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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: LaMichael James

Strengths: Explosive playmaker Speed to break off long runs Always a threat to score Capacity to accelerate immediately Excellent cutting ability Nice body lean Soft hands Plus receiver Elusive Experienced Productive Runs with good balance Weaknesses: Durability concerns Undersized Doesn’t get a lot of yards after contact Not a work-horse back Not a short yardage…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Harrison Smith

Strengths: Good centerfield type Fast; covers a lot of ground Hard worker Reliable in run support Smart Athletic Flexible hips to turn and run downfield Explosiveness Plus instincts Takes good angles Solid tackler Quality size Can cover tight ends and backs Experienced Durable Has some ball skills Versatile skill set Can play free or strong…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dont’a Hightower

Strengths: Physical defender A force at the point of attack Very skilled at shedding blocks Instincts Nose for the ball Good tackler Pass rushing linebacker; edge rush or interior blitzer Athletic for his size Playmaker Experienced Produces good down-and-distance situations Advanced technique in taking on blocks Weaknesses: Already recovered from one serious knee injury Doesn’t…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Riley Reiff

Strengths: Quick feet Mirrors well with speed rushers Knee bend Anchors well against bull rushers Quality run blocker Good pad level Mobility to hit blocks on the second level Athletic Recoverability Reliable pass protector Smart Advanced technique Flexible to play zone-blocking or man-blocking scheme Kicks out well to set up perimeter runs Ready to play…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Michael Egnew

Strengths: Good hands Nice height and weight combination Gives effort as a blocker Strong junior-year production Solid outlet receiver Can find soft spots in zone Weaknesses: Slow Very sub-par yardage after the catch Doesn’t get separation Not a powerful blocker Not a red-zone weapon Summary: Entering the 2011 season, Egnew was one of the top…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Devon Still

Strengths: Brute force in the trenches Makes plays behind the line of scrimmage Ability to collapse the pocket Power to push linemen aside Strength to hold ground against drive blockers Good pad level Disruptive Quick first step Plus athletic ability Has speed and power Strong pass-rusher Powerful bull rush Flexible to play nose tackle or…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Philip Blake

Strengths: Secure, accurate shotgun snapper Quickness and athleticism Moves well laterally Ability to mirror speed rushers Quick feet Good knee bend Agile Phenomenal initial quickness to get to blocks off snap Plus athletic ability Mature Solid run blocker Gets to blocks on the second level Flexible to play any blocking scheme Reliable Ready to play…
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