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Diamond in the Rough: Justin Coleman, CB, Tennessee By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell Every year in the NFL Draft, there are talented players who slip through the cracks. Players go undrafted for a variety of reasons like being too undersized, a lack of speed, injuries, a lack of production in college or having played at lower…

Strengths: Ball skills Adept at creating interceptions and batting passes away Doesn’t panic when ball is in the air Good at preventing separation Can run the route with receivers Agility Can play some off-man coverage Does well in zone Change-of-direction skills Instincts Confident; has a man-corner mentality Can run with speed receivers downfield Able to…

This is the 2015 NFL Combine Bench Press Recap for the offensive linemen. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 2015 NFL Combine: Bench Press Analysis – Offensive Linemen By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Offensive Linemen Bench Press Analysis: The most impressive bench press total belonged to Miami left tackle Ereck Flowers. He led all the offensive…

This is the 2015 NFL Combine Bench Press Recap for the tight ends. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 2015 Combine: Bench Press Analysis – Tight Ends By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell The consensus top tight end prospect, Minnesota’s Maxx Williams, managed only 17 reps. Williams (6-4, 249) is the same size as last year’s top…

Strengths: Reliable pass-protector Can mirror speed rushers on the edge Gets to blocks on the second level Developed technique Recoverability Agile Mobility Skilled at adjusting and picking up blitzers Pad level Developed kick slide Excellent fit for a zone-blocking scheme Intelligence Weaknesses: Not a natural bender Gets caught reaching too much Lacks arm length Needs…

Strengths: Instinctive Extremely physical Fabulous run-defender Takes on blocks extremely well Adept at shedding blocks Excellent tackler Quick, covers a lot of ground Enough quickness to defend perimeter runs Play recognition Intelligence Hard hitter Takes on blocks Can shed blocks Gets depth in his pass drops Aggressive attitude Blitzing ability Explosive Good open-field tackling Made…

Strengths: Athletic skill set Has deep speed Big-play receiving threat Can stretch a defense vertically Has quality size Able to make contested catches Explosive play-maker in college Dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver Quick release off of the line Red-zone weapon Body control Leaping ability Gets separation from cornerbacks Can use size to beat defensive backs from ball…