Kyle Boller, QB, Cal

 

 

Jordan: He’s a tremendous athlete but I don’t see that incredible arm strength they were claiming he had…his arm looks flimsy and his deeper passes often flutter, though he shows some natural touch, and he lacks the ability to stick it into a tight space…he has SOME intangibles but I don’t see him as a long-term starter anywhere in this league. He’s too raw.

 

Set Up-5-

Delivery-4+

Read Coverages-5-

Throw Short-4+

Throw Deep-5+

Mobility-6

Leadership-4

 

Overall Rating: 4.9^

 

 

 

Kordell Stewart, QB, Colorado

 

 

Jordan: He’s an athlete, but he needs to be used in the “slash” role…that’s his deal. He is NOT a quarterback. He’s stupid…very stupid. He can’t even read “Goodnight Moon.” He is the definition of “brain dead.” He’s a superb athlete, though. His arm is overrated in my opinion….maybe slightly above average, but not strong, like some scouts say. The thing he has is 4.4 speed and lethal running ability. I remember him taking one like 79 yards against the Panthers in a crucial late season battle several years ago when he was a starter for Pittsburgh. The guy has got to be used as a gadget guy—let him field punts, line him up at wide receiver, run him on reverses, let him play running back, even punter, etc. The guy’s talent is being wasted right now. He could be a crucial piece of the puzzle if coaches ever figure this out…screw his desire to play quarterback, I have a desire to be an NFL GM but I can’t because I’ve never played football nor will I ever, since I weigh 125 LBS…but I digress.

 

Set Up-5

Delivery-5

Read Coverages-4

Throw Short-4+

Throw Deep-4+

Mobility-8

Leadership-4

 

Overall Rating: 4.6^

 

 

 

Jamal Lewis, RB, Tennessee, 6’0” 230 LBS, 40 time: 4.35

 

 

Jordan: People will look at him like a big bruising back, but while he is incredible at breaking tackles at the second level, he’s not nearly the the most bruising back in the league (that title belongs to Rudi Johnson) and won't bowl anyone over unless they’re low and going for his legs (which most guys do because they’re intimidated by the size of his upper body). He is certainly way up there in terms of power, and with his lack of moves, he will run through guys that try to tackle him going sideways. But it’s his feet and explosiveness that make him special. He presses the hole. He’s just got incredible acceleration and burst through the hole and that rare sub-4.4 speed. Once he has some space it’s over…he’s a huge threat to go the distance. The thing is, he keeps improving on the small things, such as pass catching and running after the catch, and he has gotten better each year at running after contact. He could be one of the all-time greats if he stays healthy and keeps working…even though he has a propensity to leave the ball on the ground, especially in crucial situations. But the guy still RUNS clutch (see the Super Bowl).

 

Instincts-7+

Inside Running-8

Outside Running-7-

Hands/Receiving Skills-6

Block-4

 

Overall Rating: 7.5

 

 

 

Alan Ricard, FB, Louisiana-Monroe, 5'11" 237 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Isn’t asked to do much but block, and he’s pretty damn good at it. He stays low, keeps a good pad level, and he gets excellent punch. He isn’t a devastator, but he’s close. Definitely a top 5 blocking fullback in my mind, arguably #3 behind Beasley and Richardson. He has decent hands and will show some natural ability with the ball in his hands.

 

Instincts-6-

Inside Running-4

Outside Running-3

Hands/Receiving Skills-6-

Block-7

 

Overall Rating: 5.9

 

 

 

Derrick Mason, WR, Michigan State, 5'10" 190 LBS, 40 time: 4.56

 

 

Jordan: Excellent hands and body control. Best route runner in football...bar none. Extremely quick out of cuts. Can separate anywhere on the field and does an outstanding job of adjusting to the ball. Has good run-after-catch skills being a return man but lacks the kind of blazing speed and the elite moves arsenal to be a gamebreaker. However, he is a consistent, productive wide receiver who drives off cuts in his routes about as well as anyone, and he might be the game’s ultimate “effort” receiver. Never gives up, never stops killing his legs and ankles by driving them into the ground and making sharp turns. It wouldn’t surprise me to see him hobbled some later in his career.

