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Jaguars Roster Scrum Highlights Tonight FINAL PRESEASON GAME! BeTEAL is ready for some football!

// September 2nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Roster Battles, Scouting

The drama that is the fight to make an NFL roster will play out in the Jaguars’ preseason finale Thursday night against the visiting Atlanta Falcons. When the Jaguars’ starters depart the action early in the game, those that even play at all, the reserves will turn EverBank Field into a job quest.

Here’s one reporter’s attempt to handicap the field.

Quarterback—This one’s easy. The Jaguars kept two last year and they’ll keep the same two this year.

Backs—The Jaguars kept four last year; that number includes running backs and fullbacks. It could be inflated by at least one this year, since kick-returner Deji Karim has been added to the mix, which includes special teams star Montell Owens. Karim, of course, has had hand surgery recently and we don’t know the significance of that injury because the Jaguars do not release injury information in the preseason. All we can do is speculate that Karim will make the final roster and the Jags won’t keep more than one fullback, which would mean veteran Greg Jones and second-year man Brock Bolen could be locked in a drama. Jones is as good as they come for a team that wants its fullback to block. Bolen, however, has come on hard and fast in the preseason. Is Bolen, a minimum-wage player who would represent a significant savings at the position, a threat to displace Jones, who carries a relatively high salary for the position and has struggled to stay healthy?

Tight end—The Jags kept four last year, but reduced that number to three when Zach Miller recovered from his knee injury. If they are to keep three this year, that would mean veteran Ernest Wilford, a pass-catching type, and Zach Potter, a young blocking tight end who’s making the switch from defensive end, are in a battle for the final spot.

Wide receiver—Mike Sims-Walker, Mike Thomas, Jarett Dillard and Kassim Osgood are locks. Osgood, of course, is a special teams star. The Jaguars kept six last year, which could mean that Troy Williamson, Tiquan Underwood and John Matthews, a two-touchdown star of the preseason, are fighting for the final two spots. Or it could mean the Jags will go one light at wide receiver and go one heavy somewhere else.

Offensive line—The number is likely to be eight or nine. The major roster drama is at guard, where it’s thought three veterans – Vince Manuwai, Kynan Forney and Justin Smiley – are playing for two spots. Rookies Kevin Haslam and Daniel Baldridge are locked in a roster battle that could see one make the roster and the other signed to the practice squad.

Defensive tackle—Four would seem to be the number, which means Atiyyah Ellison, Leger Douzable and Walter Curry are likely in a three-for-two-spots competition.

Defensive end—Four is also the likely number, unless someone is just too good to cut. Jeremy Mincey is in a fight for his professional life. Rookie Aaron Morgan is a likely practice squad candidate.

Linebacker—Six is the usual standard, but this is not a deep group and the Jags could go one light here. Rod Wilson, Tony Gilbert and rookie Jacob Cutrera are the bubble guys. It’s thought that two, maybe one, will win a job.

Cornerback—Five is the standard, but return man Scotty McGee is in this group, which could swell its ranks by one. Don Carey, William Middleton and Michael Coe are the bubble guys. One, maybe two of them, will make the final roster.

Safety—Poor play in the preseason clouds this position. Anthony Smith is thought to be a lock. Sean Considine is expected to make the team based on his special teams and utility value. Four is the standard, which means Reggie Nelson, Gerald Alexander and Tyron Brackenridge could be in a three-for-one battle. It must be remembered that Brackenridge can also play corner, which could decrease the number of corners kept and increase the number of safeties.

There are no competitions at kicker, punter and long-snapper.

Let the drama begin.

Jacksonville Jaguars Roster Rankings

// May 5th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // David Garrard, Derek Cox, ESPN, Gene Smith, Josh Scobee, Maurice Jones Drew, Mike Sims-Walker, Scouting

By Charlie Bernstein
Editor-In-Chief of JagNation.com
Posted May 5, 2010

http://buzztap.com/link.jsp?id=1478979&cid=26&source=feed

The first weekend of mini-camp is over and virtually no roster decisions will or have been made. That said, we will add to the baseless speculation upon what the final roster will look like as we rank the Jaguars current roster, 1-67 (we’ve omitted undrafted rookies).

