Saturday, February 23, 2013

Detroit Lions draft preview OT Terron Armstead


Watched two games on combine superstar Terron Armstead from Arkansas-Pine Bluff, the SWAC
 Champs.



Strengths: he is really good at getting to the second level and blocking LB. Another strength is pulling and leading on the WR screen.

Weakness: He is a grabber and plays with little upper body pop. He was called for holding twice vs. Alabama State. In addition, he opens the gate while pass blocking, failing to keep his shoulders square.

Bottom line: Armstead is an athlete no doubt but not a finished product at OT. I do not think,he is a starter at OT in the NFL next year. He needs coaching and experience. The Lions should not draft this guy in the first three rounds. A team with less immediate needs could risk him in the 3rd round. I think anything before that would be a reach.

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