JimBob2232 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I am looking for a site that lists all draft eligible players, has some kind of rankings, bios, combine results, etc. etc. But I dont want to pay for it. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I am looking for a site that lists all draft eligible players, has some kind of rankings, bios, combine results, etc. etc. But I dont want to pay for it. Any suggestions? NFL Draft Countdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 NFL Draft Countdown IMO, the only good ones that aren't written by teenagers or middle-age men with grand aspirations are pay sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 IMO, the only good ones that aren't written by teenagers or middle-age men with grand aspirations are pay sites. Maybe so but a lot of the pay sites are written by the same types who have even grander aspirations, hoping to make a living off of this stuff. In any event, he asked for the best of the free stuff and Countdown has all the basics for free. Just about every prospect is listed with his known vitals. The rest of the stuff, mocks and the like, are worthless. Up until about a month ago most of the sites all had us going QB in the first because the "JP experiment was over". Okie dokie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Mike1 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I am looking for a site that lists all draft eligible players, has some kind of rankings, bios, combine results, etc. etc. But I dont want to pay for it. Any suggestions? I like this one: http://www.gbnreport.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 I like this one: http://www.gbnreport.com/ Yeah, I dont know ...Overall a total of seven players were tagged as franchise players including DEs Dwight Freeney of Buffalo, .... though I do like the thought of that ALOT... Some good info here it looks like Thanks for the help. Any more good sites are appreciated! Anyone know if the list of people the bills interviewed at the combine can be found anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Ray Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I like this site, though they need to do some updating on the lower tier players. But they usually get to it as we get closer to the draft: http://www.nflfans.com/draft/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Maybe so but a lot of the pay sites are written by the same types who have even grander aspirations, hoping to make a living off of this stuff. In any event, he asked for the best of the free stuff and Countdown has all the basics for free. Just about every prospect is listed with his known vitals. The rest of the stuff, mocks and the like, are worthless. Up until about a month ago most of the sites all had us going QB in the first because the "JP experiment was over". Okie dokie. I don't disagree that there are scams out there, but let me show you what I mean. This is the nfldraftcountdown.com profile of Calvin Johnson: Calvin Johnson Height: 6-5 | Weight: 239 | 40-Time: 4.35 Official Bio Strengths: Outstanding size with a big frame and is cut...A terrific natural athlete...Has long arms and big hands...A phenomenal leaper...Tremendous ball skills...Exceptional body control to adjust to poorly thrown balls...Excellent hands and will snatch the ball out of the air...A long-strider with very good speed for his size and the ability to separate...Makes a lot of spectacular grabs...Very effective as a blocker...Very smart and grounded without the ego you see from a lot of wideouts these days. Weaknesses: Disappears from some games...Will have lapses in concentration and drop balls he shouldn't...Not overly explosive and lacks elite timed speed...He still has some work to do as a route runner and needs to master the finer points...Wasn't able to develop properly because he never had consistent play from his quarterback. Notes: Simply one of the best wide receiver prospects to come along in quite some time and can be a matchup nightmare for defenses...Think Terrell Owens without the attitude...His talent wasn't always utilized in college but has the chance to be an impact, game-changing receiver at the next level...A lock to be one of the premier prospects available and he should come off the board in the Top 3-5 overall picks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Career Statistics Year GP Rec Yds YPC TD 2004 12 48 837 17.4 7 2005 12 54 888 16.4 6 2006 14 76 1,202 15.8 15 Totals 38 178 2,927 16.4 28 This is one from a pay site: *Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech Name: *Calvin Johnson College: Georgia Tech Number: 21 Height: 6-5 Weight: 239 Position: WR Pos2: Class/Draft Year: Jr/2007 40 Time: 4.35 40 Low: 4.32 40 High: 4.39 Projected Round: 1 Stock: Rated number 1 out of 289 WR's 1 / 2340 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: YesHeight: 6050 Weight: 239 40 Yrd Dash: 4.35 20 Yrd Dash: 2.53 10 Yrd Dash: 1.52 Wonderlic: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: Chose to only run Dates: Height: 6050 Weight: 239 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: Draft Scout Snapshot: Sept 2006 - All-American, 1st team All-ACC w/54-888-16.4-6 in '05. 