Tag Archives: 2012 Draft

Ravens, 3rd round. Temple: Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Great size. Average hand size. Positives: Adequate speed. Very good track speed. Good balance. Hard to arm tackle, and usually falls forward. Gets skinny through line. When contact is … Continue reading →

Rams, 2nd round. Cincinnati: Slightly below-average size. Below-average hand size. Browns and Patriots have shown interest. Positives: Despite size, is willing to be physical. Runs angry and is hard to bring down. Gets skinny through line. Fair pass protection skills. … Continue reading →

Redskins, 6th round. Fla. Atlantic: Adequate size. Good hand size. Lions and Colts have shown interest. Positives: Shifty and strong. Fair vision and decisiveness. Keeps balance after contact and breaks arm tackles. Adequate change-of-direction skills and burst. Usually falls forward … Continue reading →

Texans, UDFA. Md.: Below-average height, but very good bulk. Average hand size. Bills have shown interest. Positives: Protects ball through hole. Good speed and burst. Good vision for cutback. Quick feet.  Above-average upper-body strength. Very good change of direction. Dangerous … Continue reading →

49ers, 2nd round. Ore.: Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Below-average size. Average hand size. Game is similar to Jahvid Best. Positives: Ultra-quick and ultra-fast. Very good vision, balance, and lateral movement. Generally reliable, soft hands. Knows how to … Continue reading →

Broncos, 3rd round. San Diego St.: Sophomore who has declared for 2012 draft.  Below-average size. Below-average hand size. Positives: Good speed. Great change of direction and burst. Finishes with surprising power for the size. Fine moves in open field. Very … Continue reading →

Bengals, 6th round. Ohio St.: Slightly below-average height, but adequate build. Average hand size. Positives: Finishes with power, runs through arm tackles, and keeps legs moving after contact. Quick feet and changes direction fairly quickly. Switches hands well. Balanced. Moves … Continue reading →

49ers, UDFA. S. Ill.: Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Below-average height but good bulk. Transferred from Iowa for Junior season. Positives: Adequate speed. Fair vision for the cutback. Adequate change-of-direction skills. Very good upper-body strength. Fairly productive after … Continue reading →

Average height and large size. Positives: Adequate upper-body strength. Negatives: Tore ACL in November 2011. Projection: Need to see more film on him. Don’t know enough about him yet.

Chiefs, 6th round. Tex. A&M: Adequate height, but slightly below-average bulk. Average hand size. Positives: Good balance. Keeps shoulders squared. Good speed. Quick feet and burst and change of direction. Accelerates nicely after the catch. Used often as a receiver. … Continue reading →