2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sean Weatherspoon
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Strengths: Outstanding production Instinctive player and anticipates Eliminates space quickly Covers a good amount of ground when dropping into zone Very fast and explosive athlete Always around the ball Terrific change of direction Smooth hips Form tackler; approaches with near leg and near shoulder Explodes through ball-carrier; lays the wood Fires out of stance Finds a way to make plays Good ball skills Good football IQ Solid pass-rusher Vocal leader Three-year starter and durable Good amount of upside
Weaknesses: Needs to get more extension with arms when shedding blocks Occasionally overpursues play Needs more gap discipline Average height and bulk Could fill harder against run Hand use needs to be improved Sometimes gets out of control
Summary: Weatherspoon is an extremely talented weakside linebacker prospect who brings the playmaking ability and athleticism a lot of teams are looking for. His ability to blitz gives him scheme versatility, but he isn't a 3-4 outside linebacker. Weatherspoon is going to be drafted in the top 40 picks with the potential to go in the top 15 or 20.
Player Comparison: Ernie Sims. Both WILL linebackers have outstanding athleticism and playmaking ability.
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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: Weatherspoon is an extremely talented weakside linebacker prospect who brings the playmaking ability and athleticism a lot of teams are looking for. His ability to blitz gives him scheme versatility, but he isn't a 3-4 outside linebacker. Weatherspoon is going to be drafted in the top 40 picks with the potential to go in the top 15 or 20.
Player Comparison: Ernie Sims. Both WILL linebackers have outstanding athleticism and playmaking ability.
RELATED LINKS:
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2010 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2010 NFL Draft Scouting Reports