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The writers of Patriots Football Weekly have done their homework on all the prospects in this year's NFL Draft. Now, you can download the actual notes they took on all the top players, broken down by position for your convenience.

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Pos.	Rank	Player	School	Ht.	Wt.	40
CB	1	Joe Haden	Florida	5-11	193	4.52
Notes: Andy Hart] 40 starts in three years. Makes plays and catches the ball well. Hits and blitzes a little bit. Best in class or truly elite? [Erik Scalavino] Aggressive; takes chances and often wins; very quick break on the ball; gets a lot of "easy" INTs as well.
CB	2	**[Earl Thomas	Texas	5-10	195	4.45
Notes: Andy Hart] S? Only two years. Very good FB speed. [Erik Scalavino] Makes good adjustments on the fly; has playmaking ability, but will probably be converted to safety in the NFL.
CB	3	**[Kyle Wilson	Boise State	5-10	194	4.43
Notes: Andy Hart] SR Bowl riser. Strong, 25 reps. Not afraid to tackle. Playmaker. WAC challenge?. [Erik Scalavino] OK overall, not great in any one area.
CB	4	**[Devin McCourty	Rutgers	5-11	193	4.38
Notes: Andy Hart] Fast and quick. Lets WR get deep at times. Good SB and Combine. KR. Plays run. Zone guy. Physical. [Erik Scalavino] Poor footage quality … nothing showing him vs the pass.
CB	5	**[Kareem Jackson	Alabama	5-11	196	4.4
Notes: Andy Hart] 3 year starter. Press corner. From pro scheme. Uses hands well. Not elite FB speed. Gets beat deep. Surrounded by a lot of talent. Willing in run support. [Erik Scalavino] Another Patriots-style player, especially with his Saban roots; good football speed; great anticipation to make INTs.
THE REST:
Pos.	Rank	Player	School	Ht.	Wt.	40
CB		**[Patrick Robinson	Florida State	5-11	190	4.46
Notes: Andy Hart] Lacks consistency. Daring and confident. Not smooth. Good athlete. [Erik Scalavino] Tough, athletic player with good instincts.
CB		**[Dominique Franks	Oklahoma	5-11	194	4.46
Notes: Andy Hart] Good size/speed. PR. Makes some mental errors. Boom or bust type. [Erik Scalavino] Instinctive; great size/speed combo; would be a good fit in Pats defense.
CB		Brandon Ghee	Wake Forest	6-0	189	4.45
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.
CB		**[Javier Arenas	Alabama	5-9	197	4.6
Notes: Andy Hart] Dynamic PR, 7 TDs. Nickle or slot guy? Zone. Solid tackler, playmaker. A gamer. [Erik Scalavino] .Reminds me of Ellis Hobbs, both as a defender and special teamer; doesn't switch the ball to the proper hand during kick returns.
CB		Alterraun Verner	UCLA	5-10	189	4.52
Notes: [Andy Hart] 13 INTS, 5 TDs. Good instincts. Pure speed? Little stiff in change of direction. Good tackler. Randall Gay look -- ugly but makes plays. [Erik Scalavino] Highlights included a ton of INTs, but most came on bad throws from the QB, not good adjustments by Verner.
CB		Walter Thurmond	Oregon	5-11	189	4.53
Notes: [Andy Hart] ACL. 4 year starter. More production than guys like Chung and Byrd. KOR at times. Playmaker, though mis-times his leap at times. Decent breaks on ball. [Erik Scalavino] .Makes good adjustments while the ball's in the air; solid overall player.
CB		**[Perrish Cox	Oklahoma State	6-0	195	4.58
Notes: Andy Hart] Lot of maturity and character issues. Good frame. Not afraid to tackle, plays physical style. Goes up and plays the ball. [Erik Scalavino] .Decent return skills, but a sloppy tackler lowers his overall grade.
