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SayNoToDMC

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Maybe you should, as that's nowhere near what I said. I will stand by my correctly expressed sentiment: if you purport to know ANYTHING about these kids right now, or how they will pan out, and are willing to bitch and moan and say things like "this draft is an abomination",

You remind me of the fat guy from the Jets draft blunder video, who trusts the Jets actually knew something while passing on Marino. I can picture you in a crowd saying "stop booing, you guys don't know ANYTHING about Kyle Brady"

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dbatesman

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Maybe you should, as that's nowhere near what I said. I will stand by my correctly expressed sentiment: if you purport to know ANYTHING about these kids right now, or how they will pan out, and are willing to bitch and moan and say things like "this draft is an abomination",

Joke's on you. stoicsentry spends more time in the film room than anyone.

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pointman

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How come teams like the Steelers, Niners, and Ravens consistently get players in the 4th that should've went in the 2nd, and guys in the 5th that were supposed to go in the 3rd, and so on. But we consistently take guys in the 3rd that should've went in the 6th and so on.

And those teams are always good, and we always suck. Really, is it that hard!?!?!

Simple, cause those ratings are done by hacks. 

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  • 5'11"HEIGHT
  • 32 1/2"ARM LENGTH
  • 203LBS.WEIGHT
  • 9"HANDS
OVERVIEW

Prepped in Florida. Began his college career at Joliet Junior College (Ill.) in 2010, appearing in 10 games and recording 21 tackles, four pass breakups and three interceptions with 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack. In '11, tallied 37-7-2 in seven games with one-half tackle for loss. Moved on to Division II Northwest Missouri State in '12, lining up opposite his brother at the cornerback spots. In 13 starts, he totaled 38-5-5 with one tackle for loss. Had two interceptions in his Bearcat debut against East Central, including a 38-yard touchdown return. Also had two punt returns for 27 yards. Registered 36-11-1 with one tackle for loss and a fumble return for a touchdown in '13 (14 starts). Helped lead his school to the NCAA Division II football championship.

ANALYSIS STRENGTHS  Excellent size, musculature and body length. Nice balance and body control. Quick-footed to mirror off the line. Can flip his hips and run vertically. Good plant-and-drive quickness. Willing to step up and throw his weight around in run support. Has special-teams experience. Tough and durable. Competitive and motivated. WEAKNESSES  Has small hands. Lacks elite explosion and top-end speed. Ordinary leaping ability and ball skills to contend with taller high fliers. Faulty diagnostic skills -- processes slowly and reacts more than he anticipates. Gets caught squatting and peeking. Inconsistent tackler. Poor football aptitude -- requires extra reps to grasp complicated assignments. DRAFT PROJECTION  Rounds 5-6 BOTTOM LINE  Big, athletic, Division II standout and JUCO product whose size, length and physicality will appeal to teams in search of a developmental press corner. Could also be viewed as a potential safety conversion, but does not exhibit requisite instincts and dependability as a tackler. -Nolan Nawrocki
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Larz

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  Rounds 5-6 BOTTOM LINE  Big, athletic, Division II standout and JUCO product whose size, length and physicality will appeal to teams in search of a developmental press corner

 

 

sounds like a solid 6th rd pick

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Villain The Foe

Villain The Foe

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Brandon Dixon NFL Draft 2014: Highlights, Scouting Report for New York Jets CB By Ian Wharton, Featured Columnist Apr 14, 2014

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Brandon Dixon, CB, Northwest Missouri State (HT: 5’11.375”; WT: 199 lbs.)

