2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sergio Kindle

Strengths: Nice length with room to develop Lots of experience in various roles Very athletic Nice closing speed Love his flexibility Great sideline-to-sideline range Fluid lateral movements Technically sound in coverage Solid instincts Versatile: Can play 4-3 SAM and 3-4 rush LB Has some upside Weaknesses: Serious problems shedding blocks Inconsistent Soft Weak at point…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Rob Gronkowski

Strengths: Long frame with good strength Good route runner Fluid in and out of his breaks Competitive when ball is in air Physical runner Underrated blocker Does a good job of using his hands and extending Impressive straight-line speed Red zone threat Consistent hands and plucks the ball Extremely high upside as a run blocker…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Maurkice Pouncey

Strengths: Very good frame with bulk and strength Athletic with good quickness Heavy hands Powerful run blocker Physical and tough Mobile – impressive range Gets to second level quickly Effective at pulls and traps Highly experienced (39 career starts) Good character and intangibles Strong work ethic Productive against talented opponents Experience at both guard/center –…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sam Bradford

Strengths: Good size with room to add some bulk Peyton Manning-like accuracy Outstanding job of anticipating routes Solid arm strength Capable of making all the throws Smooth, consistent spiral Textbook footwork and can drop back if asked Great decision-maker since freshman year Understands timing Well versed in progression reads Experienced Very quick release Ridiculous level…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ndamukong Suh

Strengths: Very big frame Outstanding muscle definition Good lower body strength Elite junior year production Very active; above average motor Nice second effort Good agility Takes on multiple blockers; run clogger Highly athletic Grades out well in chase (pursuit) tackling Disengages from linemen to make tackles Powerful Collapses pocket Backfield penetrator Good instincts Explosive off…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Toby Gerhart

Strengths: Very big frame Excellent lower body strength Powerful runner Great vision; will identify cutbacks Beautiful, quick footwork Trucks on contact Gives good second effort Continues to pump feet on contact Loves and engages contact Terrific short-yardage runner Highly competitive Good character and work ethic Can handle the load Solid in pass protection with awareness…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nate Allen

Strengths: Solid height with great bulk Three-year starter Playmaker and highly productive Takes good angles in run support Fluid hips Ballhawk who can change a game Centerfielder range Highly instinctive Physical tackler Underrated athlete Eliminates space quickly Low in backpedal; nice technician Uses hands well to shed blocks in run support Good route recognition Vocal…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Rolando McClain

Strengths: Huge frame for ILB Very long arms Good level of production Comfortable in coverage Excellent tackling technique Stacks and sheds blocks well Very good pass rusher Love his timing on blitzes Nice agility; smooth change of direction Highly experienced Takes good angles to the ball Stays in control Nice versatility especially in 3-4 defense…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Stefen Wisniewski

Strengths: Outstanding technician and understands nuances of blocking Natural knee bender and executes leverage Good mobility and range Athletic Very quick with a nice get-off after snap Blue-collar, physical demeanor Gets nice hand extension and controls opponents Instinctive and aware at the line; picks up stunts and blitzes Competitor who really fights on running downs…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Russell Okung

Strengths: Very good height with long arms Thick, strong lower body Extremely high level of athleticism Patient pass protector; does not overextend Great lateral agility Quick kick step Consistent footwork Nice ankle/knee flexion Surprisingly physical run blocker Light on his feet Highly experienced since true freshman year Very durable – 34 straight starts Understands angles…
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