Senior Bowl Player Analysis Round Up

Here’s various updates on some of the prospects the Panthers may be interested in. You can link to them here and here to read the full reports.

I had a feature on WR Adarius Bowman who seems to have a case of the drops.

• Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma State.  Also with a case of the drops.

I don’t want to hear that. We have enough WR’s who can drop the ball. Here's one who didn't have the drops:

Andre Caldwell/WR/Florida: Caldwell was fluid and caught the ball well all day long. He lacks the speed to beat opponents downfield yet found the open seam in the defense all day.

Several scouts are giving good reports on this WR:

Dexter Jackson/WR/Appalachian State: Limas Sweed's injury opened the door for Jackson, who wasted no time making his mark. Jackson displayed terrific route-running skills and reliable hands. Early in the day he made an acrobatic 40-yard reception for a touchdown.

More WR action:

Virginia Tech wideout Eddie Royal showed good change of direction skills and made a lot of big plays. Cal's Lavelle Hawkins looked really smooth, running excellent routes and just seeming to get open a lot. He also caught a nice touchdown pass against Terrell Thomas in 1-on-1's.

Check out the reports on the tackles, starting with my new favorite:

Chris Williams/OT/Vanderbilt: Williams looked good at left tackle most of the day and effectively stopped many of the South's top pass rushers. He also played with a nasty disposition, which impressed coaches.

Gotta love that nasty disposition! Here's four more getting a lot of looks.

USC offensive tackle Sam Baker displayed good use of his hands and nice footwork. He especially stood out in pass protection against speed rushers.

Not only is Nebraska offensive tackle Carl Nicks one of the most physically impressive players in Mobile but he did a good job of stonewalling Chris Ellis in 11-on-11's and showcased a physical and sometimes nasty demeanor.

Newberry offensive tackle Heath Benedict looked very good today. Benedict, who is lean and athletic and carries his weight well, was dominant at times in "The Pit" (just ask Wallace Gilberry) and he definitely lived up to his reputation for being physical and aggressive.

Despite having all the physical tools you could ask for Clemson offensive tackle Barry Richardson really struggled in both 1-on-1's and 11-on-11's.

I know the Panthers don’t really need a QB but this guy is interesting at 6’6":

Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware: Flacco is the most physically gifted passer at the Senior Bowl and he showed why today. He effortlessly tossed the deep passes and put speed on the outs, two throws he must complete at the next level.

Here’s a possibility at safety:

Michigan safety Jamar Adams really casts an imposing figure on the field and he delivered a big hit in 7-on-7's late in the practice.

This guy plays both safety & corner and has an NFL pedigree (his cousin is the Chargers DB who lead the NFL in INT's this season)
   

• I was covering the North practice yesterday but I heard all about how good Tennessee St. cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie looked and he certainly lived up to the hype today. A smooth athlete with quick feet and fluid hips, Rodgers-Cromartie saw action at both safety and corner and made an amazing interception, displaying excellent leaping ability, hands and ball skills. This guy is the real deal!

He's getting rave reviews from everybody.

I’ll be watching this game tomorrow and blogging if you want to check in with me.