Shrine Game Stock Report

by David Fucillo on Jan 22, 2010 10:00 AM PST in NFL Draft

The Shrine Game gets going tomorrow at lunch time, but practices have been rolling along all week. While we don't have the proverbial "best of the best" in talent, the Shrine Game does bring some very solid talent. Yesterday's practice was apparently rather light and not in full gear. However, ESPN's scouts put together a "stock report" video looking at who's been impressive and who's struggled over the course of the week.

According to yesterday's practice report, OT Kevin Haslam (the Rutgers guy we spoke of earlier this week) struggled a bit with a rather average week of practice. We'll keep an eye on him during the game, but it sounds like he'll need to raise his draft stock with a strong combine.

One other guy who's gotten solid press all week long is linebacker O'Brien Schofield out of Wisconsin. He is making the transition from defensive end to linebacker, so would I be correct in guessing he's projected at OLB? Given that, do we think the 49ers make any additions there? If they're happy with Haralson, Lawson and Brooks I suppose they might add a rookie late in the draft to battle in camp, but I'm not so sure at this point. Thoughts?

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Don’t forget Briggs too

49ers Al Grito De Guerra!!! hahaha

by 49erSalvatrucha on Jan 22, 2010 10:10 AM PST reply actions

I can't see us drafting an OLB

Too many people already on the roster.

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Jan 22, 2010 10:22 AM PST reply actions

Only 3 somewhat proven guys + Briggs

They need to go to camp with 80 players….

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Jan 22, 2010 11:20 AM PST up reply actions

where's the Shrine game roster

and does DrewK have a FanPost on the notables yet?

"Vernon is going to be a great tight end one day, but he's got to put the whole package together." - Thanks Sing for echoing this.

by Tre9er on Jan 22, 2010 10:26 AM PST reply actions

Fooch

If you are going to Shrine game practices, you are doing your homework beyond the call of duty..Nice work, Fooch..

by The Sear on Jan 22, 2010 10:40 AM PST reply actions

Correction

I’m getting my info from Scouts Inc’s practice reports. Although given the rain in San Francisco this week, I kind wish I was in Orlando right now.

by David Fucillo on Jan 22, 2010 12:57 PM PST up reply actions

Wouldn't bother me

I wouldn’t mind one bit if the niners drafted an OLB, the only thing is that I would prefer that it be addressed in the later rounds, obviously. Too much has to be done in the early rounds. It would be nice to find a hidden gem in the late rounds!

by sundaysfinest on Jan 22, 2010 11:27 AM PST reply actions

Practice Reports

I find it interesting how different everyone views the practices. Take OT, Haslam from Rutgers. 7 of 10 reports I have seen have him raising his stock with a very good practice report and yet others see it different. Though, it can be tough to grade out an OL as a reporter. As it was explained to me, the reporters at practice have so much to take in. so if they stop for two plays to watch the OL they base an entire report on those two plays. Perfect example- day one, L. Witten Beat Haslam on just one play during the entire practice. Hardy also was stonewalled all day against Haslam, but then I read reports that Witten was too fast and beat Haslam all day long.
Good thing real scouts are there and watch every play.

by keithj on Jan 28, 2010 7:36 AM PST reply actions