Strengths: Mismatch nightmare Extremely athletic Generally sure-handed Quick release off the line Superb body control Great catch radius Leaping ability Good route-running Superb at winning contested catches Yards after contact, can break tackles Improved blocker Can get movement in the ground game Phenomenal middle-seam tight end Too fast for linebackers Too big for safeties Red-zone…

Strengths: Good press-man corner Operates well in zone Has lined up all over, including safety Can play in the slot Quick Agile Good at preventing separation Has some ball skills Willing run-defender Upside Weaknesses: Raw Must improve off-man coverage Has enough size, but not big Lacks elite speed 1-year starter Needs to play the ball…

Strengths: Very physical Great use of hands to shed blocks Able to use hands and feet at same time Can contribute some pass rush from the inside Instinctive Surprising burst Extremely strong hands Excellent motor Strong for his size Displays a mean streak Scheme versatility Intelligent Weaknesses: Durability, coming off a torn pectoral injury Tweener…

Strengths: Explosive play-maker Very fast Consistently gets separation Weapon on third down Great hands Intelligent Stretches the defense Forces teams to keep a safety deep Quick release off of the line Excellent route runner Tough Short, but strong Plug and play; ready to contribute as a slot receiver High floor Upside Weaknesses: Very short Short…

Strengths: Fabulous run-defender Takes on blocks extremely well Adept at shedding blocks Excellent tackler Physical Play recognition Plus instincts Reads his keys well Aggressive attitude Blitzing ability Good open-field tackling Intelligent Hard worker Experienced Good character Intangibles Special teams potential Weaknesses: Slower linebacker Pass coverage Lacks length Limited athletically Short arms (28 7/8″) Frame could…

Strengths: Strong Physical Reliable hands Superb run-blocker Subtle quickness Surprising athleticism Big target Attacks the middle seam Leaping ability Good route-running Red-zone weapon Asset in short-yardage, goal-line situations Tough to bring down Strong drive blocker Effective seam tight end Weaknesses: Not a speed mismatch Summary: Iowa has been a program that has generated a lot…

Strengths: Fast Man-cover corner Ability to run with receivers in their routes Change of direction skills Athletic Agile Able to flip his hips Ball skills Splash plays Comfortable with ball in the air Good in press-man coverage Confident, has the man-corner mentality Used to playing on an island Can run with speed receivers downfield Fast…

Strengths: Excellent vision Runs with great balance Pad level Body lean More powerful than one would think Thick lower body Has a nose for the end zone Can get yards after contact Quickness Has a burst to the hole and second level Great cutting ability Elusive runner Has potential as a receiver Capable of controlling…

Strengths: Athletic ability Very versatile Tall & Long Athletic Third-down ability Potential for pass-coverage ability Covers a lot of ground Sideline-to-sideline defender Physical Pass-rush ability Scheme versatility Good tackler Works hard in the weight room Could play inside or outside linebacker Upside Weaknesses: Jack of all trades, master of none? Hand usage Shedding blocks could…

Strengths: Powerful run-blocker Great length Huge bulk Strong and nasty in the ground game Athletic for a big blocker Gets push in the ground game Strong hands Quickness Mobility to hit blocks on the perimeter Gets to blocks on the second level Can anchor against bull rushes Experienced against elite competition Strength for man scheme…