2012 NFL Draft - Scouting for Future Chargers: Bowl Games Part 11

by Wonko on Jan 3, 2012 4:00 PM PST in NFL Draft

Team Needs
Starter	Starter Competition	Depth	Projects
Current starter is FA next year and has no surefire understudy	Current starter is FA next year and has understudy or current starter is inexperienced	One or more backups are FAs next year	May need a new starter or backup after 2012 season
S, FB, C, DT	S, ILB, WR, C, DT, OLB, OG	S, ILB, WR, RB, TE, CB, OT	QB, K, OLB, DT, DE, TE

In case you missed it, I justified the most recent updates to the team needs list a few weeks ago when I scouted the last week of the college football regular season. There's a lot of unknowns until we know the extent of some injuries and any changes in management are made, so I'm not going to say much more about that. Instead let's go to the games.

Michigan

(10-2)

Virginia Tech

(11-2)

Tuesday 1/3 5:30 PM PT

(ESPN)

Allstate Sugar Bowl (New Orleans, LA): Brady Hoke and the Wolverines head to site where his former team (SDSU) lost it's bowl game a couple weeks ago. Michigan is led by their dynamic QB Denard Robinson, but beyond that don't seem to have much in the way of elite talent, but still put up 10 wins. The Hokies' 10 win unit doesn't offer much more, but do have a potential 1st round pick in Junior RB David Wilson. They also have a very stout run defense so it'll be interesting to see how they handle a team like Michigan who had to 1,000 yard rushers. Another interesting matchup is the Michigan pass rush vs. the Tech o-line. That's a Wolverine strength vs. a Hokie weakness. If emerging star QB Logan Thomas can't stay upright, then Michigan should run away with this.

I'll go over the individual players after the jump.

BFTB Scouting Targets:
Player	School	Pos.	Class	Height	Weight
Jayron Hosley	Virginia Tech	CB	Jr.	5'10	175 lbs
Holsey has already made some noise about leaving early. Hard worker. Very lean and is already on the short side, speed doesn't look like it makes up for that either. Smart, instinctual defender that you won't see caught out of position. Good at recognizing routes and jumping them. Looks good in the backpedal and has that fluidity you look for. Elite ball skills. Don't look for him to help in the run game. (3rd round)
David Molk	Michigan	C	Sr.	6'2	287 lbs
The Chargers have to figure out their Nick Hardwick situation and if they choose to draft his replacement in the mid rounds this is a guy with some of the same qualities. He's a vocal leader and smart player. He's not a mauler, but a guy who can pick up blitzes and stunts and use leverage to make plays. Has upside since he needs help with his footwork. (4th round)
Mike Martin	Michigan	DT	Sr.	6'2	297 lbs
Martin's build is similar to that of Corey Liuget, but obviously judging by his draft grade he's not the athlete or playmaker that the Chargers DE is. His skill set (or lack thereof) as a pass rusher will scare away some 4-3 teams, but the Chargers could probably use him for depth at DE. (Mid rounds)
Danny Coale	Virginia Tech	WR	Sr.	6'0	198 lbs
Smart receiver who could succeed as a slot possession guy. He's not that quick and he doesn't make catches away from his body, so he's a bit limited. If it sounds like I'm described a scrappy White guy, well um, yeah he's White. So, there's that. (Mid rounds)
Jarrett Boykin	Virginia Tech	WR	Sr.	6'1	215 lbs
Excellent ball skills, uses his big hands well in traffic and snatching balls on the run. Good at jump balls. Not an elusive run after catch guy. Physical runner. Above average blocking skills. Has some trouble getting separation from defenders. (Mid rounds)
Jaymes Brooks	Virginia Tech	OG	Sr.	6'2	309 lbs
Elite run blocking skills especially when it comes to first step quickness. He's not that much of a pulling guard though. Limited athlete so his blocking skills don't translate as well to the passing game. Good finisher. Dedicated worker. (Mid rounds)
Junior Hemingway	Michigan	WR	Sr.	6'1	227 lbs
Bulky, injury prone and fiery WR. As with most mid round prospects he has his flaws. A little inconsistent catching the ball. His size is an advantage along with his speed and he can be a downfield threat by getting past a jam and quickly getting deep. (Mid to late rounds)
Daryl Stonum	Michigan	WR	Sr.	6'2	197 lbs
Has character issues and has trouble catching the ball, but apparently there's some upside with him. Possibly a future possession receiver who can also return kicks. (Mid to late Rounds)
NFL Prospects:
Player	School	Pos.	Class	Height	Weight
David Wilson	Virginia Tech	RB	Jr.	5'10	205 lbs
Considered the #2 RB prospect behind Alabama's Trent Richardson should he declare. Home run hitter with his breakaway speed. Strong runner who can punish a defense, but is also elusive with some shake and bake to his game. Excels in the screen game. (1st round)
Sleepers:
Player	School	Pos.	Class	Height	Weight
Troy Woolfork	Michigan	S	Sr.	5'11	198 lbs
(UDFA)
Kevin Koger	Michigan	TE	Sr.	6'4	257 lbs
(UDFA)
Michael Shaw	Michigan	RB	Sr.	6'1	187 lbs
(UDFA)
Montavious Odom	Michigan	WR	Sr.	5'8	175 lbs
(UDFA)
Barquell Rivers	Virginia Tech	ILB	Sr.	5'11	240 lbs
(UDFA)
Justin Myer	Virginia Tech	K	Sr.	6'0	212 lbs
(UDFA)
Blake DeChristopher	Virginia Tech	OT	Sr.	6'5	313 lbs
(UDFA)
Eddie Whitely	Virginia Tech	S	Sr.	6'0	186 lbs
(UDFA)
Greg Nosal	Virginia Tech	OG	Sr.	6'5	282 lbs
(UDFA)
Chris Hill	Virginia Tech	CB	Sr.	5'11	172 lbs
(UDFA)
Dyrell Roberts	Virginia Tech	WR	Sr.	6'1	186 lbs
(UDFA)
Kwamie Battle	Virginia Tech	DT	Sr.	6'0	300 lbs
(UDFA)
Joshua Oglesby	Virginia Tech	RB	Sr.	5'10	208 lbs
(UDFA)
Andrew Laner	Virginia Tech	OT	Sr.	6'5	280 lbs
(UDFA)
Chris Drager	Virginia Tech	TE	Sr.	6'3	257 lbs
(UDFA)

