2012 Senior Bowl Rosters, Coaches: NFL Draft Season Is Upon Us

by David Fucillo on Jan 25, 2012 6:00 AM PST in 2012 NFL Draft

The close of the 2011 NFL season for the 49ers means we will start switching gears and begin preparations for free agency and the draft. We'll have plenty of recap and review content over the coming weeks, but we'll also be looking ahead as the 49ers prepare to add new talent to the roster.

The road to the 2012 NFL Draft is officially underway and the next stop is the Senior Bowl coming to you from Mobile, Alabama this Saturday. The game will be observed by plenty of scouts and personnel executives, but the week of practice leading up to the game is the more significant part of the Senior Bowl. The players are put through numerous drills and prep periods by the two coaching staffs. The game provides some insight, but given the "pick-up nature" of the game the practices are likely to provide better information.

Later today I'll start getting some practice reports together to give us an idea of who is performing well and who is struggling. Are there any specific players you'd like updates on? I'll poke around for pertinent information in general, but if people want details on specific players or positions, give me a heads-up. In the meantime, here is a rundown of the Senior Bowl weigh-ins.

Just to head some of you off at the pass, Kellen Moore is one guy who appears to be struggling a bit this week. He is one of the bigger names in the game given his high profile at Boise State. The 49ers likely won't be drafting a quarterback, but if a guy like Moore falls far enough, maybe they take a look at him. I have nothing to indicate one way or the other, but it's worth considering.

I've posted the rosters after the jump. I would have had these out earlier, but getting over the weekend took a little longer than I anticipated and so it's now officially go-time for the offseason. The folks at Mocking The Draft should be your go-to site all week for the 2012 Senior Bowl. We'll have plenty of 49ers specific coverage, but they are all over everything else and can provide some great insight.

North Team
Head Coach: Leslie Frazier
Coaching Staff: Minnesota Vikings

No.	Name	Position	HT/WT	School
75	Adams, Mike	OL	6'7" / 323	Ohio State
71	Bergstrom, Tony	OL	6'5 1/2" / 315	Utah
50	Brewster, Mike	OL	6'4 1/4" / 310	Ohio State
44	Cole, Audie	LB	6'4 1/8" / 258	NC State
8	Cousins, Kirk	QB	6'2 1/2" / 209	Michigan State
81	Crawford, Jack	DL	6'4 7/8" / 268	Penn State
99	Curry, Vinny	DL	6'3" / 265	Marshall
4	David, Lavonte	LB	6'0 1/2" / 225	Nebraska
28	Davis, Demario	LB	6-3 / 230	Arkansas State
15	Dennard, Alfonzo	DB	5'10" / 203	Nebraska
82	Egnew, Michael	TE	6'5 1/4" / 251	Missouri
34	Ewing, Bradie	RB	5'11 5/8" / 241	Wisconsin
13	Fleming, Jamell	DB	5'10 5/8" / 202	Oklahoma
24	Fletcher, Donnie	DB	6'0 1/4" / 201	Boston College
83	Graham, T.J.	WR	5' 11 3/8" / 182	NC State
1	Herron, Dan	RB	5'9 1/4" / 212	Ohio State
84	Igwenagu, Emil	TE	6'1 1/8" / 245	Massachusetts
18	Iloka, George	DB	6'3 5/8" / 222	Boise State
2	Jackson, Asa	DB	5'9 7/8" / 193	Cal Poly
56	Johnson, Cam	LB	6'3 3/4" / 267	Virginia
52	Johnson, James-Michael	LB	6'1 1/8" / 249	Nevada
23	Johnson, Leonard	DB	5'9 7/8" / 198	Iowa State
89	Jones, Marvin	WR	6'1 7/8" / 198	California
56	Kelemete, Senio	OL	6'3 1/2" / 300	Washington
85	Linthicum, Brian	TE	6'3 3/4" / 249	Michigan State
78	Looney, Joe	OL	6'3" / 320	Wake Forest
8	Lynn, D'Anton	DB	5'11 5/8" / 205	Penn State
22	Martin, Doug	RB	5'9" / 219	Boise State
68	Martin, Mike	DL	6'1 1/4" / 307	Michigan
92	McClellin, Shea	DL	6'3" 1/4 / 248	Boise State
7	McNutt, Marvin	WR	6'2 1/2" / 216	Iowa
11	Moore, Kellen	QB	5'11 3/4" / 191	Boise State
97	Nortman, Brad	P	6'2 3/8" / 207	Wisconsin
73	Osemele, Kelechi	OL	6'5 3/8" / 333	Iowa State
23	Pead, Isaiah	RB	5'9 7/9" / 193	Cincinnati
20	Polk, Chris	RB	5'10 1/2" / 224	Washington
3	Posey, DeVier	WR	6'1 5/8" / 209	Ohio State
88	Quick, Brian	WR	6'3 1/2" / 222	Appalachian State
98	Reyes, Kendall	DL	6'3 7/8" / 300	Connecticut
81	Robinson, Gerell	WR	6'3 1/8" / 223	Arizona State
19	Robinson, Trenton	DB	5'9 1/2" / 193	Michigan State
72	Schwartz, Mitchell	OL	6'5 1/8" / 317	California
22	Smith, Harrison	DB	6'1 3/4" / 212	Notre Dame
74	Ta'amu, Alameda	DL	6'2 1/2" / 341	Washington
74	Troutman, Johnnie	OL	6'4 1/8" / 325	Penn State
45	Wagner, Bobby	LB	6'0 1/4" / 241	Utah State
37	Wiggs, Carson	PK	6'0 1/2" / 222	Purdue
16	Wilson, Russell	QB	5'10 5/8" / 203	Wisconsin
90	Winn, Billy	DL	6'3 3/8" / 296	Boise State
62	Wojta, Kyle	DS	6'1 1/2" / 239	Wisconsin
95	Wolfe, Derek	DL	6-5 / 300	Cincinnati
70	Zeitler, Kevin	OL	6'3 7/8"/315	Wisconsin

