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 inconsistent

Never really dominates

Lacks a pass rush repertoire

Lacks awareness – struggles to diagnose

Below-average instincts

Unimpressive motor

Underproductive

Very raw prospect

Poor hand use

Should be more powerful

Might lack some leadership

Doesn’t play a high percentage of snaps

Summary: If the Raiders pass up on Griffen in the first round, then he could very well fall to the second round. I have watched a LOT of tape on Griffen and the tape just isn’t there to justify a top-20 draft pick. He’s a soft football player and I question his love of the game with his physical tools. Griffen seems like a boom-or-bust prospect at the next level, and I’m not leaning towards “boom.”

Player Comparison: Robert Geathers. Griffen doesn’t have his motor, but he’s an average defensive end with good athleticism. I see a similar career for Griffen.

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