2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Derek Sherrod

Strengths:

Coveted height and size

Able to play left tackle

Skilled pass blocker

Protects edge rushers well

Can mirror defenders in space

Gets to second level and blocks downfield

Intelligent and very high character

Tons of experience against top competition

Weaknesses:

Must get stronger and add bulk

Tends to lunge

Balance issues

Run blocking needs work

Mild demeanor; has to finish blocks

Summary: Derek Sherrod might need to get a pep talk similar to what Sandra Bullock (playing Leigh Anne Tuohy) gave Michael Oher in The Blind Side. He has the size and athletic ability to play left tackle in the NFL, but could be too timid to deal with some of the more aggressive pass rushers. Almost everything else checks out, and in a generally weak draft class, he is one of the top tackles expected to be able to man the left side.

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