Carter, Bruce North Carolina 6020 241 4.60
Four-year starter who is athletic and can run sideline to sideline.
When he sees the ball he reacts, then closes quickly. Average instincts.
As natural an athlete at linebacker as there is in the 2011 Draft.
Fluid with good hip flexibility. A knee bender with quick hands and
feet. Pass rush quickness with the ability to redirect. A three down
linebacker who makes plays. Doesn’t stay blocked. Good use of
hands to ward off blocks. Plays on his feet. Agile getting through
traffic in pursuit. Has range, speed, lateral quickness, and a burst to
finish off plays on the perimeter of the defense. A grab and drag
down type tackler. Inconsistent wrap up with his arms. Appears to
be holding back instead of turning it loose on the field. As a zone
pass defender he can recognize, react, and drop. Good turn ability
with quick feet and speed. In man to man coverage he has catch
speed, can recover, and can run with tight ends and backs and many
slot receivers. In 2008 he led the country in blocked kicks with
five.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.
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