CB		**[Jerome Murphy	South Florida	6-0	196	4.5
Notes: Andy Hart] Wiry, but a big hitter. Zone player. Long arms. S? Uses his length but doesn’t play overly fast. [Erik Scalavino] .Scant footage, but seems to have a nose for the ball and a knack for the INT.
CB		Amari Spievey*	Iowa	6-0	190	4.53
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.
CB		Donovan Warren*	Michigan	6-0	185	4.42
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.
CB		Akwasi Owusu-Ansah	Indiana (PA)	6-1	205	4.48
Notes: [Andy Hart] Insert Comments. [Erik Scalavino] .Impressive Combine interview. Big body that likes to play press coverage; could be a sleeper Patriots pick.
CB		**[Syd'Quan Thompson	California	5-9	186	4.62
Notes: Andy Hart] Small. Slow. PR, but not explosive in that role. Not afraid of run. [Erik Scalavino] .Shifty punt returner; can blitz the QB off the corner; not a great tackler; not many INTs either.
CB		**[Trevard Lindley	Kentucky	5-11	183	4.51
Notes: [Andy Hart] Consistent cover corner. Poor SB. Had some injuries. Fights for ball well. [Erik Scalavino] .Physical player who fights for the ball; usually in position to make plays.
CB		Joshua Moore	Kansas State	5-11	188	4.5
Notes: [Andy Hart] Boundry CB. Good change of direction. Decent breaks and goes after ball. Shifty little guy. Not afraid of contact. Pretty smooth hips. [Erik Scalavino] .Hustles to make a play vs the run or the pass; decent overall skill set.
CB		Chris Cook	Virginia	6-2	212	4.54
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.
CB		Myron Lewis	Vanderbilt	6-2	205	4.52
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.
CB		Brian Jackson	Oklahoma	6-1	202	4.65
Notes: [Andy Hart] Good size. Phyiscal. S? Not quick. Press corner. Looks slow. Trails a lot of WRs. Lucky. Bad throw INTs. [Erik Scalavino] .Right-place-right-time kind of playmaker.
CB		Jamar Wall	Texas Tech	5-10	204	4.52
Notes: [Andy Hart] Zone guy. Stocky build. Big hitter. Speed? Head hunter. Not fluid in lower body. Easy INTs. [Erik Scalavino] .Limited footage, but showed flashes of ability.
CB		Devin Ross	Arizona	5-10	184	4.64
Notes: [Andy Hart] Scouting report is that he doesn't make big, key play. Plays the run and solid tackler. [Erik Scalavino] . Excellent form tackler. Could be a late-round sleeper.
CB		Stephan Virgil	Virginia Tech	5-11	183	4.75
Notes: [Andy Hart] Lot SPT experience. Lacks top end speed. Decent vs. run. [Erik Scalavino] .Special teams coverage and return skills; very aggressive vs. the run, though questionable vs the pass.
CB		Sherrick McManis	Northwestern	5-11	189	4.48
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.
CB		Chris Hawkins	LSU	6-0	187	4.43
Notes: [Andy Hart] Lackluster Sr year. Great work ethic and measurables, but not a great player. Benched at times. [Erik Scalavino] .Decent in most areas, not great in any.
CB		Patrick Stoudamire	Western Illinois	5-10	207	4.49
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.
CB		Chris Chancellor	Clemson	5-9	177	4.48
Notes: [Andy Hart] 9 INTs. Short. Fights for ball. Goes after it. Decent hits for size. [Erik Scalavino] . Scrappy, but not a consistent playmaker.
CB		A.J. Wallace	Penn State	6-0	195	4.43
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.
CB		A.J. Jefferson	Fresno State	6-0	190	4.45
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.
CB		Robert McClain	Connecticut	5-9	198	4.58*
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr bordercolor="#d4d0c8" bgcolor="#cccccc"> <td>Pos.</td> <td>Rank</td> <td>Player</td> <td>School</td> <td>Ht.</td> <td>Wt.</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td>1</td> <td>Eric Berry</td> <td>Tennessee</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>211</td> <td>4.40*</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: Andy Hart] Breaks like a CB. Plays run. Can hit. High points ball. Great all-around athlete. Dangerous INT returns. College FB's Ed Reed, but can he do it in the NFL? [Erik Scalavino] . Comfortable making plays anywhere on the field, both against the pass and the run; excellent speed and elusiveness on INT returns.
