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From AOL Sportingnews: Top 20 undrafted players 1. Jerrard Tarrant, FS, Georgia Tech Missed the 2009 season after being suspended for rape charges that were later dropped. Has legitimate cover skills and could force his way onto a roster and get playing time thanks to his athletic skills. 2. Mark Herzlich, OLB, Boston College Beat cancer to start in 2010. Herzlich needs more time to regain his explosiveness and speed, but he’s a smart, tough, physical player who shares many qualities with Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel. 3. Ian Williams, NT, Notre Dame A three-year starter with experience in both a 3-4 and 4-3 defense, Williams has great character and work ethic. He is a much better run defender than pass rusher at this stage. 4. Owen Spencer, WR, North Carolina State Has great size (6-2, 192 pounds) and length. Good speed (4.55), but not very strong in his run after the catch or tough as a blocker. Does a good job of separating from press. Was a three-year starter for the Wolfpack. 5. Derrick Locke, RB, Kentucky An explosive, big-play threat that fell because of his diminutive stature (5-8 ¼, 187 pounds). Injury-prone. Does have excellent open-field ability. 6. Joe Lefeged, S, Rutgers Lack of production against the run kept him from getting drafted, but he has the speed, acceleration and quickness to become a viable NFL safety and special-teams player. Has the burst needed to close effectively. 7. Jeff Maehl, WR, Oregon Shined in the BCS title game by showing decent speed and toughness. He consistently goes across the middle and takes hits while holding onto the ball. Needs to add some bulk to continue that at the next level. 8. Jamar Newsome, WR, Central Florida Very quick and athletic receiver with good hands. Does not have premier playing speed and lacks size (6-0, 200 pounds). However, showed on film he has what it takes to make it as a slot receiver and returner in the NFL. 9. Terrence Toliver, WR, LSU Great combination of size (6-4, 211 pounds), speed and strength. Struggles with consistency at times and can disappear on film. When engaged, he can dominate his position, especially showing a solid ability to run after the catch. Needs to improve his route running to help create separation. 10. Damien Berry, RB, Miami (Fla.) A first-year starter in 2010 after a brief stint at safety. Highly productive special-teams player. More of a move-the-chains type of back. 11. Kris O’Dowd, C, USC A potential first-round pick last year, but fell this year because he lacks athleticism. What he has is toughness and competitiveness. 12. Jimmy Young, WR, TCU Lacks the explosiveness of TCU teammate Jeremy Kerley, but is a bigger receiver with better strength and deceptive playing speed. Good hands and is a very strong runner after the catch. 13. Ryan Bartholomew, C, Syracuse Very muscular and powerful center who is able to lock and control defensive tackles despite being less than 6-foot-1. Highly productive college player. 14. Justin Boren, G, Ohio State Decent size (6-2, 309 pounds) with strength and toughness. He is not really flexible and struggles with his balance. Should be a backup at all three interior offensive line positions. 15. Jon Cornell, MLB, Mississippi A smart, instinctive linebacker who is constantly around the ball making tackles against the run. Solid in small-area pass coverage, but lacks speed. 16. Anthony Elzy, RB, North Carolina Had three straight 100-yard games before getting hurt. A quick and athletic back with excellent hands and open-field running ability. Potentially a good third-down back. 17. Zac Etheridge, DB, Auburn A neck issue kept Etheridge from going in this year’s draft. He can be an immediate contributor on coverage teams. Has enough skills to eventually crack a starting lineup in the right situation. 18. Will Hill, S, Florida Undrafted because of maturity issues and poor top-end speed. However, he plays faster on film than he did at the Combine and shows the instincts needed to break effectively on plays in front. 19. Alex Linnenkohl, C, Oregon State A three-year starter for the Beavers. He has a square build with shorter arms for the position. Although he has very good initial quickness, he is only a marginal athlete with little upside. Smart and savvy. 20. Pierre Allen, DE, Nebraska A solid prospect with the measurables to be a prototypical defensive end. Gives maxium effort on every snap and could add depth for any 4-3 defense. Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/best-of-the-rest-top-20-undrafted-players#ixzz1L9Drl4GV

Fully Agree! http://www.lesliemikejaspernfl.com/pictures/image10.jpg

I like our LB's a bit more than you. I thought that Antonio Coleman looked good until he was injured. Same with Batten. Moats has some pop to his game. We get Reggie Torbor back from injury. We add a healthy Merriman who has something to prove, and Poz with his tacklemania. Andra Davis is the old guy at age 32, with Kelsay at 31. I like this bunch.

I imagine he didn't get drafted because he was dismissed from the team in September. He did not play as a senior and there are serious concerns about his character. He can't block. Other than that...

