College Players The Eagles Are Interested In

[PhillyPhreak54]

Most of this info is acquired via ge99 and #1Eaglesfan1973 from the EMB. If you find any bits and pieces on what players the Birds are scouting post 'em up...

The defensive players are listed a couple of posts down. I ran out of room in this psot and exceeded the 10,000 characters setting...

Position Breakdown

Quarterback
DJ Shockley - Georgia
Michael Robinson - Penn State
Marcus Vick - Virginia Tech
Reggie McNeal - Texas A&M
Bruce Gradkowski - Toledo
Paul Pinegar - Fresno State
Tarvaris Jackson - Alabama State
Bruce Eugene - Grambling
Kellen Clemens - Oregon
Brett Basanez - Northwestern
Quinton Porter - Boston College
Jeff Mroz - Yale

Running Backs
Mike Bell - Arizona
Jerome Harrison - Washington State
Joseph Addai - LSU
Leon Washington - Florida State
Taurean Henderson - Texas Tech
Andre Hall - South Florida
Maurice Drew - UCLA
Wali Lundy - Virginia
Cornell Brockington - UConn
Quinton Ganther - Utah

Full Backs
Garrett Mills - Tulsa
Gilbert Harris - Arizona
Anthony Carfagno - East Stroudsberg
Jason Davis - Illinois

Wide Receiver
Brandon Williams - Wisconsin
Jonathan Orr - Wisconsin
David Andreson - Colorado State
Hank Baskett - New Mexico
Jason Avant - Michigan
Marques Colston - Hofstra
Maurice Stovall - Notre Dame
Miles Austin - Monmouth
Ben Obomanu - Auburn
Anthony Mix - Auburn
Jeff Webb - San Diego State
Travis Wilson - Oklahoma
Greg Jennings - Western Michigan
Todd Watkins - BYU
Mike Haas - Oregon State
Chad Jackson - Florida
Sinorice Moss - Miami
Andy Fantuz - Western Ontario
Andre Ralston - Eastern Kentucky
Devin Aromashodu - Auburn
Jeremy Bloom - Colorado
Brent Little - Southern Illinois

Tight Ends
Leonard Pope - Georgia
Jeff King - Virginia Tech
David Thomas - Texas
Tim Day - Oregon
Tony Scheffler - Western Michigan
Joe Klopfenstein - Colorado
Daniel Fells - Cal Davis

Offensive Line
Josh Martin (OT) - Duquesne
Eric Winston (OT) - Miami
Max Jean-Gilles (OG) - Georgia
Marcus McNeill (OT) - Auburn
Nick Mangold [C] - Ohio State
Charles Spencer (OG) - Pittsburgh
Ryan O'Callaghan (OT) - California
Jeremy Trueblood (OT) - Boston College
Joe Toledo (OT) - Washington
Chris Kuper (OG) - North Dakota
Isaac Sowells (OT) - Indiana
Mark Setterstrom (OG) - Minnesota
Kevin Boothe (OG) - Cornell
Jason Spitz (OG) - Louisville
Josh Bourke (OT) - Grand Valley State
Davin Joseph (OG) - Oklahoma
Chris Chester [OG/C] - Oklahoma
Winston Justice (OT) - USC
Will Allen (OG) - Texas
Willie Colon (OT) - Hofstra
Tony Palmer (OG) - Missouri
D'Brickashaw Ferguson (OT) - Virginia
Daryn Colledge (OT) - Boise State
Taitusi Lutui (OG) - USC
Jahri Evans (OT/OG) - Bloomsberg
Steve Franklin - Syracuse [OG/C]

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

How many of the Eagles actual picks were mentioned in last year's thread?

I think I remember McCoy was, and I think that was it.

[ice grillin you]

eagles are interested in:

the byu roster
wonderlick valedictorians
and
white linebackers

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

First question on the exam:

"Spell Wonderlic."

