****Official 2010 NFL Draft Thread****

[Irish Jet]

There's a heck of a pick by the Lions.

[GreenBeans]

Scouting Report: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise St.

by Clint Clearwater

NFL Draft Analyst

March 12, 2010

Ht: 5'10 Wt: 194 40: 4.42

Strengths: Very athletic and possesses good speed. Has good agility. Exceptional ability to mirror receivers. Has truly gifted footwork. Has very fluid hips and looks extremely comfortable in backpedal. He can change direction very easily. Looks comfortable going one on one with receivers. Can play well in both zone and man coverages. He possesses great instincts and can anticipate routes well. He baits the quarterback a lot, because he has the agility to recover and make a play on the ball (risky but often rewarding). Can play bump and run. He is physical at the line of scrimmage. Has good ball skills and shows good awareness. Great punt returner, flashes good bursts of agility. Can be a good blitzer for a CB. He seems to make big plays during critical games. He is a natural playmaker with great experience.

Weaknesses: Not a good contributor in the run game. Inconsistent tackler. He occasionally does not take proper angles. Needs to learn not to over-pursue, but to run under control when attempting to tackle. He often takes unnecessary risks. He does not have elite size.

Summary: Kyle Wilson's draft stock has soared since the Senior Bowl. He displayed extremely fluid hips and showed that he was able to change direction very easily without losing speed. He had a great week in Mobile, Alabama and his draft stock has been rising ever since. Throughout the season he has been very impressive; showing that he play well in both press and zone coverages and that he has great ball skills. He is very competitive and has tremendous agility to make plays on the football. The only real weaknesses I see are his run support skills. He will not help out a whole lot in the running game. He often takes poor angles and over-pursues the ball carrier. He also gambles in coverage, a lot. He loves to bait the quarterback in order to get an interception. This is definitely not a weakness, but he occasionally takes a lot of unnecessary risks that will have any coach upset if and when he gives up a big play. Overall, I only have two cornerbacks in this year's draft with a 1st round grade and they are: Joe Haden of Florida and Kyle Wilson of Boise St. Wilson is an extremely talented cornerback who looks very polished and should be able to contribute very early in his NFL career.

Draft Projection: Top 25

http://www.thefootballexpert.com/scouting-reports/kyle-wilson-cb-boise-st.html

[foster256]

Great pick for Lions

[Integrity28]

Jets pick up another cornerback

Posted by Mike Florio on April 22, 2010 10:38 PM ET

With Darrelle Revis already in the fold and Antonio Cromartie arriving via trade, the Jets have added to their strength by adding another cornerback with the 29th pick in round one of the 2010 draft.

They have picked Boise State's Kyle Wilson.

The Browns reportedly were wrestling with the question of whether to take Haden or Kyle Wilson with the seventh overall pick.

Awesome.

[aec4]

WOW! We can send more heads now and have the best coverage.

Remember all those colts receivers running rings around our guys in the AFC Championship game?

THING OF THE PAST.

[Midget Love 20]

Jimmy Clausen could go to Indy...may be a perfect situation for him to sit behind Peyton

[lamont_jordan_rules]

... great pick!!! ...

... f'in pumped!!! ...

l_j_r

[nycdan]

Even Prisco can't spin this negatively:

No. 27: Patriots select: Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers Grade

Analysis: The Patriots traded down and still got a quality corner. They keep getting younger in the secondary, which they needed to do. He will join Darius Butler as two young corners. B

No. 28: Dolphins select: Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State Grade

Analysis: The Dolphins needed help on their front line and they landed a good, solid player. He migth not be a star, but in their 3-4 defense he is perfect. B

No. 29: Jets select: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State Grade

Analysis: The rich get richer. Go ahead and try and throw against their secondary. He will be the nickel corner with Revis and Cromartie. They will blitz even more.

