2009 1^st Round Mock Draft: 5/5/08

1)   Kansas City Chiefs: Hunter Cantwell – QB, Louisville

2)   Cincinnati Bengals: Fili Moala – DT, USC

3)   Baltimore Ravens: Michael Oher – OT, Mississippi

4)   San Francisco 49’ers: Matthew Stafford – QB, Georgia

5)   Miami Dolphins: Rey Maualuga – LB, USC

6)      Atlanta Falcons: James Laurinaitis – LB, laceName>OhiolaceName> laceType>StatelaceType>

7)      St. Louis Rams: Malcolm Jenkins – CB, laceName>OhiolaceName> laceType>StatelaceType>

8)      Denver Broncos: Demetrius Byrd – WR, LSU

9)      Detroit Lions: Victor Harris – CB, Va Tech

10)  Philadelphia Eagles (via Carolina Panthers): Duke Robinson – OG, Oklahoma

11)  NY Jets: Tyson Jackson – DE, LSU

12)  Oakland Raiders: Max Unger – OT, Oregon

13)  Chicago Bears: Curtis Painter – QB, Purdue

14)  Arizona Cardinals: Michael Johnson – DE/OLB, Ga Tech

15)  Houston Texans: Arian Foster – RB, Tennessee

16)  Philadelphia Eagles: Travis Beckum – TE, Wisconsin

17)  Buffalo Bills: Mike Mickens – CB, Cincinnati

18)  Tennessee Titans: Brian Robiskie – WR, laceName>OhiolaceName> laceType>StatelaceType>

19)  Washington Redskins: Brian Cushing – LB, USC

20)  Cleveland Browns: James Davis – RB, Clemson

21)  Green Bay Packers: Terrance Taylor – DT, Michigan

22)  laceName>TampalaceName> laceType>BaylaceType> Buccaneers: Phil Loadholt – OT, Oklahoma

23)  Minnesota Vikings: Alex Boone – OT, laceName>OhiolaceName> laceType>StatelaceType>

24)  Seattle Seahawks: Jeremy Perry – OG, laceName>OregonlaceName> laceType>StatelaceType>

25)  Pittsburgh Steelers: Demonte’ Bolden – DT/DE, Tennessee

26)  New Orleans Saints: Ryan Purvis – TE, laceName>BostonlaceName> laceType>CollegelaceType>

27)  San Diego Chargers: William Moore – S, Missouri

28)  Indianapolis Colts: Jeff Owens – DT, Georgia

29)  NY Giants: Darry Beckwith – LB, LSU

30)  Jacksonville Jaguars: Nic Harris – S, Oklahoma

31)  Dallas Cowboys: Brian Orakpo – DE/OLB, Texas

32)  New England Patriots: Tim Jamison – DE/OLB, Michigan

 

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I hope we come in 30th place, or better!!!

John Michael William B.

Name: Jonathan Luigs  College: Arkansas     Number: 63 Height: 6-4   Weight: 305 Position: C  Pos2: OG Class/Draft Year: rSr/2009 40 Time: 5.36      40 Low:    40 High:    Projected Round: 2  Stock:     Rated number 2 out of 47 C's     42 / 1678 TOTAL

Combine Results		Pro Day Results
Combine Invite:  Height: 6036 Weight: 305 40 Yrd Dash:  20 Yrd Dash:  10 Yrd Dash:	225 Lb. Bench Reps:  Vertical Jump:  Broad Jump:  20 Yrd Shuttle:  3-Cone Drill:	Dates:  Height: 6036 Weight: 305 40 Yrd Dash:  20 Yrd Dash:  10 Yrd Dash:	225 Lb. Bench Reps:  Vertical Jump:  Broad Jump:  20 Yrd Shuttle:  3-Cone Drill:

Draft Scout Snapshot: .

Overview   Only a junior, Luigs is already viewed as one of the more promising center prospects in the country. While Arkansas features two of the nation's best runners in Darren McFadden and Felix Jones, Luigs is an integral part of the Razorbacks' success. Perhaps most impressive is Luigs' proficiency as a pass blocker, especially considering how Arkansas has relied on the running game throughout his career. Whether he returns for his senior campaign or elects to leave early, Luigs will be among the first interior line prospects drafted.

Analysis   Positives: Prototype size for the position. ... Rare athleticism. ... Good burst off the snap and can block on the move. ... Gets to the second level quickly as both a run and pass blocker. ... Good initial quickness as a pass blocker. ... Settles well and plays with good balance. ... Equally effective snapping in the shotgun or traditional quarterback exchange. ... Cerebral player who makes the line calls and adjusts well to unexpected blitzes and defensive alignments. Negatives: Relies on quickness and technique rather than pure strength to generate movement at the point of attack and can be stalemated by bigger, stronger defenders. ... Struggles to remain engaged with defenders when blocking at the second level.

