2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dallas Thomas

Strengths: Strong pass-protector Solid run-blocker Good athlete Mirrors speed-rushers Quick feet Good quickness Can stand up bull rushes Very agile Ready to play in the NFL Recoverability Strong hands Sustains blocks Mobility to hit blocks downfield Pulls well Effective in short yardage Big hands (10 3/8″) Durable Experienced Scheme versatility Could play tackle in a…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Geno Smith

Strengths: Displays of excellent accuracy Intelligent Hard worker Puts in a lot of time in the film room Decision-making Excellent ball security Rarely ever throws interceptions Field vision Accurate in college Strong arm; can make all the throws Quick-strike capabilities Pushes the ball downfield Athletic Can make plays with his feet Experienced and fits well…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: E.J. Manuel

Strengths: Dual-Threat Quarterback Powerful arm Excellent mobility Size & strength Escapability Experienced Quick release Weaknesses: Not a natural passer Decision-making Field vision Struggles to work through progressions Runs to quickly Spotty accuracy Can panic at times Didn’t play as well against good defenses Summary: Entering Manuel’s senior season, there were some that were projecting him…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Johnathan Franklin

Strengths: Elusive, shifty runner Speedy back with a burst Enough speed to break off long runs Stronger than one would think Finishes runs well Good feet Quickness to the second level Skilled route-runner Soft hands Ready to contribute in the NFL Good blitz-protection ability Strong hands Nice cutting ability Good body-lean Runs with good balance…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jesse Williams

Strengths: Good athlete Decent bull rush Powerful upper body Can destroy single blocks Hard to move off line of scrimmage Constantly fills his gap Good fit as a zero-technique in a 3-4 Plays with good pad level Scheme versatility Experienced Weaknesses: Zero pass-rush ability Top heavy Shedding blocks Weak against double teams Short arms (32.08)…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jelani Jenkins

Career Recap: The Gators won the recruiting derby for the highly-touted Jenkins. He was a high school star when he chose Florida. The team redshirted Jenkins in 2009, but in spring practice before the 2010 season, he was one of the breakout stars for the Gators, which had to replace a lot of talent lost…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Keenan Allen

Strengths: Consistently gets separation Route-running Very quick and sudden Strong; can push defensive backs around Beats defensive backs for contested catches Quick feet Phenomenal possession receiver Excellent body control to make tough sideline catches Good hands Excellent after the catch Breaks tackles; gets yards after contact Leaping ability Adept at finding soft spots in zone…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jamar Taylor

Strengths: Man-cover corner Fast Rarely allows separation Ball skills Gritty defender Can run with receivers in and out of breaks Instinctive Can flip his hips to turn and run Not a gambler Solid against the run Quickness Can keep pace with receivers downfield Adept in zone coverage Athletic Scheme versatility Good work ethic Strength Has…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Johnathan Hankins

Strengths: Very disruptive Excellent at shedding blocks Great size Phenomenal run-defender Stout at the point of attack Nice burst off the snap Good quickness; surprises offensive linemen Pursues well with closing speed Physical Plays with good pad level Nice athleticism for his size Can be effective versus double-teams Scheme versatile Could fit as an end…
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