Category: Scouting Reports – 2015

Brandon Scherff Scouting Report

Scouting Reports - 2015
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Brandon Scherff OL Iowa #68
Ht: 6’5″
Wt: 320

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Size/Athleticism: Adequate size and strength but not dominant. Athleticism limits his as an left tackle and will almost certainly need to shift to right tackle or guard in the pros. All-State baseball player high school.

Pass Protection: Struggles with defensive ends who can combine power and speed. Overcompensates against speed rushers by trying to beat them outside, but then is susceptible to them cutting back on the inside. Does not consistently finish off his assignment.

Run Blocking: Physical but doesn’t always get low enough. Loses leverage and gets stood up too often. Can get to the second level with ease but gets lost. Does not show great awareness when moving to the second level and struggles to identify his target and lock on immediately. Whiffs too often.

Intangibles: Team captain.

Durability: Suffered season-ending broken leg and dislocated ankle in 2012.

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Brandon Scherff Chart

Overview: Scherff played left tackle in college but doesn’t have the athleticism to stay there in the pros. As a tackle, his lack of quickness is an obvious weakness, but his footwork and ability to get to the second level would be above-average for a guard. He’s the type of lineman that does everything well, but doesn’t dominate in any one area and isn’t really a finisher. He clearly has the tools to be a starter, and is probably a safe first-round pick for that reason, but his value is somewhat limited.

Cedric Ogbuehi Scouting Report

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Cedric Ogbuehi OT Texas A&M #70
Ht: 6’5″
Wt: 306

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Size/Athleticism: A natural athlete but it doesn’t translate smoothly to football. Quick feet helps him out in pass protection. Moderate overall size. Impressive length (35″ arms) but it doesn’t obviously show up on tape. Has the tools, just doesn’t know how to use them to his full advantage.

Pass Protection: Plays a bend-but-don’t-break style. Has the quick feet to mirror edge-rushers and rarely beat right off the snap with speed. Quickness allows him to force speed rushers too far upfield, taking away their ability to turn the corner on him and get to the quarterback. Does not have the strength to anchor and plays on his heels consistently. Rarely shuts down a pass-rusher, and is often walked back into the backfield, even if he’s able to stay in front. Simply lacks the functional strength in both his lower and upper body to lock on to a defender and finish him.

Run Blocking: Gets to the second level with ease. Quick off the snap and gives a solid initial punch. Not really a mauler in the run game. Can drive his man off his spot when he plays with leverage, but struggles to stay low enough consistently. Gets lost in space and struggles to identify a target at the second level.

Intangibles: Played guard and right tackle until shifting to left tackle as a senior.

Durability: Suffered a torn ACL in final collegiate game. Missed time with an undisclosed injury in 2013. Missed one game with an ankle injury in 2011.

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Cedric Ogbuehi Chart

Overview: Ogbuehi (pronounced ah-BOO-hee) played guard and right tackle early in his career before finally taking over at left tackle as a senior. His performance at left tackle was disappointing, to put it mildly, and he was shifted back to the right side towards the end of the season. He lacks the strength to play guard, potentially making him a one position lineman which severely hurts his value if he isn’t viewed as a guaranteed future starter (his 2014 performance indicates he shouldn’t be). Factor in the injuries, and it’s almost impossible to see him as a first-round pick despite high expectations entering his senior year.

Andrus Peat Scouting Report

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Andrus Peat OT Stanford #70
Ht: 6’7″
Wt: 312

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Size/Athleticism: Elite size but athleticism is limited. He’s has some physical traits of a left tackle, but he’s probably a safer pick on the right side.

Pass Protection: Quickness is a not below the ideal level and may cause him to struggle with some of the dominant edge-rushers in the NFL. Fundamentals are lacking in pass-pro. Tends to get lazy and bend at the waist. Doesn’t finish off as many blocks as you’d like. Gets lazy and commits too many holding penalties.

Run Blocking: A mauler in the run game. Has the lower body strength to drive his man backwards. Lunges a lot when working at the second level. Shows questionable awareness at the second level and when working to the outside on screens.

