Apr
22
2010
 |
J.D. Walton
|
Non-position specific categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Height/Weight | 6 | 4.5 |
| Speed | 8 | 6.5 |
| Quickness/Agility | 10 | 8 |
| Strength/Explosion | 10 | 8.5 |
| Athletic Ability | 8 | 7 |
| Durability | 8 | 7.5 |
| Character | 6 | 5 |
| Production/Experience | 6 | 6 |
| Toughness | 8 | 7.5 |
| Potential | 10 | 5.5 |
Offensive Lineman Specific Categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Pass Blocking | 10 | 9 |
| Run Blocking | 10 | 8 |
| Awareness | 8 | 6 |
| Hand Placement | 6 | 5 |
| Pulling/Trapping/Second Level | 6 | 5 |
| Footwork | 8 | 7 |
| Leverage | 8 | 6 |
Strengths
A real technician. Very tough. Has a mean streak and ability to wear people down. Good cut blocker. Very good pass protector with a solid base, quick feet, strong hands and punch. Good balance and doesn’t get out of control. Solid run blocker with the ability to move smaller lineman and get to the second level quickly. Sustains and finishes blocks very well. Has a great understanding of the game. Played in a system with wide splits between the center and guards which gave him a lot more 1-on-1 opportunities. 3 year starter in a big conference.
Weaknesses
Only average size for a center. Will try to overpower people and miss at times. May have reached his potential already because he has so much playing experience. Average athlete. Plays a little high at times.
Analysis
Walton is our consensus 2nd best center in the draft, but it isn’t even by much! He impressed everyone who saw him at the Senior Bowl by consistently standing up defensive lineman that were blowing by other offensive lineman in the pit and pass rush drills. He has a ton of experience and is very smart (29 on Wonderlic). He should be able to come in, learn an offense, and start fairly early if necessary. Transferred from Arizona State to Baylor.
Experience
24 strait starts at center.
Awards and Honors
2009: 1st team All-American. Rimington Trophy finalist.
2008: Honorable mention All-Big 12.
2007: n/a
2006: n/a
Academics
Speech communication major at Baylor.
Injuries
No history of injuries.
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Rob Engle
Rob Engle scouted privately starting in 2004. Rob participated in an internship with the Baltimore Ravens scouting department and is continuing his professional career by attending Miami University (Ohio) to obtain a degree in Strategic Communication. Rob is also a member of the Football Writers Association of America.
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