DJ Law Attributes
Strengths Speed: DJ is arguable one of the fastest receivers coming into the draft. During college DJ was a sprinter, and won many state championships. Law clocked in a 40-meter dash of 4.41 seconds, which is quite impressive. Through high school we saw DJ play a deep threat role in his most of his games. His speed is simply his biggest asset, and has played to it very well. Vision: Now this will be something to track at the pro level, but during college DJ's vision was simply remarkable. They had a whole playbook set on hitch passes for DJ. DJ would have his route planned out even before the ball got to him, he could see gaps like no other. Weakness: Route Running: Now there is no denying DJ straight line speed, however some times he is not able to build up to that speed. It has been noted that DJ can struggle beating the defender off of the line, which can cause some problems in DJs game. Also route running to the inside of the field is an area of note for his pro coach and trainers. DJ can sometimes get lost while running across the middle of the field. Getting tangled up with fellow receivers, or simply not knowing when to hit the gap with speed. Consistency: Now this is completely up to DJ to control. We have seen DJ go on real hot streaks, but then hit real cold streaks. DJ will have to find the internal motivation every game to keep improving and working his hardest. However, this does fall on the coach providing the right environment for the player, and giving him the proper chances. Right now having DJ sitting on the sidelines is not something I would be doing. I guess we will see how it plays out when DJ gets in his first game.
Overview
Wes Washington was an elite recruit out of California, where he doubled as a state champion track star. Only seeing the field at Ohio State as a situational deep threat as a freshman (23 catches, 443 yards, 6 TDs), Washington broke out as a sophomore, showing the ability to be an every-down receiver capable of running a diverse range of routes and being a threat anywhere on the field. He followed up a stellar sophomore campaign with a dominant junior one, making plays with an unstable quarterback situation. His raw speed and agility would be intriguing on their own, but this isn't a project player. This guy can come in a be a #1 option on day one. Analysis Strengths World-class track speed. Elite body control and ballerina-like footwork. Legitimate threat to score every time he touches the ball. Not reliant on good quarterback play. Weaknesses Wasn't asked to block at Ohio State, so his impact in the run game is unknown. Little experience returning punts or kicks. Tends to start thinking about where he's going to go before he has actually brought the ball in. Bottom Line Rare speed, immediate impact player. Will be a day one starter in the NSFL. Moderate floor, high ceiling player with the ability to break away on any play. Draft Comparison: Randy Moss Code: 219 Words
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Wyatt Fulton OLB - Colorado State [/div] [div align=\\\"center\\\"] Wyatt Fulton set himself apart from the rest of the Mountain West. Part of a conference commonly considered to be middle tier and thus producing talents less talented than those in the power conferences - Wyatt Fulton has come to show that players in the MWC are deserving of not only a chance but of praise. Fulton spent two seasons playing both outside linebacker and defensive end for the Colorado State Rams. The walk-on freshman stole the job from an established senior starter with his fantastic camp and a four sack performance against North Carolina in the first game of the season. Fulton has showed over his two seasons playing for the Rams that his agility and speed are top notch for such a young player. His ability duck or bend around offensive lineman has given him the nickname Plastic Man by his teammates. Fulton has shown tremendous acceleration for a man of near 250lbs and with proper development could be one of the fastest linebackers in the NSFL. Fulton isn't a distraction personality in the locker room. Wyatt has shown himself to be a very team first individual and, despite taking the most defensive snap of any player on the Rams last season, has shown on multiple occasions he would switch spots or rotate out for other players that may fit a scheme better - all while not being a drama queen. Fulton brings hardwork, a sense of humor and oodles of talent to the team that takes him. Given his dedication to his craft we have Fulton being one of the most impactful players from this draft and give him a draft grade of A+. Strengths: Speed, Agility, Strength, Intelligence Weaknesses: Hands [/div]
