Washington dealt for pick
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at 9:20 am in Oakland Raiders.
Cornerback Fabian Washington was dealt to Baltimore for a fourth-round draft pick, No. 125 overall.
Washington was a first-round draft pick in 2005 that the Raiders had traded from No. 26 to No. 23 to draft. He lost his starting job to Stanford Routt last season and was further pushed into the background with the trade for Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall.
When the Raiders brought out Hall for an interview session Thursday, the new acquisition was detailing the strengths of the Raiders secondary and never mentioned Washington, who the club has been actively shopping.
Washington was involved in a domestic disturbance in the offseason which will require counseling.
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April 27th, 2008 at 9:21 am
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April 27th, 2008 at 9:21 am
LOL WOW!! ok sorry had too
April 27th, 2008 at 9:22 am
he was worth much more………….we better get thompson with that pick
April 27th, 2008 at 9:22 am
did we pick beau bell?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:22 am
it’s about who we get with the pick, not what # the pick is
April 27th, 2008 at 9:23 am
125!
Our next pick.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:23 am
browns took bell LMN
April 27th, 2008 at 9:23 am
if we picked up Beau Bell, then thats an awesome acquisition
April 27th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Hmm, wonder what we are looking at with the 125th pick. A CB?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:23 am
ike J. Says:
April 27th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Native, that’s a bad comparison and irrelevant. What matters is what happens on the field and we were no better stopping the run with Kelly/Sands ON THE FIELD together.
Sure it is ! I was comparing that just because you draft someone doesn’t mean they will work out!
Hey I am not the one that signed them!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:23 am
he was a backup who plays behind standford rout. he also beats his GF…. I figure as long as this pick is better then rout then we did good..
April 27th, 2008 at 9:24 am
dont let the door hit ya fabs
April 27th, 2008 at 9:24 am
TT…
dang, thanks man, this is very frustration NFL Fåcks up the draft tracker so its totally wrong the informations on it now
April 27th, 2008 at 9:25 am
he’s not a CB or a S, HE’s a KR and………..
WE GOT A 2ND ROUND KR IN THE 4TH ROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BE HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Ray Ray gonna keep that ass in check in balti!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:25 am
now we take our lt or bryant
April 27th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Can someone tell me why Rhodes, Fargas, or Jordan wasnt dealt ??????
April 27th, 2008 at 9:26 am
You guys are so depressing to read, you really over analyze every move. You have no idea how these draft picks will do in the NFL. Let them play a little and then judge them, I’m going to guess those that make the decisions for the Raiders know more then us.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:26 am
LMN, whats your take on Beau Bell. I’m from Vegas and he was a stud for us (probably the only good player on UNLV). Before combine Mayock had him as the 5th ranked ILB, but he did not run a good 40 time so he slipped
April 27th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Well, at least it should make for great races in practice….Hall, Routt, McFadden, Branch, Huff, Bowie, JLH…all run 4.3 40’s…u guys feel better now?.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:26 am
The Ravens just stole Fabian Washington from us, pathetic
April 27th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Tommy Trojan , if you mean Jeremy Thompson he went to the pack at 102?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:27 am
sick about trading F.Wash. Sick.
Happy about everything else.
could WR Dexter Jackson be the pick? The DTs on the board are crap.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:27 am
John David Booty lol
April 27th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Jordan will likely be cut not dealt notice Kiffin didn’t mention him in the equation during yesterdays press conference?!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Does not matter anymore
April 27th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Were keeping Fargas mista thats for sure.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Sorry TT, no such thing as a second round kick returner…just like there is no such thing as a first round kicker…except in Al’s deranged world.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:27 am
we are probably getting John David Booty with our next pick
April 27th, 2008 at 9:27 am
We needed a return man (Rhodes is not that ans) and a solid backup just in case Gibril or Huff get hurt - (Coop and Stu are not the answer) - At least we got another 4th rounder - From wanting a 2nd rounder for Fab to settling for a 4th rounder - They better go LT prospect
April 27th, 2008 at 9:28 am
What did they get for Washington?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:28 am
JAMI SILVA!!! lol
April 27th, 2008 at 9:28 am
well i wish fabes good luck and am kinda depressed to see him go because i liked him but i think we could have gotten more for him…
April 27th, 2008 at 9:28 am
this is where cable said the zbs lineman would be
April 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
FVCK! thompson and collins are off the board either one could have started at DE or LT
April 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Tommy
I am happy with this pick…. It was a need unless we want our 70 million dollar man returning kicks…. Not so sure about McFad though but Kiffin needs some tools…
April 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
dexter jackson went to the bucs in the 2nd so he likely wont b the pick
April 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Agree that this is not much for Washington, but we must have been shopping him hard for weeks and this was all we could get.
It’s not like Balt was the only team that could use another corner. So, the price was set by the market, not negotiating skill.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Stop being a bunch of whiners. Where was Fabian going to play for us? 4th cornerback at best? He doesn’t return kicks, he’d SIT THE BENCH. The fact that we got anything is good.
Whomever siad it before, it doesn’t matter what we think, it’s what other teams will give up!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Fabian Washington never recovered from being embarrased by Johnson and the Bengals in 2006. The way that Manning and Gonsalves just bullied him last season was the last straw.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
I’m not sure what they’re doing over there but I’m very concerned why are we giving players away?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Luckily, there are still good D-lineman on board. If we still get one AND got Branch out of it, it will be great.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:30 am
17. yet…
April 27th, 2008 at 9:30 am
dakote, hester was the last pure KR to get a 2nd round grade……….
April 27th, 2008 at 9:30 am
To all
Do you really think you are going to get a DT thats better than Sands (let alone Kelly) in the 4th round after the run on DTs that has been going on?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:30 am
TT…Dakota…..
