2017

Strengths: Powerful run-blocker Great length Huge bulk Strong and nasty in the ground game Athletic for a big blocker Gets push in the ground game Strong hands Quickness Mobility to hit blocks on the perimeter Gets to blocks on the second level Can anchor against bull rushes Experienced against elite competition Strength for man scheme…

Strengths: Athletic ability Very versatile Tall & Long Athletic Third-down ability Potential for pass-coverage ability Covers a lot of ground Sideline-to-sideline defender Physical Pass-rush ability Scheme versatility Good tackler Works hard in the weight room Could play inside or outside linebacker Upside Weaknesses: Jack of all trades, master of none? Hand usage Shedding blocks could…

Career Recap: Oregon has spent the spent the last few years as an offensive point-machine that has dominated the Pac-12. The Ducks have done that in part with superstar offensive weapons like LaMichael James, Kenjon Barner and De’Anthony Thomas. All of those runners possess elite speed and athletic ability. Fitting that description, but with a…

Strengths: Excellent size Strength Power run-blocker Ability to sustain blocks Physical More agility than one would think Shows some nimble movement for a big blocker Has some quickness to the second level Well suited for a man-blocking scheme Ability to stay on his feet Strong pass-protector in college Anchors well against bull rushers Effective in…

Strengths: Hard hitter Very Instinctive Play-maker Plays well in tackle box Forces a lot of fumbles Has some ball skills Takes good angles Tackling ability Run defense Physical presence Can separate the ball from the receiver Durable Quickness Upside Weaknesses: Could stand to improve his center-field skills Needs to develop ability to cover tight ends…

Strengths: Excellent pass-defender Instinctive Intelligent Gets deep in his pass drops Blitzing ability Man-coverage ability on tight ends, backs Reads quarterbacks eyes Fast at reading his keys Always around the ball Good tackler Advanced technique Tendency to make plays in the clutch Reliable defender Football I.Q. Good communicator Good teammate Loves football Scheme versatility in…

Strengths: Instincts Versatile Ball skills Excellent in zone Tackling ability Run defense Covers ground Can play some center field Can match up against tight ends, backs Physical presence Can separate the ball from the receiver Experienced Durable Quickness Ready to compete quickly Productive Experienced Special teams ability Weaknesses: Lacks elite speed A bit of a…

Strengths: Very disruptive Superb get-off; rare first-step quickness Very fast Excellent motor Plays with good pad level Fast feet Great use of hands to shed blocks Able to use hands and feet at same time Good pass-rusher Instinctive Solid run-defender Versatile Strong for his size Athletic Weaknesses: Durability, coming off an ACL injury Multiple ACL…

Strengths: Extremely experienced Strong arm Can make all the NFL throws Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Good on touch passes Basis for good footwork Decision-making Field vision Accurate in college Improved throughout college Intelligent Hard worker Experienced, grew up at NFL facilities Knows potential pitfalls from his older brother Good character Intangibles…

Strengths: Rhythm passing Scrambling ability Accuracy in the middle of the field Accuracy in the short to intermediate part of the field Poise Keeps his eyes downfield while scrambling Fits a West Coast offense Experienced Weaknesses: Arm strength Not a dual-threat Can’t push the ball downfield Lacks size Needs to improve footwork Field vision Too…