New York Jets

Sixth Round: 195th Pick

NFL Comparison: Derek Cox, Cornerback, San Diego Chargers

 

 

 

Combine Weigh In Height Weight Arm Hand 5113 199 32¼" 8⅝"

ESPN.com

Combine Results 40-yard dash 10-yard split Vert Broad 3-Cone Shuttle 4.41 N/A 32½ 9'8" 7.15 4.27

ESPN.com

 

 

Positives

  • His height and weight are the NFL average for starting cornerbacks. Some teams won't consider cornerbacks that are shorter than 5’11”, and Dixon is comfortably over that threshold.
  • Demonstrates a sound backpedal with his quick feet and low stance. Staying low and balanced throughout his backpedal and transition when he changes directions helps limit wasted movement.
  • Changes directions quickly using his fluid hips, allowing him to focus on the quarterback, because he’s not trailing the receiver due to stiffness.
  • He reads the quarterback’s eyes well and does so consistently. In addition, he stays with his assigned receiver while tracking the ball, a trait that will translate to the NFL.
  • Being a primarily zone cornerback at Northwest Missouri State, Dixon played to his greatest strengths. His ability to effectively roam his assigned zone is impressive because it shows advanced awareness and understanding of space around him.
  • Great linear speed allows him to excel in Cover 3 zone. Combining his speed and fluidness, he can turn and run with almost any receiver.
  • Hard hitter that seeks out contact, which is rare for a cornerback. His ability to support the run is a nice bonus for defensive coordinators to work with.
  • Closes quickly on underneath routes. His anticipation and recognition of plays was solid in college and will be a big key to success if he can continue his quick mental processing.
  • Uses the sideline to his advantage, an indicator that he has good spatial awareness. He doesn’t give the quarterback or receiver much room to work with on the outside.
  • Could switch to safety if cornerback doesn’t work out. His positive traits translate to safety, and his concerns are lesser concerns at safety. 

     

 

 

Negatives

  • Playing at Northwest Missouri State, Dixon didn’t face NFL-caliber receivers, so his learning curve could be steep. Although it isn’t Dixon’s fault the competition level was low, his ability to be productive against much better athletes is a concern.
  • Being a linear athlete, he doesn’t have short-area quickness or burst. This limits his ability to consistently play man coverage, because he will lose positioning to the receiver quickly after the snap and cannot recover.
  • Tends to catch the ball with his body rather than his hands, which leads to drops. The fact he gets into position for a turnover so often is impressive and important; now he needs to take the next step and finish every opportunity.
  • His confidence can become shaken in man coverage, so he will have to learn to recover from being beaten, because it is inevitable. Young corners often have this problem, but it is fixable.
  • The pressure of the NFL is much different than the type of exposure he received at junior college and Division II football. This isn’t a character concern but a general concern as his environment drastically changes. 

     

 

 

 

Collegiate Statistics Year Team Tackles PD INT 2011 Joliet Juco 90 31 8 2012 NWMSU 38 10 5 2013 NWMSU 36 12 1

http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/

 

 

Personal Notes

  • Two-time All-American and All-MIAA pick in two seasons.
  • His brother, Brian Dixon, started at the opposite cornerback spot for Northwest Missouri State.
  • Transferred from Joliet Junior College before the 2012 season.
  • Twitter handle is @BDixs1. 

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Overall

Brandon Dixon is an unheralded player from a small DII football school, but that doesn’t mean he lacks NFL talent. His physical attributes and demeanor on the field are big assets, and Dixon has potential to become a very good NFL cornerback. His best fit is with a team that runs mostly zone coverage, where he can read and react to the quarterback.

 

Draft Projection: Fourth Round

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Jettington

Jettington

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To everyone complaining, are you all actually acquainted with all of these later round players? It seems the default reaction to any pick is to hate it after Amaro. Our secondary sucked last year, we were getting lit up, the more speed and more promising draftees the better; it beats scraping the bottom of the FA barrel for help at CB.

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dbatesman

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i feel like anytime someone complains about a pick they should be forced to name the guy they would've taken in their place.......this is just getting ridiculous, like anyone on this board has seen any of the 6th rounders play

#wannabescouts

Boy, you're gonna look dumb when The Official JN Re-Draft Thread opens.

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