2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Charles Brown

Strengths:

Good height and length

Thick mass in lower body

Very good athleticism

Smooth lateral agility

Shows high ability to mirror opponent in pass protection

Very quick first step

Textbook hand use and footwork

Extremely polished prospect

Great job finishing blocks; a bit of a mauler

Underrated run blocker

Understands angles and seals off

Natural knee bender; sinks hips

Good awareness and instincts

Can recover if beat

Quickly gets to second level

Has talent to pass protect on left side

Prototypical zone-blocking lineman

Understands West Coast protection scheme

Highly consistent

Focused; seldom penalized

Weaknesses:

Lacks some serious upper body strength

Lacks mass in arms/chest/torso

Is his frame maxed out? Is he a bulked-up former tight end?

Occasionally overextends; must be more patient

Weak hand punch

Summary: The weigh-ins for Brown at the Senior Bowl and Combine are CRITICAL. If he can’t hit the 300-pound mark it is likely that he is destined for the second round much like 2009’s William Beatty. Brown has the talent and consistency of a top-20 pick, but I really wonder how much bigger can he get and maintain as a comfortable playing weight. Brown is a great fit for teams like Green Bay, New England, and Oakland that use zone-blocking schemes that emphasize athleticism, mobility, intelligence and technique. Brown is a bad fit for teams that love size such as Dallas, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati.

Player Comparison: Jordan Gross. Brown isn’t going to be an elite player like Gross, but he is an average-sized tackle who has outstanding technique and plays with physicality.

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