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1 |
 |
War Pigs |
Ronnie
Brown |
RB
|
Auburn
|
6-0 |
233 lbs.
|
4.44
|
|
TEAM NEEDS:
RB
| WR | LB | DE
POSITIVES: Great height, good build, nice
hands, good speed. The overall package for a
running back. With no true feature back on the
roster leading the way, the addition
of Brown gives Marc Bulger some
great young talent for years to come.
NEGATIVES: Experience. Lack of playing time
may have slowed development.
NFL Comparison: Edgerrin James |
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2 |
 |
Gladiators |
Cedric
Benson |
RB |
Texas |
5-10
|
222 lbs.
|
4.52
|
TEAM NEEDS:
RB | WR | QB | LB
POSITIVES:
Benson has the whole
package; size, speed and strength. He is a
dangerous open field runner and is a capable
receiver out of the backfield. He has proven that
he has the ability to dominate as shown by his stats
in the final five games of the 2003 season. (862
yards, 11 touchdowns)
NEGATIVES: Doesn't always give 100%
NFL Comparison: Ricky Williams |
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3 |
 |
Matadors |
Cadillac
Williams |
RB |
Auburn |
5-10
|
217 lbs.
|
4.45
|
TEAM NEEDS:
RB
| WR | DE | LB
POSITIVES:
Cadillac fights for
every yard and is a threat to score every time he
touches the ball. He makes up for his lack of ideal
size with a great combination of speed and agility.
Cadillac gives the Matadors and immediate threat to
score from anywhere on the field. A definite
upgrade from Warrick Dunn.
NEGATIVES: Not a great receiver and should
bulk up some.
NFL Comparison: Clinton Portis |
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4 |
 |
Highrollers |
Mike
Williams |
WR |
USC
|
6-5
|
228 lbs.
|
4.63
|
TEAM NEEDS:
QB | WR | CB | DE
POSITIVES:
Good speed for a WR of his size. Can locate the ball
well and rarely gets taken down on
first contact. The Highrollers have openly expressed
their desire to trade Torry Holt. Williams
provides youth and depth and if he develops as
expected, Santana Moss may find himself relegated to the
bench.
NEGATIVES: Year away from football will take
Williams time to adjust.
NFL Comparison: David Givens |
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5 |
 |
Toros |
Braylon
Edwards |
WR
|
Michigan
|
6-2
|
214 lbs.
|
4.55
|
TEAM NEEDS:
QB
| WR | CB | RB
POSITIVES: Good speed for a RB of his size.
Can locate the hole and rarely gets taken down on
first contact. The Gangsters have openly expressed
their desire to trade Green and Davis. Johnson
provides youth and depth and if he develops as
expected, Davis may find himself relegated to the
bench.
NEGATIVES: Needs to work on routes and
blocking.
NFL Comparison: Roy Williams |
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6 |
 |
Buzzards |
Troy
Williamson |
WR
|
S.
Carolina
|
6-1
|
203 lbs.
|
4.38
|
TEAM NEEDS:
WR |
RB | LB | CB
POSITIVES:
Some may consider this
to be too high for Williamson but he is fast enough
to be a downfield threat for the future in
Cleveland. With the developing Rashaun Woods,
Derrick Hamilton and Jerico Cotchery there,
Williamson will have a chance to contribute as a
rookie but not all of the pressure will be on his
shoulders.
NEGATIVES: Needs to improve route running and
blocking skills.
NFL Comparison: Lee Evans |
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7 |
 |
Surf |
Mark
Clayton |
WR
|
Oklahoma
|
5-10
|
193 lbs.
|
4.43
|
TEAM NEEDS:
WR | RB | DE | K
POSITIVES:
With aging starters like
Donald Driver and Marcus Pollard (31 and 34 years
old when the season begins), getting new receivers
is a priority. Clayton gives the Surf a dependable
target who can play the slot and runs good routes
NEGATIVES: Lack of size may cause him to slip
on draft day.
NFL Comparison: Steve Smith |
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8 |
 |
Islanders |
Alex
Smith |
QB |
Utah |
6-4 |
217 lbs. |
4.75 |
TEAM NEEDS:
QB
| RB | DE | LB
POSITIVES: Shows good zip on deep outs.
Has a quick release and a consistent delivery.
With Collins' getting older and Drew Henson
really never having much success, Smith will look
to Fitzgerald, Shockey and Winslow to make his job easier.
NEGATIVES: Could use work on the deep ball.
Played in a spread offense so it might take some
time to adjust to being under center.