We credit this story idea to ESPN Chicago columnist Michael Wright, who ran a similar column breaking down the Chicago Bears roster

1. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB
2. Daryl Smith, LB
3. Mike Sims-Walker, WR
4. Terrance Knighton, DT
5. Rashean Mathis, CB
6. Marcedes Lewis, TE
7. Eugene Monroe, OT
8. Aaron Kampman, DE
9. Tyson Alualu, DT
10. Derrick Harvey, DE

11. Derek Cox, CB
12. Justin Durant, LB
13. David Garrard, QB
14. Eben Britton, OT
15. Kirk Morrison, LB
16. Vince Manuwai, OG
17. Greg Jones, FB
18. Uche Nwaneri, OG
19. D’Anthony Smith, DT
20. Josh Scobee, K

21. Mike Thomas, WR
22. Kassim Osgood, WR
23. Reggie Hayward, DE
24. Luke McCown, QB
25. Tyron Brackenridge, CB
26. Gerald Alexander, S
27. Zach Miller, TE
28. Brad Meester, C
29. Larry Hart, OLB
30. Atiyyah Ellison, DT

31. Russell Allen, LB
32. Adam Podlesh, P
33. Jordan Black, OT
34. Rashad Jennings, RB
35. Freddy Keiaho, LB
36. Austin Lane, DE
37. Kynan Forney, OG
38. Montell Owens, FB
39. Ernest Wilford, TE
40. Reggie Nelson, S

41. Jarett Dillard, WR
42. Scott Starks, CB
43. Anthony Smith, S
44. Jeremy Mincey, DE
45. Cameron Stephenson, OL
46. Jeremy Cain, LS
47. Sean Considine, S
48. Nate Hughes, WR
49. Deji Karim, RB
50. Don Carey, CB

51. William Middleton, CB
52. Brock Bolen, FB
53. Scotty McGee, RS
54. Julius Williams, DE
55. Jeremy Navarre, DE
56. Cecil Newton, C
57. Courtney Greene, S
58. Walter Curry, DL
59. Zach Potter, TE
60. Tiquan Underwood, WR

61. Michael Coe, CB
62. Chris Harrington, DE
63. Paul McQuistan, OL
64. Andrew Crummey, OL
65. Allen Patrick, RB
66. Bryan Smith, LB*

Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft 2010 > 4th Round via Trade > Kirk Morrison > ILB > Oakland Raiders

// May 3rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Gene Smith, Jaguars Trade, NFL Draft, Scouting

The Raiders continued to wheel and deal over this three-day draft, and this morning the exports included Kirk Morrison, who started at linebacker for all five of his years in Oakland.

The Raiders have traded 28-year old inside linebacker Kirk Morrison to the Jaguars for a 4th round pick in the NFL Draft. Morrison played in 16 games for the Raiders last season and he finished up with 133 tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and he defensed 1 pass. In his 5 years with the Raiders he played in 80 games in which he has made 632 tackles, defensed 19 passes, he has 5 sacks and 7 interceptions.

“Good Morning. I’m a Jacksonville Jaguar,” Morrison tweeted shortly after announcement of the trade, which sent the LB and a fifth-round pick to Jax for a fourth-round choice that the Raiders turned into Clemson WR/KR Jacoby Ford.

Morrison was not an overpowering inside linebacker, a shortcoming that contributed to the Raiders’ inability to stop the run. But no one ever doubted his heart or his effort. He grew up rooting for the Raiders in the Coliseum, and was among the most popular players in the community. He will definitely be missed.

Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft 2010 > 6th Round > Deji Karim > RB > Southern Illinois

// May 3rd, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Gene Smith, NFL Draft, Scouting

Posted by Mike Florio on March 11, 2010 11:06 PM ET

As we mentioned earlier tonight, we don’t get too caught up in the touring version of the Underwear Olympics, otherwise known as the various Pro Day workouts.

We also don’t get too worked up about word of the various private workouts and visits, since many of them are meaningless at best, overt smokescreens at worst.  Agents like to spread the word of the sessions simply to get their clients’ names into print.

That said, the agents for Southern Illinois running back Deji Karim have sent out a press release containing some eye-popping numbers generated by Karim at the Northwestern Pro Day.

He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds, which if not adjusted due to surface would have tied him for second among tailbacks at the Scouting Combine.

His vertical leap of 43 inches would have been first among all tailbacks, his broad jump of ten feet, three inches would have placed third, his 20-yard shuttle time of 4.05 seconds would have topped all tailbacks, his 6.67-second mark in the three-cone drill also would have been first, and his 19 reps in the 225-pound bench press would have been sixth among all tailbacks.

So, basically, if Karim would have attended the Underwear Olympics, he would have won several medals.

Now let’s see if the kid can play football with the big boys.  We’ll find out in six months or so.

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/20425791

Deji Karim, an unknown (to most of us (at least me anyhow…)) RB out of Southern Illinios put up some pretty eye popping numbers at Northwester’s Pro Day.

He ran a 4.37 in his 40 and had a 43″ vertical. More impressive is the size that he performed at; Karim measures in at 5′9″ and 210 lbs. While the height isn’t exactly ideal (although I’d argue that a shorther back stays lower, which is good) his weight is very good for that height/speed combination. He reminds me a lot of another very good, yet very short NFL back: Maurice Jones-Drew.

His Pro Day will move him up the boards, but playing at Southern Illinois doesn’t help his stock at all. There’s a very good chance that he’s available in the 5th round, and if he is I really hope we take a good long look at him.

Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft 2010 > 7th Round > Scotty McGee > CB-PR > James Madison

// May 3rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Gene Smith, NFL Draft, Scouting

Fittingly, the Jaguars finished their 2010 draft by drafting a small school player on the defensive side of the ball. Although, it is highly doubtful that Gene Smith plucked up McGee for his defensive skills. While at James Madison, McGee was renowned for his dynamic return skills and earned All-American honors on special teams. So for the Jaguars, Scotty McGee is a CB like Brian Witherspoon was a CB. That is to say, he’ll likely have 0 impact on defense for the Jaguars.

Not since the days of Reggie Barlow have the Jaguars had a full time kick returner to rely on. Brian Witherspoon looked to fill that role, but he was eventually cut midway through the 2009 season. Earlier in the offseason we debated whether or not it was worth it for the Jaguars to spend a draft pick on a player that would be exclusively returning kicks and clearly the Jaguars scouting department thinks so.

Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft 2010 > 3rd Rounders to look out for.

// April 23rd, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Commentary, David Garrard, Gene Smith, Maurice Jones Drew, NFL Draft, Pocket Hercules, Scouting, Senior Bowl

Looking at the players around the Jacksonville Jaguars third round pick, it looks like we can get a quality starter!

Mardy Gilyard is a straight game breaker. I think he will go in the Second Round personally.

As noted many times on this blog, CB Parrish Cox would boslter the worst big play defensive in football last year.

Jacoby Ford rand a 4.28. he would automatically be the second fatest Jaguar behind Maurice Jones Drew.

Brandon Spikes would sell Jerseys and lead the defense for many years.

Tony Pike has a great arm, but chokes away the big game. Could it be any worse than a Garrard fumble in the 4th Quarter. Probably not.

3rd Round Mock Draft

67. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mardy Gilyard, WR, Cincinnati
The Buccaneers need a receiver and Gilyard is tricky fast who is able to get deep or work underneath out of the slot.

