23rd April 2007

Most Overrated Prospects - 2007 NFL Draft

In the final installment of the most overrated players for the 2007 NFL Draft, we present defensive players we think are rated too highly. (Latest Mel Kiper Projection in parentheses)

Paul Soliali, DT, Utah - Soliali provides bulk, but he is a player of inconsistent technique. He is had problems keeping his weight down and does not provide any ability to rush the passer. He is probably best suited as a 3-4 NT, but he is getting play solely because of his size, and not his collegiate production. (Cincinnatti Bengals: 49th Overall)

Tank Tyler, DT, NC State - Much like Solaili, Tyler is a massive player at DT and has had problems with his weight. He succeed in college mostly due to brute strength, but he will not be able to rely on that at the NFL level. He has short arms and plays out of control at times. (Dallas Cowboys: 53rd Overall)

Jay Moore, DE, Nebraska - Moore is a workman like player who can be a decent rotation player, but his lack of explosiveness will prevent him from being an outstanding pass rusher. He is a high energy type who is close to reaching his full potential already. (Arizona Cardinals: 69th Overall)

Victor Abiamiri, DE, Notre Dame - Abiamiri is a favorite of some, but to the War Room Report he lacks the bulk and strength to bull rush offensive linemen and the agility to run around them. He also has battled injuries and has a tendency to get too high and then get knocked off balance. (Philadelphia Eagles: 90th Overall)

Tanard Jackson, CB/S, Syracuse - Jackson does not have the ideal timed speed or good ball skills, with only five career INTs. He looks out of place in man coverage, as was seen at the Senior Bowl. He may be better suited for safety, as he is an adequate tackler. (Denver Broncos: 56th Overall)

Josh Gattis, S, Wake Forest - Gattis has short arms and does not take very good angles in his tackling. He is more of a drag down player than a big hitter and needs to dramatically improve his cover skills. (Arizona Cardinals: 105th Overall)

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20th April 2007

Most Overrated Team - 2007 NFL Draft

The War Room Report looks at the most overrated offensive linemen in the 2007 NFL Draft: (Latest Mel Kiper Projection in parentheses)

Levi Brown, OT, Penn State - Brown is generally considered a top flight offensive tackle prospect, and while he may have the physical skills for the position, he lacks the consistent effort or technique. He is certainly worth a first round pick because of his vast potential, but he is not a risk worth taking in the first half of Round One. (Houston Texans: 8th Overall)

Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan - There is no denying the athleticism of Joe Staley, but one has to question the transition from a smaller school that recently converted to the offensive tackle position. Staley has physical potential, but he has a long way to go. He would be a worthwhile prospect in Round Two of the draft, but a player that needs as much development as he does, does not deserve the first round grade many are giving him (New York Giants: 20th Overall)

Enoka Lucas, C/OG, Oregon - Lucas is a decent prospect, but he is not much better than many of the other centers in the draft. He is a solid technician, but he lacks the true bulk to succeed in the NFL immediately. With only average athleticism, he is going to have to add bulk to suceed long term. (Cleveland Browns: 103rd Overall)

LeRoy Harris, C/OG, NC State - Like Lucas, Harris is a solid prospect, but some rankings have him going in the first four rounds. He needs to add bulk, but at the same time needs to add muscle instead of just weight. He is probably just a center in the NFL. (San Diego Chargers: 96th Overall)

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18th April 2007

Most Overrated Players in the 2007 NFL Draft

We have looked at the Safest Players in the 2007 NFL Draft, the most likely busts in the Draft, and the Sleepers of the 07 Draft. Who are the most “overrated” players according to War Room Report scouts? We will be profiling the most overrated prospects, starting with the skill position players. (Mel Kiper’s most recent projection in parentheses)

John Beck, QB, BYU - Beck is a decent prospect, but recent rumblings indicate that he could possibly sneak into the first day or at worst Round Four of the draft have us shaking our heads. Beck has some admirable qualities but does not appear to have what it takes to be a starter the next level. Add to that his age (25, older than most prospects) and lack of experience playing in a pro style offense, Beck seems out of place before the 5th round. (Miami Dolphins: 60th Overall)

Tony Hunt, RB, Penn State - We have been harping on Tony Hunt from the beginning - What elite qualities does he bring? He does not have the long speed or the agility to be a successful NFL back. His greatest attribute is his durability, which hardly seems to make him a Day One or early Day Two selection. (San Francisco 49ers: 124th Overall)

Chris Henry, RB, Arizona - A day one pick for a player that averaged 3.5 yards per carry in college? Henry’s size and speed combo is certainly intriguing, but apparently scouts have misplaced his game tapes. He only had one real standout game at college and is going to have to greatly outperform his college production to be worth a first day pick. (Cleveland Browns: 67th Overall)

Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Ohio State - There is no denying Ginn’s speed, but his hands and route running are both suspect. Ginn did not produce to the same level as other first round WRs in college, despite having the Heisman Trophy winner at QB and a first day WR opposite of him. In college, Ginn was only targeted on crosses and jets. The War Room Report questions rather he has the toughness to handle NFL CBs (Tennessee Titans: 19th Overall)

Courtney Taylor, WR, Auburn - Taylor has surprisingly become a first day pick according to some, despite limited long speed and only average hands. Taylor ran his 40 in the 4.6s and his ceiling appears to be as a possession receiver who is little threat to run after the catch. Taylor is unlikely to become a prime red zone target either. (Green Bay Packers: 78th Overall)

Greg Olsen, TE, Miami - We like Greg Olsen, but his lack of an all around game prevents him from being a top 15-20 prospect that some are billing him as. A weak TE crop and a weak draft overall has made Olsen into something he is not. He does have the speed to be a vertical threat, but he was not as productive as you would like at Miami and will have to greatly improve his strength to be an NFL caliber tight end in the blocking department. (Carolina Panthers: 14th Overall)

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