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NFL scouts will be focusing on Doug Gabriel, a game-impacting receiver
that also instantaneously changes the momentum contests as a return
specialist. Gabriel, a nice sized wide out with solid size/speed numbers and receiving skills, had nine touchdowns during the 2002
season and an astounding 28.7-yard average per catch. His
27-yard return each kickoff is nothing to sneeze about either but before
everyone gets to happy about Gabriel and anoints him as a first round choice
lets not forget; he did only catch 22-passes in ten games last season. That said
a big senior season coupled with solid pre-draft workouts could push Gabriel
into the middle part of day one. His counterpart, Jimmy Fryzel, is
another nice sized receiver with a good head and a pass catcher
that constantly finds the open spot in the defense. A "go-to" guy that
plays with great focus and concentration, Fryzel lays out for the difficult
grab, displaying the ability to make the tough catch in contorted positions
but in the end is not fast enough to get separation down the field or big enough to be
considered a "possession receiver" and will end up a free agent. Tight
end Mario
Jackson is a solid athlete that breaks down well, blocks with
solid fundamentals and for the most part, displays solid hands when the ball is
thrown in his direction. Jackson lacks ideal tight end size and is rarely involved in
the passing offense; something he needs to change in ’01 if he wants draft
consideration. Passing to this trio is junior Ryan Schnieder; a live
armed quarterback with poise, patience and a signal caller that throws a
terrific deep ball. A tough guy that sits in the pocket and gets clobbered in
order to get the pass off, Schnieder sees the field, finds the open receiver and
makes good decisions. He lacks pocket passer size and has difficulty
seeing the passing lanes as he's just a hair over 6-feet. As a result he changes his point of release, which
adversely affects his accuracy. Brian Huff blocks up front and a strong
lineman, he
is effective blocking for both the running or passing game. Huff
looks rather unathletic but to his credit displays surprising skills sliding out
to protect the edge or blocking on the second level. A late round choice could
be in the offing for him.
Defensive lineman Elton Patterson is quick, athletic and a prospect with a
fluid change of direction that makes plays up the field or pursuing
laterally. Patterson breaks down well, fights with his hands and is rarely off
his feet. Measuring at barely 6-0/270 pounds, he reminds us of former
Nevada lineman James Cannida, the Tampa Bay Buccaneer that followed Tony Dungy to
the Colts. Like Cannida, there is a place for Patterson at the next level.
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