Tom Compton pick 6.23
 

[url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/tom-compton?id=2532816]Tom Compton Draft Profile – NFL.com[/url]

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Another nice pickup to revamp the line or at least give us some much needed quality depth.

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I don't know anything about these linemen that we took but I like the direction. O-line and some depth at insider back.

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Best value pick of the draft so far. Really good value, really solid player...could potentially become a starter

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Notes:
Prepped in Minnesota and missed two games as a senior because of right knee scope. Redshirted in 2007. Started all 21 games at right tackle in 2008 and ’09 before moving to left tackle and starting all 11 games in ’10. Made all 11 starts at OLT spot in ’11 and earned first-team All-America honors. Two-time team captain.

Positives:
Has an NFL body. Very good size — squarely built and well-proportioned with a thick trunk. Can squat a small house. Strong to hold the point. Good hand placement. Plays with discipline. Can lean on defenders or angle block and open running lanes. Occasionally lined up at fullback, indicating he can pull adequately. Outstanding shuttle times at the Combine. Feisty, aggressive playing temperament. Durable four-year starter. Intelligent. Nose-to-the-grindstone type — competitive, motivated and hardworking.

Negatives:
Unpolished footwork — does not exhibit an NFL-caliber kick slide and has to bail out quickly to widen the edge. Limited hip snap. Average balance and body control. Bends at the waist, spends too much time grappling and falls off blocks. Limited recovery quickness — slow to shift his weight. Cut-blocking needs work.

Summary:
Heavy-bodied, waist-bending college left tackle whose core strength, agility in space and blue-collar mentality should enable him to transition inside in the pros, where he has eventual starter potential. Could help outside in a pinch and pique the most interest of teams employing zone-blocking schemes such as the Ravens, Texans and Packers.

[url=http://cache.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/tom-compton-76/]ProFootballWeekly.com - Draft Prospect - Tom Compton[/url]

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[quote=Mattyk;913443]Notes:
Prepped in Minnesota and missed two games as a senior because of right knee scope. Redshirted in 2007. Started all 21 games at right tackle in 2008 and ’09 before moving to left tackle and starting all 11 games in ’10. [B]Made all 11 starts at OLT spot in ’11 and earned first-team All-America honors.[/B] Two-time team captain.

Positives:
Has an NFL body. Very good size — squarely built and well-proportioned with a thick trunk. [B]Can squat a small house.[/B] Strong to hold the point. Good hand placement. Plays with discipline. Can lean on defenders or angle block and open running lanes. Occasionally lined up at fullback, indicating he can pull adequately. Outstanding shuttle times at the Combine. Feisty, aggressive playing temperament. Durable four-year starter. Intelligent. Nose-to-the-grindstone type — competitive, motivated and hardworking.

Negatives:
Unpolished footwork — does not exhibit an NFL-caliber kick slide and has to bail out quickly to widen the edge. Limited hip snap. Average balance and body control. Bends at the waist, spends too much time grappling and falls off blocks. Limited recovery quickness — slow to shift his weight. Cut-blocking needs work.

Summary:
Heavy-bodied, waist-bending college left tackle whose core strength, agility in space and blue-collar mentality should enable him to transition inside in the pros, where he has eventual starter potential. Could help outside in a pinch and pique the most interest of teams employing zone-blocking schemes such as the Ravens, Texans and Packers.

[URL="http://cache.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/tom-compton-76/"]ProFootballWeekly.com - Draft Prospect - Tom Compton[/URL][/quote]

1st team All-American and we got him in the 6th round?? Sure, I'll take it.

And I mean, hey, he squats a small house.

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FCS all american

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Four year starter and a very big boy.
Me likey!

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Maybe the steal of the sixth round. We need a RT bad enough where his path to the starting lineup could be pretty clear.

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[quote=GMScud;913489]1st team All-American and we got him in the 6th round?? Sure, I'll take it.

And I mean, hey, he squats a small house.[/quote]

I read his squat is 700 lbs, wow

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Strong and athletic. Seems like the FO is adjusting a bit and realized that the goal line punch-ins don't work if you totally undervalue strength in linemen too much.

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This is definitely a steal in the 6th round. His credentials and history should have had this guy picked much earlier.

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Looks to be a heck of a pick in rd 6 ! Between Compton , W. Smith and F/A Lee , we should end up with some nice depth and hopefully future starter/s .

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TC could turnout to be a BIG time steal strong, FB smart, & long arms.

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Reading the reports it wouldn't surprise me if Compton not only started at RT but did a pretty good job. Hopefully he never has to play LT.


[QUOTE=budw38;913694]Looks to be a heck of a pick in rd 6 ! Between Compton , W. Smith and F/A Lee , we should end up with some nice depth and hopefully future starter/s .[/QUOTE]

I expect them to keep 8 or 9 OL on the roster, though after last year I'm guessing they'll go with 9. Hopefully all 3 rookies make the team.

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Weirdest part of this whole draft was for 3 picks when the Redskins took someone I was expecting to see S, WR, TE, or LB and when I saw a G or T next to the name it took me a second to process what position they played because a lot of times I wasn't really expecting them to take a lineman.

Bravo Bruce Allen bravo. You told us the line was important when you were hired back in fall 2009 and you have now drafted more OL in 3 years then Vinny did over the course of a 9 year reign of terror.

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[quote=Dirtbag59;913752]Weirdest part of this whole draft was for 3 picks when the Redskins took someone I was expecting to see S, WR, TE, or LB and when I saw a G or T next to the name it took me a second to process what position they played because a lot of times I wasn't really expecting them to take a lineman.

Bravo Bruce Allen bravo. You told us the line was important when you were hired back in fall 2009 and you have now drafted more OL in 3 years then Vinny did over the course of a 9 year reign of terror.[/quote]

Wow, that is a completely ridiculous and completely expected statistic.

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I covered Compton throughout his career at the University of South Dakota and the pre-draft process. He needs to get in the weight room, but he should definitely make an impact at some point. He could probably help out at guard immediately.

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[quote=ElsenMidcoSN;914520]I covered Compton throughout his career at the University of South Dakota and the pre-draft process. He needs to get in the weight room, but he should definitely make an impact at some point. He could probably help out at guard immediately.[/quote]

Thanks for the info.

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[quote=NYCskinfan82;914526]Thanks for the info.[/quote]

Here's a video from his pro day that I helped produce.

[url=http://youtu.be/8CflZoyomgQ]MidcoSN Minute: Tom Compton - YouTube[/url]

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[quote=ElsenMidcoSN;914536]Here's a video from his pro day that I helped produce.

[url=http://youtu.be/8CflZoyomgQ]MidcoSN Minute: Tom Compton - YouTube[/url][/quote]

I have a really good feeling about this kid. I think he could get some starts this year and by next year he is our starting right tackle.

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He just needs some quality time with ole Phil Daniels. That will teach him about pushing yourself in the weight room.

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speaking of weight room, i saw this short obese guy dead lift 405 lbs last night

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[quote=ElsenMidcoSN;914520]I covered Compton throughout his career at the University of South Dakota and the pre-draft process. He needs to get in the weight room, but he should definitely make an impact at some point. He could probably help out at guard immediately.[/quote]

A guy who can do a 700 lb squat needs to hit the weight room? Just how strong can this guy be?! I'm excited. :FIREdevil