2010-2011 NCAA College Prospects: Cornerbacks

by Drew Kerr on Jun 25, 2010 2:00 PM PDT in NFL Draft

Author's Note: Last year, before I became a Front Page Author, I posted a few pieces on the top college prospects at the very beginning of the college football season for '09-'10. There are roughly 22 positions (11 on each side of the ball) to focus on. Each week, leading up to the very first NCAA Football Game for the '10-'11 Season, I will take a look at one of the positions. Each position will vary in the amount of players I cover. Number of players per position will range anywhere from 10-20 of the top prospects. I will be ranking them as to where I think they will be slotted in next years draft should they all enter. Mind you, these are just my opinions, but I feel that the rankings are going to be pretty close to the opinions of the rest of the Nation. I haven't seen any preseason player rankings yet, so it should be interesting to compare to once they come out.

Last week we finished up taking a look at all of the offensive positions. This week we will turn our attention toward the defensive prospects coming out. Believe it or not, and as long as it may seem away, the 2010-2011 Season is almost upon us. We are less than two months away (51 Days) until the Niners kick the ball off again. Sweet revenge against the Superbowl loser Colts would be a nice way to begin the year... preseason or not.

This week we're going to look at the cornerback position. There was much debate around Niners Nation this past offseason (pre-draft) in regards as to whether or not they needed to draft a corner fairly high. It seems as though the coaching staff and front office felt fine with the guys that were in place considering that they didn't draft a corner until the sixth round. Nate Clements and Shawntae Spencer are expected to be the starting corners but it remains a mystery as to who will be the nickel and dime package corners. This leads me to believe that next year the corner position may be a targeted area. So pay close attention to the guys that are listed below. One of them may be a San Francisco 49er next season.

After the break, we'll take a look...

1. RAS-I DOWLING | 6'2", 200 LBS. | VIRGINIA CAVALIERS - Had Dowling come out in this years draft, he may have been selected relatively high. However, considering that he returned for a final season in college, the odds are stacked in his favor to be picked first potentially. If he is not selected here, look for him to be selected as a top three cornerback in next years draft. (((Click Here For Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	43	29	14	0	0	0	1	0	2	17	8.5	17	0	0
2008	43	33	10	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	58	40	18	1	0	0	2	0	3	70	23.3	49	0	0

2. PRINCE AMUKAMARA | 6'1", 200 LBS. | NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS - Like Dowling, Amukamara has a very good opportunity to put himself in position to get drafted on day one of next years draft. He has very good instinct and makes extremely exceptional cut to either break up passes or pluck them out of the air. Keep an eye on this young talented prospect. (((Click Here For Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	4	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	32	19	13	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	60	38	22	2	0	0	1	0	5	63	12.6	40	0	0

3. CURTIS BROWN | 6'0", 185 LBS. | TEXAS LONGHORNS - Some people feel that Texas Longhorn defensive backs tend to be overrated. As much as I hate to admit it, I believe that Brown is not a player who will be overrated coming out next year. Being in the spotlight at a big school like Texas, he will have every chance to shine and make the ESPN highlight reels. (No Highlights)

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	13	11	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	25	23	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	44	31	13	0	0	0	1	0	1	77	77.0	77	1	0

4. PATRICK PETERSON | 6'1", 211 LBS. | LSU TIGERS - In a way, I feel like this could be too low to slot Peterson but it was just really difficult to place him above the other three. In any case, Peterson is easily a top five prospect next year. He is fast, physical, great ball skills and could very well fit the mold in a physical with an "F" type of defense. (((Click Here For Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2008	41	30	11	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	52	43	9	0	0	0	0	0	2	37	18.5	37	1	0

5. AARON WILLIAMS | 6'1", 189 LBS. | TEXAS LONGHORNS - Yes, there are two corners from Texas in the top five. This is not an error. Again, some feel that defensive backs out of Texas are overrated but there is a reason they earned the nickname of DBU. The Longhorns may have lost one of their best guys back there in Earl Thomas but the two defensive backs listed here could make up for the loss with another year of experience under their belts. (((Click Here For Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2008	13	8	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	81	81.0	81	1	0
2009	31	21	10	2	0	0	2	0	3	0	0.0	0	0	0