1st team All-ACC w/48-837-17.4-7 rec, 3-10-3.3 rush in '04. Overview Regarded by many as the premier receiver in college football, Johnson has that rare blend of size, strength and quickness that saw him immediately develop into the Yellow Jackets' most dangerous offensive weapon. A starter since arriving on campus, he ranks fifth in school history in receiving yards (2,151) and receptions (121) and third in touchdown catches (20) in just 28 games at Tech. During that span, he amassed more than 40 percent of the team's passing yardage and hauled in 20 of the team's 38 passing touchdowns. The two-time All-American (freshman team in 2004) and All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team selection has drawn heavy praise from his coaching staff, opponents and the media. Georgia Tech head coach Chan Gailey said, "I've never had one like him. Not in college, not in the NFL. I've never had another receiver that big and that fast with that kind of hand-eye coordination." ESPN.com's Bruce Feldman called Johnson, "The most gifted wideout in the country. He is worth the price of admission by himself. Just ask Miami, whose top-ranked pass defense had no answers for the sophomore this season. I think he's a bigger, faster version of Larry Fitzgerald and will be a sure-fire Pro Bowler." Chris Fowler of ESPN College GameDay said, "Calvin Johnson's the most impressive wide receiver, from field level, I've ever seen in college football." Fowler's ESPN partner, Kirk Herbstreit, called Johnson, "Physically one of the most dynamic players in the country. Great in the classroom, incredibly humble, just a total package. He is the most humble superstar I have ever met. Every player on this team loves Calvin Johnson." Even opponents heap praises on Johnson. Virginia cornerback Marcus Hamilton said, "You've just got to do your absolute best to try and contain him because he does so many things well. Even when he's not catching the ball, if a running back's running behind him, he's so strong he can block you." Miami linebacker linebacker Jon Beason called Johnson, "Quiet and humble and easygoing. You (saw) him as a freshman emerging as a star. When it's crunch time, they went to him. Now, it's at the point where there's not a situation he hasn't been in. It's fourth down, he knows the ball's coming to him. I don't believe that he is nervous because he's done it before. He's just developed into a dependable guy." Johnson was one of the nation's most highly sought recruits coming out of Sandy Creek High School, where he ranked among the top 10 prep receivers, according to virtually every recruiting service. He was named to the Super Southern 100 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Rivals 100 by Rivals.com, TheInsiders.com Hot 100, the Super Prep All-American 275 and the Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team. He was rated the third-best player in Georgia, and No. 37 prospect in the nation by Rivals.com. Johnson also earned first-team All-State Class AAAA accolades from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution after he caught 40 passes for 736 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior. He added 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 scores as a junior for two-year totals of 80 catches for 1,479 yards and 18 touchdowns. The true freshman immediately earned a starting job at flanker for Georgia Tech in 2004. He was a Freshman All-American and Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year, becoming the first Tech freshman and 11th in league history to earn first-team All-ACC recognition. He ranked second in the conference with an average of 69.75 yards per game receiving and third with an average of 4.0 catches per game. Johnson led the team with 48 receptions for 837 yards (127.4 avg) and seven touchdowns, adding 10 yards and a score on three reverses and made a solo tackle. Fifteen of his grabs were for 20 yards or longer. In 2005, Johnson garnered All-American first-team honors from the American Football Coaches Association, becoming the 48th player in school history and first since offensive tackle Chris Brown (2000), to pick up first-team accolades. He was the first Tech receiver since Billy Martin in 1963 to attain All-American recognition. Johnson finished second in the ACC with an average of 74.0 yards per game receiving. He again led the team with 54 catches for 888 yards (16.4 avg) and six touchdowns. Fourteen of his grabs were for 20 yards or longer and he also delivered two solo tackles. In 2006, Johnson earned first-team All-American honors. He caught 76 passes, an average of 5.43 per game, for 1,202 yards and 15 touchdowns. His receptions were 24 more than anyone else in the ACC, and his touchdown receptions led the conference as well. Analysis Positives: