobatic interceptions. Has the strength to take on blocks in run support and is a sound tackler.
WEAKNESSES
Does not have the deep speed to be a true center fielder. Slow to read the flow of the play. Struggles to consistently recognize routes and sloppy footwork limits his effectiveness in coverage. Over-aggressive at times and will bite on play action. Will take poor angles in run support and miss the ball carrier.
GRADE
4.3
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PROSPECT
Robert Quinn (DE)
- Height:
6'4" - Weight:
265 lbs. - Arm Length:
34 in. - Hand Size:
10 1/8 in. - College:
North Carolina - Conference:
ACC
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round: 1
Pick (Overall): 14 (14)
- 40 Yard Dash4.7 sec
- Bench Press22.0 reps
- Vertical Jump34.0 inch
- Broad Jump116.0 inch
- 3 Cone Drill7.13 sec
- 20 Yard Shuttle4.4 sec
- 60 Yard Shuttle- -
STRENGTHS
Quinn has a large frame and a muscular build. Explodes off the ball, shows good bend to get around the edge and has the closing burst to get after the quarterback. Plays with good balance and has a strong initial punch. Extremely fluid athlete that can make plays from the backside and flashes the ability to drop in coverage.
WEAKNESSES
Does not have the bulk to anchor against the run and will get pushed around in phone booth situations. A bit late finding the ball and does not always feel the down block. Lacks a repertoire of pass rushing moves. Struggles to break down ball carriers in space. Missed his entire junior season.
GRADE
8.5
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PROSPECT
Lance Kendricks (TE)
- Height:
6'3" - Weight:
243 lbs. - Arm Length:
32 in. - Hand Size:
9 5/8 in. - College:
Wisconsin - Conference:
Big Ten
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round: 2
Pick (Overall): 15 (47)
- 40 Yard Dash4.75 sec
- Bench Press25.0 reps
- Vertical Jump34.5 inch
- Broad Jump122.0 inch
- 3 Cone Drill6.94 sec
- 20 Yard Shuttle4.15 sec
- 60 Yard Shuttle11.9 sec
STRENGTHS
Kendricks is quick of the ball and gets a good outside release. He is athletic enough to separate from linebackers on underneath routes and has the top end speed to stretch the field down the seam. Runs good routes and finds soft spots in zone coverage. Fluid and slippery runner after the catch. Willing run blocker.
WEAKNESSES
Lacks prototypical size and bulk and rarely sustains blocks. Struggles to release off the line when engaged with a linebacker. Has inconsistent hands and drops too many catchable balls. Does not consistently secure the ball and at times will have alligator arms on crossing routes. Upright runner who will not break any tackles at the next level.
GRADE
6.2
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PROSPECT
Austin Pettis (WR)
- Height:
6'3" - Weight:
209 lbs. - Arm Length:
31 3/4 in. - Hand Size:
9 3/4 in. - College:
Boise St. - Conference:
Mountain West
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round: 3
Pick (Overall): 14 (78)
- 40 Yard Dash4.61 sec
- Bench Press14.0 reps
- Vertical Jump33.5 inch
- Broad Jump120.0 inch
- 3 Cone Drill6.68 sec
- 20 Yard Shuttle3.88 sec
- 60 Yard Shuttle11.14 sec
Pettis has good size and strength for the receiver position. Displays the ability to sit in soft spots of zone coverage. Catches the ball away from his frame and shows the body control necessary to bring in the poorly thrown pass. Will make tough catches in traffic and win jump balls. Flashes the ability to be a mean run blocker.
WEAKNESSES
May have difficulty separating from tight man coverage at the next level. Not overly explosive off the line, builds speed with his long strides, and does not possess the speed to get vertical in the NFL. Won't turn too many short passes into long gains or make defenders miss.
GRADE
5.1
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PROSPECT
Greg Salas (WR)
- Height:
6'1" - Weight:
210 lbs. - Arm Length:
32 in. - Hand Size:
9 1/4 in. - College:
Hawaii - Conference:
Mountain West
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round: 4
Pick (Overall): 15 (112)
- 40 Yard Dash4.56 sec
- Bench Press15.0 reps
- Vertical Jump37.0 inch
- Broad Jump120.0 inch
- 3 Cone Drill6.65 sec
- 20 Yard Shuttle4.1 sec
- 60 Yard Shuttle11.21 sec
STRENGTHS
Salas is a highly-productive player. Can work himself open against zone coverage. Puts his frame in between the ball and the defender. Has reliable hands and can adjust to the back shoulder throw. Is a speed-builder who can get vertical with a free release off the line. Willing to catch the ball in traffic.
WEAKNESSES
Needs to polish up his route running for a prospect without elite quickness. May have difficulty consistently gaining separation at the next level. Is vulnerable against physical corners lined up in press-man coverage. Not going to take the short pass for a long gainer.
GRADE
6.1
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PROSPECT
Jermale Hines (DB)
- Height:
6'1" - Weight:
219 lbs. - Arm Length:
32 1/4 in. - Hand Size:
9 3/4 in. - College:
Ohio St. - Conference:
Big Ten
Selected by: St. Louis Rams
Round: 5
Pick (Overall): 27 (158)
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- 40 Yard Dash4.68 sec
- Bench Press19.0 reps
- Vertical Jump31.0 inch
- Broad Jump- -
- 3 Cone Drill6.9 sec
- 20 Yard Shuttle4.21 sec
- 60 Yard Shuttle
STRENGTHS
Hines is a tall defensive back with a thick muscular build. Fluid athlete that can stick with tight ends in man coverage. Possesses very good hands and has the ball skills to make acrobatic interceptions. Has the strength to take on blocks in run support and is a sound tackler.
WEAKNESSES
Does not have the deep speed to be a true center fielder. Slow to read the flow of the play. Struggles to consistently recognize routes and sloppy footwork limits his effectiveness in coverage. Over-aggressive at times and will bite on play action. Will take poor angles in run support and miss the ball carrier.
GRADE
4.3
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