2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Brandon Spikes
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By Matt McGuire
Strengths: Great production since sophomore year Big-time hitter Prototype size and strength Always around the ball; active Explosive athlete Diagnoses run well Disengages from blockers Aggressive Comfortable in space Good pursuit Physical Good vision and can locate ball-carrier Durable High upside
Weaknesses: Doesn't always take proper angles Hips could be more fluid; a little stiff Looks somewhat awkward in zone coverage vs. pass Lacks really impressive speed Occasionally out of position Good aggression, but sometimes does too much (overpursues, goes for big hit)
Summary: Brandon Spikes is the prototypical 3-4 inside linebacker, but at this point I am not sold on him being the top-20 2010 NFL Draft pick most are hyping him as. He has a few technique flaws that really concern me, but he might improve those next season.
Player Comparison: E.J. Henderson Spikes and Henderson have outstanding tools against the run, but have weaknesses in zone.
RELATED LINKS:
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2010 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2010 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
2010 NFL Free Agents - March 15
2010 NCAA Tournament - March 15 (Picks)
2010 NFL Offseason Needs - March 15
2011 NFL Mock Draft - March 14
2010 NFL Mock Draft - March 9
Matt McGuire's 2010 NFL Mock Draft - March 7
2010 NBA Mock Draft - Feb. 25
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Summary: Brandon Spikes is the prototypical 3-4 inside linebacker, but at this point I am not sold on him being the top-20 2010 NFL Draft pick most are hyping him as. He has a few technique flaws that really concern me, but he might improve those next season.
Player Comparison: E.J. Henderson Spikes and Henderson have outstanding tools against the run, but have weaknesses in zone.
RELATED LINKS:
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2010 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2010 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
2010 NFL Free Agents - March 15
2010 NCAA Tournament - March 15 (Picks)
2010 NFL Offseason Needs - March 15
2011 NFL Mock Draft - March 14
2010 NFL Mock Draft - March 9
Matt McGuire's 2010 NFL Mock Draft - March 7
2010 NBA Mock Draft - Feb. 25
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