Secondary

Here is the breakdown of the secondary in this year's draft. Also a quick note, we here at Sports Bullies will be bringing you a live running blog of the draft as it happens. Also, through a very exclusive deal we have, we will be providing said coverage 10-15 sec. before ESPN or any other online media outlet can provide it. This shouldn't surprise you, we have been the definitive voice of sports for the last 56 days and counting!! On to some analysis.

First the CB.

Leon Hall - Michigan

This aggressive and tough corner back is a physical brute. His ability to break quickly on the ball combined with his ridiculous 40 time (4.39) should allow him to hang with anybody in the league. He will be best utilized in a zone-heavy scheme, but he also can play mostly man-to-man coverage, so long as a safety can help out versus the speediest receivers. Hall is not only big and strong enough to handle bigger NFL receivers but he also does an amazing job supporting the run. I see him in the top 15 of this draft with someone like the Texans, Bills, or Rams being a prime destination.

Darrelle Revis - Pittsburgh

Revis is very instinctive. His break on the ball is amazing and this comes from his outstanding ability to read the quarterbacks' eyes. He is also a reliable open-field tackler. Revis can also be used as a punt return specialist due to his good vision and balance. A knock on Revis is is 4.54 40 time. That will severely hinder him versus the likes of Ginn?Glenn type players. I see the Bills, Rams, and Jags as teams that desire Revis.

Aaron Ross - Texas

Ross is one of the better CB to come along in a long time. His 4.42 40 time is just the tip of the iceberg. Ross' ability to knock receivers off their route with his upper-body strength is a great asset. Ross is an amazing open-field tackler, that can knock the ball loose. A major knock however is his inability to cover the run. Look for teams that run lots of man-to-man, which neutralize this, to show interest in him. His experience returning punts should also serve his new team well. Several teams drafting between 15 and 25 should show interest in him. (The Cowboys would be well-served by his talents.)

Chris Houston - Arkansas

This Razorback is a very intriguing pick. While not initially thought of as a 1st rounder, Houston is skyrocketing up the draft boards. His best ability is to shutdown top-tier receivers. Just ask Dwayne Jarrett, Dwayne Bowe, and Robert Meachem. Houston's tackling ability has come into question and his recognition time is a bit slow. With more experience though, Houston can be a shut-down corner in the league. I see him as a late 1st round steal.

On to the safeties who are legit 1st rounders.

Laron Landry - LSU

A top 5 pick if I've ever seen one. Landry is the real deal. Think of a mix between Ronnie Lott's tenacity, Ed Reed's big-play ability, and the cover skills of Roy Williams. See that is the one knock on Landry. He misjudges the ball in mid-air at times and gives up the long bomb. Also until he gains some size, which he most certainly will, he will have a difficult time in the box in the NFL. Overall, I think Landry has a chance to go down as one of the greats of the game.

Reggie Nelson - Florida

A terrific safety that has extended range. He can cover sideline-to-sideline in a single bound. Nelson has great instincts and is a real ball-hawk. (Unlike this kid.) He also isn't afraid to lay one on you, which is a plus when it comes to run support. A knock on him is that he is a "Roy Williams" type of player; to often he tries to knock you out rather than wrap you up. A top 15 pick for sure, Nelson has the potential to be an all-pro safety.

Michael Griffin - Texas

Texas might soon start garnering the title "Secondary U." Griffin follows in the footsteps of Thorpe award winner Michael Huff, non-relation Cedric Griffin, fellow 1st round hopeful Aaron Ross (also a Thorpe award winner), and brother Marcus, a junior. Michael is a very talented cover man with good pop and a "motor that never stops." (Football lingo for someone who busts their ass on every play.) He lacks the size of a typical free safety, but makes up for it with freakishly long arms and mad ups. He also has a tuff time lining up in the box. Griffin also has 6 blocked punts in his college career, a Longhorn record. Griffin projects as a late 1st rounder with lots of upside.

Brandon Meriweather - The U

Hits harder than almost anybody in college football. Nuff said. This guy has a mean streak like non-other. His size isn't ideal, but he is still a very capable free safety. He has speed to burn and decent instincts. Off-field concerns are an issue, as is on-field character, but he is a decent prospect that probably falls to the second round, where he will be a steal.