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Not sure if anyone would like to comment on these two new players to our respected defenses, but I found it interesting how well Allen scored compared to Whitner. Here's a good read on both according to this analyst...
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The following analysis was provided by GM Jr Scouting LLC.
SUMMARY
Allen has all the physical tools to be a very good starting cornerback or safety depending on what the team that selects him wants to do. Few cornerbacks his size have the foot quickness, agility and playing speed to cover smaller receivers all over the field in tight man-to-man and are willing to come up and make aggressive tackles in run support. In order to become the cornerback he has the talent to be, he is going to need to greatly improve his backpedal and footwork so that he can transition out of his backpedal to break, close and make plays on passes more consistently. He has the toughness, competitiveness and smarts that, combined with his athleticism, make him the ideal big cornerback. Overall, many teams are likely considering Allen as a free safety because he will be a very good one, but he should be tried at cornerback first because tall cornerbacks with very good athleticism and toughness are nearly impossible to find. Allen may need a season as a backup while he improves his backpedal, but then will develop into a very good all-around cornerback that can be effective in all types of coverage.
CRITICAL FACTORS
Athletic Ability M/M Off M/M Tight Competes Play Speed Instincts
6.5 6.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
STRONG POINTS
Allen is a very good athlete with rare size for such an athlete. He has long arms and very good hips, so he can jolt the receiver with a hard punch and can also flip hips and turn and run with receiver off the line of scrimmage. He has the foot quickness and agility to plant, drive and close quickly on passes in front of him when he plays over his feet. He has shown the ability to reach in front of a receiver to break up the pass when he closes consistently. Allen is a tough and aggressive player that consistently attacks running plays, and he is a very good tackler who does not hesitate to deliver hard hits.
WEAKNESSES
Allen's injured hip is the biggest question concerning his future as a damaged hip can limit a cornerback forever. His footwork/backpedal is raw and it really hinders his ability to consistently transition out of the backpedal well and it really shows up in his struggles vs. out routes. Instead of a straight backpedal, he has a tendency to use a side-pedal and it leads to him getting turned around by sharp routes. He is not consistently aggressive with hands in press coverage and allows the receiver to release inside too easily when he does not punch. Even when he closes quickly and is in good position, he often allows the catch and does not reach in front to break up the pass. When he gets a chance at an interception, he does not consistently make the tough catch.
POSITIONAL FACTORS
Grade Category Comments/Description
6.0 Read & React Has very good instincts, but struggles to consistently react quickly due to raw footwork.
6.0 M/M Off When he is transitioning quickly, he is very good in Off coverage, but just is not consistent.
6.5 M/M Tight He stays right on the receiver's hip -- can turn and run easily and doesn't hesitate to keep a hand on the receiver.
6.5 Zone Coverage Reads the quarterback and pass quickly, closes fast and makes hard hits right after the catch. Has ability to break up passes.
6.0 Break & Close Not as consistent as he is capable of because of raw footwork and side-pedal.
6.5 Hips/Turn Ability Has very good hips to turn and run without losing a step and can change directions quickly.
7.0 Tackling For a cornerback he is an excellent tackler -- bends knees, sinks hips and tackles with good technique.
null Hands - Interception On the few chances he had, he did not looked consistently comfortable making the interception.
6.5 Hands - Fight Blocker He takes on and defeats blockers surprisingly well and finds a way to get to the ball carrier.
6.5 Deep Speed He has very good deep speed to run with any receiver on deep routes.
NA Return Ability He did not return punts or kickoffs in the games that were graded.
5.5 Errors Allen does not use good technique consistently, which hinders his ability to consistently transition and close.
ATHLETIC ABILITY Section Grade: 6.5
Allen is a very good athlete and that is the major reason he was able to be so productive as both a safety and cornerback during his career at Tennessee. He has very quick feet, and when combined with his hips, he can flip hips and turn and run with the receiver without losing a step. He accelerates to full speed quickly and has the playing speed to stay on the receiver's hip deep down the field. Despite having raw footwork/backpedal, his foot quickness and agility enable him to transition out of the backpedal, change directions quickly and close quickly on out routes. He has excellent flexibility for a cornerback -- smooth hips to turn and run and can bend knees to tackle with very good technique. His coordination combines with his body control to let him adjust and tackle well out in space. The only concern is that Allen has not shown the hands to make the tough interception consistently.
