2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Joseph Barksdale

Strengths: Solid size and frame to add bulk Long arms Very light on his feet Fluid, smooth athlete Outstanding technician A natural knee bender and keeps pads low Love his balance and body control Patient pass protector; sits in his stance, not over-aggressive Displays explosiveness Nice range and can be isolated 1v1 Reacts quickly to…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Von Miller

Strengths: Outstanding speed; eliminates space in a hurry Elite first step Very intelligent; knows how to set up an OT Technically sound with footwork Plethora of rush moves Great motor and gives nice second effort Extremely productive junior year Terrific range Fluid athlete and can cover a lot of ground Smooth hips in coverage Can…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Rolando McClain

Strengths: Huge frame for ILB Very long arms Good level of production Comfortable in coverage Excellent tackling technique Stacks and sheds blocks well Very good pass rusher Love his timing on blitzes Nice agility; smooth change of direction Highly experienced Takes good angles to the ball Stays in control Nice versatility especially in 3-4 defense…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ras-I Dowling

Strengths: Elite height and body frame for a corner Can run stride for stride with receivers down field Shows burst to close Knack for jumping routes; instinctive Physical on line of scrimmage; nice hands Very athletic Great feet and balance Takes proper angles in run support Fluid hips Comfortable in press coverage Shows awareness in…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tim Tebow

Strengths: Good height and great musculature Solid arm strength Very good deep ball accuracy Great pass rush sense and pocket instincts Athletic and can move chains with legs Extremely powerful runner Good trucking ability; picks up yards after contact Good character and strong work ethic Prototype leader Weaknesses: Absolutely horrendous footwork; has not gotten better…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nate Allen

Strengths: Solid height with great bulk Three-year starter Playmaker and highly productive Takes good angles in run support Fluid hips Ballhawk who can change a game Centerfielder range Highly instinctive Physical tackler Underrated athlete Eliminates space quickly Low in backpedal; nice technician Uses hands well to shed blocks in run support Good route recognition Vocal…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tim Hiller

Strengths: Good height and adequate bulk Very productive Strong football IQ Smart and knows when to throw ball away Anticipates blitz Makes good decisions Sharp and accurate in short routes Leader Good character Nice timing Plays in pro-style offense Weaknesses: Very weak arm strength Floats deep ball Not very mobile Footwork needs some polish Slow…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kareem Jackson

Strengths: Good size and body frame Three-year starter Smooth athlete with nice change of direction Comfortable in press and off-man Mirrors receivers well Above average speed Underrated ball skills Terrific at anticipating short routes Smart and instinctive Fluid hips Very confident Competitive and fearless Very well coached Displays great awareness of route recognition Polished and…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Toby Gerhart

Strengths: Very big frame Excellent lower body strength Powerful runner Great vision; will identify cutbacks Beautiful, quick footwork Trucks on contact Gives good second effort Continues to pump feet on contact Loves and engages contact Terrific short-yardage runner Highly competitive Good character and work ethic Can handle the load Solid in pass protection with awareness…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Patrick Robinson

Strengths: Solid size and strength Very athletic Smooth, fluid hips Technically sound with low backpedal Excellent feet Good break on the ball Instinctive Turns head back to quarterback Keeps play in front of him Nice burst and acceleration – impressive speed Talented skill set Weaknesses: Not very competitive Shies from taking on blocks Inconsistent tackler…
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