Cincinnati Bengals
Tyler Eifert: 6’6 251, Notre Dame
1st round 21st pick, Position- Tight End
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ Can play the one on one jump – Looks a little shy as a lead blocker. Doesn’t attack
ball situations and win. Can the defenders, waits for them to come to him.
really high point the ball. – Needs to learn how to come back for the pass
+ Will fight for extra yards. Keeps then wait for the ball.
two hands on the ball at all times. – Lacks the playmaking skills in the open field.
+ Does a good job with his hands
and getting off press coverage.
What to Watch for:
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Did he connect and create some chemistery with Andy Dalton
- Make major improvements in his blocking skills
- Was he a target in the red zone
Giovani Bernard: 5’8 202, North Carolina
2rd round 37th pick, Position- Running Back
Strength: Needs Improvements:
+ Has some great hands. Very useful in – Below average in pass protection. Won’t be
the passing game. on the field for 3 downs if he can’t block.
+ Strong lower body and is able to break – Too indecisive at times and will stutter
tackles and takes hits. instead one step and go.
+ He is small in size but is not afraid to run – Runs far ahead of his blockers, he miss
over a guy. out on big runs.
What to Watch for:
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Was the offense better with him on the field
- Did he get better in pass protection
- Did the coaching staff use him in the passing game
Margus Hunt: 6’8 277, SMU
2nd round 53rd pick, Position- Defensive End
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ His long arms allow him to control – His football awareness is lacking. Teams
the blockers. use screen, draws and trick plays.
+ Great lateral quickness. Moves side to – Has a lot of work on the practice field with
side really well and makes a lot of plays. tackling skills. Saw too many arm tackles
+ Can bend the edge or use the bull rush – Must take on cut blocks better. Push the
to create pressure. to the ground and stay upright.
What to Watch for:
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Has his tackling much improved
- Did he get his hands in the passing lane and disturb the quarterback
- Could he use many different pass rush moves
Shawn Williams: 6’0 213, Georgia
3rd round 84th pick, Position- Safety
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ A vocal leader of his defense. He will – Bites too hard on the play action so plays
rally your team together. happen behind him.
+ High intensity player. Will chase down – Focus will not be there all the time.
+ Drives his legs through his tackles. Won’t – Has a temper on the field and will lose it.
allow the ball carrier to run him over.
What to Watch for:
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How much of an impact did he make on special teams
- Is he still a firey leader for his defense
- Did he make major improvements in his coverage skills
Atlanta Falcons
Desmond Trufant: 6’0 190, Washington
1st round 22nd pick, Position- Cornerback
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ Rarely misses a game. He made 45 straight – Needs to work on using his hands.
games before missing a game in his college
career.
+ Best corner in press coverage in the 2013 – Tackling skills need some work.
NFL Draft.
+ Amazing job at breaking on the ball and knows – Learn the NFL rules about no
how to play the ball, after 5 yards or he will get flagged
Robert Alford: 5’10 188, Southeastern Louisiana
2nd round 60th pick, Position- Cornerback
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ Good job keeping outside leverage – Got to wrap up the ball carrier
against the run. \ instead just hitting them
+ Knows his assignment in zone coverage – Not the best in a blitz package.
and does not cover grass. gives his assignment too early.
+ Added bonus, effective as a kick returner. – Must adjust to the “no
after 5 yards” in the NFL.
What to Watch for:
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Did he work along side of first round pick Desmond Trufant
- Was he a liability in the running game
- On kick returns, how effective was he
Milliciah Goodman: 6’4 276, Clemson
4th round 127th pick, Position- Defensive End
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ His long arms allow him to keep – A little slow off the snap and doesn’t
distance from the blockers. put a lineman on their heels.
+ Good football awareness when – His motor is hot and cold.
recognizing screen passes. – For a guy his size, he must use leverage
+ Will get his big hands in the pass more often.
lane to deflect the football.
What to Watch for:
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Is he consistent play in, play out
- Can he bend the edge but also use a bull rush
- Does he make an impact in the game or continue to be a quiet player
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