2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Eric Berry

Strengths: Extremely productive Highly athletic Great initial quickness; short-range explosion Nice recovery speed Terrific instincts; anticipates the play Smooth athlete Fluid hips Shows textbook footwork Absolute playmaker Can really lay the wood Physical and violent player Interception machine Does a great job of reading the quarterback’s eyes Gets out of backpedal cleanly and breaks on…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Colt McCoy

Strengths: Very athletic Mobile Experienced Short and deep range accuracy Quick release Gets rid of football quickly Makes quick decisions Good pocket awareness Crafty with football in hands Leader with good character Weaknesses: Average frame Offensive system exaggerate strengths, masks weaknesses Mobility doesn’t translate to NFL with zone reads and scripted runs Weak arm Aims…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: J.D. Walton

Strengths: Strong, compact frame Very powerful run blocker Does a good job staying low generating leverage Nasty, blue-collar demeanor Athletic enough to pull or get to second level Possesses heavy hands Good quickness and flexibility in space Nice footwork Great intangibles and a big-time leader for the Baylor offensive line 3-year starter Solid awareness Finishes…
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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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