 

Hands-7

Patterns-8

Receive Short-7

Receive Deep-6

Catch In Traffic-6+

Run After Catch-6-

Block-5

 

Overall Rating: 7.0

 

 

 

Todd Heap, TE, Arizona St., 6'5" 252 LBS, 40 time: 4.66

 

 

Jordan: Don’t expect him to get much movement in the running game, but he’ll give his best effort. He can lock on and screen for a little bit and open some holes. Of course, that’s all they really could ask for, since he’s one of the top five pass catching tight ends in the NFL. He’s a tremendous athlete, he has good speed, soft hands, he is an aggressive ball-in-air athlete, he’s acrobatic, he’s very, VERY tough, and he runs after the catch. He’s extremely fluid for a man his size and can move more like an overgrown wide receiver. Down in the redzone, he’s going to be a huge factor for years to come.

 

Hands-6+

Patterns-6+

Receive Short-7-

Receive Deep-6+

Catch In Traffic-8

Run After Catch-6+

Block-5+

 

Overall Rating: 7.0

 

 

 

Jonathan Ogden, OT, UCLA, 6'9" 340 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Huge wingspan and tremendous footwork. This guy doesn’t have to be aggressive and mean, he can just swallow up defenders by sticking those big mitts out there and acting like a bear…his athletic ability is all-time elite, and he is intelligent and has worked hard to learn all of the nuances of his position to the point where he’s pretty damn near perfect. He has never been as dominant an in-line run blocker as coaches would have liked, but he can still lock on and own his opponent, plus there’s no better tackle at getting to the second level and wrecking havoc…his mere presence alone is enough to open holes in the running game, he’s so huge and athletic, opposing defenses have to try to play around what they know he’s capable of.

 

Run Block In Line-7

Run Block On Move-8

Pass Block-8

Ability to Adjust-8

 

Overall Rating: 7.8

 

 

 

Edwin Mulitalo, G, Arizona, 6'3" 345 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Pretty much just an engulfer in the run game. He’s huge, he’ll lock on and keep his feet under him and open holes in the run game. But don’t expect him to make too many breathtaking blocks in space...he’s a decent athlete for a fat guy and he’s patient, but that’s really not his forte.

 

Run Block In Line-6+

Run Block On Move-5+

Pass Block-6-

Ability to Adjust-5+

 

Overall Rating: 6.0

 

 

 

Orlando Brown, OT, SC State, 6'7" 360 LBS

 

 

Jordan: “Zeus” is an ungodly devastating run blocker. He comes off the line and just DESTROYS his opponents. He is so strong and powerful that they are just DEAD when he is going at them. And…he has a temper, as the idiotic ref who threw the flag at his predisposed-to-glaucoma eye found out.  Defensive ends are no match, so the Ravens love running right over him, and oftentimes he’ll take out 2 guys at a time. He’s absolutely special in that area. He’s not the most exceptional athlete in the world, and he’s going to have his problems with outside speed rushers, but he’s probably the game’s ultimate bulldozer at right tackle. He is devastating on the right side of the line, crushing defensive ends and driving them into the linebackers, and if a linebacker comes free, he crushes him too. Only Willie Roaf is as good an in-line run blocking tackle as him.

 

Run Block In Line-8

Run Block On Move-5+

Pass Block-5

Ability to Adjust-5-

 

Overall Rating: 6.5

 

 

Mike Flynn, C, Maine, 6'3" 305 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Really came into his own as a solid center. Made all of the line calls, and obviously, did a damn good job of it. He’s a very tenacious center with good strength. He maintains proper footwork and hand-usage and he works extremely well on combo blocks. He works to make every block and is very attentive to detail during games. He seems to sense his opponents’ weaknesses and attack them. He takes as much a cerebral approach to the game as he does a power approach.

 

Run Block In Line-6

Run Block On Move-6-

Pass Block-6

Ability to Adjust-6

 

Overall Rating: 6.2

 

 

 

Kelly Gregg, DT, Oklahoma, 6'0" 310 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Has great energy and quickness. A penetrator. Plays with good leverage and gets every pound out of his size. Uses his hands extremely well and will scratch and claw his way to the ball. The definition of “high motor.” He’s always hustling, and good things happen when you hustle (A John Maddenism, I suppose). His non-stop motor, blue-collar guy on crack style of play is something the rest of that defense feeds off of. He gives the same kind of non-stop effort whether it’s run or pass. A great teammate.

 

Recognition-7

Pursuit-7

Run Defense (POA)-7-

Pass Rush-6-

 

Overall Rating: 6.6

 

 

 

Tony Weaver, DT/DE, Notre Dame, 6'3" 290 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Came out of college an undersized DT prospect, now finds himself developing into a good 3-4 defensive end. Doesn’t make as many plays as the other 2 linemen, but has steadily emerged as a consistent presence at his spot. He is very strong at the point, he has excellent quickness, and he is willing to attack and consume blockers and work to keep them from getting to the second level in rhythm. Has provided the occasional pass rush and looks like he could improve in that area as he works on his moves arsenal.