Congrats guys……
We got DMAC……Whata GREAT WEEKEND!!!
Has anyone heard from BHP or Huff24!!!
Their probably crying in their Margaritas!!
I hope they come on board w/DMAC!!
I am very happy to say the least!!
I won so many lunches yesterday!! It was a GREAT day!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:30 am
I´m calling it right now….Tyvon Branch, soon to be Pro Bowl AFC Special Teamer.
How´s that for a positive spin?.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:30 am
bhp, we got #125, THAT is giving away………but it’s not the # of the pick, it’s how you use it
April 27th, 2008 at 9:31 am
Im not so concerned that we gave up Fabe. ill glady replace Fabe with Branch and a solid DT.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:31 am
#31
they got pick number 125….thats it
April 27th, 2008 at 9:32 am
this is starting to look like a bad draft I’m sorry for kick returner?? are you kiddin’
April 27th, 2008 at 9:32 am
I hope your sprint phones works than NFL shitty sites! presented by sprint my ass, focus on whats important that the site works FÅÅÅÅRK, i’m so freaking pissed im sitting here with +10Mbit up/downlink and the freaking site stalls
April 27th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Take John Goff LB from Vandy
April 27th, 2008 at 9:32 am
AutumnWind: Yeah, help is still out there, but will Al draft a RB, or CB, or maybe another KR, or K instead lol?
Overview
One of the terms used to describe a defensive lineman is that the player is an efficient “run stuffer.” Perhaps no one player has been more important to his team in shutting down the opposition’s running game than Joseph “Red” Bryant.
In the eight games that he appeared in for the Aggies in 2006, they allowed just 75.35 yards per game on the ground. In the five contests Bryant sat out due to a knee injury, TAMU was tagged for 229.2 yards per game rushing.
Selected one of the squad captains as a redshirt freshman, Bryant has dominated vs. the run since he first start in College Station. In three seasons in the middle of the Aggies’ defense, Bryant has made 83 plays vs. the run, holding the opposition to only 46 yards (0.55 yards per attempt).
As a sophomore, he was a force, making 31 running plays that saw his opponent be held to an incredible minus-27 yards (minus-0.87-yard average). He followed that performance with 19 running plays for 12 yards (0.63-yard average) during his injury-shortened junior year.
At Jasper High School, Bryant earned first-team 3A All-State honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association and was one of eight finalists for the Willie Ray Smith Award, presented to the top offensive and defensive players in Southeast Texas. The consensus Texas Top 100 recruit added District and Golden Triangle Defensive Most Valuable Player honors during his senior season.
Bryant was the recipient of the 2001 District Defensive Player of the Year Award and was named the Southeast Texas Defensive Player of the Year by the Beaumont Enterprise. In addition to starring on the gridiron, Red also was a standout forward on the school’s basketball team.
Bryant enrolled at Texas A&M in 2003, competing on the scout team, earning that squad’s Defensive Work MVP accolades. He was a “4×4″ performer during the team’s 2004 off-season conditioning program, tying the school record in the hang clean (385 pounds, but has since set a new mark at 407 pounds). He was so well-respected by his teammates that he was named to the Leadership Council and served as game captain in his first year with the varsity.
In 2004, Bryant took over nose tackle duties, starting all 12 contests. He earned Freshman All-American and All-Big Twelve Conference honors from The Gridiron Report, as he totaled 34 tackles (nine solo) with an assisted sack, 3 ½ stops behind the line of scrimmage and three quarterback pressures. He also deflected two passes and blocked a kick. In 33 plays vs. the run, the opposition managed just 61 yards (1.85 yards per carry) vs. Bryant.
Bryant added All-Big Twelve Conference first-team and All-American third-team honors from The NFL Draft Report in 2005. He recorded just 30 tackles (eight solo) with three sacks, 8 ½ stops for losses and a pressure, but also caused two fumbles and deflected a pass. It was his dominance vs. the run that stood out. In 31 running plays, he held the opposition to minus-27 yards (minus-0.87-yard average). What makes that figure even more impressive was the fact that the rest of the Aggies’ defense struggled. TAMU allowed 139.18 yards per game on the ground and ranked 107th in the nation, giving up 443.82 yards in total offense per game.
The team’s permanent captain proved what a leadership was all about in 2006. He again manhandled the opposition in the trenches as a junior, making 19 plays vs. the run that netted the opposition just 12 yards (0.63-yard average). He made a valiant effort to play with an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee, but he agreed to have surgery prior to the Texas game.
In nine games, he had 19 tackles (seven solo), a sack, 2 ½ stops behind the line of scrimmage, five pass deflections and a blocked kick. With Bryant sidelined, the team gave up 229.2 yards per game on the ground in their final five contests. However, thanks to his stellar play in the first nine games, the Aggies’ defense showed marked improvement, allowing 322.62 yards per game in total offense, compared to 443.82 yards the previous season.
Back on the playing field in 2007, Bryant continued his dominance vs. the run, as he allowed 43 yards on 42 plays directed at him (team gave up 1,491 yards on the ground) in the team’s first 10 games. He recorded 41 tackles (11 solo) with an 11-yard sack, six stops for losses of 19 yards and seven quarterback pressures. He also registered a safety on his only QB sack, blocked a field goal and caused a fumble that set up an A&M touchdown drive.
In 42 games at Texas A&M, Bryant started 41 games. He recorded 124 tackles (37 solo) with 6 ½ sacks for minus-53 yards, 20 ½ stops for losses of 92 yards and 12 quarterback pressures. He caused three fumbles, deflected nine passes, blocked three kicks and recorded a safety.
