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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Justin Blackmon

Strengths: Game-breaking speed Phenomenal body control Good size Very strong; built extremely well Breaks tackles; gets yards after contact Quick feet Leaping ability Great route-runner; sudden out of breaks Quality hands Adept at finding soft spots in zone Regularly defeats double teams Passionate for the game Durable and experienced Weaknesses: DUI arrest in 2010 Can…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Whitney Mercilus

Strengths: Raw speed to turn the edge Agility to sink his hips/shoulder Strength Repertoire of moves Active hands Has the strength to anchor and hold his ground vs. the run Always looking to force fumbles Quick get off Shedding blocks when pass rushing Ability to bull rush heavy tackles and guards Extremely athletic Weaknesses: One-year…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Danny Trevathan

Strengths: Consistently produces game-changing plays Sideline-to-sideline speed Quickness to the hole Instincts Tackling technique Blitzing ability Physical play Hitting ability Motor Attitude Weaknesses: Undersized Overly aggressive at times Scheme limitations Summary: Trevathan was the leader of the Kentucky defense and constantly produced splash plays throughout the 2011 season. He was one of the nation’s leading…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nate Potter

Strengths: Proven pass protector Good technique Quick feet Recoverability Experienced Mobility to hit blocks downfield Very intelligent Durable Weaknesses: A little light Lacks power Didn’t regularly face elite competition Lacks ability to drive block Does not display any mean streak Arm length? Summary: Potter was a second-team AP All-America in 2011. He had another excellent…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: David DeCastro

Strengths: Elite run blocker Powerful drive blocker Great at pulling Hits blocks on second level of defense Mobile and athletic Intelligent Great technique with hand placement Textbook knee bend Rock-solid pass protector Proven leader; passion for the game Winner at collegiate level Durable, experienced 3-year starter Weaknesses: Was not challenged by good group of pass-rushers…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Vinny Curry

Strengths: Speed Ability to force fumbles Quick get off Agility to move around tackles Repertoire of moves Shedding blocks when pass rushing Versatility to rush from either side Athletic Can drop into coverage Hard worker in weight room Durable, experienced 3-year starter Weaknesses: Strength at the point of attack Ability to stop a drive block…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Lamar Miller

Strengths: Straight-line speed Quickness to the hole Vision Shiftiness Mobile with scrambling ability Quality size Solid hands Receiving ability Durable Weaknesses: Runs too upright Not very powerful Will need work on pass protection Summary: Miller had an excellent red-shirt sophomore season and was the most consistent weapon for Miami. In 2011, Miller averaged 5.6 yards…
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