[Diomedes]

90% fail the first question.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Defensive End
Mark Anderson - Alabama
Tamba Hali - Penn State
Kamerion Wimberly - Florida State
Parys Haralson - Tennessee
Eric Henderson - Georgia Tech
James Wyche - Syracuse
Frostee Rucker - USC
Victor Adeyanju - Indiana
Adam Roberts - Cincinnati
Jason Hatcher - Grambling
Dave Tollefson - NW Missouri State
Jeremy Mincey - Florida
Rob Ninkovich - Purdue
Brandon Guillory - Louisiana-Monroe
Thomas Carroll - Miami
Kevin Culbert - Frostburg State

Defensive Tackle
Haloti Ngata - Oregon
Jesse Mahelona - Tennessee
Tommy Jackson - Auburn
Brodrick Bunkley - Florida State
Jonathan Lewis - Virginia Tech
Johnny Jolly - Texas A&M
Gabe Watson - Michigan
Kyle Williams - LSU
Barry Cofield - Northwestern
Scott Paxson - Penn State
Babatunde Oshinowo - Stanford
LaJuan Ramsey - USC

Linebacker
Thomas Howard - UTEP
Gerris Wilkinson - Georgia Tech
Chad Greenway - Iowa
Kevin Simon - Tennessee
DeMeco Ryans - Alabama
Rocky McIntosh - Miami
Brandon Hoyte - Notre Dame
James Anderson - Virginia Tech
Jon Alston - Stanford
Paul Szczesny - Indiana/Arizona State
Maurice Bennett - Lafayette
Bobby Iwuchukwu - Purdue
Oliver Hoyte - NC State
Wyatt Gayer - Anderson College
John Busing - Miami (OH)
Justin Huggard - VMI
Fredericc Brock - Texas Southern
Moses Osemwegie - Vanderbilt

Cornerback
Kelly Jennings - Miami
David Pittman - Northwestern State
Tye Hill - Clemson
Anwar Phillips - Penn State
Tim Jennings - Georgia
Gerrick McPhearson - Maryland
Justin Wyatt - USC
Danieal Manning - Abilene Christian
Antonio Cromartie - Florida State
Alton McCann - West Virginia
Demetrie McCray - Albany State
Marcus Wright - Kentucky State
Ashton Youboty - Ohio State
Dion Byrum - Ohio
Devin Hester - Miami

Safety
Roman Harper - Alabama
Charlie Peprah - Alabama
Nate Salley - Ohio State
Dawan Landry - Georgia Tech
Dwayne Slay - Texas Tech
Sam Smith - Delaware State
Matt Griebel - New Mexico State
Calvin Lowry
Darnell Bing - USC
Jason Allen - Tennessee
Nick Turnbull - Florida International

Specialists
Josh Huston (K) - Ohio State
Jonathan Scifres (K) - Misouri State
Thomas Olsted (P) - Troy State
John Torp (P) - Colorado
Ryan Plackemeier (P) - Wake Forest
Sam Koch (P) - Nebraska

[Don Ho]

I swear someone mentioned Patterson. Than again I swore a lot last year..

[PhillyPhreak54]

East-West Shrine Game Report: Day 1 Practice
By Marc Faletti and Sigmund Bloom


The first day of practice at the East-West Shrine Game fills players with anxiety and anticipation. Dozens of NFL scouts crowd around the field studying every cut, every block, every drop, and big bucks can be made or lost on a single play. Few of the new arrivals have ever been on the field with one another, and no one can rely on team chemistry or coaching tricks to mask his shortcomings.

Seeing so many NFL eyes on them for the first time and working with a brand new roster of teammates can be a shock to the players. As such, it provides the rawest exposure to their abilities. This is also the first chance for scouts to get up close and personal, and eyeing which teams talk to which players first might reveal a bit about their draft priorities. All in all, the experience is a draftnik's dream come true.


