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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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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Alfonzo Dennard

Strengths: Powerful jam Physical with receivers Adept at re-routing/disrupting timing of plays Strong Good tackler Gritty Intelligence Strong run defender Natural fit as a zone corner Understands zone concepts and landmarks Good at breaking up passes Reliable Weaknesses: Tight hips Didn’t produce interceptions Needs to improve recoverability Football speed? Must get more composure Can be…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Zach Brown

Strengths: Elite, rare speed Extremely athletic Hard hitter Ball skills Excellent blitzing ability Able to force fumbles Regularly generates splash plays Can flip his hips to run with receivers Muscular Pursuit skills Three-down linebacker Can recover when initially beat Could star on special teams Durable Weaknesses: Inconsistent Maturity concerns Instincts are hit-and-miss Freelances too much…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nick Foles

Strengths: Powerful arm Quick release Big pocket presence Gritty; fighter Excellent height Good bulk to take hits Durable Improved accuracy Displays gunslinger mentality Experienced 3-year starter Weaknesses: Field vision Lacks mobility Decision-making Streaky Too many interceptions Footwork Summary: Foles is a big-armed pocket passer. He comes to the NFL having put up some big numbers…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: David Wilson

Strengths: Good speed More power than one expects Quick to the hole Vision Explosive Can rip off some long runs Breaks a lot of tackles Capacity to accelerate immediately Excellent cutting ability Finishes runs well Impressive balance Athletic Running instincts Soft hands Body lean Runs behind his pads Has some wiggle, elusiveness Weaknesses: Ball security…
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