| James Carmon Scouting Report |
| James Carmon - Mississippi State (HT: 6-5½ - WT: 334) |
Positives -- Huge body, has the size and strength to play inside at the NFL level... Generates a strong punch at the point of attack; has good overall power and strength... Reasonably athletic for his size, his short area agility is underrated; also has long arms to get into the body of defenders and push
them backward... Has a massive 83¾" wingspan and can control defender once locked on... A converted defensive tackle, only played one season at offensive tackle; however, started at left tackle in the SEC, so there is some nice upside as he should continue to get better... Former basketball player; seems to learn quickly but it may take a couple of seasons to realize his full potential... He struggled a bit in his first year at a new position but is worth a late round pick; could spend a year on the practice squad as a developmental project.
Negatives -- Needs to control his weight, has been as heavy as 380 pounds but needs to stay at or around 330 lbs. to be effective... Very raw, doesn't play with good technique, plays too high and with marginal balance... Struggles to get low and maintain leverage, his height can be a disadvantage at times... Not very sudden, has solid brute strength but can be pushed back too easily for a man his size... Is slow footed, marginal lateral range and looks awkward in space, doesn't break down well on the move... Cognitive capacity may be questioned, a junior college transfer... Also missed some playing time this season with a leg injury, only has 10 career starts on the offensive line; he is a major project who will take a few years to fully develop and his lack of skill and quickness might necessitate a move to guard in the NFL.
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At Mississippi State -- (Official School Bio) Made the switch from defensive line to offensive line initially during bowl practices and permanently this spring. 2010: Played in all 13 games along the defensive front and on the field goal block unit... Earned three starts at defensive tackle... Posted eight total tackles on the season... Matched his career high with a pair of tackles against both Auburn and in the Egg Bowl victory... Credited with a pass breakup in the season-opening win over Memphis. Junior College: Rated nation's top junior college defensive tackle prospect by Rivals.com... Listed as the eighth best prospect in the country regardless of position... Finished 2009 season with 32 tackles and three sacks... Recorded three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over two seasons... Played for head coach Steve Campbell and defensive line coach Dorsett Davis. High School: Named all-state, all-metro and all county following junior and senior seasons... Named Metro Player of the Year in 2008... Helped lead City College to a 9-3 record during his senior season... Played for head coach George Petrides... Named to G&W; Recruiting Report Preseason Watch List prior to senior season. Personal: Born James Alvin Carmon, Jr. on February 21, 1989 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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