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Tank Carder 2012 NFL Draft Diary: The 2012 NFL Scouting Combine 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…

Strengths: Elite pass protector Very reliable Shuts down pass rushers for four quarters Mirrors well with speed rushers Quick feet Good length Very athletic Good Knee bend Fast in his drop Very advanced technique Mobility to hit blocks on the perimeter Gets to blocks on the second level Can anchor against bull rushes Experienced Durable…

Strengths: Good hands Excellent size Strong route-runner Physical with cornerbacks Has some red-zone ability Quality blocker Effective against zone coverage Can get yards after the catch Experienced against elite competition Good fit in a West Coast offense Weaknesses: Lacks speed to separate against good DBs Not a deep threat; won’t stretch the field Never was…

Strengths: Explosive playmaker Speed to break off long runs Always a threat to score Capacity to accelerate immediately Excellent cutting ability Nice body lean Soft hands Plus receiver Elusive Experienced Productive Runs with good balance Weaknesses: Durability concerns Undersized Doesn’t get a lot of yards after contact Not a work-horse back Not a short yardage…

The following chart comprises the weigh-in numbers for the linebackers at the 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. 40 Times: As I explained on Twitter (@walterfootball), the official 40 times are incorrect, and they’ve been proven false via the NFL Network’s simul-cam. For the 40 times, I use the NFL Network’s unofficial times, which…

Strengths: Good centerfield type Fast; covers a lot of ground Hard worker Reliable in run support Smart Athletic Flexible hips to turn and run downfield Explosiveness Plus instincts Takes good angles Solid tackler Quality size Can cover tight ends and backs Experienced Durable Has some ball skills Versatile skill set Can play free or strong…