With the Draft right around the corner keep your eyes peeled for the following reports. They may introduce a group of prospects by position (such as 3-4 nosetackles), or by status (top ten prospects), or even by noteworthiness, such as this report on some of the names you are most likley to hear in conjuction with Broncos Mocks across the web.
But where these reports gain most of their power is from YOU the community. If you follow the prospect's links within the report, you will find yourself at their "official" MHR page, filled with all the relevant data, insight and information you have come to expect from the MHR community, gathered in one tidy place and updated regularly, making MHR your first stop for an informed opinion on these prospects, and just maybe, your ONLY stop.
[Hattip to atthehive, whose Nosetackles post inspired the delivery method for these profile 'hubs.' Sincere thanks.~styg]
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ILB, Rey Maualuga, USC
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| Position 1: Inside LB | Height: 6-2 | ||||
| Position 2: Outside LB | Weight: 260 | ||||
| Class: Senior | Age: 23 | ||||
| Projected Round: 1st | 40time: 4.74 | ||||
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Pros: Powerful hitter, excellent acceleration and short area quickness. High energy player.
Cons: Needs to breakdown and wrap up more, over pursuit will expose cutback lanes at the pro level.
MHR Profile Page for Rey Maualuga.
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RB, Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
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| Position 1: Running Back | Height: 5-11 | ||||
| Position 2: | Weight: 208 | ||||
| Class: Junior | Age: 22 | ||||
| Projected Round: 1st | 40time: 4.57 | ||||
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Pros: All around RB with good size, strength, speed, acceleration and most importantly, desire. Gives 100%, very coachable. Good hands out of the backfield.
Cons: Physical runner who will take some punishment (ala Portis). Not top speed or size.
MHR Profile Page for Knowshon Moreno.
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DT, B.J. Raji, Boston College
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| Position 1: Nose Tackle | Height: 6-1 | ||||
| Position 2: Under Tackle | Weight:325 | ||||
| Class: Senior | Age: 23 | ||||
| Projected Round: 1st | 40time: 5.15 | ||||
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Pros: Good bull rush, good at reacting at the line, frequently draws double teams, disengages from blocks well.
Cons: Not a great pass rusher, has missed easy tackles, has a tendency to stay high.
MHR Profile Page for BJ Raji.
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FS, William Moore, Missouri
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| Position 1: Free Safety | Height: 6-1 | ||||
| Position 2: Strong Safety | Weight: 226 | ||||
| Class: Senior | Age: 23 | ||||
| Projected Round: 1st-2nd | 40time: 4.49 | ||||
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Pros: Athletic, physical, fast, sure hands and an ability to take it to the house (4TDs in 10INTs).
Cons: Almost too aggressive in coverage, must prove he is not a one year wonder after a senior season decidedly less stellar than his breakout Junior campaign.
MHR Profile Page for William Moore.
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ILB, James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
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| Position 1: Inside LB | Height: 6-2 | ||||
| Position 2: Outside LB | Weight: 240 | ||||
| Class: Senior | Age: 23 | ||||
| Projected Round: 1st | 40time: 4.59 | ||||
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Pros: Excellent athlete, size. Terrific tackler, generates good hitting explosiveness from lower body.
Cons: Not a refined player, could add bulk, relies too much on natural athleticism to get into position, a drawback that could be exposed at the pro level.
MHR Profile Page for James Laurinaitis.
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OLB, Brian Cushing, USC
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| Position 1: Outside LB | Height: 6-4 | ||||
| Position 2: DE | Weight: 255 | ||||
| Class: Senior | Age: 23 | ||||
| Projected Round: 1st-2nd | 40time: 4.75 | ||||
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Pros: Terrific athleticism and versatility. Excellent hips, good pass rushing skills in blitz and from the end position. Would suit a hybrid 3-4/4-3 scheme.
Cons: Inexperienced at LB, numerous injuries, including knee and shoulder.
MHR Profile Page for Brian Cushing.
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RB, Chris Wells, Ohio State
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| Position 1: Running Back | Height: 6-1 | ||||
| Position 2: | Weight: 237 | ||||
| Class: Junior | Age: 22 | ||||
| Projected Round: 1st | 40time: 4.53 | ||||
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Pros: Ideal size and strength for a grinder back, but has breakaway speed. Low miles and durable.
Cons: May translate to a two down runner only in the pros. Many unknowns including hands and ability to read pass protections.
MHR PROFILE PAGE for Chris Wells