2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Maurkice Pouncey
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Strengths: Very good frame with bulk and strength Athletic with good quickness Heavy hands Powerful run blocker Physical and tough Mobile - impressive range Gets to second level quickly Effective at pulls and traps Highly experienced (39 career starts) Good character and intangibles Strong work ethic Productive against talented opponents Experience at both guard/center - can play either position in NFL Still has potential
Weaknesses: Might not be a natural knee bender Footwork needs to be polished Seems to lack pass protection awareness Rough transition from Florida's unorthodox blocking scheme Technique can get sloppy Doesn't always finish blocks
Summary: Pouncey is a talented player and should be an immediate starter in the league, but I don't think he is a better prospect than Alex Mack last year. Pouncey is a bit overhyped. His technique tends to get sloppy in the fourth quarter and I have concerns with him in pass protection at the next level against more athletic defensive tackles in a more complicated scheme. Pouncey will come off the board in the top 30 picks and could go as high as No. 18 to Pittsburgh or No. 19 to Atlanta. I have a low first-round grade on Pouncey.
Player Comparison: Andre Gurode. Gurode has a good skill set for a center with prototypical height and athleticism. He's a well-rounded player.
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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: Pouncey is a talented player and should be an immediate starter in the league, but I don't think he is a better prospect than Alex Mack last year. Pouncey is a bit overhyped. His technique tends to get sloppy in the fourth quarter and I have concerns with him in pass protection at the next level against more athletic defensive tackles in a more complicated scheme. Pouncey will come off the board in the top 30 picks and could go as high as No. 18 to Pittsburgh or No. 19 to Atlanta. I have a low first-round grade on Pouncey.
Player Comparison: Andre Gurode. Gurode has a good skill set for a center with prototypical height and athleticism. He's a well-rounded player.
RELATED LINKS:
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2010 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2010 NFL Draft Scouting Reports