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

Fluid on pulls and traps; gets to second level

Tough

Finishes blocks

Lots of experience at both guard and center against top competition

Nice genetics

Great work ethic

Line general and team leader

Smooth footwork

Highly intelligent

Weaknesses:

Average size

Struggles against bigger opponents

Not very strong or powerful

Sometimes gets caught reaching

Could still improve upper body strength

Lacks explosive initial punch

Only a good fit at this point for zone blocking schemes

Limited upside

Summary: Wisniewski seems to get the most out of his abilities and he looks like a quality starting center (more so than a guard) in the right scheme. He doesn’t have a lot of size or bulk, so he will best fit in schemes that emphasize intelligence, instincts, quickness and technique such as Indianapolis, New England, Houston, and Green Bay.

Wisniewski’s father, Leo, played three seasons for the Colts and his uncle, Steve, was an eight-time Pro Bowler in Oakland. Wisniewski enters the season with a second-round grade on my board and he will probably come off the board in the top 75 picks. He needs to improve his physique strength-wise if he wants to become a first-rounder.

Player Comparison: Ryan Kalil. Kalil has similar size to Wisniewski, and his bread and butter is also his technique, quickness, awareness and toughness.

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