2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Gerald McCoy

Strengths: Impressive size Cut athlete with good muscle definition Elite-level athleticism Explosive off snap Impressive instincts Shows ability to disengage quickly Great lateral agility Grades out highly with chase tackles Good vision; finds ballcarrier Strong; active hands Penetrates well; knows how to get under a lineman Displays good pad level Nice speed; plays fast Wide…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Joe Haden

Strengths: Ridiculous level of production Terrific closing burst Eliminates space quickly Breaks on ball smoothly Has long speed to play on island Very fluid hips Physical corner; gets nice jam at LOS Takes on blocks Really lays the wood for a corner Terrific in run support Nice ball skills Locates the football well in air…
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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…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Earl Thomas

Strengths: Highly productive and consistent Centerfielder with great range Eats space quickly Very good recovery speed and acceleration Nice all-around athlete Sure tackler in run support Love his instincts Doesn’t let play get behind him Takes solid angles Ballhawk – great on pursuit INTs Does a good job of reading QB’s eyes Low, smooth backpedal…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Greg Hardy

Strengths: Explosive athlete with a sudden first step Outstanding motor; nice second effort Does a good job of staying low and gaining leverage Quick, strong hands Balanced and shows great flexibility Runs the arc Textbook pass-rush technique Deadly spin move Nice speed rush Anticipates snap count well Has a repertoire of moves Reads development of…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jermaine Gresham

Strengths: Great height and long arms NFL-level strength and bulk Hands catcher Very athletic Terror in red zone Good focus when making catch Tough to bring down in open field Speed to stretch field vertically Mismatch for linebackers Great Y.A.C. Knows how to settle in zone Versatile; can line up in slot Highly productive Beats…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jerry Hughes

Strengths: Terrific speed and explosion off the edge Relentless pass rusher Nonstop motor Extremely fast first step Love his bend and flexibility running the horn Nice pass rush repertoire (spin, club, swim) Shows ability to counter an offensive tackle Great instincts High level of production Nice footwork and timing Does a good job of reading…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Eric Decker

Strengths: Imposing size for his position Very strong; shows power to get off jam Adept to reading coverages and settling into zone Aggressive runner off the catch; can break some tackles Great hands and ball skills Shows ability to adjust to poorly thrown ball Elite concentration when ball is in air; good body control Tough…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Corey Wootton

Strengths: Prototypical length and bulk Long arms Very strong at point of attack Nice job of extending hands and controlling opponent Flashes high potential in run support Sets the edge Good job of shedding linemen Strong technician Plays with solid motor Scheme versatile High upside as 5-technique Weaknesses: Below-average athleticism Lacks explosion Mediocre agility Uncomfortable…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: J.D. Walton

Strengths: Strong, compact frame Very powerful run blocker Does a good job staying low generating leverage Nasty, blue-collar demeanor Athletic enough to pull or get to second level Possesses heavy hands Good quickness and flexibility in space Nice footwork Great intangibles and a big-time leader for the Baylor offensive line 3-year starter Solid awareness Finishes…
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