 

Recognition-6+

Pursuit-6

Run Defense (POA)-6

Pass Rush-6-

 

Overall Rating: 6.2

 

 

 

Ray Lewis, MLB, Miami, 6'1" 245 LBS, 40 time: 4.59

 

 

Jordan: As intimidating as he is, he’s more along the lines of a finesse player. He doesn’t take on and shed very well and can be neutralized by strong lead blockers. That’s why the 3-4 is to their advantage, aside from the fact that it takes advantage of the skills of Peter Boulware and Terrell Suggs. Edgerton Hartwell gets to stuff everything inside and allow him to scrape and flow untouched. He has great speed, incredible intensity, and unbelievable instincts, vision, and tackling fundamentals. Oh, and did I mention UNGOLDY straight-line closing burst? That closing speed is what makes him so special. He can knock the shit out of you, but it’s really the consistency with which he tackles that makes him special. If he misses even one tackle he’s furious with himself. His intelligence is the other thing. He’s such a smart football player, knows all the nuances of the game and releases all the pent up anger on game days. His speed and athleticism carries over to his pass coverage, and while not a big blitzer, he could probably do that very well if he were given the opportunity just because of his anger and desire alone. He never stops working, he is living his passion.

 

Read and React-8

Pursuit-8

Blitz/Rush-5

Run Defense (POA)-4+

Pass Coverage-7+

Tackle-8

 

Overall Rating: 7.8

 

 

 

Terrell Suggs, DE/OLB, Arizona State

 

 

Jordan: His game speed and explosiveness as a pass rusher are unreal. He just has so much leg quickness and such a natural closing burst to the quarterback. He didn’t get 24 sacks his final year in college by accident. The guy has a tremendous motor and electric quickness combined with quick hands and an attitude that he can scratch and claw his way to the quarterback if he doesn’t blow past the offensive tackle first.

 

Read and React-4+

Pursuit-6+

Blitz/Rush-8-

Run Defense (POA)-4

Pass Coverage-4

Tackle-5+

 

Overall Rating: 6.3^

Bart Scott, LB, Southern Illinois, 40 yard dash: 4.65

Jordan: He really reminds me of Dan Bunz (he's the black version); he's an explosive hitter who anticipates things in a flash. He's definately a better athlete than Bunz was, though. He has yet to demonstrate a playmaking attitude in coverage, but he does a really good job of nailing the opponent after he catches the ball. He's really quick off the snap and shows the quick hands to disengage from blockers as a blitzer. His "take on" skills are fine...slightly better than average. If they let Ray Lewis go, he may emerge as a premier inside linebacker. He's got raw intensity and hitting power to do so.

Read and React-6
Pursuit-6-
Blitz/Rush-6
Run Defense (POA)-5+
Pass Coverage-5
Tackle-7-

Overall Rating:6.2^

 

Tommy Polley, OLB, Florida St. 40 time: 4.55

 

 

Jordan: One of the truly underrated players in the league. Fast, explosive, intelligent, intense...does much more than you think he can just by looking at him. Will run sideline to sideline, outstanding in coverage; reads the QB’s eyes. Has a knack for the spectacular. Great turnover creator who will force and recover fumbles, and force and collect interceptions. Has truly blazing speed for a linebacker and will blow things up in the backfield. Sound wrap-up tackler who can knock the shit out of you. Already a borderline Pro Bowl player—you could make a case for him being in there instead of a couple of guys who made it instead.

 

Read and React-7

Pursuit-8

Blitz/Rush-7

Run Defense (POA)-4+

Pass Coverage-7+

Tackle-8-

 

Overall Rating: 7.2

 

 

 

Peter Boulware, DE/OLB, Florida State

 

 

Jordan: Outstanding undersized defensive end who has a good share of power as well. Outstanding first step, great arsenal of pass rush moves, and has the athleticism to adjust to anything thrown at him. Still a great player in his own right despite declining sack numbers. He’s an absolutely POWERFUL tackler, just explodes into people and drives them into the ground. He has more of an all-around game than people give him credit for. He can work well in space, turn his hips and run laterally, and he is a very strong take-on guy who can stone tight ends and fullbacks, separate from the block, and make the play. He’s a very tough player who has tremendous value in a 3-4.