FS	2	[Morgan Burnett</td> <td>Georgia Tech</td> <td>6-1</td> <td>210</td> <td>4.54*</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: Andy Hart] 14 INTs. Hight points ball. Very active. Plays run too. Top-end speed?. [Erik Scalavino] . Not an impressive highlight reel; can play special teams, too, which may help his stock.
FS	3	[Nate Allen</td> <td>South Florida</td> <td>6-1</td> <td>207</td> <td>4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: Andy Hart] Plays run and pass well. Versatile. Good rep on and off field. Solid tackler. Right place, right time. May not be an elite athlete, but a solid all-around prospect. [Erik Scalavino] . Solid tackler; looks to make the play first, the big play second. Sleeper to watch.
FS	4	[Taylor Mays</td> <td>USC</td> <td>6-3</td> <td>230</td> <td>4.31</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: Andy Hart] Looks for big hit. Doesn't hit as big as his size. Not elite in coverage. Playmaker? Doesn't always wrap. [Erik Scalavino] . Hits hard, but not a great tackler; measureables are there, but they don't necessarily translate on the field.
FS	5	[Major Wright</td> <td>Florida</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>206</td> <td>4.4</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] Hits. Makes plays. Phyiscal. Tough. SS? [Erik Scalavino] . Opportunistic, both on defense and special teams.</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7"> THE REST:</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cccccc"> <td>Pos.</td> <td>Rank</td> <td>Player</td> <td>School</td> <td>Ht.</td> <td>Wt.</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Kam Chancellor</td> <td>Virginia Tech</td> <td>6-3</td> <td>231</td> <td>4.62</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] Versatile athlete; CB/S/Rover type. Fills well on run. Some range. Roy Williams LB hybrid type. [Erik Scalavino] . Good, hard tackler; solid centerfielder; decent overall; could be a good mid-round pick.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Terrell Skinner</td> <td>Maryland</td> <td>6-2</td> <td>214</td> <td>4.59</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] 6-9 wingspan. Project with upside. Not great hitter or tackler. [Erik Scalavino] Insufficient footage.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Robert Johnson</td> <td>Utah</td> <td>6-2</td> <td>203</td> <td>4.56</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] Great shuttles at Pro Day. Ball hawk. Lanky build. Can jump for ball. Long strides. Doesn't seem to be elite athlete. Good speed and can hit a bit [Erik Scalavino] . Lanky, but athletic and quick; usually puts himself in the right position to make plays.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Nick Polk</td> <td>Indiana</td> <td>5-11</td> <td>219</td> <td>4.54</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] Insert Comments. [Erik Scalavino] Insert Comments.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Robert Vaughn</td> <td>Connecticut</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>197</td> <td>4.68</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] Not much tape. From North Attleboro, Mass. [Erik Scalavino] Not a whole lot of footage to evaluate, but certainly looks the part.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Van Eskridge</td> <td>East Carolina</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>194</td> <td>4.63</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Brad Phillips</td> <td>Northwestern</td> <td>6-2</td> <td>215</td> <td>4.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Kendrick Lewis</td> <td>Mississippi</td> <td>5-11</td> <td>195</td> <td>4.59</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Josh Pinkard</td> <td>USC</td> <td>6-1</td> <td>215</td> <td>4.58</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Randy Phillips</td> <td>Miami</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>210</td> <td>4.59</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Jeromy Miles</td> <td>Massachusetts</td> <td>6-2</td> <td>215</td> <td>4.57</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FS</td> <td> </td> <td>Shann Schillinger</td> <td>Montana</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>199</td> <td>4.43</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cccccc"> <td>Pos.</td> <td>Rank</td> <td>Player</td> <td>School</td> <td>Ht.</td> <td>Wt.</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td>1</td> <td>Chad Jones</td> <td>LSU</td> <td>6-2</td> <td>221</td> <td>4.59**</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: Andy Hart] PR. All-around athlete. Aggressive. Tackles with meaning. . [Erik Scalavino] . A head-hunter who doesn't always go for the sure tackle; often hurts himself trying to make a big hit; has punt return ability.
