Michael Pouncey Scouting Report |
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Michael Pouncey
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Michael Pouncey - Florida (HT: 6-5 - WT: 303)
Combine 40: 5.28 - Position Rank: 1 of 35
Positives: Athletic... Versatile, will get serious looks at Center... Good run blocker... Very solid drive blocker with good power... Good size and reasonably good strength... Can anchor well at POA, does a reasonably good job holding his ground... Plays with good power... Stays low and wins most battles for leverage... Holds up reasonably well versus bull rushers... Gets and maintains good hand placement... Plays with reasonably good leverage... Drives his legs on contact... Maintains good balance... Gets good push and can move the pile in the running game... Can pull and trap block well... Gets to the second level... Does a nice job breaking down in space and blocking on the move... Reasonably good flexibility and COD... Very solid pass protector... Good initial quickness, very quick off the snap... Explodes into his blocks... Good agility... Solid footwork... Very solid knee bender... Very solid lateral movement and slide... Possesses a reasonably strong base... Physical, hard worker, flashes a mean streak... Works hard to finish his assignments.
Negatives: Inconsistent... Slow to recognize stunts and delayed blitzes... More of a wall-off blocker in space than actual hitter... Can be beat by quicker three-techniques... Will lunge and lose balance... Doesn't keep his head up... Struggles snapping the ball, especially from the shotgun... Shorter than ideal arm length... Looked better in 2009 as a Guard, will get some consideration at Center.
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