Jacksonville Jaguars 3rd Round Draft Pick: Defensive Tackle Terrance Knighton
by River City Rage on Apr 26, 2009 11:01 AM EDT
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Terrance Knighton: Defensive Tackle, Temple
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 321 | 40-Time: 5.23
With the 72nd player in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Defensive Tackle Terrance Knighton from Temple. Knighton, by my standard, was not the most talented player on the board, which leads me to believe that the Jaguars are going away from BAP in the second round and instead focusing on putting players that they like in positions that they need. The Jaguars need a compliment to John Henderson, so adding a young tackle is a smart move.
Let's get to know Terrance Knighton:
Video Killed the Scouting Report:
Scouting Reports:
Strengths:
Great size and bulk...Has long arms and big hands...Above average athleticism...Quick with decent speed...Nice balance and agility...Is mobile with great range...Does a nice job in pursuit...Has a good motor...Offers some positional and schematic versatility...Has upside.
Weaknesses:
Is not real strong or powerful...Won't offer much as a pass rusher...A limited repertoire of moves...Lacks great awareness...Doesn't always use proper leverage...Poor hand use...Raw and not a great technician.
Notes:
Attended Milford Academy prep school for a year (2004) after high school...Was a three-year starter...Earned extensive playing time as a true freshman...Took over a starting job in 2006...Blocked three kicks in 2007...Named 1st Team All-MAC in 2008...Was the Owls Defensive MVP in '07 and '08...A team captain as a senior...Could play defensive tackle in a 4-3 or defensive end in a 3-4 at the next level...Intriguing prospect with some exciting physical tools but is still a bit of a project.
I'm gonna look at him more closely later, I've got to figure out who the hell Derek Cox is and why he's worth next years 2nd rounder.
-Chris
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Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2005 10 17 3.5 0.0
2006 12 57 6.5 3.0
2007 12 56 8.5 2.0
2008 12 54 7.5 1.0
Totals 46 184 26.0 6.0
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions
Gene better be using all of his Blesto Hall of Fame Knowledge to tell us why he's better then DJ Moore or Macho Harris
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by Jonathan Loesche on Apr 26, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmm. I was higher on DJ Moore either way. Should be interesting.
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by Jonathan Loesche on Apr 26, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
COX INFO!!!
Overview
Derek is a 2004 graduate of J.H. Rose High School in Winterville, North Carolina where he was a two-year letter winner at running back, defensive back, wide receiver and kick returner. His team won the 2003 4A State Championship. Derek was named first-team All-Pitt County at defensive back and was also named to the NCpreps.com all-state squad. He tallied 10 interceptions as a junior and led the squad in tackles in the state championship game. Cox also ran five kicks back for touchdowns as a senior. He also played center field for the state championship baseball team.
At William & Mary, Derek ran with scout team as a freshman in 2004. In 2005, he began to show the promise of things to come when he played special teams in all 11 games, and earned his first two starts as a CB near the end of the season during which he was fairly productive. In 2006, Cox emerged as one of the top cover corners in the league in first full season as a starter. He tied for fifth on the team that year with 59 total tackles and he led the squad with 41 solos. He also led the team with nine pass break-ups and added an interception and two fumble recoveries.
In 2007, Derek earned his first career All-CAA honors, by being named as a third-team selection and served as a team co-captain. He started all 11 games and led the team with three interceptions. He tied for sixth on the team with 51 tackles and was second on team in pass break-ups with five.
In 2008, he compiled 43 tackles, 2 TFLs, 3 interceptions and 5 other passes broken up.
LATE NOTE: Set the NFL scouting world on its ear with an outstanding Pro Day workout where he ran 4.39/4.42 seconds in the forty with a 36.5" vertical, an 11’8" (best this draft season by any player from any school at any position) broad jump, a 4.11 short shuttle, a 6.80 3-cone drill, and 12 reps on the bench.
Strengths
Big, rangy corner who has some really nice coverage skills. Legitimate makeup speed. Has decent hands and has become more and more dangerous as an interception maven and big play corner every season. Fluid and athletic.
Weaknesses
Level of competition concerns. Not all that strong. May get abused by physical receivers. Good, but not a great openfield tackler.
Projection
Has enough talent to be a mid-second day guy
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:07 AM EDT reply actions
Wow
Only three picks playing that kind of competition. I’m impressed…
Thats Good For Another Jacksonville... First Down.
its the speed....blinded by the speed ala Al Davis
Go Jags! Some people are like Slinky's...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
When you're good and play in that competition
I imagine teams would avoid throwing your direction altogether. Why even risk it?
by Adam Stites on Apr 26, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
You're just trying to rationalize Gene Smith's decisiion
We gave up a 2nd and a 7th for a projected 5th rounder and drafted that projected 5th rounder in the 3rd. There were clearly better guys availalble. Not only was a trade up not necessary, we gave up way too much to do it.
Your rationale will not convince me other wise.
