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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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dez Bryant

Strengths: Above average height Good muscle definition Great hands Will come back to the quarterback and present a window Dominant on jump balls Attacks ball at apex Gets off line of scrimmage Coordinated and can adjust to the ball Knows how to set up a receiver and flip their hips Athletic Nice sideline awareness Tough…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Greg Hardy

Strengths: Explosive athlete with a sudden first step Outstanding motor; nice second effort Does a good job of staying low and gaining leverage Quick, strong hands Balanced and shows great flexibility Runs the arc Textbook pass-rush technique Deadly spin move Nice speed rush Anticipates snap count well Has a repertoire of moves Reads development of…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jarrett Brown

Strengths: Good height and outstanding bulk Highly athletic with great speed Throws a smooth ball – tight spiral More accurate than you’d think Great arm strength – throws with outstanding velocity Puts nice touch on the ball when he has to Comfortable throwing on the run Very elusive in the pocket Impressive physical skill set…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Earl Thomas

Strengths: Highly productive and consistent Centerfielder with great range Eats space quickly Very good recovery speed and acceleration Nice all-around athlete Sure tackler in run support Love his instincts Doesn’t let play get behind him Takes solid angles Ballhawk – great on pursuit INTs Does a good job of reading QB’s eyes Low, smooth backpedal…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: C.J. Spiller

Strengths: Solid bulk Extremely fast with gamebreaking ability Instinctive back Patient and sets up blockers Great vision to identify cutback lanes at line of scrimmage and in open field Very elusive and evades tacklers Great spin move Runs routes well out of backfield Lots of experience catching the ball Soft hands Nice second gear to…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Donovan Warren

Strengths: Very good height, length, and bulk Excellent speed and athleticism Fluid and shows ability to mirror Impressive footwork Terrific in run support Physical – will get off or take on a block Has nice anticipation underneath Great closing burst Underrated ball skills; turns, locates, soft hands Comfortable on an island Rarely thrown at Three-year…
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