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This is NFL Draft Scout’s Notebook, where Matt McGuire will list the notes he took while scouting players for the 2011 NFL Draft, 2012 NFL Draft and beyond. Send Matt an e-mail here: [email protected]. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] Posted Sept. 21, 2010 Washington vs. Nebraska Jake Locker vs….

This is NFL Draft Scout’s Notebook, where Matt McGuire will list the notes he took while scouting players for the 2011 NFL Draft, 2012 NFL Draft and beyond. Send Matt an e-mail here: [email protected]. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] Posted Sept. 22, 2010 Arizona State vs. Wisconsin Lawrence Guy…

This is NFL Draft Scout’s Notebook, where Matt McGuire will list the notes he took while scouting players for the 2011 NFL Draft, 2012 NFL Draft and beyond. Send Matt an e-mail here: [email protected]. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] Posted Sept. 6, 2010 Oregon State vs. TCU TCU 61…

This is NFL Draft Scout’s Notebook, where Matt McGuire will list the notes he took while scouting players for the 2011 NFL Draft, 2012 NFL Draft and beyond. Send Matt an e-mail here: [email protected]. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] Posted Sept. 14, 2010 Stanford vs. UCLA Stanford 12 QB…

This is NFL Draft Scout’s Notebook, where Matt McGuire will list the notes he took while scouting players for the 2011 NFL Draft, 2012 NFL Draft and beyond. Send Matt an e-mail here: [email protected]. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] Posted July 18, 2010 Texas vs. Oklahoma texas 81 sam…

This is NFL Draft Scout’s Notebook, where Matt McGuire will list the notes he took while scouting players for the 2011 NFL Draft, 2012 NFL Draft and beyond. Send Matt an e-mail here: [email protected]. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] Posted Sept. 5, 2010 Pittsburgh vs. Utah Pittsburgh 77 Jason…

Strengths: Very big frame Excellent lower body strength Powerful runner Great vision; will identify cutbacks Beautiful, quick footwork Trucks on contact Gives good second effort Continues to pump feet on contact Loves and engages contact Terrific short-yardage runner Highly competitive Good character and work ethic Can handle the load Solid in pass protection with awareness…

Strengths: Solid size and strength Very athletic Smooth, fluid hips Technically sound with low backpedal Excellent feet Good break on the ball Instinctive Turns head back to quarterback Keeps play in front of him Nice burst and acceleration – impressive speed Talented skill set Weaknesses: Not very competitive Shies from taking on blocks Inconsistent tackler…

Strengths: Solid height and bulk Long arms Very athletic Gets set quickly Nice lateral movement Consistent footwork and mirrors well Patient; gets comfortable in stance Gets to second level Displays short range explosion Light on his feet Great balance Instinctive; counters moves well Nice stunt/blitz awareness Effective hand punch Shows ability to handle elite speed…

Strengths: Very big frame Outstanding muscle definition Good lower body strength Elite junior year production Very active; above average motor Nice second effort Good agility Takes on multiple blockers; run clogger Highly athletic Grades out well in chase (pursuit) tackling Disengages from linemen to make tackles Powerful Collapses pocket Backfield penetrator Good instincts Explosive off…