Stars of the Day

Jonathan Orr, WR, Wisconsin, 6'3", 190lbs.
The stud of practice. Orr caught every ball in every drill, including contact drills in which coaches grabbed, hugged, slapped, and pulled on him and/or the ball. At one point, a coach who couldn't strip him clapped his hands and shouted, "Ooooh! Strong hands on this one, boy!" He faked out the best CB in the Shine Game, Maryland's Gerrick McPherson, with a sick hip swivel, and caught a ball he could've taken to the house. With his size and skills, it's no stretch to consider him a raw version of Chad Johnson. He may wind up in or near the first round now. If you don't believe us, ask the line of scouts waiting to talk to him after the practice.

De'Arrius Howard, RB, Arkansas, 6'0", 236lbs.
Howard couldn't hold onto the starting gig at Arkansas, but we have no idea why. A bull in a china shop with a powerful burst through the hole, Howard broke almost every run into the 2nd and 3rd level of the defense. No other RB performed remotely as well between the tackles. He would've had at least 3 breakaway TDs if they didn't whistle plays dead to save time. A 5th rounder on Howard would be money well spent by an NFL team, and if he's on the board later in your rookie draft, he might pay Dom Davis-like dividends for your fantasy squad.

Brandon Williams, WR, Wisconsin, 5'11", 175lbs.
Who knew Wisconsin was such a WR factory? Maybe they should've opened up the offense some, huh? Of course, if Williams is 5'11", Michael Jackson is all natural. He's closer to Steve Smith size, but that's not the only thing they share. Williams made a number of tough catches, including one on which he got blown up over the middle by Army's Dhyan Tarver. He was by far the most explosive WR during cutting drills, too. He's shifty, quick, and strong for a small guy. We didn't see any reason he can't make a major impact soon in the NFL.


Other Standouts

Bruce Gradkowski, QB, Toledo, 6'2", 222lbs.
He came out firing up his teammates right away, showed nice touch on intermediate routes to TEs, and threw 2 great deep balls maximizing the WR "catching cylinder." Scouts were surprised by his arm strength, which was solid enough to play in the league. The Charlie Frye comparisons aren't unjustified.

Tim Day, TE, Oregon, 6'4", 265lbs.
Looking for a TE sleeper? Look no further. Possibly an early second day pick because of some blocking issues, Day showed soft hands and fluid moves, particularly upfield after the catch.

Dontrell Moore, RB, New Mexico, 5'10", 211lbs.
Moore got back on the field this season less than a year after tearing his ACL, and we saw no signs of injury. In fact, he was running almost every play out to the endzone, as if to show the scouts his endurance isn't an issue. He was slippery and found a few holes on instinct alone.

Leon Washington, RB, Florida State, 5'9", 202lbs.
Washington reported to FSU out of shape this season and didn't make the impact many expected, but he was in perfect NFL shape at the practice. He's a tad small to be an every-down back but has a compact build and super-soft hands. He made a number great catch-and-cuts during 11-on11s. He also made great friends with the other skill players and seems like a great teammate. Figure him to make an impact like Chris Perry for a team lucky enough to steal him in the 2nd or 3rd round.


Mixed Results (Or Worse)

Drew Olsen, QB, UCLA, 6'3", 225lbs.
Apparently some reports showed scouts being pleased with Olsen, but unless he had Manute Bol running routes for him, we were unimpressed. Almost every throw sailed on him, he panicked in the pocket more than once, and he couldn't wait to check down for a 2-yard gain. Maybe we were looking elsewhere on every single one of his decent plays, but we would avoid Olsen like the plague until we see more from him this week.

Tavaris Jackson, QB, Alabama State, 6'3", 221lbs.
We're greatly amused by the idea of Drew Olsen being listed as bigger than Jackson, who was clearly the most imposing QB on the field from a physical standpoint. He was thick with a big arm and a deep cadence – he could play a great QB in a movie. And Jackson made quality throws with a lot of zip to the outside in drills (some almost hit us in the face, so we know). During the game situations, however, he had real accuracy issues and seldom connected with anyone across the line of scrimmage. He also seemed to be taking some basic direction on how to take a snap from center, which might prevent him from seeing an NFL field anytime soon. He has the measurables, though, that's for sure.