[StraightCash]

Scouting Report: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise St.

by Clint Clearwater

NFL Draft Analyst

March 12, 2010

Ht: 5'10 Wt: 194 40: 4.42

Strengths: Very athletic and possesses good speed. Has good agility. Exceptional ability to mirror receivers. Has truly gifted footwork. Has very fluid hips and looks extremely comfortable in backpedal. He can change direction very easily. Looks comfortable going one on one with receivers. Can play well in both zone and man coverages. He possesses great instincts and can anticipate routes well. He baits the quarterback a lot, because he has the agility to recover and make a play on the ball (risky but often rewarding). Can play bump and run. He is physical at the line of scrimmage. Has good ball skills and shows good awareness. Great punt returner, flashes good bursts of agility. Can be a good blitzer for a CB. He seems to make big plays during critical games. He is a natural playmaker with great experience.

Weaknesses: Not a good contributor in the run game. Inconsistent tackler. He occasionally does not take proper angles. Needs to learn not to over-pursue, but to run under control when attempting to tackle. He often takes unnecessary risks. He does not have elite size.

Summary: Kyle Wilson's draft stock has soared since the Senior Bowl. He displayed extremely fluid hips and showed that he was able to change direction very easily without losing speed. He had a great week in Mobile, Alabama and his draft stock has been rising ever since. Throughout the season he has been very impressive; showing that he play well in both press and zone coverages and that he has great ball skills. He is very competitive and has tremendous agility to make plays on the football. The only real weaknesses I see are his run support skills. He will not help out a whole lot in the running game. He often takes poor angles and over-pursues the ball carrier. He also gambles in coverage, a lot. He loves to bait the quarterback in order to get an interception. This is definitely not a weakness, but he occasionally takes a lot of unnecessary risks that will have any coach upset if and when he gives up a big play. Overall, I only have two cornerbacks in this year's draft with a 1st round grade and they are: Joe Haden of Florida and Kyle Wilson of Boise St. Wilson is an extremely talented cornerback who looks very polished and should be able to contribute very early in his NFL career.

Draft Projection: Top 25

http://www.thefootballexpert.com/scouting-reports/kyle-wilson-cb-boise-st.html

AKA ideal Jets Nickel.... plays physical at the line, mirrors receivers well, and is a good blitzer..

[Mr.Revis]

I dont understand how you guys are happy with this pick. Why didnt we get our franchise pass rusher? Why did we get a nickel corner in the first? Why? Sergio Kindle is beast man.

[GreenBeans]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d817a77bc&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Gil Brandt says...

Tier Three (21-30 listed alphabetically)

Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

6-foot-2, 225 pounds

Missed most of the 2009 season and didn't work out at the combine. A big receiver with good hands, and he also has return ability. Has top-10 talent.

Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

6-5

[neckdemon]

Scouting Report: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise St.

by Clint Clearwater

NFL Draft Analyst

March 12, 2010

Ht: 5'10 Wt: 194 40: 4.42

Strengths: Very athletic and possesses good speed. Has good agility. Exceptional ability to mirror receivers. Has truly gifted footwork. Has very fluid hips and looks extremely comfortable in backpedal. He can change direction very easily. Looks comfortable going one on one with receivers. Can play well in both zone and man coverages. He possesses great instincts and can anticipate routes well. He baits the quarterback a lot, because he has the agility to recover and make a play on the ball (risky but often rewarding). Can play bump and run. He is physical at the line of scrimmage. Has good ball skills and shows good awareness. Great punt returner, flashes good bursts of agility. Can be a good blitzer for a CB. He seems to make big plays during critical games. He is a natural playmaker with great experience.

Weaknesses: Not a good contributor in the run game. Inconsistent tackler. He occasionally does not take proper angles. Needs to learn not to over-pursue, but to run under control when attempting to tackle. He often takes unnecessary risks. He does not have elite size.

