Tag Archives: NFL

Colts, 2nd round. Stanford: Good height for the position, but H-back bulk. Very good hand size. Positives: Good upper-body strength. Very good hands. Above-average pass blocker. Athletic. Has good downfield speed and great track speed. Nice routes. Adjusts well to … Continue reading →

Dolphins, 3rd round. Mo.: Often splits out wide, and is almost never inline. Adequate size. Above-average hand size. Positives: Average upper-body strength. Very athletic. OK routes. Hands catcher and good concentration in traffic. Tough after catch. Very good body control … Continue reading →

Buccaneers, 7th round. Northwestern: H-back/FB size. Above-average hand size. Positives: Average upper-body strength. Above-average vertical leap. Average change-of-direction skills and adequate routes. Tracks ball well over shoulder. Negatives: Below-average body control and hands, though they looked pretty smooth in Combine … Continue reading →

Bengals, 4th round. Ga.: Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Adequate size and hand size. Positives: Fair hands. Adequate speed. Above-average quickness. Great upper-body strength. Negatives: Below-average run blocker. Shows serious immaturity and off-field decision making — arrested for … Continue reading →

Junior who declared for 2012 draft. Adequate size. Above-average hand size. Positives: Above-average upper-body strength. Above-average hands. Gets squared as pass protector. Adequate speed and acceleration, though less impressive at Combine. Can fight his way off line. Negatives: Not a … Continue reading →

Lions, UDFA. Boise St.: Lefty QB. Short for the position and lacks bulk. Above-average hand size, but short arms. Positives: Good play fakes. Excellent on timing routes. Average arm strength. Very accurate, even rolling left. Spreads ball around. Accurate on … Continue reading →

Broncos, 2nd round. Ariz. St.: Junior who has declared for 2012 draft. Very tall and solidly built. Positives: Accurate short. Moves well for his size. Negatives: Below-average velocity and arm strength. Long windup. Lacks touch. 3/4 release but gets away … Continue reading →

Cardinals, 6th round. San Diego St.: Good size. Very good hand size. Positives: Pro-style QB with spread experience. Willing to run when necessary, but only as a last resort. Nice anticipation on slant and timing patterns. Good overhand delivery. Throws … Continue reading →

Eagles, 3rd round. Ariz.: Jr. Great size. Great hand size. Former transfer from Michigan State. Positives: Willing to run the ball, though isn’t a natural. Nice anticipation on timing routes. Negatives: Poor speed. Below-average accuracy in pocket and on run. … Continue reading →

Redskins, 4th round. Mich. St.: Average size. Above-average hand size. Short arms. Positives: From pro-style offense. Adequate speed. Average zip on throws. Moves well in pocket. Steps up well to avoid rush. Throws very catchable pass with little wobble and … Continue reading →