2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sharrif Floyd

Strengths: Good pass-rusher Very fast Excellent motor Plays with good pad level Lightning fast feet Superb get-off; first-step quickness Great use of hands to shed blocks Able to use hands and feet at same time Fluid athlete Very disruptive Splash plays Instinctive Solid run-defender Versatile Experienced for an underclassman Should be able to play quickly…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tony Jefferson

Career Recap: Jefferson has been a playmaker for the Sooners’ defense since his first day in Norman. He took the Big XII by storm as a freshman, becoming a starter and totaling 65 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, two sacks, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Jefferson was even better as a sophomore….
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sam Montgomery

Strengths: Productive pass-rusher Good bull rush Nice power Flashes potential as a run-defender Experienced Physical run-defender who holds the edge Uses bull rush to blow up runs in the backfield Has a repertoire of moves Dips his shoulder well to gain leverage Played well against good competition past two years Weaknesses: Already has had one…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Travis Frederick

Career Recap: Frederick made some history for the Badgers in 2009 when he started the season-opener as a true freshman, the first time that had been accomplished in school history. That is saying something considering Wisconsin has been a factory for NFL offensive linemen. Even legendary offensive tackle Joe Thomas was unable to break into…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Star Lotulelei

Strengths: Extremely explosive off the snap Very disruptive Overpowering strength Great quickness with rare straight-line speed Causes havoc at line of scrimmage Defeats double teams Impossible to move out of his gap Tremendous run-defender Makes plays behind the line Regularly pressures the quarterback Furious bull rush Can beat guards with a speed rush Experienced &…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Stepfan Taylor

Strengths: Phenomenal blocking ability Great third-down back Excellent reciever Runs good routes Has superb hands Downhill runner Quick feet Decisive runner Power and strength Physical runner; runs with authority Patient Smart Powerful Yards after contact Ball security One cut and gets upfield Years in a pro-style offense Durable Experienced Weaknesses: Lacks elite speed Not overly…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tyler Eifert

Strengths: Excellent receiver in the middle of the field Athletic Good blocking technique Smart Quick release off the line Superb body control Good route-running Excellent hands Quickness Red zone weapon Three-down tight end Dangerous seam tight end Durable Experienced Improved blocker Weaknesses: Questions regarding his commitment Needs to continue blocking improvement More quick than fast…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jonathan Brown

Career Recap: Skov was an instant contributor as a freshman at Stanford. He started seven games in 2009 while playing in all 13 contests. Skov totaled 62 tackles and three tackles for a loss. The next season, he was voted Stanford’s most outstanding sophomore. Skov also had 11.5 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, 84…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tavon Austin

Strengths: Elite speed Stretches the defense Explosive Threat to score on any reception Forces teams to keep a safety deep Quick release off of the line Reliable hands Dangerous as a ball-carrier Good vision as a runner Strong route-runner Athletic Weaknesses: Very undersized Durability in the NFL Short Thin Won’t be able to function as…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Xavier Nixon

Strengths: Extremely Athletic Light feet Quick in his drop Fast for a linemen Has the capacity to mirror speed-rushers Ability to sustain blocks Physical; can show a mean streak at times Willing to use his feet Versatile Knee bend Vastly improved run blocking as a senior Has the ability to blast open holes Fits a…
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