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[Wesson44]

William Moore, FS/SS, Missouri

Height: 6-1. Weight: 227.

Projected 40 Time: 4.45.

Projected Round (2009): Top 20 Pick.

1/14/09: William Moore finished the season with 86 tackles, 6.5 TFL, six passes broken up and a pick-six.

 

12/14/08: William Moore compiled 83 tackles, 5.5 TFL and five passes broken up as a senior. An All-Big XII first-teamer, Moore has a shot to land in the top 15.

 

5/19/08: Looks to be a good fit at either safety position at the next level. William Moore had an incredible 2007 campaign, notching seven picks and qualifying as a second-team All-American.

 

2007: An interception machine and the leader of Missouri's defense. Voted as a Second-Team All-American.

 

 

Rashad Johnson, FS, Alabama

Height: 6-0. Weight: 189.

Projected 40 Time: 4.44.

Projected Round (2009): 2.

1/14/09: Voted to the AP All-America Second Team, Rashad Johnson was called "one of the smartest players I've ever coached" by Nick Saban.

 

12/14/08: Easily an All-SEC first-teamer, Rashad Johnson totaled 82 tackles, five TFL, 11 passes broken up and five picks, two of which were returned for touchdowns. Johnson's 40 is good enough to excite Al Davis.

 

5/19/08: A member of the first team All-SEC, Rashad Johnson had 94 tackles 5.5 tackles for loss and eight pass breakups.

 

2007: Made his first start against Hawaii last year and hasn't looked back. Rashad Johnson has become an important part of Alabama's secondary. He can help in the return game at the next level.

 

 

Sean Smith, S/CB, Utah

Height: 6-3. Weight: 214.

Projected 40 Time: 4.50.

Projected Round (2009): 2.

1/14/09: Sean Smith, probably more of a safety than a corner at the next level, registered 45 tackles, nine passes broken up, two TFL, five interceptions and a pick-six for national champion Utah. He has declared for the 2009 NFL Draft.

 

12/13/08: Sean Smith has been a beast this season, and no one can blame him if he declares a year early. An All-Mountain West first-teamer, Smith collected 40 tackles, five picks (one touchdown) and eight passes broken up. Could play corner or safety in the NFL.

 

 

 

 

Derek Pegues, FS, Mississippi State

Height: 5-10. Weight: 194.

Projected 40 Time: 4.45.

Projected Round (2009): 2-3.

12/14/08: A member of the All-SEC Second Team, Derek Pegues collected 50 tackles, six passes broken up and two picks.

 

5/19/08: Doubling as a return man, Derek Pegues managed 50 tackles and five interceptions in 2007.

 

2007: Derek Pegues is a lightning-quick jack of all trades; he can play cornerback, free safety and kick returner. He started every game as a sophomore and picked off four passes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emanuel Cook, SS/FS, South Carolina

Height: 5-10. Weight: 203.

Projected 40 Time: 4.49.

Projected Round (2009): 3.

1/14/09: Emanuel Cook was academically ineligible for the team's winter practice game, and consequently couldn't play in the TGIFriday's Bowl.

 

12/14/08: An All-SEC second-teamer, Emanuel Cook finished his junior campaign with 87 tackles.

 

5/19/08: Emmanuel Cook's height may hurt his draft stock, but his dynamic play makes up for it. Despite missing two contests in 2007, Cook recorded 92 tackles, eight tackles for loss and four sacks.

 

 

 

Sherrod Martin, FS, Troy State

Height: 6-1. Weight: 188.

Projected 40 Time: 4.41.

Projected Round (2009): 4.

12/14/08: An All-Sun Belt first-teamer Sherrod Martin impressed with 80 tackles, four picks and six passes broken up.

 

5/19/08: Despite missing a third of the season with shoulder injuries, Sherrod Martin recorded 52 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.

 

 

 

Courtney Greene, SS/FS, Rutgers

Height: 6-1. Weight: 215.

Projected 40 Time: 4.50.

Projected Round (2009): 5-6.

12/14/08: Despite somewhat struggling this season, Courtney Greene managed to qualify for the All-Big East First Team. Greene collected 83 tackles and two passes broken up.

 

5/19/08: Courtney Greene, who can play either safety position, had 91 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.

 

2007: Led all freshmen in tackles a few years ago. Registered three interceptions in 2006. Definitely a big reason for Rutgers' resurgence.

 

 

David Bruton, FS, Notre Dame

Height: 6-2. Weight: 212.

Projected 40 Time: 4.49.

Projected Round (2009): 5-6.

1/14/09: David Bruton, a two-year starter, was invited to the Senior Bowl.

 

12/14/08: One of the few productive players on Notre Dame this season, David Bruton managed 93 tackles, six passes broken up and three picks.

 

5/19/08: A team captain going into the 2008 season, David Bruton recorded 85 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and three interceptions.

 

Brandon Underwood, FS, Cincinnati

Height: 6-1. Weight: 190.

Projected 40 Time: 4.50.

Projected Round (2009): 6.

