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Feb
18
2010
Roddrick Muckelroy
Position: LB School: Texas Height: 6’1 3/4" Weight: 246 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.77 Overall Grade: 6.03 Draft Projection: 2nd/3rd Round Fringe
Non-position specific categories
Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5 Speed 8 5.5 Quickness/Agility 10 7.5 Strength/Explosion 10 7.5 Athletic Ability 8 5.5 Durability 8 5.5 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 4.5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 7.5
Linebacker Specific Categories
Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 6 Coverage 8 5 Pass Rushing 8 4 Tackling 8 6.5 Instincts 8 7 Hips/Lateral Movement 8 6.5
Explanation of Player Grading System
Strengths
Instinctive linebacker that can sniff out run plays, specifically draws and screens. When he gets square with the ball carrier, he can deliver a nice pop. Effective open field tackler when in position. Flows well to the outside, showing good lateral movement. Quick Keep Reading…
Feb
18
2010
Lamarr Houston
Position: DT School: Texas Height: 6’2 3/4" Weight: 305 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.85 Overall Grade: 6.39 Draft Projection: 2nd Round
Non-position specific categories
Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5 Speed 8 6.5 Quickness/Agility 10 7.5 Strength/Explosion 10 8 Athletic Ability 8 6.5 Durability 8 7 Character 6 4.5 Production/Experience 6 4.5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 8
Defensive Line Specific Categories
Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 6 Pass Rushing 8 6.5 Awareness 8 6 Hand Placement 8 6.5
Explanation of Player Grading System
Strengths
Very quick first step and gets upfield fast. Shoots the gap effectively and disrupts the play. Can collapse the pocket and gets a good push on the blocker. Strong at the point of attack and seems to have a strong lower body. Plays with a wide base. Does a Keep Reading…
Feb
17
2010
Sergio Kindle
Position: OLB/DE School: Texas Height: 6’2 7/8" Weight: 250 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.71 Overall Grade: 6.81 Draft Projection: 1st/2nd Round Fringe
Non-position specific categories
Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5 Speed 8 6.5 Quickness/Agility 10 8 Strength/Explosion 10 8.5 Athletic Ability 8 7 Durability 8 7 Character 6 3.5 Production/Experience 6 5 Toughness 8 8 Potential 10 10
Linebacker Specific Categories
Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 7 Coverage 8 5.5 Pass Rushing 8 7.5 Tackling 8 7.5 Instincts 8 6 Hips/Lateral Movement 8 7
Explanation of Player Grading System
Strengths
Very versatile defender. Texas lined Kindle up at numerous positions; RDE, LDE and OLB. Kindle also rushed the passer from a 3 point stance, 2 point stance and even a 4 point stance at times. Kindle was used in coverage as a QB Keep Reading…
Feb
17
2010
Earl Thomas
Position: Safety School: Texas Height: 5’10 1/4" Weight: 208 lbs Class: RS Sophomore 40 time: 4.49 Overall Grade: 7.12 Draft Projection: First Round
Non-position specific categories
Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 4.5 Speed 8 7 Quickness/Agility 10 9 Strength/Explosion 10 8 Athletic Ability 8 8 Durability 8 8 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 5 Toughness 8 8 Potential 10 9.5
Defensive Back Specific Categories
Category Max. Value Grade Ball Skills 10 9 Man Coverage 10 9 Zone Coverage 10 9.5 Tackling 6 4 Run Stopping 6 4 Hips/Lateral Movement 8 7.5 Physicality 6 5
Explanation of Player Grading System
Strengths
Reacts quickly to the ball once it’s in the air or on the ground. Reads the quarterback’s eyes while in coverage and has a knack for jumping routes. Anticipates when a receiver is about to make their Keep Reading…
Feb
15
2010
Robinson is a bit of an enigma for scouts. On tape, there are games where he is absolutely dominant. Other times, he can disappear. Robinson came into the Senior Bowl as possibly the 2nd rated corner on most folks board, but I’m not sure if he lived up to those expectations. Patrick took some of his time out to sit down and talk with me during Senior Bowl week about what his favorite coverage is and what receiver gave him the toughest time in practice.
Spencer: How’s your Senior Bowl experience been so far?
Robinson: It’s been good. It’s been fun so far.
Spencer: Was this something that you knew right away you’d play in if you were invited?
Robinson: Oh yeah. I knew right away.
Spencer: What is it about the Senior Bowl that is so appealing to you?
Robinson: It’s Keep Reading…
