2009 NFL Draft Thread

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From SI.com

 

BIOGRAPHY: Former running back who moved into the starting lineup as a senior and then posted 29 tackles and 10.5 tackles for loss.

 

POSITIVES: Relatively athletic defensive end with adequate size/speed numbers. Moves well on his feet, plays with balance, and fluid making plays in all directions of the field. Keeps his pads low to the ground, stays within his pass rush angles, and quickly gets into the backfield to disrupt the action. Works his hands throughout the play, and rarely off his feet.

 

NEGATIVES: Lacks top first-step quickness. Does not show a burst of speed. Raw at the position, and does too much thinking rather than playmaking.

 

ANALYSIS: After bouncing around as a reserve early in his Texas career, Melton may have finally found a home at defensive end. He possesses the build for a two-gap lineman, yet he is a developmental prospect who needs a lot of work on his overall game.

 

PROJECTION: Seventh Round

 

After reading this, I stand corrected. I thought he was a late 4th to mid 5th pick. I knew the Bears would pick him eventually, as they loved him at the Texas pro day. But yeah, they coulda waited til the 5th most likely.

It sounds like the guy MIGHT justify using that pick on him, but still...they could have taken someone else and got him later. He'd easily still be there on our next pick for sure.

 

I love his athletic ability. Anybody who can move from RB to starting DE for one of the best teams in the country is definitely worth keeping an eye on. However, it was a reach. The Bears clearly like rare athletic ability, so DJ Moore should have been strongly considered with his 3-story building vertical jump.

 

I really like Melton. Being he has played the position just for a couple of years after being in the backfield his entire football career. He may take a year or two to develop but he has the potential, low risk high reward. He is very athletic for a big guy.

[Guest]

Either Meredith or Robinson is there for the taking.

[Vanilla Ice]

WHY

[Butterscup1679666578]

jesus christ pick KC

[Butterscup1679666578]

oh wow

[Jehrico]

Duke...Duke...Duke...

[Butterscup1679666578]

duke robinson is my first choice here.

[Magnetic Curses]

what about xavier fulton?

[Guest]

I'd take either and be just giddy with joy. And we have another pick in 14 more spots. Day 2 is awesome!

[Butterscup1679666578]

ugh.

[Balsa]

BWAAA??!!!

[burnt out cubbie fan]

OH NO ANOTHER WR FROM ABILENE CHRISTIAN!!!!!

[minnesotacubsfan]

wtf

[Tracer Bullet]

wtf

[Magnetic Curses]

speed speed speed. i like it.

[Guest]

Are you freakin' kidding me?

 

How do you ignore the offensive line here?

[manbearcub]

is this guy tall? he better be

[Jehrico]

Didn't umm...see that one coming...

 

Does he come with wee man or any of the other jacka** show members?

[Banedon]

is this guy tall? he better be

 

Height: 5'11½"

Weight: 185 lbs

[Butterscup1679666578]

Strengths:

Smooth athlete...Adequate height...Outstanding timed speed...Quick with great acceleration and a burst...Soft, reliable hands...Good body control and ball skills...Elusive...Nice vision and instincts...Solid route runner...Vertical threat who can really separate...Terrific production.

 

Weaknesses:

Doesn't have the ideal bulk that you look for...Not very strong...Won't break a lot of tackles...Trys hard but isn't a great blocker...Worked as a return man but didn't stand out...Is facing a big jump in competition.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

Johnny Knox (WR)

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 185

College: Abilene Christian

Conference: Lone Star

Hometown: Houston, TX

High School: Channelview

View Combine Page >>

 

Combine Results:

40 Yard Dash : 4.34 seconds

Vertical Jump : 35.0 inches

Broad Jump : 122.0 inches

3 Cone Drill : 6.81 seconds

20 Yard Shuttle : 4.15 seconds

[Balsa]

is this guy tall? he better be

Six foot, 185.

[Butterscup1679666578]

too many good OL left to make that pick there, IMO.

[Magnetic Curses]

is this guy tall? he better be

Six foot, 185.

 

he ran a sub 4.4 at the combine.

[Tracer Bullet]

so Cutler throws it as far as he can and Knox runs under it?