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Thanks Wonko

I am thinking AJ will go best available LB followed by best OL. Id be interested in you thoughts on the strengths/ weaknesses of the class overall?

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by Foilhat on Jan 3, 2012 7:11 PM PST reply actions

Seems like it's shaping up for a decent OLB pass rusher class.

Pretty strong at the top at OT, not sure there’s much depth there or the rest of the OL later.

I like Mark Barron the S out of Alabama as a 1st round candidate as well, but I’m starting to think I’d like a FA for that need and just take the best pass rusher no matter what. I don’t think anything else in the 1st round makes sense. There are some interesting TE prospects in the 2nd round. I’d love for them to get one of those and make teams defend 2 TE receiving threats.

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by Wonko on Jan 3, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions

Why do you prefer the idea of drafting a pass rusher over signing one?

That seems riskier to me.

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by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2012 8:08 PM PST up reply actions

Its cheaper

And the two guys starting are getting old. It makes more sense to me as well

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by Foilhat on Jan 3, 2012 8:14 PM PST up reply actions

I would agree with this mostly

A passrusher in the 1st almost seems like a lock at this point, but Barron or a plug and play OT would also work. A TE relatively high would be a pleasant surprise. Some notable FA TEs set to be unrestricted in 2012 Marcedes Lewis, Jermichael Finley, Greg Olsen, Fred Davis, and Visanthe Shiancoe. A solid FA class regarding the position overall. Too bad Davis got busted for being stoned he was my 1st choice from a value standpoint. Ladarius Green is my choice for 2nd/3rd round TE. Who would be your TE choice in the 2nd or 3rd?

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by Foilhat on Jan 3, 2012 8:28 PM PST up reply actions

We should try moving jammed to SS and not draft a saftey in the 1st

by chargerclipperfan on Jan 3, 2012 10:22 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Internally, they seem to think Jammer wouldn't transition very well to safety.

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by Richard Wade on Jan 4, 2012 9:28 AM PST up reply actions

I feel like we're pretty set at OT

Assuming Mcneil can play and continue at LT, Gaither would look pretty good on the other side of the line. Then clary and the other usual rag-tag guys as backups. Seems pretty set to me for a long time.

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by njg425 on Jan 3, 2012 9:39 PM PST reply actions