12-10-2014, 12:17 PM
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/a...99721.html
Here are some notable players and notes from the article
Amari Cooper Alabama- "He's a top-10 player," said one scout. "Excellent hands. Very explosive and fast. One of the better route runners to come out in a long, long time. Very skilled. Had big-time production. Only thing that's starting to creep up on him is a few injuries."
Kevin White WVU- "He's more of a (Larry) Fitzgerald type receiver in that he doesn't have great speed. I never see him beat people deep. But (if) he is even with them he's going to get the ball. Very good player."
Davante Parker Louisville- "He's got size, speed and was dominating at the end of the season. He looks a little faster than White."
Brandon Scherff Iowa- "Not unlike (Bryan) Bulaga," one scout said. "Little short-armed. Kind of like a Sam Baker kind of tackle with the Falcons but he could be a really good guard."
Andrus Peat Stanford- "He's got everything," one scout said. "Size, the bend, the feet, the tenacity."
Marcus Mariota Oregon- "He's clearly the best," said one scout. "He's perfect for the new breed of football. He knows how to play the spread-option stuff pretty good and he can throw."
Marcus Mariota Oregon- "I don't think of (Andrew) Luck at all," another scout said. "Luck was born to be an NFL quarterback. Mariota's probably a more complete player than Colin Kaepernick but more of the athlete type."
Jameis Winston FSU- He has an uncanny ability to know what's around him and get himself out of trouble," one scout said. "He's not that impressive on some throws but he's the reason they're undefeated."
Melvin Gordon Wisconsin- "He's a bigger version of Jamaal Charles," one scout said. "He'll run 4.42. He's really good."
Todd Gurley Georgia- "He was a top-five talent before the injury," said one scout. "He's special. I don't think he'll ever run before (the draft) but you don't need him to because he's so fast on film. Not a lot of wear and tear on him because they rotate so many backs."
Leonard Williams USC- "Top-five pick," said one scout. "He was 312 during two-a-days, 300 now. He'll run in the 4.7s. And he's a great kid."
Randy Gregory Nebraska- "Gregory's the pass rusher," said one scout. "He's taller than DeMarcus (Ware) but he's got some of that sneaky stuff in him."
Dante Fowler Florida- "quick, athletic, physical. A stud. He's first round."
Shane Ray Missouri- "Ray gets off the ball as good as Gregory," said one scout. "Plays with a lot of effort. I keep hearing Gregory is the best one in this draft but I think he looks lean, thin. I don't see him holding the edge a lot."
Shilique Calhoun Michigan State - "Calhoun should be a guy that plays the run and plays the pass, which is kind of a rarity," said one scout. "He's got size, strength, production. He's got a game that will just continue to get better."
Vic Beasley Clemson- "He'll be a rusher," said one scout. "Beasley is a better football player. He can really run. He understands leverage. They don't crush him."
Benardrick McKinney Ms St- "He makes plays," one scout said. "He's big. We don't know if he can run yet. I don't know if he's a dinosaur or he's a new-breed 'backer."
Denzel Perryman Miami- "He's short, But he's got a really good nose for the football."
Shaq Thompson Washington- "Really good athlete," one scout said. "Not great instincts but he's got a chance. He's the best athlete on that team. He could be the best running back. He's just running around being an athlete. First round."
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu Oregon- "He'd be much better playing him in the slot," said one scout. "Good tackler, good blitzer, around the football. Little stiff. Probably not great top-end speed."
Marcus Peters Washington- "He tried to strangle a coach on the sidelines," one scout said. "Then they let him back on the team and he did it all over again. Try selling that to your head coach."
Landon Collins Alabama- "I thought he was better than Green Bay's guy (Ha Ha Clinton-Dix)," said one scout. "Little better movement. Coming out of there he probably will be (a first-round pick)."
Gerod Holliman Louisville- "He needs to go back to school," said one scout. "He's horrible. He can't make a tackle to save his life. He's got pretty good instincts but he's not that athletic."
