2013 SR Non-Official Mock Draft 4th Round Thread! (1 Viewer)
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With the 32nd pick of the 4th round the Baltimore Ravens select
DE Joe Kruger Utah
OVERVIEW
Joe is the youngest of three Kruger brothers. Paul plays linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens and Dave just finished his Utah career as a four-year starting defensive tackle. His father played football for Oregon State and his brother-in-law, Tony Bergstrom, was an all-Pac-12 offensive lineman for the Utes in 2011, was a third-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders. In high school, Kruger lettered all four years in both football and basketball. In his senior football season, he had 51 tackles and led the state with 15 sacks.
As a true freshman, Kruger saw action in all 13 games, but mainly as a special teams player. He earned Academic All-MWC honors. In 2011, Kruger played in 13 games, and logged seven starts. He had 35 tackles (five for loss), and three sacks. In his junior year, Kruger had 30 tackles (eight for loss), one interception (which he returned for a touchdown), and six sacks. He was an All-Pac 12 honorable mention.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Very impressive size. Athletic. Long arms. Plays with power, capable of bull rushing offensive lineman back into the quarterback. Extends his arms and can keep offensive lineman off his frame. Good first step, comes off the ball well. Plays with a firm base. Flows to the football well, and is an effort player. Possesses the ability to redirect.
WEAKNESSES Plays with a high pad level too often. Pops upright off the snap and will give up leverage. Needs to add more weight. Struggles to bend as a pass rusher. Lacks counter moves, will get stuck on his block. Inconsistent hand placement.
NFL COMPARISON
Jared Odrick
BOTTOM LINE
Kruger has an great frame, and is highly athletic and powerful. His technique is raw, and he needs to work on improving his pad level, but he has plenty of upside as a 34 defensive end. Kruger will likely be selected within the first 100 picks.
DE Joe Kruger Utah
OVERVIEW
Joe is the youngest of three Kruger brothers. Paul plays linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens and Dave just finished his Utah career as a four-year starting defensive tackle. His father played football for Oregon State and his brother-in-law, Tony Bergstrom, was an all-Pac-12 offensive lineman for the Utes in 2011, was a third-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders. In high school, Kruger lettered all four years in both football and basketball. In his senior football season, he had 51 tackles and led the state with 15 sacks.
As a true freshman, Kruger saw action in all 13 games, but mainly as a special teams player. He earned Academic All-MWC honors. In 2011, Kruger played in 13 games, and logged seven starts. He had 35 tackles (five for loss), and three sacks. In his junior year, Kruger had 30 tackles (eight for loss), one interception (which he returned for a touchdown), and six sacks. He was an All-Pac 12 honorable mention.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Very impressive size. Athletic. Long arms. Plays with power, capable of bull rushing offensive lineman back into the quarterback. Extends his arms and can keep offensive lineman off his frame. Good first step, comes off the ball well. Plays with a firm base. Flows to the football well, and is an effort player. Possesses the ability to redirect.
WEAKNESSES Plays with a high pad level too often. Pops upright off the snap and will give up leverage. Needs to add more weight. Struggles to bend as a pass rusher. Lacks counter moves, will get stuck on his block. Inconsistent hand placement.
NFL COMPARISON
Jared Odrick
BOTTOM LINE
Kruger has an great frame, and is highly athletic and powerful. His technique is raw, and he needs to work on improving his pad level, but he has plenty of upside as a 34 defensive end. Kruger will likely be selected within the first 100 picks.
With the 33rd pick of the 4th round the Baltimore Ravens select
CB D.J. Hayden Houston
Overview
Quarterback Case Keenum deservedly dominated the headlines surrounding the Cougars’ program for the past few seasons as he became the NCAA’s all-time leader in total offense, passing yardage, touchdown passes, and completions. Scouts took notice of Hayden’s play, however, when the opponents tried to keep up with Keenum’s fast-break scoring -– likely making him the first Houston defender to the first drafted by an NFL team since cornerback Stanford Routt in 2005 (second round, Oakland).
The Fort Bend, Texas, product grew up less than an hour from UH’s Robertson Stadium, but had to go the junior college route before picking his hometown Cougars over several other major programs. He helped Navarro College win the 2010 national junior college championship as a sophomore with three interceptions. D.J. (Derek, Jr.) made an instant impact as a junior, garnering Conference USA’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year award and second-team all-conference honors after leading the team with 11 pass break-ups and finishing tied for seventh nationally with five forced fumbles. He also had 66 tackles, eight for loss, and intercepted two passes on the year. As a senior, Hayden was hurt in a freak hit during practice. He tore a large vein, the inferior vena cava, which carries blood from the lower half of the body back up to the heart. Before the injury, Hayden played in nine games, and recorded eight pass breakups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions; two of which he returned for touchdowns. He was named to the Coaches first-team All-Conference USA.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Very good foot quickness allows him to handle man coverage responsibilities on the outside in the slot equally well. Gives ground off the line without giving up position, and possesses the change of direction ability to trail on inside routes, turn-and-run up the sideline, and stop quickly when needed. When playing off, he closes fast to make plays on out routes or to wrap up on slants. His toughness helps him win fights with receivers for 50/50 balls downfield, and he will run through the play to recover, often getting to the ball just in case to knock it away. Avoids receiver blocks in run support and breaks down to wrap up a leg before the ballcarrier can head upfield. Used on blind side blitzes because of his speed, and shows the aptitude to create turnovers by unsuspecting quarterbacks. Tackling is stronger than his wiry frame would predict, allowing him to separate the ball from its carrier in addition to dragging down opponents.
