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David Bakhtiari, OT Colorado

With their first fourth round pick (109th overall) in the 2013 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Davit Bakhtiari, an OT from Colorado.

PLAYER DETAILS: 

David Bakhtiari
OT
Colorado
6’4″/299lbs

CAREER NOTES: 

After redshirting in 2009 at the University of Colorado, Bakhtiari was thrown into the fire at right tackle in 2010, starting eleven games while playing in all twelve. He earned All-Big Twelve Conference honorable mention from the Associated Press after producing an 89.8% grade for blocking consistency, the second-best mark on the team, behind Nate Solder (94.3%).

In 2011, Bakhtiari took over Solder’s vacant left offensive tackle spot and was recognized as a second-team All-Pac 12 Conference performer. He was also named to the College Football News Sophomore All-American squad. He suffered a severe knee sprain on the seventh play of the season opener vs. Hawaii that would sideline him for the Buffs’ next two games before returning to the lineup for the rest of the schedule. He again finished second on the team with an 84.4% blocking consistency grade.

While Colorado struggled through yet another poor season in 2012, which ultimately led to the firing of head coach Jon Embree, Bakhtiari again was a bright spot with second-team All-Pac-12 Conference honors. He led the conference offensive tackles with 94 knock-downs, despite playing for a team that ranked 116^th in the nation and last in the Pac-12 with an average of 302.75 yards per game in total offense.  Read more... (675 words + 3 images, estimated 2:42 mins reading time)

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2013 NFL Draft

Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama – What is he still doing here?

Nick Williams, DE Samford – Prototype 3-4 body and a great athlete.

Philip Thomas, S Fresno State –  Instictual ball hawk, good tackler.

Duke Williams, S, Nevada – great athlete, early character issues seemingly behind him.

Cooper Taylor, S, Richmond – Kid is 6’5″, 228, 4.55 40yd. dash – medical concerns (heart condition)

Reid Fragel, LOT, Ohio State – TE convert, only one year at tackle. Lane Johnson body type.

Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech – Greg Jennings II?

Josh Boyce, WR, TCU – One of my sleepers of the entire draft…

Ryan Swope, WR Texas A&M – 4.34 at the Combine, but doesn’t look it on the field.

Chris Harper, WR, Kansas State – former QB, good athlete.

Barret Jones, OL, Alabama – Solid, versatile, Packers’ type of guy.

Luke Marquardt, OT, Asuza Pacific – Coached by Hall of Famer Jackie Slater.

Brian Schwenke, C, CAL – Looks like a perfect ZBS center…

Khaled Holmes, C, USC – Fits in a ZBS, but has some nasty…

David Quessenberry, OL, San Jose State – my favorite “all-purpose” OL. Can play any position on the line.

Khaseem Greene, ILB, Rutgers – Plays with abandon ala CM3… But he’s not CM3.

John Simon, OLB, Ohio State – relentless, hard working over-achiever type.

David Bass, OLB, Missouri Western – 39 sacks at Div II level – Sleeper Alert!  Read more... (350 words + 3 images, estimated 1:24 mins reading time)

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2013 NFL Draft

Johnathan Franklin, RB USC – My top choice, tough, hard worker, smart, good citizen

Le’Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State – Ryan Grant in his prime with some moves and the ability to block

JJ Wilcox, S, Georgia Southern – Nick Collins II?

Jonathan Cyprien, S Florida Int’l – Over hyped by fans, but still the #4-5 safety in the draft.

Philip Thomas, S Fresno State –  Instictual ball hawk, good tackler.

Kevin Minter, ILB LSU – Tough as nails, on-field leader.

Khaseem Greene, ILB, Rutgers – Plays with abandon ala CM3… But he’s not CM3.

Robert Woods, WR, USC – Good fit for the Packers

Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia – Even better fit for the Packers

Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech – Greg Jennings II?

Ryan Swope, WR Texas A&M – 4.34 at the Combine, but doesn’t look it on the field.

Dwayne Gratz, CB, Connecticut – This year’s Casey Hayward

David Amerson, CB, N. C. State – Cornerback or Safety?

Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern – Boy can he move for a big guy…

Jamie Collins, OLB, Southern Mississippi – Day two 3-4OLB most likely to have very good career.

Barret Jones, OL, Alabama – Solid, versatile, Packers’ type of guy.

