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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:08 am    Post subject: Calias Campbell who almost on all of the nfl mock draft web Reply with quote

redskins I think should go for him tall, fast, good jumper, amazing kid.

Here's a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWbxIWDCgiM

Even thought it only shows three plays he seems very effective like andre carter.

I think he is a must get.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Calias Campbell who almost on all of the nfl mock draft Reply with quote

redskins_89 wrote:
redskins I think should go for him tall, fast, good jumper, amazing kid.

Here's a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWbxIWDCgiM

Even thought it only shows three plays he seems very effective like andre carter.

I think he is a must get.


He ran a dissappointing 5.03 40 at the combine. If he doesn't improve at his pro day, he should drop to us at #21. I'd grab him if he's available.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Calias Campbell who almost on all of the nfl mock draft Reply with quote

yupchagee wrote:
redskins_89 wrote:
redskins I think should go for him tall, fast, good jumper, amazing kid.

Here's a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWbxIWDCgiM

Even thought it only shows three plays he seems very effective like andre carter.

I think he is a must get.


He ran a dissappointing 5.03 40 at the combine. If he doesn't improve at his pro day, he should drop to us at #21. I'd grab him if he's available.


If he doesn't have a monster UM pro day he might be available in the second round. His stock has dropped considerably since his dominating 2006 season. As a UM fan that has watched just about every one of Campbell's college games, I would say that the only way that we should draft him is if it is with our second round pick. The kid is too much of a project to be taken in the first round. He has the physical tools, but he needs to add a lot of strength and work on his game before he can contribute in the NFL. He needs to learn how to keep containment and add some variety to his rushing moves. Last year he basically disappeared as he had no clue how to handle double teams. By midseason a lot of Miami fans were actually hoping that he would declare for the draft because of his declining performance.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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# Chris Long, Virginia
Height: 6-3. Weight: 272.
Projected 40 Time: 4.73.
Combine 40 Time: 4.71.
Benchx225: . Vertical 34.
Projected Round: First overall pick.
Is there any doubt Chris Long is going first overall? He posted incredible combine numbers and was actually disappointed after each of them. He had a broad jump of 10-4 and was pissed because he thought he could go 11 feet. That just shows how competitive he is. I'd also be shocked if he didn't interview well. There's no reason for Miami not to take him first overall, unless Dallas gives them an incredible offer for the pick.

# Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 266.
Projected 40 Time: 4.58.
Combine 40 Time: 4.64.
Benchx225: 37. Vertical 35.5.
Projected Round: Top 5 Pick.
I'm glad I predicted Vernon Gholston to go second in my 2008 NFL Mock Draft prior to the combine. Gholston was every bit as good as Chris Long, running a 4.64, benching 225 pounds 37 times, jumping 35.5 inches off the ground. He also had a broad jump of 10'5", which is much better than Gaines Adams' sub-10. There's no doubt in my mind that unless Chris Long is on the board, the Rams are going with Gholston. It just makes too much sense at this point.

Gholston had a great game against Michigan, beating Jake Long on more than one instance.

Vernon Gholston essentially came out of nowhere to record 8.5 sacks in 2006. How will he fare now that offensive coordinators will be focusing on him? Remember, Quinn Pitcock, David Patterson and Jay Richardson all left for the NFL.

# Phillip Merling, Clemson
Height: 6-4. Weight: 276.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Combine 40 Time: Did not run.
Benchx225: 23. Vertical .
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick.
I was disappointed that Phillip Merling didn't work out. I wanted to compare him to Derrick Harvey, Quentin Groves, Lawrence Jackson and Cliff Avril.

Merling, who recorded three sacks as a sophomore, started his junior campaign brilliantly by accumulating eight tackles, a sack and a forced fumble against Florida State.

