The Good: A tall, long-armed defensive back with good fluidity and redirection skills in and out of his breaks. Has experience all over the secondary and can fill a wide array of positions at the next level. Does a nice job not only re-routing receivers in jam coverage but can also play the center field type of role as a free safety. Possesses good straight-line speed for his size and reaches full speed quickly.
The Bad: A jack-of-all-trades but a master of none. Lacks ideal footwork for the corner position and is slow out of his back-pedal. Has a tendency to open his hips too early and run with receivers. Not a real physical tackler and lacks the lower body strength to stick running backs in the hole.
http://nfldraft.rivals.com/cviewplayer. ... g#scouting
Brandon Underwood Thread
Moderators: MickeyDavis, paulpressey25, humanrefutation
Brandon Underwood Thread
-
Mags FTW
- RealGM
- Posts: 35,389
- And1: 8,012
- Joined: Feb 16, 2006
- Location: Flickin' It
Re: Brandon Underwood Thread
-
trwi7
- RealGM
- Posts: 111,767
- And1: 27,344
- Joined: Jul 12, 2006
- Location: Aussie bias
-
Re: Brandon Underwood Thread
Strengths:
Very athletic...Terrific height and good bulk with long arms...Has fluid hips...Nice hands and ball skills...A great leaper...Can match up in man coverage...Excellent range...Physical and very agressive...Has some special teams ability...Offers some versatility...Still has a lot of upside.
Weaknesses:
Just average speed...Isn't very explosive...Needs to get stronger...Will miss some tackles...Marginal instincts and awareness...Vulnerable to fakes and takes chances...Little experience...Maturity may be an issue.
Notes:
Brother, E.J., played football at Ohio State...Began his college career with the Buckeyes ('04-'06) but played sparingly...Wasn't living up to his obligations (academics / missed meetings) and when informed his scholarship wasn't going to be renewed he opted to transfer...Had a breakout campaign in 2008, which was his one and only season with the Bearcats...Has had some problems with his shoulder...Could also project to safety at the next level and did see quite a bit of action there as a senior...Definitely looks the part on paper and finally began to live up to his potential once he was given some playing time...Talented developmental prospect with a very intriguing set of triangle numbers.
Very athletic...Terrific height and good bulk with long arms...Has fluid hips...Nice hands and ball skills...A great leaper...Can match up in man coverage...Excellent range...Physical and very agressive...Has some special teams ability...Offers some versatility...Still has a lot of upside.
Weaknesses:
Just average speed...Isn't very explosive...Needs to get stronger...Will miss some tackles...Marginal instincts and awareness...Vulnerable to fakes and takes chances...Little experience...Maturity may be an issue.
Notes:
Brother, E.J., played football at Ohio State...Began his college career with the Buckeyes ('04-'06) but played sparingly...Wasn't living up to his obligations (academics / missed meetings) and when informed his scholarship wasn't going to be renewed he opted to transfer...Had a breakout campaign in 2008, which was his one and only season with the Bearcats...Has had some problems with his shoulder...Could also project to safety at the next level and did see quite a bit of action there as a senior...Definitely looks the part on paper and finally began to live up to his potential once he was given some playing time...Talented developmental prospect with a very intriguing set of triangle numbers.
stellation wrote:What's the difference between Gery Woelful and this glass of mineral water? The mineral water actually has a source."
I Hate Manure wrote:We look to be awful next season without Beasley.