<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Brandt's supplemental draft primerBy Gil Brandt / NFL.com Senior Analyst(May 18, 2006) -- For those of you experiencing a little post-NFL Draft withdrawal, there's good news: The 2006 Supplemental Draft is just around the corner.The supplemental draft gives players like Ahmad Brooks of Virginia a shot at making the pros. This years' supplemental draft is tentatively scheduled for July 13. Rules of the supplemental draft stipulate that it has to take place at least 10 days prior to opening of the first training camp. Draft order is determined by a weighted system that is divided into three groupings. First come the teams that had six or fewer wins last season, followed by non-playoff teams that had more than six wins, followed by the 12 playoff teams.The first time the supplemental draft came into play was in 1977, when Al Hunter, a running back from Notre Dame, was selected in the fourth round by the Seattle Seahawks. Of course, in order for a team to select someone, it must have that choice available in the following year's regular draft -- and that's the pick it will give up to make the supplemental pick.Brooks is tentatively scheduled to hold a workout for pro scouts at noon on June 22 at the University of Virginia. Cavaliers head coach Al Groh, along with Brooks' position coach and trainer, will be on hand to talk to the NFL personnel guys before the workout.Brooks has been training in Atlanta with Chip Smith. As of yesterday, his weight was 274 -- he has a target weight of 265 for the workout. Brooks, who played linebacker in college but might project as a Julius Peppers-type defensive end in the pros, missed six games with a right knee injury last year.Brooks' father, Perry Brooks was a defensive tackle who was drafted in the seventh round by the Patriots in 1976. He never played for New England but played 92 games for the Washington Redskins. Some of the names you may recall that have been selected in supplemental drafts through the years include linebacker Brian Bosworth, a first-round pick of the Seahawks in 1987; Washington State QB Timm Rosenbach, taken by the Cardinals in 1989; Miami QB Steve Walsh, also taken in 1989 by the Dallas Cowboys; and Duke QB Dave Brown, who was selected by the Giants in 1992.More recently, San Diego defensive tackle Jamal Williams was a second-round supplemental pick in 1998, and he's become a terrific run-stuffer for the Chargers.The paperwork hasn't officially been filed yet for this year's supplemental draft, but there are at least two players who will get a close look from scouts around the league:Ahmad Brooks, LB, Virginia: A national defensive player of the year coming out of high school, Brooks had an outstanding 2004 season for the Cavaliers in 2004, but got hurt last year.Jason Berryman, DE, Iowa State: At about 240 pounds, he's probably a linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. His Pro Day is already set for June 6 at Iowa State, and we'll have reports on that.Of course, NFL.com will have news on these and other players who file for the supplemental draft, so rest easy. There's more draft analysis on the way!> http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9447397</div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ May 25 2006, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>49ers need to get Ahmad Brooks with a 3rd or 4th.</div>I see him going in the second round...maybe to the Jets since we do have 2 second round picks next year with ours and the Redskins (draft day trade down) and that Al Groh (UVA's head coach) has worked with the Parcells/Belicheck/Crennell/Mangini tree before. So if Groh gives any of them a half decent recommendation they'll take him IMO.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chaintime @ May 25 2006, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Somebody will give up a high pick for Ahmad Brooks, my bets are the Jets or Patriots.</div>2nd round will be the highest pick for him IF a team deciedes to do so, more likely he will go in the 3rd round.
I've heard that the Patriots like him a lot and are looking to take him in the 1st Round. Since Ahmad the past 3 seasons when he played played at top 10 talent, it would be a good move. He fits the Patriots system very well with his experience in the 3-4 and athletic ability. If Ahmad can become mature, he is a force to be reckon with. There really isn't any other weaknesses with him except his maturity and work ethic (he was up over 280 lbs. during his suspension last year).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JGleas @ May 26 2006, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I've heard that the Patriots like him a lot and are looking to take him in the 1st Round. Since Ahmad the past 3 seasons when he played played at top 10 talent, it would be a good move. He fits the Patriots system very well with his experience in the 3-4 and athletic ability. If Ahmad can become mature, he is a force to be reckon with. There really isn't any other weaknesses with him except his maturity and work ethic (he was up over 280 lbs. during his suspension last year).</div>No chance. 2nd round will be the highest. Remember the Boz?
