2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Gabe Carimi
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Strengths: Excellent run blocker
Powerful
Heavy hands
Tenacious
Very good size, strength and bulk
Good straight-line athlete
Intelligent; doesn't miss assignments
Flashes an impressive play every so often in pass pro
Quick in getting to the second level
Adequate in pass protection to play RT at next level
Weaknesses: Bends at waist too much - not a natural knee bender
Lacks agility
Not a smooth athlete - a little stiff
Poor footwork
On the ground a lot - gets unbalanced
Struggles in space
Lacks knee/ankle flexion
Hands need work
Lets linemen get in his pads
Very raw - relies heavily on size/strength
Summary: Carimi will play in the NFL for some team and start at right tackle. He is by no means a left tackle and I will be shocked if he is drafted in the first round next year. Carimi has size and he is a powerful run blocker, but lacks the athleticism, technique and consistency for him to be even discussed as a first-round talent. I think he is a second- or third-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, and I currently have a third-round grade on Carimi.
Player Comparison: Jeremy Trueblood: Trueblood and Carimi both have similar body types and are punishing run blockers. However, Trueblood is just a solid starter at right tackle for Tampa Bay, and I think that is the most we can hope for out of Carimi in the NFL.
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2011 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2011 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2011 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
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Weaknesses:
Summary: Carimi will play in the NFL for some team and start at right tackle. He is by no means a left tackle and I will be shocked if he is drafted in the first round next year. Carimi has size and he is a powerful run blocker, but lacks the athleticism, technique and consistency for him to be even discussed as a first-round talent. I think he is a second- or third-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, and I currently have a third-round grade on Carimi.
Player Comparison: Jeremy Trueblood: Trueblood and Carimi both have similar body types and are punishing run blockers. However, Trueblood is just a solid starter at right tackle for Tampa Bay, and I think that is the most we can hope for out of Carimi in the NFL.
RELATED LINKS:
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2011 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2011 NFL Draft Scouting Reports