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Rating System:

H (Hit): Player who had met or exceeded expectations, taking into consideration the role he has been asked to play and the point in the draft where he was selected.

W (Work in Progress): Player who has not yet met expectations, but is still developing and could ascend to the level of a “Hit” in the future.

M (Miss): Player who has failed to meet expectations and likely never will.

2006

(1) Tye Hill: Earned playing time right away and quickly became starter. Earned All-Rookie honors in 2006. Has been slowed by injuries in 2007, but is a big part of Rams future. Grade: H

(2) Joe Klopfenstein: Earned starting job as rookie, but did not produce noteworthy results. Has regressed significantly as a second year player, and has a questionable future. Grade: M

(3) Claude Wroten: Did little as a rookie and quickly found himself in doghouse with suspension in second year. Has earned time in DL rotation and had some flashes. Next year will be make or break. Grade: W

(3) Jon Alston: Spent most of rookie year on practice squad and was cut in training camp in 2007. Grade: M

(3) Dominique Byrd: Has had difficulty avoiding off the field trouble, and has produced little on the field. A lot of physical talent, but it is doubtful he’ll ever put it to use. Grade: M

(4) Victor Adeyanju: Limited in ability but gives 100% effort. Good situational run stopper at the DE position and high character. Grade: H

(5) Marques Hagans: Failed to make roster as rookie. Improved in year two, but has yet to find a consistent role with the team. Upswing given him a middle of the road grade, but I would not be surprised to see him cut next preseason. Grade: W

(7) Tim McGarigle: Practice squad for entire rookie year. Has not been able to crack the active roster in year 2. Surpassed by street FA. Grade: M

(7) Mark Setterstrom: Great late day pick had impressive rookie year in which he ultimately made starting lineup. Year 2 cut short by injury. Grade: H

(7) Tony Palmer: Cut in rookie training camp, perhaps prematurely. Made Packers squad as rookie. On injured reserve in 2007. Grade: M

2007

(1) Adam Carriker: Became starter from Day 1 and has been a major part of the improved run defense. Should continue to improve as he becomes more and more comfortable in the DT position. Grade: H

(2) Brian Leonard: Started well and had some good moments in the place of injured Steven Jackson. Has faded into background in recent weeks, and does not seem to fit the mold of a full time FB. Grade: W

(3) Jonathan Wade: Has made progress throughout the season and done an admirable job in the nickel spot since Tye Hill was injured. Has bright future. Grade: H

(4) Dustin Fry: Surprisingly failed to make active roster until injuries decimated the O line. Has yet to demonstrate ability to justify early Day 2 selection. Still some hope, but at this point, a miss. Grade: M

(5) Clifton Ryan: Major steal who should be part of the Rams DT rotation for years to come. Grade: H

(6) Ken Shackleford: Failed to make it out of training camp. Grade: M

(7) Keith Jackson: Showed early promise, then failed to make team: Grade: M

(7) Derrick Stanley: Made practice squad, but has yet to see active duty. Grade: W


Two-Year Total: 6 Hits, 8 Misses, 4 Works in Progress