2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: J.D. Walton

Strengths:

Strong, compact frame

Very powerful run blocker

Does a good job staying low generating leverage

Nasty, blue-collar demeanor

Athletic enough to pull or get to second level

Possesses heavy hands

Good quickness and flexibility in space

Nice footwork

Great intangibles and a big-time leader for the Baylor offensive line

3-year starter

Solid awareness

Finishes blocks

Tough

Weaknesses:

Average size

A bit too high at times in pass protection

Lacks elite athleticism to be upper-echelon center in NFL

No experience in man-blocking scheme

Sometimes lunges and will get top heavy

Summary: Walton is a very good center prospect with the top intangibles you want as a line general at the position. Despite being only 300 pounds, he should hold his own against 3-4 nose tackles because he stays low, is strong, and is very tough. He doesn’t have the upside of a Maurkice Pouncey, but he should be a starter early in his career and come off the board in the third round.

Player Comparison: Shaun O’Hara. O’Hara doesn’t have amazing physical tools, but he is a tough line general for the Giants.

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