2017

Strengths: Extremely explosive Non-stop motor Very fast Instincts Can play defensive end and tackle Gives relentless effort Very disruptive Phenomenal closing speed Great get off A very rare athlete Makes plays in and out of his gap Pad level Quickness Uses hands well in combination with his feet Plays with good leverage Strong pass-rusher on…

Strengths: Excellent hands Quickness Superb route-runner Intelligent Good yards after the catch Athletic Durable Improved each year Unselfish Can be effective versus double-teams Ready to compete quickly Weaknesses: Short Will speed translate to NFL? Could be best as a third receiver Will he be limited to the slot receiver? Doesn’t project to contribute as a…

Strengths: Elite speed Stretches the defense Explosive Threat to score on any reception Forces teams to keep a safety deep Quick release off of the line Reliable hands Dangerous as a ball-carrier Good vision as a runner Strong route-runner Athletic Weaknesses: Very undersized Durability in the NFL Short Thin Won’t be able to function as…

Strengths: Excellent receiver in the middle of the field Athletic Quality blocker Good blocking technique Smart Quick release off the line Superb body control Good route-running Excellent hands Quickness Red-zone weapon Three-down tight end Dangerous seam tight end Durable Experienced Weaknesses: Lacks elite speed Lacks elite strength Summary: Stanford has featured a smash-mouth offense the…

Strengths: Amazing instincts Takeaways Splash plays Ball skills Great at forcing fumbles Can play zone or man schemes Good hands Durable Experienced Physical with offensive players Swagger Flexible Plays bigger Plays faster Special teams weapon Good returner Valuable in kick coverage Weaknesses: Major off-the-field problems Arrests Positive drug tests Undersized Lacks elite speed Every-down corner?…

Strengths: Reliable hands Deceptive speed Can make tough, contested receptions Good route-runner Enough quickness to get separation Nice run after the catch ability Scheme versatility Quality athlete Red-zone weapon Durable Experienced Polished, well-rounded receiver Adept at finding soft spots in zone Weaknesses: Lacks great speed Not overly big or fast Not very physical with defensive…

Career Recap: Gholston was a Second-Team All-Big Ten pick in 2011. The sophomore first-year starter had 70 tackles with five sacks, one forced fumble and 16 tackles for a loss. To end the season, Gholston played well against Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship. Against Georgia in the Outback Bowl, Gholston had the best game…

Strengths: Physical corner Matches up well with big receivers Can play bump-and-run Huge, rare height and length Good cover skills Cover-corner ability Change of direction skills Quick feet Has enough speed for corner Not a gambler Comfortable in man and zone Plays well in zone Leaping ability Good contributor against the run Agile Hard hitter…

Strengths: Accuracy Field vision Willing to use his feet Experienced and fits well in a West Coast offense Improves the play of his teammates Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Does well on touch passes Good footwork Tough Intelligent Confident Polished Anticipation Good work ethic and intangibles Leader Weaknesses: Arm strength Tries to…

Strengths: Extremely Athletic Light feet Quick in his drop Fast for a linemen Has the capacity to mirror speed-rushers Ability to sustain blocks Physical; can show a mean streak at times Willing to use his feet Versatile Knee bend Vastly improved run blocking as a senior Has the ability to blast open holes Fits a…