# Derrick Harvey, Florida
Height: 6-4. Weight: 271.
Projected 40 Time: 4.67.
Combine 40 Time: 4.80.
Benchx225: 31. Vertical 32.5.
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick.
The NFL Network reported that Derrick Harvey weighed in at 291 pounds. This was an error they failed to correct after two days, however, as he is officially listed at 271. Still, Harvey's a mid-first round pick, as he looked solid at the combine.

Harvey was abused in Florida's postseason exhibition match against Michigan.

Suited for the 3-4. Harvey, a monstrous pass rusher, sacked Troy Smith twice in the BCS Championship. Collected 11 sacks in 2006. Considered by some as a better pro prospect than Jarvis Moss, who was drafted No. 17.

# Quentin Groves, Auburn
Height: 6-3. Weight: 259.
Projected 40 Time: 4.43.
Combine 40 Time: 4.52.
Benchx225: 30. Vertical .
Projected Round: 1.
Quentin Groves, who also had a broad jump of 10 feet in addition to his solid numbers, may have cemented himself as a first-round pick. He weighed in at 259 pounds and ran a 4.52. He didn't do the drills, however, but neither did Chris Long.

A 3-4 rush linebacker. Size and speed very similar to Harvey's. Notched 9.5 sacks in 2006.

# Calais Campbell, Miami
Height: 6-7. Weight: 290.
Projected 40 Time: 4.77.
Combine 40 Time: 5.03.
Benchx225: . Vertical .
Projected Round: 1-2.
Not a good showing from Calais Campbell, who needed to follow up a disappointing red-shirt junior season with a solid combine. Instead, he ran a 5.03. He could be out of the first round.

# Lawrence Jackson, USC
Height: 6-4. Weight: 271.
Projected 40 Time: 4.83.
Combine 40 Time: 4.81.
Benchx225: 31. Vertical 31.
Projected Round: 1-2.
Lawrence Jackson is probably a better fit in a 4-3, but I think he can play effectively in the 3-4 as well. Solid combine definitely places him in the first half of the second round.

# Cliff Avril, Purdue
Height: 6-2. Weight: 253.
Projected 40 Time: 4.71.
Combine 40 Time: 4.51.
Benchx225: 17. Vertical 32.5.
Projected Round: 2.
Cliff Avril had a great combine and may have pushed himself all the way atop Round 2. Avril's 40 time matched with his size will have any team in need of a 3-4 rush linebacker looking at him then.

# Chris Ellis, Virginia Tech
Height: 6-4. Weight: 263.
Projected 40 Time: 4.67.
Combine 40 Time: 4.71.
Benchx225: . Vertical .
Projected Round: 2-3.
I thought Chris Ellis performed pretty well. There are character issues, but as a pure athlete, he's second-round material.

You have to like the speed that comes with his size. Can play both the 4-3 and 3-4. Had six sacks in 2005 but saw that total drop to 4.5 in 2006.

# Chris Harrington, Texas A&M
Height: 6-4. Weight: 264.
Projected 40 Time: 4.72.
Combine 40 Time: 4.89.
Benchx225: 21. Vertical .
Projected Round: 3.
It might be tough to put Chris Harrington at the 3-4 rushing linebacker position. His 40 wasn't that good, though he was close to a 10-foot broad jump (9'9").

Has the size and speed to play both the 4-3 and 3-4, but more suited for the former. Notched 7.5 sacks in 2006.

# Jason Jones, Eastern Michigan
Height: 6-5. Weight: 273.
Projected 40 Time: 4.67.
Combine 40 Time: 4.82.
Benchx225: 18. Vertical .
Projected Round: 3-4.
Jason Jones' 40 could have been better, but his broad jump was 10'3". Still a mid-round prospect.

A candidate for the 3-4, Jones had four sacks in 2006. He's been a full-time starter since his sophomore year.

# Wallace Gilberry, Alabama
Height: 6-2. Weight: 268.
Projected 40 Time: 4.85.
Combine 40 Time: 4.96.
Benchx225: 19. Vertical .
Projected Round: 4.
I wanted Wallace Gilberry to run in the 4.8s, but I don't think his 40 will hurt his stock that much.

