Strengths: Very Instinctive Playmaker Hard hitter Form tackler Excellent in run support Plays well in tackle box Smart Athletic Plus ball skills Takes good angles Can cover tight ends and backs Bigger than most safeties Durable Experienced 3-year starter Weaknesses: Had coverage lapses in 2010 Lacks elite speed, but runs well Summary: Barron broke out…

Strengths: Good speed Ideal height Reliable hands Athletic Good tackler Playmaker Quality run defender Has some ball skills Durable Experienced starter Upside Physical Understands zone concepts and landmarks Weaknesses: Very inconsistent Gambles A little stiff Lacks elite speed Summary: Gilmore was a highly recruited player who showed moments of brilliance in his career at South…

Strengths: Elite speed Stretches the defense Explosive Forces teams to keep a safety deep Quick release off of the line Reliable hands Strong route runner Athletic Durable Improved each season in college Experienced 4-year producer Weaknesses: Short Smaller build Didn’t face special defenses or corners Little experience returning kicks on special teams May not be…

Strengths: Surprising speed Quick release off the line Reliable hands Smart Athletic Big target Excellent height for reaching high passes Good blocking technique Experienced starter Weaknesses: Needs more bulk; too lean Could use more power for blocking Summary: Fleener has been a consistent producer for Stanford over the past few seasons. He was second for…

Strengths: Instincts that are truly rare Nose for the ball Extremely intelligent Rock-solid tackler Takes good angles Very advanced ability to shed blocks Strong hands Produces good down-and-distance situations Gets deep in his pass drops Reads quarterback’s eyes well Surprises with ability to run downfield with pass receivers Student of the game Proven leader by…

Strengths: Quick get-off Speed to shoot the gap Ability to collapse the pocket Quality pad level Bulk to hold ground against drive blockers Strength to shed blocks Can take over games and dominate for stretches Durable, experienced 3-year starter Passionate player who was devoted to his team Weaknesses: Lacks elite characteristics Not consistent Disappears at…