Has a tall, thick frame, with long arms, large hands, thick thighs and calves and a big bubble...His long legs let him ride up on the defender quickly while looking effortless in his stride...Shows good closing speed running under sideline throws and the quickness to get into his routes without being impeded...Good power receiver on crossers and side-line throws, using his strength and size to shield the ball from defenders...Has strong hands to secure the ball before running (no fumbles) and the second gear to turn a short pass into a long gainer...Very physical in his initial step off the ball, but he also has the quickness to immediately defeat the press...Best when operating along the sidelines where he can build to top speed and maintain it throughout his route...Knows how to use his body and has a knack for finding the open spots in the zone...In man coverage, he is very adept at using his burst to separate consistently...Has the long arms and body control to go over people to get to the ball and did it with more regularity in 2006 than in the past...Knows how to get open and understands sticks and boundaries, doing a nice job of keeping his feet in bounds...Big target who can't be rerouted by a strong hand push and is learning how to use his long arms to go over defenders (did not have any passes deflected through five 2006 games, compared to 21 during the first 24 games of his career)...Can be very explosive in his rise and shows natural hand extension to reach and pluck away from the frame...Generates a strong jolt with them to defeat the press and works hard with his hands to sustain when blocking in-line...It is rare to see him use his body to field the ball, as he is perfectly capable of extending for the pass at its high point...Terrific load to bring down after the catch...Strong open field runner who will drag defenders when fighting for extra yardage... Even though there is not a lot of shake in his hips and he is a bit of a long strider, he runs with the power needed to break tackles consistently...Uses his hands with force to lock on and sustain and can generate devastating cut blocks in the open...Can dominate smaller defensive backs and shows good angles getting out to neutralize second level defenders...Stays low in his pads and shows good intent when delivering his hand punch vs. the bull rush. Negatives: Has good overall body control, but sometimes does not play up to his timed speed...Even though he has good leaping ability, his timing is sometimes off, as he doesn't win as many jump ball battles as you would expect from a player of his size and arm extension...Demonstrates good toughness battling for the ball, but he has also left quite a few passes on the field, perhaps due to poor passing precision from the quarterback position, but he has caught only 127 of 271 passes thrown to him...For a player over 6:04 and with his jumping skills (45 inches) along with his long reach, it is hard to imagine the smaller cornerbacks having success in batting away 21 of those passes thrown to him the last two-plus years...Better down field than on deep routes, as he tends to lose sight of the ball over his head...Has some hip stiffness when trying to change direction and this will sometimes prevent him from making sharp cuts (takes wasted steps)...Needs to show better hip sink on his cuts...Tends to lose concentration working in a crowd, leading to several missed opportunities (hears defender's footsteps)...Gets his feet down properly when working along the side-lines, but must be more alert to the quarterback scramble. Compares To: LARRY FITZGERALD-Arizona Cardinals...Johnson compares favorably to the Cardinals' third-year star, but is actually bigger and faster. While Fitzgerald has trouble separating deep, Johnson could become the complete package. Where Johnson falls short of Fitzgerald is in his concentration in jump-ball situations. Career Notes Johnson's 127 receptions rank fifth on the school's career-record, topped only by Kelly Campbell (195, 1998-01), Jonathan Smith (174, 2000-03), Kerry Watkins (171, 1999-02) and Harvey Middleton (165, 1994-97)...His 2,151 yards receiving also ranks fifth in school annals behind Campbell (2,907), Watkins (2,680), Middleton (2,291) and Jonathan Smith (2,238 yards, 2000-03)...Johnson's 20 touchdown catches are surpassed only by Campbell (24) and Watkins (22) on Tech's all-time record list...Gained more than 100 yards receiving in nine contests, the third-best career total in Yellow Jackets history behind Middleton (10) and Campbell (10)...Johnson has caught at least one pass in 29 consecutive games, tying Kerry Watkins for third on the school's career-record list, ranking behind Middleton (40) and Campbell (32)...Of the 271 passes targeted to Johnson, he caught 127 and had 21 deflected by the opposition...93 of his 127 receptions resulted in first downs, as Johnson converted 25-of-59 third-down plays (46.61 percent) and 3-of-7 fourth-down plays (42.86 percent)...35 of his catches were for 