Analysis
Positives: Has a well-proportioned, thick and muscular frame that has room for further growth development without having the additional weight impact his impressive quickness … Has long arms, adequate hand size, thick thighs and calves, showing solid muscle tone throughout, especially in his broad shoulders … With his wide hips and thick lower body, it is very tough for blockers to gain movement off the snap vs. him … Shows keen awareness to the play developing … More of a run-containment type, but has the savvy and agility to slip blocks and wreak havoc in the backfield … Quick to find the football in pursuit and is not the type that will bite on play action or misdirection … Was called the team’s “most important player” by the coaching staff, as they use his hard work as an example for the younger players to follow … Clocked at 4.95 in the 40-yard dash, he carries his equipment well and, by keeping his pads down and hands within his frame, he generates good movement off the snap … Can surprise a lethargic blocker and slip past double teams with his burst, showing the strength needed to get a good push off his man … Excels at neutralizing multiple blockers and has that hip shake you want when trying to execute counter moves (this allows a teammate to be free to make the play) … .Quick to fill the rush lane and shows good creativity and spin moves shooting the gaps … Very combative with his hands and has the strength to shock and control an opponent when he locks on … Shows good power in attempts to disengage and is quite nimble when attacking the backfield … Type that demands constant double-team attention from his opponent, as he is very hard to move off the line … When he plants his feet and settles in for a battle, he uses his low center of gravity to gain leverage and he keeps his feet free, demonstrating very effective two-gap potential … His quick arm-over action and upper-body strength let him consistently beat his blocker off the snap … Keeps his hands active, even in tight quarter, staying within his frame to do a nice job of protecting his body from cut blocks … Has very good strength behind his hits and is an efficient wrap-up tackler with the long arms to engulf the perimeter runners … .Demonstrates the lateral agility to push the outside running game back inside and the field vision to quickly locate the cutback lanes … Because of his wide frame and brute strength, when he makes a collision tackle, he instantly stops the ballcarrier’s momentum — will generally attack the runner’s outside leg to impede forward progress … In 125 running plays directed at him, opponents managed to gain just 89 yards (0.71 yards per carry) … Immovable object at the point of attack and is quick to hunker down and fill the rush lanes … Has the short-area burst to close in a hurry and comes out of his stance with his hands ready to lock on, control and shed his blockers … Quick to stack at the point of attack and uses his low center of gravity and strength to gain leverage and hold his ground firmly … Best when playing over the center’s head or giving a good arm-over action to gain advantage over the outside shoulder of the guards in attempts to apply pressure … Tough to defend in the short area when moving down the line and is very conscious of low blocks and how to avoid them … Knows how to time his leaps to get his fair share of pass deflections at the line of scrimmage … Alert for angle blocks and traps, using his hands effectively to counter.
Negatives: Diagnosed with dyslexia, but has overcome the issue and does well both academically and in retaining plays … Will short-arm at times, but stays after the blocker when doing so, using his body lean to get a push … Has good pursuit ability in the short area, but despite his timed speed, he will labor at times when running long distances … In long pursuit, he will get a bit high in his stance and narrow his base. When this happens, he fails to keep his feet free and while he can get over trash, he will get a little out of control … There is no leakage when working inside, but he will get a little out of control and miss tackles when operating in space … Has the speed to close, but must develop more pass-rush moves to become a threat … Uses mostly swim and rip moves, but with his hand strength, he should be more efficient when trying to club … Shows good agility squeezing the pocket, but when he gets narrow in his base coming off the edge, blockers can have some success forcing him out.
Compares To: CASEY HAMPTON-Pittsburgh … Bryant is bigger, faster and stronger than Hampton, but both play with great anticipation and short-area explosion to dominate vs. the run. Bryant is very good at neutralizing double teams and has few peers when it comers to shutting down the inside running game. He is a tireless worker in the trenches who has not been used much as a pass rusher, but with his speed, lateral agility and strength, he could develop nicely there if a patient coaching staff teaches him proper technique. Whether in a 3-4 as a nose guard or in a 4-3 alignment as a defensive tackle, few blockers at the professional level will have success containing him.
Injury Report
2006: Sat out the Baylor game after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee vs. Oklahoma State, but returned the following week vs. Oklahoma. Underwent surgery to repair knee damage on Nov. 17, missing the Aggies’ final games vs. Nebraska, Texas and California.
Agility Tests
Campus: 4.95 in the 40-yard dash … Bench pressed 225 pounds 38 times … 440-pound bench press … 680-pound squat … 407-pounf hang clean (school record) … 29.5-inch vertical jump … 9′2″ long jump … 33 3/8-inch arm length … 9-inch hands … Right-handed … 17/20 Wonderlic score.
High School
Attended Jasper (Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach Danny Lauve … Earned first-team 3A All-State honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association and was one of eight finalists for the Willie Ray Smith Award, presented to the top offensive and defensive players in Southeast Texas … Consensus Texas Top 100 recruit, adding District and Golden Triangle Defensive Most Valuable Player honors during his senior season … Recipient of the 2001 District Defensive Player of the Year Award and was named the Southeast Texas Defensive Player of the Year by the Beaumont Enterprise … In addition to starring on the gridiron, Bryant also was a standout forward on the school’s basketball team.
Personal
Agricultural Leadership and Development major … Four-time member of the school’s Leadership Council … Son of Annette and Joseph Bryant … Nicknamed “Red” … Born Joseph Anthony Bryant on 4/18/84 … Resides in Jasper, Texas.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:32 am
who is on the clock now - in real time =)
April 27th, 2008 at 9:32 am
just seen Branch on espn review looks mean and can actually tackle . Looks more like a Kiffin pic !