Q.A.B. Quick Feet C.O.D. Flexibility Coordination
6.5 6.5 6.0 7.0 6.5
COMPETITIVENESS Section Grade: 6.5
Allen is an extremely tough cornerback who has consistently shown a willingness to come up and tackle aggressively in run support and will jolt and play physical in press coverage. He has consistently shown the ability to make the big play when it mattered most mainly because he consistently plays aggressively and physically. Allen's overall production at Tennessee was very good, but his play at cornerback is still developing and is inconsistent. As a junior he led the SEC in tackles from his free safety alignment and was leading Tennessee in tackles in 2005 before he was injured in the game against Georgia. His play at cornerback has not been as consistent as possible because of his raw footwork and side-pedal. He is without question a team player who plays with very good effort on every snap and never quits fighting and competing to make tackles and plays.
Toughness Clutch Play Production Consistency Team Player Pride/Quit
7.0 7.0 6.5 6.0 6.5 6.5
MENTAL ALERTNESS Section Grade: 5.5
Allen is no doubt a smart young man when you consider that he has already graduated from Tennessee, but it is a concern that his footwork is very raw and that he does not use his hands consistently well in press coverage. He has very good instincts but does not consistently react and transition out of the backpedal to close quickly on passes in front of him. He consistently maintains his concentration in run support, but needs to stay focused a little better in man-to-man coverage, where he does not consistently use hands aggressively in press coverage and gets turned around by good fakes at times.
Learn/Retain Instincts/Reactions Concentration
6.0 5.5 6.0
STRENGTH/EXPLOSION Section Grade: 6.5
Allen has excellent size for a cornerback at 6-foot-1 and over 200 pounds and has the long arms to re-direct or re-route receiver. While Allen had been a very durable football player until his senior season, he injured his hip vs. Georgia. Until he proves he is 100 percent recovered from it, his NFL durability is a question mark. He is a naturally explosive athlete that can close explosively on the pass when he is transitioning well, and he has an explosive closing burst chasing after running backs in backside pursuit. He has excellent playing strength for a cornerback -- when he is aggressive with his hands, he can jolt the receiver backwards and can be a strong and physical tackler vs. big running backs.
Body Type Durability Explosion Play Strength
7.0 5.0 6.5 7.0
Average Grade Score - 6.5
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The following analysis was provided by GM Jr Scouting LLC.
SUMMARY
Whitner is a junior who came out early for the NFL draft and is one of the better safeties available. Is a very good athlete with the natural explosiveness and playing speed to fly to the ball to make plays from sideline to sideline. Plays with the attacking, aggressive style that is hard to find, and it enables him to consistently play bigger than his size. Flies up in run support. On passes in front of him, will bend knees, get low and drive up into the ball carrier to make the hard hit. Is a versatile safety that has experience lining up in a variety of different alignments, which will offer his team the opportunity to move him around and use a variety of different defenses without having to substitute personnel. Overall, Whitner is probably going to slip lower in the draft than his production warrants, but it is due to his lack of size. He is going to be a good all-around starting safety in the NFL who consistently makes plays all over the field, against the run and the pass. Additionally, he will be a very good special teams player in the NFL.
CRITICAL FACTORS
Athletic Ability Coverage Tackling Competes Play Speed Instincts
6.5 6.5 5.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
STRONG POINTS
Whitner is a very good athlete with the foot quickness, speed and explosiveness to make hard hits and plays all over the field. Is consistently aggressive when coming up the field in run support and makes hard, physical tackles. Moves through traffic easily and has the foot quickness and agility to avoid blocks well on the move. Reads and reacts to passes well -- closes fast to make hard hits on passes in front of him and can get out to the sideline to break up passes right as the ball arrives. Can cover tight ends all over the field well in tight man-to-man coverage -- can stay on the receiver's hip deep down the seam.
WEAKNESSES
Obviously, Whitner's lack of size is the biggest weakness for him -- can be dragged for extra yards by big ball carriers, misses some tackles and will struggle to maintain durability in the NFL. Lack of size will also hinder his ability to play strong at the point of attack -- NFL lead blockers will be able to knock him backward and eliminate him from the play too easily. Despite being able to stay right on tight ends' hips in man-to-man coverage, lack of height hinders his ability to make plays on high passes to tall tight ends. While he does a decent job covering the slot receiver, he lacks the ability to be very good in tight man-to-man coverage against quick and explosive NFL slot receivers.
