Strengths: Instinctive Quickness Man-coverage ability on tight ends and slot receivers Fluid; can flip his hips and run Covers a lot of ground Always around the ball Solid run-defender Natural playing in the box Good height and length Should be able to play quickly Experienced & successful against good college talent Good blitzer Versatile Athletic…

Strengths: Instinctive Extremely reliable tackler Uses good tackling technique to wrap up ball carrier Read-and-react skills Fabulous run defender Physical player Produces good down-and-distance situations Three-down linebacker Generally durable Quick Gamer Smart Great leader; pushes teammates to play better Hard worker Great intangibles Weaknesses: Lacks elite speed Needs to improve coverage of tight ends Should…

Strengths: Good pass rusher Fast Capable of taking games over Can be dominant Plays with good pad level Fast feet Quick first step Good use of hands Able to use hands and feet at same time Plays with good strength Athletic Can be extremely disruptive Splash plays Instinctive Solid run-defender Versatile Should be able to…

Strengths: Extremely quick Athletic Enough strength to anchor Very good pass blocker Solid run blocker Gets to blocks on the second level Perfect for a zone-blocking scheme, but still flexible to play in any blocking system Reliable Ready to play quickly in the NFL Quick feet Good knee bend Agile Good at pulling Phenomenal initial…

Strengths: Instinctive Intelligent Gets deep in his pass drops Blitzing ability Skilled in pass coverage Reads quarterbacks eyes Around the ball Good tackler Advanced technique Tendency to make plays in the clutch Reliable defender Football I.Q. Good communicator Good teammate Loves football Scheme versatility Weaknesses: May not have enough speed for the next level Needs…

Strengths: Gritty receiver Fights for ball; out-competes defensive backs Physical with defensive backs Great at making contested catches Excellent hands Quality route-runner Intelligent Good yards after the catch Very productive Durable Unselfish Ready to compete Could be a good blocker Weaknesses: A little short Lacks speed Won’t stretch the field vertically Could be best as…

Strengths: Quick first step Speed to turn the corner Athletic; upside Frame to get bigger, stronger Nose for the end zone Great moves in the open field Rips off yards in chunks Nice blitz blocking ability Quality receiver Nice hands Good ball security; zero fumbles in 2011 Agility Threat to break off long touchdown runs…

Strengths: Elite speed Explosive Very strong Physical Excellent speed to turn the corner Rare athlete Agility to sink his hips/shoulder to get leverage on tackles Has a powerful bull rush Active hands Has the strength to anchor and hold his ground vs. the run Versatile to play end or tackle on passing downs Quick get-off…

Strengths: Excellent ball skills Man coverage ability Ability to run with receivers in their routes Rarely allows separation Good cover skills Cover corner ability Change-of-direction skills Quick feet Good run defense Comfortable with ball in the air Great hip flexibility to turn and run Can handle zone Experienced Weaknesses: Needs to add strength Should improve…