NFL scout opens up about Stanford prospects

by Dan Kadar on Feb 13, 2012 12:49 PM EST in 2012 NFL Draft

After Alabama, no team may have more players drafted in the first round this year than Stanford. After quarterback Andrew Luck, offensive tackle Jonathan Martin and guard David DeCastro are expected to be first-round picks. Tight end Coby Fleener may also flirt with the latter part of round one.

In total, the Cardinal will send six players to the NFL Scouting Combine next week. With that in mind, Ted Miller of ESPN.com got some thoughts on the Stanford players from an NFL scout. Here's his analysis of DeCastro:

"Good kid. Should be a good pro. I see the potential. How can I put this, he's supposed to be [one of the best interior linemen]. But it's all in the eye of the beholder. Everyone has their own opinion. I think the kid will be OK. But will he be an All-Pro? I don't know. He should be, if he works hard enough. He has to get his technique down. He just needs to stay on his feet a little more when he pulls. That's about it."

Click here for the scout's thoughts on Luck, Martin, Fleener, defensive back Delano Howell and wide receiver Chris Owusu.

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Ha

I’ve been saying this about DeCastro, and Martin for awhile

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by mob16151 on Feb 13, 2012 1:46 PM EST reply actions

I think Owusu will make some team very happy.

He’ll be drafted low but will work his way to being a starter I think.

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by dbcouver on Feb 13, 2012 2:25 PM EST reply actions

I find it amusing

Every year all the left tackles are deemed by scouts to be better right tackle prospects. Last year, some scouts said Solder, Carimi, and Castonzo were probably better fits on the right side. OK. That is fair.

But then what tackles were deemed to be good fits on the left side? These guys were better than the others coming out and they could not even make the grade.

Go figure.

At this rate there will never be any left tackles to come out of college ever. Unfortunately teams need to put someone there.

As a Vikings fan I would be more than happy to take Jonathan Martin to replace Charlie Johnson. I can live with that for a few years.

I will send the scout a fruit cake to ease his concerns and an autographed pair of worn socks from Charlie Johnson too!

by MarkSP18 on Feb 13, 2012 3:33 PM EST reply actions

But it’s all in the eye of the beholder. Everyone has their own opinion. I think the kid will be OK. But will he be an All-Pro? I don’t know. He should be, if he works hard enough. .

by ENsDad27 on Feb 13, 2012 5:55 PM EST reply actions