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Stanislaw Maddox is a Cornerback coming out of the University of Cincinnati. Stanislaw first got into Football at his High School after signing up just to play with his friends. Starting off as a wideout, Stanislaw developed quickly and by his junior year, he was the star of the offense. After High School Stanislaw chased his academic goals first and applied to the University of Cincinnati who happily accepted him and provided an athletic scholarship. He spent his first season playing as the 2nd string wideout providing lack luster results and just before his sophomore year began, the failed prospect changed his position to CB. This change brought great success as Stanislaw ended his sophomore season with 3INTs 1TD, 7PDs, and 31 Tackles. During the following off-season Stanislaw was reported to be promoted to CB 1 and was given high amounts of praise from his coaches. The promotion and praise, were no mistakes as Stanislaw went on to rack up 10INTs, 2TDs, 18PDs, and and 46 Tackles! Stanislaw is now coming into the NSFL Draft as a great man to man CB, but opinions on him vary greatly, some Mock Drafts place him going in the 1st round! While other Mock Drafts have him falling to as low as a 12th round pick. What lies ahead from the young kid is unknown, but with so many mixed opinions on him, nothing can be predicted. Strengths: Stanislaw is coming into the draft as one of the faster CBs, showing teams that he is the man you want chasing down the quick WRs. With his speed comes excellent agility, giving Stanislaw the ability to grab the ball out of the air with ease. Finally Stanislaw has the intelligence to get the job done. After being a WR himself, Stanislaw is well-aware on the tricks his opponent will try to use against him and he knows how to beat the tricks! Weakness: Stanislaw isn't exactly the strongest player on the field and his tackling skills are questionable when playing against other NSFL prospects. If his opponent is able to beat him out and grab the ball, there's a 50/50 chance the WR breaks away or not. Emotions. Emotions. Emotions. Stanislaw is not someone you would describe as calm on the field. Stanislaw is controlled by his emotions when playing, showing anger and frustration during poor play and enough excitement to hype up even the opposing team fans during excellent play. He is a wild card due to this make or break feature of his. Summary Stanislaw is a ball-hawking CB, who isn't afraid to go up against the very best. But his emotions can often take over and either improve or diminish his play.
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The definition of an impact player, Hendrix was named an All-American as a receiver and returner in each of his two starting seasons in high school. A highly touted prep prospect who turned down Ohio State, Oklahoma and Notre Dame, among others, to sign with Baylor, Hendrix appeared well on his way toward establishing himself as a starter as a true freshman before suffering a horrific toe injury.
After accumulating more than 7,800 all-purpose yards in four years, Hendrix is a threat to score on every carry (scored eleven career rushing touchdowns), reception (35) or return (three punts, two kickoffs). His solid frame, speed, and elusiveness are reminiscent of an early Joey Galloway and could translate into a top 15 selection. Hendrix is eligible to enter the draft this spring because he missed his true freshman season with a toe injury suffered in July practices. Positives: Explosive straight-line speed and quickness out of his breaks. Can make defenders miss in tight quarters. Natural playmaker who is a threat to score -- from any distance -- on every snap. Versatile athlete who can make plays in the running, receiving or return games. Natural pass catcher. Good body control to contort in space and make the spectacular reception. High-points passes and is an explosive leaper. High effort player. Courageous over the middle. Blocks downfield. Showed mental toughness in returning after a horrific toe injury. Negatives: Still developing as a route-runner. Relies on his athletic ability at this point, and doesn't explode out of his cuts as well as he could. Requires a medical check on his toe. 263 words
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[div align=center][span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%']Player[/span] || Draft Profile || Updates [div align=center][SELECT style="background-color:black; color:brown; font-family:Arial; font-size: 16px; width: 400px; "][br][OPTION]Kendrick Hendrix || Colorado Yeti WR || 304 TPE [OPTION] [OPTION]-Drafted #46 Overall by Colorado [OPTION]-Height: 6'1'' || Weight: 202 lbs [OPTION]-Number: 83 [OPTION]-Type: Route-Runner [OPTION] [OPTION]-Skills: [OPTION]-Speed: 87 || Agility: 80 || Hands: 77 [OPTION]-Endurance: 70 [OPTION]-Intelligence: 58 [OPTION]-Strength: 50 [OPTION]-Run-Block: 23 || Pass-Block: 16 [OPTION] [OPTION]-S1 Stats: **Pro-Bowler** [OPTION]-Record: 8-6 || Targets: 110 [OPTION]-Receptions: 69 || Drops: 28 [OPTION]-Rec. Yards: 868 || Rec. TDs: 4 [OPTION]-Yards Per: 12.6 || Long: 45 [OPTION] [OPTION]-S1 Playoff Stats: **Ultimus Finalists** [OPTION]-Record: 1-1 || Targets: 12 [OPTION]-Receptions: 7 || Drops: 2 [OPTION]-Rec. Yards: 87 || Rec. TDs: 0 [OPTION]-Yards Per: 12.4 || Long: 22 [OPTION] [OPTION]-S2 Stats: [OPTION]-Record: 3-1 || Targets: 38 [OPTION]-Receptions: 19 || Drops: 3 [OPTION]-Rec. Yards: 294 || Rec. TDs: 1 [OPTION]-Yards Per: 15.5 || Long: 42 [SELECT style="background-color:black; color:brown; font-family:Arial; font-size: 16px; width: 400px; "][br][OPTION]Chet Fische || Colorado Yeti || General Manager
