Archive for the ‘2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report’ Category

Colts Keep Theme With Improving Trenches; Draft LSU DT Nevis At #87 In Round Three

Instant Impact: Nevis Is NFL-Ready NFL Draft Gab’s Scouting Report: Drake Nevis, DT, LSU, 6’2 285 Position Ranking: #3 Strengths: A disruptive interior pass rusher; Nevis has the athleticism to release quickly off the snap of the ball and penetrate the line of scrimmage. Extends arms and closes quickly once he gets inside the backfield. [...]

Redskins Snatch Miami WR Hankerson In Third Round At #79

Santana Moss Receives Help NFL Draft Gab’s Scouting Report: Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami (FL.), 6’3 208 Position Ranking: #3 Strengths: Hankerson is one of a few wide receivers in this class with the ideal combination of size and playing speed for the NFL level. Smooth route-runner who comes out of his breaks crisply and plays [...]

Patriots Plan For Post-Brady; Select Arkansas QB Mallett At #74 In Round Three

The New Era To Follow Brady? NFL Draft Gab’s Scouting Report: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas, 6’6 238 Games Scouted: 2009- Texas A&M, Auburn, Troy, Mississippi, Florida, LSU, East Carolina. 2010- Georgia, Alabama, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, UTEP, LSU, Ohio St. Position Ranking: #1 Technique/Mechanics: Carries the football high, at chest level, and maintains height [...]

Cowboys Find Felix Jones Part Two In Round Three; Select Oklahoma RB Murray With 71st Overall Choice

Felix Jones 2.0? NFL Draft Gab’s Scouting Report: DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma 6’1 207 Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: A very good athlete with dynamic qualities; gamebreaking ability. Solid and muscular build with even distribution in both upper and lower body. Very good speed to get to the perimeter on stretch runs and shows a second [...]

Bills Contiune To Strengthen Defense In Third Round; Draft LSU LB Sheppard With 68th Overall Pick

Second SEC Defender Selected By Buffalo Kelvin Sheppard, ILB, LSU, 6’3 240 Position Ranking: #3 Strengths: Sheppard showed continual improvement in his technique and coverage responsibilities over the course of his career at LSU; a coachable player who works to get better. Did a good job putting his defense in the best position to make [...]

Patriots Bolster Backfield; Draft Versatile Vereen From Cal At 56

The Golden Bear Back Is Drawing Comparisons To Kevin Faulk Height: 5-10 ¼ | Weight: 210 | 40-Time: 4.50 NFL Scout’s Breakdown On Shane Vereen: Draft Scout Snapshot: #5 Junior RB Projected: Round(s) 2-3 for 2012 NFL Draft 2010: Earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors in his final collegiate season (also first-team by Phil Steele, second-team according [...]

Bears Take Necessary Gamble; Trade Up To Select Super Strong DT Paea At 53

Another Smart Move By The Bears Bears traded their second-round pick (No. 62) and fourth-round pick (No. 127) to the Washington Redskins to move up and grab Paea with the 53rd pick, the 21st choice in the second round. NFL Draft Countdown’s Scouting Report On Stephen Paea: Height: 6-1¼ | Weight: 303 | 40-Time: 5.15 [...]

Giants Grab Tar Heel Defensive Tackle; Draft A Steal In UNC’s Austin At 52

Austin Did Not Participate At North Carolina During The 2010-11 Campaign NFL Draft Countdown’s on Scouting Report Marvin Austin: Height: 6-1 5/8 | Weight: 309 | 40-Time: 4.90 Strengths: • Good height and great bulk with broad, sturdy build • Athletic w/ terrific speed, burst, quickness and agility • Can penetrate and disrupt action in [...]