Strengths: Man-cover corner Fast Rarely allows separation Ball skills Gritty defender Can run with receivers in and out of breaks Instinctive Can flip his hips to turn and run Not a gambler Solid against the run Quickness Can keep pace with receivers downfield Adept in zone coverage Athletic Scheme versatility Good work ethic Strength Has…

Strengths: Very disruptive Excellent at shedding blocks Great size Phenomenal run-defender Stout at the point of attack Nice burst off the snap Good quickness; surprises offensive linemen Pursues well with closing speed Physical Plays with good pad level Nice athleticism for his size Can be effective versus double-teams Scheme versatile Could fit as an end…

Strengths: Overwhelming size and strength Can’t be moved off line of scrimmage Tremendous run-defender Surprising explosiveness Extremely rare athlete Good quickness Quick feet Good get off Can collapse the pocket as a pass-rusher Fabulous bull rush Huge bulk Constantly fills his gap Very agile Requires multiple blockers Perfect fit as a zero-technique in a 3-4…

Strengths: Fabulous edge pass-rusher Fast off the edge Instincts Great pursuit linebacker Lives in the backfield Constant source of pass pressure Consistently produces splash plays Excellent at stripping the ball out for forced fumbles Skilled at shedding blocks Chases running backs down from the backside Has some pass-coverage potential Great motor Experience against double-teams Disruptive…

Strengths: Excellent size Solid hands Physical Dangerous with ball in his hands Picks up yards after the catch Is a red-zone weapon Good third-down receiver Leaping ability Scheme versatility Weaknesses: Will his speed translate to the NFL? Quickness? Year-long suspension for drug issue Runs too upright Raw, unpolished Summary: Gordon is an interesting athlete who…

Strengths: Great size Reliable hands Leaping ability Can make tough, contested receptions Good route-runner Enough quickness to get separation Good run after the catch ability Scheme versatility Red-zone weapon Very explosive before 2011 knee injury Polished, well-rounded receiver Experienced in a West Coast offense Experienced as an X and Z receiver Received good preparation for…

Strengths: Very fast Instinctive Extremely reliable tackler Uses good tackling technique to wrap up ball-carriers Athletic Read-and-react skills Fabulous run-defender Physical player Regularly generates splash plays Produces good down-and-distance situations Quality blitzer Three-down linebacker Durable Experienced Weaknesses: Will have to work on taking on and shedding blocks Only a 4-3 player Only an outside linebacker…

Career Recap: Stills had a very good true freshman season in 2010. He caught 61 passes for 786 yards and five touchdowns, and was a good complement to star receiver Ryan Broyles. Stills was mildly disappointing as a sophomore, especially after Broyles went down with a knee injury partway through the season. Stills hauled in…

Strengths: Fabulous run-defender Takes on blocks extremely well Adept at shedding blocks Excellent tackler Fast, covers a lot of ground Extremely physical Play recognition Intelligence Hard hitter Plus instincts Gets deep in his pass drops Aggressive attitude Blitzing ability Explosive Good open-field tackling Potential to be good in pass coverage Blitzing ability Scheme versatility Weaknesses:…

Strengths: Extremely effective pass-protector Phenomenal athlete Rare agility Massive upside Very reliable Quick feet Gets to blocks on the second level Good pad level Fast in his drop Mobility to hit blocks on the second level Strong run-blocker Good at pulling Natural bender Sustains blocks Perfect fit for a zone-blocking system Football DNA, bloodlines Strong…