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By Tank Carder, as told to Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell WalterFootball.com is proud to introduce our 2012 NFL Draft Diary with TCU linebacker Tank Carder. Throughout the draft process, Tank will be sharing his experience with the readers of WalterFootball.com. Tank will hit on the East-West Shrine Game experience, team interviews, the NFL Scouting Combine,…

Tank Carder 2012 NFL Draft Diary: Pro Day Workout By Tank Carder, as told to Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell WalterFootball.com is proud to introduce our 2012 NFL Draft Diary with TCU linebacker Tank Carder. Throughout the draft process, Tank will be sharing his experience with the readers of WalterFootball.com. Tank will hit on the East-West…

Strengths: Phenomenal hands Excellent size Superb route-runner Knows the route tree from every receiver position Dangerous with ball in his hands Picks up yards after the catch Quickness Great body control Very good working the middle of the field Versatile athlete, lots of carries at running back Physical with cornerbacks Is a red-zone weapon Great…

Strengths: Overwhelms defensive linemen at the point of attack Great athlete for such a large lineman Powerful run blocker Solid run-blocking technique Mobile to hit blocks on edge, second level Has real quickness Good length Long arms (35 3/4 inches) Knee bend Wide base Recoverability Potential to improve his pass protection in the NFL Impossible…

By Walt – @walterfootball March 31, 2012 The Eagles received terrible news earlier this week when Jason Peters tore his Achilles tendon while working out. The injury occurred on Tuesday, March 27, but was announced Friday afternoon. Peters will have surgery. He’s out for the 2012 season, and his 2013 campaign could be in jeopardy,…

Strengths: Extremely rare athlete Elite straight-line speed Great quickness Quick feet Overpowering strength Huge bulk Constantly fills his gap Pursues quickly downfield Space eater Very agile Requires multiple blockers Potential as a zero-technique Ready to play immediately in the NFL Incredibly hard to move at line of scrimmage Durable; missed one game in three seasons…