2006 Season   Luigs established himself as one of the top centers in the nation with a standout sophomore campaign at the heart of the Razorbacks’ offensive line. He was one of six finalists for the Rimington Award, presented annually to the nation’s best center. Luigs was the only sophomore and one of just two underclassmen (the other was a junior) among the finalists for the prestigious honor. He earned third-team All-America honors from The Associated press and first-team sophomore All-America honors from CollegeFootballNews.com. He earned first-team All-SEC honors from league coaches and The Associated Press after helping the Razorbacks lead the SEC and rank fourth in the nation with 228.5 rushing yards per game. In addition for only the third time in SEC history and the 38th time in NCAA history, Arkansas featured two 1,000-yard running backs (Darren McFadden – 1,647, Felix Jones – 1,168) on the same team. McFadden finished the season 10th in the NCAA in rushing yardage (117.6 ypg) and captured the 2006 Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the nation’s best running back. McFadden also finished as the Heisman Trophy runner-up as a sophomore. Luigs also was at the center of an offensive front that cleared the way for 13 100-yard rushing performances in 14 games and allowed only nine sacks in 14 games (0.64) to rank second nationally in fewest sacks allowed. He graded out at a team-high 89.7 percent, including team-best clips of 85.1 percent in run blocking and 97.1 percent in pass blocking. He recorded a perfect 100-percent clip in pass blocking in six games (Vanderbilt, Alabama, SEMO, ULM, Tennessee and Florida). He tallied 34 knockdowns on the season including seven outings of three or more knockdown blocks. – Luigs started the season opener against No. 3 USC at center. He graded out at a team-high 94 percent including grades of 91 percent and 97 percent, respectively, on running and passing plays. He tallied one knockdown against the Trojans. He carded a grade of 81 percent including a 95-percent clip on pass plays in a UA win over Utah State. He recorded three knockdowns in the non-conference victory and helped the Hogs rack up 279 yards rushing including 184 from Darren McFadden. He played all 58 offensive snaps in the Razorbacks’ win over Vanderbilt. He posted a perfect 100-percent grade in pass blocking and finished with a total grade of 82 percent. He racked up three knockdown blocks against the Commodores. Luigs played what Arkansas head coach Houston Nutt called his “best game as a Razorback” in Arkansas’ double-overtime win over No. 22 Alabama. He earned Hogwired.com Offensive Player of the Week honors after tallying a grade of 94 percent (90 run, 100 pass) against the Crimson Tide. It was the second-consecutive perfect grade for Luigs in the passing game. He also tallied two knockdown blocks and carded a team-best five (of five) rating while clearing the way for 172 yards rushing. He was superb for the second-consecutive game playing all 56 offensive snaps paving the way for the Razorbacks’ 27-10 upset of No. 2 Auburn. Luigs earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors for his performance. He graded out at a team-high 94 percent and earned a five rating against the Tigers. He carded a 95-percent clip on running plays and a 90-percent grade on passing plays. He tallied a team-high five knockdowns while clearing the way for 279 yards rushing including a pair of 100-yard rushers (McFadden and Felix Jones). Luigs scored a grade of 92 percent on 28 snaps in the Hogs’ win over Southeast Missouri State. He tallied an 85-percent grade on running plays and a perfect 100-percent mark on passing plays against the Redhawks. He tallied three knockdowns in helping the Hogs rush for 381 yards and earn two 100-yard rushers (Michael Smith and Jones). He tallied a grade of 91 percent (90 run, 94 pass) in the Razorbacks’ 38-3 win over Ole Miss. He played 47 snaps and earned three knockdown blocks against the Rebels. He was solid on 47 snaps in the Razorbacks’ win over Louisiana-Monroe. He helped the Hogs rack up 331 yards rushing including two 100-yard rushing performances (Jones and McFadden). He tallied a grade of 91 percent (86 run, 100 pass) against the Warhawks. The 100-percent pass grade was the fourth perfect clip on pass blocking on the season. Luigs was the anchor of a Razorbacks’ offensive front that cleared the way for a 219-yard rushing performance by McFadden in Arkansas’ 26-20 win over South Carolina. He recorded four knockdowns against the Gamecocks. He logged 65 snaps in Arkansas’ 31-14 win over No. 13 Tennessee. Luigs earned a 91-percent clip on rushing plays and a perfect 100-percent grade on passing plays. He tallied an overall grade of 93 percent, but didn’t earn a knockdown. Arkansas racked up 425 yards of total offense, including 259 yards rushing, against the Volunteers. The Hogs didn’t allow a sack in the win. Luigs was solid in Arkansas’ 28-14 win over Mississippi State. He tallied three knockdown blocks against the Bulldogs. In addition, Arkansas’ offensive front didn’t allow a sack for the fourth-consecutive game. He played all 61 snaps against No. 9 LSU and helped the Hogs rack up 298 yards rushing including 182 by McFadden and 137 by Jones. He tallied a 95-percent grade on pass blocking and one knockdown block against the Tigers. Luigs recorded a team-high grade of 85 percent, including a perfect 100-percent clip in pass blocking against No. 4 Florida in the SEC Championship Game. He tallied two knockdown blocks against the Gators. Luigs added two more knockdowns to his total and helped lead the way for 232 yards on the ground against No. 7 Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl. He helped Jones rack up a career-high 150 yards rushing against the Badgers. 12/31/07 - Luigs was named the Rimington Trophy winner as the nation’s top center. Luigs has cleared the way for a school record 3,561 yards, which ranks third nationally at 296.8 yards per game. He graded out at 90.4 percent for the season, including 96.9 percent on passing plays and 86.1 percent on running plays. - Arkansas Football 12/31/07 - PLAYERS TO WATCH: C Jonathan Luigs - The Cotton Bowl could also be the final college game for Luigs, a junior who won the Rimington Trophy given to college football's top center. Luigs is a second-team AP All-American who anchored the line that cleared the way for Arkansas' outstanding running game the past three seasons. 12/15/07 - Arkansas center Jonathan Luigs is trying to learn more about his NFL prospects, but his father says he's inclined to return as a Razorback for his senior season. "Right now he's leaning toward coming back, but he's just keeping his options open just in case," Gary Luigs said Friday night. "He's concentrating on the bowl game." Jonathan Luigs was this year's recipient of the Rimington Trophy, given to college football's top center. College players can complete forms that are submitted to an NFL advisory committee, which estimates where a player might be taken in the draft. Luigs, listed at 307 pounds and 6-foot-4 at the beginning of this season, redshirted his first season at Arkansas in 2004 after being recruited from Pulaski Academy at Little Rock, so he has another year of college eligibility left. "We're getting evaluated by the NFL to see where he might be projected to go in the draft -- and make a decision from there," Gary Luigs said. "He graduated this week, actually. ... I figure that's as big an accomplishment as anything he's done." - AP Sports 12/07/07 - 2007 Walter Camp First Team All-American: Center Jonathan Luigs is the centerpiece of a University of Arkansas offensive line that has cleared the way for the SEC's top rushing attack (296.8 yards per game) which ranks third in the nation The junior is riding a streak of 28 consecutive starts at center for the Razorbacks and leads the offensive line with a 90.4 percent grade average including team-leading averages in run (86.1 percent) and pass (96.9 percent) blocking. He cleared the way for two 1,000-yard rushers in Darren McFadden (1,725) and Felix Jones (1,117). - Arkansas Sports 12/06/07 - 2007 Rimington Trophy Award WINNER: University of Arkansas center Jonathan Luigs is the recipient of the 2007 Rimington Trophy, given annually to the nation's most outstanding center in college football. The announcement was made today by the Rimington committee. Luigs will be recognized as the winner at The Home Depot College Football Awards show, broadcast live on ESPN, in Orlando, Florida on December 6, 2007. The annual Rimington Trophy awards banquet will be held at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 12, 2008. "This is a tremendous eye opener for me especially when I look at the history of the trophy and the distinguished lists of winners. It is an honor to be mentioned in the same circle and even bigger honor to receive the trophy", said Jonathan Luigs. Luigs is the centerpiece of a University of Arkansas offensive line that has cleared the way for the SEC's top rushing attack (296.8 yards per game) which ranks third in the nation The junior is riding a streak of 28 consecutive starts at center for the Razorbacks and leads the offensive line with a 90.4 percent grade average including team-leading averages in run (86.1 percent) and pass (96.9 percent) blocking. He cleared the way for two 1,000-yard rushers in Darren McFadden (1,725) and Felix Jones (1,117). Luigs has already been honored with the SEC’s Jacobs Blocking Trophy, as a Rivals first-team All-American and as an SEC Coaches’ and AP All-SEC first-team honoree. - Arkansas Football