April 27th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Tyvon Branch is a reurn man and backup safety, im not mad at the pick just surprised
April 27th, 2008 at 9:33 am
now we just need to get a run stuffer dt and de to compliment burgess and ill be happy
April 27th, 2008 at 9:33 am
what is the cap hit for trading washington?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:33 am
If we can land a quality DT, OL, and a SAM, then I’ll be happy witht he Branch pick. Otherwise he’s just another track star.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:33 am
robertson, bryant, moore, hills, and okam are all still on the board, hopefully we get one with #125
April 27th, 2008 at 9:34 am
If we get someone who drops and there are some football players dropping but Big Al is letting this thing get away from him.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Maybe AL has found his mini-me!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
# Native Says:
April 27th, 2008 at 9:23 am
“Mike J. Says:
April 27th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Native, that’s a bad comparison and irrelevant. What matters is what happens on the field and we were no better stopping the run with Kelly/Sands ON THE FIELD together.
Sure it is ! I was comparing that just because you draft someone doesn’t mean they will work out!
Hey I am not the one that signed them!”
Native, good grief. I don’t care about draft status but rather continuing to play people that don’t get it done. And Big Al and Co. continuing to tell us about how well they have played while we get thrashed at the line of scrimmage. Even I can see that and I need glasses.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Another point
If there was a DT that Oakland was high on they would have taken him with the pick instead of Branch. What we will get if we go DT at this point is someone who will compete for a roster spot and in time if all goes well (and Sands does not improve) maybe eventually supplant Sands. Also depth since Kelly is coming off an injury. I guess the concept of best available athlete is only in theory - we needed to upgrade our ST as well as our interior line. Except for the Chicago game our STs were a disapointment and the return game a big disapointment.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
tyvon branch will be a great return man as long as he doesnt cough up the ball every other return like higgins
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
wow look who can cut and paste like a big boy!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Goff and/or Bryant would be a GREAT pick.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
I’m guessing there were multiple linemen identified by Cable when we pulled the trigger on Washington this far ahead of #125 (i.e., to have the confidence #125 will give us a targeted player). Otherwise, I think we would have kept Washington for a post-draft player package.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
We´ll love Branch down the road….Special teams matter more than ever, but I´m still kinda pissed..it all depends on who we get next.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Who was the last pure CB to have a 2nd round grade? can anyone answer that?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
John Goff needs to be the pick
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
who is on the clock now, with what number pick?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
The Oakland Raiders executed a trade with the Dallas Cowboys and moved up from the 104th overall pick to the 100th selection (#1 in the 4th round) and selected University of Connecticut CB Tyvon Branch.
CB Tyvon Branch
Height: 6′
Weight: 205 pounds
Hometown: Cicero, N.Y.
High School: Cicero-North Syracuse
Career: Played in 48 games with 31 starts both in the secondary and as a kick returner…Made 230 career tackles (133 solo) with 7.5 tackles for loss, including a half of a sack…Intercepted three passes and broke up 18 more…Also returned 37 kickoffs for 980 yards (26.5 avg.) and a pair of scores…Helped UConn to the 2007 BIG EAST Championship, its first ever, and a spot in both the 2004 Motor City Bowl and the 2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl…Branch is one of six Huskies to play in both of the school’s bowl appearances…Following his senior season, played in the Hula Bowl and was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine where he topped all defensive backs with a 4.31 second time in the 40-yard dash.
2007: Started all 13 games, 12 of them at cornerback with one start at safety against West Virginia (Nov. 24) as the Huskies tried to get more speed on the field…Named second-team All-BIG EAST…Named the team’s Special Teams MVP…Played on most special teams units and led the BIG EAST in kickoff returns, running back 27 for 780 yards (28.9 avg.) with two touchdowns…Became the first Husky to ever return two kickoffs for touchdowns in the same season and one of just seven players in BIG EAST history to do so…The 780 yards are second-best in UConn history and the 28.9 average is a school record…Earned three special teams game ball and was twice named BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Week…Also mad a total of 89 tackles on defense and in both punt and kickoff coverage…Three of the tackles were for a loss and was also credited with 10 pass break-ups…Capped his career in style, leading UConn with 10 tackles, one of them for a loss, with a PBU against Wake Forest in the Meineke Car Care Bowl (Dec. 27)…Also had TFLs against USF (Oct. 27) and Temple (Sept. 15)…Returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown against both Rutgers (Nov. 3) and Akron (Sept., 29)…His 184 kickoff return yards against Rutgers set a school record and he also had a season-high 13 stops in UConn’s 38-19 win over the Scarlet Knights…Had eight tackles against both Cincinnati (Nov. 10) and Syracuse (Nov. 17)…Made nine tackles against Louisville (Oct. 19)…Forced a fumble, broke up a pass and have five tackles at Duke (Sept., 1).
2006: Started all 12 games at cornerback and lead all UConn defensive backs with his 79 total tackles, a sum that was third on the squad overall…Had 47 solo tackles, four TFLs, an interception and four pass break-ups while also both forcing and recovering two fumbles…Had seven tackles at Louisville (Dec. 2) including one for a loss while also breaking up a pass…Recovered a fumble at Syracuse (Nov. 18) and made four stops, all solo…Was one tackle off of a career high with his 10 against Pittsburgh (Nov. 11), a game in which he also forced a fumble and had a half of a TFL….Was responsible for two turnovers at Rutgers (Oct. 29) with both an interception and a fumble recovery to accompany his team-high nine tackles…Forced a fumble and made eight tackles, one for a loss, against Navy (Sept. 30)…Chipped in four tackles, including a TFL, to the win at Indiana (Sept. 23) also breaking up a Hoosier pass…Recorded eight tackles against Wake Forest (Sept. 16).
