College Players The Eagles Are Interested In

[PhillyPhanInDC]

Thank god they have Westbrook into block.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Thank god they have Westbrook into block.

I liked that wrinkle.  Mahe's going deep.  Mo Drew is running a wheel route after L.J. drags the DB over the middle.

[Don Ho]

Justice apparently IS at the Novacare Center this morning

D-

I'd rather take the F.

I always preferred the "see me after class".

[Don Ho]

Thank god they have Westbrook into block.

I liked that wrinkle.  Mahe's going deep.  Mo Drew is running a wheel route after L.J. drags the DB over the middle.

Of course this would only be used on third and less than a yard because no defense would ever suspect pass.  Right?

[Drunkmasterflex]

UCLA RB Maurice Drew's Draft Diary

Things heat up again this week, and I will be busy with private workouts. I also have interviews/private workouts with Cleveland, Atlanta and Philadelphia

He is 5'6 207 and runs a 4.39.

He will likely be a 3rd down type back and a return specialist in the NFL.

My guess is they are looking at him as a KOR & PR. He is a very good PR.

They're trying to have a new super-wishbone offense with no RB taller than 5'8" or heavier than 210.

I like both of those players

Both of the three players?

Oops, I forgot about the DE from IU, he doesn't do much for me.  Howard and Moss are players that I really like.

[Dillen]

He is 5'6 207 and runs a 4.39.

He will likely be a 3rd down type back and a return specialist in the NFL.

My guess is they are looking at him as a KOR & PR. He is a very good PR.

Return specialist, definitely. He wont necessarily be a 3rd down back, a team like Atlanta would use him well and he'd be cheaper then Dunn. He'd fit in well with Denver too but they already have someone like him in Tatum Bell. Mo Drew runs harder than most RBs though.

[MDS]

- Scout.com reports that the Eagles have spoken to Indiana DE Victor Adeyanju

- UTEP LB Thomas Howard was on Sirius and said he has met with the Eagles

- Sirius also reported that Sinorice Moss was in town for a private workout

All gathered from the EMB.

reliable sources

[ice grillin you]

does anyone know where rocky mcintosh is supposed to go...i love that guy and think hes gonna be a beast....but i dont know enough about the ratings to know if hes gonna be there for the eagles second pick

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

You mean Roger McIntosh?  LB from Miami?  He wouldn't go many picks before the Eagles' pick in the 2nd if he did.

More likely he'd be there than not.

[ice grillin you]

roger must be his real name...i never heard him referred to that

anyway he could be the next joey porter.....get him

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I'd rather get Thomas Howard (two first names!) from UTEP, but he'll probably be off the board anyway.

I think McIntosh would be a solid 2nd round pick, assuming they didn't go LB in the first (which they won't).

[PhillyandBCEagles]

UCLA RB Maurice Drew's Draft Diary

Things heat up again this week, and I will be busy with private workouts. I also have interviews/private workouts with Cleveland, Atlanta and Philadelphia

He is 5'6 207 and runs a 4.39.

He will likely be a 3rd down type back and a return specialist in the NFL.

My guess is they are looking at him as a KOR & PR. He is a very good PR.

Excellent.  I've been saying all offseason that all we need to become surefire Super Bowl winners is one small, quick, shifty back to provide a change of pace to our big, bruising backs.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Dude.  Super wishbone!

[MURP]

roger must be his real name...i never heard him referred to that

Roger may be his "real" name, but anyone who follows college ball knows he goes by Rocky.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Pro Day update and Player Notes: 3/31

By: TFY Draft Preview
Date: Mar 31, 2006

The final few pro-days are finishing off the '06 schedule as scouts, coaches and general managers make their way to USC for Sunday mornings workout. Plenty of news to talk about as several NFL teams have been very active, preparing to pare down draft boards.


Hawaii had their workout last week, the infamous Home Depot Center pro-day in Carson, California. This day is almost as well known for players from the southern California area who perform for scouts as much as it is of interest for the prospects from Hawaii.

Offensive guard Brandon Eaton surprised some with a 33.5-inch vertical jump though his forty time was disappointing. Eaton is unlikely to be selected in the draft yet his lower body strength and explosion impressed the scouts on hand.

One Warrior defender who stood out was Nkeruwem Akpen. Looking impressive at 6-feet-5.5-inches and 274-pounds, Akpen clocked a 4.96/4.89 for his forties, turned in a vertical jump of 34-inches and completed 22-reps on the bench. We spoke about Akpen, a basketball player at Hawaii, on our pre-season watch list yet he saw minimal action last year.

The good news coming out of Hawaii is both Leonard Peters and Melila Purcell each received another year of eligibility on the college field. Peters was a highly rated safety coming into the year yet tore his knee up against USC during the season's first game. Purcell, at one time a pass rushing terror, got his academics in order and hopes to right his game next year.

In other news from Carson, staying true to form the New England Patriots requested that Cal defensive back Donnie McCleskey workout out for the team at the Home Depot Center. The senior obliged and ran a pair of 4.69-forties.

The Oakland Raiders seem to like yet another San Diego State linebacker. After having great success with Kirk Morrison last year the team brought Aztec senior Freddie Keiaho to Carson and individually worked him out on linebacker drills.

We previously gave subscribers the heads-up about soon-to-be tight end Nick Vander Laan during our Senior Bowl coverage from Mobile. The former basketball player from Concordia, who started his career at Virginia, has been very impressive recently. Officially measuring 6-feet-7.5-inches and 275-pounds, Vander Laan recently timed a 4.95 and 5.10 in the forty, also posting a vertical jump of 31-inches. Scouts feel he could make a roster as a third tight end used in blocking situations and eventually develop into an offensive tackle. Many feel he possesses both the size and feet to handle the job on the blind side.

Is Vander Laan draft eligible? No one's made that decision just yet. He is two years removed from NCAA basketball eligibility and there is some thought he will just be put on the free agent market.

Even though they recently resigned veteran Jon Runyan, the Philadelphia Eagles still have a clear interest in USC offensive tackle Winston Justice. Individually working him out two weeks ago, the team is bringing Justice to the Nova Center for a visit in the next ten days. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers also have shown a lot of interest in the big Trojan blocker.

Another player the Eagles have closely monitored is Florida receiver Chad Jackson. Andy Reid individually worked out the big pass catcher and interviewed him afterwards, coming away very impressed. So did Nick Saban of the Miami Dolphins as the team has twice sat down with Jackson.

Add the New England Patriots to the list of organizations who have highly considered Jackson. Sources have told us if the receiver starts to slide don't be surprised if New England trades up to secure his services.

Other notes on player interests.

Daniel Bullocks has been heavily scouted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders. Both the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons have sent full coaching staffs to workout the Nebraska safety.

Mike Bell is getting long looks from the Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and Giants as well as the Washington taterskins.

The Colts sent a staff to individually workout Wyoming quarterback Corey Bramlet. They compare Bramlet to a "poor man's Peyton Manning" and specifically like him as a third quarterback who can break down film for the organizations franchise signal caller.

Richard Marshall is getting a lot of consideration from the New England