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2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Chidobe Awuzie

Chidobe Awuzie, 6-0/205 Cornerback Colorado Chidobe Awuzie Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Good combination of size and speed Breaks well on the ball Dangerous blitzer Reads quarterbacks’ eyes well Reads receivers’ routes well Comfortable in off-man coverage Very good in zone coverage Tough defender Quality tackler Willing run defender Weaknesses: Gives up separation Doesn’t…
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2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kevin King

Kevin King, 6-3/200 Cornerback Washington Kevin King Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Excellent size/speed combination Very tall Great length, height Leaping ability Has enough height to defend big receivers, tight ends Weapon to cover pass-receiving tight ends Long, press-man corner Physical Quality instincts Willing tackler Tough to get passes by him Very adept at…
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2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jake Butt

Jake Butt, 6-5/246 Tight End Michigan Jake Butt Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Good receiving tight end Weapon down the middle seam Too quick and athletic for most linebackers and safeties Sideline skills; good toe-tapping Soft, natural hands High points the football Quickness as a route-runner Has blocking ability Improved blocking as a senior…
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2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Budda Baker

Budda Baker, 5-10/195 Safety Washington Budda Baker Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Very instinctive Can play deep center field Single-high safety potential Good ball skills Quick Covers a lot of ground Good tackler Fearless defender Gritty play-maker Has a real presence Could play slot cornerback Closing speed Good recovery skills Rangy free safety Covers…
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2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Quincy Wilson

Quincy Wilson, 6-1/211 Cornerback Florida Quincy Wilson Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Ideal size/speed combination Great length, height Has enough height to defend big receivers, tight ends Weapon to cover pass-receiving tight ends Long, press-man corner Above-average speed Athletic Quick feet Not tight; loose hips to turn and run Has ball skills Not a…
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NFL Hot Press: Browns, Jets Talking NFL Draft Trade

Browns, Jets Talking NFL Draft Trade Updated April 19, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. There have been plenty of rumors about the Browns are targeting a quarterback with one of their early selections in the 2017 NFL Draft. There also has been a lot of talk that the New York Jets…
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2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Joe Mixon

Joe Mixon, 6-1/226 Running Back Oklahoma Joe Mixon Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Explosive Elusive; has moves in the open field to dodge blockers Tremendous open-field runner Real burst; can break off long runs on any carry Threat to score on any carry Rare acceleration Has enough strength to pick up yards after contact…
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2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Marcus Maye

Marcus Maye, 6-0/210 Safety Florida Marcus Maye Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Instinctive Good size/speed combination Has enough height to defend big receivers, tight ends Weapon to cover pass-receiving tight ends Quick Covers a lot of ground on the back end Can play deep center field Single-high safety potential Can play deep zone coverage…
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2017 NFL Draft Player Preview: Roderick Johnson

Roderick Johnson, 6-7/298 Offensive Tackle Florida State Roderick Johnson Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Ideal left tackle size Excellent length Good quickness on the edge Very athletic Quick feet Agile Natural build Quick to the second level Good fit in a zone-blocking scheme Extremely long arms (36 inches) Upside Weaknesses: Finesse player Poor balance…
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