Scouts Inc. - Best undrafted free agents

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Scouts Inc.


Here is a look at the 10 best available undrafted free agents after the 2011 NFL draft:


1. S Joseph Lefeged, Rutgers
He possesses a nice combination of size and straight-line speed. In addition, he is an experienced and versatile special teams contributor who has blocked four kicks in the past two seasons.


2. CB Kendric Burney, North Carolina
Burney's lack of size (5-foot-9, 193 pounds) and top-end speed (4.74 in the 40) is likely an underlying reason he went undrafted. However, he possesses the instincts, short-area quickness and ball skills to add depth for a heavy Cover 2 scheme.


3. DT Cedric Thornton, Southern Arkansas
Thorton possesses the quickness and strength to develop into a wave one-gap DT for a base 4-3 scheme.


4. WR Darvin Adams, Auburn
Adams lacks suddenness and top-end speed with his routes; however, he is a smooth athlete who possesses the body control and hands to develop into a fourth or fifth receiver at the next level.


5. S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
McDaniel has limitations in terms of fluidity and top-end speed in the backend. However, he has the size, strength and enough instincts to become an effective in-the-box safety.


6. S Jeron Johnson, Boise State
Johnson is still developing in terms of instincts and discipline in coverage, but has enough athleticism and competitiveness to develop into a potential sub-package reserve at the safety position.


7. DT Ian Williams, Notre Dame
Williams is a limited athlete with a squatty build who provides him with natural leverage to develop into a wave NT for a base 4-3 scheme.


8. OLB Mark Herzlich, Boston College
Herzlich lacks elite athleticism especially when asked to play in space, however he is an instinctive and relentless defender who can develop into a strong reserve SLB.


9. RB Derrick Locke, Kentucky
The undersized back has the quickness, lateral movement and competitive running style to become an effective change-of-pace back at the next level.


10. ILB Nicholas Bellore, Central Michigan
Bellore has the instincts and toughness to be an effective two-down run stopper at the ILB position.

 

[kingdomcome1]

thanks for the listing, just what I was looking for!

 

[sbk92]

Best of the rest: Top 20 undrafted players

Russ Lande
Sporting News


Their dreams of being drafted might be over, but for these 20 undrafted players, that doesn’t mean an NFL career is lost, too.

Just ask Kurt Warner or Antonio Gates.

Top 20 undrafted players

1. Jerrard Tarrant, FS, Georgia Tech

Missed the 2009 season after being suspended for rape charges that were later dropped. Has legitimate cover skills and could force his way onto a roster and get playing time thanks to his athletic skills.

2. Mark Herzlich, OLB, Boston College

Beat cancer to start in 2010. Herzlich needs more time to regain his explosiveness and speed, but he’s a smart, tough, physical player who shares many qualities with Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel.

3. Ian Williams, NT, Notre Dame

A three-year starter with experience in both a 3-4 and 4-3 defense, Williams has great character and work ethic. He is a much better run defender than pass rusher at this stage.

4. Owen Spencer, WR, North Carolina State

Has great size (6-2, 192 pounds) and length. Good speed (4.55), but not very strong in his run after the catch or tough as a blocker. Does a good job of separating from press. Was a three-year starter for the Wolfpack.

5. Derrick Locke, RB, Kentucky

An explosive, big-play threat that fell because of his diminutive stature (5-8 ¼, 187 pounds). Injury-prone. Does have excellent open-field ability.

6. Joe Lefeged, S, Rutgers

Lack of production against the run kept him from getting drafted, but he has the speed, acceleration and quickness to become a viable NFL safety and special-teams player. Has the burst needed to close effectively.

7. Jeff Maehl, WR, Oregon

Shined in the BCS title game by showing decent speed and toughness. He consistently goes across the middle and takes hits while holding onto the ball. Needs to add some bulk to continue that at the next level.

8. Jamar Newsome, WR, Central Florida

Very quick and athletic receiver with good hands. Does not have premier playing speed and lacks size (6-0, 200 pounds). However, showed on film he has what it takes to make it as a slot receiver and returner in the NFL.

9. Terrence Toliver, WR, LSU

Great combination of size (6-4, 211 pounds), speed and strength. Struggles with consistency at times and can disappear on film. When engaged, he can dominate his position, especially showing a solid ability to run after the catch. Needs to improve his route running to help create separation.

Georgia Tech safety Jerrard Tarrant is Russ Lande's top undrafted player. (AP Photo)

10. Damien Berry, RB, Miami (Fla.)

A first-year starter in 2010 after a brief stint at safety. Highly productive special-teams player. More of a move-the-chains type of back.

11. Kris O’Dowd, C, USC

A potential first-round pick last year, but fell this year because he lacks athleticism. What he has is toughness and competitiveness.

12. Jimmy Young, WR, TCU

Lacks the explosiveness of TCU teammate Jeremy Kerley, but is a bigger receiver with better strength and deceptive playing speed. Good hands and is a very strong runner after the catch.

13. Ryan Bartholomew, C, Syracuse

Very muscular and powerful center who is able to lock and control defensive tackles despite being less than 6-foot-1. Highly productive college player.

14. Justin Boren, G, Ohio State

Decent size (6-2, 309 pounds) with strength and toughness. He is not really flexible and struggles with his balance. Should be a backup at all three interior offensive line positions.

15. Jon Cornell, MLB, Mississippi

A smart, instinctive linebacker who is constantly around the ball making tackles against the run. Solid in small-area pass coverage, but lacks speed.

16. Anthony Elzy, RB, North Carolina

Had three straight 100-yard games before getting hurt. A quick and athletic back with excellent hands and open-field running ability. Potentially a good third-down back.

17. Zac Etheridge, DB, Auburn

A neck issue kept Etheridge from going in this year’s draft. He can be an immediate contributor on coverage teams. Has enough skills to eventually crack a starting lineup in the right situation.

18. Will Hill, S, Florida

Undrafted because of maturity issues and poor top-end speed. However, he plays faster on film than he did at the Combine and shows the instincts needed to break effectively on plays in front.

19. Alex Linnenkohl, C, Oregon State

A three-year starter for the Beavers. He has a square build with shorter arms for the position. Although he has very good initial quickness, he is only a marginal athlete with little upside. Smart and savvy.

20. Pierre Allen, DE, Nebraska

A solid prospect with the measurables to be a prototypical defensive end. Gives maxium effort on every snap and could add depth for any 4-3 defense.

 

[Midswat]

I hope we bring in Burney (I think his playing speed is faster than his timed speed), Tarrant, and Ian Williams.

Also, glad to see Will Hill go undrafted. That guy is a completely ignorant asshole.