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Welcome
to the DRAFT NOTEBOOK by Stevenson's Scouting Service.
This effort began in 1981 with the goal of becoming the most accurate
and enjoyable source of information and experienced opinions based
on the annual National Football League Draft. After starting
this effort in the Midwest, it is currently based out of Wood Ranch,
California, but obtains information from sources across the country.
Stevenson's
Scouting Service does not claim to be "league insiders",
but prefer to be known simply as what it is ... a completely independent
scouting organization that provides information and opinions on
the annual NFL Draft. Based on experience,
accuracy of scouting reports and projections, and feedback from
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Stevenson's Scouting Service, click HERE.
The
following are a few scouting reports from our recent DRAFT NOTEBOOK
publications:
2007
DRAFT NOTEBOOK
| HB
- PIERRE THOMAS |
Illinois Fighting Illini
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Height
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5'10"
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YEAR
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YARDS/CARRY
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YARDS
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TOUCHDOWNS
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YARDS/CATCH
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YARDS
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TOUCHDOWNS
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Weight
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210#
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Freshman
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5.4
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233
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2
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4.0
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12
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0
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40-Time
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4.7
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Sophomore
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5.9
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893
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8
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6.8
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95
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1
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Age
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23
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Junior
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5.6
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1,790
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15
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7.4
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332
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2
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Jersey
#
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30
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Senior
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5.8
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755
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5
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6.6
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79
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1
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: Lynwood IL — BORN: 12/18/84
— PREP: Rushed for 2365 yards with
38 touchdowns as a senior. — MAJOR:
Sport Management
COLLEGE
2003: Played in six games as a true
freshman. Averaged 19.1 yards/kick return
for 134 yards. — 2004: Played in eleven
games as a sophomore. Averaged 27.1 yards/kick
return for 677 yards with a touchdown. Rushed
for 188 yards versus Michigan State. —
2005: Started six of eleven games for the
Fighting Illini as a junior. Averaged 23.0
yards/kick return for 461 yards. Shared
time at the position with E. B. Halsey.
— 2006: Started ten of twelve games
as a senior. Averaged 31.9 yards/kick return
for 223 yards.
SCOUTING REPORT
STRENGTHS: Experienced. Has played versus
very good I-A competition. Strong build.
21 reps of 225#. 35½" vertical.
Runs with good vision and balance. Effective
between the tackles. Able to break tackles
and gain yards after initial contact. Smooth
change of directions. Patient, allows blocks
to develop before accelerating through the
hole. Runs north south. Can bounce the play
outside. Can make the first defender miss.
Able to convert short yardage plays. Protects
the ball. Capable receiver out of the backfield.
Shows some ability as a route runner. Will
extend hands and catch the ball out away
from body. Shows blocking ability with good
blitz awareness and recognition. Has been
effective returning kicks. Hard worker.
Coachable, will do the film study, weight
room work, and the little things to be effective
on the next level. Competitive team player.
— CONCERNS: Average instincts. Lacks
a burst and the speed to take it the distance.
Not elusive or creative. Was not invited
to the Combine. — SUMMARY: Not flashy,
but a halfback than can run, catch, block,
and return kicks.
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| Thomas
was an undrafted free agent that signed with
the New Orleans Saints following the draft.
Over the preseason, he averaged an impressive
5.8 yards/carry for 190 yards with 3 touchdowns
and 15.8 yards/catch for 95 yards. He also
stood out on special teams averaging 26.8
yards/kick return for 161 yards. Despite selecting
Ohio State's Antonio Pittman in the fourth
round, it was Thomas that impressed during
the preseason and earned a spot on the opening
day roster. He will provide quality depth
behind Deuce McAlister and Reggie Bush. |
2006 DRAFT NOTEBOOK
| DE
- MARK ANDERSON |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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Height
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6'4"
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YEAR
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TACKLES
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TACKLES
FOR LOSS
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SACKS
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Weight
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255#
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Freshman
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13
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1
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2
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40-Time
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4.6
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Sophomore
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47
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8
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3
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Age
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24
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Junior
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41
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11
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2
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Jersey
#
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47
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Senior
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40
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15
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8
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: Tulsa OK — BORN: 5/26/83 — PREP: Recorded
104 tackles and 9 sacks as a senior. Recorded 20 tackles,
3 sacks, and 2 blocked punts in a single game. Lettered in
football and basketball. Team captain in both sports. —
MAJOR: Consumer Science
COLLEGE
2001: Redshirt with torn cartilage in right knee that
required surgery. — 2002: Played in all thirteen games
as a freshman. Added 2 forced fumbles and a pressure. —
2003: Started six of thirteen games as a sophomore. Added
7 pressures. — 2004: Started all twelve games at right
end for the Tide as a junior. Added 8 pressures, 2 forced
fumbles, and 2 passes broken up. — 2005: Started all
twelve games as a senior. Added 7 pressures, one forced fumble,
and a blocked kick.
SCOUTING REPORT
ATHLETIC ABILITY: Athletic. 20# lighter than average.
20 reps of 225#. Will need to add strength. Long arms. Runs
well. Straight line speed. 42" vertical. — POSITION
SKILLS: Excels as a pass rusher. Has been disruptive. Explodes
off the ball. Stays low and plays with leverage. Needs to
work at using hands better to play off and shed blocks. Average
instincts, not always quick to locate the ball. Moves well
laterally, able to slide down the line and get through traffic.
Struggles some changing directions. Does well on stunts. Has
the speed to turn the corner. Closes with a very good burst.