Wali Lundy, RB, Virginia, 5'10", 214lbs.
His disappointed at VA and here at the Shrine Game practice, too. Had a good lower body but lacked suddenness of any kind. A lot of people will look for him to be a RB sleeper, but after this practice we'd be looking elsewhere.

Taurean Henderson, RB, Texas Tech, 5'10", 205lbs.
We were both excited to see Henderson against top notch talent, and he showed a lot of shimmy and shake in open space, but he wasn't so hot between the tackles. We see him as a brilliant change of pace back who could see every third down from the moment he's in the league, but we don't see feature potential yet.


NFL Interests – East Team

The Browns might have had the most telling conversation: they spent the entire post-practice time with massive South Carolina OT Jabari Levey, and we think it might have been GM Phil Savage, though we can't confirm that. Another scout spent some time with Tavaris Jackson.


The Chiefs talked to Northwestern QB Brett Basanez even before practice started. They went to short, speedy Western Mich. WR Greg Jennings right after practice.

The Cowboys sprinted right for big, slightly slow WR Marques Colston (more on him from Wednesday's practice).

The Eagles has a scout with Orr and Williams highlighted on his sheet. He spent a lot of time with Brandon Williams after practice. Another scout talked to massive, butt-kicking, trash-talking Auburn NT Tommy Jackson. We think the world of that guy (more Wednesday).

The Ravens spent a lot of time studying the WRs in practice. They talked to Orr for a very long time afterwards. We're guessing they hope he lasts to their 2nd round pick.

The Panthers talked to Basanez and Brandon Williams.


NFL Interests – West Team

The Bears went right for Trent Bray, a solid LB prospect from Oregon State who was overshadowed by Justin London from UCLA.

The Browns also went for another lineman, Texas Tech's EJ Whitley. The Browns ran down a standard checklist of items they were asking him.

The Chargers talked to 6'1" Oregon WR Mike Hass, who displayed a very solid, fundamental game but didn't break out like the Wisconsin guys. They also spent time with Dontrell Moore, who would fit in nicely behind LT.

The Chiefs talked to big ol' Cal OT Aaron Merz right away, though he didn't distinguish himself much in practice.

The Eagles kept their focus on the WRs by talking to Colorado State' David Anderson, who got a little testy with coaches after he dropped a ball "trying it their way" but was pretty productive despite bad QB play from the West squad.

The Jaguars were spotted with tiny-yet-active DE Chris Gocong from Cal Poly. He's barely over 250lbs, but some scouts think he has the moves to rush on 3rd downs.

The Jets were the only team we saw talking to one of the big secrets at the game, DB Danieal Manning from Abilene Christian. Originally a Nebraska guy, we'll talk more about this rising star soon.

The Panthers went right for Joe Toledo, the Washington OT whose injury issues have been a concern but otherwise shows the potential to dominate at the next level. For a team with a thin line, he could be the answer in the 3rd or if he slips to the 4th, which we doubt. They also talked guite a bit to short, stocky Nebraske RB Cory Ross. Ross might be as short as 5'6", but he was low and powerful, kept his legs moving, and caught a few nice passes.

The Patriots made a quick move to talk to the other LB prospect from Oregon State, Keith Ellison. They scurried away quickly, too, maybe hoping no one saw them talking?

The Ravens talked to USC's FB David Kirtman, a great pass-catcher who could have a long NFL career. After that, they moved onto Kirtman's college teammate, DB Justin Wyatt.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Afterwards scouts wandered onto the field to chat up players, with Cleveland talking to Parys Haralson, the Giants to Thomas Howard, Kansas City with Greg Blue, Philly with Kelly Jennings and Eric Winston, drawing interest from a number of teams. At the end of the day the two guys who helped themselves the most were Jerious Norwood and Spencer Havner, and to stand out on such a talent-laden squad like this is no small thing.

NFL Scouts Get Busy at Combine

By Denis Savage
TFY Draft Preview
Date: Jan 24, 2006

MOBILE, AL - This sleepy Alabama town started humming over the weekend as NFL executives and draft prospects poured into town. By Monday night, activity had reached a frantic pace as NFL teams looked to take advantage of their prime pre-Combine scouting opportunity.

