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2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Steven Nelson

Strengths: Ball skills Adept at creating interceptions and batting passes away Doesn’t panic when ball is in the air Good at preventing separation Can run the route with receivers Agility Can play some off-man coverage Does well in zone Change-of-direction skills Instincts Confident; has a man-corner mentality Can run with speed receivers downfield Able to…
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NFL Hot Press: Texans Expect Jadeveon Clowney to Recover; Be an Impact Player

Texans Expect Jadeveon Clowney to Recover; Be an Impact Player Updated Feb. 20, 2015 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. In the Combine rumors from Thursday, Tony Pauline wrote the following about Texans’ edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney pertaining to his recovery from a microfracture surgery: “I’ve spoken with a number of people since…
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2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ty Sambrailo

Strengths: Reliable pass-protector Can mirror speed rushers on the edge Gets to blocks on the second level Developed technique Recoverability Agile Mobility Skilled at adjusting and picking up blitzers Pad level Developed kick slide Excellent fit for a zone-blocking scheme Intelligence Weaknesses: Not a natural bender Gets caught reaching too much Lacks arm length Needs…
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2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Denzel Perryman

Strengths: Instinctive Extremely physical Fabulous run-defender Takes on blocks extremely well Adept at shedding blocks Excellent tackler Quick, covers a lot of ground Enough quickness to defend perimeter runs Play recognition Intelligence Hard hitter Takes on blocks Can shed blocks Gets depth in his pass drops Aggressive attitude Blitzing ability Explosive Good open-field tackling Made…
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2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sammie Coates

Strengths: Athletic skill set Has deep speed Big-play receiving threat Can stretch a defense vertically Has quality size Able to make contested catches Explosive play-maker in college Dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver Quick release off of the line Red-zone weapon Body control Leaping ability Gets separation from cornerbacks Can use size to beat defensive backs from ball…
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2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Clive Walford

Strengths: Receiving ability Natural, soft hands Red-zone weapon Body control Leaping ability Makes contested catches Gets separation from linebackers Uses size to beat defensive backs Big target Built well Quickness, surprises defenders Excellent down the middle seam Has some run-blocking skills Strong to hold blocks Versatile; could be a blocking or receiving tight end in…
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2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Danny Shelton

Strengths: Very disruptive Physical force at the point of attack Excellent run-defender who can hold his gap Good 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 for a…
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2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Garrett Grayson

Strengths: Field vision Works through his progressions and reads the defense Ability to thrive as a pocket passer Strong arm Can make all the NFL throws Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Good on touch passes Basis for good footwork Athletic; can scramble and avoid sacks with his feet Accurate in the short…
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