Summary: Kyle Wilson's draft stock has soared since the Senior Bowl. He displayed extremely fluid hips and showed that he was able to change direction very easily without losing speed. He had a great week in Mobile, Alabama and his draft stock has been rising ever since. Throughout the season he has been very impressive; showing that he play well in both press and zone coverages and that he has great ball skills. He is very competitive and has tremendous agility to make plays on the football. The only real weaknesses I see are his run support skills. He will not help out a whole lot in the running game. He often takes poor angles and over-pursues the ball carrier. He also gambles in coverage, a lot. He loves to bait the quarterback in order to get an interception. This is definitely not a weakness, but he occasionally takes a lot of unnecessary risks that will have any coach upset if and when he gives up a big play. Overall, I only have two cornerbacks in this year's draft with a 1st round grade and they are: Joe Haden of Florida and Kyle Wilson of Boise St. Wilson is an extremely talented cornerback who looks very polished and should be able to contribute very early in his NFL career.

Draft Projection: Top 25

http://www.thefootballexpert.com/scouting-reports/kyle-wilson-cb-boise-st.html

this kid sound slike he has some skillset. and the fact that he was able to pump out 25 reps on the benchpress is outstanding. learning from revis this kid will be a playmaker.....

[GreenBeans]

I dont understand how you guys are happy with this pick. Why didnt we get our franchise pass rusher? Why did we get a nickel corner in the first? Why? Sergio Kindle is beast man.

http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/multimedia/video/2154-ny-jets-2010-draft-first-pick-kyle-wilson-college-highlights

[Irish Jet]

I dont understand how you guys are happy with this pick. Why didnt we get our franchise pass rusher? Why did we get a nickel corner in the first? Why? Sergio Kindle is beast man.

There's always next year for pass rushers. Pace and Taylor are more than good enough for this season.

Also, don't discount the fact that with better coverage come better blitz packages.

Ryan knows what he's doing.

[serphnx]

I am seriously sitting here laughing at opposing QBs.

But I also feel bad for Sanchez. At least before he could throw to Cotchery, but now Cotch is gonna be blanketed all practice long too. Oh well, at least in practice you don't have to worry about getting hit. Not the case for Brady and Manning (heh heh).

There are going to be a lot of QBs that will have trouble completing a pass, like Carson Palmer's problems in the playoffs. With Jenkins eating up the entire middle, pretty much everybody is forced to run outside most of the time now...what a frightening defense...and there are still picks left!

[Irish Jet]

Guys, if you think Wilson is going to walk right in and cover Jericho Cotchery, you're delusional.

The WR's are still better, mostly because they're all proven. We have no idea how this kid will adjust, for now though I love the pick.

[Integrity28]

There's always next year for pass rushers. Pace and Taylor are more than good enough for this season.

Also, don't discount the fact that with better coverage come better blitz packages.

Ryan knows what he's doing.

Blitzing + 3 great corners = we'll get our sacks.

Our most exploitable issue with our defense last season was the depth of the secondary.

Revis, Cromartie, Kyle Wilson, Jim Leonard, Brodney Pool + Safety to be named later >>>> Revis, Lito, Strickland, Jim Leonard, Rhodes

This is a terrific selection, considering we didn't have to move up for it.

[SMC]

I dont understand how you guys are happy with this pick. Why didnt we get our franchise pass rusher? Why did we get a nickel corner in the first? Why? Sergio Kindle is beast man.

Kindle isn't a franchise pass rusher. Franchise pass rushers aren't drafted at the end of the 1st.

Rex loves cover corners. They are the foundation of his defense.

Wilson will see more time of the field in 2010 than Kindle ever would. Seriously. Who's Kindle bumping in pass rusher situations? Pace? Taylor?

Wilson makes the Jets defense better right now.

[GreenBeans]

Kindle isn't a franchise pass rusher. Franchise pass rushers aren't drafted at the end of the 1st.

Rex loves cover corners. They are the foundation of his defense.

Wilson will see more time of the field in 2010 than Kindle ever would. Seriously. Who's Kindle bumping in pass rusher situations? Pace? Taylor?

Wilson makes the Jets defense better right now.

+1 - exactly right

[Kleckineau]

Tale of the tape: Haden vs. Wilson

By Doug Farrar Apr 16, 1:31 pm EDT

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As NFL receivers get bigger and faster, and more of them are put on the field in creative formations, the importance of the shutdown cornerback (that always-endangered species) might be more important than ever. The Defensive Player of the Year award was won by Charles Woodson(notes), with fellow cornerback Darrelle Revis(notes) finishing second in voting.

