don't know much about the kid, but San Jose State isnt a big school against big time competition, so that might be the major knock on the kid, which by all means should be a big time knock, hopefully he can learn the game quickly. Somebody find a highlight reel!
still don't think any of us know much about the kid, and yes it now appears we really wanted Branch or King to fall to 102, and so we traded back to (hopefully)steal this kid....
Dwight Lowery Selected by: New York Jets Round: 4 Pick (Overall): 14(113) CB | (5'11", 201, 4.54) | SAN JOSE STATE Scouts Grade: 45 Flags: (D: DURABILITY) Player that can't stay healthy Strengths: Changes directions fairly well, shows adequate burst coming out of cuts and has decent short-area man-to-man cover skills. Shows good awareness in space and can hold up well when in zone or man-cushion coverage. Reads quarterbacks' eyes well and will get a consistently good jump on the ball. Displays exceptional instincts, has great ball skills and a playmaker. Closes quickly on the ball in front of him and aggressively attacks the ball in the air. Uses good leverage and shows good burst out of back pedal. Has above-average leaping ability, does a good job of timing his jumps and competes for jump balls. Weaknesses: Only two full seasons at DI-A level prior, doesn't match up against top wide receiver talent in the WAC and there is some concern about ability to adjust to the speed of the game at the NFL level. Doesn't have prototypical top-end speed and is going to have a much harder time turning and running with receivers at the NFL level. Upper body strength is marginal, doesn't deliver a powerful punch and doesn't reroute receivers at the line. Bulk is adequate but can get pushed around and could stand to get a bit bigger. Effort in run support is only decent. Struggles to get off of blocks and is a drag-down tackler that can have problems bringing stronger runners to the ground. Missed five games with a hand injury in 2005, fractured jaw during 207 spring practices and durability is a concern. Overall: Lowery attended Cabrillo CC (Aptos, Calif.) in 2004 and 2005, appearing in 15 games (all starts) and collecting 95 tackles, 13 interceptions (two of which he returned for touchdowns), seven pass breakups and two blocked kicks. He also averaged 30.0 yards and had a score on 10 kickoff returns, and ran back his only punt return 18 yards for a TD during that period. Lowery transferred to San Jose State in 2006 and started all 13 games for the Spartans in his first season, recording 48 tackles, nine interceptions and seven pass breakups. As a senior in 2007, he started all 12 games and had 44 tackles, four interceptions and seven pass breakups. He also had 24 punt returns for 315 yards (13.1 average) and a touchdown in two years at San Jose State. In '05, Lowery missed the Seahawks' last five games because of a hand injury. In '07 he suffered a fractured jaw in the spring and had his mouth wired shut for seven weeks. Lowery is a proven playmaker with the size, instincts and ball skills to develop into a starting cornerback for a team that plays primarily in zone coverage. However, he doesn't have great top-end speed and he has against premiere collegiate receivers on a weekly basis so transitioning to the NFL could prove difficult.
courtesy of nfldraftcountdown... Dwight Lowery Height: 5-11 Weight: 201 40-Time: 4.59 Very good size and bulk with long arms...smooth athlete..excellent hands and ball skills...good leaper...great instincts and awareness..Dangerous when he has the ball...has a great football IQ...real productive...hard worker with good intangibles Doesn't have very good speed and lacks a burst to recover...Is not fluid when he has to flip his hips..Does not have quick feet..Isn't real strong or physical...Not a great tackler...has trouble in man coverage..average versus the ..Needs some technique work...not an ideal fit for every team..only two years of DI experience.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_LKUYxnkaI&feature=related Scikotics is a SJ State alum, so he should know a lot about this guy. When I was at Fresno, I saw Lowery play and he's a damn good playmaker. He is the true definition of a ballhawk. You can't knock his level of competition either: He played against Hawaii, Boise State, and Fresno State. All VERY good teams while Lowery was at SJ State.
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/dwightlowery.html Check out his Bio here. There's a nice little video at the bottom. Seems like the kid is a playmaker, but the knock on him is his speed. From this and what I've read, I like Lowery a lot, but I think we could've landed him in a later round.
The Jets' CS and Front Office must've not wanted Dre Moore. They had not one, but two chances to take him this round, and they passed. It seems like they wanted a defensive back, and Lowery gives them versatility with the ability to play safety or corner.
he sounds like he sucks. idk if im ok with this pick in the fourth fuckin round when he was supposed to be a late round draft pick. we reached.
apparently, but i had read from some places how the jets had multiple meetings with dre moore, so i kinda got the perception that they WERE interested in him........anyways what's the best available d-line help left
The 4th round is a late round. Just admit man...you've never heard of this guy, and that's a big reason for your complaints?
Lowery (#25) has a better read on the pass than the reciever does in every one of these interceptions. He may not be fast, but he has incredible instincts and hands [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_LKUYxnkaI[/YOUTUBE]