I was just
trying to reason why he might not have many interceptions. I am trying to rationalize his decision, but I don’t feel I have to. He knows what he’s doing and has proved that. You sound like Mel Kiper right now
by Adam Stites on Apr 26, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't even like Mel Kiper
I form my own opinions. I haven’t heard one thing that guys said the whole draft. I’ve been watching NFLN
I apologize if I insulted you
My point is that we have no idea where he was actually projected by the people who matter. There could’ve been 5 teams in line ready to draft him, we don’t know.
by Adam Stites on Apr 26, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 321 | 40-Time: 5.23
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by River City Rage on Apr 26, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions
Oh, sorry.
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by River City Rage on Apr 26, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
School William & Mary
Height 6 ’ 1.3 "
Weight 186 lbs.
Speed 4.40 ( Pro Day )
Graduation Year 2009
Birth Date 9/22/1986
Jersey # 37
Current Position CB
Projected Position CB
CDS Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round 5
Member Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round Not enough entries
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Who says he was a 5th?
Mel Kiper? Who cares what any of these TV guys say
by Adam Stites on Apr 26, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Kiper is a Tard man… Yesterday, he looked like he didn’t even know where the hel* he was at! lol
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
It's too early to judge
When they haven’t even made it to Jacksonville yet
by MoveThoseChains on Apr 26, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm holding off on passing judgement
We took Justin Durant in the 2nd and ESPN had to use camcorder footage for his highlights.
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by Jonathan Loesche on Apr 26, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions
I'm waiting
what Gene saw in him, and Vic’s take.
by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 26, 2009 11:16 AM EDT reply actions
Have faith, thats all i can say!
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions
Alright
All of you guys keep defending Gene. I’m going to be pissed if either of these guys gets cut.
Thats Good For Another Jacksonville... First Down.
Louis Murphy is still on the board
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Wallace is gone
to the greatriots
by TheHammerOfSpicer on Apr 26, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm actually
Not to upset, we needed a CB and DT, we got both, was their someone better on their board for those positions? Probably not.
GGREAT JOB!!!! Houston just got the ONE guy I really wanted!!! C Antoine Caldwell….
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
In the Words of Ron Simmons… “Damn!”
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Bad… I think he will be a stud in this league…
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not so sure
With the added depth in the rest of the OL, Uche Nwaneri can now focus on being just a center. And if he can get the mental/technical parts down, he could be one of the best in the league. He’s more powerful than any C in this years class.
Probably somebody we’ll all want the Jags to Draft! lol
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
They have 4 in the 3rd round! Well, they traded one to us
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Massaquoi is off too
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions
Terrance Knighton (DT)
Analysis
Positives: Good height, length and girth for his position. … Better-than-expected straight-line speed and change-of-direction ability, able to sniff out and disrupt screen plays. … Will chase plays downfield. … Strong upfield rush, either up the shoulder of his defender or splitting double teams. … Uses his long arms to wrap up in the open field or track down ballcarriers coming through the hole. … Flashes violent hands, especially when his man retreats off the snap in passing situations. … Active knocking down passes and blocking field goals because of his push, arm length and large hands. … Keeps cut blocks off his knees. … Athletic enough to quickly jump on loose balls and get down quickly in short-yardage situations.
Negatives: Might be a nose tackle and three-technique “tweener.” … Not particularly explosive off the snap. … Doesn’t play as strong as his size would indicate and he will stand after the snap, giving up leverage. … Needs to use his hands more consistently at the line to free himself to make plays or to bull rush his man into the pocket. … Doesn’t have many pass rush moves. … Must be more consistent pressing after the initial pop.
maybe he can help against Indy and their screens
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
lmfao!
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Murphy is out there
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Is Coffee still aval.
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions
good
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Derek Cox Post is up.
New Open Thread coming up next
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by River City Rage on Apr 26, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions
4 WR in a row
Who will stay for us??? Dillard?
By the way, almost MUST draft a WR next!
by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 26, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions
Tiquan Underwood
Johnny Knox
Louis Murphy
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
yes Dillard
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:26 AM EDT reply actions
Iglesias
Kevin Ogletree
Quan Cosby
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
so there are 5 ok wr's left?
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
A couple more, those are just the one’s I think are the best left…
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
5th year senior?
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually
It’s more like an 8th year senior
by Adam Stites on Apr 26, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
No, he was in the Anaheim Angels farm system
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Theres That Damn Song Again
I’m getting a head ache
Thats Good For Another Jacksonville... First Down.
trade our comps to the steelers for their 3rd?
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions
damn, wishfull thinking
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
cant trade comp picks :(
Go Jags! Some people are like Slinky's...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
i wish
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions
I see a future Throat punch coming for Gene smith if he does that!
by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 26, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
dont say that too loud
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
talking to cliff's comment
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
dont wanna give Gene any ideas lol
Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did
by thatdamnLovett on Apr 26, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
He could trade our first next year
and then everyone would just say, “Oh trust Gene, he must know something…”
Bad call to give up a 2nd. I don’t care if it was for Superman.
New liveblog/open threat post is up.
Please switch.
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by River City Rage on Apr 26, 2009 11:35 AM EDT reply actions
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