DRAFT GRADES &
UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

UDFA lists will be updated as the players sign with teams.
2008 NFC West BY TEAM


NFC West
Arizona      

DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.16 CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State: Fast and special player at value. Grade: B+.
2.50 DE Calais Campbell, Miami: Great talent but questionable motor. Grade: C-.
3.81 WR Early Doucet, LSU: Smooth wide out should contribute early from the slot. Grade: B.
4.116 DE Kenny Iwebema, Iowa: Not real productive at Iowa but has talent. Grade: C+.
5.149 RB Tim Hightower, Richmond: Small-school power back with 4.5 speed Grade: C-.
6.185 DE Chris Harrington, Texas A&M: Nephew of NFL'er Dave Elmendorf, good motor. Grade: C+.
7.225 OT Brandon Keith, Northern Iowa: Tough OL sleeper has a nasty mean streak. Grade: C-.

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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:

OL Hercules Satele, Hawaii'
DL Keilen Dykes, West Virginia
T Thaddeus Coleman, Mississippi Valley State
QB Anthony Morelli, Penn State
DL Bryan Robinson, Wesley College
OG Carlton Medder, Florida
FB Dionte Johnson, Ohio State
S Dennis Keyes, U.C.L.A.
LB Ali Highsmith, L.S.U.
WR Lance Long, Miss. State
OL Peter Clifford, Michigan State
DE Jason Banks, Grambling
CB Marcus Brown, McNeese State


Seattle      

DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
2.25 DE Lawrence Jackson, Southern Cal: Nice pass rusher who plays better than he times. Grade: B-.
2.38 TE John Carlson, Notre Dame: Solid end is good blocker who can catch. Grade: B.
4.121 DT Red Bryant, Texas A&M: Tough and mean run stuffer should play. Grade: B+.
5.163 RB Owen Schmitt, West Virginia: Can help out as short-yardage runner and blocker. Grade: C-.
6.189 DE Tyler Schmitt, San Diego State: Strictly a long snapper, but is good at it. Grade: C.
7.233 RB Justin Forsett, California: Shifty runner has skills to contribute. Grade: C+.
7.235 PK Brandon Coutu, Georgia: Kicking prospect likely to secure a job. Grade: C.

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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:

S Eric Wicks, West Virginia
FS Kelin Johnson, Georgia
CB DeMichael Dizer, Grambling State
OG Dustin Dickinson, Houston
SS Jamar Adams, Michigan
WR Travis Brown, New Mexico
CB Donovan Alexander, North Dakota
OT Will Robinson, San Diego State
OLB Matt Castelo, San Jose State
OLB David Hawthorne, T.C.U.
WR Anthony Russo, Washington
WR Michael Bumpus, Washington State


San Francisco     

DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.29 DT Kentwan Ballmer, North Carolina: Stocky athlete can stuff the run in 3-4. Grade: C+.
2.39 OG Chilo Rachal, Southern Cal: Mauling guard could help replace vets left in free agency. Grade: B+.
3.75 S Reggie Smith, Oklahoma: Playmaker lacks ideal speed but should upgrade secondary. Grade: B-.
4.107 OC Cody Wallace, Texas A&M: Has a chance to get playing time early. Grade: C.
6.174 WR Josh Morgan, Virginia Tech: Decent size and speed, start on special teams. Grade: C-.
7.214 LB Larry Grant, Ohio State: Raw workout warrior could develop over time. Grade: C.

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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:

OLB Ezra Butler, Nevada
TE Joe Jon Finley, Oklahoma
WR Cameron Colvin, Oregon
WR Robert Jordan, California
DE Louis Holmes, Arizona (OLB)
OL Brian De La Puente, California
S D.J. Parker, Virginia Tech
LB Lewis Baker, Oklahoma
LB Lance Brandenburg, Nebraska


St. Louis      

DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.2 DE Chris Long, Virginia: Smart and safe pick will bring leadership. Grade: A.
2.33 WR Donnie Avery, Houston: Speedy player will move on the turf. Grade: B.
3.65 OG John Greco, Toledo: Technician projects to multiple positions along the line. Grade: B-.
4.2 CB Justin King, Penn State: Great foot speed (4.3), but was toasted a lot in 2007. Grade: C+.
4.128 WR Keenan Burton, Kentucky: Good speed and hands could impact right away. Grade: C.
5.157 OG Roy Schuening, Oregon State: Tough mauler knows how to play. Grade: B-.
7.228 LB Chris Chamberlain, Tulsa: Safety/Backer tweener needs to find a position. Grade: C+.
7.252 LB David Vorbora, Idaho: Another undersized backer but Vobora could be ST'er. Grade: C-.

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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:

FB Brandon McAnderson, Kansas
OG Stephen Sene, Liberty
CB Justin McKinney, Kansas State
LB Vince Hall, Virginia Tech
LB Marc Magro, West Virginia
RB Yvenson Bernard, Oregon State
FB Doug Jones, Cincinnati
DT Josh Thompson, Auburn
WR Matt Caddell, Alabama
WR Joshua Hyman, Virginia Tech
DT Vernon Bryant, Hampton
DE Rodney Hardeway, Louisiana Lafayette


also see:

AFC East UDFA Signings

AFC North UDFA Signings

AFC South UDFA Signings

AFC West UDFA Signings

NFC East UDFA Signings

NFC North UDFA Signings

NFC South UDFA Signings

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