20 yards or longer...He was successful in catching 16-of-34 passes thrown to him inside the red zone, including 6-of-16 on goal-line plays...Johnson had key catches that helped set up 32 touchdowns and four other drives that ended with Tech field goals...In the 29 games he played in at Tech, Johnson accounted for 29.3 percent of the team's receptions (127-of-433), 39.7 percent of the Yellow Jackets' passing yards (2,151-of-5,417) and 52.6 percent of the squad's touchdown catches (20-of-38)...In the history of the Atlantic Coast Conference, his 837 yards is the second-best total in the conference by a freshman, topped only by Koren Robinson of North Carolina State (853 in 1999). It also set a school season-record for first-year players, surpassing the previous mark of 593 yards by Greg Lester in 1987...His 48 catches rank third in conference annals among freshmen, topped only by Frank Wycheck of Maryland (58 in 1990 and Derrick Hamilton of Clemson (48 in 2001)...Those 48 grabs also broke the Tech season-record for first-year players of 45, set by Robert Lavette in 1981...His seven touchdown catches in 2004 also established a Tech freshman season-record. 2006 Season Consensus All-American and All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team preseason choice... Favorite to win ACC Player of the Year honors, according to The Walter Camp Foundation and The Sporting News...Member of the Biletnikoff Award (nation's top receiver) Watch List...Rated the ACC's best draft prospect by The NFL Draft Report...Started every game, leading the ACC through the first five contests with an average of 5.0 receptions and 85.2 yards receiving per game...Paces the Tech offense with 25 receptions for 426 yards (17.0 avg) and seven touchdowns from his flanker position...His 426 yards accounted for 49.3% of the team's aerial yards (864)...His seven touchdowns accounted for 77.8%) of the team's scoring grabs (nine)... Seventeen of his catches resulted in first downs, as he converted 7-of-10 third-down plays...Six of his receptions gained at least 20 yards...Had five catches inside the red zone, including three at the goal-line...Caught 27 of the 42 passes targeted to him...Also set up a touchdown with a 21-yard gain on a reverse. 2006 Game Analysis 2005 Season Johnson earned first-team All-American honors from the American Football Coaches Association, adding second-team accolades from Walter Camp and the Associated Press...He was the first Tech receiver since Billy Martin in 1963 to garner All-American recognition...Also an All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team pick...Semi-finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's top receiver...Started all year at flanker, leading the team for the second consecutive year with 54 receptions for 888 yards (16.4 avg) and six touchdowns...He ranked fifth in the conference with an average of 4.5 catches per game and second with an average of 74.0 yards...Of the 130 passes targeted to Calvin, eleven were deflected by the opposition (opponent penalized six times for pass interference)...40 of his 54 grabs were good for first downs, as he converted 11-of-31 third-down throws and 3-of-5 fourth-down passes...Fourteen of his catches gained at least 20 yards...Caught 4-of-17 passes thrown to him inside the red zone, including 2-of-10 on goal-line plays. 2005 Game Analysis 2004 Season Freshman All-American first-team selection by The Sporting News...Became just the second true freshman in Tech history, and the eleventh in Atlantic Coast Conference annals to earn first-team All-ACC honors...Calvin was also the second-straight Yellow Jacket to be named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year, following 2003 honoree Reggie Ball (becomes the sixth Tech player so honored)...Set a Tech freshman records with eight touchdown catches, leading the team with 48 receptions for 837 yards (17.4 avg)...In the history of the ACC, his 837 yards is the second-best total in the conference by a freshman, topped only by Koren Robinson of North Carolina State (853 in 1999)...His 48 catches rank third in conference annals among freshmen, surpassed only by Frank Wycheck of Maryland (58 in 1990 and Derrick Hamilton of Clemson (48 in 2001)... He ranked second overall in touchdowns and receiving yards and third in catches in the ACC during 2004...Of the 99 passes thrown to Calvin, 10 were deflected by the opposition, but he also totaled 36 first downs, converting 7-of-18 third-down plays in the process...He had fifteen receptions for 20 yards or longer and drew the defense into ten penalties...In the red zone, Johnson snared 7-of-10 passes...He amassed 37.9% of the team's passing yards (837-of-2,210), 28.4% of the squad's receptions (48-of-169) and 41.2% of their scoring catches (7-of-17)...Johnson was named ACC Rookie of the Week following the Clemson, Duke, Connecticut and Virginia contests...He also carried three times for 10 yards and a score while recording one solo tackle. 