Darrell Stuckey, FS, Kansas
Ht: 5' 11" Wt: 205
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: Stuckey is another try-hard prospect. Not blessed with overwhelming speed, he will come in and help on special teams immediately. He is also capable to fill in as an injury replacement at the safety position.
Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Stood out as a junior but posted a disappointing senior season and did not stand out at the Shrine game. Moved around well enough at the Combine to warrant re-evaluating junior tape and is athletic enough to warrant interest as a solid No. 3 safety.
NFL projection: Mid-round pick.
111.) Seattle Seahawks
Walter Thurmond, CB, Oregon
Ht: 5' 11" Wt: 189
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: Injuries have caused Thurmond to drop this far. An excellent prospect if he can stay healthy, he could possibly turn into a very good starter.
Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Lean, long-limbed, athletic cover man who might have warranted interest in the first two rounds had he not blown out his knee as a senior. Durability will affect his draft value, but possesses starter-caliber athletic ability, quickness and ball skills and offers versatility as a return man. Value selection if he can stay healthy.
NFL projection: Third- to fourth-round pick.
112.) New York Jets
Joe McKnight, RB, Southern Cal
Ht: 5' 11" Wt: 198
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: The knock on McKnight is that he is not a tough runner. With the Jets already having two backs that are more power than finesse, McKnight could come in as a good change of pace back. I believe this spells the end of Leon Washington's Jets' career.
Lindy’s Sports scouting report: Capable of making defenders miss in tight quarters due to breathtaking lateral agility and sudden acceleration, McKnight will supply big plays. But for all the hype, his production and consistency at USC was a bit underwhelming. His lanky build and only average strength are of concern to scouts who wonder if he can prove to be anything more than a change-of-pace back at the next level.
113.) New England Patriots
Aaron Hernandez, TE, Florida
Ht: 6' 2" Wt: 245
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: I'm suspicious of the reasons that Hernandez has fallen this far as he was rated to go a round or two higher. An excellent all-around player, he needs to get stronger and develop his game in certain areas but the Pats, once again, got excellent value out of a fourth-round draft pick.
Lindy’s Sports scouting report: Not big or strong enough to compete as an inline blocker, Hernandez’s appeal is as a matchup nightmare and he could be moved to H-back. Blessed with good quickness as a route-runner, surprising strength and balance after the catch and sticky, reliable hands. He could make an immediate impact.
114.) Baltimore Ravens
Dennis Pitta, TE, BYU
Ht: 6' 4" Wt 245
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: Pitta is a classic 'tweener: bigger than a wide receiver yet probably too small to be a full-time tight end, he is an extremely intriguing prospect. The Ravens can use him right away to create matchup problems against line backers.
Lindy’s Sports scouting report: Although he’s a better blocker than most think, the three-time first-team All-mountain West Pick might struggle to convince NFL teams he can be more than situational receiving option. Pitta must prove he has the agility and strong hands to handle coverage from top-flight linebackers.
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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