Ravens have 5 picks in the 4th round

[Tornado700]

This is where the rubber meets the road. Big day Saturday, starting at noon.

Do it Oz & Co. Work that magic!

[tsylvester]

I could see Billings, the immovable object, great value here for a nose tackle... Miles Killebrew, safety from S Utah, DeAndre Houston-Carson, s from Wiliam & Mary. Both safeties need a lot of work in one area or the other, but are smart, instinctive players who will have a great coach here in B-more.

 

Willie Beavers, Western Michigan, who is a tackle, right, he could be moved to guard. Big boy who moves well, but needs proper coaching.

 

Kolby Listenbee, wr, TCU, good deep ball threat, great hands, not a good blocker though and he needs to get stronger... Good project..

 

Jalen Mills, Deon Bush, Jayron Kearse, project safeties....

[thundercleetz]

I love Pharoh Cooper. I could see him as a Ravens red star player. Average physical traits, but extremely smart, disciplined, strong and has good quickness.

[tsylvester]

I love Pharoh Cooper. I could see him as a Ravens red star player. Average physical traits, but extremely smart, disciplined, strong and has good quickness.

Yeah he just knows how to get open, great run after the catch player and very, very dependable hands. Would love to have him.

[vmax]

Rounds 1,2 and 3 players are not the only ones who know how to play football.

Time to bring in the harvest

Edited April 30, 2016 by vmax

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CBTAVON YOUNGTEMPLE AAC

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COMBINE RESULTS

GRADE

5.49

?

4.46 SEC

9 REPS

34.5 INCH

118.0 INCH

6.80 SEC

3.93 SEC

11.26 SEC

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VIDEO

5'9"

HEIGHT

30 5/8"

ARM LENGTH

183LBS.

WEIGHT

9 1/8"

HANDS

OVERVIEW

Young went from high school football and track star (his 4x100-meter relay team won at the Penn Relays, set Maryland high school record) in the Washington, D.C. area to a starting corner for two games for the Owls as a true freshman, intercepting two passes. That success earned him a shared starting spot in his sophomore year (one interception, five pass break-ups). He became a playmaker as a junior, picking off opposing quarterback four times, leading the conference with 153 return yards and returning one interception for a touchdown. Young had surgery on his left knee before his senior year, but it didn't stop him from excelling in his final campaign with the Owls. His lack of statistical production kept him off all-conference teams in 2015 (41 tackles, five for loss, sack, seven pass breakups), but that was partially due to his ability to shut down opposing receivers.

PRO DAY RESULTS

Broad jump: 10 feet, 1 inch

Bench press: 13 reps of 225 pounds

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Plays bigger and more physically than his listed height/weight. Drives through receivers with force at the point of the catch and can jar the ball free. Plays with winning ball skills. Grabbed four interceptions and had 14 passes defensed in 2014. Crowds receivers upfield and gets his head around to find the ball. Will violently rip and thrash at the ball to prevent a catch. Comfortable in bail coverage.

WEAKNESSES Teeny­-tiny. Gets grabby and starts to maul when running with big receivers. Flagged for five pass interference penalties this season. Doesnt have twitch or fluid change of direction found in most smallish corners. Gets caught guessing on route recognition. Open to a side early and, at times, in the wrong direction. Feet are clunky when opening up to run with receivers. Narrow base from backpedal brings balance issues affecting his closing burst.

DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 4 or 5

BOTTOM LINE Right off the bat, Young's lack of size is going to take him off draft boards for teams. While he's small and doesn't have as much quick­-twitch or high-­end speed to make up for it, he does play with decent ball skills and competes hard against consistently bigger targets. He will have to transition into the slot, but the quickness and separation ability of those NFL receivers could be challenging for Young to match.

 

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CHRIS MOORECINCINNATI AAC

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COMBINE RESULTS

GRADE

5.23

?

4.53 SEC

10 REPS

37.0 INCH

130.0 INCH

Top Performer

6.76 SEC

Top Performer

4.20 SEC

11.37 SEC

BLUE STAR = COMBINE TOP PERFORMER

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VIDEO

6'1"

HEIGHT

33 3/8"

ARM LENGTH

206LBS.

WEIGHT

9 3/8"

HANDS

OVERVIEW

The Bearcats have a slew of receivers that helped the team finish sixth in the country in passing yardage in 2015, but despite the rotation, Moore has been the definition of a big-play receiver during his career at Cincinnati. Though he only had four catches as a redshirt freshman, they covered 113 yards (28.3 average) and he scored twice. Moore caught a career-high 45 passes in 2013 for 645 yards and nine scores, and then covered more yardage (673) and nearly as many touchdowns (eight) on only 30 receptions as a junior. Quarterback Gunner Kiel and Moore helped the Bearcats to that lofty ranking in 2015, with the receiver finishing second on the team with 870 yards and leading the squad with seven touchdowns on just 40 catches. His 21.8 yard per-catch average finished fourth in the FBS.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Has good size and long arms for his position. Long­-strider with build­up speed used to get on top of cornerbacks who don't show him proper vertical respect. Saw 33 percent of his catches this season go for 25-plus yards and averaged almost 22 yards per catch over last two seasons. Frame to break tackles in open field. Not afraid to roam the middle of the field. Adequate ball tracking skills. Finds ball early, adjusts routes as needed and flashes some ability to make the tough, downfield catch.

WEAKNESSES Limited receiver. Benefited from high percentage of free-release snaps against Bearcats' opponents. Straight­-liner with hip stiffness limiting sink into breaks and sudden change of direction. Shows some balance issues against press coverage. When crowded off snap, slow to adjust and get into routes. Upright into breaks and routes can be dull and unfocused. Juking defenders after catch isn't his forte. Allows throws into his frame and defaults to body­ catching. Had nine drops over last two seasons.

DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 5 or 6

BOTTOM LINE His size and speed may draw some interest from teams, but he's a one-­trick, vertical receiver who doesn't possess the elite speed that can compensate for his average hands and below average routes. Moore is a developmental prospect who will need time to work on his deficiencies but might be limited by his lack of return game experience on the college level.