Senior Bowl Prospect Review - the Next 5

A couple days ago I posted the top five most impressive players from Senior Bowl gleaned from my tireless work ethic in the tape room pouring over practice and game coverage on the NFL Network.  Women are sexually attracted to this type of behavior.  Trust me. 

The following list comprises 6 through 10 of the most impressive players from the week in Mobile. These are the guys that "flashed" as Mike Mayock would say with a slight lisp.  

6.  Robert Ayers - Tennessee - DE - 2nd/3rd Round Grade

Ayers made plays all week long in practice and followed up with 3 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a TFL in the game.  Ayers showed speed and strength in one-on-ones, and also showed he's an effective bull-rusher with excellent size for a defensive end (6'3" 270lbs).  Underachieved during his career at Tennessee - didn't start until his senior season and only tallied 9 sacks in 48 career games.  Scouts think Ayers may be a late bloomer with his best play ahead of him at the next level.  His performance at the Senior Bowl likely solidified the opinion.  He's not related to Bill Ayers either, so that's got to be a plus right?

7.  Kraig Urbik - Wisconsin - OG - 2nd/3rd Round Grade

A monster guard prospect at 6'7" 332.  The size that just floats Andy's Reid's boat.  Too bad he's known more as a powerful mauler rather than a nimble pass protector.  I thought Urbik was one of the most impressive linemen all week in one-on-one drills.  The scouting reports all reference poor footwork, yet Urbik's footwork was there all week.  Interesting because Urbik has experience at both guard and right tackle.  Four year starter who may plug right in as a starter in the NFL.   

Interesting to note:  His name indicates that he may have played bass for Autobahn during their reunion tour in Malibu (Scouts must confirm).  

8.  Evander "Ziggy" Hood - Missouri - DT - 2nd Round Grade

Lots of good defensive tackle prospects in Mobile.  Lots of them.  Almost a shame the Birds don't really need one.  Hood showed the best spin move in practices, looked like he could use his hands well, and grunted through drills like a 295-pound Venus Williams.  I like the grunters. Brodrick Bunkley was the king of all grunters during the 2006 combine.  Look how he's turning out.  Hood's a one-gap DT who may have to add a little bulk at the next level (again, 295lbs). Was a consistently productive college player, but never really broke into elite status.  

9.  Larry English - Northern Illinois - DE - 2nd Round Grade

English's scouting report reads much like Trent Cole's did in 2005 with the scout's thoughts that he'd have to switch to the OLB position to be effective in the NFL. English has a checkered injury history but his production speaks for itself - 57 TFL and 32.5 sacks in 50 collegiate games.  English is currently projected anywhere from a second to fourth round pick.

English made plays all week in practice; he also made plays against projected top-10 pick Michael Oher during the game.  His play didn't show up on the stat sheet, but English made an impression.  

10.  William Beatty - Connecticut - OT - 1st/2nd Round Grade

Beatty is not a physically imposing guy for a left tackle at 6'6" 310lbs, but the upside is there to add more bulk to that frame.  The criticism going into the week was Beatty's lack of strength and his inability to consistently run block effectively.  He was bullrushed early and often in practice but showed the mental acuity to adjust and learn from his mistakes.  During Saturday's contest, Beatty showed his wares as a pass protector, but also proved he can run block against elite competition.  Beatty may not be a dominating one-on-one run blocker but his athleticism allows him to be a game changer if he gets free in the second level.  With his pass blocking prowess, you better believe Andrew Reid has this guy on his radar.