2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Rob Gronkowski

Strengths: Long frame with good strength Good route runner Fluid in and out of his breaks Competitive when ball is in air Physical runner Underrated blocker Does a good job of using his hands and extending Impressive straight-line speed Red zone threat Consistent hands and plucks the ball Extremely high upside as a run blocker…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Trevard Lindley

Strengths: Solid height with room to gain weight Competitive Comfortable in press man coverage Sticks his man well Understands how to re-route receivers Will take on a block Wraps up well Great ball skills Good short area quickness Good recovery speed Playmaker Very instinctive; anticipates routes very well Durable Leader Has some upside Weaknesses: Must…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Everson Griffen

Strengths: Good size Very quick first step Nice speed Tons of experience at rush backer Comfortable in coverage Fluid athlete Great in pursuit Rangy Anticipates snap count very well Plays with nice balance Very good agility Plays with great pad level Very high upside Can play 4-3 DE or 3-4 OLB Hard hitter Weaknesses: Highly…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Corey Wootton

Strengths: Prototypical length and bulk Long arms Very strong at point of attack Nice job of extending hands and controlling opponent Flashes high potential in run support Sets the edge Good job of shedding linemen Strong technician Plays with solid motor Scheme versatile High upside as 5-technique Weaknesses: Below-average athleticism Lacks explosion Mediocre agility Uncomfortable…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jonathan Dwyer

Strengths: Big frame for a RB Great lower body strength and mass Makes quick decisions as a runner Nice traffic runner – shows poise in tight spaces Great quality of suddenness to his running style Willing blocker Takes care of the football Nice short area burst Hits hole quickly Patient back who will set up…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Eric Decker

Strengths: Imposing size for his position Very strong; shows power to get off jam Adept to reading coverages and settling into zone Aggressive runner off the catch; can break some tackles Great hands and ball skills Shows ability to adjust to poorly thrown ball Elite concentration when ball is in air; good body control Tough…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dan Williams

Strengths: Good height and outstanding bulk/strength Powerful and can collapse pocket Controls point of attack Plays with low base Anchors the double team True force against the run Athletic Makes plays outside phone booth Sniffs out counters and misdirection Quick and nimble Difficult to block once he gets under an offensive lineman’s pads Good job…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jerry Hughes

Strengths: Terrific speed and explosion off the edge Relentless pass rusher Nonstop motor Extremely fast first step Love his bend and flexibility running the horn Nice pass rush repertoire (spin, club, swim) Shows ability to counter an offensive tackle Great instincts High level of production Nice footwork and timing Does a good job of reading…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jason Pierre-Paul

Strengths: Prototypical size with room to bulk Ridiculously quick first step Has great speed and athleticism Terrific flexibility and balance Underrated power Plays at a very high level when motivated Nice agility and lateral movement Equips a variety of pass rush moves Strong hands Anticipates snap count well Great counter moves Seems comfortable in coverage…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jermaine Gresham

Strengths: Great height and long arms NFL-level strength and bulk Hands catcher Very athletic Terror in red zone Good focus when making catch Tough to bring down in open field Speed to stretch field vertically Mismatch for linebackers Great Y.A.C. Knows how to settle in zone Versatile; can line up in slot Highly productive Beats…
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