Archive for April, 2011

49ers Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – WR Niles Paul

By Jeremy Fuchs NILES PAUL, WR, NEBRASKA Triangle Numbers: 6-1, 220, 4.45 Scouting Reports: Draft Countdown: Strengths: • Sturdy frame with good height and outstanding bulk • Super athletic with impressive speed and a burst • Elusive with great vision and instincts as a runner • Soft hands and will snatch the ball out of [...]

49ers Hall of Fame RB Joe “The Jet” Perry Passes Away at 84

Hall of Fame running back Joe Perry passed away this morning in Chandler, Arizona. He was 84 years old. Perry was well known as an extremely quick runner who earned the nickname “The Jet” during his 16-year career with the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Colts. He was the first player to rush for [...]

49ers Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – OLB Von Miller

By Abe Munch Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M, 6’3 243 Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: Elite first step suddenness in his pass rush; able to win the corner with ease. Fluid in his hips and footwork and plays with great balance. Able to bend the edge without a hitch in his movement as he closes down [...]

49ers Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – CB Rashad Carmichael

By Jeremy Fuchs RASHAD CARMICHAEL, CB, VIRGINIA TECH Triangle Numbers: 5-10, 192, 4.39 Scouting Reports: Draft Countdown: Strengths: • Outstanding athleticism and very smooth • Excellent speed and quickness with a burst • Has fluid hips and nimble feet to transition • Good hands, ball skills and leaping ability • Effective in both man and [...]

49ers Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – DT Marcell Dareus

By Abe Munch Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama, 6’4 306 Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: Dareus played in a diverse defensive scheme and adds versatility as either a defensive tackle, nose tackle, or defensive end. Shows very good footwork for a man his size; moves well in short areas. Nimble. Has the strength to anchor consistently at [...]

LSU CB Patrick Peterson Pays the 49ers a Visit

LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson is visited the 49ers Thursday, meeting with coach Jim Harbaugh. “It’s great meeting with coach Harbaugh,” Peterson told the National Football Post in a telephone interview. “It’s awesome. It’s fun meeting all of these coaches and GMs. I’m enjoying it.” Peterson said he’s holding out hope about going first overall to [...]

49ers Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – RB Delone Carter

By Jeremy Fuchs DELONE CARTER, RB, SYRACUSE Triangle Numbers: 5-8, 222, 4.56 Scouting Reports: Sideline Scouting: Positives: Very good at holding onto the football, rarely fumbles… Leaves it all out on the football field, constantly giving 100 percent and gets all the tough yards… Great runner between the tackles, keeps his pads low and churns [...]

SI’s King Has the 49ers Taking Prince Amukamara at Eleven Overall

Peter King, long time writer at Sports Illustrated, is back with his latest Mock Draft, and he has Cam Newton going #1 overall to the Panthers, which seems to be the growing trend. King has the 49ers taking CB Prince Amukamara from Nebraska with the 7th pick. Here’s what he has to say about him. [...]