 

Read and React-6

Pursuit-6

Blitz/Rush-7+

Run Defense (POA)-6+

Pass Coverage-5

Tackle-7

 

Overall Rating: 6.8

 

 

 

Samari Rolle, CB, Florida State, 6’0” 197 LBS, 40 time: 4.47

 

 

Jordan: Always big and tremendously athletic. Runs in the 4.4-4.5 range, has loose hips, is a willing hitter. But somewhere after his first Pro Bowl season he just fell off and never regained it. He’s still a pretty solid corner, you won’t see him getting just flat-out smoked too often—in fact, overall, the Titans’ starting corners have played pretty well. But he’s not the kind of shutdown, ball-hawking corner he once was, the kind of guy who could take away half the field with his outstanding blanket coverage. Now he's more of a #2, but playing opposite Chris McAllister (in Baltimore, though his stupid scouting report is still on the Titans' page and I'm too lazy to move it), he has really regained a lot of confidence.

 

Key and Diagnose-6-

Man Coverage-6+

Zone Coverage-7-

Hands-7

Run Support-6

Tackle-6

 

Overall Rating: 6.7v

 

 

 

Chris McAlister, CB, Arizona, 6'1" 206 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Rare combination of size and speed for a corner. Very fluid, natural cover corner who is physical and knows how to get away with it and time things perfectly. Can break on the ball or grab the receiver’s jersey before the ball arrives and get away with it. Not the smoothest corner in the league and can be beaten over the top, but it’s rare that this happens with his physical brand of play (at least it WAS) in conjunction with the team’s pass rush. Now, with the new penalties, that will set him back some, but he’s just such an incredible athlete I don’t expect him to struggle any significant amount. He just has such fluid hips and great quickness in his change-of-direction and he is an incredibly intelligent cover corner. He’s kind of in the Dale Carter/Deion Sanders mold in terms of pure cover skills. Of course, he’ll never be Deion after the interception, but that’s not really the point.

 

Key and Diagnose-7

Man Coverage-7

Zone Coverage-7

Hands-7

Run Support-5

Tackle-5

 

Overall Rating: 6.6

 

 

 

Ed Reed, S, Miami, 5'11" 200 LBS, 40 time: 4.57

 


Jordan: Perhaps the best pure ballhawk in the NFL. The ultimate QB eye reader, he sees things before they happen. He has good speed and tremendous all-around athleticism to realize what he envisions when he sees the ball released. Blessed with a tremendous pair of hands, he’s able to leap and take the ball away from a receiver or step in front of him and make all sorts of awkward catches. Breaks fluidly on the ball and that allows him to get a running start the other way for outstanding INT returns, though nobody will confuse him with Deion. He matches up fairly well with slot receivers and doesn’t look lost in coverage, but a third corner he’s not--he doesn't have that kind of athletic ability. He’s not a true knockout shot hitter, he’s not going to lay someone out, but he is a solid wrap-up tackler, which is fine when you’ve got a guy who is always around the ball and makes so many turnovers happen. But people need to realize that he's not quite as good a player as the media would have you believe--the run blitz scheming can be carried out by just about any safety in the league and the fact that he's just in an ideal system for a strong safety should not be overlooked.

 

Key and Diagnose-8

Man Coverage-5+

Zone Coverage-8

Hands-8

Run Support-5+

Tackle-5+

 

Overall Rating: 7.0

 

 

 

Will Demps, FS, San Diego State, 6'0" 205 LBS

 

 

Jordan: A playmaker. Good hitter, excellent hands. He plays the ball extremely well. A large part of all of these stars is the system, and this guy is one of the first playmakers you look at and thing “hmmm, now there’s a mediocre guy made by the scheme.” But this guy has quite a bit of natural ability. He’s big and fast, he has good hands, and he can deliver the big, crushing hit. He has a linebacker’s mentality when he’s up in the box and a natural tight-zoned safety’s mentality when he’s playing the pass. Always around the ball, always making big plays.

 

Key and Diagnose-6+

Man Coverage-5

Zone Coverage-6

Hands-7

Run Support-6

Tackle-6

 

Overall Rating: 6.4^

 

 

 

Matt Stover, K

 

 

Jordan: Arguably the best kicker in football. His accuracy is unmatched. Kicks outdoors and yet rarely if ever misses a Goddamn kick. The guy is a machine. He keeps level-headed composure at all times and never gets out of rhythm. He has above average leg strength, and anything from 45 and in, MONEY. He lacks that top-end leg strength, the 50+ yard variety, but I think you can live with that when you’re guaranteed points any time you’re inside the 30.

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