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Feb
25
2010
News and notes from the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Thursday, February 25th
– Word around the horn is that Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen is going to measure in smaller than his listed size of 6’2″.
– LSU return specialist Trindon Holliday, who is only 5’5″, says he plans on breaking Chris Johnson’s Combine 40 time record of 4.24, hoping to run a 4.23.
– Expect Florida State CB Patrick Robinson to put up one of the fastest 40 times among defensive backs. However, speed was never a concerns for Robinson….technique is.
– USC OT Charles Brown can breathe a sigh of relief after weighing in at 303 lbs. Scouts were concerned that he would weigh in below 300 and would need to add more bulk before the NFL season. This shows that Brown can add weight, and will probably add a few more pounds of Keep Reading…
Feb
25
2010
Lorenzo Washington
Position: DE School: Alabama Height: 6’4" Weight: 291 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 5.14 Overall Grade: 4.71 Draft Projection: UDFA
Non-position specific categories
Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 4.5 Speed 8 3.5 Quickness/Agility 10 4 Strength/Explosion 10 7 Athletic Ability 8 3 Durability 8 8 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 4 Toughness 8 6 Potential 10 5
Defensive Line Specific Categories
Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 4 Pass Rushing 8 3 Awareness 8 4 Hand Placement 8 4
Explanation of Player Grading System
Strengths
Plays with strength and can collapse the pocket. Good tackler when given the opportunity. Average motor for a big man. Hard to move once he establishes leverage. Does an adequate job of using his hands when engaging blockers. Has shown the ability to shed blockers in one on one situations.
Feb
25
2010
Justin Woodall
Position: S School: Alabama Height: 6’1 1/4" Weight: 223 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.62 Overall Grade: 4.88 Draft Projection: UDFA
Non-position specific categories
Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5.5 Speed 8 4 Quickness/Agility 10 5.5 Strength/Explosion 10 5 Athletic Ability 8 5 Durability 8 7.5 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 3 Toughness 8 6.5 Potential 10 5
Defensive Back Specific Categories
Category Max. Value Grade Ball Skills 10 5 Man Coverage 10 3.5 Zone Coverage 10 5 Tackling 6 5 Run Stopping 6 3.5 Hips/Lateral Movement 8 3 Physicality 6 5
Explanation of Player Grading System
Strengths
Good height and weight for position. Adequate range and speed. Does a nice job in run support. Plays best when closer to the line and is a sure tackler. Average awareness. Has soft hands and adequate ball skills. Physical Keep Reading…
Feb
25
2010
Brandon Deaderick
Position: DT School: Alabama Height: 6’3 7/8" Weight: 314 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: – Overall Grade: 5.68 Draft Projection: 4th Round
Non-position specific categories
Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 4.5 Speed 8 3.5 Quickness/Agility 10 5 Strength/Explosion 10 6 Athletic Ability 8 4 Durability 8 7.5 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 4.5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 7
Defensive Line Specific Categories
Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 5.5 Pass Rushing 8 4.5 Awareness 8 6.5 Hand Placement 8 6
Explanation of Player Grading System
Strengths
Played defensive end for Alabama’s 3-4 scheme. Hard to move once he establishes leverage. Solid awareness and good hand placement. Average initial punch and has sound gap responsibility. Plays with a good motor. Gets his hands up when the quarterback throws the ball. Locks out his arms on the Keep Reading…
Feb
23
2010
Javier Arenas
Position: CB School: Alabama Height: 5’8 5/8" Weight: 197 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.53 Overall Grade: 5.94 Draft Projection: 3rd Round
Non-position specific categories
Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 2.5 Speed 8 6.5 Quickness/Agility 10 8.5 Strength/Explosion 10 6 Athletic Ability 8 8 Durability 8 7 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 4.5 Toughness 8 8 Potential 10 7
Defensive Back Specific Categories
Category Max. Value Grade Ball Skills 10 6 Man Coverage 10 7 Zone Coverage 10 6.5 Tackling 6 3.5 Run Stopping 6 3 Hips/Lateral Movement 8 6.5 Physicality 6 4.5
Explanation of Player Grading System
Strengths
A feisty competitor. Big time threat as a return man. At his best covering the slot wide receiver. Above average instincts as a corner. Willing tackler. Effective blitzer and is quick to get to the quarterback. Reads QBs Keep Reading…
