Sunday, February 20, 2011

2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ras-I Dowling

Ras-I Dowling, Virginia (6'1" 200 lbs.)

Positives: He has good size for a cornerback. He uses his height and leaping ability very well. He's not afraid of contact and can make tackles in run support. He has good upper body strength and can jam receivers at the line. He has good hands and times his jumps very well. Plays a lot like former Virginia cornerback and current Minnesota Viking Chris Cook.

Negatives: He doesn't have the speed to be a lockdown cornerback. He has had injury concerns in the past, including a serious ankle injury in 2010. Not very fluid in the hips and has a tendency to get high in his backpedal.

2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Davon House

Davon House, New Mexico St. (6'0" 200 lbs.)

Positives: He has good size and speed. He's a physical player with good upper body strength. He has quick feet and fluid hips, turns well and has the ability to run with receivers. He's a physical player who's not afraid of contact. Never missed a game during his four-year career at New Mexico St.

Negatives: He needs to do a better job of locating the ball in the air. He struggles with receivers who run good routes. He lacks the instincts of a playmaker and needs to work on fundamentals.

2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jerrell Powe

Jerrell Powe, Mississippi (6'1" 335 lbs.)

Positives: Plays with strong hands and does a nice job of shedding blocks. He does a good job of staying low and pushing the pocket. He can be diffuclt to move and stands up well against a double team. He plays mean at times and get after the quarterback.

Negatives: He has a tendency to play with technique at times. He doesn't play with the same intensity every play. Showed more promise his junior year than during his senior year. He will be 24-years-old when he's drafted.

2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jarvis Jenkins

Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson (6'4" 310 lbs.)

Positives: He's tall, athletic and can make plays in the backfield. He has a good bull rush and can beat most offensive linemen one-on-one. He's stout against the run and can occupy double teams. He's fluid for a big guy and plays with a good motor. Has the size and speed to play DT in a 4-3 scheme or a DE in a 3-4 scheme.

Negatives: He plays too high at times versus the pass. He lacks an arsenal of pass rushing moves. He needs to work on improving his strength and using his hands better.