2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Mike Iupati

Strengths:

Massive frame

Excellent strength and bulk; carries weight well

Good speed and athleticism for size

Nasty, blue-collar demeanor

Great hand punch

Finishes blocks

Anchors against bull rush

Tough

Wins 1v1 battles in phone booth

Fluid when asked to pull/trap

Good but not great agility

Focused; doesn’t take many plays off

At times will flash dominance

Good upside

Weaknesses:

Somewhat raw prospect

Inconsistent when sealing off angles

Needs to play with wider base

Sometimes late to react on stunt/blitz pickups

Will be exposed against quicker DTs

Needs more coaching up with hand use

Footwork tends to get sloppy

Plays against poor competition

Summary: Iupati has some clear upside, but there is no doubt he might not be ready to start from Day One and might not find his way into a starting lineup until the midpoint of his rookie season. A lot of Iupati’s mistakes are correctable, but do you really want to spend a second-round pick on an unpolished guard? Teams such as Minnesota, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Miami and Cincinnati will likely have him rated highly on their board. I am not sold that Iupati can play left or right tackle in the pros, and I need a closer look at him (Senior Bowl). Iupati is a projected second-round pick.

Player Comparison: Davin Joseph. Joseph is a mauling guard with inconsistent pass protection.

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