Tag Archives: 2012 Draft

Jets, 6th round. Baylor: Almost FB size. Average hand size. Positives: Fights through arm tackles. Tough to bring down. Good power and effort. Looks like a solid short-yardage back in pros — effective inside and tunnels through for extra yards. … Continue reading →

Falcons, 5th round. Wis.: Good size for the position. Great hand size. Positives: Very good run blocker when he initiates contact. Adequate speed and change-of-direction skills. Above-average initial burst. Fair receiver who can hold ball with big hit and high-point … Continue reading →

Vikings, 4th round. S. Cal.: TE size, but worked out with RBs at Combine. Good hand size. Positives: Adequate hands. Adequate change-of-direction skills for size. Looks athletic enough to play either TE or FB. Adequate track speed. Negatives: Below-average burst. … Continue reading →

Not currently considering pro career, and will instead focus on 2012 Olympics in Track. Positives: Quick and speedy outside runner. World-class track speed. Negatives: Easily tackled once defender reaches him. Below-average hands. Not very effective inside. Not a run blocker. … Continue reading →

Redskins, UDFA. La. Tech: Above-average size. Average hand size. Knee injury and was out for much of 2011. Early-week replacement for Cyrus Gray in Senior Bowl. Positives: Adequate speed and burst. Adequate upper-body strength. Reportedly runs good routes. Has fair … Continue reading →

Good size and above-average hand size. Positives: Adequate speed for the size. Good vision and change-of-direction skills. Gets upfield fast after catching passes. Very good burst. Adequate upper-body strength. Reportedly above-average pass blocker. Projection: 6th round. I haven’t seen enough … Continue reading →

Colts, 5th round. Miss. St.: Adequate size. Above-average hand size. Positives: Keeps balance after contact. Good hands and can extend arms to snag passes. Adequate track speed, but looks faster on film. Above-average quickness. Good vision and picks his way … Continue reading →

Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Dismissed from team in November 2011 for violating team rules. Below-average height but adequate bulk. Above-average hand size. Positives: Adequate change-of-direction skills. Adequate upper-body strength. Negatives: Below-average hands. Projection: Undrafted, but should get … Continue reading →

Chargers, 7th round.  Mich. St.: Junior who has declared for the 2012 draft. Led team in rushing in 2010 with 1200 yards, but split time in 2011. Below-average height, but adequate bulk. Small hands. Positives: Above-average speed. Adequate upper-body strength. … Continue reading →

Good size. Below-average hand size. Positives: Fair throwing mechanics. Quick release and above-average arm. Adequate velocity. Nice touch. Effective on timing patterns. Former Rhodes scholarship candidate. Negatives: 3/4 release. Below-average play fakes. Slow decision making. Character red flag — accused … Continue reading →