By RJ

April 24, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

Brooks is the interesting one. The guy is probobly the biggest can’t miss prospect in the draft, but he will be drafted late because of his position. He could probobly start for all but 3 teams in the league today.

Now I’m not saying NFL teams would be wise to invest a high draft choice in a punter (like the Raiders using a first rounder on Janikowski), but we saw for the last two years how valuable a player is that can always pin an opponent at their 10, or send a punt 77 yards out of his own endzone.

By Ben

April 25, 2008 7:47 AM | Link to this

This is coming from a Dawg fan…. Durant Brooks is a amazing prospect, but won’t get drafted until the 5-7 rounds due to his position. Philip Wheeler is a badass linebacker size will make his draft stock go down but I would draft him 2nd round anyday. Tashard Choice is a grinder. He may not have the 40 speed but he makes it up in his determination and desire 4th-5th round.

By Josh H

April 25, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

Good comment Ben. I agree, watching the Tech spring game I definitely missed Brooks. I hope the Falcons are smart and spend a 6th rounder on him.

Choice is a great running back if you have a good offensive line, as he always seems to get something out of nothing and knows how to follow blocks. I hope a team like Indy takes him, as he can run, catch, and protect the quarterback.

Stewart Mandel called Phillip Wheeler his most underrated linebacker in the draft. He mentioned something about NFL teams arguing where they want to play Wheeler (inside or outside). If you had to rate the two, I would say that Wheeler is probably better right now, but that Guyton is the better athlete. A team will be getting a steal with any of them.

By Dawghead

April 25, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

I agree that Choice will make someone a fine pick. And, I think so will Thomas Brown from UGA. Hope both get to play at the next level. Both are classy guys.

By GTA

April 25, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Butler was the leading tackler for the Giants in the super bowl too. Only Rodney Harrison had more between the two teams. Not bad for a guy that didn’t get drafted despite being THE safety on one of the better defenses in the ACC his senior year.

By Blaque

April 25, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Hey people I think that Gary Guyton is the biggest sleeper in the upcoming draft. Just look at the and his post season productivity profile Gary Guyton

By NYJacket

April 25, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

Guyton would be my choice at linebacker.

Wheeler is good and has gotten the press but Guyton is faster and is a better tackler.

Someone is going to get a real bargain with Guyton.

He is the real deal.

By gt45

April 25, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Anyone heard of Dunmon transfering?

By dawgy

April 25, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

The question should be, “in what round will Taylor Bennett get drafted?” I mean, the guy was the savior for tech right? (muffled laughter)

By Aaron

April 25, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

Dawgy should perform at the Punchline(sarcasm)!

By dawgy

April 25, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

Aaron: The only joke around here is Tech football (in reality).

By Lee U

April 25, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Dawgy!!! You haven’t finished washing my car or cleaning my pool. Get back to work!

By OLD MAN

April 25, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

Dawgy go home! Do you get your jollies by making sarcastic comments on our blog?

Like I said, Dawgy go home and lick UGA’s balls!

By gtfan

April 25, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this

Trey, say it ain’t so, dude

By Paddy

April 25, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this

Choice and Brown and both runners that should stick with the teams that draft them. Both have the heart to contribute at first on special teams. When these guys get their shot people will know we have really good football players in Ga.

By Zeb McKluskey

April 25, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

Man, you just can’t have a useful blog without knuckleheads. As a dawg fan, I think Choice might make a slightly better back in the NFL than Brown. Now Brown is strong as hell, but I think Tashard’s build will help him more. Thomas is just a little too small. But who knows.

I can’t wait til tomorrow to see who our “hopefully new and improved” Falcons will get at #3. Ought to be a pretty good weekend.

By Jacketnation

April 26, 2008 6:54 AM | Link to this

Tashard would be a very good Choice for anyone.

Barack Hussien Osama would be a bad choice; since he is the anti-christ with a silver tongue, muslim schooling (Indonesia) and Oprah new-age movement backing.

