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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Brandon Harris

Strengths: Confident, fiery competitor Instinctive Athletic with good closing speed Mirrors receivers Reacts well and supports the run Experienced against top competition Very coachable Weaknesses: Height is not ideal Not very productive Much more likely to break up pass than intercept Zone coverage skills need improvement Poor tackling technique Summary: Brandon Harris had a rough…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ben Ijalana

Strengths: Strong, large hands Great pass blocker Quick feet – mirrors defenders well Agility Gets to the second level Athletic former high school wrestler Hard working, durable 4-year starter Can be coached up Weaknesses: Gets beaten by fast edge rushers Untested against elite quickness Lower-level competition in FCS Height limits his value at tackle Mental…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Christian Ponder

Strengths: Short- to intermediate-area accuracy and touch Good mechanics and footwork Mobile with scrambling ability Experience under center in pro-style offense Three-year starter Very intelligent (completed MBA) High character leader – team captain Weaknesses: Average arm strength Might be limited to West Coast offense Forces throws that NFL players will intercept Questionable decision making Injury…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Christian Ballard

Strengths: Long arms with big hands Good run defender Speed to pursue running backs Space eater Explosive first step Inside pass rusher – splits gaps Experience at end and tackle Scheme versatile Durable and well-rounded Weaknesses: Inconsistent Plays upright too much Misses tackles in backfield Needs to work on using his hands Does not appear…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Brooks Reed

Strengths: Relentless in pursuit Lower and upper body strength Speed with a burst Reliable tackler Proven pass rusher with a few moves Smart with high football IQ Good character with leadership qualities Experienced 3-year starter Factor on special teams Weaknesses: Does not excel against the run Struggles changing directions Needs to do a better job…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Aaron Williams

Strengths: Athletic and instinctive Great leaping ability Quick feet Uses long arms to knock away passes High football IQ Durable Punt return skills Weaknesses: Interception skills lacking Press coverage needs improvement Inadequate recovery speed Prone to falling for double moves Hitter more than a tackler Summary: Aaron Williams is a skilled player who just needs…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Robert Quinn

Strengths: Elite athlete Speed and short area quickness Explodes off edge Gets off blocks Pass rush skills Long arms Forces fumbles Scheme versatile Plenty of upside Weaknesses: Run defense needs improvement Inconsistent snap reaction Lacked production against top competition Only two years of college football Suspended for 2010 season Medical – benign tumor removed in…
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