2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Mike Pouncey

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Strengths:
  • Athletic
  • Provides push required to run block
  • Reaches second level
  • Mirrors defenders well
  • Solid pass blocker
  • Quick off snap
  • Agile - good feet and lateral movement
  • Meets assignments
  • High character, positive influence
  • Experience at center and scheme versatile



    Weaknesses:
  • Bull rushers give him problems
  • Needs to finish better
  • Inconsistent
  • Can be beaten by quick rusher
  • Lunges at times
  • Struggled with snaps when moved to center

    Summary: Mike Pouncey is obviously going to be compared to his twin brother Maurkice who left Florida a year ago, and as a rookie became one of the NFL's best centers. Unfortunately Mike struggled snapping the football which should kill his value at that position. The experience is nevertheless valuable in a pinch and he is enough of a student of the game to be the proverbial "quarterback of the line" that a center generally is. Even with his center shortcomings, he is an elite guard prospect.





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