2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nate Allen
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Strengths: Solid height with great bulk Three-year starter Playmaker and highly productive Takes good angles in run support Fluid hips Ballhawk who can change a game Centerfielder range Highly instinctive Physical tackler Underrated athlete Eliminates space quickly Low in backpedal; nice technician Uses hands well to shed blocks in run support Good route recognition Vocal leader on defense; team captain Great all-around skill set for a free safety
Weaknesses: Lacks great straight-line speed Tends to struggle in man coverage where he has to turn and run Not a violent threat in deep half/over middle Doesn't have superstar potential
Summary: Nate Allen has been a favorite of mine all year. Some guys just find ways to make plays despite average measureables. I expect Allen to win a starting job quickly in his career. He's a prototypical free safety who is clean off the field and has a reportedly great work ethic. I expect Allen to come off the board between picks 35 and 70.
Player Comparison: Tanard Jackson. Jackson didn't have great measurables coming out of Syracuse, but he's a very good technician and a great playmaker for Tampa Bay.
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2010 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
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Summary: Nate Allen has been a favorite of mine all year. Some guys just find ways to make plays despite average measureables. I expect Allen to win a starting job quickly in his career. He's a prototypical free safety who is clean off the field and has a reportedly great work ethic. I expect Allen to come off the board between picks 35 and 70.
Player Comparison: Tanard Jackson. Jackson didn't have great measurables coming out of Syracuse, but he's a very good technician and a great playmaker for Tampa Bay.
RELATED LINKS:
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2010 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2010 NFL Draft Scouting Reports