6. SHAREECE WRIGHT | 6'0", 185 LBS. | USC TROJANS - Wright was a defensive back under Pete Carroll last year and judging by the defensive back stats there, it seems as though there were more personal fouls than interceptions... hmmmm... anyhow, Wright (out from underneath the wicked wings of Carroll) should have a chance to shine now. I fully expect Wright to be a player that steps up to the plate and showcases his true talent. (((Click Here For Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2006	15	11	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2007	29	25	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	9	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	0	0	0

7. CHIMDI CHEKWA | 6'1", 188 LBS. | OHIO STATE BUCKEYES - Chewka may be a lot higher than this when it's all said and done. He has all the makings of potentially being a great corner. While he may be that in college, you just never know when they hit the next level. But I fully expect to see Chekwa playing on Sunday's after this season. (No Highlights)

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	30	27	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	9.0	9	0	0
2008	30	28	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	43	26	17	0	0	0	0	0	1	19	19.0	19	0	0

8. MARIO BUTLER | 6'1", 185 LBS. | GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS - The Yellow Jackets didn't have very many highlights on the defensive side of the ball last year, but Butler, next to Derrick Morgan provided a few. Butler could very well be the best player on the defensive side for the Yellow Jackets. His name should become well-known by season end. (((Click Here For Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	41	33	8	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	40	29	11	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	1.0	2	0	0

9. OMAR BOLDEN | 5'10", 195 LBS. | ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS - Bolden could have gone pro last year but opted to stay one more year. He sustained a significant injury and missed some time last year. If he stays healthy in the upcoming year, he has all the tangibles to get drafted as a top ten corner in next years draft class. (((Click Here For Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	33	24	9	0	0	0	0	0	1	29	29.0	29	1	0
2008	49	37	12	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	4	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	0	0	0

10. JAMES DOCKERY | OREGON STATE BEAVERS - If Dockery can build off of what he ended with last year, he's going to put himself in great position to be drafted somewhere in the middle of the pack next year. Of course there are always extenuating circumstances but if everything goes well, expect Dockery to get drafted as a top ten corner. (((Click Here For Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	12	8	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	38	24	14	0	0	0	0	0	2	16	8.0	16	0	0

11. ANTHONY GAITOR | 5'10", 185 LBS. | FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL PANTHERS

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	56	31	25	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	44	32	12	0	0	0	0	0	5	175	35.0	78	2	0
2009	45	33	12	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	3.5	7	0	0

12. DARIAN HAGAN | 6'1", 186 LBS. | CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2008	56	38	18	0	0	0	1	0	3	12	4.0	6	0	0
2009	29	23	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0

13. KENDRIC BURNEY | 5'9", 190 LBS. | UNC TARHEELS

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	49	39	10	1	0	0	0	0	1	76	76.0	76	1	0
2008	77	62	15	0	0	0	0	0	3	71	23.7	37	0	0
2009	52	37	15	1	0	0	0	0	5	200	40.0	77	2	0

14. JASON TEAGUE | 6'2", 190 LBS. | TCU HORNED FROGS

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2008	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	22	17	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	0	0	0

15. DAVON HOUSE | 6'0", 180 LBS. | NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	37	21	16	0	0	0	0	0	4	171	42.8	100	1	0
2008	40	26	14	0	0	0	0	0	2	42	21.0	42	0	0
2009	68	46	22	0	0	0	0	0	3	58	19.3	58	1	0

16. RASHAD CARMICHAEL | 5'11", 186 LBS. | VIRGINIA TECH HOAKIES

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	8	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	11	7	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	55	31	24	1	0	0	0	0	6	71	11.8	28	1	0

17. DEVON TORRENCE | 6'1", 185 LBS. | OHIO STATE BUCKEYES

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	11	8	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	35	15	20	1	0	0	2	0	2	19	9.5	19	0	0