This draft class presents two players with extensive experience in man coverage, and several below them who operated primarily in zone coverage shells against spread offenses. Of course, the best can play both, and that’s what Joe Haden and Kyle Wilson have in common. Who comes out on top in our tale of the tape?:

Joe Haden, Florida

Haden

Height: 5-11

Weight: 193

40 time: 4.52

Short shuttle: 4.34

3-cone: 6.94

Vertical: 35”

Broad jump: 10’05”

225lb bench: 18

Starts: 40

Tackles: 218

INTs: 8

INT yards: 166

Passes defensed: 34

Forced fumbles: 3

Kyle Wilson, Boise State

Wilson

Height: 5-10

Weight: 194

40 time: 4.43

Short shuttle: 4.10

3-cone: 6.84

Vertical: 38”

Broad jump: 10’02”

225lb bench: 25 reps

Starts: 44

Tackles: 160

INTs: 11

INT yards: 139

Passes defensed: 27

Forced fumbles: 2

Pros: Eyes receivers out of their breaks and moves seamlessly with his first step. Has excellent recovery speed to jump routes, and dive quickness to pick off or deflect a ball at the end of his reach. Keeps good balance on deep routes when slowing up or stopping to fight for the ball; his passes defensed numbers should be tremendous even at the next level because of this. Great hitter and drag-down tackler for his size, and he has no problem reading the run at the line and going after running backs if necessary. Reads and reacts to quick routes out of the slot, and has outstanding short-area agility to make even quick options routes a problem for opposing offenses. Can follow press coverage though routes, but also has a feel for his place in zones. Transitions well when he needs to flip his hips and cover a receiver downfield. For all his speed, he doesn’t tend to bite on play fakes, which speaks to his outstanding body control.

Pros: Diagnoses the action well and puts himself in position to succeed in different coverage situations. Great range and mid- to deep-field speed; ability to shoot over and cover the middle when already playing deep out of off coverage. Outstanding straight-line speed pays off in and out of coverage; he’s very sudden on a corner blitz, and his special teams return ability will add to his draft stock. Might be the best press cornerback in this class because of his super-quick hip turn and ability to adjust and get to full speed on deep routes. Smooth backpedal in zone coverage, adjusts quickly to the ball. Closes quickly on underneath routes, to the point that he’s more prone than most corners to start a tackle when the receiver’s still in the air. Outstanding recovery speed on curls and comeback routes. As a return man, looks to make the big play from the start; is able to spot and exploit gaps and run around and past outside defenders.

Cons: Unimpressive combine workout numbers had some dropping his stock, though the smart football guys just went back to the tape. Benefited from a great pass rush, which he may not see with his NFL team due to his likely high draft position.

Cons: Not an effective tackler – he’s more likely to hold a guy up and wait for help than go for a takedown. Receivers can get by him for after-catch yards because of this. Comes up quickly in run support but is just as prone to whiff when he gets there. Questions about the quality of his competition were basically put to rest at the Senior Bowl, but small-school bias (no matter how misinformed in this case) might push him down a few spots.

Conclusion: He doesn’t have the demonic trail speed of Revis, or the versatility of Woodson, or the superhero instincts of Nnamdi Asomugha(notes), but Haden possesses the kind of skill set that most NFL cornerbacks would kill for. He’s a tweener in the best sense of the word – a player conversant in man and zone coverage, who covers with deep speed and tackles like a small safety. In a league where the passing game is ever more important, Haden’s abilities should have him going top ten in the draft, and his new team relying on him heavily right away.

Conclusion: Haden is the most well-rounded pure cornerback in this class, but Wilson may have equal pro potential. With his deep speed and quick closing ability, Wilson can become what every great team needs – a pure range cornerback with shutdown potential. His value should be inflated by the relative lack of elite tight-cover corners in the NFL. It’s far too early to put Wilson in Revis’ class, but he does have a similar ability to trail speed receivers around the field.

