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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Lorenzo Carter

Lorenzo Carter, 6-5/250 Outside Linebacker Georgia Lorenzo Carter Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Fast Athletic Explosive Dangerous edge pass-rush potential Speed to turn the corner Uses hands well Closes quickly Excellent pursuit skills Run-and-chase defender Natural in space Makes big plays in the backfield Arm length Has the athletic ability to potentially cover Weaknesses:…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Anthony Averett

Anthony Averett, 5-11/183 Cornerback Alabama Anthony Averett Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Disciplined Plays within the scheme Intelligent Can play man coverage Used to playing on an island Has vertical speed Can run the route to prevent separation Movement skills Good footwork Looks back for the ball Body control Recoverability Willing to get physical…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Geron Christian

Geron Christian, 6-5/298 Offensive Tackle Louisville Geron Christian Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Very good athlete Fast at the point of attack Bends at the knee Quick feet Agile pass protector Ability to mirror speed rushers Can function in space Athletic ability for his size Great fit in a zone-blocking system Can hit blocks…
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NFL Hot Press: Tuesday Draft Week Rumors

Tuesday Draft Week Rumors Updated April 24, 2018 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. The 2018 NFL Draft is just two days away! Here are some rumors that I have heard from sources with the draft just hours away. One of the late-risers as teams held their draft meetings has been Arkansas center…
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NFL Hot Press: Monday Draft Week Rumors

Monday Draft Week Rumors Updated April 23, 2018 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. The 2018 NFL Draft is just three days away! Here are some rumors that I have heard from sources with the draft just hours away. Let’s start out the draft-week rumors at the very top of the first round…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Braden Smith

Braden Smith, 6-6/315 Guard Auburn Braden Smith Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Big-bodied guard Good athlete Has some strength Good height, weight Dependable pass protector Ability to bend Sustains blocks Controls linemen; stalls out defenders Agility Has good technique Has quick feet Can bend at the knee Very experienced Effective against good competition Fires…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Carlton Davis

Carlton Davis, 6-1/206 Cornerback Auburn Carlton Davis Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Instinctive Experienced Has some quickness Makes big plays in zone coverage Smartly covers up receivers in his area Excellent length Can jam receivers Has some ball skills Adept at taking on big receivers Can outfight defenders on contested catches Gritty, physical defender…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Malik Jefferson

Malik Jefferson, 6-2/236 Linebacker Texas Malik Jefferson Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Fast linebacker; flies around the field Burst to close Decent instincts Ability to redirect Can break down in space Natural in space Serious athletic ability Solid run defender Can go sideline-to-sideline Dangerous blitzer Three-down starter potential Decent in zone coverage Good spy…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Isaiah Oliver

Isaiah Oliver, 6-0/201 Cornerback Colorado Isaiah Oliver Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Man-cover corner Used to playing on an island Has vertical speed Can run the route to prevent separation Good height Long arms Can cover speed receivers Quality ball skills Movement skills Good footwork Body control Recoverability Athletic upside Weaknesses: Not a natural…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tim Settle

Tim Settle, 6-3/329 Defensive Tackle Virginia Tech Tim Settle Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Tough run defender Very strong Surprising athleticism for a big, thick nose tackle Rare explosion at the point of attack for a nose tackle Can contribute in the pass rush Can fire by guards with speed Collapses the pocket Active…
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