A solid player suited for the 4-3, Gilberry collected only 3.5 sacks in 2006. That total needs to at least double to warrant first-day consideration.



# Kenny Iwebema, Iowa
Height: 6-4. Weight: 274.
Projected 40 Time: 4.76.
Combine 40 Time: 4.97.
Benchx225: 26. Vertical .
Projected Round: 4-5.
A traditional end, Iwebema never had a chance to follow up his 7-sack 2005 campaign because he was always in and out of the lineup with an injured shoulder.

# Darrell Robertson, Georgia Tech
Height: 6-4. Weight: 255.
Projected 40 Time: 4.68.
Combine 40 Time: Did not run.
Benchx225: 23. Vertical .
Projected Round: 4-5.
Darrell Robertson didn't run the 40, which is understandable because he put on about 10 pounds.

Another tweener who must add mass and maintain his speed. Collected just three sacks in 2006.

# Greyson Gunheim, Washington
Height: 6-5. Weight: 265.
40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round: 5.
What a cool name for a potential NFL defensive end. Should be able to play the 3-4 or 4-3. Notched six sacks in 2006.

# Chase Ortiz, TCU
Height: 6-2. Weight: 249.
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.
Combine 40 Time: 4.87.
Benchx225: 24. Vertical .
Projected Round: 5.
At his size, Chase Ortiz needed a better 40. A true 4-3 end, it's difficult to speculate what happened to Ortiz. He registered nine sacks in 2005, but saw that total decrease to just 2.5 in 2006.

# Tommy Blake, TCU
Height: 6-2. Weight: 281.
Projected 40 Time: 4.67.
Combine 40 Time: Did not run.
Benchx225: . Vertical .
Projected Round: 5.
Tommy Blake, a guy with a shady habit of quitting on his team, gained 25 pounds since the end of the season. He didn't work out either. Caveat emptor.

Blake has missed a number of games this year with an undisclosed illness.

Where is Tommy Blake? The former Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year has missed four straight practices because he went home, more than 300 miles away from campus. Rumors are Blake is struggling with high expectations. Will he ever return to the team? That remains to be seen.

# Brian Johnston, Gardner-Webb
Height: 6-5. Weight: 280.
40 Time: 4.78.
Projected Round: 5.
A very productive end out of Gardner-Webb, Brian Johnston accumulated seven sacks in 2006, making the All-Big South first team. Level of competition is naturally an issue.

# Rudolph Hardie, Howard
Height: 6-1. Weight: 270.
40 Time: 4.72.
Projected Round: 5.
Another non-Division I-A player with great attributes and production; Rudolph Hardie had 9.5 sacks last year.

# Adamm Oliver, Georgia Tech
Height: 6-3. Weight: 268.
Projected 40 Time: 4.76.
Combine 40 Time: Did not run.
Benchx225: 29. Vertical .
Projected Round: 5-6.
Didn't run the 40 at the combine.

Nice size and speed for a pass rusher looking to play either the 3-4 or 4-3. Production (3.5 sacks in 2006) definitely needs to increase.

# Johnny Dingle, West Virginia
Height: 6-1. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.76.
Combine 40 Time: 4.92.
Benchx225: 23. Vertical .
Projected Round: 5-6.
Really improved in his junior year. Started 12 games. Not really sure if I agreed with his decision to come out. Will go on Sunday afternoon.



# Louis Holmes, Arizona
Height: 6-6. Weight: 270.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Combine 40 Time: 4.77.
Benchx225: . Vertical 32.5.
Projected Round: 5-6.
Louis Holmes put up good numbers at the combine, but his production at Arizona was lacking.

Holmes recorded only two tackles against Northern Arizona. Can you say "bust?"

Holmes, who can play the 3-4 and 4-3, has the measurables of a first-round prospect. The production just wasn't there, however. After collecting 16 sacks in two years of junior college, Holmes struggled in the Pac-10, recording only four sacks.