71. Cleveland Browns
Chad Jones, S, LSU
Jones is also a baseball player and has good ball skills. He brings size and range to the position.

72. Buffalo Bills
Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU
LaFell is a big possession receiver to help replace Terrell Owens. At LSU, LaFell had a productive career, catching 175 passes and getting 26 touchdowns.

73. Miami Dolphins
Cam Thomas, DT, North Carolina
The Dolphins grabbed Sergio Kindle in the first round, did not have a second-round pick and are lucky here to get a wide body to play the nose tackle spot while Jason Ferguson serves an eight-game suspension.

74. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jon Asamoah, G/C, Illinois
The Jaguars had to wait from pick No. 10 to No. 74, and they still get a guy who can help at any inside spot on the offensive line.

75. Chicago Bears
Zane Beadles, OT, Utah
This is the first pick of the draft for the Bears, who need help at right tackle. Some say Beadles is a guard, but as one coach said, “He always blocks his guy.” That’s more than I can say for some of the Bears linemen recently.

76. New York Giants
Joe McKnight, RB, Southern California
The Giants were a much better offense when they had Derrick Ward in a three-man rotation. McKnight would blend in well with Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw.

77. Tennessee Titans
Jason Worilds, LB, Virginia Tech
Whether Keith Bulluck returns or not from injury, the Titans need to get younger at outside linebacker. Worilds is a terrific special teams guy with Elvis Dumervil-type rush skills.

78. Carolina Panthers
Jacoby Ford, WR, Clemson
Ford has world-class speed, having run a 4.28 40 at the NFL Scouting Combine. He can take advantage of opposing defenses that will focus on stopping the run and roll coverages to Steve Smith.

79. San Francisco 49ers
Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati
Alex Smith hasn’t locked down the quarterback job long-term, David Carr is not the answer and Pike can really throw the ball. He moves well for a 6-foot-6 guy.

80. Denver Broncos
Anthony McCoy, TE, Southern California
As expected, Tony Scheffler was dealt before the draft even took place. Here, the Broncos can get a complete tight end with blocking skills as well as receiving skills to replace Scheffler.

81. Houston Texans
Al Woods, DT, LSU
At 6-foot-4 and 309 pounds, Woods is a decent “one-technique” tackle to play in a rotation, especially on run downs.

Jacksonville Jaguars 2010 NFL Draft > 2nd Round Possibilities > Give me Jimmy Clausen! >

// April 23rd, 2010 // 1 Comment » // David Garrard, Gene Smith, NFL Draft, Scouting, Senior Bowl, Tickets, Uncategorized

Though The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t have a Second Rounder, trading up here in front of
Cleveland or Kansas City would go along way to quell the doubters from first day selection .

Cleveland who has started 8 different Quarterbacks in 10 years on opening day.

Kansas City has hired Clausen’s Notre Dame Head Coach and Offensive Guru Charlie Weiss who would LOVE to get a QB familiar with his system.

The Jaguars need a QB. Let’s get one.

Teams to watch in the Clausen/McCoy day two sweepstakes:

- Minnesota Vikings: the Brett Favre-led contender had a late first round pick but traded it to the Detroit Lions, which could signal that they think they knew Brett Favre is coming back, or it could mean that they know that at least one of the two quarterbacks will be available when they make the second pick of the second round on Friday.

- Jacksonville Jaguars: the middling team with the small fanbase that doesn’t show up for games was rumored to be looking at Tim Tebow as a way of appeasing the fanbase, but that ship sailed. Now, will the team stick with veteran David Garrard or jump up to take one of the two remaining quarterbacks?

- Oakland Raiders: have they given up on first round pick JaMarcus Russell? If so, they didn’t show it when they passed on both Clausen and McCoy with the number eight pick. Then again, the fact that both quarterbacks are still available heading into day two makes the Raiders’ draft strategy suddenly look potentially smart.

Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft 2010 > CJ Spiller from First Coast News High School Football

// April 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // College Football, Derek Cox, Maurice Jones Drew, NFL Draft, Pocket Hercules, Scouting, Senior Bowl

Local product CJ Spiller would take the pressure off Pocket Hercules

There has been alot of talk about the Jaguars drafting CJ Spiller as some trades further up the draft board have allowed him to “possibly” slip to Jacksonville at #10. My personal feeling is while he would be a wicked addition as a One-Two punch with our beloved Pocket Hercules, The Geek thinks it’s all a smoke screen to garner trade bait to reclaim the second round pick we gave up for Derrick Cox last year.

If the Jacksonville Jaguars did take our hometown boy, i still think it would be a very, very good pick as the last time we had two #1 tailbacks, we got to the Championship game.

After watching some combine tape, I’m a fan of Jason Pierre Paul of USF. We need better coverage and or a better pass rush.

Here is the breakdown of CJ Spiller …

C.J. Spiller Scouting Report by Matt Horkman

Pros: Explosive player that is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Versatile. Will contribute as a runner, receiver and return man.
Cons: Can he run between the tackles? Probably not a true workhorse back. Doesn’t have great size.
Overall: Playmaker with a ton of talent. The true definition of an all-purpose player. Just as big as a threat as a receiver/return man as he is in the backfield. However, he isn’t Chris Johnson 2.0, but will still be very enticing to teams picking in the top half of round one.

Jacksonville Draft 2010 > Why Jacksonville needs a Second Round Pick

// April 9th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // College Football, Gene Smith, Jacksonvill Jaguars in the Community, Maurice Jones Drew, NFL Draft, NFL Network, Scouting

So as you can imagine I’ve been pouring over draft boards looking for value picks and trying to figure out what the Jacksonville Jaguars are going to do. I have to admit it’s pretty frustrating for Jacksonville not having a second round pick. As lifelong fan of the NFL, some of the best skill players come out of the second round.

Don’t believe me? Well how about a guy name Maurice Jones Drew. This Jaguar is  rubbing elbows with arguably the the most popular first lady since Jackie Onasis and who is quickly becoming one of the darlings of Rich Eisen and the NFL network. He made it to us from California, by way of the Second Round.

Good for our Jaguars, GREAT for Jacksonville.

What Jacksonville Jaguar came in the first round of the draft that year? Marcedes Lewis. Good player who has taken a few years away from that draft to blossom, but has he had the impact that Maurice Jones Drew has had?! Not quite.

As disappointing as not having a second round pick in the 2010 draft has been, knowing that we Got Derrick Cox who has turned out to be AT LEAST a #2 corner only bolsters my faith in Gene Smith. Would I give up a second rounder for Derrick Cox right now. Definitely!

Ideally I’d like to get trade our 1st rounder and 3rd rounder (or preferably a 4th) for 2 Second Rounders. Would You rather have 2 Maurice Jones Drews, or a Marcedes Lewis and Clint Ingram from 2006? Or how about a Matt Jones and Scott Starks from 2005?

As an aside, alot of my fellow Bloggers come up with these dream scenarios where we trade Greg Jones for a second rounder. Grow Up Jacksonville bloggers!

Looking at the 2010 NFL Draft, Jacksonville’s reality is they most likely won;t have a second rounder in the draft. I took a look at how many receivers went in the first two rounds of the 2009 draft last year which was 8. So here are the receivers ranked 8-15 that may come our way in the 3rd round.

Don’t want a wideout in the third round? Well you number 1 receiver come by way of the Third Round, Mike Sims-Walker. Check the post below!

Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft 2010 > Wide Receivers available in the 3rd Round

// April 9th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // College Football, NFL Draft, Scouting, Senior Bowl

Jacoby Ford is on the list. Jimmy the Geek thinks he’ll be long gone. Last Year 8 receivers went in the first two rounds. Here is a list of Wide Receivers the Jacksonville Jaguars might take in the 2010 NFL Draft provided by…

http://walterfootball.com/draft2010WR.php

Carlton Mitchell, South Florida

Height: 6-3. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Combine 40 Time: 4.49.
Pro Day 40 Time: 4.40.
Vertical: . Broad: 10-2.
Projected Round (2010): 2-3.
4/1/10: If Carlton Mitchell wasn’t in “great player” territory, he is now. Mitchell ran a 4.40 at his Pro Day.

