2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: DeMarcus Love
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Strengths:
Four years experience against top competition
Height, weight and bulk teams look for
Good feet and movement
Tough and durable
Has played three positions on the line
Solid run blocker
Long arms and strong hands
Plays with a mean streak
Capable of highlight reel block
Weaknesses: Balance and leverage issues
Will struggle against edge rushers
Can be beaten inside
Gets caught lunging
Summary: DeMarcus Love took his lumps at the Senior Bowl. It is a plus that he has previous experience at guard before moving to left tackle under a new head coach and offensive system. He also played both sides. However, it looks like he might be heading back inside as a pro. Versatility is still a coveted trait in the NFL and he should be able to contribute at guard or tackle on the right side.
Player Comparison: Robert Gallery. Comparisons are always tough, but let me explain this one. Gallery had high expectations and had people talking about him being a left tackle for "the next 10 years." How many times do we hear that in draft circles? Love's hype fell off prior to the actual draft so he will not go No. 2 overall as Gallery did, but moving to guard, he could thrive in that spot as Gallery has.
RELATED LINKS:
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Greg's | Walt's
2011 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2011 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
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Weaknesses:
Summary: DeMarcus Love took his lumps at the Senior Bowl. It is a plus that he has previous experience at guard before moving to left tackle under a new head coach and offensive system. He also played both sides. However, it looks like he might be heading back inside as a pro. Versatility is still a coveted trait in the NFL and he should be able to contribute at guard or tackle on the right side.
Player Comparison: Robert Gallery. Comparisons are always tough, but let me explain this one. Gallery had high expectations and had people talking about him being a left tackle for "the next 10 years." How many times do we hear that in draft circles? Love's hype fell off prior to the actual draft so he will not go No. 2 overall as Gallery did, but moving to guard, he could thrive in that spot as Gallery has.
RELATED LINKS:
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Greg's | Walt's
2011 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2011 NFL Draft Scouting Reports