'Bama in the 2009 NFL Draft/Combine

(#8 - QB) John Parker Wilson, Alabama 6-0, 210
Positives: Game manager … Solid passer with nice mechanics … Veteran who saw it all.

Negatives: Not big. Not a prototype … Mediocre arm … Not mobile enough for his size.

(#1 - Safety) Rashad Johnson, Alabama (FS) 6-0, 195
Positives: Tremendous worker and a great leader … A playmaker. Made things happen as the star of a strong defense … Good closing ability when the ball is in the air.

Negatives: Not an elite athlete. A better football player than he’ll be in any workout … Not all that big. Not a huge hitter … He’ll have to get bigger and stronger or there might be a ceiling on what he can do.

(#1 - Offensive Tackle) Andre Smith, Alabama 6-5, 345
Positives: Dominant all-around blocker from day one … Elite strength and can handle himself well against speed rushers … Destroys defenders in the running game.

Negatives: Could stand to drop a little weight … Could stand to use a little more technique work … Needs to change his body a bit and get more muscular.

(#5 - Center) Antoine Caldwell, Alabama 6-3, 300
Positives: Extremely smart … Very quick and great on the move … Can be moved to guard.

Negatives: Can be pushed around by bigger tackles … Needs a little work on his technique … Could stand to be nastier as a run blocker.


(#15 - Running Back) Glen Coffee, Alabama 6-1, 200
Positives: Productive star in the SEC … Good around the goal line and between the 20s … Quick through the line.

Negatives: Isn’t special in any one area … Injury concerns. Banged up throughout Bama career … Not an NFL-caliber receiver.

2009 NFL Draft Preworkout Rankings