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1997 Draft Prospects: Safeties |
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1997 Draft Prospects: Safeties |
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PLAYER / COMMENTS |
SCHOOL |
HEIGHT |
WEIGHT |
40 |
VJ |
RD |
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Tremain Mack Junior. Big play hitter, returner, kick blocker. DUI, other arrests. |
Miami |
5-11 7/8 |
200 |
4.52 |
35 |
1-2 |
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Rob Kelly Combative, intelligent field leader with knack of finding ball. |
Ohio St. |
6-2 1/8 |
199 |
4.58 |
30.5 |
2 |
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Terrell Farley Rover/ SS/OLB/blitzer disrupted offenses. Two DUI arrests reflect maturity issue. |
Nebraska |
5-11 5/8 |
198 |
4.51 |
37 |
3 |
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Kim Herring Fearless hitter, exceptional in man coverage, great ball reaction. |
Penn. St. |
5-11 3/8 |
199 |
4.81 |
32 |
4 |
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Sean Woodson Indy workout a downer after two consecutive impressive seasons. |
Jackson St. |
6-0 5/8 |
214 |
4.83 |
32.5 |
4 |
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Torrian Gray College FS should be pro SS to take advantage of physical nature. |
VPI |
5-11 5/8 |
203 |
4.45 |
39.5 |
4 |
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Chris Carter Slipped as Sr. after three impressive seasons. Tough and talented. |
Texas |
6-1 1/4 |
200 |
4.48 |
34.5 |
4 |
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Jamel Williams Impact player at OLB may become big-play SS in NFL. |
Nebraska |
6-0 5/8 |
204 |
4.54 |
38 |
4 |
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Raymond Austin Likes to be physical either as CB or Safety. Lacks CB quickness. |
Tennessee |
5-10 5/8 |
190 |
4.79 |
32.5 |
4 |
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Harold Lusk Two brothers played pro (Herb, Henry, now with Saints). With consistency, so will Harold. |
Utah |
5-11 3/8 |
197 |
4.76 |
36 |
4 |
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Cory Gilliard Size, good range. Instincts or reaction iffy. Broke leg in 96. |
Ball St. |
6-0 3/8 |
218 |
4.50 |
38 |
5 |
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Mike Minter Exceptional athlete finally in tune after MAJOR knee surgery in 94. |
Nebraska |
5-10 1/8 |
188 |
4.48 |
36 |
5 |
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Darren Sharper Younger brother of Virginia LB Jamie (projected 2nd rd) is also a legit prospect. |
Wm. & Mary |
6-1 3/4 |
206 |
4.63 |
39 |
5 |
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Sam Garnes Inconsistent 96 season. At his size should be bigger hitter. |
Cincinnati |
6-3 1/8 |
225 |
4.76 |
30.5 |
5 |
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Jason Parker Suspended in school phone fraud case, 1995. But some NFL team may ring on April 20. |
Tennessee |
5-11 3/4 |
192 |
4.78 |
34 |
5 |
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Chris Hewitt Mostly a blitzer as "46" man in Buddy Ryan D. Returns kicks. |
Cincinnati |
5-11 7/8 |
212 |
4.81 |
NA |
5 |
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Eric Vance Book-smart, clock-fast, good size. Jury out on playing ability. |
Vanderbilt |
6-2 |
215 |
4.58 |
38.5 |
5 |
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Damien Robinson Moved from CB to S in 95. Showed signs of promise in 96. |
Iowa |
6-1 7/8 |
210 |
4.74 |
31.5 |
6 |
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Eric Allen Plays well as a true football center fielder. Can return kicks. |
Indiana |
6-0 |
205 |
4.74 |
34 |
6 |
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Kenny Harris Problems with blood clots, broken arm, bad back. Is NFL a safe place? |
N. Carolina St. |
6-1 7/8 |
204 |
4.74 |
39 |
6 |
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Lawrence Wright Poor clock time, but huge hitter will knock you into yesterday. |
Florida |
6-0 3/4 |
214 |
4.65 |
NA |
7 |
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Cyrll Weems Has good size, acceptable speed, but appears lost too often. |
Wisconsin |
6-1 3/8 |
207 |
4.65 |
24.5 |
7 |
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Kevin Jackson Makes big plays, like a dozen INTs last 2 years. |
Alabama |
5-11 7/8 |
207 |
4.65 |
33.5 |
7 |
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Zack Bronson Faded after impressive early career, but still can return punts. |
McNeese |
6-0 3/8 |
190 |
4.67 |
33.5 |
7 |
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Eric Stokes Has played CB and S, but best ability is as a reliable tackler. |
Nebraska |
5-11 1/8 |
192 |
4.60 |
37.5 |
7 |
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Vann Washington Smart, play-calling defensive QB with average speed. Can snap deep. |
W. Virginia |
6-0 1/8 |
212 |
4.53 |
34 |
7 |
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Steve Rosga Utility player returns punts, holds on kicks, hits like a LB on special teams. |
Colorado |
6-1 |
215 |
4.73 |
29.5 |
FA |
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DeMontie Cross Likes to make big hit so much he is vulnerable to play-action. |
Missouri |
6-0 7/8 |
213 |
4.97 |
28.5 |
FA |
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Charles Emanuel Plays more like a run-stopper than as a pass defender. |
W. Virginia |
5-11 1/4 |
198 |
4.70 |
NA |
FA |
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Marcus Wimberly Former WR moved to FS in 95, began to show promise in 96. |
Miami |
5-11 1/2 |
204 |
4.55 |
31.5 |
FA |
