2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Charles Brown
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Strengths: Good height and length Thick mass in lower body Very good athleticism Smooth lateral agility Shows high ability to mirror opponent in pass protection Very quick first step Textbook hand use and footwork Extremely polished prospect Great job finishing blocks; a bit of a mauler Underrated run blocker Understands angles and seals off Natural knee bender; sinks hips Good awareness and instincts Can recover if beat Quickly gets to second level Has talent to pass protect on left side Prototypical zone-blocking lineman Understands West Coast protection scheme Highly consistent Focused; seldom penalized
Weaknesses: Lacks some serious upper body strength Lacks mass in arms/chest/torso Is his frame maxed out? Is he a bulked-up former tight end? Occasionally overextends; must be more patient Weak hand punch
Summary: The weigh-ins for Brown at the Senior Bowl and Combine are CRITICAL. If he can't hit the 300-pound mark it is likely that he is destined for the second round much like 2009's William Beatty. Brown has the talent and consistency of a top-20 pick, but I really wonder how much bigger can he get and maintain as a comfortable playing weight. Brown is a great fit for teams like Green Bay, New England, and Oakland that use zone-blocking schemes that emphasize athleticism, mobility, intelligence and technique. Brown is a bad fit for teams that love size such as Dallas, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati.
Player Comparison: Jordan Gross. Brown isn't going to be an elite player like Gross, but he is an average-sized tackle who has outstanding technique and plays with physicality.
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2010 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2010 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2010 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
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Summary: The weigh-ins for Brown at the Senior Bowl and Combine are CRITICAL. If he can't hit the 300-pound mark it is likely that he is destined for the second round much like 2009's William Beatty. Brown has the talent and consistency of a top-20 pick, but I really wonder how much bigger can he get and maintain as a comfortable playing weight. Brown is a great fit for teams like Green Bay, New England, and Oakland that use zone-blocking schemes that emphasize athleticism, mobility, intelligence and technique. Brown is a bad fit for teams that love size such as Dallas, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati.
Player Comparison: Jordan Gross. Brown isn't going to be an elite player like Gross, but he is an average-sized tackle who has outstanding technique and plays with physicality.
RELATED LINKS:
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2010 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2010 NFL Draft Scouting Reports