With some of the injured players returning, plus this draft, I think we're out of the Andrew Luck derby. Defensive players Injured/Probably (AKA Wussies), Week 15on... WK17 NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Balogun, Mike LB Illness - DNP FP Probable Corto, Jon S Illness DNP DNP FP Probable Kelsay, Chris LB Knee DNP FP FP Probable McGee, Terrence CB Head DNP FP FP Probable Troup, Torell NT Back DNP FP FP Probable Williams, Kyle NT Hip DNP FP FP Probable McGee, Terrence CB Head DNP FP FP Probable Florence, Drayton CB Fibula DNP FP FP Probable 08/22/2010 placed LB Danny Batten on injured reserve----will be depth at ILB with White, Poz, Torbor 02/16/2011 released DE Marcus Stroud----was dogging it; Carrington and Dareus 2x better 11/08/2010 placed LB Andra Davis on injured reserve----likely depth now with Dareus 11/03/2010 claimed and awarded LB Shawne Merriman off waivers----supposedly healthy now 09/10/2010 signed LB Akin Ayodele

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2011/5/1/2147197/undrafted-free-agent-singings-nfl-draft-2011 Have at it. When we're allowed to, how would you complement what players we've taken? Astro

I had to do the draft grades last night for the Bills (Dareus=A, Williams=A, Sheppard=Changed:I gave him a B but my boss lowered it to a C). It's meaningless. I love doing sophomore draft grades, where we grade guys that have been playing for 2 years, but what a farce to have to give grades before they play a down. Round 4 grades and lower should come out at noon)

He'd be a nice Refrigerator Perry or even the OG on 4th and goal. Excellent calf definition. http://www.lesliemikejaspernfl.com/pictures/image6.jpg

Lindell's in his 11th year.

He dropped 75 pounds already for his Pro Day. He played Sr. year at 465-475.

"Rogers is an incredibly athletic prospect who comes with a lot of upside. He has the ability to immediately impact a team at the next level as a return specialist while also being used in dime packages." "Has good height, came in two inches taller than listed height at the combine... Has good speed for the position, appears faster than his timed speed... Was a very good special teams performer in college, excellent returner with good quickness and field vision... Is a good zone defender, appears to have above-average instincts and good field awareness... Is aggressive and physical for his size, is not afraid to make contact with bigger backs and receivers... Has good ball skills and body control, appears to have natural hands to pluck the ball out of the air... Has good recovery speed when he gets beat on deep routes. " Good 7th Round pick.

Jasper lost 75 pounds. He's now about 380, but played senior year at 455. He'll play DT43 and NT34. And maybe a little cornerback.

He has 5.5 speed which you don't expect when he's twice your size.

Take the LB first. They will run out before RT's

3---Ricky Stanzi QB 4---Casey Matthews ILB 4---Derek Hall RT 5---Rob Housler TE 6---Steven Friday OLB 7---Blaine Sumner DT 7---Kristofer O'Dowd OC

Mike Schottey, who's at the draft for DraftTek, tweets "49ers were verry active on Kaepernick. Explored options in late 1st; spoke to NE and BUF today." David Nelson tweets he's very glad Bills stick with Fitz DavidNelson86 David Nelson I like this... http://bit.ly/jO4b4N

Give me DJ Williams TE, Acho LB, or (if he's still there) Mallett. Ijalana OT/OG if he's healthy.

BrianGalliford Brian Galliford Yes. I am an unabashed HUGE fan of the #Bills first two draft picks. Two very logically sound decisions. Two tough-as-nails ballers. Tweet 1 minute ago

While I don't think Mallett lasts 25 picks, I can still see it happening. After that, the pickings get slim. Who does our Continuously-Updated Live Simulator pick? http://www.drafttek.com/CMDRound3.asp

From Eugene at DraftTek: Aaron Williams has great height and length with decent bulk. Smooth, natural athlete. Fluid hips, transitions well. Versatile, can play corner or safety and might actually be the top safety prospect in this class. Raw player overall with tons of upside at corner or safety. Shows well in zone coverage. Great hands, leaping ability and ball skills. Good family pedigree. Strong player that is good in run support and plays physical. Too aggressive and it leads to giving up big plays. Raw technique. Gets high in his backpedal. Mediocre instincts. Overall, Williams is a CB/FS tweener that will get a shot at corner first and could succeed there in a zone scheme but may need to move to safety in other schemes. He’s got a ton of upside but will need time to develop.

Better than Dowling. 3rd best CB but except for Peterson, the only CB who could be Safety as well.

Trade Down now an option. Pats reach again.

Give me Ayers or Martez Wilson, but I'd also be happy for Kaepernick. He's a Gailey guy. Think Bowers is not happening, but wouldn't it be interesting having the Top 2 Big Nasties? Our Live Mock has Dalton there for us. http://www.drafttek.com/CMDRound2_33-48.asp

Simulated: 1-Dareus DT/DE 2 48 Buffalo Andy Dalton QB TCU 3 68 Buffalo Allen Bailey DE34 Miami (FL) 3 81 Buffalo Dontay Moch OLB34 Nevada 4 100 Buffalo Casey Matthews ILB Oregon 4 122 Buffalo DeMarcus Van Dyke CB Miami (FL) 5 133 Buffalo Derek Hall OT Stanford 6 169 Buffalo Shiloh Keo FS Idaho 7 206 Buffalo Cameron Graham TE Louisville 7 245 Buffalo Roy Helu RB Nebraska

Can you believe this? We'll get a rock solid OL or one of the premier LB's, or #1 TE