Here are some notable players and notes from the article
Amari Cooper Alabama- "He's a top-10 player," said one scout. "Excellent hands. Very explosive and fast. One of the better route runners to come out in a long, long time. Very skilled. Had big-time production. Only thing that's starting to creep up on him is a few injuries."
Kevin White WVU- "He's more of a (Larry) Fitzgerald type receiver in that he doesn't have great speed. I never see him beat people deep. But (if) he is even with them he's going to get the ball. Very good player."
Davante Parker Louisville- "He's got size, speed and was dominating at the end of the season. He looks a little faster than White."
Brandon Scherff Iowa- "Not unlike (Bryan) Bulaga," one scout said. "Little short-armed. Kind of like a Sam Baker kind of tackle with the Falcons but he could be a really good guard."
Andrus Peat Stanford- "He's got everything," one scout said. "Size, the bend, the feet, the tenacity."
Marcus Mariota Oregon- "He's clearly the best," said one scout. "He's perfect for the new breed of football. He knows how to play the spread-option stuff pretty good and he can throw."
Marcus Mariota Oregon- "I don't think of (Andrew) Luck at all," another scout said. "Luck was born to be an NFL quarterback. Mariota's probably a more complete player than Colin Kaepernick but more of the athlete type."
Jameis Winston FSU- He has an uncanny ability to know what's around him and get himself out of trouble," one scout said. "He's not that impressive on some throws but he's the reason they're undefeated."
Melvin Gordon Wisconsin- "He's a bigger version of Jamaal Charles," one scout said. "He'll run 4.42. He's really good."
Todd Gurley Georgia- "He was a top-five talent before the injury," said one scout. "He's special. I don't think he'll ever run before (the draft) but you don't need him to because he's so fast on film. Not a lot of wear and tear on him because they rotate so many backs."
Leonard Williams USC- "Top-five pick," said one scout. "He was 312 during two-a-days, 300 now. He'll run in the 4.7s. And he's a great kid."
Randy Gregory Nebraska- "Gregory's the pass rusher," said one scout. "He's taller than DeMarcus (Ware) but he's got some of that sneaky stuff in him."
Dante Fowler Florida- "quick, athletic, physical. A stud. He's first round."
Shane Ray Missouri- "Ray gets off the ball as good as Gregory," said one scout. "Plays with a lot of effort. I keep hearing Gregory is the best one in this draft but I think he looks lean, thin. I don't see him holding the edge a lot."
Shilique Calhoun Michigan State - "Calhoun should be a guy that plays the run and plays the pass, which is kind of a rarity," said one scout. "He's got size, strength, production. He's got a game that will just continue to get better."
Vic Beasley Clemson- "He'll be a rusher," said one scout. "Beasley is a better football player. He can really run. He understands leverage. They don't crush him."
Benardrick McKinney Ms St- "He makes plays," one scout said. "He's big. We don't know if he can run yet. I don't know if he's a dinosaur or he's a new-breed 'backer."
Denzel Perryman Miami- "He's short, But he's got a really good nose for the football."
Shaq Thompson Washington- "Really good athlete," one scout said. "Not great instincts but he's got a chance. He's the best athlete on that team. He could be the best running back. He's just running around being an athlete. First round."
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu Oregon- "He'd be much better playing him in the slot," said one scout. "Good tackler, good blitzer, around the football. Little stiff. Probably not great top-end speed."
Marcus Peters Washington- "He tried to strangle a coach on the sidelines," one scout said. "Then they let him back on the team and he did it all over again. Try selling that to your head coach."
Landon Collins Alabama- "I thought he was better than Green Bay's guy (Ha Ha Clinton-Dix)," said one scout. "Little better movement. Coming out of there he probably will be (a first-round pick)."
Gerod Holliman Louisville- "He needs to go back to school," said one scout. "He's horrible. He can't make a tackle to save his life. He's got pretty good instincts but he's not that athletic."