2007 AMATEUR DRAFT DISCUSSION

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[Jistic]

At #4 We have Lake County selecting DT Blaine Crawford out of North Carolina. The Extreme elected to take potential over more established ability. Crawford's agility is freakish. Able to knife through double teams and penetrate into the opponents backfield causing havoc on a regular basis. His combination of strength and agility is unmatched in this draft. If Crawford develops like this coaching staff believes he will, he will be a force in the OSFL.

[robster1225]

anyone else think that Scoggins went way to high?

[Jistic]

At #5 we have St. Paul taking stud wide out Dwayne Holzberger. Holzberger, a 3 year starter at Baylor broke pretty much all of the school receiving records. While not a pure burner or classic deep threat, this kid gives you the complete package. I talked to one scout that said Holzberger already runs routes better than 2/3's of the veteran receivers currently in the OSFL. This kid has soft hands and can make all the plays for you. Fearless across the middle he'll take on safety's and linebackers if needed. St. Paul got themselves a special, special player here and at #5 is a steal in my opinion.

[robster1225]

Again, the #26 pick is on the block!

[Guest]

anyone else think that Scoggins went way to high?

Based on my scouting, Scoggins would have been my first choice of the QBs available, even though he looks like a serious project being only 12% developed.

The guy I thought went too high is Kaplan. My scout isn't as good at rating QB's as Chicagos scout is, but I wouldn't have picked him til the 4th or 5th round.

Definite variation there for sure. He did score extremely high on the position drill though, and he is rated highly overall.. Just that my scout thinks he is a backup at best.

[HWessinmouse]

PM Sent, Robster

[Jistic]

At #6 again we have Denver picking in an either or position. This time they elected to go with what most people had as the top CB in this draft. Donnell Burke out of Ole Miss comes in and gives you an athletic play maker that makes your defense more dangerous on day 1. Also a decent punt returner he may see some time on special teams in Denver. Burke has excellent speed and those smooth hips that scouts love to see. Probably your best technique player at this position I can't see Burke NOT starting from day one. He's a extremely coachable and is one of the most OSFL ready players in this draft.

[Guest]

jistic, your Mel Kiper impression is top notch.

[Jistic]

anyone else think that Scoggins went way to high?

Based on my scouting, Scoggins would have been my first choice of the QBs available, even though he looks like a serious project being only 12% developed.

The guy I thought went too high is Kaplan. My scout isn't as good at rating QB's as Chicagos scout is, but I wouldn't have picked him til the 4th or 5th round.

Definite variation there for sure. He did score extremely high on the position drill though, and he is rated highly overall.. Just that my scout thinks he is a backup at best.

Interesting. Kaplan was viewed as very underrated by my scout.

[robster1225]

anyone else think that Scoggins went way to high?

Based on my scouting, Scoggins would have been my first choice of the QBs available, even though he looks like a serious project being only 12% developed.

The guy I thought went too high is Kaplan. My scout isn't as good at rating QB's as Chicagos scout is, but I wouldn't have picked him til the 4th or 5th round.

Definite variation there for sure. He did score extremely high on the position drill though, and he is rated highly overall.. Just that my scout thinks he is a backup at best.

Funny, I had Kaplan as the 2nd best QB. This is great!

[Jistic]

jistic, your Mel Kiper impression is top notch.

Thank you. I'm only gonna be able to do this for a few more hours though. I can try to catch up then later depending on how fast this goes.

[aholbert]

Pick 18 is on the block.

[Cotton]

:D

I'm likin' it, too.

I overslept, then had to run the UFL saturday morning sim (and watch my game, of course, and update the site, all that), so I'm just getting caught up now...

Nice work, guys. :)

[Guest]

The scout differences, etc. make this feel even more real.