Jamie Silva is a demon on the football field. He has limited athletic ability but has defied the odds at every level and should do the same in the NFL. His measurables lead you to believe that he has no business making a roster but he will stick around anyway and make you glad he did. David Roach is a late round prospect who makes plays as a result of his preparation. He studies the game and knows all the tendencies of his opponents.
DaJuan Morgan, S, North Carolina St.
6-1, 200, 4.5-40
Projection: 2nd round
NFL comparison: Sean Jones, Browns
Diagnoses plays quickly and does a good job of getting his secondary in position. Tough. Plays bigger than his size. Good closing speed. Hits with pop. Takes few false steps and rarely gets caught out of position. Good ball skills. Plays with a mean streak. Good upper body strength. Is relentless in pursuit. Effective open field tackler. Vocal. Good leader. Type of safety that can high-point in deep-middle coverage on one play and then be an in-the-box type the following. Ample experience covering kicks. Takes too long to open hips when he’s forced to turn and run. Lacks the burst to recover once caught in a trail position. Dislocated hip in a car accident in ’04. Durability concerns. Freelances too much.
Corey Lynch, S, Appalachian St.
6-0, 205, 4.6-40
Projection: 5th round
Consummate leader. Physical. Good burst out of his backpedal. Reads routes well. Aggressive and jumps routes. Excellent ball skills. Plays with a mean streak and fills hard against the run. Needs more bulk but has the frame to get bigger. Good motor. Playmaker in coverage. Reliable open field tackler. Shown a knack for blocking kicks on special teams. Doesn't have the second gear to recover when beaten.
Jamie Silva, S, Boston College
5-11, 206, 4.7-40
Projection: 6th round
Classic overachiever. Plays the game much bigger and faster than measurables indicate. Always around the football. Takes excellent angles and closes fast on ball carriers. Good power as a hitter. Great job of finishing as a tackler. Intimidating presence over the middle in coverage. Instinctive - makes quick reads and gets an early jump on plays. Outstanding ball skills. Brings infectious energy to his team. Knows when to attack the ball and when to attack the body. Ideal mental makeup to excel at special teams in the NFL. Very durable. Extremely tough - plays through injuries. Short. Lacks ideal bulk. Stiff in the hips.
Sr. Bowl Notes
Awesome special teams tackle. Love this guy’s hustle and intensity. Always around the football, looking to knock someone out. Not great athlete, but real football player. Consensus all-American. Reads plays and has tremendous range. Great instincts. Solid special teams player. 8 tackles and fumble recovery in this game.
David Roach, S, TCU
6-1, 213, 4.5-40
Projection: 7th round
Can play centerfield. Good body control. Can come off assignment to make a play on the ball. Great burst coming out of his breaks. Tall. Impressive leaping ability - can compete for jump balls. Tough. Fills hard against the run. Good closing speed. Excellent range in pass coverage. Makes plays sideline-to-sideline as a run defender. Has the range to excel in zone coverage. Can develop into an effective in-the-box safety. Good special teams player. Can get beat deep when left on an island. Doesn't change directions well. Lacks ideal man-to-man cover skills.