# Eric Foster, Rutgers
Height: 6-2. Weight: 265.
40 Time: 4.82.
Projected Round: 5-6.
Collected six sacks in 2006 at defensive tackle. Will have to move to defensive end in the NFL.

# Jeremy Thompson, Wake Forest
Height: 6-4. Weight: 264.
Projected 40 Time: 4.72.
Combine 40 Time: 4.73.
Benchx225: 25. Vertical 32.
Projected Round: 6.
Jeremy Thompson really improved his senior season, registering about seven sacks the first two months of action.

There's some potential here, as Jeremy Thompson's 40 isn't bad for his size. However, one sack in a season isn't going to cut it.

# Rob Jackson, Kansas State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 253.
40 Time: 4.79.
Projected Round: 6.
Rob Jackson will be forced into a 3-4 scheme unless he can gain some weight. He had 4.5 sacks in 2006.

# Jeremy Geathers, UNLV
Height: 6-3. Weight: 256.
Projected 40 Time: 5.03.
Combine 40 Time: 4.95.
Benchx225: 29. Vertical .
Projected Round: 7.


Angelo Craig, Cincinnati
Height: 6-4. Weight: 252.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Combine 40 Time: 5.07.
Benchx225: 21. Vertical 30.5.
Projected Round: 6.


# Bryan Mattison, Iowa
Height: 6-3. Weight: 290.
Projected 40 Time: 4.83.
Combine 40 Time: 5.19.
Benchx225: 26. Vertical .
Projected Round: 6.
A massive 4-3 end who can get to opposing signal callers. Mattison had 6.5 sacks in 2006 and four in 2005. Is this production coming because all of the attention is focused on Kenny Iwebema?

# Robert Henderson, Southern Miss
Height: 6-3. Weight: 280.
40 Time: 4.78.
Projected Round: 6.
Runs fast for a 280-pounder. Notched 4.5 sacks in 2006. Coming off a shoulder injury, however.

# Matt Kroul, Iowa
Height: 6-3. Weight: 271.
40 Time: 4.84.
Projected Round: 6-7.
How many pass-rushers does Iowa plan on sending to the NFL, a million? Matt Kroul's 40 is an abomination.

# Joe Clermond, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-1. Weight: 249.
Projected 40 Time: 4.88.
Combine 40 Time: 5.12.
Benchx225: 20. Vertical .
Projected Round: 6-7.
Joe Clermond was arrested for marijuana possession in the middle of July. Though all charges were dropped, NFL teams may not forget this incident. Clermond had 5.5 sacks in 2006.

# Marcus Dixon, Hampton
Height: 6-4. Weight: 292.
Projected 40 Time: 5.03.
Combine 40 Time: 5.25.
Benchx225: 21. Vertical .
Projected Round: FA.


# Antonio Reynolds, Tennessee
Height: 6-3. Weight: 260.
40 Time: 4.77.
Projected Round: 7.
Started most of Tennessee's games last year, but managed only one sack. Neck problems caused him to miss two games.



# Phillip Mbakogu, California
Height: 6-3. Weight: 255.
40 Time: 4.76.
Projected Round: FA.
Recorded 5.5 sacks in 2005, but missed most of the 2006 campaign with a knee injury.

# Dorian Smith, Oregon State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 264.
Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
Combine 40 Time: 5.02.
Benchx225: 24. Vertical 27.5.
Projected Round: FA.


# Kroy Biermann, Montana
Height: 6-3. Weight: 242.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Combine 40 Time: 4.83.
Benchx225: 29. Vertical 31.5.
Projected Round: FA.


# Matt Robinson, Wake Forest
Height: 6-2. Weight: 240.
40 Time: 4.84.
Projected Round: FA.
Matt Robinson, who was Wake Forest's top sack-artist for two seasons, missed the entire 2006 campaign with a broken kneecap. Undesized; a tweener.