3/1/10: Running a 4.49 at 6-3, 215, Carlton Mitchell might be nearing “great player” territory. Can a raw receiver be overdrafted based on his measurables? As long as Al Davis is in the NFL, absolutely.

1/10/10: Carlton Mitchell has declared for the 2010 NFL Draft. Mitchell had 40 catches for 706 yards and four touchdowns in 2009. He’s a mid-late-round prospect, but with a new coach coming in, going into the draft early was probably the safe move.

5/13/09: Carlton Mitchell had a really disappointing sophomore campaign, catching just 28 passes for 405 yards and just one touchdown. Some blame needs to go on Matt Grothe, however. Mitchell’s size-40 time will garner some attention.

7/26/08: Not only does Carlton Mitchell have a very impressive 40 for his massive frame, he also was very productive as a redshirt freshman; he caught 37 passes for 537 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Bulls in all three categories.

Andre Roberts, The Citadel

Height: 5-11. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.44.
Combine 40 Time: 4.46.
Vertical: . Broad: 10-0.
Projected Round (2010): 3-4.
1/29/10: This guy’s stock is soaring. He capped off an incredible Senior Bowl week with a brilliant Thursday practice. Details available in the 2010 Senior Bowl section.

1/28/10: Andre Roberts has been the best receiver on the South team. Details available in the 2010 Senior Bowl section.

1/19/10: As a senior, Andre Roberts finished with 77 catches, 792 yards and eight touchdowns. He also averaged 15.5 yards on punt returns. Roberts will be playing in the Senior Bowl. Make sure you catch our extensive Senior Bowl coverage every day next week.

2/7/09: It’s weird to see someone from the Citadel here, but Andre Roberts deserves it. He finished his junior season with 95 receptions for 1,334 yards.

Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech

Height: 6-3. Weight: 224.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Combine 40 Time: .
Vertical: . Broad: .
Projected Round (2010): 3-4.
1/9/10: Demaryius Thomas has declared for the 2010 NFL Draft. It’s not like Thomas is going to learn how to run routes in Georgia Tech’s goofy offense. There was no use in him wasting another year there.

10/10/09: Demaryius Thomas doesn’t really run any routes, but his production (24 receptions, 536 yards, 3 TDs in five games) may make some teams forget about that.

8/9/09: The monstrous Demaryius Johnson caught 39 balls for 627 yards and three scores in 2008.

Jacoby Ford, Clemson

Height: 5-9. Weight: 186.
Projected 40 Time: 4.34.
Combine 40 Time: 4.28.
Vertical: . Broad: .
Projected Round (2010): 3-4.
3/1/10: Jacoby Ford blew everyone away at the Combine with a 4.28 40. You know that a certain undead owner in Oakland was paying attention.

1/19/10: Finished the year with 56 receptions, 779 yards and six touchdowns. Has shown the ability to be a very good punt returner.

2/7/09: Jacoby Ford finished the year with 55 receptions, 710 yards and four touchdowns. Not bad considering Cullen Harper’s early-season ineptness.

10/19/08: Amid Cullen Harper’s struggles, Jacoby Ford has a career-high 26 receptions and 304 yards in seven games.

5/22/08: Jacoby Ford missed six games with an ankle injury. He had 17 receptions for 310 yards and four touchdowns the rest of the year.

Riley Cooper, Florida

Height: 6-3. Weight: 219.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Combine 40 Time: 4.52.
Vertical: . Broad: .
Projected Round (2010): 3-4.
3/17/10: Riley Cooper didn’t run at his Pro Day, but looked very good working out with Tim Tebow.