SS	2	[T.J. Ward</td> <td>Oregon</td> <td>5-11</td> <td>211</td> <td>4.56</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: Andy Hart] big hitter. Former CB. Multiple knee injuries. Closes well. Good tackler. [Erik Scalavino] . Could be a notch better than last year's Oregon safety prospect (Pat Chung).
SS	3	Darrell Stuckey	Kansas	6-0	205	4.46
Notes: [Andy Hart] Quick. Hard hitter. Decent athlete. Missile. Great closing speed. Interesting prospect. [Erik Scalavino] . Aggressive, physical player, and a solid tackler to boot; does the job well overall; perhaps the best up-side of this year's SS group.
SS	4	[Larry Asante</td> <td>Nebraska</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>211</td> <td>4.56</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: Andy Hart] Scrappy and smart. Nicknames self "The Assassin." Hard hitter. Decent athlete. Speed? Puts helmet on ball. [Erik Scalavino] . Average at best.
SS	5	[Reshad Jones</td> <td>Georgia</td> <td>6-1</td> <td>215</td> <td>4.51</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] Bit hits. Ball hawk. Consistency? Doesn't wrap. Goes for hit vs pass but solid tackler in run game. Pretty good athlete. [Erik Scalavino] . Secure tackler and a hard hitter; great size for the position.</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7"> THE REST:</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#cccccc"> <td>Pos.</td> <td>Rank</td> <td>Player</td> <td>School</td> <td>Ht.</td> <td>Wt.</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Myron Rolle</td> <td>Florida State</td> <td>6-2</td> <td>217</td> <td>4.59*</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: Andy Hart] Sure, face-up tackler. Good overall athletic package. Tank Williams type. Smart. (Duh!). [Erik Scalavino] . Not a ton of highlights, but appears solid overall.
SS		[Harry Coleman</td> <td>LSU</td> <td>6-2</td> <td>211</td> <td>4.56</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] Played some OLB. Good open field tackler. Natural Special teamer. Sticks nose in. Blitzes some. Physical. . [Erik Scalavino] . Knack for making plays in opposing backfields; good tackling technique; solid vs. the run</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Kurt Coleman</td> <td>Ohio State</td> <td>5-10</td> <td>187</td> <td>4.57</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Kyle McCarthy</td> <td>Notre Dame</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>203</td> <td>4.58</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Barry Church</td> <td>Toledo</td> <td>6-2</td> <td>217</td> <td>4.56</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Justin Woodall</td> <td>Alabama</td> <td>6-1</td> <td>218</td> <td>4.64</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Darian Stewart</td> <td>South Carolina</td> <td>5-11</td> <td>216</td> <td>4.6</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Aaron Webster</td> <td>Cincinnati</td> <td>6-2</td> <td>211</td> <td>4.54</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Cody Grimm</td> <td>Virginia Tech</td> <td>5-11</td> <td>210</td> <td>4.68</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Jon Amaya</td> <td>Nevada</td> <td>6-1</td> <td>190</td> <td>4.46</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Andre Sexton</td> <td>Oklahoma State</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>224</td> <td>4.58</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Dorian Porch</td> <td>Virginia Tech</td> <td>5-10</td> <td>209</td> <td>4.43</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Stevie Brown</td> <td>Michigan</td> <td>5-11</td> <td>211</td> <td>4.53</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SS</td> <td> </td> <td>Quinton Andrews</td> <td>North Alabama</td> <td>5-11</td> <td>215</td> <td>4.52</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7">Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments Posted. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments Posted.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> </tbody>

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