[GreenBeans]

It’s far too early to put Wilson in Revis’ class, but he does have a similar ability to trail speed receivers around the field.

[HessStation]

How can you not love this pick. Lethal Punt return man and the best nickle cb in the draft with probably the most upside.

This was a great pick!

Would have liked Hughes as well but whatev.

FYI- Kindle's medical came back bad which is why he's still there.

[Integrity28]

How can you not love this pick. Lethal Punt return man and the best nickle cb in the draft with probably the most upside.

This was a great pick!

Would have liked Hughes as well but whatev.

FYI- Kindle's medical came back bad which is why he's still there.

Some reports say he is arguably the best CB in the draft... not just nickel.

[Ghost]

This team is going to be great. I wonder if we're going to trade up tomorrow.

[RutgersJetFan]

Bottom line is we acquired two CB's over the past few months who can press pretty damn well. How anybody who saw what Peyton Manning did to our secondary can be unhappy about this is beyond me.

[Maxman]

Bottom line is we acquired two CB's over the past few months who can press pretty damn well. How anybody who saw what Peyton Manning did to our secondary can be unhappy about this is beyond me.

Secondary and Defensive Line are the two biggest areas on this team that needed to be improved. I don't think many will disagree with that.

[RutgersJetFan]

Secondary and Defensive Line are the two biggest areas on this team that needed to be improved. I don't think many will disagree with that.

I'm too lazy to sift through the posts. That was a preemptive statement to people who I'm assuming are probably bitching about Kindle or Griffin.

[SMC]

Bottom line is we acquired two CB's over the past few months who can press pretty damn well. How anybody who saw what Peyton Manning did to our secondary can be unhappy about this is beyond me.

+1

The Jets defense is better right now because of Wilson. The same could not be said of any other player at 29.

BAP, improves secondary, would get more playing time than any other player available there.

Incidentally, we can't overlook the fact that unlike Hughes or Kindle, Wilson will be playing a position he knows (he plays well in press & zone).

Both Hughes & Kindle would have to learn a new position.

[Maxman]

I'm too lazy to sift through the posts. That was a preemptive statement to people who I'm assuming are probably bitching about Kindle or Griffin.

There have been a few but the overwhelming majority seem to love the CB addition.

Although Tanny could defer the pick and people probably wouldn't question him right now...

[Vudu]

Anyone think we take Dunlap in the 2nd?

[serphnx]

Guys, if you think Wilson is going to walk right in and cover Jericho Cotchery, you're delusional.

The WR's are still better, mostly because they're all proven. We have no idea how this kid will adjust, for now though I love the pick.

The Jets WRs are NOT better than the CBs. Revis and Cromartie are both easily better than Braylon and Holmes. Whichever one of the two Revis is on will pretty much be a non-factor, and honestly the other guy won't do too much better.

Yes, Wilson is indeed very green and won't be able to cover Cotch right away, but he is definitely more talented and will be able to as the season goes on.

Also what are you complaining about, that just speaks well for the defense. It'll probably help Sanchez cut down on mistakes and when he needs to he'll come through with the big play. Practices aren't designed for both sides to go 100% and you don't always face off against the first stringers anyway. It's just something funny to talk about, don't take it too seriously.

[HessStation]

Some reports say he is arguably the best CB in the draft... not just nickel.

No, I agree, but I'm talking about as far as rookies go, they're normally not starting right away. Wilson is probably the quickest, tightest CB in the draft. Usually the slot is a quicker, smaller player whom Wilson can match up with better than a Hayden or DM or PR.

Long term who knows all 4 are really good talents imo but Wilson fits this teams needs perfectly.

[HessStation]

Anyone think we take Dunlap in the 2nd?

I would personally love it. Now you start thinking about those guys you talked **** about for the last 3 months as over-rated first round picks but really good value in the second...ie Cody, Dunlap, Sapp etc.

[Ghost]

We need to go front 7 tomorrow! For sure. I won't mind trading up either.

[HessStation]

We need to go front 7 tomorrow! For sure. I won't mind trading up either.

People are on crack about this trading up thing. But yeah front 7 or G or RT.