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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 July 18, 2010 Matt Reynolds vs. Oklahoma Matt Reynolds…

2009 NFL Draft Scouting Reports – Quarterbacks Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia Mark Sanchez, QB, USC Tom Brandstater, QB, Fresno State Nate Davis, QB, Ball State Brian Hoyer, QB, Michigan State Drew Willy, QB, Buffalo 2009 NFL Draft Scouting Reports – Running Backs Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State Andre Brown, RB, N.C….

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 Washington vs. Syracuse ( Washington 10…

Strengths: Good height; can comfortably see over line Very quick decision-maker Great football intelligence Nice touch on the football; clean spiral Has an adequate sixth sense for pass rush Takes what the defense gives him; doesn’t force throws Solid accuracy down the field Absolutely outstanding timing; throws ball before receiver even gets into break Good…

Strengths: Great speed and closes in a hurry Elite sideline-to-sideline range Covers a lot of ground in zone coverage Excellent change of direction and agility Love his motor and gives 100 percent effort Extroardinarily productive Starter since freshman year Good tackling technique; wraps up and rarely misses Consistent tackler in space or in traffic Nice…

Extremely rare height and long arms Tremendous bulk and strength Athletic freak Coordinated and can change directions quickly Elite measurables Physical nature Big hitter Deep closing speed Good in run support Eliminates space quickly Experienced Good durability Weaknesses: Takes false steps in coverage and poor angles Lacks instincts Zero ball skills Not much of a…

Strengths: Massive frame Excellent strength and bulk; carries weight well Good speed and athleticism for size Nasty, blue-collar demeanor Great hand punch Finishes blocks Anchors against bull rush Tough Wins 1v1 battles in phone booth Fluid when asked to pull/trap Good but not great agility Focused; doesn’t take many plays off At times will flash…

Strengths: Excellent run blocker Powerful Heavy hands Tenacious Very good size, strength and bulk Good straight-line athlete Intelligent; doesn’t miss assignments Flashes an impressive play every so often in pass pro Quick in getting to the second level Adequate in pass protection to play RT at next level Weaknesses: Bends at waist too much –…

Strengths: Good height for position Thick, cut, muscular frame Highly athletic Explosive Good agility and can change directions quickly Shows coordination and flexibility Very strong and powerful Sideline-to-sideline ability Always around the football Active Fluid hips and can cover tight ends Displays great range in zone A productive playmaker Tough Versatile; any scheme player Improved…

Strengths: Strong frame with great bulk Patient runner – lets blocks develop Runs with amazing balance and low center of gravity Physical blocker Doesn’t dance in backfield – hits hole with authority Good straight line speed when given room Great vision – sees open lanes Smart and knows how to read linebackers Punishing stiff arm…