18. C.J. BAILEY | 5'10", 184 LBS. | SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI GOLDEN EAGLES

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	40	27	13	0	0	0	1	0	2	37	18.5	37	0	0
2008	31	24	7	0	0	0	2	0	2	19	9.5	15	0	0
2009	57	41	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0

19. MARCUS GILCHRIST | 5'11", 185 LBS. | CLEMSON TIGERS

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2007	18	8	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	17	7	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	96	53	43	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0

20. BRANDON HARRIS | 5'11", 195 LBS. | MIAMI HURRICANES

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2008	30	22	8	1	0	0	0	0	1	25	25.0	25	0	0
2009	55	39	16	1	0	0	2	0	2	10	5.0	10	0	0

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Do you think that the 49ers should draft a cornerback relatively high in next years draft?

Yes

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No

27 votes

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First thing I notice about most of the top CBs

They are all tall CBs. I don’t keep up with college football to know much about these guys, so I like these posts. I would like to see the 49ers go CB in the first and of the guys mentioned, Patrick Peterson sounds good if he is what you described.

However, that video on Amukamara does not make him look that impressive. I would like to see how he plays in press coverage. How is his tackling because that video has me questioning his tackling?

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 25, 2010 2:33 PM PDT reply actions

He’s a young player and obviously there’s growth throughout the season. I just suggest maybe trying to catch a Husker game to see him this year because each year is different. Players rise and fall.

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by Drew Kerr on Jun 25, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I voted no

They need to go after a DE or a OLB

by EcERyda69 on Jun 25, 2010 2:58 PM PDT reply actions

They need to replace Clements

and his under-achievement compared to what kinda dough he’s making.

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 25, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I think smiley broke this down one time

Clements salary for the time being is fairly decent as is his level of play. His salary really becomes a problem in 2012(?).

Here's hoping 2010 is the end of our drought.

by FearTheTree on Jun 25, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I've broken it down many times

no need to worry about Clements’ salary for another year or two.

I still voted yes on the poll because we do need to get younger at the position.

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by smileyman on Jun 25, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

What Smiley said

by manraj7 on Jun 25, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for the correction

He’s not overpaid now… But the kinda cash that’s coming he definitely hasn’t been at that level.

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 25, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

What kind of level do you expect?

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 25, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions

a level that would befit the

oh… a level that would befit the massive salary hes going to be getting. He hasn’t yet earned that cash I would say. He’s definitely not a lockdown corner.

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 25, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions

And what does a lock down corner mean to you?

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 26, 2010 1:38 AM PDT up reply actions

There's no such thing as a lockdown corner in the NFL

and for the three millionth time Clements actually isn’t getting a “massive salary”. It made big news when he signed it but most of it he’ll never see.

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by smileyman on Jun 26, 2010 2:57 AM PDT up reply actions

But truly how much is in bonuses? On what 11 and 12 million announced the next couple years.

I’m betting he’s getting at least 4.25M Guaranteed per year. Do you know what you can do with that kind of cash?

The first thing you can do is get a talented, high-round rookie who is cheaper, younger and with some luck, down the road, BETTER than what we got with Clements.

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 26, 2010 3:50 AM PDT up reply actions

We have our future defensive stars taken care of

In Willis is locked up and Mays is on the rookie deal

We NEED to secure VD and have some room left over for a couple reasons. For that special free agent (Deion Sanders) that might come along and make all the difference in making us a champ… And for when, in my belief, Alex Smith goes absolutely thermonuclear this year. We can survive without Clements – We proved that last year. I like Nate but he needed to step up his game BEFORE the injury.

Another rookie that could be solid if not spectacular can be had on the cheap.

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 26, 2010 3:59 AM PDT up reply actions

Again

what does lock down corner mean to you?

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 26, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Darrelle Revis

Nnamdi Asomugha
Deion Sanders
Darrell Green

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 27, 2010 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions

Revis still needs more game tape

I think Moss will school him this season.

Asomugha gives up plays here and there.