South Team
Head Coach: Mike Shanahan
Coaching Staff: Washington Redskins

No.	Name	Position	HT/WT	School
55	Acho, Emmanuel	LB	6'1" / 235	Texas
4	Adams, Joe	WR	5'10" 1/2 / 174	Arkansas
26	Allen, Antonio	DB	6'1" 1/4 / 202	South Carolina
72	Allen, Jeff	OL	6'4" / 306	Illinois
28	Ballard, Vick	RB	5'10" 1/8 / 217	Mississippi State
5	Bentley, Dwight	DB	5'9" 7/8 / 176	Louisiana-Lafayette
91	Bequette, Jake	LB	6'4" 1/2 / 264	Arkansas
61	Blackwell, Will	OL	6'3" 1/2 / 314	LSU
74	Blake, Philip	OL	6'2" 3/8 / 312	Baylor
2	Boykin, Brandon	DB	5'9" 1/4 / 183	Georgia
13	Bradham, Nigel	LB	6'1" 5/8 / 237	Florida State
70	Brown, James	OL	6'3" 1/2 / 307	Troy
47	Brown, Zach	LB	6'1" 3/8 / 236	North Carolina
29	Bullock, Randy	PK	5'9" 3/8 / 207	Texas A&M
13	Butler, Drew	P	6'1" 1/8 / 199	Georgia
90	Coples, Quinton	DL	6'5" 3/4 / 281	North Carolina
33	Creer, Lennon	RB	6'1" / 215	Louisiana Tech
82	Criner, Juron	WR	6'2" 1/8 / 220	Arizona
30	Diehl, Chad	RB	6'1" 1/2 / 257	Clemson
83	Edwards, Patrick	WR	5'8" 7/8 / 168	Houston
8	Foles, Nick	QB	6'5" / 244	Arizona
87	Fuller, Jeff	WR	6'4" 1/8 / 217	Texas A&M
24	Ganaway, Terrance	RB	5'11" 1/2 / 241	Baylor
71	Glenn, Cordy	OL	6'5" 1/2 / 346	Georgia
89	Green, Ladarius	TE	6'5" 3/4 / 237	Louisiana-Lafayette
62	Harris, Josh	DS	6'1" 1/8 / 250	Auburn
19	Hayward, Casey	DB	5'11" / 188	Vanderbilt
96	Howard, Jaye	DL	6'3" / 292	Florida
6	Ingram, Melvin	DL	6'1" 7/8 / 276	South Carolina
97	Jackson, Malik	DL	6'5" / 270	Tennessee
1	Jenkins, Janoris	DB	5'9" 3/4 / 191	North Alabama
94	Jerod-Eddie, Tony	DL	6'4" / 303	Texas A&M
60	Jones, Ben	OL	6'2" 5/8 / 304	Georgia
85	Jones, Dwight	WR	6'3" 1/8 / 226	North Carolina
17	Lindley, Ryan	QB	6'3" 3/4 / 229	San Diego State
10	Martin, Markelle	DB	6'0" 3/4 / 203	Oklahoma State
1	Maze, Marquis	WR	5'7" 3/4 / 184	Alabama
76	McCants, Matt	OL	6'5" 5/8 / 309	UAB
24	Menzie, DeQuan	DB	5'10" 1/2 / 195	Alabama
19	Peterson, Deangelo	TE	6'2" 7/8 / 230	LSU
92	Powell, Tydreke	DL	6'2" 3/8 / 297	North Carolina
2	Rainey, Chris	RB	5'8" 3/8 / 174	Florida
93	Randall, Kheeston	DL	6'4" 1/2 / 297	Texas
51	Robinson, Keenan	LB	6'3" 1/8 / 240	Texas
77	Sanders, Zebrie	OL	6'5" 1/2 / 308	Florida State
44	Smelley, Brad	TE	6'1" 7/8 / 233	Alabama
31	Spence, Sean	LB	5'11" 3/8 / 228	Miami
4	Steed, Ryan	DB	5'10" 3/8 / 190	Furman
18	Taylor, Brandon	DB	5'11" 1/8 / 202	LSU
98	Thompson, Brandon	DL	6'2" / 311	Clemson
41	Upshaw, Courtney	DL	6'1" 1/2 / 273	Alabama
73	Vlachos, William	OL	6'0" 3/8 / 306	Alabama
3	Weeden, Brandon	QB	6'3" 1/2 / 219	Oklahoma State

