The
Panthers always seem to draft well and
this year is no exception.
As usual, the Panthers picked good
football players. First-round pick DeAngelo
Williams and Richard Marshall, the
team's second-round pick, are both good
players who will make an immediate
impact.
DeAngelo Williams possesses incredible athleticism,
shows great balance and burst, and He also has great
straight-line speed and acceleration when getting
through the holes in the line. Has the ability to
run around or over tacklers so long as they don't
wrap up in time the big question with Williams
remains durability as he has been injured almost
every year...more
Marshall is a
good athlete with the size and
long arms to be very effective
in all types of coverage. He has
the quick feet to backpedal fast
and when he stays over his feet,
he can transition and close
quickly on passes. He has the
smooth, flexible hips to turn
and run without losing a step
and can stay with a receiver all
over the field when he maintains
his focus/concentration. He does
a good job of using his front
arm to break up passes and can
cut in front of the receiver to
make the tough interception.
Anderson is a
very good athlete with the
outstanding playing speed to
chase down plays all over the
field. He does a very good job
of maintaining backside
containment on plays away, and
when the quarterback boots back
to his side to throw to the
tight end, he is right there and
shuts down the play.
Butler is a good
athlete with the feet to slide
out easily to protect the corner
from speed/edge rushers and,
when he stays in shuffle, he can
maintain and eliminate his man.
Salley does not
jump off the film, but
physically he has everything to
be a good starting safety in the
NFL -- size, quick feet,
acceleration, flexibility and
playing speed.
King is a smart
football player who has been a
productive receiver. He has good
height for a tight end and the
hands and body control to make
tough catches.
Montgomery is a
player who is going to be
drafted because of his
size/speed ratio, but his
40-time is deceiving because he
is a straight-line player who
lacks good all-around
athleticism.
McClover is a
good athlete with the foot
quickness, agility and
explosiveness to consistently
get pressure on the quarterback
when he rushes the passer
aggressively.