John Canton - CB, Ohio
Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 Arm Length: 30" Hands: 10" 40 yard: 4.59 Vert: 39.5" Broad: 126.5" Summary: Canton was not the most elite high school recruit and ultimately ended up at a school that guaranteed more play time. At Ohio he demonstrated his elite athleticism and skill by setting school records for PBUs and INTs in only 2 years as a starter. Canton always seemed to know where the ball would be, and his explosive reaction allowed him to be there before the receiver. Strengths: At the time of the writing, Canton is the smartest eligible CB, and his Wonderlic score of 38 seems to confirm not only that, but also his quick decision making. Canton can recognize and react to plays incredibly fast, making him a dangerous force in zone coverage. That quick thinking is helped out by explosive agility, allowing Canton to frequently be in a position to make a play on the ball, which often results in an INT due to his above average hand skill and size. Weaknesses: A slower 40 is a confirmation of what we already knew. Canton's top speed is lacking. While he may hit his top speed quickly, it isn't going to wow anyone at full go. He can get beat on man to man go routes against faster receivers, and isn't usually going to catch up if he gets beaten badly enough. His strength and tackling technique leave some to be required, and he could benefit from a professional training staff. But it's nothing that can't be improved by the right team and coaches. Conclusion: While his strength and speed may be a bit lacking, his intelligence, technique, and agility more than make up for it. A soft spoken man with no off field issues, he can bring a positive influence? to a locker room. As a film junkie he will be an asset both on and off the field, and won't be surprised come game day. If a team is looking for a corner to lock down one side of the field, you can't go wrong with Canton.
Jason Spearhead || Defensive End || Alabama || 6'4" 285 lbs
Strengths Has the look and size of a tremendous football player. A naturally gifted athletic freak, Spearhead stands almost 6'5" (officially measures at 6'4") and little to no body fat can be found. Has great straight line speed for his size and build. Twitchy muscles and a litany of first step moves provides him a great advantage against most outside linemen. Will abuse slow footed tackles all day. Great pad level on his rushes and has tremendously long arms. Has an innate aggressiveness that keeps his motor running for all four quarters. A vocal leader inside the locker room, Spearhead was a key figure for Alabama in his Senior year. Weaknesses While being one of his biggest assets, his aggression is also at times a flaw in his game as well. Over shoots his angles and struggles to stop on a dime around the edge. Mobile QBs can give him issues when this happens. Not a very polished run stopper. Was flagged multiple times in college for targeting. Not well versed in complex schemes. Overview Spearhead has the look and potential of a future All-Pro defensive end, but needs a healthy amount of work to become a three down player at the next level. Has an incredible instinct for the defensive side of the ball, but needs to spend more time in the playbook. Ultimately, Spearhead has the talent of a top round pick but with the risk of not playing up to it at all times.
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Mayran Jackson is a playmaker on defense and there is no reason why his skills won't be snatched up early. Jackson's overall talent is geared toward covering the field and making sure that big play doesn't happen. He might be one of the fastest prospects in the upcoming draft on both sides of the ball. Mayran provides teams with great coverage ability but also a threat to blitz at the line of scrimmage. His knack for making the big play gets him into many highlight packages.
Jackson has that break away speed and smooth hands. Scouts have said his big hands provide an easy target for opposing quarterbacks to unsuspectingly throw into. Mayran led his West Virginia Mountaineers team in tackles in his Sophomore and Junior years and also led them in interceptions. Voted a team captain by his peers and was a runner-up for the Chuck Bednarik award given annually to the NCAA player voted to be the Top Defensive Player of the Year. Mayran goes into the NSFL draft as junior and without a prior injury history on record. Jackson was able to pick up 12 total sacks in his NCAA career which sit him alone for first on the programs all-time list for secondary players. |
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