2005: Appeared in all 11 games on both defense and special teams, starting the last five contests at cornerback…Had 42 tackles on the year (21 solo) while making half of a tackle for loss, two interceptions and breaking up four other passes…Made a career-high 11 stops against Louisville (Dec. 3), second on the team. Also broke up two passes against the Cardinals and shared his first career TFL…Had five tackles and an interception in the win over USF (Nov. 26)…Had four tackles and broke up a pass at Pittsburgh (Nov. 12)…In his first start of the season, recorded nine tackles against Rutgers (Oct. 22) and intercepted a pass.
2004: Appeared in all 12 games, mainly on special teams, while also seeing increased time in the secondary as the year went along…Earned a start at cornerback at Georgia Tech (Nov. 13) becoming the only true freshman to start a game all season…Returned 10 kickoffs for an average of 20.0 yards, mainly during the first half of the season…Made 20 tackles, 12 of them solos…Had a career high four stops, all solo, against Buffalo (Nov. 20) to help UConn clinch its bowl eligibility…Started at cornerback at Georgia Tech and assisted on a pair of tackles…Had a critical 38-yard kickoff return just before halftime of the nationally-televised win over Pittsburgh (Sept. 30) which set up Matt Nuzie’s dramatic, momentum-swinging 49-yard field goal as time expired in the half….Recorded at least one tackle in every game except for Pittsburgh.
High School: Earned second-team All-State honors…Named second-team All-Central New York and second-team All-Area…Saw action at both tailback and outside linebacker for the Northstars…Won the 2004 National Indoor Track Championship in the 60 meters (6.82)…Named the Gatorade New York State Track Athlete of the Year…Finished first in the state in both the 100 and 200 meters as a senior…Has run a 10.60 in the 100 meters.
Personal Profile: Tyvon A. Branch…Born on December 11, 1986…One of nine siblings…An exploratory major.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:36 am
We needed a KR/ after losing Carr……
Fabian was a bust……He sucked!!
And then the guy gets involved in a domestic dispute fiasco!!
I’m glad he’s gone!!
I just hoped we could have received a 3rd rounder for him!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Calm down…Special Teams is very important to winning! Look how many games were changed because of Cribbs, Devin, Dante Hall (we remember those)
Not to mention he will be a ferocious hitter in the Safety position were we NEEDED depth after cutting Stu.
Let do the grading after we make our selection with the pick we got from the Ravens addressing either DL or OL…Cable does majic on the later rounds.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:36 am
and by the way sands and kelly were both picked AFTER the 4th round, so shut ur yapper
April 27th, 2008 at 9:36 am
noluv, about a hit of 800 Gs
April 27th, 2008 at 9:36 am
anyone else mad that dan conner is off the board?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Frank Okam sucks
April 27th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Tyvon Branch…Fastest CB in the draft I believe!!
What a surprise?? huh??
April 27th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Would you stop with the 1,000+ word posts already?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:37 am
dre moore is off the board
April 27th, 2008 at 9:37 am
lmn tampa at 115
April 27th, 2008 at 9:37 am
LMN - Tampa Bay just took Dre Moore with the 115th pick.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:37 am
For people that say we could have gotten more for Fabian, no we couldn’t. Al had to be calling every team in the 3rd round offering Fabian up, but he must have been rejected. Its not like Al said “I’d rather just trade you Washington in the 4th round even though your offering a third.”
April 27th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Frank Okam stinks………only DT to pick up now is Athyba Rubin
April 27th, 2008 at 9:38 am
You just know Shanny will snag Red Byant 5 picks in front of us…
April 27th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Damn, Dre Moore would’ve been nice.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:38 am
So far in this draft we have gotten…
Darren McFadden
DeAngelo Hall
Mario Henderson
Gerald Warren
Tyvon Branch
April 27th, 2008 at 9:39 am
one thing that has cheered me up is that the eagles keep picking lineman that they dont need and my little brother is a die hard eagle fan and its driving him nuts LOL!!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I got nothin’ against Branch he didn’t pick himself an he probably is a quality DB, it’s just that this is NOT what I’m used to.
Who ever got Fabian is dancing in halls
April 27th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Bucs got Dre Moore.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:39 am
glory, he’s the best KR in the draft……….better than Jackson and Avery
April 27th, 2008 at 9:39 am
not a bad catch after all Kirk…
April 27th, 2008 at 9:40 am
92. Actually, should be EXACTLY what youre used by now.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:40 am
RadRaider & Assassin
than bros, I guess the lag is about one pick then, because bills just picked here
April 27th, 2008 at 9:40 am
between Tyvon Branch and Darren McFadden they have 21 brothers and sisters!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:40 am
good call kirk
April 27th, 2008 at 9:41 am
no problem LMN
April 27th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Tyvon Branch is not THAT great of a return guy. His numbers are nothing remarkable, and we got Carr as an undrafted free agent to return kicks for years. If Branch can really play safety, then that’s different, but he played CB in college, so I’m not sure where that’s even coming from? His size?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:41 am
iwebema is off the board but robertson and bryant are still there
April 27th, 2008 at 9:41 am
I hope our next pick will be Xavier Adibi, ILB
April 27th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Fabs is a zone CB
April 27th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Why do we always give away good guys for low picks?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:42 am
TT,
I’m sure the Raiders thought the Rams were going to pull the trigger on Branch!!
I’m glad we jumped over the Rams and snagged him!!
The Rams must be pissed off!!!
YES baby!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Does anyone know if Paul Hubbard has been drafted yet? WR from Wisconsin.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Fabian was a sorry CB!!
I got tired of him getting burned!!
