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Tank Carder 2012 NFL Draft Diary: Combine Training 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…

Strengths: Very powerful Road-grading run blocker Surprising quickness Quick release off of line Hits blocks on second level Reliable snapper Smart Athletic Awareness Pulls well Anchors well against bull rushes Proper knee bend Good pad level Experienced Weaknesses: Didn’t play many elite speed rushers How much did system contribute to his success? Ankle injury is…

Strengths: Very Instinctive Playmaker Hard hitter Form tackler Excellent in run support Plays well in tackle box Smart Athletic Plus ball skills Takes good angles Can cover tight ends and backs Bigger than most safeties Durable Experienced 3-year starter Weaknesses: Had coverage lapses in 2010 Lacks elite speed, but runs well Summary: Barron broke out…

The following chart comprises the weigh-in numbers for the offensive linemen at the 2012 Senior Bowl. The height is listed as a four-digit number. The first digit is feet. The next two are inches. The last digit is eights of an inch. So, if a player is listed as 5117, that would read as 5′…

2012 Senior Bowl Game Recap – 1/29 My recap of the 2012 Senior Bowl, including why I’m really down on Quinton Coples. 2012 Senior Bowl Game Recap – 1/29 Charlie’s extensive recap of the 2012 Senior Bowl. 2012 Senior Bowl Rumor Mill – 1/29 Which positions impressed and disapponted at the Senior Bowl? 2012 NFL…

This is Charlie Campbell’s Saturday 2012 Senior Bowl Rumor Mill. Charlie is reporting live from Mobile, Ala., and he’ll describe what he sees at practice and whom certain prospects talk to all week. If you want to see other 2012 Senior Bowl Reports, click the link. Follow me @walterfootball for updates, and stay tuned all…

Strengths: Good speed Ideal height Reliable hands Athletic Good tackler Playmaker Quality run defender Has some ball skills Durable Experienced starter Upside Physical Understands zone concepts and landmarks Weaknesses: Very inconsistent Gambles A little stiff Lacks elite speed Summary: Gilmore was a highly recruited player who showed moments of brilliance in his career at South…

2012 Senior Bowl: Game Recap By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell For NFL scouts, the most important part of the Senior Bowl is the practices and how the players look during the week. Even though NFL scouts don’t put a lot of stock in the actual game, there can be some players who showcase their skills…

2012 Senior Bowl: Game Recap Follow me @walterfootball for updates Joe Adams, WR/KR, Arkansas Isaiah Pead won the MVP, but if the South had prevailed over the North, Joe Adams would have received the award. Adams is a stud. He fumbled on the opening drive, but came back to catch eight balls for 133 yards….