By Robert Baker, 49ers Clubhouse draft writer
March 21, 2002
 

Wendell Bryant     Wisconsin
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 295 lbs
40: 4.9
DOB: 12 September 1980
Hometown: Saint Louis, Missouri
Major: History

2001: 69 tkl 17 tfl 8 sack
 Started. First Team All Big Ten
2000: 48 tkl 11 tfl 6 sack
 Started
1999: 48 tkl 9 tfl 7 sack
 Started 12 games
1998: 24 tkl 4 tfl 3 sack
 Started 2 games
HIGH SCHOOL: All-American

Comments: A very quick player with an amazing ability to beat double teams. Has great balance and footwork. Could play DE. His work ethic may be a problem for some, but it isn’t a major issue. He keeps his body low and should be a dangerous weapon in the NFL.

Dorsett Davis     Mississippi St.
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 305 lbs
40: 5.1
DOB: 24 January 1979
Hometown: Cleveland, Mississippi
Major: Fitness Management

2001: 24 tkl 4 tfl 1 sack
 Started 11 games
2000: 54 tkl 4 tfl 1 sack
 Started
1999: 41 tkl 2 tfl 2 sack
Transferred to Mississippi State
1998: Began career at Mississippi Delta Community College. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, basketball, track

Comments: A great pass and run defender. A physical player with large arms, which is a major positive for NFL scouts. Can’t finish the game on the field which will lower his prospects, but still a prospect that with the right training could be one to watch in the future.

Nate Dwyer     Kansas
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 300 lbs
40: 5.2
DOB: 30 September 1978
Hometown: Stillwater, Minnesota
Major: Communication Studies

2001:51  tkl 9 tfl 3 sack
 Started
2000: 68 tkl 14 tfl 7 sack
 Started
1999: 25 tkl 5 tfl 3 sack
 Started 8 games
1998: 31 tkl 3 tfl 3 sack
 Started 2 games
1997: Redshirt

Comments: Strong, a great run stopper, good technique and nice footwork. But has many downsides. He isn’t physical, a timid pursuer and hasn’t got great instincts.

Eddie Freeman     Birmingham
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 290 lbs
40: 5.0
DOB: 4 January 1978
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama
Major: Mass Communications

2001: 55 tkl 10 tfl 3 sack
 Started
2000: 33  tkl 10 tfl 6 sack
 Started
1999: 54 tkl 5 tfl 2 sack
 Started 11 games at DT
1998: 0 tkl 
 Moved to the DL 
1997: Redshirt as a TE

HIGH SCHOOL: Played DE and TE

Comments: A versatile player, who can play any where on the DL. Has great instincts and has nice lateral movement. What hurts him is that he is a very weak tackler and isn’t as fast as he should be. If he can improve those two areas he’ll be a nice addition to any team.

Alan Harper     Fresno St.
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 280 lbs
40: 5.2
DOB: 6 September 1979
Hometown: Fontana, California
Major: Sociology

2001: 56 tkl 20 tfl 12 sack
 Started
2000: 50 tkl 14 tfl 2 sack
 Started
1999:80  tkl 15 tfl 5 sack
 Started
1998: 39 tkl 2 tfl 1 sack
 Started 7 games
1997: Redshirt

Comments: A big run stopper and is a big game player. Moves well and can tackle very well. His size hurts his prospects. Also needs to work on his technique.

Albert Haynesworth     Tennessee     JUNIOR
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 310 lbs
40: 5.1
DOB: 17 June 1981
Hometown: Hartsville, South Carolina

2001: 16 tkl 6 tfl 1 sack
 Started 
2000: 19 tkl 2 tfl 4 sack
 Played 12 games
1999: 11 tkl 2 tfl
 Played 11 games

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football and track. All-American

Comments: Is a big DT, with big arms and is very quick for his size. A good pass rusher. Many scouts have said the Haynesworth has outplayed John Henderson last year. His weakness may be that he has only started one year.

John Henderson     Tennessee
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 295 lbs
40: 4.9
DOB: 9 January 1979
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

2001: 30 tkl 7 tfl 4 sack
 Played in all 11 games
2000: 71 tkl 9 tfl 12 sack
 Started every game
1999: 43 tkl 5 tfl 4 sack
 Started 8 games
1998:  DNP
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, basketball. All-American. Played DL and TE

Comments: The top DT in the draft and will go very early.  Has great leadership ability, is very big and has great speed for such a big guy. May be a bit injury prone and has small technical problem, but that can be easy sought out once he’s in the pros.

Ryan Sims     North Carolina
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 290 lbs
40: 5.1
DOB: 4 May 1980
Hometown: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Major: Communications

2001: 43 tkl 8 tfl 5 sack
 Started every game
2000: 52 tkl 9 tfl 6 sack
 Started every game
1999: 33 tkl 6 tfl 1 sack
 Started all 11 games
1998: 31 tkl 4 tfl 2 sack
 Played 11 games
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, track

Comments: Another good run defender and has drastically improved on his pass rushing ability. Has outstanding play recognition as well. Needs to hit the weights and improve his strength, but he is a player who still has a lot of improvement to go.

Larry Tripplett     Washington
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 300 lbs
40: 5.0
DOB: 18 January 1979
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Major: Geography

2001: 38 tkl 14 tfl 2 sack
 Started 11 games
2000: 38 tkl 11 tfl 7 sack
 Started
1999: 35 tkl 6 tfl 1 sack
 Started 8 games at NT and 3 at DE
1998: 4 tkl 1 tfl 
 Played 4 games
1997: Redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL: Played LB and FB

Comments: His size will make his stock drop, but teams that rule him out due to his size will be missing a great player. He plays big, very quick, has nice balance, great pursuer, good instincts and will be a great pick up for the team that’s lucky enough to get him.