Stories tagged with "scouting report"

49ers sign Carlos Thomas, CB, South Carolina

by David Fucillo on Apr 27, 2009 2:43 PM EDT on Niners Nation

I meant to get this up yesterday, so here it is. Maiocco has confirmed that the 49ers have signed cornerback Carlos Thomas out of South Carolina. ESPN ranks him 60th among cornerbacks, but it's pretty hard to find any sort of scouting report on him. I emailed our South Carolina bloggers so we'll...

Niners Nation Scouting Report: Brian Orakpo, OLB Texas

by David Fucillo on Apr 18, 2009 12:00 PM EDT on Niners Nation

As we've rolled through this offseason, much draft discussion has centered on the need for a legit pass rushing outside linebacker. In the 3-4 defense, you want your OLBs bringing the heat of pass rush. At the present time, Parys Haralson and Manny Lawson are the two starters outside. Haralson...

Scouting report: Tyrell Sutton

by Dan Kadar on Apr 11, 2009 10:24 PM EDT on Mocking The Draft

Tyrell Sutton 5'8, 205 pounds | Northwestern | Running backStrengths: Sutton gets by on his instincts and quickness. He hits holes quickly and runs hard. Shows good agility in space. Excellent receiver who had 30 or more receptions every year. Knows how to run good routes and lined up at...

Scouting report: Nic Harris

by Dan Kadar on Mar 19, 2009 3:00 PM EDT on Mocking The Draft

Nic Harris 6’3, 228 pounds | Oklahoma | Strong safetyStrengths: Harris is an instinctive player who always seems to be around the ball. Is at his best when he can play up in the box against the run. Closes on the ball really well. Works through traffic nicely. Big, physical player. Playing...

2009 NFL Draft: Better Know a Draft Prospect, Greg Laybourn, Oregon State Safety

by silencecs on Mar 1, 2009 1:19 AM EST

After the strong postive response I got from the Greg Laybourn Interview, I thought I'd give you a full in-depth report on the kid. A few weeks ago, Terry did a report on Clay Matthews and opened the door to a new type of player... The transcendental athlete. These individuals never seem to...