They don’t “completely” take out a certain side of the field, they just do a much better job of it when compared to other CBs.

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

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by SportsChicken on Jun 27, 2010 3:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Does it matter that Asomugha (and Revis potentially) average at least 5 mil more than Clements per year?

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 27, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Those are names

what does a lock-down corner actually do?

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by smileyman on Jun 29, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

You can get a talented high-round rookie

and then in 4 years if you want to keep him you’ll have to sign him to a massive deal again.

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by smileyman on Jun 26, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions

But what has Clements done for us in the last 2 seasons?

Sign a big deal. Have 1 very good year and then 2 meh years. That rookie if we are signign him to a massive deal after 4 years its because he’s one of the top corners in the league and he’s still young. Two things Clements has not been the last 2 years.

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 27, 2010 1:28 AM PDT up reply actions

Well

until we find that top corner, we are stuck with Clements. Oh, Nerts.

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 27, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions

I would hope to avoid the first round when it comes to 3-4 OLB

There is a high bust rate for those players because not many of them can make the conversion. However, if the team does end up picking one in the first, I believe in this coaching staff because they know linebackers.

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 25, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Yup

3-4 OLB are one of the worst picks to make in the first round. It’s hard for college DEs to make that transition, though it’s harder still for WRs to make the transition.

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by smileyman on Jun 25, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

You should do a post on positional value in certain rounds

because while it is hard for WRs to transition, the successful receivers from the first round turn out to be good-great receivers with long careers whereas first round RBs may have some success but because of the short life of an NFL RB, a first round pick is not worth the few years of production.

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 25, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions

generally

If I can have any player in the history of the game… Despite how unimportant a great RB is compared to a HoF offensive lineman or Lawrence Taylor or the greatest QBs of all time. I still take a long hard look at Barry Sanders.

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 25, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

The problem really lies in the first 15 picks

which are extremely over-valued. A guy who’s picked 20th overall won’t make all that much more than a guy picked 35th overall (a bit more guaranteed but he’ll probably have a longer contract too).

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by smileyman on Jun 25, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

It's funny how that works too

but also puts extra importance for those early teams to choose a player that will improve the overall team so they do not consistently pick high.

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 25, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Isn't DE itself rather high bust rate?

Or am I “misremembering” as they say?

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jun 26, 2010 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions

I want Ras-I

but then again I think we’re going to the NFC championship game so he will probably be long gone.

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 25, 2010 3:06 PM PDT reply actions

Dowling would be neat

but like you said, probably won’t happen if we make the playoffs.

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 25, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions

There could be a 1st round CB left in the twenties for us to pick.

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by Hoopers Judge on Jul 15, 2010 4:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Good looks, Drew.

I had been paying more attention to the cornerback prospects but I hadn’t noted that the top CBs are all so tall, that’s great.

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by James Brady on Jun 25, 2010 3:17 PM PDT reply actions

Personally I would rank Peterson 2 with Prince 3 and Brown 4

But this is a really solid list. I think CB will be our highest priority heading into the 2011 draft.

Here's hoping 2010 is the end of our drought.

by FearTheTree on Jun 25, 2010 3:23 PM PDT reply actions

And Ras one?

I agree I like Ras a heck of a lot. Did last year when there were possibilities of him coming out. He’s tall and big and while not overly fast he’s no slough foot either. From what I’m seeing/hearing around it sounds like most of the prognosticators (take that with it’s own pound of salt) have Peterson and Prince fighting for 1 and Brown and Ras kind of fighting for the two range but that’s more just the sway of current sentiment. It seems like a pretty good crop of CB’s this year. Maybe we could even get a CB in the first and go back to pick up a proect one in one of our lower rounds.

In general if we look at it we’re looking at this as far as what picks we have right now:
Rd 1, Rd 2, Rd 3, Rd 4 (ours), Rd 4 (Chargers), Rd 5 (ours), Rd 5 (I’m guessing this is what we’ll get comp though could only be a 6th), Rd 7 (ours), Rd 7 (Lions?) So that’s 5 picks in the top 130. Now off the top of my head I’d like to see us get some things like the following: CB, rush DE, rush OLB, NT, COP RB. That’s just a first blush overview of things that I see(feel) we need.

