2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jimmy Clausen

Strengths: Solid size and adequate bulk Very good arm strength; can fit balls into tight windows Extremely quick, snappy release Great accuracy Nice hip torque on throws Gets rid of ball quickly Very decisive with the football Takes what defense gives him; doesn’t force ball/will throw away Elite football IQ Great touch Well versed in…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Demaryius Thomas

Strengths: Very big frame Great bulk and strength Elite blocker; very physical Good hands at LOS to get off jam High points football at apex Difficult to bring down; strong runner Uses body to shield opponents from ball Willing to go over the middle Weaknesses: Extremely poor route runner Too straight up when going into…
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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: Charles Brown

Strengths: Good height and length Thick mass in lower body Very good athleticism Smooth lateral agility Shows high ability to mirror opponent in pass protection Very quick first step Textbook hand use and footwork Extremely polished prospect Great job finishing blocks; a bit of a mauler Underrated run blocker Understands angles and seals off Natural…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Brian Price

Strengths: Strong, thick, wide body Tremendous short area quickness Very quick first step Nice initial pop at the point of attack Explodes off snap Plays with high motor Great instincts – recognizes play quickly Gives solid second effort Tough Disciplined in gap control Penetrates and disrupts Active hands – doesn’t let linemen get into his…
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2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ciron Black

Strengths: Impressive height and bulk to play anywhere on the line Plays with good technique and understands angles Gets a push with his lower body Powerful run blocker Strong Shows some balance Nice hands Tough Nice awareness Quick in short areas Athletic enough to advance to second level Has a mean streak Good character Durable…
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