2008 draft sleepers

[Twolf75]

Idk if theres another thread like this but i just wanted to see who you guys think are sleepers in this draft (ill post mine in a few)

[Twolf75]

My Sleepers- frank okam, andre caldwell, steve slaton, jamal charles, and standford kelgar (i got a few more just too lazy right now lol)

[VaSfan4life]

E.Royal,A.Bowman,R.Byrant,S.Slaton,L.Hawkins,V.Hal l, A.Ainge(Tom brady like steal as far as value goes ),K.Langford,A.Cason

[Benji]

Keenan Burton
Adarius Bowman
Kevin Smith
Steve Slaton
Jeremy Thompson
Dwight Lowery
Tyrell Johnson

[beasley for pres]

steal? Hercules Satele

[Twolf75]

that A.bowman thats a good one l.hawkins is pretty good too josh barrett is pretty good too

[jonathantastic]

Jordy Nelson and Todd Blythe

[Texicali blue]

Jordy Nelson and Todd Blythe

Big 12 fan?

Because I like both of those guys, but that's because I watch a lot of Big 12 football.

[jonathantastic]

Big 12 fan?

Because I like both of those guys, but that's because I watch a lot of Big 12 football.

haha, nah. I'm a good receiver fan. I went to high school with Blythe, and as good as Nelson is, if we don't take him in the 2nd. I might cry. He's going to be a number 1 receiver in this league.

[UCBLaxPlayer]

Jordy Nelson, Eddie Royal,

Jacob Hester... been talking about this guy forever. love 'em :pray:

[KingRat]

sleepers....guys that outplay their draft position?

Pierre Garcon WR Mt.Union
Jerome Simpson WR Coastal Carolina
Curtis Gatewood DE/OLB Vanderbilt
Trea Willims CB South Florida

[ckly]

And I've been talking about this guy...Craig Stevens for a long time too. I really believe he's going to be the best all around TE in the draft.

[DavidSt.Hubbins]

Erik Ainge will be a full-time starter in the NFL by 2010, which will make him a steal in day 2 of the draft.

[Twolf75]

I also like owen schmitt, phillip wheeler, and wesley woodyard (wes is the reason michel bush was drafted so late and got so fat lol i remember that game like it was yesterday)

[dbro0880]

Paul Smith QB, Tulsa

[goeagles99]

Here is an excerpt from an article I wrote for philadelphiaeagles.com:

Antwaun Molden, CB - Eastern Kentucky: Molden began his career at Toledo before transferring to EKU. He was a very good I-AA (Football Championship Series) player, although he only had three interceptions in three years. Teammate Derrick Huff had 13 in that same span. Can you tell who teams were throwing on and who they were avoiding? Molden is 6-1, 198 pounds. He is a very good athlete. He had a sensational showing at the Combine. He's played both safety and corner. He has run track. This is a versatile, talented athlete. I won't be shocked to see the Packers take him at the end of the first round. Most likely, he will be a second-round pick.

Dexter Jackson, WR – Appalachian State: Fast, fast and fast. Jackson had the second-fastest official 40 time at the Combine among receivers, but some scouts had him hand-timed as the fastest. That speed shows up on game tape. Defensive backs play off him, leaving a 10-yard cushion most of the time. Jackson eats up that cushion instantly and gets on top of the defender before he can really react. This leads to a lot of big plays. Jackson averaged 23 yards per catch this season. That's not just him against lesser competition, either. In the Mountaineers upset of Michigan, he caught three passes for 92 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns. In four playoff games, Jackson caught three touchdown passes and averaged 27 yards per reception. He went to the Shrine Game and no one could cover him. He was a late addition to the Senior Bowl, but stood out there as well. Jackson isn't a polished receiver. He'll need some work. I can't see a player with his potential making it past the third round.

