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Strengths: Athletic Provides push required to run block Reaches second level Mirrors defenders well Solid pass blocker Quick off snap Agile – good feet and lateral movement Meets assignments High character, positive influence Experience at center and scheme versatile Weaknesses: Bull rushers give him problems Needs to finish better Inconsistent Can be beaten by quick…

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Strengths: Leadership qualities Ideal height Highly productive runner Evasive with excellent speed Lots of experience Tremendous athlete Good arm strength Very hard worker and intelligent Weaknesses: Needs more work on accuracy, especially deep accuracy Delivery issues (windup) partially due to height Has to adjust from Pistol offense Must go through more progressions at pro level…

Strengths: Coveted height and size Able to play left tackle Skilled pass blocker Protects edge rushers well Can mirror defenders in space Gets to second level and blocks downfield Intelligent and very high character Tons of experience against top competition Weaknesses: Must get stronger and add bulk Tends to lunge Balance issues Run blocking needs…

Arkansas-Pine Bluff (17-15) WHY TO LOVE: Three players average double digits: senior guard Terrance Calvin (10.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg), sophomore guard Savalance Townsend (10.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg) and senior center Lebaron Weathers (10.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg). WHY TO HATE: Ugh. Where do I start? The Golden Lions… – Violate Rule No. 5 of my NCAA…

Strengths: Athletic and agile Long arms Burst off snap Creates turnovers Versatile Well rounded Weaknesses: Lacking elite speed and strength Not a proven pass rusher Needs to improve tackling consistency Overruns plays too often Only average instincts Hesitant run defender Summary: Akeem Ayers is an interesting prospect. He has versatility and experience at different positions….