Scout.com has been tracking the activity of NFL personnel execs as they peer over the available prospects. Their activity can provide some insight into the off-season priorities for their franchises, if not an actual heads-up on their eventual draft picks.

A number of top-level executives took in the North practice on Monday. Among the onlookers were Terry Bradway of the New York Jets, Phil Savage of the Cleveland Browns, and Scott Pioli of the New England Patriots. Also on hand were head coaches Bill Belichick and Sean Payton, newly appointed to the New Orleans Saints.

After practice, executives and scouts pulled aside players for chats and interviews. Here's a listing:

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens were looking at a number of positions, but emphasized offensive line on Monday. WR Hank Baskett, New Mexico; C Ryan Cook, New Mexico; RB Andre Hall, South Florida; OL Daryn Colledge, Boise State; OL Charles Spencer, Pitt; DB Will Blackmon, Boston College.

Carolina Panthers: TE T.J. Williams, North Carolina State; DT Gabe Watson, Michigan; RB Jerome Harrison, Washington State; LB Abdul Hodge, Iowa.

Cleveland Browns: The Browns spent a lot of time studying DT Broderick Bunkley (Florida State) who would likely be a defensive end in the team's 3-4 scheme. The Browns also spent time with offensive linemen Daryn Colledge and highly-regarded OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson.

Dallas Cowboys: RB Jerios Norwood, Mississippi State

Jacksonville Jaguars: TE Marcedes Lewis, UCLA

Kansas City Chiefs: WR Anthony Mix, Auburn

Miami Dolphins: LB Spencer Havner, UCLA; OL Ryan Cook, New Mexico

New York Jets: The Jets interest in D'Brickashaw Ferguson was evidenced by Terry Bradway waiting in line to speak to him. Ferguson is a strong possibility to the Jets with their first-round pick. The Jets also talked to defensive backs Cedric Griffen (Texas) and Will Blackmon (Boston College).

San Diego Chargers: The Chargers were very active and spoke with LB D'qwell Jackson, Maryland; TE Dominique Byrd, USC; DL Victor Adeyanju, Indiana; LB Abdul Hodge, Iowa; OT Jon Scott, Texas; WR Maurice Stovall, Notre Dame.

Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles spent time interviewing WR Hank Baskett, New Mexico, as well as QB D.J. Shockley, Georgia.

Washington taterskins: The taterskins showed their interest in defensive linemen as two different taterskins scouts spoke with DT Gabe Watson and DL Dusty Dvoracek seperately. The taterskins also talked to LB Spencer Havner, UCLA; OT Marcus McNeill, Auburn; RB Jerome Harrison, Washington State.

[rjs246]

He spent a lot of time with Brandon Williams after practice.

A 5'11" WR prospect?! Be still my beating heart!

[MURP]

never saw David Anderson or Hank Baskett, but Brandon Williams can induce football wood.   Phreak did you get a chance to see Auburn/Wisc bowl game?  Williams was out of control awesome.  He does remind me of a Steve Smith now that the article mentioned it.

[ice grillin you]

isnt williams only like a 3rd or 4th round prospect

[PhillyPhreak54]

Yeah, he surprised me in that game. I hadn't seen much of Wisky all year except for the PSU game and Williams blew it up in the Bowl.

It's a little too early to really guess their plans, but the fact that they are talking to a lot of WRs tells me that they are looking to replace Lewis or McMullen. Pinky and Brown are locks to make it in 2006 and after than who knows.

[rjs246]

Unless the dude is utterly dominant, 5'11" 3rd-4th round WR prospects will never induce football wood for me. But I like the idea of drafting a WR in an early, non-first, round.

[Feva]

Unless the dude is utterly dominant, 5'11" 3rd-4th round WR prospects will never induce football wood for me. But I like the idea of drafting a WR in an early, non-first, round.

Yup... we need another young WR to groom with Reggie after the "Vet WR band-aid" is taken off in a few years.  God forbid we actually have two talented WR's on the roster at one time.