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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. 5, 2010 Pittsburgh vs. Utah Pittsburgh 77 Jason…

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 Wisconsin vs. Purdue Gabe Carimi 15:00…

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 Ohio State vs. Miami (First Half…

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. 9, 2010 LSU vs. North Carolina (First Half…

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. 10, 2010 Lawrence Guy vs. Portland State Note:…

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 Penn State vs. Michigan State Michigan…

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…

Strengths: Excellent size and strength Very good instincts Playmaker Very good ball skills Nice awareness Confident Highly competitive Smooth athlete Impressive change of direction Love his footwork Instinctive Fluid hips Clutch Plays very under control Outstanding tackling technique Best run support corner in 2011 Draft Tough Natural feel for the game High talent level Strong…