2012 NFL Scouting Combine: Defensive Backs

The following chart comprises the weigh-in numbers for the defensive backs 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,…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dont’a Hightower

Strengths: Physical defender A force at the point of attack Very skilled at shedding blocks Instincts Nose for the ball Good tackler Pass rushing linebacker; edge rush or interior blitzer Athletic for his size Playmaker Experienced Produces good down-and-distance situations Advanced technique in taking on blocks Weaknesses: Already recovered from one serious knee injury Doesn’t…
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Ryan Tannehill Interview

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell March 16, 2012 One of the most debated prospects in the 2012 NFL Draft class is Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill. The wide receiver turned quarterback has emerged as the third-rated signal-caller in the draft and looks like he will be selected in the top half of the first round…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Riley Reiff

Strengths: Quick feet Mirrors well with speed rushers Knee bend Anchors well against bull rushers Quality run blocker Good pad level Mobility to hit blocks on the second level Athletic Recoverability Reliable pass protector Smart Advanced technique Flexible to play zone-blocking or man-blocking scheme Kicks out well to set up perimeter runs Ready to play…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Michael Egnew

Strengths: Good hands Nice height and weight combination Gives effort as a blocker Strong junior-year production Solid outlet receiver Can find soft spots in zone Weaknesses: Slow Very sub-par yardage after the catch Doesn’t get separation Not a powerful blocker Not a red-zone weapon Summary: Entering the 2011 season, Egnew was one of the top…
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2012 NBA Draft Stock

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] 2012 NBA Draft Stock Updated 2/21 2012 NBA Draft Stock: Buying Jae Crowder, F, Marquette, Sr. On paper,…
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2012 NCAA Tournament Picks: Midwest

2012 NCAA Tournament: Midwest Bracket Picks 2012 NCAA Tournament: Midwest Bracket First Round No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Lamar Would it be racist if I said that Lamar sounds like it’s more athletic than Vermont? Yes? OK, good. 2012 NCAA Tournament Pick: No. 1 North Carolina No. 8 Creighton vs. No. 9 Alabama…
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2012 NCAA Tournament Picks: Computer Rankings

2012 NCAA Tournament: Computer Rankings If you’ve been following my NCAA Tournament Picks for a while, you know that I like to eliminate teams that can’t win on the road, have freshman point guards, etc. You also may have noticed that I haven’t updated my info pages this year. The reason for this? I asked…
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