12/14/08: Part of a talented secondary and the All-Big East First Team, Brandon Underwood compiled 60 tackles, six passes broken up, 3.5 TFL, three interceptions and a pick-six.

 

 

Curtis Taylor, FS, LSU

Height: 6-3. Weight: 210.

Projected 40 Time: 4.50.

Projected Round (2009): 6.

12/14/08: Doing a decent job in replacing LaRon Landry, Curtis Taylor accumulated 41 tackles and two picks as a senior. A mid-round prospect.

 

5/19/08: As a substitute for LaRon Landry, Curtis Taylor collected 49 tackles, two interceptions and a sack. I'd like to see him drop his 40.

 

 

C.J. Spillman, FS, Marshall

Height: 6-0. Weight: 194.

Projected 40 Time: 4.46.

Projected Round (2009): 6.

12/14/08: C.J. Spillman managed 71 tackles and four passes broken up as a senior. He regressed a bit this season.

 

5/19/08: C.J. Spillman finished his 2007 campaign with 131 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles.

 

2007: One of the leaders on a miserable 2007 Marshall squad.

 

 

Trimane Goddard, FS, North Carolina

Height: 6-0. Weight: 195.

Projected 40 Time: 4.53.

Projected Round (2009): 6-7.

12/14/08: A second-team All-American, Trimane Goddard managed to pick off seven passes and break up five more. One of the interceptions was a pick-six. Unfortunately, Trimane Goddard's combine numbers will hurt his stock.

 

2007: Became a starter the second half of his sophomore year, in which he picked off three passes. He red-shirted the following year in the wake of a broken foot.

 

 

Troy Nolan, SS/FS, Arizona State

Height: 6-2. Weight: 204.

Projected 40 Time: 4.56.

Projected Round (2009): 6-7.

12/14/08: Troy Nolan registered 64 tackles, six passes broken up, four interceptions and two pick-sixes as a senior. Not bad. Nolan's efforts earned him a spot on the All-Pac 10 Second Team.

 

5/19/08: Troy Nolan finished the 2007 season with six picks. He also had 64 tackles and seven pass breakups. He's best at strong safety, but can play either safety position.

 

2007: I'd like to see Troy Nolan either add more mass or drop his 40. He has five picks going into the Oregon game.

 

 

 

Darcel McBath, FS, Texas Tech

Height: 6-1. Weight: 198.

Projected 40 Time: 4.45.

Projected Round (2009): 6-7.

12/14/08: Easily a member of the All-Big XII First Team, Darcel McBath recorded 70 tackles, seven passes broken up, six interceptions and a pick-six as a senior.

 

5/19/08: As a senior, Darcel McBath is entering his third season as a starter. He's recorded 148 tackles, five picks and 11 pass break-ups in his sophomore and junior campaigns. An honorable mention on the All-Big XII team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lendy Holmes, FS, Oklahoma

Height: 6-1. Weight: 201.

Projected 40 Time: 4.51.

Projected Round (2009): 7.

12/14/08: With 79 tackles, five picks and four passes broken up, Lendy Holmes was able to secure a spot on the All-Big XII Second Team.

 

5/17/08: Lendy Holmes missed the Fiesta Bowl because he was academically ineligible.

 

2007: You have to love a tall corner with mid-4.4 speed, but Lendy Holmes was responsible for two long Tulsa touchdowns in September 2007.

 

 

 

Dre'Mail Hardin, FS, Stillman

Height: 6-1. Weight: 196.

Projected 40 Time: 4.57.

Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.

5/19/08: A transfer from Mississippi State. Had 54 tackles, 4.5 TFL, six pass breakups and an amazing nine picks in 2007.

 

 

Keith Fitzhugh, SS/FS, Mississippi State

Height: 5-11. Weight: 205.

Projected 40 Time: 4.50.

Projected Round (2009): FA.

12/14/08: Tough; Keith Fitzhugh played through a concussion. He finished the season with 50 tackles, 2.5 TFL and two picks.

 

5/19/08: Started just four games as a junior, but managed 58 tackles, two picks and three pass break-ups.

 

 

Jason Venson, FS, Central Florida

Height: 5-10. Weight: 208.

Projected 40 Time: 4.59.

Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.

12/14/08: A weak 40 will hurt Jason Venson, who had 82 tackles, eight passes broken and 3.5 TFL.

 

5/19/08: Jason Venson finished with 81 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, seven pass breakups and two picks.

 

2007: A solid collegiate player who may not transition well to the NFL. Jason Venson started 16 games in his first two seasons at Central Florida. He led his team with 10 tackles in a near upset over Texas.

 

 

Marcus McClinton, FS, Kentucky

Height: 6-1. Weight: 210.

Projected 40 Time: 4.51.

Projected Round (2009): FA.

1/14/09: Marcus McClinton notched four interceptions in 2008. It's too bad he has off-the-field issues.

 

5/19/08: Missed a bunch of time in 2007 with multiple injuries. Marcus McClinton has yet to blowed anyone up, as far as I know.

