2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dez Bryant

Strengths: Above average height Good muscle definition Great hands Will come back to the quarterback and present a window Dominant on jump balls Attacks ball at apex Gets off line of scrimmage Coordinated and can adjust to the ball Knows how to set up a receiver and flip their hips Athletic Nice sideline awareness Tough…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jason Pierre-Paul

Strengths: Prototypical size with room to bulk Ridiculously quick first step Has great speed and athleticism Terrific flexibility and balance Underrated power Plays at a very high level when motivated Nice agility and lateral movement Equips a variety of pass rush moves Strong hands Anticipates snap count well Great counter moves Seems comfortable in coverage…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dan Williams

Strengths: Good height and outstanding bulk/strength Powerful and can collapse pocket Controls point of attack Plays with low base Anchors the double team True force against the run Athletic Makes plays outside phone booth Sniffs out counters and misdirection Quick and nimble Difficult to block once he gets under an offensive lineman’s pads Good job…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jonathan Dwyer

Strengths: Big frame for a RB Great lower body strength and mass Makes quick decisions as a runner Nice traffic runner – shows poise in tight spaces Great quality of suddenness to his running style Willing blocker Takes care of the football Nice short area burst Hits hole quickly Patient back who will set up…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Everson Griffen

Strengths: Good size Very quick first step Nice speed Tons of experience at rush backer Comfortable in coverage Fluid athlete Great in pursuit Rangy Anticipates snap count very well Plays with nice balance Very good agility Plays with great pad level Very high upside Can play 4-3 DE or 3-4 OLB Hard hitter Weaknesses: Highly…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Colt McCoy

Strengths: Very athletic Mobile Experienced Short and deep range accuracy Quick release Gets rid of football quickly Makes quick decisions Good pocket awareness Crafty with football in hands Leader with good character Weaknesses: Average frame Offensive system exaggerate strengths, masks weaknesses Mobility doesn’t translate to NFL with zone reads and scripted runs Weak arm Aims…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Demaryius Thomas

Strengths: Very big frame Great bulk and strength Elite blocker; very physical Good hands at LOS to get off jam High points football at apex Difficult to bring down; strong runner Uses body to shield opponents from ball Willing to go over the middle Weaknesses: Extremely poor route runner Too straight up when going into…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Derrick Morgan

Strengths: Solid height and great bulk/strength Shows very nice burst off the snap; good first step Good closing speed Great flexibility Dips and bends; runs the tight horn to QB Has improved hand use Gets good leverage Nice pass rush repertoire (spin, club, rip, etc.) Plays with consistent effort; love his motor Really sets the…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jahvid Best

Strengths: Elite athletic ability Lowers shoulders prior to contact Outstanding at planting his foot and exploding out of cut Great acceleration, explosion and speed Nice agility and lateral movement Quick feet Very good vision Runs with low center of gravity Elusive Confident Keeps feet moving after contact Nice hands and good pass catcher Extremely fast…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Brandon LaFell

Strengths: Big, strong frame Very physical off the jam Natural pass catcher with soft hands High points on jump balls Uses body to shield corners Tough to bring down in open field Productive Y.A.C. receiver Clutch on third down Impressive body control; coordinated athlete Shows ability to adjust to poorly thrown ball Extremely competitive; good…
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