Intangibles: Father Todd Peat was an offensive lineman for the Cardinals and Raiders.

Durability: Missed only one game (hand injury) in three years. Started 28 straight.

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Andrus Peat Chart

Overview: At first glance Peat is everything you could want in a left tackle, but a closer look reveals a limited athlete with lazy tendencies. He has moments of absolute dominance as a run blocker, and he will excel in that area immediate in the pros. In pass-protection, he lacks the elite quickness to stay with speed rushers and has a lot of lazy habits (lunging, holding, etc). His ceiling is as a Phil Loadholt-type.

Jeff Heuerman Scouting Report

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Jeff Heuerman TE Ohio State #5
Ht: 6’5″
Wt: 252

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Size/Athleticism: Good all-around athlete for his size. Ideal height and athletic build to pose a threat as a receiver.

Separation Skills: Long strider who gets up to full speed quickly. Rarely used as a deep threat, but has the physical tools to get down the field and win 50/50 matchups. Routes are frequently rounded off. Flashes the ability to sink his hips and make crisp cuts, but very inconsistent.

Ball Skills: Limited experience as a receiver but generally extends his arms to pluck the ball from the air. A few double-catches on film due to turning up field before fully securing the ball.

Blocking: Struggles to stay low and loses leverage. Looks confused at times and struggles to diagnose his assignment when not lined up directly over a defender. Athletic enough to be an asset as a move blocker. Gets to the second level quickly.

Intangibles: Father played basketball at Michigan. Brother plays tight end at Notre Dame. Former standout youth hockey player. Over 30 career starts but does not look nearly as polished as that stat would indicate.

Durability: Foot surgery in 2014 offseason.

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Jeff Heuerman Chart

Overview: Heuerman has the size and athleticism, but he is strictly a developmental prospect at this stage. His blocking is severely limited due to poor technique and awareness. As a receiver, his routes are sloppy and inconsistent. However, he has the physical tools to improve dramatically in both areas. As a prospect, he compares favorably to Gary Barnidge, who has carved out a nice career as a backup. Heuerman’s ceiling is certainly higher than the level Barnidge has reached, but expectations should be limited based on how far he as to go to reach that level.

Devin Funchess Scouting Report

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Devin Funchess TE Michigan #1
Ht: 6’5″
Wt: 235

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Size/Athleticism: Elite size for a wide receiver but lacks bulk for a tight end. A ‘tweener who can’t do it all at either position but has the size and athleticism to play a specific role at a high level.

Separation Skills: Speed is well above average for a tight end but modest for a receiver. Struggles to create consistent separation and relies on winning 50/50 balls. Does not do a great job working back to the quarterback—situational awareness on the field appears limited. Does not show great body control and looks awkward adjusting to the ball at times. Routes are very limited. Rounds off his cuts and does not have explosion to lose defenders.

Ball Skills: Predominantly a hands-catcher, but had issues with drops early in his career. Still has some focus drops at times, but has improved. Big hands and consistently extends arms to pluck the ball from the air. Slow to adjust to the ball.

Blocking: Lacks the strength to dominate as an in-line blocker and rarely used in that role, especially late in his career at Michigan. Struggles to quickly identify his assignment and is late to get to his man when lined up in a blocking role from the slot. From the perspective of a receiver, he’s a strong blocker and has the strength to control defensive backs when he’s able to quick diagnose his assignment and lock on. Not a finisher.

Intangibles: Nothing significantly positive or negative of note.

Durability: Played through minor leg injury in 2014.

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Devin Funchess Chart

Overview: Funchess played wide receiver towards the end of his career at Michigan but I continue to view him as a pro tight end due to his lack of production on the outside. He was at his best when lined up in the slot, playing the role of an oversized possession receiver (in other words, a flex tight end). His routes are limited due to his lack of explosive athleticism, but he can be a reliable possession right end with the speed to make things happen after the catch. He definitely falls short of the elite category, but has the tools to be a significant role player in an offense.