2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Brandon Graham

Strengths:

Plays with great strength

Outstanding motor and doesn’t take plays off

Elite level of production (29.5 career sacks)

Sets the edge in run support

Strong, active hands

Extends arms – knows how to disengage

Shows rip, swim, spin, club moves

Makes plays in pursuit

Knows how to set up an offensive tackle

Tough and plays through injuries

Plays with very sound technique

Quick to diagnose

Good intangibles

Great Senior Bowl week

Weaknesses:

Lacks a quick first step

Unimpressive speed and explosion

Below average height and poor arm length (30.5″)

Limited athletically

Not comfortable in coverage

Stiff hips

Can he play standing up?

Might be 4-3 left defensive end only

Summary: The Lamarr Woodley comparisons are cliche and obvious, but Graham doesn’t have Woodley’s long arms or first step. However, Graham is the prospect I’m somewhat afraid to doubt. He put out very good tape and he’ll give you everything he’s got to make it in the league. If a team wants to convert Graham to outside linebacker, then they will have to find a way to hide his deficiencies in coverage. I don’t think Graham is a top-25 first-round value, and I think he’s a better college than pro player. Graham is going to come off the board in the top 40 picks.

Player Comparison: Dewayne White. White has a non-stop motor, is great in run support, and has similar size to Brandon Graham.

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