POSITIONAL FACTORS
Grade Category Comments/Description
6.5 Read & React Athleticism and instincts help him to consistently read and react very quickly to the play.
6.0 M/M Coverage Can cover tight ends and running backs very well in tight man-to-man coverage, but struggles to break up high passes to tall receivers.
6.5 Zone Coverage Reads and reacts very quickly to the pass and can get there in time to make the play and break up the pass.
6.5 Break and Close His instincts, athleticism and explosiveness help him to consistently break and close very fast.
6.5 Hips/Turn Ability Has very good hips and can turn and run without losing a step -- very smooth and fluid in turns.
5.5 Tackling Can be a very good, physical player, but does not use good technique sometimes and misses some tackles.
6.0 Hitting Ability Can be a very hard-hitting tackler when he stays over his feet and under control, but is not always good in that.
5.0 Hands - Interception Has had few chances and did not always look good, but has the hands to catch ball decently.
6.0 Hands - Fight Blocker He does a good job fighting through blocks and avoids blocks very well on the move.
6.5 Deep Speed Has the playing speed to run with tight ends deep down the seam without allowing separation.
N/A Return Ability Did not return punts or kickoffs.
6.0 Errors Does not make any glaring errors, but does miss some tackles when he loses his focus.
ATHLETIC ABILITY Section Grade: 6.5
Whitner is a very good athlete, which is why he has been such a productive safety despite being on the smallish side. Has very quick feet, which combines with his intincts and quick reads to let him consistently break and close on plays very fast. Accelerates to full speed very quickly and has the speed to make plays from sideline to sideline -- once he gets close to the play, he has an explosive closing burst to finish it. Has the athleticism to cover running backs and tight ends very well in tight man-to-man coverage, and can do a solid job on the slot receiver. Lack of height hinders his ability against tall receivers. Athleticism allows him to break down and tackle well out in space when he stays over his feet and under control.
Q.A.B. Quick Feet C.O.D. Flexibility Coordination
6.5 6.5 6.5 6.0 6.5
COMPETITIVENESS Section Grade: 6.5
Whitner is a very tough safety who plays with an aggressive, attacking style on every snap and never backs away from the chance to make huge hits. While he is generally a productive safety, he has consistently shown the ability to make big plays in the most important situations, and much of it is due to his attacking the play and staying under control at the same time. Athleticism, toughness and aggressiveness enable him to make plays all over the field in every situation. Consistently comes up very quickly in run support, avoids blockers with ease and makes hard hits on a regular basis. But he will at times get out of control and miss tackles because of aggressiveness. Can get outside to break up passes on deep routess, and can break and close quickly on passes in front of him. Makes hard hits right after the catch to knock the ball away. Is a highly competitive safety that goes all out on every snap and never quits, hustling and chasing to make plays all over the field.
Toughness Clutch Play Production Consistency Team Player Pride/Quit
6.5 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.5 6.5
MENTAL ALERTNESS Section Grade: 6.0
Whitner is a smart safety, and it shows in his ability to line up in a variety of different alignments without breaking down and making mental errors. Has very good instincts, and that combines with his foot quickness and burst to let him consistently react very fast to the play. Ability to stay focused is what helps him play aggressively and make plays all over the field, but at times he loses concentration and it leads to him getting overaggressive and missing some tackles out in space.
Learn/Retain Instincts/Reactions Concentration
6.0 6.5 6.0
STRENGTH/EXPLOSION Section Grade: 5.0
Whitner is definitely short and undersized for a safety, but he consistently plays much bigger than his measurements. While he has been a durable safety at Ohio State, the fact that he is so undersized and plays so aggressively causes concern about his ability to maintain his durability in the NFL. Is naturally a very explosive athlete and his ability to read the play and break quickly enables him to close explosively and finish plays consistently. Has shown the ability to play strong at the point of attack and make hard, physical tackles, but his lack of bulk and size will hinder his ability to play strong in the NFL.
Body Type Durability Explosion Play Strength
3.0 5.0 6.5 5.5
Average Grade Score - 6.1
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Looks like at #16 overall, we got ourselves a very solid player in Allen. I'm not sure how these two match up in terms of their projected positions, but I'm very happy with the addition of Allen. I was very interested in drafting Whitner as well, but both seem to be considered very solid players, and should improve our defenses respectively....