Oprah Winfrey, director of cult leadership in America and world wide on the internet.

By oldgold

April 26, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this

Thanks for all of the great memories on the Blue Turf.

By GT

April 26, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

I am always interested in what all these sport’s types get right or wrong. I saw the NY Giants play live in Atlanta and Manning looked like a Manning in the game tearing us apart with pinpoint passes. We couldn’t stop him with a gun, yet the press was acting like he wasn’t much. One great thing about sports when you get it wrong it usually comes out in the wash, the cream eventually rises. I saw Matt Ryann tear Tech apart the same way Manning did and hear the same bunk about what he is not. I quit reading or listening and gone back to trusting what my eyes tell me. This kid will win in the NFL.

By ha

April 26, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

I think Barack Obama will be drafted in the 4-5 round to the Dolphins because they need “hope for the future.”

By Jacketnation

April 26, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

Barack Obama is the devil. The anti-christ will bring 3 1/2 years of wonderful peace and 3 1/2 years of total hell

By Recker Mom

April 26, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

Tashard is a standup guy. He will give you everything he’s got every play. Phil Wheeler will do what it takes — whatever it takes. Durant Brooks will bury opponents deep every time.

My only hope is that the Falcons leave them all alone! Poor Matt Ryan!

By Recker Mom

April 26, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

Tashard is a standup guy. He will give you everything he’s got every play. Phil Wheeler will do what it takes — whatever it takes. Durant Brooks will bury opponents deep every time.

My only hope is that the Falcons leave them all alone! Poor Matt Ryan!

By ATLnative

April 27, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

My family has been watching on pins and needles waiting to hear them call the names of Tashard Choice, Jamal Lewis, and Darrel Robertson. Tashard and Jamal grew up playing for the Riverdale Blackhawks with my sons, and Darrel joined him in junior high (I can still hear his mom’s high pitched voice). My son chatted with Jamal yesterday morning, and he is nervous and excited and scared. This is a great time in these young men’s lives. It will be wonderful to see their names on the ticker. Once a Blackhawk Always a Blackhawk!!! Love you guys!!

By ATLnative

April 27, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

My family has been watching on pins and needles waiting to hear them call the names of Tashard Choice, Jamal Lewis, and Darrel Robertson. Tashard and Jamal grew up playing for the Riverdale Blackhawks with my sons, and Darrel joined him in junior high (I can still hear his mom’s high pitched voice). My son chatted with Jamal yesterday morning, and he is nervous and excited and scared. This is a great time in these young men’s lives. It will be wonderful to see their names on the ticker. Once a Blackhawk Always a Blackhawk!!! Love you guys!!

By eddie

April 27, 2008 12:45 AM | Link to this

Which S. E. C. team won two major bowl games in the same seson ? Woh were the opposition, who were the coches and what were the scores ?

By Jacketnation

April 27, 2008 12:55 AM | Link to this

Tashard will be a bargain and a huge asset to anyone that gets him. He is also faster than the draft “experts” think. Di everyone one read Terrance (Racist) Moore’s article? Ryan is an excellent choice and a franchise QB. By far the best one in the draft according to ESPN.

Moore doesn’t like it because Vick is gone forever and in prison where he needs to be. Maybe we can go to the GA dorm now and it won’t be full of Nejjers. I want to see a football game, not go to a homeboy rap concert.

By Jacketnation

April 27, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this

The Atlanta Falcons; not just a bunch of nejjers any MOORE

By Navigator

April 27, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

A lot of Tech fans wanted a change at GT football, but Chan Gailey did have one big positive. He knew talent and he could get them to come to Tech. It will be interesting to see if PJohnson can do the same. Gailey is not a head coach, and it showed with his record and many big games (winnable, but usually not won). I will always believe that Randy Edsal was ready to take the job, but was turned away. I guess innovators never really do well in Tech athletices.