2012 NFL Draft (Day 2)

[theJBexperience]

Wow. Why reach so big for him? I am so disappointed. What a waste. I waited all night for this? Plenty of better zone OGs and OTs on the board. Bleep Bruce Allen.

Josh LeRibeus

Possesses a solid frame. But isn't real quick off the snap and struggles reaching defenders trying to shoot off his frame. Doesn't play with great leverage, can be overwhelmed on contact and lacks the fluidity/foot quickness to slide his feet through contact.

Is a tough kid who wants to stick through contact in the run game. However, doesn't have a ton of natural snap/power into contact.

Impression: Struggles to initially set, drop his pad level and anchor through contact. Isn't a legit draftable prospect.

Grade: 5.2

Projection: FA

[CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR]

need to get a ILB and DB

[Alvin Walton]

Doesnt look like a reach to me.

Josh LeRibeus, Southern Methodist, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR

need to get a ILB and DB

Why? Here's what we got in LB's:
London Fletcher
Lorenzo Alexander
Keyaron Fox
Rob Jackson
Bryan Kehl
Ryan Kerrigan
Brian Orakpo
Perry Riley


Cornerbacks/Safeties:

Tanard Jackson
Leigh Torrence
Madieu Williams
Cedric Griffin
Brandon Mariweather
Josh Wilson
Brandyn Thompson
Domonique Johnson
DeAngelo Hall
Phillip Buchanon
Travon Bellamy
Kevin Barnes

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Why? Here's what we got in LB's:
London Fletcher
Lorenzo Alexander
Keyaron Fox
Rob Jackson
Bryan Kehl
Ryan Kerrigan
Brian Orakpo
Perry Riley


Cornerbacks/Safeties:

Tanard Jackson
Leigh Torrence
Madieu Williams
Cedric Griffin
Brandon Mariweather
Josh Wilson
Brandyn Thompson
Domonique Johnson
DeAngelo Hall
Phillip Buchanon
Travon Bellamy
Kevin Barnes

LB depth is a concern. 4th rounders and lower are likely depth players, they should at least be open to taking a LB just to get another option to look at. Corners, on the other hand, probably won't make a big difference compared to the ones we already have.

[Dirtbag59]

OVERVIEW

Leribeus returned for his senior campaign after being academically ineligible as a junior, and was the same scrappy, reliable inside blocker that he has been throughout his career. He has the size and technique inside to play early at the next level or be a reliable backup, which gives him fifth-round value as a guard or potential center.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Leribeus is a very good scheme and overall run blocker in SMU's offense. He is quick off the ball with his first step and almost always gets his hands on blocks early. He is an active player who will fight to sustain his blocks downfield. He shows good effort and motor to stay with the play and is just as effective when working in space as a puller. Some small issues with his footwork and athletic ability show up when he tries to work to the second level, but overall he almost always finds a way to block his man.

WEAKNESSES Leribeus is a bit slow and struggles athletically. This could be a problem at the next level, as he isn't a very strong or explosive blocker. He would be better served to work within a zone blocking scheme where he isn't expected to fully move defenders.

[Big C]

seems like we reached, big time.

Josh LeRibeus, S.M.U., NFL Draft - DraftCountdown.com

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by Big C

seems like we reached, big time.

Josh LeRibeus, S.M.U., NFL Draft - DraftCountdown.com

Yeah, it took longer than normal trying to find a good breakdown of the guy. Many projected him as a FA signing.

[Daseal]

Shanny and Allen have surprised me with some unknowns so far so I'll give it a chance.

Is it me, or has ESPN started completely ignoring the actual picks as soon as the 3rd starts. As much as I appreciate a 20 minute circle jerk about Russel Wilson -- do your job and announce picks, as they happen, along with a quick blurb about each player.

[Gtothearry]

He was expected to go undrafted and we take him in the 3rd?

[GMScud]

ESPN's player card has him graded at a 54, with "below average" or "average" marks in 6 out of the 8 categories they grade.

I don't see any reason why we couldn't have waited until at least the 5th round for this guy. Why not Xebrie Sanders from FSU?

[theJBexperience]

Originally Posted by GMScud

ESPN's player card has him graded at a 54, with "below average" or "average" marks in 6 out of the 8 categories they grade.

I don't see any reason why we couldn't have waited until at least the 5th round for this guy. Why not Xebrie Sanders from FSU?

You mean Zebrie Sanders, and yes, he would've been way better. Ugh.

[theJBexperience]

Originally Posted by Gtothearry

He was expected to go undrafted and we take him in the 3rd?

No kidding! Bleep Bruce Allen. I'm sure LeRibeus will be a big help on the practice squad when RGIII is getting drilled by Demarcus Ware.

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by theJBexperience

No kidding! Bleep Bruce Allen. I'm sure LeRibeus will be a big help on the practice squad when RGIII is getting drilled by Demarcus Ware.

Might this be a lesson to you not to waste three months of your life reading random internet draft sites written by people who have never worked in an NFL front office or even watched game film of 95% of the players that they are "ranking"? Step back from the ledge dude, it will be ok.

[theJBexperience]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Might this be a lesson to you not to waste three months of your life reading random internet draft sites written by people who have never worked in an NFL front office or even watched game film of 95% of the players that they are "ranking"? Step back from the ledge dude, it will be ok.

Hahaha I still say Bleep Bruce Allen. He loves those guys from SMU. How's Aldrick Robinson working out for us?

I'm sure they don't just dream up rankings. I'd be interested to hear Greg Cosell's thoughts. He is the NFL Films tape guru.