Saturday, January 28, 2012

David DeCastro Scouting Report


David DeCastro

Position: Guard
School: Stanford University
Class: Junior
Height: 6'5
Weight: 310
Draft Stock: Top 15 / #1 Guard

Strengths
-Very strong. Is able to overwhelm defenders
-Good run blocker. Uses low pad level to push back defenders and open up run lanes.
-Anchors in well. Very hard to bull rush.
-Very good at pulling in the run game. Can pull in both directions for kick out blocks and in the run game.
-Experienced. Has started every game the past three years.
-Ideal Size. Able to engulf smaller defenders while having the size to control the bigger tackles.
-Able to get to the next level and block linebackers
-Very technically sound. Always in the right position to make a block.
-Nasty attitude
-Very high football IQ (heck he went to Stanford)
-Good quick feet

Weaknesses
-Not an elite athlete
-Will have to add weight

Summary
It's very easy to see why David DeCastro is considered to be the 2nd best offensive lineman in the 2012 NFL Draft. He possesses everything you would want from a guard prospect. DeCastro uses his size and strength to overwhelm defenders and move them where he wants. He is sound fundamentally which means that he uses good pad level and is able to create leverage in both the run and passing game. It is also no surprise how good Stanford's run game was when you watch him pull and trap block on a consistent basis. DeCastro isn't an elite athlete but he does have the ability to get to the next level with ease. In pass pro DeCastro does a great job of anchoring in and taking on an interior pass rush. He also possesses good lateral quickness that allows him to slide from side to side. There isn't very many weaknesses when it comes to his game. He could stand to add some weight, but that shouldn't be too big of a problem. Guards like DeCastro don't come around too often and it will show come draft day. DeCastro shouldn't last too long on draft day. He'll likely go in the early teens to a team like Kansas City, Arizona or Dallas. But don't be surprised if he goes into the top 10 to a team like Carolina.

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