Be realistic!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:43 am
nfldraftscout.com compares Tyvon Branch to Eugene Wilson.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:43 am
thanks tommy, i am hoping that we trade rhodes and stu for more picks
April 27th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Guy’s this doesn’t look good, second year in row we was robbed. And I’m gettin’ pissed.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:43 am
For everyone who’s clamoring for a DT, my bet is that it won’t happen, we’ll pick an o-lineman or reciever or linebacker. Do you guys seriously think some 4th round pick will start over T Sands at the nose? Dont think so. If Sands gets his head on straight hes a beast. We have good depth too with Warren and Joseph. We need a DE opposite Burgess more, and we should be ok there too with improving Richardson and our “new Clemons” Kalimba Edwards.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Man, there goes Adibi
April 27th, 2008 at 9:43 am
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
There goes Xavier Adibi!!!!!!!!!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Adibi would be another great pick. Lot’s of value in this round as per Tommy Trojan’s suggestion yesterday. It would be nice to have two or three picks in this round. We could easily grab three starters in this round for great value.
SHEET, Adibi just went to the Texans as I’m writing.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:43 am
A college CB moved to Safety in NE.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:43 am
branch’s scouting report said that he is much better in zone coverage, than man. could be a kiffin pick that he snuck past Al
April 27th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Al Davis
I know when Sands and Kelly were drafted! It took them years to develop and frankly one of them has not developed yet in the case of Sands. That is why I said I am not so sure about McFad as a pick. I am also definitly not comfortable with the Kelly signing. However I can definetely see the wisdom in getting a 2nd round value in the 4th in a need area regarding special teams when your primary returner was let go and Higgens who was supposed to be good was not last year.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:44 am
RaiderGlory…
my thoughts too, but then they look at Chris Long and they look at our Mcfadden and Rams say to themselves, let them get that returner
April 27th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Actually, I will take anything on the Dline at this point. DT or DE, and maybe even LB
April 27th, 2008 at 9:44 am
glory, the rams got king, who is right there with branch but more of a pure CB, i doubt they’re worried, especially since they have avery to return now
April 27th, 2008 at 9:44 am
MAAAAAaaan Eagles draft has been real good
April 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Fabian reminded me of Elvis Patterson. He referred himself as the ghost but we all called him burnt toast.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Here comes rat-face to take Bryant
April 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am
hopefully carl nicks OT from nebraska is the pick or a DT
April 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am
or not
April 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Why not Adibi or Highsmith or a MLB what the hell are we picking a kick returner this high?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Yeah, in all honesty, Washington sucked. But lets just hope we get value from the pick.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:46 am
LMN
Where did your boy from norte dame go?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:46 am
5 picks ahead of us, lets hope they leave hills and/or robertson
April 27th, 2008 at 9:46 am
dammit, Texans took our linebacker
April 27th, 2008 at 9:47 am
DoeDoe…
eagles of course
April 27th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Round 4, Pick 1 (100) (From Dolphins through Cowboys) Tyvon Branch CB 6′0″ 204 Connecticut
Pick Analysis:Branch is strong, fast and has started for four years. His measurables have been exceptional. Branch’s strong workout numbers compare to only five other players at his position and four have played in the Pro Bowl, while the fifth is a quality contributor in the NFL.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Well, it’s nice to see Al is still in denial about the D.
1st RB McFadden
2nd CB D Hall (via trade)
3rd - none
4th - KR Branch
Wow. NO help in the front 7 of the D.
See Spot
See Spot Run
See Spot Run The Ball Down The Raiders Throat
April 27th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Who the hell is Jack Williams?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:48 am
mcfadden being discussed on BSPN
April 27th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Texans gonna fight for AFC in a few years
April 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
not just kick returns, but how many TDs and long returns did we give up on punt coverage. If this guy is the top gunner in the draft, and can replace Carr returning kicks, and backup at safety, then…..
I’m all for it, happy.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Thank you very much Michael W Smith.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
There is still value here in the 4th round (as per some of the NFL draftniks). Off-topic: Mike Hart is still available for a team other than us.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Remember the year we drafted Asomugha when Charles Woodson was on the franchise tag? This time, we drafted Branch with Asomugha on the franchise tag. Lets hope they sign Aso to a contract.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
I don’t know the kid but Big AL picked that kid not Kiffin trust me.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Dakota…
sorry , but couldn’t care less. I don’t believe something will come up that haven’t been discussed here
April 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
I actaully can live with the Branch pick.
Bye Chris Johnson!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
lmn pick 121 now
April 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Huff24 Says:
April 27th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Huff24….where did you get that?.
Round 4, Pick 1 (100) (From Dolphins through Cowboys) Tyvon Branch CB 6′0″ 204 Connecticut
Pick Analysis:
Branch is strong, fast and has started for four years. His measurables have been exceptional. Branch’s strong workout numbers compare to only five other players at his position and four have played in the Pro Bowl, while the fifth is a quality contributor in the NFL.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
There goes Dre Moore. I wasn’t too high on him anyway.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
LMN, you’re going to see an Oakland(or Los Angeles) v. Houston AFC Championship game in a few years
April 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Raiders will take Giacomini from Louisville or Nicks from Nebraska.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
some doofis on BSPN is talking crap about J Rock and the raiders receivers…typical
April 27th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Jerry: you’re welcome for noticing Hall never mentioned Washington!
We still have more fat to deal.
CT RAIDER
April 27th, 2008 at 9:51 am
BHP…
why should we trust you, last night you said they wouldn’t trade Fabian for a 3rd, now the did it for even less
April 27th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Any chance we give Seabass the boot this year. A lot of money for an average kicker. Great boot, just not accurate. He costs us too many close games every year.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:52 am
“# Coach on Wheels Says:
April 27th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Well, it’s nice to see Al is still in denial about the D.
1st RB McFadden
2nd CB D Hall (via trade)
3rd - none
4th - KR Branch
Wow. NO help in the front 7 of the D.
