2013 Comprehensive NFL Draft Database

[skinzwiz]

Right, I get that. The interesting thing I noticed about the Bleacher Report post-combine mock draft was it had WRs and SAF shoot up the board while CBs and OTs fell. Armstead and X. Nixon in the 6th. BW Webb in the 6th, Wreh-Wilson in the 5th and Alford in the 4th ... but Cyprien/Reid were both gone early ... and Goodwin, Swope, Hunter, Wheaton, etc. etc. were all gone by early to mid-3rd, where as previously they had been stretched out as far down as the 6th.

It's just so many good CB prospects. I don't think those guys will fall that far, but I really can see them being available maybe a round later than everybody thought. I also think slot WR is pretty deep and can be selected later. You have Stills and Sanders who could he 4th-5th rounders and can be just as serviceable as Swope or Goodwin who are 3rds.

[Skinsinparadise]

Right, I get that. The interesting thing I noticed about the Bleacher Report post-combine mock draft was it had WRs and SAF shoot up the board while CBs and OTs fell. Armstead and X. Nixon in the 6th. BW Webb in the 6th, Wreh-Wilson in the 5th and Alford in the 4th ... but Cyprien/Reid were both gone early ... and Goodwin, Swope, Hunter, Wheaton, etc. etc. were all gone by early to mid-3rd, where as previously they had been stretched out as far down as the 6th.

Be interesting if it unfolds that way because usually draft day often goes in the opposite direction -- CBs and OTs go earlier than mocks project and WRs go later than mocks project. So in a way Bleacher Report might be on course as for how mocks tend to go. But as for draft day if the recent past is prologue -- they are likely going to be wrong.

[J-bomb]

Hey dukes does kenny tate have a draft projection or is a udfa candidate? local kid could be a sleeper for us if on our radar!

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

Hey dukes does kenny tate have a draft projection or is a udfa candidate? local kid could be a sleeper for us if on our radar!

He'll be a UDFA more than likely.

[J-bomb]

He'll be a UDFA more than likely.

6'3 220 can cover Te an wrs in the slot, I know he got injured but if he runs 4.4-4.5 at proday def could get him drafted..

[skinzwiz]

6'3 220 can cover Te an wrs in the slot, I know he got injured but if he runs 4.4-4.5 at proday def could get him drafted..

What leads you to believe he can cover slot WRs and TEs?

---------- Post added February-27th-2013 at 07:47 PM ----------

He'll be a UDFA more than likely.

Agree.

[Prototype]

Thoughts on Darius Slay and Robert Alford?

[J-bomb]

Before the start of the 2008 season, head coach Ralph Friedgen moved Tate to safety due to a lack of depth at that position. Friedgen admitted apprehension with the decision because he had recruited Tate as a wide receiver and did not want to hurt his credibility as a recruiter. [14] The switch moved him from a position with an abundance of talented players to one that allowed significantly more game action. [15] As a converted wide receiver, he possessed sure hands, a valuable attribute for a defensive back. [16] Friedgen said,

One of four true freshman to play for Maryland in 2008, Tate saw action in all 13 games as a reserve safety and on special teams. [2] He recorded six kick returns for 84 yards and a long of 17, 15 tackles including ten solo and five assisted, one interception, and one pass broken-up. [18] Tate served as the backup kick returner behind Torrey Smith and punt returner behind Danny Oquendo. [19] Wide receiver Oquendo said of Tate, "He's a great guy and he's a freak athlete. But he’s not cocky." [20]

Tate had one assisted tackle each against Delaware and Middle Tennessee, and two solo tackles against California. [2] Against Eastern Michigan, he saw action every third series in relief of starting safety Jeff Allen. Tate was also employed as a second, close-in returner with the goal of intercepting one of Eastern Michigan's "rugby-style" punts before it could bounce downfield. [17] In that game, he recorded a career-high three tackles. [2]

Tate compiled one solo tackle against Clemson and two against Virginia. [2] In the shutout win against Wake Forest, Tate recorded his first broken-up pass, but was unable to pull it in for an interception. [21] He also had two solo tackles in that game. [2] Tate returned two kickoffs for 20 yards in the Florida State game, and against Boston College, he recorded one tackle. In the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl against Nevada, Tate made his first career interception when he caught a potential touchdown throw from Colin Kaepernick in the end zone. [2]

2009 season

At the end of the 2008 season, head coach Ralph Friedgen gave Tate the option of switching back to wide receiver. Friedgen said, "I think he's going to be really good whether he goes back to wide receiver or stays at safety." [16] In 2009, Tate chose to remain at safety and said, "I feel a lot more comfortable [than early last year]. I feel like I'm back in the swing of things." [22] Despite ten potential starting wide receivers on the Maryland roster, [23] Tate said that did not factor into his decision to remain on defense. He said that he had only played as a receiver for three years in high school, while he had been playing defensive positions his entire life. [24]

He entered the 2009 season as the backup to senior strong safety Jamari McCollough and backup punt returner to Tony Logan. [2][25] Safeties coach Kevin Lempa and defensive coordinator Don Brown said Tate would see a significant amount of playing time at various positions: safety, linebacker, defensive end, and cornerback. [26] Tate received high praise during and after the summer, and The Baltimore Sun called him one of the "August standouts", alongside wide receiver Adrian Cannon. [27] Head coach Friedgen called his camp performance "sensational", [28] while Maryland quarterback Chris Turner said, "Kenny is a problem. His instincts are so advanced, the way he times up the count when he is blitzing and plays in coverage and reads receivers and reads me and the space he covers just with his wingspan alone, it is really impressive to see. It's something else." [28]


"He is really a phenomenal athlete and he really has tremendous hands. He made some plays the other day that were like, 'Whoa,' going up and catching the ball with one hand. He is a pretty good man-cover guy for a guy who is 6-3, 220 pounds. He plays on the slots, and Coach [James] Franklin can’t find the slots because he covers them up so well." [17]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Tate#section_2


I've seen him in games cover in the slot an his coaches think it as well..

[Dukes and Skins]

Thoughts on Darius Slay and Robert Alford?

I want both of them, but Darius Slay more if I had to choose one

---------- Post added February-27th-2013 at 08:39 PM ----------

Ever since Tate hurt the knee he's never been the same.

[rk3025]

The good thing is they can only keep 53 so there will be players dropped like happens to the Patroits.

[J-bomb]

I want both of them, but Darius Slay more if I had to choose one

---------- Post added February-27th-2013 at 08:39 PM ----------

Ever since Tate hurt the knee he's never been the same.

thanks was wondering where he was an why no talk of him...

[turlockskinsfan]

My mock draft: Trade down in second and third in order to have a late 2/ and two 3's or late 2 and two 4s or three fives. Here are my picks in order, but obviously without round numbers assigned. Jordan Poyer, TJ Mcdonald, Darick Rogers, Darius Slay, Corneilus Washington, Knile Davis, Duke Williams, Sanders Comings, and AJ Klein.

[Dukes and Skins]

thanks was wondering where he was an why no talk of him...

He's just not the same player he once was. Before the knee injury he had the ability to be an All-Pro type safety. Ever since then he just looks different

[Prototype]

I want both of them, but Darius Slay more if I had to choose oneEver since Tate hurt the knee he's never been the same.

Yeah, I'd go with Darius as well. With a name like Slay, he's bound to be good, and a Redskin if i've ever seen one.

[Dukes and Skins]

Yeah, I'd go with Darius as well. With a name like Slay, he's bound to be good, and a Redskin if i've ever seen one.

He's still raw in respects, but man the potential he has is tremendous. Banks overshadowed him a lot too