1/19/10: Riley Cooper had a fantastic finish to his senior year, concluding with 51 receptions for 961 yards and nine touchdowns.

10/10/09: Nice measurables, but not much else. Has 15 receptions in four games.

Jeremy Williams, Tulane

Height: 6-0. Weight: 206.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Combine 40 Time: 4.57.
Vertical: . Broad: .
Projected Round (2010): 3-4.
1/19/10: Jeremy Williams finished the year with 84 catches, 1,113 yards and seven scores. He was also solid on kick returns (24.2 average, 1 TD).

10/10/09: If it weren’t for his vast injury history, Jeremy Williams would be higher on this list. Williams has 26 receptions for 525 yards and three touchdowns through four games this year.

Taylor Price, Ohio

Height: 6-0. Weight: 204.
Projected 40 Time: 4.38.
Combine 40 Time: 4.41.
Vertical: 37. Broad: .
Projected Round (2010): 3-4.
1/29/10: Despite what Mr. Fake Bake says, Taylor Price did not have a good week in Mobile. Details available in the 2010 Senior Bowl section.

1/19/10: A physically gifted but raw receiver, Taylor Price notched 56 catches, 784 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games as a senior.

11/7/09: Taylor Price is turning some heads in his senior season, catching 36 balls for 513 yards and four touchdowns.

10/10/09: A 4.38 at 6-1, 212? Taylor Price might as well begin looking for a house in Oakland.

Marcus Easley, Connecticut

Height: 6-3. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Combine 40 Time: 4.46.
Pro Day 40 Time: DNP.
Vertical: 37.5. Broad: 10-3.
Projected Round (2010): 4-5.
3/1/10: With barely any playing experience, Marcus Easley is a bit of a project. But he’s undoubtedly physically gifted; at 6-3, 210, Easley ran a 4.46 and notched a 10-3 broad jump on Sunday. He’s a mid-round guy with a lot of upside.

1/19/10: You know this guy is going to work hard – he was a walk-on and had just five receptions entering the year. As a senior, he logged 48 catches for 893 yards and eight touchdowns.

Jordan Shipley, Texas

Height: 5-11. Weight: 193.
Projected 40 Time: 4.44.
Combine 40 Time: 4.57.
Pro Day 40 Time: 4.54.
Vertical: 36.5. Broad: 10-0.
Projected Round (2010): 4-5.
3/1/10: Given his injury history and age, Jordan Shipley needed a strong Combine to cement his Day 2 status. That didn’t happen. Shipley ran a 4.57 in the 40, which will likely push him into Day 3.

1/19/10: Though Colt McCoy suffered an injury on the first drive of the second national championship this year, Jordan Shipley didn’t use that as an excuse to pack it in. Instead, he carried the Longhorns, logging 10 catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Shipley finished the season with 116 grabs, 1,485 yards and 13 scores. He also averaged 13.0 yards per punt return with two touchdowns. Shipley will likely be targeted by a spread team like the Chiefs or 49ers.

10/10/09: No surprise that Jordan Shipley has produced great numbers (36 catches, 436 yards in four games). Shipley also has a punt return for a touchdown.

1/4/09: Granted a medical redshirt and will return for the 2009 season. Colt McCoy has to be thrilled.

10/19/08: Jordan Shipley has stepped up as a solid No. 2 option for Colt McCoy; he has 43 catches, 569 yards and nine touchdowns in just seven games. He caught 11 balls for 112 yards against Oklahoma.

Blair White, Michigan State

Height: 6-2. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Combine 40 Time: 4.50.
Pro Day 40 Time: 4.42.
Vertical: 35.5. Broad: 10-0.
Projected Round (2010): 4-5.
3/20/10: Blair White had a great Pro Day, running a 4.42. He’ll be sought after in Rounds 4-5 for a team looking for a pro-style receiver.

