Prospect Watch

by Colinski on Mar 11, 2009 2:33 PM MDT

I thought I'd start a series on some of the interesting prospects who've slipped by the media's focus despite being -- apparently -- draftable prospects.

We know there are players out there who, through a combination of circumstances, are missed in the process of identifying prospects. Some of them, like Rod Smith, play for small schools or are in the wrong position. Some of them are simply ignored, perhaps because they lack the identifying metrics that often mark great prospects. For whatever reason, they are missed, although someone often takes notice eventually, or else we'd never hear of them.

Here's my prospect for the day: Blake Schlueter (OC), TCU.

The pro day at TCU revealed a surprise. Schlueter, who gained little attention, posted some impressive numbers. His projected draft position on Draft Scout is 7th-FA and rising.

I decided to start this series (although I'll spend time on it only when I feel so inclined) because I thought Schlueter could be a wonderful pick for the Broncos, and a great late-round 'find.'

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I don't know, Ski

The Broncos had a guy a while ago, athletic fella who played center, weighted about 286, 290, can’t remember his name – Tom something? Nawlins, Nolin, something like that…….;-)

Hillis in '09

by Doc Bear on Mar 11, 2009 2:47 PM MDT reply actions

I noticed the Saturday comparison -- you know a OC for the Colts, not the day

by Colinski on Mar 11, 2009 4:07 PM MDT up reply actions

I noticed that Cornell Green

was there. It looks like the Broncos may be one step ahead of you Colinski.

by SlowWhiteGuy on Mar 11, 2009 3:00 PM MDT reply actions

YUP

by Colinski on Mar 11, 2009 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions

I love guys like this....

Seems a fit for what Jedi and Dr X are doing.

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by boydy2669 on Mar 11, 2009 3:18 PM MDT reply actions

I wrote up my center rankings before his proday

and I had him just missing the cut, behind Slauson. I think there are about 3-4 good C/G prospects at the end of the draft, so I wouldn’t be surprised if denver takes a chance on seeing if one of them slips into CFA. Under Shanny Denver handed out some of the sweetest CFA contracts out there, which seems to work out pretty well. I’m hoping they keep it up because it really gives them their choice CFAs, and we may be looking to sign ten or more this year….

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by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 11, 2009 3:32 PM MDT reply actions

Looking at the numbers, seems like he may translate more to a penetrating DT versus a Center

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by Broncoman on Mar 11, 2009 4:27 PM MDT reply actions

that occurred to me -- a lot

Sorta tough to waste all that speed on an OL, yep. But I like the idea of having speedy OLs for ZB.

I’d sure like to use a late pick on him and try a few experiments.

by Colinski on Mar 11, 2009 4:32 PM MDT up reply actions

Fast centers can be devastating when they pull.

While the old Broncos didn’t pull that often, who knows what the new Broncos may do.

by SlowWhiteGuy on Mar 11, 2009 4:53 PM MDT up reply actions

What are metrics worth?

Well, in this case, for a 6’2&3/8, 290lb. guy who runs a 4.7-40, they’re worth a lot. They would find some place to use him, I guarantee it.

And the normal thinking on an OL, which says he’s too short or too light, isn’t as applicable for a ZBer. The “pure athlete” line caught my attention.

TCU has a number of interesting prospects; I was just thinking of another one — Stephen Hodge. He’s the only ‘big’ Safety, e.g., Ellison, Harris, etc., that looks like he’ll stay at Safety. What can you say about a 234lb. Safety who ran a 4.54-40yd. at the combine. Intriguing. I wouldn’t mind see him as 6 or 7.

by Colinski on Mar 11, 2009 4:29 PM MDT reply actions