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cap space

anyone know roughly how much cap space the niners have as of right now? I know it will change a lot depending on who they decide to franchise, resign, release, etc

by slim on Jan 25, 2012 6:28 AM PST reply actions

looking for it

The salary cap isn’t officially set yet for 2012 but there are some basics. I’m working on an offseason primer post with some details on that, free agents, draft picks, etc.

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by David Fucillo on Jan 25, 2012 9:50 AM PST up reply actions

I would like to see......

1. re-sign Rogers
2. franchise Dashon
3. re-sign Alex to a short term deal
4. make a BIG push for Carl Nicks
5. Try and get either Bowe/V Jax/Stevie Johnson/D Jax
6. Let Brooks walk for probably bigger $ than the niners would want to spend – draft his replacement in 1st or 2nd and let Aldon take over OLB/Rush DE spot every down
7. Draft WR in 1st or 2nd (depending on if they sign a wr or if Brooks leaves)
8. Get positional depth with the remainder of picks – DE/CB/S/C
9. Make an offer to Terrell Thomas/Tracy Porter/Jason Allen after the big name CB’s are off the table…..similar to last year with Rogers (obviously if there is $ left)

by slim on Jan 25, 2012 6:46 AM PST reply actions

Random draft-related thoughts:

1) I could easily see Justin Blackmon dropping out of the top 10. Despite that being a need area for a number of top-10 teams. Why? Questions about his timed speed, and the recognition that he played with a top-flight NFL-ready QB. He’ll be a 1st-rounder, but might not be in the top 10.

2) I’d be surprised if Kellen Moore was taken before Russell Wilson. Or if anybody spent more than a 5th-Rounder on either of them.

3) Quentin Coples will go in the top 10. It’s not news except for the fact that he struggled and was much less productive in his senior year.

4) I want TJ Graham on the 49ers. He has Mike Wallace potential.

5) It’ll be interesting to see if the 49ers look at CB Stephen Gilmore out of South Carolina. I’m sure they will have been looking at him when they were drafting Chris Culliver.