Effective keeping containment, but must avoid over-pursuing.
Can be overpowered versus the run. Disciplined, plays within
the scheme. — LEVEL OF COMPETITION: I-A SEC — DURABILITY:
Right knee in 2001. — BOTTOM LINE: Coming off impressive
senior season. Beat D'Brickashaw Ferguson for a sack at the
Senior Bowl. Showed outstanding athletic ability at the combine.
Could go as high as the second round.
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| Anderson
was a fifth round draft choice (#159 overall) of the Chicago
Bears, but was expected to go much higher based on productivity
and tremendous athletic ability. He made an immediate impact
as a rookie with the NFC Champions recording 28 tackles and
12 sacks. |
2006 DRAFT NOTEBOOK
| OG
- MARK SETTERSTROM |
Minnesota Golden Gophers
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Height
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6'3"
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Weight
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315#
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40-Time
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5.4
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Age
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22
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Jersey
#
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68
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: Northfield MN — BORN: 3/3/84 — PREP:
Two-way lineman. Over career, recorded 127 tackles, 6 sacks,
and 5 forced fumbles. Lettered in football and wrestling.
— MAJOR: Civil Engineering
COLLEGE
2002: Started all thirteen games at left guard as a true
freshman. — 2003: Started all thirteen games as a sophomore.
— 2004: Started all twelve games for the Golden Gophers
as a junior. — 2005: Started all eleven games as a senior.
SCOUTING REPORT
ATHLETIC ABILITY: Limited athletic ability. 1" shorter
and 15# heavier than average. 19 reps of 225#. 26½"
vertical. — POSITION SKILLS: Experienced and durable
four-year starter. Technically sound. Gets off the ball quickly
and into setup. Stays low. Uses hands well. Average hand punch.
Able to slide laterally. Understands angles and positioning.
Can change directions. Stays under control and maintains balance.
Shows blitz awareness and recognition. Excels in the running
game. Effective drive blocker. Creates movement. Aggressive
and plays with a mean streak. Able to pull and trap. Works
hard to sustain and finish. — LEVEL OF COMPETITION: I-A
Big Ten — BOTTOM LINE: Over-shadowed by C Greg Eslinger,
but a very solid pure guard that will start in the NFL. Will
need to improve pass blocking skills.
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| The
Saint Louis Rams selected Setterstrom in the 7th round (#242
overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. After starting six of seven
games as a rookie last season, the former Golden Gopher now
has a firm hold on the starting left guard position and should
be a fixture there for years. |
| CB
- DARRENT WILLIAMS |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
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Height
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5'9"
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YEAR
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TACKLES
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INTERCEPTIONS
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PASSES
BROKEN UP
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Weight
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175#
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Freshman
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33
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2
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4
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40-Time
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4.3
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Sophomore
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53
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3
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16
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Age
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23
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Junior
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66
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6
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17
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Jersey
#
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9
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Senior
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21
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0
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3
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 BIO
HOMETOWN: Fort Worth TX — BORN: 9/27/82 — MAJOR:
Education — PREP: Recorded 5 interceptions as a senior.
Averaged 30.0 yards/punt return with 4 touchdowns.
COLLEGE
2001: Started five of ten games as a true freshman. Missed
one game with a sore right groin. Returned both interceptions
for touchdowns. — 2002: Started all thirteen games as
a sophomore. Added 3 tackles for loss. — 2003: Started
eleven games as a junior. Missed two games due to a right
hip pointer. Added 4 tackles for loss. Averaged 20.8 yards/kick
return for 83 yards. Averaged 17.9 yards/punt return for 233
yards with 2 touchdowns. — 2004: Started seven games
as a senior. Missed time with a broken forearm. Was not allowed
to play in the team's bowl game due to violations of team
rules. Added one tackle for loss and 2 forced fumbles. Averaged
27.7 yards/punt return for 249 yards with a touchdown. Impressed
at the Senior Bowl.
SCOUTING REPORT
ATHLETIC ABILITY: Outstanding athletic ability. Under-sized,
1" shorter and 15# lighter than average. Plays bigger
than he measures. 16 reps of 225#. Very good foot speed. 39"
vertical. — POSITION SKILLS: Shows the ability to play
man or zone coverages. Instinctive, very quick to read and
react. Uses hands well. Plays a physical game. Will jam the
receiver on the line. Tries to break timing between quarterback
and receiver. Smooth back pedal and hip turn. Very good feet.
Has the speed to run with most receivers. Plays the ball well
in the air. Shows recovery speed. Decent hands for the interception.
Comes up quickly in run support. Reliable tackler, will wrap
up the ball carrier. Disciplined, plays within the scheme.
Has also been used to return kicks and punts. — LEVEL
OF COMPETITION: I-A Big XII — CHARACTER: Quality person
with the respect of teammates. Hard worker, studies film,
and prepares for each game. Was suspended for the team's bowl
game this year for violating team rules. Scored 25 on the
Wonderlic test. — DURABILITY: Right hip pointer in 2003.
Broken forearm in 2004. — SUMMARY: Will likely slip some
due to size, but this kid is a player!
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| Although
a first round talent, Williams was eventually drafted in the
second round (#56 overall) by the Denver Broncos. Prior to his
tragic death, Darrent showed he was one of the top young corners
in the game while recording 139 tackles, one sack, 6 interceptions,
and 13 passes broken up in two seasons (27 games) playing opposite
Champ Bailey. He also excelled on special teams averaging 24.3
yards/kick return for 437 yards and 8.4 yards/punt return for
354 yards. |
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