Nnamdi Asomugha
Defensive Back
University of California Golden Bears
6:02.0-209
Los Angeles, California
Breaks on the ball quickly and flashes good closing quickness...Shows good long speed and acceleration on deep routes and consistently mirrors the receiver's moves...Able to sort out, read and react to threats when operating in zone coverage&Makes plays on the ball with force and uses his power well to fill the alleys and seal the perimeter in run support...Can reach and catch the ball away from the body's framework...Stays low in his pads and keeps his leg base wide when tackling in closed quarters...Plays on all the special team units...Has a sharp change of direction keeps track of the ball in flight...An excellent athlete who provided good size and speed in the Golden Bear secondary...Added ten pounds of muscle during off-season workouts...He has a nose for the football and the Cal coaches noted his intelligence by allowing him to make alignment calls for the secondary...Finished his career with 187 tackles (133 solos), three sacks, 19 stops behind the line of scrimmage, seven interceptions for 96 yards in returns, 15 pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in 41 games.
TYLER BRAYTON
Defensive End
University of Colorado Buffaloes
6:06.1-277
Pasco, Washington
Well-liked and very dependable athlete who is looked upon as the team's unquestioned leader...Quick off the snap, showing instant reactions to key and diagnose the play...Has a good feel for pressure and flashes excellent hand usage to press and separate from blockers...Solid tackler who will square up and wrap, bringing good explosion from his hips and legs to drive the ball carrier back...Maintains balance on the move and drive hard with his legs to stack the pile...Has a very good short burst to close on the ball and an explosive straight-ahead burst...Gives all-out effort as a pass rusher, flipping his hips and changing direction to pursue from the backside...Plays at the proper pad level and has the strength needed to anchor at the point of attack...Will flatten and squeeze vs. the down block and takes good angles to the ball...Uses his long arms effectively to fight off reach blocks.
Teyo Johnson
Natural athlete with a very impressive height/weight/speed factor... Has a well-developed frame that packs a lot of power...Displays functional upfield quickness and the acceleration to elude defenders after the catch...Has the body control to make sharp cuts coming out of his routes...Shows good timing to the stick posts and on corner routes... Uses his quickness and power to gain most of his yardage after the catch...Shows good timing going up for the ball in flight and a competitive nature to wrest the ball away from defenders in traffic...Extends his arms properly and catches with his hands...Has the strength to escape press coverage...Shows aggression and functional strength when called upon for blocking purposes...Capable of making the crack block upfield...Knows how to come back for the underneath and off-target passes.
SAM WILLIAMS
Outside Linebacker
Fresno State University Bulldogs
6'4"-244
Clayton, California
Tall and rangy player with good straight-line speed...Shows the range to drop back in pass coverage, using his change of direction agility to make plays working in space...Solid tackler who will face up and wrap ball carriers with force...Flashes good hand usage to avoid low blocks...Brings his hips and displays sudden moves coming off the edge as a pass rusher...Special teams standout who serves as the jumper on field goals and extra points...Has made improvements in the weight room, adding 45 pounds to his frame since his freshman year.
Justin Fargas
Position: Running Back
College: Southern California
Height: 6-1
Weight: 219
Hometown: Encino, Calif.
Well-toned athlete with thick legs and a muscular frame...Has above-average quickness and balance through the holes... Explodes through the seams and has that quick sidestep that consistently makes defenders miss...Patiently waits for blocks to develop, using his sharp change-of-direction skills to fluidly turn the corner...Runs at a good pad level, showing powerful leg drive up the middle...Does not shy away from contact running through traffic...Has a forceful stiff-arm to keep defensive backs in check...Runs low to the ground and keeps his shoulders squared...Displays good stop-and-go action and the vision to set his blocks up well...Has very quick feet, shortening his stride and showing superb spin ability...Lowers his shoulders and drives forward with power...Shows smooth pick-and-slide agility, displaying moves to freeze defenders in one-on-one situations.
I think we did alright in the first three rounds, but only time will tell. I remember watching Teyo Johnson at Stanford and this guy could be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
The guy is huge! Him and Porter will be a great tandem for CBs to fear!
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