Tag Archives: 2012 Draft

Updated 4/30/2012 The 2011 Class of rookie QBs had so much immediate success — with Cam Newton and Andy Dalton coming out of the gates so strong, and Jake Locker, Christian Ponder, and TJ Yates having flashes of success later … Continue reading →

Buccaneers, 1st round. Boise St.: Slightly below-average size, but good build. Short arms. Average hand size. Positives: Slashing RB with power who is very hard to arm tackle. Willing to mix it up and be physical. Very hard to bring … Continue reading →

Dolphins, 1st round. Tex. A&M: Great size. Positives: Generally takes care of ball. Runs pro offense. Nice zip as well as touch on throws. Good speed as runner. Good anticipation on timing routes. Goes through progressions at times. Fairly accurate … Continue reading →

Giants, 2nd round. LSU: Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Good size. Above-average hand size. Positives: Adequate hands and concentration. Above-average speed, but very good for the size. Good balance after contact. Adequate upper-body strength. Negatives: Doesn’t come out … Continue reading →

Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Positives: Strong after the catch. Good hands — can extend and make circus catches. Fairly quick acceleration. Average change-of-direction skills. Was Wildcat QB in 2010. Fair routes help him gain separation. Negatives: Suspect … Continue reading →

Positives: Above-average speed and acceleration. Moves well after the catch. Goes to ground for passes. Good hands. Nice concentration in traffic. Negatives: Hurt ankle kept him out of Senior Bowl. Projection: Middle of first round. Should have immediate success as … Continue reading →

Dolphins, 4th round. Miami: Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Positives: Very good speed and shiftiness. Good vision for cutback. Above-average burst. Nice balance after contact. Fair receiver. Negatives: Not very strong in the lower body. Will have shoulder … Continue reading →

Giants, 1st round. Va. Tech: Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Below-average size. Average hand size. Positives: Good balance after contact. Legs keep churning after contact. Excellent burst. Above-average speed. Adequate lateral movement. Fairly strong and effective in short … Continue reading →

Very good size. Solidly built. Average hand size. Long wingspan. Positives: Good strength after catch. Generally very good hands. Very good concentration — caught tipped ball for TD in 2011 bowl game. Fights for ball in traffic. Very good body … Continue reading →

Redskins, 1st round. Baylor: Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Average size and hand size. Positives: Not easy to bring down. Nice deep touch and accuracy. Good velocity. Very good speed and quickness. Moves around well in pocket. Keeps … Continue reading →