Just something to pass the time really, any thoughts???...
PHINZ RULE!!!
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The following analysis was provided by GM Jr Scouting LLC.
SUMMARY
Allen has all the physical tools to be a very good starting cornerback or safety depending on what the team that selects him wants to do. Few cornerbacks his size have the foot quickness, agility and playing speed to cover smaller receivers all over the field in tight man-to-man and are willing to come up and make aggressive tackles in run support. In order to become the cornerback he has the talent to be, he is going to need to greatly improve his backpedal and footwork so that he can transition out of his backpedal to break, close and make plays on passes more consistently. He has the toughness, competitiveness and smarts that, combined with his athleticism, make him the ideal big cornerback. Overall, many teams are likely considering Allen as a free safety because he will be a very good one, but he should be tried at cornerback first because tall cornerbacks with very good athleticism and toughness are nearly impossible to find. Allen may need a season as a backup while he improves his backpedal, but then will develop into a very good all-around cornerback that can be effective in all types of coverage.
CRITICAL FACTORS
Athletic Ability M/M Off M/M Tight Competes Play Speed Instincts
6.5 6.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
STRONG POINTS
Allen is a very good athlete with rare size for such an athlete. He has long arms and very good hips, so he can jolt the receiver with a hard punch and can also flip hips and turn and run with receiver off the line of scrimmage. He has the foot quickness and agility to plant, drive and close quickly on passes in front of him when he plays over his feet. He has shown the ability to reach in front of a receiver to break up the pass when he closes consistently. Allen is a tough and aggressive player that consistently attacks running plays, and he is a very good tackler who does not hesitate to deliver hard hits.
WEAKNESSES
Allen's injured hip is the biggest question concerning his future as a damaged hip can limit a cornerback forever. His footwork/backpedal is raw and it really hinders his ability to consistently transition out of the backpedal well and it really shows up in his struggles vs. out routes. Instead of a straight backpedal, he has a tendency to use a side-pedal and it leads to him getting turned around by sharp routes. He is not consistently aggressive with hands in press coverage and allows the receiver to release inside too easily when he does not punch. Even when he closes quickly and is in good position, he often allows the catch and does not reach in front to break up the pass. When he gets a chance at an interception, he does not consistently make the tough catch.
POSITIONAL FACTORS
Grade Category Comments/Description
6.0 Read & React Has very good instincts, but struggles to consistently react quickly due to raw footwork.
6.0 M/M Off When he is transitioning quickly, he is very good in Off coverage, but just is not consistent.
6.5 M/M Tight He stays right on the receiver's hip -- can turn and run easily and doesn't hesitate to keep a hand on the receiver.
6.5 Zone Coverage Reads the quarterback and pass quickly, closes fast and makes hard hits right after the catch. Has ability to break up passes.
6.0 Break & Close Not as consistent as he is capable of because of raw footwork and side-pedal.
6.5 Hips/Turn Ability Has very good hips to turn and run without losing a step and can change directions quickly.
7.0 Tackling For a cornerback he is an excellent tackler -- bends knees, sinks hips and tackles with good technique.
null Hands - Interception On the few chances he had, he did not looked consistently comfortable making the interception.
6.5 Hands - Fight Blocker He takes on and defeats blockers surprisingly well and finds a way to get to the ball carrier.
6.5 Deep Speed He has very good deep speed to run with any receiver on deep routes.
NA Return Ability He did not return punts or kickoffs in the games that were graded.
5.5 Errors Allen does not use good technique consistently, which hinders his ability to consistently transition and close.
ATHLETIC ABILITY Section Grade: 6.5
Allen is a very good athlete and that is the major reason he was able to be so productive as both a safety and cornerback during his career at Tennessee. He has very quick feet, and when combined with his hips, he can flip hips and turn and run with the receiver without losing a step. He accelerates to full speed quickly and has the playing speed to stay on the receiver's hip deep down the field. Despite having raw footwork/backpedal, his foot quickness and agility enable him to transition out of the backpedal, change directions quickly and close quickly on out routes. He has excellent flexibility for a cornerback -- smooth hips to turn and run and can bend knees to tackle with very good technique. His coordination combines with his body control to let him adjust and tackle well out in space. The only concern is that Allen has not shown the hands to make the tough interception consistently.
