Strengths: Ball skills Athletic Instincts Anticipation Durable Experienced Aggressive Has some quickness Good hands Special teams contributor Fits well in a zone scheme Weaknesses: Needs to improve run defense Not a natural man corner Can take false steps Needs more strength Not very physical Inconsistent in his overall game Ability to handle big, physical receivers?…

Strengths: Superb receiving tight end Route-running Good speed Reliable hands Quick release off the line Too quick for linebackers in pass routes Very athletic Can operate as an H-Back Ready to play Special-teams potential Weaknesses: Raw Undersized Needs to improve run blocking Needs to add football functional strength Only two years at tight end Summary:…

Strengths: Cannon for an arm Quick release Plus mechanics Big pocket presence Great height Can make all the throws Good deep-ball thrower Experience in a pro offense Field vision is at a good starting point Has the potential to compete quickly Displays a gunslinger mentality Huge upside Weaknesses: Accuracy issues Footwork needs real improvement Decision-making…

Strengths: Explosive Great elusiveness to dodge tacklers Electric playmaker; threat to score on any touch Great cutting ability Reliable hands as a receiver Good route-runner Quickness to get separation Excellent run after the catch ability Vision Thick lower body Scheme versatility More powerful than one would think Can get yards after contact Plays with swagger…

Career Recap: There was a lot of excitement for the Cornhuskers tackle tandem of Jared Crick and Steinkuhler heading into the 2011 season. Aside from some good moments, the duo didn’t have the impact that Nebraska hoped. Crick went down with a season-ending injury after playing in only five games and Steinkuhler didn’t play as…

Career Recap: Last year, Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict and quarterback Brock Osweiler saw their draft stocks go in opposite directions with Osweiler rising into the second day and Burfict falling undrafted. However, the Sun Devil who looked the most NFL-ready was the junior running back Cameron Marshall. He was steady for the offense and…

Career Recap: Ryan Swope enters his senior year as the No. 1 receiver for Texas A&M. The Aggie playmaker emerged as the primary wideout for Ryan Tannehill and had a superb season in 2011. Swope caught 89 passes for 1,207 yards and 11 touchdowns. With Jeff Fuller battling repeated injuries, Swope picked up the slack…

Career Recap: The Alabama Crimson Tide have had a dynamite safety tandem with Lester and Mark Barron the past two seasons. Both Lester and Barron have been versatile pass and run defenders who have been integral players for one of the best defenses in the nation. Lester had a breakout 2010 campaign. He was second…