2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Brian Cushing Profile

Strengths: Prototypical size with amazing strength … Sideline-to-sideline range … Great measurables and should be a combine warrior … Nice acceleration off the snap … Tenacious attitude with a “lunch pail” mentality … Sound technique in tackling … If he can�t get to the quarterback for a hurry or sack, he does a good job…
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2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Josh Freeman Profile

Strengths: Elite frame with excellent height and in great condition … No questions about arm strength; shows elite arm strength on 15- to 20-yard stick throws (outs, posts) … Uses nice touch and throws a catchable ball … Can throw the ball on the run … Very low interception percentage from sophomore to junior year;…
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2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Darius Butler Profile

Strengths: Good height and athletic build with room to bulk a little in the weight room … Very instinctive; reads and reacts without hesitation … Very fluid hips; nice body control … Has the recovery speed and initial acceleration you look for; no questions athletically … Competitive and plays with a swagger … Anticipates routes…
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2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Peria Jerry Profile

Strengths: Very good statistical production … Outstanding agility and great change of direction … Tough in a phone booth; will fight … Collapses the pocket … Strong hands and can re-direct … Gives second effort … Solid instincts … Plays low to the ground … Very athletic with a nice burst … Grades out well…
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2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Philip Loadholt Profile

Strengths: Mammoth frame and strength with a relatively low body fat considering his position … Extremely long wingspan … An absolutely powerful, tenacious run blocker … Finishes the play and buries his opponent … Very strong hands … Gets a push at the line of scrimmage … Has improved penalty rate since junior season ……
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2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Andre Smith Profile

Strengths: Extremely strong and has nice bulk and wide base… Dominant run blocker and is a finisher… Nasty demeanor … Generates leverage … Natural knee bender … Plays hard for four quarters … Can get to the second level … Solid in pass protection and displays awareness … Strong hands … Good technician against the…
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2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Darrius Heyward-Bey Profile

Strengths: Very good size with good muscle definition … Elite timed speed that translates well in games … Explosive … Deadly after the catch and a home-run hitter … Elusive in the open field and is a slippery athlete … Ridiculously high upside. Weaknesses: Mediocre collegiate production … Lacks serious experience … Did not have…
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