WEAKNESSES
Average size and strength won’t make him an elite prospect in the minds of scouts, because he will be at a disadvantage against better pro receivers both at the line of scrimmage and downfield. Life threatening injury his senior season, return back to football will be a long and trying journey.
NFL COMPARISON
Richard Marshall
BOTTOM LINE
Hayden helped Navarro Junior College win a national championship in 2010, and then aided the Cougars 13-1 finish in 2011 as Conference USA’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a junior (11 pass break-ups, five forced fumbles). He was having a fantastic senior campaign until a life threatening injury cut it short. How he checks out medically will play a major role in his draft status.
CB D.J. Hayden Houston
Overview
Quarterback Case Keenum deservedly dominated the headlines surrounding the Cougars’ program for the past few seasons as he became the NCAA’s all-time leader in total offense, passing yardage, touchdown passes, and completions. Scouts took notice of Hayden’s play, however, when the opponents tried to keep up with Keenum’s fast-break scoring -– likely making him the first Houston defender to the first drafted by an NFL team since cornerback Stanford Routt in 2005 (second round, Oakland).
The Fort Bend, Texas, product grew up less than an hour from UH’s Robertson Stadium, but had to go the junior college route before picking his hometown Cougars over several other major programs. He helped Navarro College win the 2010 national junior college championship as a sophomore with three interceptions. D.J. (Derek, Jr.) made an instant impact as a junior, garnering Conference USA’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year award and second-team all-conference honors after leading the team with 11 pass break-ups and finishing tied for seventh nationally with five forced fumbles. He also had 66 tackles, eight for loss, and intercepted two passes on the year. As a senior, Hayden was hurt in a freak hit during practice. He tore a large vein, the inferior vena cava, which carries blood from the lower half of the body back up to the heart. Before the injury, Hayden played in nine games, and recorded eight pass breakups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions; two of which he returned for touchdowns. He was named to the Coaches first-team All-Conference USA.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Very good foot quickness allows him to handle man coverage responsibilities on the outside in the slot equally well. Gives ground off the line without giving up position, and possesses the change of direction ability to trail on inside routes, turn-and-run up the sideline, and stop quickly when needed. When playing off, he closes fast to make plays on out routes or to wrap up on slants. His toughness helps him win fights with receivers for 50/50 balls downfield, and he will run through the play to recover, often getting to the ball just in case to knock it away. Avoids receiver blocks in run support and breaks down to wrap up a leg before the ballcarrier can head upfield. Used on blind side blitzes because of his speed, and shows the aptitude to create turnovers by unsuspecting quarterbacks. Tackling is stronger than his wiry frame would predict, allowing him to separate the ball from its carrier in addition to dragging down opponents.
WEAKNESSES
Average size and strength won’t make him an elite prospect in the minds of scouts, because he will be at a disadvantage against better pro receivers both at the line of scrimmage and downfield. Life threatening injury his senior season, return back to football will be a long and trying journey.
NFL COMPARISON
Richard Marshall
BOTTOM LINE
Hayden helped Navarro Junior College win a national championship in 2010, and then aided the Cougars 13-1 finish in 2011 as Conference USA’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a junior (11 pass break-ups, five forced fumbles). He was having a fantastic senior campaign until a life threatening injury cut it short. How he checks out medically will play a major role in his draft status.
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You're just trying to tick off Paul Kruger.
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Falcons will probably be off for a while but they have submitted their board so it shouldn't cause any hold ups.. Feel free to just make the pick off it and I'll do a write up later on.
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Give me a little time, my pick will be made shortly.
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Da Bears checking in.
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With their pick in the 4th round, the Detroit Lions select:
Zaviar Gooden, OLB, Missouri
Zaviar Gooden, OLB, Missouri
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Stew still needs to make his 2nd pick for the 49ers, supplemental pick.
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The 49ers select TE Joseph Fauria UCLA
Write up to come later
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What's the over-under on how many picks get missed by ops today? I don't think the unofficial has lasted this long in a while
Looks like we did pretty good. I think having some people run two teams has helped. Also a lot of people have been pm'n their draft boards. Keep up the good work everyone.
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We can start the 5th round in the morning. I'll start the first pick at 10am so the first GM had time to log in and see he is up.
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