NFL

Career Recap: Oregon has spent the spent the last few years as an offensive point-machine that has dominated the Pac-12. The Ducks have done that in part with superstar offensive weapons like LaMichael James, Kenjon Barner and De’Anthony Thomas. All of those runners possess elite speed and athletic ability. Fitting that description, but with a…

Strengths: Hard hitter Tackling ability Run defense Physical presence Can separate the ball from the receiver Showed improved ball skills throughout his career Experienced Durable Quickness Ready to compete quickly Productive Experienced Special teams ability Weaknesses: More of a strong safety Lacks range to be a free safety Could be a liability in pass coverage…

Strengths: Rhythm passing Scrambling ability Accuracy in the middle of the field Accuracy in the short to intermediate part of the field Poise Keeps his eyes downfield while scrambling Fits a West Coast offense Experienced Weaknesses: Arm strength Not a dual-threat Can’t push the ball downfield Lacks size Needs to improve footwork Field vision Too…

Strengths: Extremely experienced Strong arm Can make all the NFL throws Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Good on touch passes Basis for good footwork Decision-making Field vision Accurate in college Improved throughout college Intelligent Hard worker Experienced, grew up at NFL facilities Knows potential pitfalls from his older brother Good character Intangibles…

Strengths: Very disruptive Superb get-off; rare first-step quickness Very fast Excellent motor Plays with good pad level Fast feet Great use of hands to shed blocks Able to use hands and feet at same time Good pass-rusher Instinctive Solid run-defender Versatile Strong for his size Athletic Weaknesses: Durability, coming off an ACL injury Multiple ACL…

Strengths: Instincts Versatile Ball skills Excellent in zone Tackling ability Run defense Covers ground Can play some center field Can match up against tight ends, backs Physical presence Can separate the ball from the receiver Experienced Durable Quickness Ready to compete quickly Productive Experienced Special teams ability Weaknesses: Lacks elite speed A bit of a…

Strengths: Productive pass-rusher Speed off the edge Good get off Phenomenal in pursuit Enough speed to get around the corner Active hands at times Agility to sink his hips/shoulder Splash plays Plays with good pad level Agility to dodge blockers on the run Pursuit run defense Athletic Can get hot and produce sacks in bunches…

Strengths: Explosive speed off the edge Natural pass-rush ability Great get-off Phenomenal in pursuit Repertoire of pass-rushing moves Enough speed to get around the corner Active hands at times Agility to sink his hips/shoulder Splash plays Can surprise tackles with a bull rush Plays with good pad level Scheme versatility Agility to dodge blockers on…

Strengths: Very fast Extremely rare speed and athleticism Supreme receiving tight end Mismatch nightmare Extremely athletic Generally sure-handed Quick release off the line Superb body control Great catch radius Leaping ability Good route-running Improved blocker Phenomenal middle-seam tight end Too fast for linebackers Too big for safeties Red-zone weapon Three-down tight end Very versatile Athletic…

Strengths: Impact run-blocker Great at pulling Effective at the point of attack Can get to blocks on second level Reliable pass-protector Quick to engage Can handle speed rushers Can handle heavy tackles Anchors well against bull rushers Proper knee bend Good pad level Excellent drive blocker Performs well on screen plays Good technique, well coached…