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by grantmp on Jan 25, 2012 7:10 AM PST reply actions

If Blackmon falls out of the top 10

Ill be beyond shocked.

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by Blank x2 on Jan 25, 2012 8:43 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

If you're taking a guy in the top 10, that means you expect him to be top 5 at his position.

Who would Blackmon unseat?
Andre Johnson
Larry Fitzgerald
Megatron
Hakeem Nicks
Miles Austin

Obviously I could list other names (Vincent Jackson, Brandon Marshall, Victor Cruz, Wes Welker, AJ Green). Is Blackmon a clear upgrade over those guys and if so how/why?

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by grantmp on Jan 25, 2012 10:28 AM PST up reply actions

russell wilson

I was reading that he was looking pretty good. I know he’s a midget, but they are saying he can make all the throws and his arm his pretty strong. Obviously I can;t see a team drafting him in the first 3 rounds but I can see someone like the skins making a push for him. Coples is a beast and he had a sick day at practice yesterday…..he was pretty much unblockable and he made the o-line look like high schoolers. I’d like to see kendall wright somehow drop to the niners…..Is it likely….I don’t think so especially once he preforms at the combine. I’d also love ashlon jeffery drops. Here’s hoping

by slim on Jan 25, 2012 7:28 AM PST reply actions

think the niners would draft janoris jenkins if he drops to them?

I know he has character concerns but I don;t know if Harbaugh would care that much. He seems like a guy that can make guys buy into the “team” concept, no?

by slim on Jan 25, 2012 7:30 AM PST reply actions

FoxSports-Peter Schrager MOCK Draft

NFC WEST:

Rams – WR Justin Blackmon

Hawks – DE Nick Perry

Cards – OG David DeCastro

49ers – CB Chase Minnifield

Calif Teams:

Chargers – LB Courtney Upshaw

Raiders – 1st round pick traded for Carson Palmer

by BigMar on Jan 25, 2012 8:06 AM PST reply actions

side note: Collin Cowherd reported SF offering Alex 2 yr 8-9 mill- anybody hear anything or can confirm this report?

by 29spYder on Jan 25, 2012 8:14 AM PST reply actions

That's a perfect deal

By then Kaep should be ready.

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by manraj7 on Jan 25, 2012 8:34 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

Ready fro what ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!

by Edggy on Jan 25, 2012 8:56 AM PST up reply actions

( for ) ..!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!

by Edggy on Jan 25, 2012 8:56 AM PST up reply actions

Starting

Because if he isn’t ready after three years and being in the same system he will never be ready.

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by manraj7 on Jan 25, 2012 9:10 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

also Alex will probably ask for 10-11 and get it...

that said: should they not offer him 5 yrs for the 8-9 and still have a solid option at back up, or starter if CK is NOT ready? avoid having to draft another young QB and throwing him into it with wishful thinking

by 29spYder on Jan 25, 2012 9:53 AM PST up reply actions

If CK isn't ready try to resign him again

and draft a new one.

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by manraj7 on Jan 25, 2012 9:58 AM PST up reply actions

then what about back up spot?

by 29spYder on Jan 25, 2012 10:08 AM PST up reply actions

Tolzien

what about the third string? Draft one

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by manraj7 on Jan 25, 2012 10:14 AM PST up reply actions

lol, I wasn't going to take you as far as 3rd string- but will Tolzien still be there and has he shown he can step up?

by 29spYder on Jan 25, 2012 10:17 AM PST up reply actions

We have him for 3 more years

and then we lose him and as a backup he won’t have to play all that much.

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by manraj7 on Jan 25, 2012 10:23 AM PST up reply actions

unless the dreaded injury...

I guess I have just been defending Alex for so long that it just comes naturally now. and kinda curious if the 2 yr deal is to test his consistency of the way he performed this year before they offer him the ability to retire in a Niner uni

by 29spYder on Jan 25, 2012 10:29 AM PST up reply actions

Keep an eye out for Derek Wolfe. Sounds like he is playing well and would fit in at DE. He may be a solid mid round draft pick.

by Tdubzord on Jan 25, 2012 8:21 AM PST via mobile reply actions

yes

mid round DE depth is ideal. cmon Baalke…..work some magic

by slim on Jan 25, 2012 9:08 AM PST up reply actions

Like RB Doug Martin out of Boise in later rounds for this team

or the underclassman Lamar Miller out of “The U”

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by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 25, 2012 8:26 AM PST reply actions

I like him too

Ran well in Boise.