 

2007: Calling Marcus McClinton explosive is an understatement; last summer, McClinton was charged with making explosives from household products. But look on the bright side - if he can't play safety in the NFL, you can always hire him to blow the opposing quarterback up. And that way, Emmitt can say, "That quarterback got blowed up!"

 

 

Nate Ness, FS, Arizona

Height: 6-1. Weight: 191.

Projected 40 Time: 4.54.

Projected Round (2009): FA.

12/14/08: Not so much the interception machine anymore, Nate Ness picked off two passes as a senior, returning one for a touchdown. He also broke up seven passes.

 

5/19/08: An interception machine - Nate Ness had 19 interceptions, 10 of which were returned for touchdowns in junior college. He picked off five passes in his first six games with Arizona.

 

2007: Nate Ness, a safety who has three interceptions through nine weeks in 2007, returned 10 interceptions for touchdowns in junior college. He needs to drop into the 4.4s to be considered a first-day selection.

 

 

Will Dunbar, FS, UAB

Height: 6-1. Weight: 195.

Projected 40 Time: 4.55.

Projected Round (2009): FA.

12/14/08: Will Dunbar finished his senior campaign with 68 tackles, 2.5 TFL, five passes broken up and two picks.

 

5/19/08: Will Dunbar, one of the few solid players on a miserable 2-10 team, managed a mind-boggling 122 tackles in 2007.

 

 

Josh Pinkard, FS, USC

Height: 6-1. Weight: 215.

Projected 40 Time: 4.48.

Projected Round (2009): FA.

12/14/08: Josh Pinkard finally played a whole season, recording 37 tackles and three passes broken up. He's likely to go undrafted, given his medical and legal history. He really needs a strong combine.

 

5/19/08: I'd like to see Josh Pinkard catch a break. He's missed most of the past two seasons. He's a dynamic talent but just can't get on the field.

 

2007: Josh Pinkard is out for the year with a torn ACL. He may get a medical redshirt.

 

Pinkard was arrested in May on DUI charges. He wasn't convicted yet, but the news will likely bring down his draft stock.

 

Had season-ending knee surgery in September, so it remains to be seen if Josh Pinkard can still run that 4.44. If he can, he's the top-rated free safety eligible for the 2008 Draft. Can also play corner.

Tony Davis, FS, Penn State

Height: 5-10. Weight: 197.

Projected 40 Time: 4.54.

Projected Round (2009): FA.

12/14/08: Finished the year with 38 tackles and five passes broken up. An All-Big Ten honorable mention.

 

2007: Tony Davis is a quick defensive back who can play either cornerback or safety. Unfortunately, he is out for the 2007 season with appendicitis.

 

 

Anthony Reddick, FS, Miami

Height: 6-0. Weight: 205.

Projected 40 Time: 4.60.

Projected Round (2009): FA.

1/14/09: Declaring a year early, Anthony Reddick had 67 tackles and three passes broken up in 2008.

 

12/14/08: An All-ACC honorable mention.

 

2007: What a shame: Tore his ACL and will miss the 2007 season. This is the second time in his collegiate career that Anthony Reddick will be out for an entire campaign (2005).

 

 

 

Eric Thatcher, FS, Pittsburgh -

Height: 5-9. Weight: 195. Projected 40 Time: 4.48. Projected Round (2009): FA.

 

C.J. Byrd, FS, Byrd -

Height: 6-2. Weight: 193. Projected 40 Time: 4.53. Projected Round (2009): FA.

[dasox24]

I like Derek Pegues a heck of a lot. If he were around in the 3rd or 4th round, I'd definitely want to take him. Probably too high to justify a 2nd rounder for him, though.

[flea]

Call me a Homer but I'd love Bruton

[Ed Hochuli 3:16]

You forgot Louis Delmas.

 

I either want him in the 2nd, Pegues in the 3rd, or Bruton in the 4th.

[BearSox]

I would prefer either Rashad Johnson or Louis Delmas, but with the lack of top safeties, I see them going before our 2nd round pick. Pegues has too many off the field problems for my liking, but could be an option in the 5th round area.

 

If we can't get either Johnson or Delmas, I like Bruton in the 4th. Very good special teams player, and just an overall solid player. Similar to Steltz, but better, IMO.

[Ed Hochuli 3:16]

I would prefer either Rashad Johnson or Louis Delmas, but with the lack of top safeties, I see them going before our 2nd round pick. Pegues has too many off the field problems for my liking, but could be an option in the 5th round area.

 

If we can't get either Johnson or Delmas, I like Bruton in the 4th. Very good special teams player, and just an overall solid player. Similar to Steltz, but better, IMO.

Yet you want Bryant Johnson, who has had clashes with Nolan and Parcells, and has had a reckless driving arrest and a DUI at the same time?

[BearSox]

Yet you want Bryant Johnson, who has had clashes with Nolan and Parcells, and has had a reckless driving arrest and a DUI at the same time?

 

So? Johnson would be cheap and I wouldn't spend anything higher then a 5th rounder on Pegues.