Strengths: Powerful run-blocker Gets movement in the ground game Can handle heavy nose tackles Powerful drive-blocker Has heavy hands Ability to sustain blocks Physical Can display a mean streak Improved technique with hand placement Reliable in short yardage Quick firing to the second level Scheme flexibility, ability to work in a man or zone scheme…

Strengths: Slashing back Instincts Vision Balanace Elusive runner Burst to the hole and second level Pad level Body lean Agility Quickness Breaks off yards in chunks Receiving ability Fits as a third-down back Can get yards after contact Scheme versatile Smart Experienced Special teams contributor Weaknesses: A little undersized Had some nagging injuries Durable in…

Strengths: Instincts Can run the route with receivers Ball skills Agility Doesn’t panic when ball is in the air Can play off-man coverage Does well in zone Change of direction skills Confident, has a man-corner mentality Can run with speed receivers downfield Able to flip his hips Gritty, scrappy defender Good tackler Smart Experienced Special…

Strengths: Natural pass-rusher Extremely consistent with sack production Excellent in pursuit Can bend around the edge Has some pass-rushing moves Good tackler Closes quickly Instinctive Smart Agile Ready to play immediately in the NFL Good motor Can use his hands and feet at the same time Great fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker Durable Experienced…

Strengths: Very fast Deep-threat receiver Skilled at getting separation Threat to score on any touch Home-run hitter Leaping ability Attacks the football Able to make contested catches Stretches a defense vertically Explosive play-maker in college Dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver Quick release off of the line Plug and play; ready to contribute Experienced and successful against quality…

Strengths: Strong run-blocker Gets movement in the ground game Can handle heavy nose tackles and undersized speed-rushers Powerful drive-blocker Flashes heavy hands Athletic interior lineman Ability to sustain blocks Physical Can display a mean streak Good technique with hand placement Reliable in short yardage Good feet Quick to the second level Scheme flexibility, ability to…

Strengths: Can cover ground as a deep free safety Has some ball skills Skilled at separating the ball from receivers Quality tackler Center-field skills Instinctive Smart Reliable in zone Quality run defense Big enough for strong safety, but not too big for free safety Versatile size Should be a special teams contributor Durable Experienced Weaknesses:…

Strengths: Flashes heavy hands Agility Athleticism Flashes quickness to mirror speed rushers Ability to sustain blocks Physical Can display a mean streak Has some quickness to the second level Scheme flexibility; ability to work in a man or zone scheme Ability to stay on his feet Reliable pass-protector in college Anchors well against bull rushers…