NFL Comparison:
David Carr |
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9 |
 |
Storm |
Roddy
White |
WR
|
UAB
|
6-1
|
204 lbs.
|
4.45
|
TEAM NEEDS:
WR
| LB | DT | RB
POSITIVES:
White has a great deal
of experience
and is not afraid to go over the middle. He
makes acrobatic catches often and has the ability to
separate from defenders. White has a chance to make
an immediate impact for the Storm as he should be a
starter from his arrival. White could become
the top option for Jake Plummer if he develops.
NEGATIVES: Lacks ideal size and can be
inconsistent at times.
NFL Comparison: Plaxico Burress |
|
10 |
 |
Rebels |
Aaron
Rodgers |
QB |
California |
6-2 |
223 lbs. |
4.75 |
TEAM NEEDS:
QB
| WR | CB | LB
POSITIVES:
Rodgers hits his
receivers in stride on short slants and crossing
patterns and throws an accurate deep ball as well.
With a very weak QB position, the Rebels must
address the position to build for the future.
Rodgers will love having young WR's and talented
RB's around him for support.
NEGATIVES: Doesn't have the strongest arm but
still developing.
NFL Comparison:
Mark Brunell |
|
11 |
 |
Apollos |
Ciatrick
Fason |
RB
|
Florida
|
6-0
|
207 lbs.
|
4.57
|
TEAM NEEDS:
RB
| QB | LB | CB
POSITIVES: Fason has good size and excellent
speed. He hits the hole hard and has the ability to
take it the distance from anywhere on the field. He
has good hands out of the backfield and will add
some much needed youth to the Apollos backfield.
Should become a starter for the Apollos in his
second year.
NEGATIVES: Experience. Needs to work on
his blocking technique.
NFL Comparison: Fred Taylor |
|
12 |
 |
Irish |
Vernand
Morency |
RB
|
OK State
|
5-9
|
212 lbs. |
4.65
|
TEAM NEEDS:
RB | LB | CB | K
POSITIVES: Morency displays good vision, hits
the hole hard, and is extremely elusive in the open
field. He hasn't had many opportunities to catch the
football out of the backfield (11 receptions in 3
years) and he really needs to work on his blitz
pickups to be a starter for the Irish.
NEGATIVES:
He is a little older
than your average PBFFL draft prospect, turning 25
years old prior to the 2005 PBFFL draft.
NFL Comparison: Travis Henry |
|
13 |
 |
Hitmen |
Terrence
Murphy |
WR |
Texas A&M |
6-0 |
202 lbs. |
4.45 |
TEAM NEEDS:
WR | RB | LB | DE
POSITIVES: Murphy gets a good release off the
line and has the speed to go deep or turn a short
pass into a long gain. Once he has the ball in his
hands, Murphy is a threat to take it all the way.
Murphy should help the Hitmen with added depth at
the WR position since Joe Horn isn't getting any
younger. May battle Calico and Jenkins for
playing time.
NEGATIVES: Has trouble finding the endzone.
NFL Comparison:
Joe Horn |
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14 |
 |
Silverbacks |
Marion
Barber III |
RB |
Minnesota |
5-11 |
221 lbs. |
4.49 |
TEAM NEEDS:
RB
| QB | LB | CB
POSITIVES: Barber uns hard and explodes
through the hole. He has great vision, good size and
shows some shiftiness. Has good hands as a receiver
and is an excellent goaline back and let his blocks
develop. Behind Tomlinson, Barber has time to learn
the game but could be important if one of the
Silverbacks other RB's goes down to injury.
NEGATIVES: Has only average speed and runs
too tall sometimes.
NFL Comparison: Eddie George |
|
15 |
 |
Irish |
Derrick
Johnson |
LB
|
Texas
|
6-3
|
242 lbs.
|
4.54
|
TEAM NEEDS:
RB |
LB | CB | K
POSITIVES: Johnson is the best prospect at
the linebacker position to enter the PBFFL draft in
several years. He is an explosive tackler, with the
speed and agility to make tackles sideline to
sideline as well as to drop back into coverage when
needed. Johnson will be a key to the Irish
defense for years to come.
NEGATIVES: Might need to bulk up to fight off
blocks.
NFL Comparison:
Derrick Brooks |
|
16 |
 |
Gunslingers |
J.J.
Arrington |
RB |
California |
5-8 |
215 lbs. |
4.46 |
TEAM NEEDS:
RB | WR |
LB | S
POSITIVES: Arrington has good speed and good vision.
He can
attack the hole and take on blocks. Arrington has the ideal
combination of size, strength and quickness.
Coming off a championship season means that
Arrington will have some time to learn behind
Edgerrin James. The Gunslingers hope Arrington
can develop as expected to help lighten the load.
NEGATIVES: Lacks top-end speed and has a
history of injuries.
NFL Comparison: Dave Meggett |