Brian Schwenke, C, CAL – Looks like a perfect ZBS center…

David Quessenberry, OL, San Jose State – my favorite “all-purpose” OL. Can play any position on the line.  Read more... (315 words + 3 images, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)

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2013 NFL Draft

Yin and Yang… Some of these picks should make you smile, some should make you cringe. Based on comments by someone with 40+ years of scouting experience, here are some guys that should make you jump for joy if your team drafts them and others that might cause you to lock yourself in your room for a few months. Again, the comments are not mine… Here goes:

Yin –  You should smile

Sheldon Richardson – Best DL in the draft
Datone Jones – Under Capers, WOW factor will come out in that kid…
Lane Johnson – best OT in the draft
Chance Warmack – best player overall in the draft
David Bass – Robert Mathis / Zach Thomas type
AJ Klein – Jonathan Vilma-like…
John Simon – Mike Vrabel clone
Mike Catapano – Aaron Kampman clone
Jamie Collins – will make some team VERY happy
JJ Wilcox – Best safety in the draft (really…)
Dwayne Gratz – This year’s Casey Hayward
Zach Sudfeld – Super Sleeper
Jesse Williams – on cusp of being a JJ Watt clone
TJ McDonald – like Morgan Burnett
Tank Carradine – nickname says it all
Brian Schwenke – favorite center…
Kevin Minter – best ILB in the draft
DJ Hayden – Best CB in the draft
EJ Manuel – Best of an uninspiring bunch
Stedman Bailey – like a Dodge truck – RAM tough
Gavin Escobar – best pass catching TE – the nextTony Gonzalez
Knile Davis – a gamble (injuries) but worth a late shot
Philip Thomas – like him better than Eric Reid.
Brandon Williams
Jasper Collins
Le’Veon Bell
Gio Bernard
Brandon Williams
Ryan Griffin – best late round QB
Cooper Taylor – sleeper
Michael Hill – sleeper (resembles Arian Foster)
Nick Williams – sleeper
Edmund Kubila
Charles Johnson – Late round bargain
Logan Ryan – late round bargain
Steve Williams – late round bargain
Corey Fuller – late round bargain
Rodney Smith – late round bargain
Khaseem Greene – plays like hair on fire, ala CM3
Michael Ford – late round bargain
Mike James – late round bargain
John Boyett – UFA steal – PUP until healed  Read more... (639 words + 3 images, estimated 2:33 mins reading time)

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As the 2013 NFL Draft is about to begin, here are some things that have been whispered into my ear as well as some of my own opinions and predictions.

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1. Whisper: If there is one player the Packers would consider trading up for, it’s Sheldon Richardson. 49ers talking to Jets about the same thing…
2. Prediction: The Packers will draft a running back and/or wide receiver between Rounds two and four.
3. Opinion: If a trading partner can be found (49ers? Pats?) Packers should trade back a bit and pick up another third rounder.
4. Whisper: Top running back on the Packers’ board is Johnathan Franklin, UCLA.
5. Whisper: I was told to “expect a surprise” in the first round by the Packers. No more details than that, unfortunately. Trade up? Kevin Minter (who they love)? Robert Woods? Tank Carradine?
6. Prediction: There is no way the Packers come out of this draft without taking a running back.
7. Opinion: Two mid-round safeties the Packers should be going after are JJ Wilcox of Georgia Southern and Duke Williams of Nevada.
8. Whisper: Packers have done “a ton of research” on Kevin Minter, Stedman Bailey, Johnathan Franklin, Le’Veon Bell, JJ Wilcox, Dwayne Gratz, AJ Klein, Ryan Griffin.
9. Prediction: Johnathan Franklin or Le’Veon Bell will be a Green Bay Packer.
10. Opinion: Seriously hoping Ted trades down and amasses 4 picks in the top 100…

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2013 NFL Draft

As the Packers draft analyst for DraftTek.com, I’ve been involved with at least 20 mock drafts leading up to today. They’re not entirely mine, however, as the actual picks are made by computer.  I get to input needs information, and can try to “grab” certain players (if they are available at that spot) or “lockout” players from contention.

Analysts for the other 31 teams all do the same thing. What results is the closest thing to a real draft simulation (they don’t call it a mock) I’ve seen anywhere. It ‘s quite unique and if you are not familiar with it, you really should check them out.

What’s even cooler is that on draft day, the “simulation” is updated within minutes of when each pick is selected. So, as the Packers are up at #26, it will re-run the simulation within minutes, eliminating the 25 other players already picked from contention for the Packers pick. So at any point in the draft, you can get a quick view at what the landscape looks like for the rest of the draft. Isn’t that rather amazing? It’s a great thing to be checking as you watch the draft unfold…

Here’s how today’s  today’s final DrafTek  NFL Draft simulation ended up:  Read more... (1163 words + 3 images, estimated 4:39 mins reading time)

1. Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama
2. Jonathan Franklin, RB, UCLA
3. Stedman Bailey, WR , West Virginia
4. JJ Wilcox, S, Georgia Southern
5. Michael Mauti, ILB, Penn State / 5B: Nicholas Williams, DE Samford
6. David Bass, OLB, Missouri Western

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