macbob
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14 years ago
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/01/a-look-at-the-top-prospects-still-available-after-the-draft/ 

Well, theyre not really draft prospects anymore.

The 2011 NFL draft ended Saturday evening. The highest profile player not selected was Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich.

But heres a look at other undrafted free agents with relatively big names and/or impressive college careers. Due to the leagues transactions freeze, these guys are probably currently fielding calls from the UFL and AFL. In a normal year, theyd already be signing with NFL teams:

1. West Virginia running back Noel Devine.

The pint-sized Devine was a three-time All-Big East pick after entering college as the nations No. 15 overall high school recruit. He averaged 5.92 yards per carry in his career and ran a 4.43 forty at the Mountaineers March 17 Pro Day. But perhaps 827 touches in college took too much of a toll on Devines 5-foot-7, 160-180 pound frame. His per-play production dropped dramatically as a senior.

2. Delaware quarterback Pat Devlin.

Weve seen Devlin play quite a bit and were never impressed, but a lot of folks wouldve bet hed at least get drafted. A former four-star recruit at Penn State, Devlin transferred to D-IAA Delaware and was hailed in some circles as the next Joe Flacco after throwing 22 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions as a senior. We suspect the same people who made the Flacco comparisons never actually watched Devlin.

3. Wisconsin running back John Clay.

Clay was smart to leave Wisconsin early because backups Montee Ball and James White are much better than him. (Remember the names: Well see Ball and White in the big leagues in a few years.) But lets not forget that the bulldozing Clay was the 2009 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Even after shedding 30-some pounds after the Badgers season ended, however, Clay managed just a 4.87 forty time at the Combine. Thats way too slow for an NFL back.

4. Florida safety Will Hill.

Hill was a five-star high school recruit. Were not aware of a single pre-draft visit or workout he was invited to aside from the Giants local prospects day, however, after this series of bad decisions was publicly revealed.

5. Clemson safety DeAndre McDaniel.

McDaniel has an off-field flag in his background, but he was awfully productive at Clemson. He picked off 15 passes in his college career and led the Tigers in tackles last season. McDaniel was an ACC Academic Honor Roll pick in 2009 and 2010, so hes no dummy. There are questions about McDaniels range as a safety. Some projected him to linebacker.

6. South Carolina tight end Weslye Saunders.

A Mel Kiper favorite before not playing a snap in 2010 due to an NCAA suspension, Saunders was a big-time recruit out of high school. Its probably not surprising he went undrafted because Saunders needs foot surgery and has numerous character flags. He also wasnt very productive for Steve Spurrier, managing six career touchdowns.

7. Auburn running back Mario Fannin.

Fannin was a career backup for the Tigers, but seemed flier worthy because of his ridiculous size-speed combo. At 5-foot-10, 231, Fannin blazed the Combine track with a 4.38 forty. He also displayed plenty of passing-game value for the defending BCS Champs, setting Auburn school records for receptions and receiving yards by a running back.

8. Virginia Tech running back Darren Evans.

Evans left early for the draft after starting ahead of a banged-up Ryan Williams at Virginia Tech last season. Williams, of course, was the 38th overall pick. Evans is a bruiser at 6-foot, 227, and ran a very respectable 4.58 forty at the Combine. Perhaps his fall was medical-related? Evans missed the entire 2009 season with a torn left ACL.

9. Indiana quarterback Ben Chappell.

Chappell is an erratic thrower, but he has a big arm and certainly couldve turned some heads in a camp. An annual Big Ten All-Academic pick, Chappell threw 24 touchdowns compared to just nine interceptions as a senior and weighed in at 6-foot-2, 224 during his March 20 Pro Day after playing a bit overweight at Indiana. Hes a gunslinger.

10. Stanford linebacker/defensive end Tom Keiser.

Something is up with Keiser. The four-year junior was a surprise early entrant into the draft. He was snubbed for a Combine invite, then reportedly didnt have a single team send representatives to his April 14 individual workout. Keiser racked up 19.5 career sacks and 31.5 tackles for loss in three seasons under Jim Harbaugh and Vic Fangio. We suspect hell be on the 49ers short list if undrafted free agents are allowed to sign at some point.

Others: Baldwin-Wallace defensive end/outside linebacker Keith Darbut, Texas Tech quarterback Taylor Potts, Marshall linebacker Mario Harvey, Auburn center Ryan Pugh, Miami running back Graig Cooper, Syracuse center Ryan Bartholomew, Auburn wide receiver Darvin Adams, Wisconsin quarterback Scott Tolzien, Notre Dame defensive tackle Ian Williams, UConn linebacker Scott Lutrus, North Carolina safety Deunta Williams, North Carolina cornerback Kendric Burney, Rutgers safety Joe Lefeged, Pittsburgh fullback Henry Hynoski, LSU wide receiver Terrance Toliver, Ohio State wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher.

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PackerTraxx
14 years ago
This is the whole conspiracy behind the lockout - teams needed more time to compete with Ted Thompson for free agents!!!! LOL Go get'em Ted Thompson !!!!
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wpr
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14 years ago
Top ten list doesn't like like players that would be great demand in GB this year.
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beast
14 years ago
I would like the Packers to add a strong armed QB project. As well maybe a FB or two because Kuhn and Hall are FAs.
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StoicFire
14 years ago
I am an Indiana University Alum, and I can tell you that QB Ben Chappell isn't a very good NFL prospect. He was only a decent college QB, who looked good because of our very talented receiving corp (3 potential NFL receivers).

WR Terrance Turner is a legitimate NFL prospect. I don't think he would be great for us, but he could definitely play in the league. Here is a youtube bio... apparently he isn't a big enough deal for any highlight videos.


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Wade
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14 years ago
Wasn't there a pretty good DL at the Colorado School of Mines?
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go.pack.go.
14 years ago
I wouldn't mind seeing us picking up Mark Herzlich. The man's heart and desire to be great is just astonishing.

He seems to think that he will be able to get back to his 2008 form. If he does that, he is a starter in the NFL for many years. He was a for sure top 10 pick, had he come out after the 2008 season. Maybe even a top 5 pick.

I say give him a chance.
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GermanGilbert
14 years ago

Wasn't there a pretty good DL at the Colorado School of Mines?

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that was marc schiechl. he was defensive end there, but is a projected 3-4 olb at pro level. definitely worth a look, the kid.
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beast
14 years ago

Wasn't there a pretty good DL at the Colorado School of Mines?

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that was marc schiechl. he was defensive end there, but is a projected 3-4 olb at pro level. definitely worth a look, the kid.

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I LOVE watching his highlights. I'm surprised no one took a chance on him late. I loved watching how he would read the blocking, find the weak point and attack it hard and make a play. And they used their guys in many different ways.

That school also had a body builder / strong man weight lifter DT who was HUGE and all muscle and probably could compete for the strongest guy in the NFL if he was in the NFL... but his technique was was pretty poor (but over powered his guys like crazy at that level) and he was used in a way the NFL isn't going to use him... their system was like a Cover 2 attack the gaps and get into the back field. If he makes it in the NFL it would probably be as a two gap run stuffer DT/NT type.
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Chutzpah515
14 years ago
I hope the lockout is not extended again. Undrafted talent is Ted Thompson's bread and butter. He needs to get to work.
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