I agree, the Pats may be a bit screwy sometimes, but I dont think they would take him in the 1st, the Second is the most likely scenario IMO.
I'd love to have Brooks come to St. Louie. As long as he doesn't cry like the only player picked in last years supplemental draft . That Miami DT. Totally forgot his name. Manuel something? Idk.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brooksie5 @ May 27 2006, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd love to have Brooks come to St. Louie. As long as he doesn't cry like the only player picked in last years supplemental draft . That Miami DT. Totally forgot his name. Manuel something? Idk.</div>Manuel Wright
These too many teams intersted and his a too much of a talent for anybody to take a chance and let him slid out of the 2nd. He may have some character concerns but if a coach feels confident enough he can get him to act straight, no way he gets out of the 2nd.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ May 25 2006, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>49ers need to get Ahmad Brooks with a 3rd or 4th.</div>that is what i am thinking
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rainbeaukid2 @ Jun 15 2006, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ May 25 2006, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>49ers need to get Ahmad Brooks with a 3rd or 4th.</div>that is what i am thinking</div>He 99.9% wont be there past round 2.The guy is a legit first round talent.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Jun 16 2006, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He 99.9% wont be there past round 2.The guy is a legit first round talent.</div>Why didn't anyone take him in the regular draft then? Asking honestly, not being a smartass. I haven't read up on him too much.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jeefunk @ Jun 16 2006, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Jun 16 2006, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He 99.9% wont be there past round 2.The guy is a legit first round talent.</div>Why didn't anyone take him in the regular draft then? Asking honestly, not being a smartass. I haven't read up on him too much.</div>He didnt declare for the regular draft in time.He was planning on returning to the University of Virginia for his Junior Season when he was kicked off of the team for unknown discliplinary reasons, it is believed because of a failed drug test last I heard. After then he petitioned to be allowed into the NFL Draft past the deadline, but to no avail so he entered himself in the Supplemental draft, which usually takes place about a week before training camps begin I believe. In terms of talent he would have been a top 20 pick in next years draft, possibly top 5, but figures to drop a little bit so hell likely be a second round pick. I dont see the character issues dropping him any further because he has too much talent to pass up.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Ahmad Brooks LB Virginia 6’4 249 SophBy: Robert Davis(From FootballsFuture.com)Ahmad Brooks was one of the elite recruits in the country three years ago, and he may have already exceeded expectations in just two seasons of playing time. Brooks is draft eligible because he spent a year after high school at Hargrave Military Academy. During his freshman season, Brooks set a UVA freshman record with 117 tackles with 10 of them for loss, 4 sacks and 6 pass breakups. This season, as a sophomore, he has had another fine season, being named one of three finalists for the Butkus award. Brooks’ father, Perry, played for the Washington Redskins.Ahmad Brooks is a physical specimen. He’s got awesome size, he’s a great athlete, he’s fast, and he’s strong. You may not be able to create a better looking linebacker than Brooks. On the field, he can do it all. He can drop back into coverage, he can weed through traffic and stuff the run, and he can get up field after the passer. Brooks is very versatile on the field; having the ability to play inside or out, and possessing the size to be a 3rd down pass rusher on the line. He has even lined up as a kick returner, averaging 27.5 yards on 2 returns in 2004.There aren’t many negatives with Brooks. The obvious one is experience, as he has only played two seasons at the college level. Even that may be overrated, as he played at Hargrave for a year, and he has started every game he’s played in during his two years at Virginia.Ahmad Brooks is a great prospect, whenever he declares. He should be a Top 20 pick if he declares this year. With his size, athleticism, and versatility, it’s hard to not see Brian Urlacher. Brooks is that type of talent, and he’s going to be an excellent NFL linebacker.</div>
