Torrey Smith Scouting Report

Torrey Smith

Height: 6’1
Weight: 204
College: Maryland
40 Time: 4.37
Class: Junior
Stock:
Projected: 1st-2nd Round

Stats

2010 – 67 catches, 1055 yards, 15.8 avg, 12 TD’s
2009 – 61 catches, 828 yards, 13.6 avg, 5 TD’s
2008 – 24 catches, 336 yards, 14.0 avg, 2 TD’s

Overview:

Torrey Smith is a physically gifted receiver with a great combination of size and speed. He is an effective route runner and is a play maker with the ball in his hands. However, he may have some trouble catching the ball in the NFL. He routinely traps the ball against his chest and he could have some drop problems in the NFL. I also want to see him attack the ball more and be more aggressive. For that reason I would not draft him in the 1st round.

Scouting Report:

Positives

– Impressive size and speed combination
– Terrific overall athlete
– Has a great burst
– Very quick off the line and through his routes
– Able to create separation due to his burst
– Can stretch defenses down field
– Tough runner after the catch with good vision
– Has experience returning kicks
– Hard worker
– Very high character player

Negatives

– Almost exclusively catches the ball with his chest
– This could lead to a lot of drops in the NFL
– Doesn’t do a great job of attacking the ball and coming back to it
– Rarely asked to go over the middle and make tough grabs in traffic
– Didn’t run much of the route tree at Maryland and will have to get better at more routes
– Hands are smaller than average
– Project player that will need some time to adjust

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Speed: 4.5
Hands: 2.5
After Catch: 4.0
Body Control: 3.0
Range: 4.0
Pro Potential: 4.0

Mike Pouncey Scouting Report

Mike Pouncey

Height: 6’5
Weight: 303
College: Florida
40 Time: 5.12
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 1st Round

Overview:

Mike Pouncey sure is riding a lot of his brothers success but he is still a good guard prospect. He’s great in pass protection and he’s very athletic. He can move well and is pretty dependable in pass protection. He needs to get better against the run though. He doesn’t appear to be very strong especially when drive blocking as he doesn’t generate much of a push. Strength isn’t everything though. His hand placement has to get better as he was holding onto defenders most of the time rather than blocking them back. He has all the tools, but needs to touch up his technique a bit.

Scouting Report:

Positives

– Very athletic
– Great quickness off the snap
– Has good footwork in pass protection
– Can mirror almost any interior defensive lineman
– Looks smooth when pulling
– Very good cut blocker
– Mobile in space and can hit targets at the 2nd level
– Has a strong punch
– Generally plays with good leverage
– Very active inside
– Plays with a great mean streak
– His brothers success has certainly got him some hype

Negatives

– Is not strong at the POA
– Doesn’t generate a good push in the running game
– Bad hand placement at times and causes him to lose 1 on 1 battles
– Doesn’t sustain blocks at the 2nd level
– Loses his balance at times
– Really struggled snapping the ball
– A much better fit at guard than center

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 3.0
Pass Blocking: 4.0
Run Blocking: 3.0
Footwork: 4.0
Technique: 3.0
Mobility: 4.0
Mean Streak: 4.0
Pro Potential: 4.0

Marcus Gilbert Scouting Report

Marcus Gilbert

Height: 6’6
Weight: 330
College: Florida
40 Time: 5.41
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 3rd-4th Round

Overview:

Marcus Gilbert is another mid-round tackle prospect that might be a better fit inside at guard. He’s strong and has a good anchor but he needs a lot of work on his technique. He has to use his hands better to be more effective and he plays with poor leverage at times. He will not be able to play left tackle in the NFL simply because he doesn’t have the footwork to do so.  His kick-slide is slow and lumbering and speed rushers would have a field day against him.

