http://www.purplepride.org/blogs/skum/ Purplepride.org is the leading Minnesota Vikings fan site featuring fan analysis, forums, Vikings history, stats, live game information and more. en Fri, 24 May 2013 18:59:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.purplepride.org/images/x-purple/misc/rss.jpg http://www.purplepride.org/blogs/skum/ http://www.purplepride.org/blogs/skum/draft-2012-guys-i-like-early-44/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:37:41 GMT DT: Jerel Worthy, Michigan State 1st - Great run-stopping DT, big at 310 and gets in to the backfield and disrupts the opposing run-game, lastly in... DT:
Jerel Worthy, Michigan State 1st
- Great run-stopping DT, big at 310 and gets in to the backfield and disrupts the opposing run-game, lastly in the Outback Bowl where we completely shut down Georgias run game.

DeAngelo Tyson, Georgia 7th-FA
- Also a pretty good run-stopper, Georgia had a top defence this past year, mainly due to stopping the opposing teams run game all night long.

LB:
Travis Lewis, Oklahoma, 2nd
Ronnell Lewis, Oklahoma, 2nd
- Both Oklahoma Linebackers are going to be pretty good at the next level. Not related btw.

Danny Trevathan, Kentucky, 4th
- Undersized but a great tackler, can drop in to coverage as well, however his main feature is his tackling, he is a tackle machine and can really run around the field and find someone to engage with, i figure he is gonna be an impact special teamer.

ILB:
Luke Kuechly, Boston College 1st
Donta Hightower, Alabama, 1st
Vontaz Burfict, Arizona State, 1st
- All could be late first rounders, Kuechly, might be more than that, he is the best all around talent, Hightower produces a lot with tackles all around the field, while Burfict is the fastest and posseses some good pass-rushing moves, If we are dumping EJ would could go for one of those if they fall in the draft, but unlikely.

CB:
Morris Claiborne, LSU 1st
Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama 1st
- Both top corner prospects, Claiborne is a former wide reciever so he is still learning, his history should be able to make him a dangerous interception machine however he hasnt quite showed that yet, usually plays it safe, could do well in a zone defense. Dre is more like a playmaker, gambles on interceptions and has excellent ball skills, both are very highly coveted and will both go in the top 10 picks, its pick and chose, depending on what kind of defense we would like to run next season.

Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina 2nd
- Gilmore is a probable second rounder who would likely fit well in zone defense, very good corner, watched him alot in the SEC and think he could do well here.

Brandon Boykin, Georgia 2nd-3rd
- Very good returned, has taken many kicks to the house in his career, should do well as a nickle corner at the next level and make QB's pay for bad throws underneath. If Winny is moving to safety or is out the door, could be a good pick for us.

S:
Mark Barron, Alabama 2nd-3rd
- Ballhawking safety who will make you pay for a bad throw over the middle, struggles a bit in run support, could end up in the first with a good offseason.

Antonio Allen, South Carolina 3rd
George Iloka, Boise State, 4th
Neiko Thorpe, Auburn, 7th - FA
- Need to find more information about these guys, but all look pretty interesting. ]]> skum http://www.purplepride.org/blogs/skum/draft-2012-guys-i-like-early-44/ http://www.purplepride.org/blogs/skum/draft-2012-guys-i-like-early-42/ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:15:00 GMT RB: Jeff Demps - Florida, 5th - 7th Chris Rainey - Florida, 5th - 7th - Two very alike runners, both is pure speed and run around the 4.3, If we... RB:
Jeff Demps - Florida, 5th - 7th
Chris Rainey - Florida, 5th - 7th
- Two very alike runners, both is pure speed and run around the 4.3, If we want a change of pace kind of guy, both can also take over at returns and we can use Percy more on offense instead.

WR:
Justin Blackmon - Oklahoma State, 1st
- Reminds me of Greg Jennings, with his height/speed, very hard to contain, finds holes in the opposing defence and very rarely goes under a 100 yards. Big part of their success and possible NC game bid.

Michael Floyd - Notre Dame, 1st
- Tall at 6'3, local kid, comes from St. Paul, good to go up and get the ball and bail out his QB on some throws.

Nick Toon, Wisconsin, 2nd-3rd
- I little bit inconsistant, but seems to always come up with the important catches for his team, also a good blocker and a good fit for a run first offense like ours.

Dwight Jones, North Carolina 2nd-3rd
Tommy Streeter, Miami, 2nd-3rd.
- Both good size at 6'4, Good numbers also, Jones with 11 TD's and Streeter with 8.

TY Hilton, Florida International 3rd - 4th
- Does a lot of the same things as we do with Percy, might be a good addition to our offense and not take that element away whenever Percy goes to the sideline, very illusive and can shake a tackle, moves around well, has some fumble issues but can be corrected.

AJ Jenkins, Illinois 3rd-4th
Marvin McNutt, Iowa 4th
- Both with great contribution, AJ Jenkins is the top reciever in the Big Ten and Marvin McNutt has 12 touchdowns this season.

Juron Criner, Arizona, 7th - FA
DaJon McKnight, Minnesota 7th - FA
- Criner has been bothered by injuries, but has good size at 6'4 and good contribution, McKnight some might know from the Gophers, some feel he could end up a steal in the draft/FA.

OT
Matt Kalil, USC 1st
- Good all-around, doesnt show any weakness and pretty much everyone in the draft world feel he will be an excellent player, plays at 295 but has the frame to put on more weight and become a stronger player, excellent footwork, brother plays for the Panthers.

Riley Reiff, Iowa 1st
- True left tackle for Iowa, usually dominates his matchup, good athelete, can play LT in the NFL, looks good in both run and pass blocking.

Andrew Datko, Florida State 3rd
- Ponders LT from College, could they pick him up in this draft?, bothered by injuries and should have been a first rounder if not, plays at a high level.

Donald Stephenson, Oklahoma 7th
- Need to find out more about this guy, seems like a good prospect but most scouts have him ranked low. Oklahomas offensive line has been pretty good this year, has been playing LT, he has had some acedemic issues as well and some problems with his shoulder. ]]> skum http://www.purplepride.org/blogs/skum/draft-2012-guys-i-like-early-42/ http://www.purplepride.org/blogs/skum/early-2012-nfl-draft-impressions-2-15/ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:22:39 GMT Didn't really watch any good games this week, they had the UCI Cycling World Championship in Copenhagen and i had to go watch early Sunday with some of my friends.

Also, outside of Alabama - Arkansas and maybe Florida St - Texas AM, the matchups was pretty poor.

However, been reading a little on AJ Jenkins from Illinois, he is on the rise and have been very under the radar, on several expert sites only rated as 7th rounder, he is Illinois number one guy on offense right now and its worth having a look at him. Should run somewhere in the 4.4's, so he is not lightning fast but still pretty quick.

Also Melvin Ingram from South Carolina, is a defensive lineman with 3 touchdowns on the season already, he plays special teams as well as starting on their defensive line. He is a former running back who have some speed, despite being a big guy.

Watch him here on the touchdown he had this weekend or just youtube Melvin Ingram, plenty of stuff there.

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