Kendall Langford, DE - Hampton: Langford is a throwback to the old days ...a big defensive end. He is almost 6-6, 290 pounds. I think some teams will actually consider him as a defensive tackle. He played in a 3-4 in college, so he could also fit in that scheme. Langford isn't a great pass rusher, but if you want someone with size, athletic ability and a very good motor - he's your guy. He will probably go in the third round.

Brian Johnston, DE – Gardner-Webb: Another guy with some size. Johnston is 6-5, 274 pounds. He is a very good athlete. His college scheme didn't allow him to just fly off the ball, so his numbers aren't great. Johnston played in the Hula Bowl and ate up some big-school linemen. Look for him to go in the third or fourth round.

Jerome Simpson, WR - Coastal Carolina: Simpson's got good size, speed athletic ability and was productive in college. He simply doesn't jump out in any category. I think he can be a starting receiver in the NFL. He's got huge hands and is a natural pass catcher. He reminds me of Chad Johnson, on the field. I think he'll be a fourth-round selection.

Brandon Keith, OT – Northern Iowa: Keith was a dominant right tackle at UNI. He is 6-5, 343 pounds, but is also athletic as he ran a 5.00 in the 40 at his Pro Day. Keith destroys guys in the run game. He can cave defenders in when he down blocks or simply drive them off the ball. What's not to like? He originally signed with Oklahoma, and then quit the team. He went to junior college and returned to OU, only to quit the team again. He found a home at UNI, but you wonder about that track record. Keith could go as early as the fourth round.

Martail Burnett, OLB – Utah: Burnett played left defensive end at a pretty big school, but I think he's getting overlooked. He's a disruptive player off the edge, but not a great pass rusher. He had a very good showing at his Pro Day. Burnett could move to strongside linebacker for either a 3-4 or 4-3 team. Burnett is the type who will go in the fifth or sixth round.

Arman Shields, WR – Richmond: Shields only played in three games and caught 14 passes as a senior because of injuries. He went to the Combine and shocked the world, finishing first in multiple categories among receivers. He is quick, fast, agile, explosive and strong. While he did play at a small school, he put up good numbers when he played better competition. The lack of senior game tape or the ability to see him in an all-star game hurts his value and likely puts him in the fifth round.

Corey Lynch, FS – Appalachian State: Lynch is a playmaker with some athletic ability. He's not a great hitter/tackler. The key question with him is whether he can be a playmaker in the NFL. Lynch had his hand in more than 30 turnovers at ASU. He's also a great special teams player. Think of him as a sixth-round target.

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=15343

[Twolf75]

Thats a nice article goeagles99 i really enjoyed it, but oh yea my other sleeper is marcus howard (didnt they make him work out with the DE's?)

[goeagles99]

Howard is 6'0 1/2, 239. He played DE at UGA. He'll almost certainly be a LB in the NFL. Could be a good situational rusher for you guys off the edge.

[Twolf75]

OMG! didnt he run a 4.40 in the 40? 0.0

[roleplay3r1]

I've got a list somewhere on my computer...I'm still pumped from the Sharks game so I'll post it tomorrow sometime.

For now I'll say Kevin O'Connell.

[ninerlicious]

matt forte is the first one that comes to my mind.

[Twolf75]

Could it be dennis dixon or colt brennan? 0.0

[ckly]

Could it be dennis dixon or colt brennan? 0.0

ummm, no...

[WiltonDeportes]

ill do one from each position group. i dont pay much attention to rumors about how teams are valuing guys so if these guys go round 1, my bad...

QB- Paul Smith & Josh Johnson & Kyle Wright
RB- Jamaal Charles (or Thomas Brown & Tashard Choice if you want me to go a little deeper) side note: Jehuu Caulcrick too if used correctly
WR- Earl Bennett (or Kenan Burton & Steve Johnson for the same reason as above)
OL- Oniel Cousins & Mike McGlynn

Our 3-4 Defense
DL- Red Bryant & Keilen Dykes
LB- Cliff Avril & Curtis Gatewood
DB- Terrence Wheatley