# Alex Boston, Florida State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 278.
40 Time: 4.76.
Projected Round: FA.
Alex Boston's 40 is nice for his size. And then there's his production... Six starts and one sack in 2006. One sack in 2005. None in 2004.

# Nick Schlekeway, Boise State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 260.
40 Time: 4.88.
Projected Round: FA.
Nick Schlekeway's 40 time hurts his draft stock. So do the two sacks he recorded in 2006.

# Xavier Mitchell, Tennessee
Height: 6-2. Weight: 255.
40 Time: 4.86.
Projected Round: FA.
Needs a faster 40 at his size.

# Blake Smith, Colorado State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 270.
40 Time: 4.90.
Projected Round: FA.
Another one of these Adam Carriker-types. Blake Smith, who's pretty versatile, had two sacks in the 2006 season opener, but failed to record one the rest of the year.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Calias Campbell who almost on all of the nfl mock draft Reply with quote

CanesSkins26 wrote:
If he doesn't have a monster UM pro day he might be available in the second round. His stock has dropped considerably since his dominating 2006 season. As a UM fan that has watched just about every one of Campbell's college games, I would say that the only way that we should draft him is if it is with our second round pick. The kid is too much of a project to be taken in the first round. He has the physical tools, but he needs to add a lot of strength and work on his game before he can contribute in the NFL. He needs to learn how to keep containment and add some variety to his rushing moves. Last year he basically disappeared as he had no clue how to handle double teams. By midseason a lot of Miami fans were actually hoping that he would declare for the draft because of his declining performance.


For those of you that are familiar with Canes and I, know we rarely agree on anything. But in this case, regarding Campbell, Canes is 100% accurate and I agree with him completely.

I also live in S. Florida and watch the Miami games. Campbell would be a project. He could possibly develop but he also has the potential to crash and burn. Like Canes said, his stock is dropping rather quickly and I absolutely don't believe he is worth the 21st pick.

I would take him in the 2nd round however and hope his stock drops him there. That would be ideal in my opinion. He's not worth 1st round money and is a risk taken that high. This year is deep at DE and I personally was hoping for a DE in the 2nd round anyway. So if he drops that far, and I actually kinda hope he does, I'd be content with him in the 2nd, but not in the 1st. Even if he has a huge pro day, his play in 2007 wasn't all that impressive. His 5.03 at the combine clearly shows he doesn't have the speed to get around the corner, and we need a pass rusher off the edge. Maybe that time was a fluke, but he would need to improve on that considerably at his pro day.

BTW - I also like Lawrence Jackson in the 2nd. I think he'd be a nice fit.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Calias Campbell who almost on all of the nfl mock draft Reply with quote

SkinsFreak wrote:
CanesSkins26 wrote:
If he doesn't have a monster UM pro day he might be available in the second round. His stock has dropped considerably since his dominating 2006 season. As a UM fan that has watched just about every one of Campbell's college games, I would say that the only way that we should draft him is if it is with our second round pick. The kid is too much of a project to be taken in the first round. He has the physical tools, but he needs to add a lot of strength and work on his game before he can contribute in the NFL. He needs to learn how to keep containment and add some variety to his rushing moves. Last year he basically disappeared as he had no clue how to handle double teams. By midseason a lot of Miami fans were actually hoping that he would declare for the draft because of his declining performance.


For those of you that are familiar with Canes and I, know we rarely agree on anything. But in this case, regarding Campbell, Canes is 100% accurate and I agree with him completely.

I also live in S. Florida and watch the Miami games. Campbell would be a project. He could possibly develop but he also has the potential to crash and burn. Like Canes said, his stock is dropping rather quickly and I absolutely don't believe he is worth the 21st pick.

I would take him in the 2nd round however and hope his stock drops him there. That would be ideal in my opinion. He's not worth 1st round money and is a risk taken that high. This year is deep at DE and I personally was hoping for a DE in the 2nd round anyway. So if he drops that far, and I actually kinda hope he does, I'd be content with him in the 2nd, but not in the 1st. Even if he has a huge pro day, his play in 2007 wasn't all that impressive. His 5.03 at the combine clearly shows he doesn't have the speed to get around the corner, and we need a pass rusher off the edge. Maybe that time was a fluke, but he would need to improve on that considerably at his pro day.

