DRAFT '82 VOLUME I continued

Defensive rankings from Consolidated Draft Systems of Skokie, Illinois ...

Punters

1. Rohn Stark, Florida State--A serious contender for the Olympic team
(decathalon).
2. Maury Buford, Texas Tech

Cornerbacks

1. Rodney Lewis, Nebraska--When he's playing well, he suggests a faster,
quicker version of Russell Gary. Raates a relatively high selection on the
basis of potential, but he can't play for anyone until he gets his head out
of the clouds.
2. Paul Lankford, Penn State--Intelligent man who rarely makes mental
errors. Wants to play pro ball and will work to improve.

Safeties

1. John Krimm, Notre Dame--Did a solid job of controlling Anthony Carter in
the Michigan game, although Carter finally broke free for a TD pass late in
the game. Particularly impressed us with his ability to cope with Carter's
explosive break to the sideline on out patterns.
2. Sammy Simms, Nebraska--Like teammate Rodney Lewis, Simms is a talented,
but very erratic, player.
3. Fred Marion, Miami (Fla.)--Gary Fencik-type, although he doesn't hit
with quite the explosive "pop" of Fencik.
5. Van McElroy, Baylor
14. Rick Woods, Boise State

Outside linebackers

1. Chip Banks, Southern California--Should make a prototype 3-4 outside LB.
2. Rich Dixon, Caifornia--A likely first round selection who tore up his
knee in late September, underwent surgery, and won't complete rehabilitation
until February at the earliest ... Already has applied for an additional
year of eligibility, and will probably be playing college ball next fall.
7. Mike Merriweather, Pacific

Inside linebackers

1. Johnnie Cooks, Mississippi State--Has enough intelligence to read
defensive keys, but has been allowed to freelance in Misssissippi St.
defensive scheme. As a result, he makes many spectacular plays, but also
leaves gaping holes in defense when he's fooled by misdirection fakes ...
Eventually, he should be another Harry Carson.
2. Bob Crable, Notre Dame--Should develop into a very solid, but not great,
LB in the mold of Buddy Curry or Bob Breunig.
6. Jack Squirek, Illinois
8. Jim Fahnhorst, Minnesota

Defensive ends

1. Glen Collins, Mississippi State--Plays the run better than the other top
prospects, although he isn't yet a stopper in the Dan Hampton mold.
2. Booker Reese, Bethune-Cookman--Rating could shoot up dramatically if he
pumps iron and gains weight in the off-season.
3. Andre Tippett, Iowa--Technically plays DE, spends considerable time set
off the line as a LB, and almost never plays down in a three point position.
As one would expect, most scouts project him as an outside LB. We feel he
will have a better future if he bulks up and converts to down DE, primarily
because he lacks the quick reactions and tackling ability to be a standout
LB.

Noseguards

1. Warren Lyles, Alabama--Looks like definite starting material, although
his temperment (doesn't like being a sacrificial lamb for LBs in 3-4
defense) might be better suited to play DT in a 4-3 defense.
6. Leo Wiesniewski, Penn State

Defensive tackles

1. Kenneth Sims, Texas--Could be an all time great pro if his late season
leg/ankle injury heals properly.
2. Lester Williams, Miami (Fla.)--The most widely recruited high school
lineman in the country four years ago, and he's finally playing outstanding
football.
3. David Galloway, Florida