2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Johnny Manziel

Strengths: Running ability Play-maker Gunslinger attitude Amazing instincts Always seems a step ahead of the defense Throws a good deep ball Great at throwing on the run Can make all the NFL throws Dangerous threat on the ground Difficult to sack Good arm strength Athletic Ready to play immediately Special Upside Weaknesses: Pocket passing Very…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jake Matthews

Strengths: Well rounded Superb pass-protector Quick feet Skilled at mirroring speed rushers going for corner Holds up against bull rushes Can shut down elite pass-rushers for four quarters Can push open holes Athletic Quality run-blocker Can get movement in the ground game Strong hands Sustains blocks Excellent knee bend Superb pad level Gets to blocks…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jordan Matthews

Strengths: Excellent hands Very good run-after-the-catch ability Quickness for the short to intermediate part of the field Can make tough, contested receptions Polished, well-rounded receiver Adept at finding soft spots in zone Good route-runner Body control Enough quickness to get separation Scheme versatility Tough Physical Good blocker Quality athlete Red-zone weapon Durable Great work ethic…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kyle Fuller

Strengths: Versatile can play outside or in the slot, or even safety Instinctive Good press-man corner Can run with speed receivers downfield Can play off-man coverage Excellent zone corner Capable of matching up against No. 1 receivers Ball skills Has some length Comfortable with ball in the air Fast backpedal Straight-line speed Experienced and successful…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ka’Deem Carey

Strengths: Weapon as a receiver Reliable hands Quickness to get separation Slashing runner Good balance Pad level Quick to the hole Burst to the hole and the second level Elusiveness to dodge tacklers Play-maker; threat to rip off long runs Great cutting ability Vision Weaknesses: Lacks elite speed Lacks elite strength Undersized Off-the-field concerns Summary:…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kelvin Benjamin

Strengths: Big-time downfield play-maker Fast for his size Long-strider; can challenge a secondary vertically Dominant size Always open because of his size Play-maker; a threat to score from anywhere on the field Fantastic body control Amazing along the sideline Superb at making contested catches over defensive backs Big target Leaping ability Physical with corners Attacks…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kyle Van Noy

Strengths: Instincts Consistently produces splash plays Fabulous edge pass-rusher Fast off the edge Great pursuit linebacker Lives in the backfield Constant source of pass pressure Good burst off the snap Closes quickly Disruptive Causes havoc behind the line of scrimmage Uses hands well Can use his hands and feet at the same time Steady motor…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Khallil Mack

Strengths: Natural pass-rush ability Phenomenal in pursuit Repertoire of pass-rushing moves Good speed to get around the corner Powerful bull rush Ability to shed blocks Strong hands, upper body, shocks offensive players Active hands, uses them at the same time as his feet Agility to sink his hips/shoulder Splash plays Creates turnovers: forced fumbles &…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Louis Nix

Strengths: Physical force at the point of attack Tough run-defender who can hold the edge Excellent run-defender Very strong Good burst off the snap Very quick for his size Closes well for a heavy tackle Ability to shed blocks Eats up double-teams Frees up edge rushers, linebackers Can play with good leverage Uses bull rush…
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2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kareem Martin

Strengths: Occasionally looks like a natural pass-rusher Has some pass-rushing moves Enough speed to get around the corner Good speed Closes quickly Flashes potential as a run defender Has some strength Experienced Quality run-defender who can hold the edge Uses bull rush to blow up runs in the backfield Good fit as a 4-3 base…
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