BTW - I also like Lawrence Jackson in the 2nd. I think he'd be a nice fit.


He had 10.5 sacks in 06 & 6 in 07. That shows he has the speed to get around the corner. His dropoff in 07 is a concern, but the whole team dropped off. Football is a team game.
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i'm likeing lawrence jackson from USC and chris ellis from VT... if Jackson is available in the 2nd round we should get him. if not then ellis would be good too.
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:02 am    Post subject: Re: Calias Campbell who almost on all of the nfl mock draft Reply with quote

yupchagee wrote:
He had 10.5 sacks in 06 & 6 in 07. That shows he has the speed to get around the corner. His dropoff in 07 is a concern, but the whole team dropped off. Football is a team game.


I haven't watched every draft prospect or studied film of every player, but in this case, much like Canes, I have watched Campbell and the vast majority of all Miami games for several years now, as I live in the viewing area. I also read the papers here and see the local sports reports and Hurricane shows. High school and college football are HUGE here in Florida. He's extremely raw and he didn't show speed off the corner. If you saw him at the combine, he's big, but not very fluent or quick. He was not impressive by any means last year and was abused and man-handled by no-name tackles in the ACC. Again, he does have potential to develop, with a lot of work, but I absolutely don't believe he's worth the 21st pick or 1st round money. But I would consider him in the 2nd, although I like Jackson from USC in the 2nd slightly better. If Harvey was available at #21, I'd definitely take him, but not Campbell.
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The John Clayton - ESPN Seal Of Approval given to Campbell tells me the Redskins should look in a different direction. ESPN's "experts" usually aren't right about anything, even by accident.
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Calias Campbell who almost on all of the nfl mock draft Reply with quote

CanesSkins26 wrote:
If he doesn't have a monster UM pro day he might be available in the second round. His stock has dropped considerably since his dominating 2006 season. As a UM fan that has watched just about every one of Campbell's college games, I would say that the only way that we should draft him is if it is with our second round pick. The kid is too much of a project to be taken in the first round. He has the physical tools, but he needs to add a lot of strength and work on his game before he can contribute in the NFL. He needs to learn how to keep containment and add some variety to his rushing moves. Last year he basically disappeared as he had no clue how to handle double teams. By midseason a lot of Miami fans were actually hoping that he would declare for the draft because of his declining performance.


Wait, you were all excited about Campbell possibly being available at 21 before the Combine, and now you say this?

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SkinsCanes26 wrote:
Campbell on the other hand, has the size to be an every down defensive end in the NFL. He can rush the qb but can also hold up against the run. Hopefully Campbell falls to us because I don't think that there are any other defensive ends that fit our needs that we can draft with the 21st pick.


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SkinsCanes26 wrote:
Some of the mock drafts I've seen have Calais Campbell going around pick 19 or 20, so hopefully we will be in a position to draft him. He has the ability to get to the qb, but also has the size to stand up against the the run.


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SkinsCanes26 wrote:
However, Mel Kiper's latest mock draft has Calais Campbell and Sweed both available when we pick. I would prefer Sweed (blasphemy for me to say that as a Miami law grad and lifelong fan) but I would be thrilled with Campbell as well.



A few weeks ago you'd be thrilled with Campbell at 21. Now it's

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As a UM fan that has watched just about every one of Campbell's college games, I would say that the only way that we should draft him is if it is with our second round pick. The kid is too much of a project to be taken in the first round.
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Calias Campbell who almost on all of the nfl mock draft Reply with quote

PulpExposure wrote:
CanesSkins26 wrote:
If he doesn't have a monster UM pro day he might be available in the second round. His stock has dropped considerably since his dominating 2006 season. As a UM fan that has watched just about every one of Campbell's college games, I would say that the only way that we should draft him is if it is with our second round pick. The kid is too much of a project to be taken in the first round. He has the physical tools, but he needs to add a lot of strength and work on his game before he can contribute in the NFL. He needs to learn how to keep containment and add some variety to his rushing moves. Last year he basically disappeared as he had no clue how to handle double teams. By midseason a lot of Miami fans were actually hoping that he would declare for the draft because of his declining performance.


