2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Donovan Warren

Strengths:

Very good height, length, and bulk

Excellent speed and athleticism

Fluid and shows ability to mirror

Impressive footwork

Terrific in run support

Physical – will get off or take on a block

Has nice anticipation underneath

Great closing burst

Underrated ball skills; turns, locates, soft hands

Comfortable on an island

Rarely thrown at

Three-year starter

Highly confident and competitive

Short memory

Ability to play safety

Great upside

Weaknesses:

Didn’t play a lot of press man

Comes out of backpedal a little too high

Opens hips up too early

Bites and gambles too often

Pass interference prone

Might lack some instincts and awareness

Summary: The thing I love most about Warren is his confidence and intangibles. I really believe he will be a much better pro than college player because an NFL scheme and coaching staff will get the most out of him. He’s really flying under the radar and some team is going to get a steal in the second or third round. Scouts hate that he gives up big plays, but he can definitely improve on this in the NFL and I think there is too much unwarranted criticism. I’ll have him as a top 40-50 talent on my final Big Board.

Player Comparison: Dunta Robinson. Robinson is an athletic corner who excels in mirroring receivers and making plays on the ball.

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