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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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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Justin Houston

Strengths: Strong upper and lower body Long arms Solid tackler Proven pass-rushing skills; threat off edge Explosive off snap Speed to pursue Hard worker; workout warrior Experience as 3-4 linebacker and 4-3 end Weaknesses: Too focused on rushing passer Limited experience dropping into pass coverage – liability Tendency to quit if play is away from…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nick Fairley

Strengths: Bulk with frame to get bigger; long arms Quick off snap Explosive force Gap penetrator – makes plays behind line Plays angry, bull rusher Pursues laterally Solid against the run Decent speed for his size Good footwork Scheme versatile Weaknesses: Can gain lower body strength Only two seasons in FBS – one productive Needs…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Phil Taylor

Strengths: Massive frame and carries weight well Great strength and power Violent, quick hands and uses them well Can push pocket with bull rush Run-stuffing anchor Space eater who occupies blockers Agile for his size with good balance Mean streak Scheme versatile nose tackle Weaknesses: Has dropped considerable weight, but still a concern Just one…
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