1/19/10: The Blair White Project finished his senior campaign with 70 catches, 990 yards and nine touchdowns.

11/7/09: Through eight games, the Blair White Project has 52 receptions, 766 yards and seven scores.

10/10/09: Blair White is having a great senior season; he has 29 catches, 399 yards and four touchdowns through five games.

Shay Hodge, Ole Miss

Height: 6-2. Weight: 214.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Combine 40 Time: 4.57.
Pro Day 40 Time: 4.55.
Vertical: 33. Broad: 9-10.
Projected Round (2010): 4-5.
1/19/10: Shay Hodge finished his impressive senior campaign with 70 grabs, 1,135 yards and eight touchdowns.

10/10/09: Through four games, Shay Hodge has 17 receptions for 269 yards and three touchdowns. He caught eight balls for 122 yards and two scores at Vanderbilt.

Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas

Height: 6-2. Weight: 208.
Projected 40 Time: 4.56.
Combine 40 Time: 4.61.
Pro Day 40 Time: 4.51.
Vertical: 34. Broad: 10-0.
Projected Round (2010): 5-6.
3/10/10: Dezmon Briscoe helped himself at his Pro Day with a 4.51 40, though Pro Day 40s have been known to be a bit shady.

3/1/10: Dezmon Briscoe ran really poorly on Sunday, notching a 4.61 40.

1/3/10: Dezmon Briscoe has declared for the 2010 NFL Draft. At just 20 years old, Briscoe would have been better off staying in school to avoid a very top-heavy receiver class.

11/7/09: Don’t be fooled by Dezmon Briscoe’s numbers – 54 catches, 841 yards, 5 TDs – he plays in a goofy offense that inflates statistics.

5/13/09: Just look at the numbers: 92 catches, 1,402 yards and 15 touchdowns. Unfortunately, Dezmon Briscoe doesn’t play in a pro-style offense and runs a slow 40, both of which will cost him on Draft Day.

Danario Alexander, Missouri

Height: 6-5. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.57.
Combine 40 Time: .
Vertical: . Broad: .
Projected Round (2010): 5-6.
1/19/10: Missouri’s offense doesn’t translate to the NFL, but Danario Alexander’s numbers (113 catches, 1,781 yards, 14 TDs) are still pretty impressive.

10/10/09: Danario Alexander will be a good fit for a team that doesn’t require its receivers to run routes. Alexander has 35 receptions for 447 yards and four touchdowns in five games.

Mike Williams, Syracuse

Height: 6-2. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.43.
Combine 40 Time: 4.49.
Pro Day 40 Time: 4.53.
Vertical: 36.5. Broad: 9-10.
Projected Round (2010): 5-6.
2/28/10: Mike Williams posted just eight reps of 225 on Saturday despite putting on 10-15 pounds since he quit the Syracuse team in the fall. It’s apparent that Williams spent more time eating Cheetos than lifting in the weight room.

2/27/10: When asked if he was remorseful about quitting on his team this past season during Friday’s Combine interviews, Mike Williams laughed and seemingly shrugged off the question as if he hadn’t given it much thought. Williams is unquestionably talented and will be drafted in Rounds 2-4 by a team that doesn’t care about character. Personally, I wouldn’t even take a chance on this guy in Round 7.

11/7/09: Quit on his team. That’s a no-no. Many teams will shy away, but the Bengals and Eagles might be interested.

10/10/09: Two years after being debacled by academics, Mike Williams has 41 receptions for 623 yards and five touchdowns in five games.

2/7/09: Mike Williams is back at Syracuse after being accused of cheating last year. Hey Mike, next time, just pick “C” for every answer. A 40 is better than the big, fat zero you got.

7/26/08: Mike Williams has a great 40 for his size. He was also very productive as a sophomore (60 catches, 837 yards, 10 TDs). He’d be a lot higher on this list, but he has been suspended for academic reasons. I guess Williams was too lazy to find someone to do his homework and take his tests for him.