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by manraj7 on Jan 25, 2012 8:35 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

You like anyone Moore has touched ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!

by Edggy on Jan 25, 2012 9:11 AM PST up reply actions

He is a good RB

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by manraj7 on Jan 25, 2012 9:40 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

I think Martin will end up a 2nd rounder

5’9 219 is a monster back and I think his 40 time could be in 4.4 range. Good all around productivity too. Very interesting prospect.

by hammystyle on Jan 25, 2012 9:19 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

RB's value is down across the board

RB’s will fall this year, only a few teams need Starters (Jets, Browns, etc) more will be picking for depth and change of pace backs, Martin will fall to 3rd or 4th, along with Lamichael James, Polk, Herron.

If Mark Ingram can be 1 of 4 backs, Hunter fall to the 4th, and Murray fall to the 4th, so can these guys, no knock on their talent though.

by WaltMalt on Jan 25, 2012 1:39 PM PST up reply actions

Big fan of Martin here

He’s the only back in the draft that can do it all. It’s so rare to see a guy at that level be such a good pass blocker.

Our scouts have been seen chatting him up at the Senior Bowl.

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by Ougadas on Jan 25, 2012 9:55 AM PST up reply actions

Of course he is awesome

he got to play with Kellen Moore.

And when we win, we want to dominate. We want to take guys out. We want to hurt guys. We want to win. We just want to dominate, hit them in the mouth. - Rathman
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by manraj7 on Jan 25, 2012 9:59 AM PST up reply actions

I'm a fan of both,

but isn’t Miller projected to go 1st or high 2nd? Does Miller have the strength to be a #1 back, b/c I don’t know?

by MinerNiner on Jan 25, 2012 8:43 AM PST reply actions

Don't know his projections, but as for #1 back he can do that & more

Just the VT game alone showed he’s a monster….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt8lcelGD6A

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by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 25, 2012 8:55 AM PST up reply actions

Chris Polk

Love the way this dude runs. He’ll probably be gone by the 2nd round, Baalke and co wouldnt draft a rb that high.

Seen a lil bit of Juron Criner yesterday. He’s a big receiver with great hands. Wouldn’t mind seeing that on this squad.

Receivers I would love to see in a Niners uni is Wright, Sanu, or Criner

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by EcERyda69 on Jan 25, 2012 8:50 AM PST via mobile reply actions

This guy runs hard, harder as the game goes

by MinerNiner on Jan 25, 2012 10:05 AM PST up reply actions

That's why I like him

He’s the prototypical bell cow back. when Gore slows down, Polk, and Hunter can be formidable duo in the backfield.

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"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."

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by EcERyda69 on Jan 25, 2012 10:32 AM PST up reply actions

Best Case Scenario

DRAFT

Rd 1 – Alshon Jeffrey WR, Alfonzo Dennard CB, or Best G, or best 3 technique DE
Rd 2 – Best Guard available, Lamar Miller RB, Chris Polk RB, Dan Herron RB
Rd 3 – Best CB
Rd 4 – Best MLB/OLB (for depth)
Rd 5 – Safety (M. Williams gone, R. Smith gone, need to resign Dashon)
Rd 6 – Stanford Players
Rd 7 – The fastest small school prospect at WR, CB, S (special teams)

Can anybody confirm if we have any additional picks from trades, or compensatory picks from FA losses last year? (Lawson started CIN, Clements Started CIN, Franklin started NO, Laboy started SD, etc)

by WaltMalt on Jan 25, 2012 1:33 PM PST reply actions

FA will dictate the draft though

if we resign Larry Grant, Dashon, Carlos, Brooks, then we can focus on drafting starters like WR, G then go for depth. if not, we will be drafting to replace FA’s that the league will want from our great defense

by WaltMalt on Jan 25, 2012 1:36 PM PST up reply actions