Draft Prospects: Martin Parker, DL and Justin Rogers, CB

by Parks Smith on Feb 2, 2011 10:26 AM EST in Redskins 2011 Draft

I truly think the philosophy of this draft after we set an initial course, in the first three rounds, should be to stockpile as many talented defensive prospects as possible. And that philosophy is why I’m profiling Martin Parker a 6’2, 300 lbs DT and Justin Rogers a 5’11, 185 CBs, both players are out of Richmond.

Parker’s draft stock soared after he was named the Defensive MVP of the Shrine Bowl two weeks ago in Orlando; he was also a FCS 1^st Team All American and 1^st Team All-CAA. Parker led all CAA defensive lineman in tackles this year (8.7 per game), and was second in the league in sacks and tackles for loss, for all defensive players. At the Shrine bowl he recorded two sacks and forced a fumble and was part of a defensive unit that only gave up 14 yards rushing. Parker is great at getting after the QB and has the speed and power to get around the OL. Parker wouldn't fill our NT void, but he would add valuable depth to the DL and could play DE.

Rogers is the second player in CAA history to be named All-CAA 1^st Team for four consecutive years. He is also the CAA’s all-time leader in kick returning, lead the league in punt returning, and is 3^rd all time in interceptions at UofR. Roger’s would be a great pick up to add depth to the secondary and also fill the kick returning void, currently on the team. This guy just knows how to make people miss in the open field, not only has he taken several kicks all the way over his tenure, but he has returned ample INTs for TDs over the course of his career.

Projected Pick: Both players are projected at right about the 5^th round, which I think would be an ideal spot to add defensive depth. Remember, Bruce Allen is a Richmond alum, so maybe he has a soft spot in his heart.

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We have two fifth round picks right?

by SkinsFanInHawaii on Feb 2, 2011 10:38 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Yep

We have a 1st, 2nd, 5th, 5th, 6th, 7th, undisclosed…

by Parks Smith on Feb 2, 2011 10:42 AM EST up reply actions

RVA

any chance that UNDISCLOSED is another first rounder :) like… NE’s …. they don’t need 2 do they?

by Kia.Area51 on Feb 2, 2011 10:47 AM EST up reply actions

Hopefully free agency happens before the draft

so if anyone leaves we can get some compensatory picks.

by CarverM on Feb 2, 2011 11:26 AM EST up reply actions

what happens if we free agency doesn’t happen till after the draft? Would we receive compensatory picks for the following draft?

"You're fucking out!"

by travisjh86 on Feb 2, 2011 11:58 AM EST up reply actions

I can't say for sure

by CarverM on Feb 2, 2011 12:01 PM EST up reply actions

How does compensatory picks work?

by SkinsFanInHawaii on Feb 2, 2011 12:08 PM EST up reply actions

A team is eligible to receive compensatory draft picks if it is determined that they lost more or better players than they were able to acquire during the previous year’s free agency period. The number of picks a team receives equals the net loss of compensatory free agents (maximum of four).

Compensatory free agents are determined by a formula that was developed by the NFL Management Council. Not every free agent lost or signed by a team is covered by this formula.

"You're fucking out!"

by travisjh86 on Feb 2, 2011 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

The compensation for the 2011 free agents lost would occur in 2012 based on the following excerpt -

“if it is determined that they lost more or better players than they were able to acquire during the PREVIOUS year’s free agency period.” This does get strange if the draft occurs before free agency since they might not have the rules for such compensation written yet, i.e, no history of free agency after the draft.

by Jefferson1935 on Feb 2, 2011 2:44 PM EST up reply actions

I would be happy if we picked either of these guys in the 5th.

"You're fucking out!"

by travisjh86 on Feb 2, 2011 12:44 PM EST reply actions

I really hope the skin scouting contingent is on the ball.

These 5th round and later picks are those critical depth and gem selections that can seperate the great teams from the not so great teams. Every year there are a dozen or more players who come from these ranks, and become productive starters for the teams that know what they are looking for. Seeing as these late picks make up 67% of this year’s draft choices, their scouting department needs to step up and deliver.

Both Parker and Rogers have combine invites, play positions of need, and could be 2 of those surprises. I will be looking forward to following them thru the combine to see how they stack up, and how they might be able to fit in.

by JDC15 on Feb 2, 2011 12:56 PM EST reply actions