See Spot
See Spot Run
See Spot Run The Ball Down The Raiders Throat”
Looks that way, doesn’t it?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:52 am
LMN, then don’t
April 27th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Coutu is there and he is far better than Seabass.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Bye, Red Bryant
April 27th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Bryant off the board.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:52 am
so much for RED Dakota
April 27th, 2008 at 9:52 am
this draft is over…thanks Al
April 27th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Bye Bye Red Bryant
April 27th, 2008 at 9:52 am
seahawks took red bryant
April 27th, 2008 at 9:53 am
there goes red haha
April 27th, 2008 at 9:53 am
WE take OKAM
April 27th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Later Red…hope you suck, you big ass slouch..
April 27th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Damn! Red is gone
April 27th, 2008 at 9:53 am
south, Breno would be awesome
April 27th, 2008 at 9:53 am
what happened with pick 20?
19 (118) Houston Texans Adibi, Xavier LB
20 (119)Denver Broncos (From Redskins)
21 (120)Chicago Bears (From Buccaneers) Steltz, Craig S
April 27th, 2008 at 9:53 am
looks like we are going to have to live with the terd
April 27th, 2008 at 9:54 am
There goes “Red” Bryant
April 27th, 2008 at 9:54 am
I would love to get Breno!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Anybody know anything about Levelle Hawkins from Cal? Don’t watch much Pac 10 football.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Darrell Robertson DE Georgia Tech is the best player available in the draft right now………TAKE HIM!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:54 am
I can’t belive we have not addressed Defense, must be Al Davis and Rob Ryan hitting the scotch.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:54 am
It must be a OL that Cable has his eyes on with 125
April 27th, 2008 at 9:54 am
al would have passed on him anyhow. i think we go long-snapper @125.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:55 am
with big red gone, we might see Kiffin grab the nose tackle from his alma mater; Jason Shirley
April 27th, 2008 at 9:55 am
BHP…
I’m just a bit angry today. but I think you’re right the first pick seems like a real Al trade and pick…but is still don’t trust you =)
April 27th, 2008 at 9:55 am
LMN - I suspect you’re tracking the draft at NFL.COM. The Bronco’s pick said “Jack Williams CB” for a brief moment, then it refreshed and the spot was empty. NOt sure what happened.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:55 am
I wanted Adibi and Okam this morning.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Levelle Hawkins is good but his timed speed is not too impressive considering his slight build.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am
I love the idea of Jason Shirley, I think he will be available later though.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am
carl nicks nebraska was projjected 2nd or 3rd round and can step in a play RT hes massive, cornell green is better suited as a backup
April 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Do you think that was smart to give away Fabian, there is something there I don’t know everything those guy’s are there everday I’m not. They do what they think is best and I’m not privy to all things they do.
But that kid was drafted by AL DAVIS, that’s my opinion, what’s yours LMN
April 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Dallas just took a stud RB. He will be viewed as a steal in the future. Tashard Choice.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am
It´s allright, Frank Okam next and Tommy Blake later.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am
assassin, the BSPN tracker is decent right now, but the nfldraftscout tracker crashed
April 27th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Assasin…
yup, that site is totally screwed up. Only 1st round was transmitted here :/
April 27th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Jason Shirley will be there at 6th or 7th, like him too
April 27th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Jason Shirley in the 6th would be alright with me. He lacks stamina, but he’d be backup at best anyway.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Defensive line will be the pick!!
Who’s out there still??
April 27th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Excellent pick by the Boys. He is solid.
Kevn, How does Hawkins stack up to Jackson?
April 27th, 2008 at 9:58 am
I wake up and see we got a cornerback? A cornerback? I mean, what the hell? And we traded Fabe? I’m hearing dude can get converted to a safety so it might work out, but damn I hope we do some O-line/D-line shopping today…….
April 27th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Jason Shirley may not even be drafted, but he would be a good pick up
April 27th, 2008 at 9:58 am
assassin, you’re right about choice but he’ll be barried on the depth chart for a while
April 27th, 2008 at 9:59 am
yeah shirley would be 7th or UDFA,
our next pick could be Carl Nicks, maybe Tony Hills, or one of the OLB’s
maybe steve justice, he would be a good fit for us
April 27th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Okam is a last resort pick…fat and lazy, but talented and smart…better than nothing I guess.
Still, Al will select a lockerroom manager or towel boy @ 125.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:59 am
what about andy crooks, he is a big Linebacker
April 27th, 2008 at 9:59 am
S&B, he’s more of a pure KR
April 27th, 2008 at 10:00 am
John David Booty
April 27th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Why take Choice and Jones?
April 27th, 2008 at 10:00 am
were next
April 27th, 2008 at 10:00 am
hawkins hawkins
April 27th, 2008 at 10:00 am
we’re up next………..
April 27th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Okam is too similar to Gerard Warren, I hope they dont pick him
April 27th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Better make this pick count.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:01 am
robertson, lets go
April 27th, 2008 at 10:01 am
How about Erin Henderson as next pick?
April 27th, 2008 at 10:01 am
hurry up bum ass redskins
April 27th, 2008 at 10:01 am
D.J. Hall is available. Big guy with hands. Cmon kiff, pull the plug!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:02 am
You’re right about Choice being tucked in the Depth Chart Tommy. Perhaps he’s insurance/leverage for Barber negotiations. Jerry can trade Barber and accumulate more picks next year…genius.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:02 am
PICK DARRELL ROBERTSON!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:02 am
We are on the Clock….Cross your Fingers!!!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:02 am
carl nicks
April 27th, 2008 at 10:02 am
here we go!!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:03 am
here we go
April 27th, 2008 at 10:03 am
HAWKINS!! - WR
April 27th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Were on the CLOCK!!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Thee Oakland Raidas are on the clock!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:03 am
We just traded the pick
April 27th, 2008 at 10:03 am
BSPN’s tracker is okay, thanks whoever ti was
April 27th, 2008 at 10:03 am
line help please
April 27th, 2008 at 10:03 am
…kidding, i couldn’t resist. I’m sorry.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Hawkins or Robertson!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
???????????????
