1971 NFL Draft Prospects

Players: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Drafted Players - A
NAMEPOSSCHOOLROUNDPK(OVR)TEAM
Tim Anderson NewsDBOhio State123(23)San Francisco
Julius Adams NewsDETexas Southern21(27)New England
Henry Allison NewsOGSan Diego State224(50)Philadelphia
Bill Atessis NewsDETexas226(52)Indianapolis
Ken Anderson NewsQBAugustana College (IL)315(67)Cincinnati
Lyle Alzado NewsDE 41(79)Denver
Willie Armstrong NewsRBGrambling55(109)Tennessee
Phil Asack NewsDEDuke515(119)Los Angeles
Mike Adamle NewsRBNorthwestern516(120)Kansas City
Ralph Anderson NewsDBWest Texas A&M522(126)Pittsburgh
John Andrews NewsTEIndiana526(130)Indianapolis
Willie Alexander NewsDBAlcorn State64(134)Tennessee
Doug Adams NewsLBOhio State79(165)Denver
Josh Ashton NewsRBTulsa91(209)New England
Mike Anderson NewsLBLSU98(216)Pittsburgh
Nate Allen NewsDBTexas Southern1116(276)Kansas City
Jeff Allen NewsDBIowa State1317(329)Arizona
David Abercrombie NewsRBTulane1320(332)Detroit
Dick Adams NewsDBMiami (OH)145(343)Tennessee
Players - A
NAMEPOSHTWTSCHOOLGRADEPOS RANKOVR RANK
David Abercrombie RB----TulaneE+ Only
Mike Adamle RB----NorthwesternE+ Only
Dick Adams DB----Miami (OH)E+ Only
Doug Adams LB----Ohio StateE+ Only
Julius Adams DE----Texas SouthernE+ Only
Willie Alexander DB----Alcorn StateE+ Only
Jeff Allen DB----Iowa StateE+ Only
Nate Allen DB----Texas SouthernE+ Only
Henry Allison OG----San Diego StateE+ Only
Lyle Alzado DE---- E+ Only
Ken Anderson QB----Augustana College (IL)E+ Only
Mike Anderson LB----LSUE+ Only
Ralph Anderson DB----West Texas A&ME+ Only
Tim Anderson DB----Ohio StateE+ Only
John Andrews TE----IndianaE+ Only
Willie Armstrong RB----GramblingE+ Only
Phil Asack DE----DukeE+ Only
Josh Ashton RB----TulsaE+ Only
Bill Atessis DE----TexasE+ Only
Grading Scale
  • 90-100 Rare Prospect
    Player demonstrates rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game. Is a premier college player that has all the skill to take over a game and play at a championship level. He rates in the top 5 players in the nation at his position and is considered a first round draft prospect.
  • 80-89 Outstanding Prospect
    Player has abilities to create mismatches versus most opponents in the NFL. A feature player that has an impact on the outcome of the game. Cannot be shut down by a single player and plays on a consistent level week in and week out. He rates in the top 10 at his position and is considered a second round draft prospect.
  • 70-79 Solid Prospect
    Still a standout player at the college level that is close to being an elite player. He has no glaring weaknesses and will usually win his individual matchups, but does not dominate in every game, especially when matched up against the top players in the country. He will usually rate in the top third of players at his position and is considered a third round draft prospect.
  • 60-69 Good Prospect
    This player is an good starter that will give a solid effort week in and week out, but he is overmatched versus the better players in the nation. His weaknesses will be exposed against top competition. He is usually a prospect that is missing something from his game. For example, he has the size and skills to be an outstanding prospect, but lacks the speed. He will usually rate in the top half of the players at his position and is considered a middle round draft choice.
  • 50-59 Adequate Prospect
    These are usually players that play at a high level in college, but lack some measurables or skills to play at that same level in the NFL. He may be a player that has a lot of developmental qualities, or could be a player that will contribute right away on special teams or in a situational capacity. He will usually rate in the second-third at his position and is considered a fifth round draft choice.
  • 21-49 Borderline Draft Prospect
    These are players that teams like something about, but certainly do not have the full package in terms of NFL talent. A lot of times, teams will take chances on character players or developmental type athletes with this grade. And often, these are players that come from smaller schools or did not standout at the college level. NFL teams are looking for 'diamonds in the rough' with this type of prospect. He will usually rate in the bottom third of players at his position and will be considered a late round draft choice or un-drafted free agent.
  • 20 Free Agent Prospect
    These are players that did not make our original 'evaluation list' but are prospects that need to be monitored. Especially in the pre-season, these players will fluctuate up and down depending on performance in their final year of eligibility.
  • 10 Not a legitimate Prospect
    These are players that lack NFL measurables and/or skills. They are players that we feel would not even make a solid contribution as a training camp body.

Analysis by ESPN Scouts Inc.