Q.A.B. Quick Feet C.O.D. Flexibility Coordination
6.5 6.5 6.0 7.0 6.5
COMPETITIVENESS Section Grade: 6.5
Allen is an extremely tough cornerback who has consistently shown a willingness to come up and tackle aggressively in run support and will jolt and play physical in press coverage. He has consistently shown the ability to make the big play when it mattered most mainly because he consistently plays aggressively and physically. Allen's overall production at Tennessee was very good, but his play at cornerback is still developing and is inconsistent. As a junior he led the SEC in tackles from his free safety alignment and was leading Tennessee in tackles in 2005 before he was injured in the game against Georgia. His play at cornerback has not been as consistent as possible because of his raw footwork and side-pedal. He is without question a team player who plays with very good effort on every snap and never quits fighting and competing to make tackles and plays.
Toughness Clutch Play Production Consistency Team Player Pride/Quit
7.0 7.0 6.5 6.0 6.5 6.5
MENTAL ALERTNESS Section Grade: 5.5
Allen is no doubt a smart young man when you consider that he has already graduated from Tennessee, but it is a concern that his footwork is very raw and that he does not use his hands consistently well in press coverage. He has very good instincts but does not consistently react and transition out of the backpedal to close quickly on passes in front of him. He consistently maintains his concentration in run support, but needs to stay focused a little better in man-to-man coverage, where he does not consistently use hands aggressively in press coverage and gets turned around by good fakes at times.
Learn/Retain Instincts/Reactions Concentration
6.0 5.5 6.0
STRENGTH/EXPLOSION Section Grade: 6.5
Allen has excellent size for a cornerback at 6-foot-1 and over 200 pounds and has the long arms to re-direct or re-route receiver. While Allen had been a very durable football player until his senior season, he injured his hip vs. Georgia. Until he proves he is 100 percent recovered from it, his NFL durability is a question mark. He is a naturally explosive athlete that can close explosively on the pass when he is transitioning well, and he has an explosive closing burst chasing after running backs in backside pursuit. He has excellent playing strength for a cornerback -- when he is aggressive with his hands, he can jolt the receiver backwards and can be a strong and physical tackler vs. big running backs.
Body Type Durability Explosion Play Strength
7.0 5.0 6.5 7.0
Average Grade Score - 6.5
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The following analysis was provided by GM Jr Scouting LLC.
SUMMARY
Whitner is a junior who came out early for the NFL draft and is one of the better safeties available. Is a very good athlete with the natural explosiveness and playing speed to fly to the ball to make plays from sideline to sideline. Plays with the attacking, aggressive style that is hard to find, and it enables him to consistently play bigger than his size. Flies up in run support. On passes in front of him, will bend knees, get low and drive up into the ball carrier to make the hard hit. Is a versatile safety that has experience lining up in a variety of different alignments, which will offer his team the opportunity to move him around and use a variety of different defenses without having to substitute personnel. Overall, Whitner is probably going to slip lower in the draft than his production warrants, but it is due to his lack of size. He is going to be a good all-around starting safety in the NFL who consistently makes plays all over the field, against the run and the pass. Additionally, he will be a very good special teams player in the NFL.
CRITICAL FACTORS
Athletic Ability Coverage Tackling Competes Play Speed Instincts
6.5 6.5 5.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
STRONG POINTS
Whitner is a very good athlete with the foot quickness, speed and explosiveness to make hard hits and plays all over the field. Is consistently aggressive when coming up the field in run support and makes hard, physical tackles. Moves through traffic easily and has the foot quickness and agility to avoid blocks well on the move. Reads and reacts to passes well -- closes fast to make hard hits on passes in front of him and can get out to the sideline to break up passes right as the ball arrives. Can cover tight ends all over the field well in tight man-to-man coverage -- can stay on the receiver's hip deep down the seam.
WEAKNESSES
Obviously, Whitner's lack of size is the biggest weakness for him -- can be dragged for extra yards by big ball carriers, misses some tackles and will struggle to maintain durability in the NFL. Lack of size will also hinder his ability to play strong at the point of attack -- NFL lead blockers will be able to knock him backward and eliminate him from the play too easily. Despite being able to stay right on tight ends' hips in man-to-man coverage, lack of height hinders his ability to make plays on high passes to tall tight ends. While he does a decent job covering the slot receiver, he lacks the ability to be very good in tight man-to-man coverage against quick and explosive NFL slot receivers.
