Trevard Lindley, CB, Kentucky
Ht: 5' 11" Wt: 183
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: Lindley is a small corner with a history of injury concerns. The reason why he was drafted is his excellent ball skills. He always seems to be around the football either knocking it down or intercepting it.
Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Battled ankle pain as a senior but was a very productive four-year starter despite entering the program weighing 154 pounds. Lean, underpowered, finesse cover man who lacks the physicality and toughness to withstand the pro game and could struggle to stick on a roster.
NFL projection: Late draftable pick.
106.) Oakland Raiders
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
Ht: 6’ 6 3/8” Wt: 314
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: A rare athlete, Campbell's physical abilities have not related directly to his play - yet. Rumored to be Oakland's first round pick, they did an excellent job of selecting him in the appropriate place as he is a developmental prospect.
Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Looks like the eighth wonder of the world and is a first-round cinch on talent alone but is far from a finished product and should be considered a developmental project at this stage in his career. Still must learn how to run block and polish his feet and technique in pass protection and prove he can stay healthy. A bold decision maker will likely gamble on his great upside in the first round, hinging on his “special” talent and banking that he will be able to hone his athletic gifts. Is most ideally suited for a zone-blocking scheme. A gamble-on-greatness pick.
NFL projection: First-round pick.
Lindy’s Sports scouting report: A starter at left tackle since his sophomore season, teams consider Campbell a top 50 prospect because of his frame, length and agility. But his relative lack of experience and consistency as a run blocker both on the line and in space will make scouts wonder if he’ll be an elite player on the next level.
107.) Buffalo Bills
Marcus Easley, WR, Connecticut
Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 210
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: Easley is an intriguing prospect in the fact that he has great height, weight, speed ratio. He will need time to develop, but unfortunately does not have a lot of depth in front of him.
Lindy’s Sports scouting report: After sitting out football during his first year at UConn, Easley walked on and spent his first three seasons primarily blocking for a run-first team. He impressed during spring drills last year, finally earning a scholarship, and went on to catch 48 passes. Easley is still extremely raw, but has a good combination of size, speed and willingness to block.
108.) Oakland Raiders
Jacoby Ford, WR, Clemson
Ht: 5' 9" Wt: 186
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: Ford is blazing fast. The problem is it seems to be more track speed than actual football speed. Perhaps he can help out on special teams, but I don't see him developing into a full-time receiver for the Raiders.
Lindy’s Sports scouting report: Due to his dynamic speed, Ford is often miscast only as a deep threat. He showed improved toughness across the middle and attention to detail as a route-runner in 2009, emerging for the first time in his career as Clemson’s leading receiver. His 56 receptions for 779 yards and six touchdowns earned him second-team All-ACC honors.
109.) Chicago Bears
Corey Wootton, DE, Northwestern
Ht: 6' 6" Wt: 270
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: An injury caused Wootton to fall this far. Wootton should have been drafted much higher because he is a physically huge prospect and one of the few traditional 4-3 defensive end prospects in this draft. The Bears are hoping Wootton's injury heals, and he can develop into a starting DE.
Lindy’s Sports scouting report: NFL defensive coordinators covet edge players with Wootton’s length and speed because of the difficulties they present against the pass and run. Both 3-4 and 4-3 defenses could use his skills, meaning several teams will consider taking him in the first round, especially if workouts prove his knee is 100 percent recovered from a 2008 ACL tear that slowed him in ’09.
Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695
GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/
Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332
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