Monday, April 27, 2009

THE NFL DRAFT 2009: SECOND DAY



MEL KIPER'S HAIR HAS NOT LOST A STEP - THAT SUCKER COULD DEFLECT BULLETS

Mel's hair was on full display the second day of the draft - which is the day drafts are made. The first round picks and those made on the first day certainly garner the most attention, but team success is heavily dependent on the contributions of the players drafted on the second day.

How did the G-men do?

Jerry Reese is beginning to cement his reputation as one of the best talent evaluators in the NFL. He may have helped his reputation even more yesterday.

After not being able to swing a deal for a marquee WR to replace Plax--although Braylon Edwards or Anquan Boldin could still end up in Blue--Reese & Co. managed to provide depth to the WR core and diversified the offense with WR Hakeem Nicks and TE/H-Back Beckum as well as red-zone threat 6-6 WR Ramses Barden. RB Andre Brown in the fourth round is a steal and provides replacement for Dedrick Ward. Second rounders William Beatty T and Clint Sintim LB project as solid pro prospects. No real reaches or gambles in the bunch.

GIANTS PICKS:
1 - Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina (6-1, 212)
2 - Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia (6-3, 256)
2 - William Beatty, T, (6-6, 307)
3 - Ramses Barden, WR, Cal Poly (6-6, 229)
3 - Travis Beckum, TE, Wisconsin (6-3, 239)
4 - Andre Brown, RB, N.C. State (6-0, 224)
5 - Rhett Bomar, QB, Sam Houston State (6-2, 225)
6 - DeAndre Wright, CB, New Mexico (5-11, 198)
7 - Stoney Woodson, CB, South Carolina (5-11, 195)

The only knock so far is that they could have gone for a S rather than QB project Bomar in the fifth. The 6-7 picks are so far down the depth chart of available CB's that I would be surprised if they stick.

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Giants Top Minor League Prospects

  • 1. Joey Bart 6-2, 215 C Power arm and a power bat, playing a premium defensive position. Good catch and throw skills.
  • 2. Heliot Ramos 6-2, 185 OF Potential high-ceiling player the Giants have been looking for. Great bat speed, early returns were impressive.
  • 3. Chris Shaw 6-3. 230 1B Lefty power bat, limited defensively to 1B, Matt Adams comp?
  • 4. Tyler Beede 6-4, 215 RHP from Vanderbilt projects as top of the rotation starter when he works out his command/control issues. When he misses, he misses by a bunch.
  • 5. Stephen Duggar 6-1, 170 CF Another toolsy, under-achieving OF in the Gary Brown mold, hoping for better results.
  • 6. Sandro Fabian 6-0, 180 OF Dominican signee from 2014, shows some pop in his bat. Below average arm and lack of speed should push him towards LF.
  • 7. Aramis Garcia 6-2, 220 C from Florida INTL projects as a good bat behind the dish with enough defensive skill to play there long-term
  • 8. Heath Quinn 6-2, 190 OF Strong hitter, makes contact with improving approach at the plate. Returns from hamate bone injury.
  • 9. Garrett Williams 6-1, 205 LHP Former Oklahoma standout, Giants prototype, low-ceiling, high-floor prospect.
  • 10. Shaun Anderson 6-4, 225 RHP Large frame, 3.36 K/BB rate. Can start or relieve
  • 11. Jacob Gonzalez 6-3, 190 3B Good pedigree, impressive bat for HS prospect.
  • 12. Seth Corry 6-2 195 LHP Highly regard HS pick. Was mentioned as possible chip in high profile trades.
  • 13. C.J. Hinojosa 5-10, 175 SS Scrappy IF prospect in the mold of Kelby Tomlinson, just gets it done.
  • 14. Garett Cave 6-4, 200 RHP He misses a lot of bats and at times, the plate. 13 K/9 an 5 B/9. Wild thing.

2019 MLB Draft - Top HS Draft Prospects

  • 1. Bobby Witt, Jr. 6-1,185 SS Colleyville Heritage HS (TX) Oklahoma commit. Outstanding defensive SS who can hit. 6.4 speed in 60 yd. Touched 97 on mound. Son of former major leaguer. Five tool potential.
  • 2. Riley Greene 6-2, 190 OF Haggerty HS (FL) Florida commit.Best HS hitting prospect. LH bat with good eye, plate discipline and developing power.
  • 3. C.J. Abrams 6-2, 180 SS Blessed Trinity HS (GA) High-ceiling athlete. 70 speed with plus arm. Hitting needs to develop as he matures. Alabama commit.
  • 4. Reece Hinds 6-4, 210 SS Niceville HS (FL) Power bat, committed to LSU. Plus arm, solid enough bat to move to 3B down the road. 98MPH arm.
  • 5. Daniel Espino 6-3, 200 RHP Georgia Premier Academy (GA) LSU commit. Touches 98 on FB with wipe out SL.

2019 MLB Draft - Top College Draft Prospects

  • 1. Adley Rutschman C Oregon State Plus defender with great arm. Excellent receiver plus a switch hitter with some pop in the bat.
  • 2. Shea Langliers C Baylor Excelent throw and catch skills with good pop time. Quick bat, uses all fields approach with some pop.
  • 3. Zack Thompson 6-2 LHP Kentucky Missed time with an elbow issue. FB up to 95 with plenty of secondary stuff.
  • 4. Matt Wallner 6-5 OF Southern Miss Run producing bat plus mid to upper 90's FB closer. Power bat from the left side, athletic for size.
  • 5. Nick Lodolo LHP TCU Tall LHP, 95MPH FB and solid breaking stuff.