Sorry for the brain dump LOL

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jun 26, 2010 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions

We definitely need a corner in the first two rounds, I prefer the tallest with most fluid hips and speed as a combo, so I want a lot.

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by rlott#42 on Jun 25, 2010 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

I wonder how your wife looks

because she must be the total package to meet your requirements.

by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 25, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm sure you would like what you see

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by rlott#42 on Jun 25, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Ras-I encompasses all of that.

If the Niners can land him I will be stoked. But any of the top five there should be solid.

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by Drew Kerr on Jun 25, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

We'd have to make a trade to get him.

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by James Brady on Jun 25, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Agree with both of you LOL

Yeah probably he’s gonna go high but if the high feeling continues on Peterson and Da Prince then he might end up #3 and I would have no problem with him at that slot LOL. In fact as Drew noted any of them, Peterson, Prince, Dowling, Brown or Williams would be good pickups. All pretty much meet RLott’s criteria as well.

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jun 26, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Well he's not that fast is he?

At least he doesn’t seem so fast to me on TV.
?

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

"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"

by SportsChicken on Jun 25, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions

he's not lighting fast

Strengths: Incredible frame for a CB – More quick than fast, but has decent long speed – Shows good awareness in zone coverage – Very physical at the line, uses hands well – Great intangibles – Will support the run.

Weaknesses: Makes too many mental mistakes – His technique in his backpedal and transitions need to catch up with his athleticism – His good instincts may lead him to jump routes and gamble too much.

2009 Stats:
8 Passes Defensed, 3 Interceptions, 53 Tackles

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 26, 2010 4:57 AM PDT up reply actions

Well he didn't look "elite" for long periods of time last year.

I have a very bad feeling about this kid.

Just feels weird.

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

"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"

by SportsChicken on Jun 26, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions

That's Dowling

the big knock on him is he doesn’t bend his knees enough in his backpedal. ZOMG ITS THE END OF THE WORLD!

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 25, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Two things

First, I think it’ll be interesting to see how Baalke deals with corners. I seem to recall McCloughan taking the position that corners took a while to groom and develop and thus it was better to get them off the FA market (see: Nate Clements).

Second, with that in mind, the labor situation could also play a role depending on who’s available and how much we’d have to pay for selecting a corner. If there is no rookie salary structure and we get up into the teens (the area to get these guys), 13-17 million guaranteed seems quite a bit for someone with little immediate value. Generally, at best you hope he can fill in as your nickle slot corner his rookie year and then take the jump into one of the starting positions by year 2. And as Smileyman noted is his post a couple weeks ago, scheme is more important than individuals in terms of getting the most value in terms of performance.

All that said, I wouldn’t mind a CB, particularly if it’s in the late first round. However I think you’d have to consider that the team could do better than just picking a CB because it’s a perceived “weakness” and that, if available, the FA market could provide better players at the position than someone we draft.

by HaloFanInDC on Jun 25, 2010 9:06 PM PDT reply actions

If you're picking in the teens

you’re looking at a contract with a total value of $10-17 million, not guaranteed money of that much. You might push it close to $20 million if you’re a QB.

As an example here are the 15th overall picks and their rookie deals for the past 5 years

2009—Brian Cushing. 5 years, $14 million. $10 million guaranteed plus another $4 million in incentives.

2008—Branden Albert. 5 years, $15.8 million. $9.2 million guarantee4d.

2007—Lawrence Timmons. 5 years, $12 million. $8 million guaranteed. Another $3 million available in incentives.

2006—Tye Hill. 5 years $10.2 million. (3 years later he was traded to the Falcons for a 7th round pick and then cut 3 games into the season)

2005—Derrick Johnson. 5 years $10.4 million.

Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority

by smileyman on Jun 25, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions