Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick

[HeatCheck]

Last night Dre made some nice tackles. He reacted well and made some nice hits. He is really physical when it comes to that and his size is evident. But as far as coverage goes, still doesn't seem like #1 CB quality in that area. He allowed the only TD from the Gators on the opening play where Andre Debose just ran past him. Yes, the safety was out of position but doesn't take away from the fact that Dre was just beat one on one.

One player that I did like (as many people believe LB is a need) was Courtney Upshaw. He is a bit slow but he seems to be all over the field making plays. Not anywhere as good as Rolando McClain from a couple of years ago but still a solid LB. Although probably not 1st round worthy especially where we are selecting (presumably).

[SOJA]

Agreed radiokiller

[kdrh5]

Janoris Jenkins is better and is the defensive back version of Mike Williams for this year.

[ZedLeppelin]

I like him but there is a ton of great CBs this year. Kirkpatrick, Jenkins, Clayborn, Denard, Harris, Minnifield, Rhodes, Gilmore are all top 45 prospects at CB in the 2012 draft. If we end up with a top 10 pick I'd try and trade down and get an extra 2nd or 3rd and then draft a Zach Brown or Brandon Jenkins at OLB in the first then take one of the many good CBs in the 2nd and spend the pick we get from the trade down to take the best OG available. Then if we can sign a good vet DT and a legit 2nd WR in FA we would be looking pretty strong.