POSITIONAL FACTORS
Grade Category Comments/Description
6.5 Read & React Athleticism and instincts help him to consistently read and react very quickly to the play.
6.0 M/M Coverage Can cover tight ends and running backs very well in tight man-to-man coverage, but struggles to break up high passes to tall receivers.
6.5 Zone Coverage Reads and reacts very quickly to the pass and can get there in time to make the play and break up the pass.
6.5 Break and Close His instincts, athleticism and explosiveness help him to consistently break and close very fast.
6.5 Hips/Turn Ability Has very good hips and can turn and run without losing a step -- very smooth and fluid in turns.
5.5 Tackling Can be a very good, physical player, but does not use good technique sometimes and misses some tackles.
6.0 Hitting Ability Can be a very hard-hitting tackler when he stays over his feet and under control, but is not always good in that.
5.0 Hands - Interception Has had few chances and did not always look good, but has the hands to catch ball decently.
6.0 Hands - Fight Blocker He does a good job fighting through blocks and avoids blocks very well on the move.
6.5 Deep Speed Has the playing speed to run with tight ends deep down the seam without allowing separation.
N/A Return Ability Did not return punts or kickoffs.
6.0 Errors Does not make any glaring errors, but does miss some tackles when he loses his focus.
ATHLETIC ABILITY Section Grade: 6.5
Whitner is a very good athlete, which is why he has been such a productive safety despite being on the smallish side. Has very quick feet, which combines with his intincts and quick reads to let him consistently break and close on plays very fast. Accelerates to full speed very quickly and has the speed to make plays from sideline to sideline -- once he gets close to the play, he has an explosive closing burst to finish it. Has the athleticism to cover running backs and tight ends very well in tight man-to-man coverage, and can do a solid job on the slot receiver. Lack of height hinders his ability against tall receivers. Athleticism allows him to break down and tackle well out in space when he stays over his feet and under control.
Q.A.B. Quick Feet C.O.D. Flexibility Coordination
6.5 6.5 6.5 6.0 6.5
COMPETITIVENESS Section Grade: 6.5
Whitner is a very tough safety who plays with an aggressive, attacking style on every snap and never backs away from the chance to make huge hits. While he is generally a productive safety, he has consistently shown the ability to make big plays in the most important situations, and much of it is due to his attacking the play and staying under control at the same time. Athleticism, toughness and aggressiveness enable him to make plays all over the field in every situation. Consistently comes up very quickly in run support, avoids blockers with ease and makes hard hits on a regular basis. But he will at times get out of control and miss tackles because of aggressiveness. Can get outside to break up passes on deep routess, and can break and close quickly on passes in front of him. Makes hard hits right after the catch to knock the ball away. Is a highly competitive safety that goes all out on every snap and never quits, hustling and chasing to make plays all over the field.
Toughness Clutch Play Production Consistency Team Player Pride/Quit
6.5 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.5 6.5
MENTAL ALERTNESS Section Grade: 6.0
Whitner is a smart safety, and it shows in his ability to line up in a variety of different alignments without breaking down and making mental errors. Has very good instincts, and that combines with his foot quickness and burst to let him consistently react very fast to the play. Ability to stay focused is what helps him play aggressively and make plays all over the field, but at times he loses concentration and it leads to him getting overaggressive and missing some tackles out in space.
Learn/Retain Instincts/Reactions Concentration
6.0 6.5 6.0
STRENGTH/EXPLOSION Section Grade: 5.0
Whitner is definitely short and undersized for a safety, but he consistently plays much bigger than his measurements. While he has been a durable safety at Ohio State, the fact that he is so undersized and plays so aggressively causes concern about his ability to maintain his durability in the NFL. Is naturally a very explosive athlete and his ability to read the play and break quickly enables him to close explosively and finish plays consistently. Has shown the ability to play strong at the point of attack and make hard, physical tackles, but his lack of bulk and size will hinder his ability to play strong in the NFL.
Body Type Durability Explosion Play Strength
3.0 5.0 6.5 5.5
Average Grade Score - 6.1
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Looks like at #16 overall, we got ourselves a very solid player in Allen. I'm not sure how these two match up in terms of their projected positions, but I'm very happy with the addition of Allen. I was very interested in drafting Whitner as well, but both seem to be considered very solid players, and should improve our defenses respectively....
Just something to pass the time really, any thoughts???...
PHINZ RULE!!!