2004 Game Analysis Injury Report 2004: Left the Champs Sports Bowl vs. Syracuse after suffering a left knee sprain (12/21). 2006: Suffered a thigh contusion in the second quarter vs. Troy (9/16) and was forced from the game, returning for three plays later before again going to the sidelines. Agility Tests Campus: 4.47 in the 40-yard dash...45-inch vertical jump...335-pound bench press...33 3/8-inch arm length...9 7/8-inch hands. High School Attended Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Ga.) High School, playing football for head coach Rodney Walker...One of the nation's most highly sought recruits, he ranked among the top 10 prep receivers, according to virtually every recruiting service...Named to the Super Southern 100 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Rivals 100 by Rivals.com, TheInsiders.com Hot 100, the Super Prep All-American 275 and the Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team...Rated the third-best player in Georgia, and No. 37 prospect in the nation by Rivals.com...Earned first-team All-State Class AAAA accolades from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution after he caught 40 passes for 736 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior...Added 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 scores as a junior for two-year totals of 80 catches for 1,479 yards and 18 touchdowns. Personal Building Construction major...Son of Arica and Calvin Johnson...Born 9/25/85...Resides in Tyrone, Georg Player Statistics Draft Scout Player New 02/27/07 - NFL COMBINE: Like Joe Thomas, it didn't seem Johnson's stock could get any higher. But then came Sunday. Projected as the possible No. 1 pick in the draft, Johnson wasn't planning to run Sunday. He changed his mind, however, after spotting several familiar faces among the NFL coaches and executives watching. It was a wise move. His scorching 4.35-second 40 proved to be the third-fastest receiver time of the day. So determined was he to wait for his March 15 pro day, Johnson didn't even bring his running shoes to the combine. He had to borrow a pair from a friend, East Carolina quarterback James Pinkney. - John Mullin, Chicago Tribune 02/27/07 - NFL COMBINE: Most impressive: Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson (6-foot-5, 239 pounds) unleashed a time of 4.35 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Only two wideouts have been selected No. 1 overall since 1965 — Irving Fryar (New England Patriots, 1984) and Keyshawn Johnson (New York Jets, 1996). Calvin deserves to be the third. - Chick Ludwig, Dayton Daily News 02/27/07 - NFL COMBINE: Winners: Calvin Johnson, WR. It's hard to imagine Johnson's draft stock could have improved, but after running a 4.35-forty at the Combine that is exactly what happened. The Georgia Tech wide receiver is 6'5", 235 pounds, possesses great hands, and is a solid individual. With the Lions holding the No. 2 overall pick, I have to imagine GM Matt Millen will give serious consideration to taking Johnson ... even if he says otherwise. - Ryan Wilson, AOL Sports 02/27/07 - NFL COMBINE: Losers: Calvin Johnson, WR. I know we listed Johnson as a Combine winner, but despite his great 40-time, he might big a really big loser at the bank: because the Browns, who don't need a wideout, won the coin flip for the third overall pick, if Johnson goes fourth overall to the Buccaneers, it could cost him $7 million. Not his fault, I know, but $7 million is $7 million. - Ryan Wilson, AOL Sports 02/27/07 - NFL COMBINE: Stock rising: Really, there was little room for Johnson to rise. The guy was already considered a top-four pick before he stepped foot in Indianapolis. But now, Johnson’s value is off the chart. Johnson ran a 4.35 40-yard dash, the third best performance of all of the receivers at the combine. Consider that Johnson is 6-foot-6 and 239 pounds and he is a freakish-like talent. A player that big running that fast? It will be unfair to even good cornerbacks who may have the speed of Johnson but not the size. The only way Johnson’s stock could have risen is by having him bypass the draft and have him go directly to unrestricted free agency. He’d be the prize of the lot. Johnson’s performance may prompt Oakland to consider trading the No. 1 pick. Plenty of teams would give up a load to get this unique talent. - Bill Williamson, MSNBC Full *Calvin Johnson News Wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billrooter Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I am looking for a site that lists all draft eligible players, has some kind of rankings, bios, combine results, etc. etc. But I dont want to pay for it. Any suggestions? Type in footballs future 2007 nfl draft on yahoo or any search engine, it has a ton of mock drafts,combine coverage (not real sure on how thorough), there top 20, and player bios. This is the site i like the best but i am going to have to check out the others stated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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