100 in 100: Mike Iupati (24 of 100)
by Drew Kerr on Feb 4, 2010 1:00 PM PST
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PrintIn the Senior Bowl Recap that I had written earlier in the week, Mike Iupati was one of the guys whose stock fell a bit. Roughly fifty percent of the time it seemed as though Iupati was being out-matched. This could be one of those scenarios that playing against lessor competition inflated a players capabilities. It also could just be one of those scenarios that the guy had a bad game. In any case, Iupati will need to crank up the volume once he reaches the NFL if he wants to start. There is always a learning curve no matter what the position is at the pro-level.
Iupati was an Outland Trophy Finalist this past season and for the most part dominated the competition for a majority of the regular season.
Below, we'll take a look at some of Iupati's accomplishments and the projections of where he could go...
Iupati demonstrates here that he uses his hands very well and stays in front of his man very well. As the commentators mention, Iupati will be playing against a much higher level in the NFL. He has a good frame and good movement. It will, to say the least, be interesting to see how his game translates to the next level.
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SUMMARY AND PROJECTION:
Typically Guards don't go very high in the draft and after Iupati's outing at the Senior Bowl, he may have not moved up any on anybody's boards. I think that he will be drafted in the 1st Round but now it will be later rather than sooner. He will more than likely be drafted in the second half of the 1st on Day 1.
Possibilities -- 1st Round; Picks 16-32.
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i like this kid
i would have no problem taking him if he fell to us in the second round (unlikely) as long as we took a OT in the 1st round
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by remembering9ergods on Feb 4, 2010 1:16 PM PST reply actions
Agree
Second round would be great.
I suspect that he won’t fall quite that far, though.
by Bob In Beaverton on Feb 4, 2010 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
I think people have overstated how much the game hurt Iupati's grade
yes he had a poor game, but he dominated in practice and as most of the draft experts have noted, scouts and player personnel put much more stock into the practices leading up to the week than the game. Look at Joe Staley for example. He also had a very poor senior bowl game, but a very strong practice week that led him to be taken by the team in the First. Furthermore, from the way he showed up at the Senior bowl, he probably should perform very well at the combine which probably would boost his stock further. When it’s all said and done I think he probably gets taken in the top 20 and think that there’s no chance that he falls to us in the second
His big problem was the use of hands
He didn’t seem to be able to contain without holding. Now that’s a matter of technique and can be taught at the next level. He didn’t do well in the drills at either tackle spot which will hurt his draft some. If he as a strong combine he might jump up to the mid-first but right now i think he’s in the 20-25 range.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Worst highlight film ever.
Why were they just showing him on the sidelines?
I agree with the draft projection
I would be really high on him if he showed a little more versatility. What I saw of him in the Senior Bowl showed me that he’s an amazing run blocker. But if that is the bulk of his strengths right now, I’d only take him if he fell to the 2nd round or later. We’d probably be better off re-signing Baas.
He might be targeted by the 49ers. The more I learn and read about this draft the more I believe the 49ers are going to trade down to acquire another 2nd round pick.
The 49ers needs are at the non-premium positions which usually get drafted in the late 1st round, early 2nd round. Yet, the 49ers picks are in the early 1st round.
Needs
RT, S, G, KR/PR, ILB, CB.
RT would be upgraded with any of the Top 5 tackles. Not sure if any top S after Berry fits the 49ers criteria for a 1st round selection. They need another good G and soon, so 1st/2nd fits. good KR/PR specialist are generally found in the 2nd/3rd round. I can see ILB/CB in the 2nd and 3rd round based on BPA.
Which actually might be a good thing
Because that’s the scenario where the Niners could choose to trade down to get the late 1st and an extra 2nd round pick. It looks like better place to pick based on their needs.
wait til the third round
i would wait and take Zane Beadles in the 3rd or possibly 4th, than take Iupati in the 1st or 2nd.
especially if the niners find a decent one thru free agency.
Not gonna play tackle.....
So I doubt the Niners would take him. They can grab a guard in the third or fouth to bring along over the course of a year. Baas should be retained for this year and then let go, and Rachal is going to be around for a while. I just don’t see the need to reach for a guard that high in the draft. We have a new O line coach who should be able to teach good technique. The guy’s a great player, but we have other pressing needs.
Iupati is good but--------
If he falls the 9ers should consider him, but the best guard in the Senior Bowl was John Jerry from Ole Miss. If we could get him in the third it would be a coup. Watch him in the combine.
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