Strengths: Superb athletic skill set for a center Quick interior lineman Strong; can move blockers at the point of attack Can single-block defensive tackles in pass protection Very fast to the second level Agile Plays with excellent technique Pad level Good balance Snaps the ball with good velocity Can match up on speed rushers Anchors…

Strengths: Road-grading run-blocker Heavy hands Can bully defensive linemen Constantly pushes defenders out of their gap Powerful drive blocker Good at pulling Quick to the second level Can get out and lead a run downfield Intelligent Excellent technique with hand placement Has some bend to him Asset in short yardage Anchors well against the bull…

Strengths: Play-maker Leaping ability Attacks the football Presents a size mismatch Beats defensive backs for contested catches Quick feet Can work as a possession receiver Has some strength Makes plays downfield Good body control to make tough sideline catches Yards-after-the-catch ability Third-down weapon Capable of producing splash plays Weaknesses: Lacks elite, burner speed Not a…

Strengths: Edge pass-rusher Very athletic Fast get-off Agile Able to sink and flatten to the quarterback Good repertoire of pass-rushing moves Instincts Can bull rush Physical Can bully offensive linemen Puts quarterbacks into the turf with authority Dangerous spin and swim moves Instincts Great pursuit defender Lives in the backfield Consistent source of pass pressure…

Strengths: Extremely athletic Fast for an offensive lineman Quick feet Ability to kick slide Adjusts to the inside Capable run-blocker Functional strength Gets movement in the ground game Fires to the second level Ability to stay on his feet Good size, length Ability to sustain blocks Mobility for zone scheme Strength for man scheme Lots…

Strengths: Excellent size Strength Effective run-blocker Ability to sustain blocks Physical Arm length Balance More agility than one would think Shows some nimble movement for a big blocker Has some quickness to the second level Well suited for a man-blocking scheme Ability to stay on his feet Mean streak Strong hands Upside Weaknesses: Not elite…

Strengths: Disruptive Physical force at the point of attack Excellent run-defender Tough to move; consistent to hold his gap Nice burst off the snap Has some pass-rushing skills Collapses the pocket Can destroys guards and centers with a bull rush Flashes speed to run by them Very strong Very quick for his size Closes well…

Strengths: Dangerous edge pass-rusher Quickness Good get-off Has some pass-rushing moves Surprising effectiveness of bull rush Fast off the edge Instincts Excellent pursuit defender Consistent source of pass pressure Skilled at shedding blocks Good hand usage Can convert speed to power Good motor Pursuit run-defense skills Physical Disruptive Can cause havoc behind the line of…

Strengths: Powerful run-blocker Heavy hands Excellent ability to sustain blocks Able to kick slide on the edge Can handle speed rushers Anchors well against the bull rush Stonewalls bull rushes Can bully defensive linemen Constantly pushes defenders out of their gap Powerful drive blocker Quick to the second level Can get out and lead a…

Strengths: Instinctive Physicality; will make some hard tackles Adept at playing the ball for breakups Nice hands for interceptions High-points the ball well Long arms Good length Good size/strength Can fight big receivers Quality tackler Can play press man Great fit for zone scheme Recoverability Flashes ball skills Position flexibility; starting experience at safety and…