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
I QUIT!!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
SON OF A…
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
okay, who?
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
lol…that sucks, who the f is ahmand shields?
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
lol, a wr.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
i guess we dont play with lines in the nfl anymore
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Shields???
April 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Arman Sheilds? Sleeper maybe?
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
SHEILDS?
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Jeeeeebus
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
that guy was a 7th rounder at best, come on AL
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
noooooooooooooooo
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Shields is one of my favorite players in the entire draft, i wanted a lineman, but i can live with Shields
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
why not Justice?
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Don´t like it.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
I like him, he had a good combine, but 4th round come on.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
an oft injured wr with knee issues, isnt that y we have javon walker?
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
WTF???? I am not as football savey as some, but I don’t understand this pick.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
I guess they don’t play the game with linemen anymore, huh?
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
DOES ANYONE HAVE ESPN INSIDER”
Overall: Shields redshirted his first year at Richmond. In his first three active seasons (2004-’06), he played in 34 games and combined for 146 receptions for 1,805 yards (12.4 average) and 13 touchdowns. He shredded Vanderbilt for 12 catches and 107 yards in the 2007 opener but in the Spiders’ second game suffered a knee injury that essentially cost him the season. (Shields returned weeks later to start and make a 14-yard catch against Rhode Island, but didn’t play again the rest of the year.) He also missed Richmond’s final game of 2006 because of an injury. Shields has the tools to develop into a reliable sub-package receiver and he started off the 2007 season with a bang catching 12 passes against Division I Vanderbilt. However, a knee injury forced him to miss most of the rest of the season and the injury coupled with the fact that he lacks … For complete overview, strengths and weaknesses, login above or become an Insider.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
WE HAVE COMPLETELY BLOWN THIS DRAFT
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
SIMILAR TO THE MOSS TRADE, WE GET NOTHING OUT OF THIS JUST RID OF DEA WEIGHT
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
actually bart he was a 3rd or 4th rounder
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Arman Shields
Height: 6-03/4 | Weight: 194 | 40-Time: 4.44
Official Bio
Strengths:
Nice size and bulk…Good timed speed and can get some separation..Decent route runner…Excellent hands…Good body control…Is tough and aggressive..Works the middle of the field….Adequate blocker…Consistent and productive…Return ability?
Weaknesses:
Isn’t very explosive and lacks a burst…Marginal ball skills…Not a great leaper…Is not very strong or physical…He may have some health and durability issues…Not real elusive and won’t do much after the catch…Level of competition is a concern.
Notes:
Had his senior season cut short by a knee injury…Nice small school prospect who could be undervalued after not playing much in ‘07…Tested extremely well at the Scouting Combine ( finished in the top ten at his position in all seven of the main events )…May never be a star but has the talent to make a roster and contribute.
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April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
lol, he got tackled by the grass…great pick Al.
We have no needs on defense…jeeeezus.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
What the hell is goin on??????
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
If we go offense, why not where we need help? but overall why not go D?
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
PHUCK
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Arman Shields
Strengths: Has adequate foot speed and can get a clean release working against press coverage. Possesses good top-end speed, tracks the ball well and can stretch the field. Reads defenses well and can locate seams when sees zone coverage. Uses shoulder to set up breaks and can get inside leverage on defensive backs. Tough and is fearless going over the middle. Catches the ball in-stride and is fluid turning upfield. Stays focused and makes tough catches in traffic. Catches the ball away from frame and isn’t going to drop many passes that should catch. Takes pride in blocking and flashes the ability to sustain once in position. Shows good restraint rather than getting flagged for clipping when can’t get into position but also has a mean streak and flashes a powerful punch when is able to square up. Plays with emotion and is a competitor. Has experience returning kickoffs and can contribute on special teams.
Weaknesses: Undersized, lacks the frame to comfortably add weight and is going to get pushed around by bigger corners. While is smooth getting in and out of cuts and runs adequate routes, lacks the burst to consistently separate from man coverage. Doesn’t time jumps well and isn’t going to win many jump balls at this point. Is faster than quick, lacks the elusiveness to make defenders miss in the open field and isn’t a big-play threat after the catch. Runs too upright and takes some big hits. Played at a small school and there is some concern about ability to adjust to the speed of the game at the NFL level. Missed 2006 season finale with an injury, missed ten games with a season-ending knee injury in 2007 and durability is a concern.
Scouts, Inc.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
hes was projected as a late round pick or free agent…hmmmm
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
f on the draft
April 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
While I’m not happy about missing out on all these DTs, remember this: there is no better team than the Raiders regarding pulling out DTs very late in the draft..
Grady Jackson
La’Roi Glover
Rod Coleman
Tomy Kelly
Terdell Sands
April 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am
A freakin’ WR what the hell is going on over there.
This is one of Al DAVIS drafts for sure. he has told his coaches and scouts you have McFadden now I want to bring some speed back to this team.
This draft has Big AL written all over it
April 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am
6-1, 194 - 4.44 speed
April 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am
wow, Al Davis has lost all credibility. We are once again gonna end up with late round lineman
April 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am
DEAD WEIGHT
April 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am
we could at least be stocking our lines with depths instead of drafting players who wont ever play in the nfl
April 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am
speed speed speed…….i wanted Goff
April 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am
we need new people to scout the draft and to draft
April 27th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Ronald Curry 2.0
April 27th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Dakota; I was sitting here reading your comment about our trade (you said we;ll p/u a wr or another db) and I said to myself… “not this time”. We have a plan.
HAHAHAHAHHHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAAHAHAH
OH MY LORD!
CT RAIDER