2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Aaron Donald

Strengths: Superb pass-rusher Explosive Very fast interior defensive lineman Strong hands Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry Fast feet Repertoire of pass-rushing moves Splash plays Excellent get-off Extremely disruptive Ability to shed blocks Surprising strength with bull rush Natural pad level Solid run-defender Anchors surprisingly well in run defense Very strong for his size Dedicated…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Anthony Barr

Strengths: Explosive speed Extremely fast rushing off the edge Excellent in pursuit Dangerous pass-rusher Special athleticism Extremely fluid Ability to play in space Quick twitch; sudden athlete Good tackler Closes quickly Good length Frame to get bigger Ready to play immediately in the NFL Good motor Can use his hands and feet at the same…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: A.J. Johnson

Career Recap: The once-proud Tennessee program has fallen on some tough times during the coaching tenures of Lane Kiffin and Derek Dooley. While the Volunteers haven’t compiled a great win-loss records, they still have produced some good athletes who are intriguing NFL prospects. Johnson is another in that line after he took the SEC by…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Aaron Murray

Strengths: Quality Arm Extremely experienced Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Good on touch passes Basis for good footwork Accurate in college Improved throughout college Smart runner Has a nose for the end zone as a runner Intelligent Hard worker 4-year starter Experienced and successful against good college programs Leader Good teammate Weaknesses:…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Bashaud Breeland

Strengths: Good press-man corner Operates well in zone Has lined up all over, including safety Can play in the slot Quick Agile Good at preventing separation Has some ball skills Willing run-defender Upside Weaknesses: Raw Must improve off-man coverage Has enough size, but not big Lacks elite speed 1-year starter Needs to play the ball…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Blake Bortles

Strengths: Excellent size Good mobility Accurate passer Can make all the throws Above-average arm strength Intelligent Hard worker Pocket presence Leader Good teammate Mobile Tough to bring down Able to pick up yards with his feet Upside Weaknesses: Above-average, but not great, arm strength Level of competition Played poorly against some opponents he should have…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Allen Robinson

Strengths: Dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver Can make tough, contested receptions Good hands Uses size well Body control Good route-runner Play-maker in college Quickness Can get separation Weapon on third down Good production Safe pick to turn into a quality contributor Adept at finding soft spots in zone Tough Physical Red-zone weapon Well coached Blocking ability Very…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Austin Seferian-Jenkins

Strengths: Mismatch nightmare Extremely athletic Generally sure-handed Quick release off the line Superb body control Great catch radius Leaping ability Good route-running Superb at winning contested catches Yards after contact, can break tackles Improved blocker Can get movement in the ground game Phenomenal middle-seam tight end Too fast for linebackers Too big for safeties Red-zone…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Bishop Sankey

Strengths: Excellent vision Runs with great balance Pad level Body lean More powerful than one would think Thick lower body Has a nose for the end zone Can get yards after contact Quickness Has a burst to the hole and second level Great cutting ability Elusive runner Has potential as a receiver Capable of controlling…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ben Gardner

Strengths: Very physical Great use of hands to shed blocks Able to use hands and feet at same time Can contribute some pass rush from the inside Instinctive Surprising burst Extremely strong hands Excellent motor Strong for his size Displays a mean streak Scheme versatility Intelligent Weaknesses: Durability, coming off a torn pectoral injury Tweener…
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