DewtheMathis (5/5/2008)

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You really think that the Cowboys will be that good this year?  I wonder if PacMan Jones gets reinstated the impact he'll make to that secondary?  They never really replaced the CB they gave us last year in depth.  I have a lot of questions about the Cowboys I don't think they'll win the Divison if the Giants can continue on with the level of play they finished in the Super Bowl.  The Eagles won't play with an 8-8 record again this year, though they got a WR in the draft it wasn't the T.O. / Donte Stallworth player the fans & McNabb really demanded from the organization for this year.  Especially with a staff of great veterans that is aging into retirement in a couple of years if not sooner.  The Redskins are hopeless in my opinion.  Same thing every year from them a bunch of hype turned into nothing, and they had a hall of fame coach now who do they have?  I think the Cowboys will compete for 2nd place in the NFC East.  That division is almost as hard as ours! 

I hope we come in 30th place, or better!!!

Yes, I think the Cowboys will be that good this year.  Even if Pacman doesn't make a big contribution this year, they've still improved.  I also expect their offense to be as good as it was last season.  My only real question is which Giants team will we see?  Their 2007 Regular season or their 2007 Playoff team?

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I think if we were to look at Centers in Round #1, it'd be Alex mack out of Cal.  He's more of an athletic type, much like Meester.

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