Wait, you were all excited about Campbell possibly being available at 21 before the Combine, and now you say this?

I

SkinsCanes26 wrote:
Campbell on the other hand, has the size to be an every down defensive end in the NFL. He can rush the qb but can also hold up against the run. Hopefully Campbell falls to us because I don't think that there are any other defensive ends that fit our needs that we can draft with the 21st pick.


love

SkinsCanes26 wrote:
Some of the mock drafts I've seen have Calais Campbell going around pick 19 or 20, so hopefully we will be in a position to draft him. He has the ability to get to the qb, but also has the size to stand up against the the run.


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SkinsCanes26 wrote:
However, Mel Kiper's latest mock draft has Calais Campbell and Sweed both available when we pick. I would prefer Sweed (blasphemy for me to say that as a Miami law grad and lifelong fan) but I would be thrilled with Campbell as well.



A few weeks ago you'd be thrilled with Campbell at 21. Now it's

Quote:
As a UM fan that has watched just about every one of Campbell's college games, I would say that the only way that we should draft him is if it is with our second round pick. The kid is too much of a project to be taken in the first round.
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What changed?


That was the Cane fan in me talking. I graduated from UM and have been a huge Canes fan all of my life so I was looking at Campbell through green and orange glasses and not objectively. If I put aside my Miami homerism and look at Campbell as I would any other non-Miami prospect, he simply isn't ready to contribute right away. In time he can grow into a very good NFL defensive end, but we have a need at the position right now and he wont be able to come in and contribute from day 1 the way some other prospects might.
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Calias Campbell who almost on all of the nfl mock draft Reply with quote

CanesSkins26 wrote:
That was the Cane fan in me talking. I graduated from UM and have been a huge Canes fan all of my life so I was looking at Campbell through green and orange glasses and not objectively. If I put aside my Miami homerism and look at Campbell as I would any other non-Miami prospect, he simply isn't ready to contribute right away. In time he can grow into a very good NFL defensive end, but we have a need at the position right now and he wont be able to come in and contribute from day 1 the way some other prospects might.


No I get what you're saying, and it's completely plausible. But I'm surprised to see that your opinion has changed so much in a few weeks. Was it really just his poor Combine, as it appears, or what else could it be?
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

guys, forget about the combine.

if we do or don't take him in the first, we can feel good knowing that we had inside info on him from this coach Palermo who we just hired that was his D-line coach at UM. He'll no doubt know better than anyone what round pick he is worth. rare to have a college coach on staff that knows a player firsthand. Taylor-Jacobs-says-what?
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Calais Campbell came into the college world as a very high commodity. The junior from Miami was on a lot of colleges’ wish lists. He was also a two-way player, lining up as a tight end as well as a defensive end. Campbell now is ready to make the jump into the NFL and his big frame (6′8″) is going to be hard to push around. The great asset of Campbell is the use of his hands, again a trait from his tight end years. The height and speed are regarded as top-notch, making it hard for any team to overlook Campbell if he is still on the board past the 10th pick.

Scouting Report
Pros: He has the skills and speed to get past any opponent. His long arms and good hands will always be a plus.

Cons: Needs to improve on the run stop.

Overall: He has the natural abilities and talent to be a force to be reckoned with from day one. With the right coaching who knows how good he can get.
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

funbuncher wrote:
guys, forget about the combine.


VERY good advice Wink
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yupchagee wrote:
funbuncher wrote:
guys, forget about the combine.


VERY good advice Wink


Some of us weren't even considering the combine, but thanks anyway. Wink
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