NFL Draft Scout: Eugene Monroe > Michael Oher

[Matt McGuire]

As you know I am the only person on the internet with Eugene Monroe as a top 5 pick...probably even only one with him as a first round pick.

All of my hard work with my VHS player and Virginia tapes paid off because I saw a really good prospect. Now I think Oher is a once in a decade type player, but NFL Draft Scout agrees with Matt McGuire because I know what I'm talking about.

I saw the size, finesse, athleticism, strenght, and tenacity that could propel Monroe to a top 5-10 pick.

I pride myself on actually watching the games, which I think 99% of people that put out 2009 mocks DO NOT do...they all nearly look identical because eveyrone copies each others' mocks.

Monroe is a baller and I called it from day one. I think he will be a first round pick and I think he is very very underrated.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...xpos&order=ASC

[MMONTERO]

I don't know about top 5 Matt. What makes you so high on him? And that's coming from a UVA fan.

[Matt McGuire]

The film I watched. His size. His hips when he can get to the 2nd level. He has a high degree of athleticism. He's smart. He is technically sound.

Stronger than D'Brick but not quite as gifted with the feet.

[MMONTERO]

The film I watched. His size. His hips when he can get to the 2nd level. He has a high degree of athleticism. He's smart. He is technically sound.

Stronger than D'Brick but not quite as gifted with the feet.

Stronger than Brick? I didn't notice that but I did notice poor footwork and the tendency to walk the fine line between holding and not holding a lot (though if he doesn't get caught I suppose it's not too bad). I have a couple concerns with him before he gets better than a round 2 grade from me. Definitely a promising prospect though.

[Matt McGuire]

I meant stronger meaning strength wise especially in the phone booth and with pancakes.

[IlliniVikeFan23]

I meant stronger meaning strength wise especially in the phone booth and with pancakes.

Nice Mike Mayock quote.

Everybody knew Monroe was good...There is a reason why Branden Albert wasn't starting at LT. But putting him ahead of Oher is just completely asinine. I agree with you that Oher is a once in a decade player...Monroe is not. He isn't even better than Andre Smith who I believe has the upside to possibly unseat Oher as the top LT and the possible #1 pick. Monroe could defintely become a top 15 pick though.

[Matt McGuire]

Mayock quote? I'm not sure where you are talking about. I've read that term in various football technique books I've studied.

[Matt McGuire]

Nice Mike Mayock quote.

Everybody knew Monroe was good...There is a reason why Branden Albert wasn't starting at LT. But putting him ahead of Oher is just completely asinine. I agree with you that Oher is a once in a decade player...Monroe is not. He isn't even better than Andre Smith who I believe has the upside to possibly unseat Oher as the top LT and the possible #1 pick. Monroe could defintely become a top 15 pick though.

Well not to long ago Walter had him rated as a 5th round draft pick and I've never seen him in anyone else's first round.

[DraftKidWonder]

When is Andre Smith going to get top love? And even Ciron Black? Both are 2 year starters since becoming true freshman in the SEC.

[PuppyPuncher]

Nice Mike Mayock quote.

Everybody knew Monroe was good...There is a reason why Branden Albert wasn't starting at LT. But putting him ahead of Oher is just completely asinine. I agree with you that Oher is a once in a decade player...Monroe is not. He isn't even better than Andre Smith who I believe has the upside to possibly unseat Oher as the top LT and the possible #1 pick. Monroe could defintely become a top 15 pick though.

You keep using my favorite football term.

[Matt McGuire]

When is Andre Smith going to get top love? And even Ciron Black? Both are 2 year starters since becoming true freshman in the SEC.

That list is for seniors Wonder Kid.

[DraftKidWonder]

That list is for seniors Wonder Kid.

Oh. I never actually looked at the list I was just saying in general never mind.

[IlliniVikeFan23]

Mayock quote? I'm not sure where you are talking about. I've read that term in various football technique books I've studied.

Didn't they have a list of the "Mayockisms" on the bottom ticker of NFL Network? Phone Booth was one of them.

[DraftKidWonder]

Didn't they have a list of the "Mayockisms" on the bottom ticker of NFL Network? Phone Booth was one of them.

Yeah.

[AnswerManSam]

I have Monroe in my Top 5 (I'm still working on my mock)

I don't have him above Oher though. I have the Bears as the first pick in mine.