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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Weaknesses:
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.
RELATED LINKS:
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Greg's | Walt's
2011 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2011 NFL Draft Scouting Reports