Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Rave reviews for Jenkins, Rodgers-Cromartie

Tony Pauline, who runs the draft site TFYDraft.com, ranked Mike Jenkins and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie as the top two “risers” in April’s draft based on their performances at the NFL Scouting Combine, which ended Tuesday at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.
Here’s what Pauline wrote for SI.com:

On Jenkins:
Jenkins was clearly the class of the cornerback position Tuesday. He started swiftly, clocking in the mid 4.3s in the 40. Jenkins continued to impress with a great practice session, showing some of the finest footwork, hip movement and hands of the day. He also completed 18 reps on the bench, one of the better marks for his position. Scouts came away thinking Jenkins had solidified himself as the top corner in the draft.

On Rodgers-Cromartie:
Scouts expected Rodgers-Cromartie to deliver a fine performance, and he did not disappoint. He unofficially timed as the fastest defensive back at the combine, as both his 40s hovered around the 4.3-second mark, with some scouts clocking him as low as 4.28 seconds. Rodgers-Cromartie may push himself into the first round after his Senior Bowl and combine performances, which would make him the first Tennessee State player to do so since Ed "Too Tall" Jones.

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