#91 Jamie Collins: 6’3 250, Southern Mississippi
2nd round 52 pick, Position- Defensive End
Strength:
+ Understands how to take on blocks and taking on the blocks at the point of attack.
+ If he doesn’t get a pass rush then he gets his hands up and deflect passes.
+ Unbelievable motor. Never quits on the play.
+ He has worked with his coaches on his hands and you can tell because he is never Velcro to a lineman.
+ Such a strong upper body, he tosses bigger offensive linemen like they are a rag doll.
+ Really sets the edge well and does not allow the big run on the outside.
Needs Improvement:
– Has to stay at home and don’t fall for the window dressing.
– Covers too much grass when he is in coverage.
– Work on taking on double teams better. Can’t allow them to push you back to the 2nd level.
#17 Aaron Dobson: 6’3 210, Marshall
2nd round 59th pick, Position- Wide Receiver
Strength:
+ Very aggressive in his blocking so he can be effective in the run game.
+ His long arms allow him to catch the ball away from his body.
+ Strides are long so it allows him to get down the field fast.
+ Can high point the best with the best of them.
+ Able to blow the top of the defense like Randy Moss.
Needs Improvement:
– Must understand if are facing a zone defense then don’t run into coverage.
– Sits and waits for the pass instead of going back for the ball.
– Coaches need to work with him on his route running.
– Needs to spot the ball and just run to it. Keeps looking up at the ball which slows him down.
– Catch the ball with your hands, not your body.
#26 Logan Ryan: 5’11 191, Rutgers
3rd round 83rd pick, Position- Cornerback
Strength:
+ Sound tackler. Goes through the ball carrier like he is suppose to.
+ Always keeps outside leverage, preventing the big plays happening.
+ Smooth in the hips so he is able to move quick and with ease. No torque in his movement.
+ Not afraid to hit for a corner. Plays like a linebacker at times.
Needs Improvement:
– Weak in man to man especially press man.
– Have to take on blocks better if he wants to help in run support.
– Face guard at times. Must be able to play the receiver and the ball as well.
#3 E.J. Manuel: 6’5 237, Florida State
1st round 16th pick, Position- Quarterback
Strength:
+ Knows when to stay in the pocket or run out. Nice pocket awareness.
+ Does not take unnecessary hits. Knows when to slide.
+ Has great touch on the ball and can put it over the defense.
+ Nice job with the play action fake. Deceives the defense.
+ Knows how to manage the 2 minute offense and get his team down the field.
Needs Improvement:
– Crosses his feet when drops back to pass.
– Goes to the check down too quick. Reads one route then dumps it off.
– Very loose with the football. Holds it away from his body.
#10 Robert Woods: 6’0 201, USC
2nd round 41st pick, Position- Wide Receiver
Strength:
+ Biggest strength is in his crossing or shallow routes.
+ Playmaking skills are really good. He can do a lot in the open field.
+ Not afraid to go over the middle and take a hit.
+ Good situational awareness and knows when to get out of bounds in 2 min drill.`
Needs Improvement:
– Has some work to do on the fundamentals on punt returns.
– Not the best at securing the football. Too many fumblems.
– Lose his cools and will get into fights on the field.
– Blocking skills are very weak and can not help the run game.
#50 Kiko Alonso: 6’3 238, Oregon
2nd round 46th pick, Position- Linebacker
Strength:
+ A Troy Polamalu at the linebacker position.
+ He is lighting off the snap and gets into the backfield.
+ A playmaker on defense. Creates turnovers, fumbles, interceptions and sacks.
+ Gets physical with the tight end at the line of scrimmage.
+ Takes on blocks really well and able to stop the run game.
+ Useful in blitz package and gets pressure on QB.
Needs Improvement:
– Can’t turn his back to the quarterback when he is in coverage.
– Bites way too hard on the play action and gets himself out of position.
– Got to put himself in better position to tackle.
– Head will get down and will miss a lot of tackles.
#88 Marquise Goodwin: 5’9 177, Texas
3rd round 78th pick, Position- Wide Receiver
Strength:
+ His double move will break ankles and DB’s have no chance to recover.
+ Useful on special teams. Olympic type speed.
+ Light feet, is able to tip toe the sideline and gain extra yards.
+ Will follow his blockers to create a big run.
Needs Improvement:
– A little loose with the ball. Got to hold the football, high and tight.
– Gets knocked off his route if you get physical with him.
– Catches the ball with his body and not his hands.
– Lacks some ball skills. Can’t seem to locate the ball.
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