Scouting Report:

Positives

– Large frame
– Powerful tackle
– Strong anchor
– Gets off the line quickly
– Sets up quickly in pass pro
– Is a good drive blocker
– Shows flashes of a strong punch
– Has solid lateral agility
– Good cut blocker
– Has a good mean streak
– Can play guard or tackle
– High character player

Negatives

– Will struggle against speed rushers
– Has very slow feet and will get beaten around the edge
– A bit stiff and will have trouble with counter moves
– Uses his hands poorly and limits his effectiveness
– Plays with bad leverage and can get walked back into the QB
– Consistently misses at the second level
– Lunges into blocks too often
– Punch has to be more consistent
– Strictly a right tackle or guard

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 4.0
Pass Blocking: 2.0
Run Blocking: 2.5
Footwork: 2.0
Technique: 2.0
Mobility: 2.5
Mean Streak: 3.5
Pro Potential: 2.5

James Carpenter Scouting Report

James Carpenter

Height: 6’4
Weight: 321
College: Alabama
40 Time: 5.22
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 2nd-3rd Round

Overview:

James Carpenter is another player whose stock went up after a solid showing at the Senior Bowl practices. He does somethings really well but he also needs a lot of work in some areas. He’s a good athlete and it shows in pass protection but at the same time he’s not great in that area and he’ll struggle with speed rushers. He shows flashes of being a good run blocker but he doesn’t show this consistently. Despite his athleticism he struggles when in space and generally whiffs on blocks. He does have nice upside as a right tackle or perhaps inside at guard, but he has some things to correct before he can be a starter.

Scouting Report:

Positives

– Has solid size to play at tackle or guard
– Good athlete
– Has a nice knee bend
– Good footwork and can definitely remain at tackle
– Has long arms and he does a good job of keeping defenders in front of him
– Does a good job of locking onto defenders
– Sustains his blocks well
– Capable of pushing defenders back when he plays with good leverage
– Does a good job of sealing the edge and down blocking
– Has a strong initial punch
– Great anchor
– Tough
– Hard worker

Negatives

– Lacks ideal foot speed to play left tackle
– Is slow off the line
– Allows defenders to get where they want and then fights an uphill battle
– Can overextend at times and bend at the waist
– Prone to counter and inside moves because he can’t react fast enough
– Struggles to hit defenders at the second level
– Too often gets off his initial block and whiffs in space
– Not exactly a mauler in the running game
– Limited to just a right tackle or guard

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 2.5
Pass Blocking: 2.5
Run Blocking: 3.0
Footwork: 3.0
Technique: 2.5
Mobility: 3.0
Mean Streak: 3.0
Pro Potential: 2.5

Jason Pinkston Scouting Report

Jason Pinkston

Height: 6’3
Weight: 317
College: Pittsburgh
40 Time: 5.28
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 4th-5th Round

Overview:

Jason Pinkston is a bit of a project but flashes the potential to be a very good tackle or guard at the next level. He is very strong and possesses long arms. Once he locks onto you it’s pretty much over. However, he doesn’t always do this. He needs to place his hands better and keep his feet moving. Too many times he either whiffs on blocks or bends at the waist which allows defenders to easily escape out of his grasp. He shows flashes but he has to get coached up to be more consistent in the pros.

Scouting Report:

Positives

– Solid frame with good bulk
– 3 year starter
– Very strong
– Has a great punch
– Able to move defenders back once he locks on
– Has long arms
– Has a solid knee bend
– Comfortable in pass protection
– Has reasonably good feet to deal with most rushers
– Shows flashes of dominance as a run blocker
– Looks good moving in space
– Can get to the 2nd level
– Capable cut blocker
– Can play right tackle and guard

Negatives

– Shorter than average
– Technique is sloppy
– Struggles to sustain his blocks
– Leans into his blocks too much and defenders can easily slip off
– Will struggle with speed rushers
– Stops his feet too many times
– Misses far too many assignments
– Some question his ability to play tackle in the NFL
– Doesn’t seem to go 100% on some plays

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 4.0
Pass Blocking: 3.0
Run Blocking: 3.5
Footwork: 2.5
Technique: 2.0
Mobility: 3.0
Mean Streak: 3.0
Pro Potential: 3.0