Brandon Brooks blows up his pro-day

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Brandon Brooks blows up his pro-day

With that size and athleticism, why is he projected as a G?

The scouting reports I have read describe somewhat heavy feet in space (understandable for a man with his considerable bulk; even though it's amazing that he can carry over 350 lbs without looking the least bit fat), but he's sufficiently stout to control blocks at the point of attack with the strength to drive defenders out of the way...better to use his raw power in a "phone booth" than attempting to mirror speed rushers on an island outside.

[BigRob]

Re: Brandon Brooks blows up his pro-day

More from Tony Pauline on Brooks:

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Hearing after today scouts say no later than third round with the second round now possible for Brandon Brooks

I think he would be a good late 2nd round pick. His short shuttle was the best among participating guards at the combine to which he didn't even get an invite.

[focosteeler]

Re: Brandon Brooks blows up his pro-day

does anyone have a link to any film on him? Im very curious to see some him in some games

[Chucktownsteeler]

Re: Brandon Brooks blows up his pro-day

Could be an interesting pick, would like to see more film.

C-town

[Chadman]

Re: Brandon Brooks blows up his pro-day

Here's betting he won't be within the Steelers first or second rounds picks. If he's there in the 3rd, maybe..

But his level of competition doesn't match with the Colbert-Tomlin Big Program/Big Production mantra..

[Steel Life]

Re: Brandon Brooks blows up his pro-day

With that size and athleticism, why is he projected as a G?

The scouting reports I have read describe somewhat heavy feet in space (understandable for a man with his considerable bulk; even though it's amazing that he can carry over 350 lbs without looking the least bit fat), but he's sufficiently stout to control blocks at the point of attack with the strength to drive defenders out of the way...better to use his raw power in a "phone booth" than attempting to mirror speed rushers on an island outside.

Whats being said is that he needs help with the technical aspect of the position...i.e. - he lunges & over-commits too much & whiffs on a lot of blocks. Also is said that his feet aren't that nimble & once engaged he has trouble peeling off to pick up stunts & blitzers.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Brandon Brooks blows up his pro-day

By Len Pasquarelli | NFLDraftScout.com
March 3, 2012

Last week, we documented the regimen of Miami (Ohio) guard Brandon Brooks, arguably the mostly highly regarded prospect -- almost certainly the best offensive line candidate -- not invited to the Indianapolis combine.

At his pro day on campus Thursday, Brooks may have cemented his status, and perhaps worked his way to as high as the third round, with a very solid audition for NFL scouts.

At 6-feet-5 and 346 pounds, Brooks ran a sub-5.0 time (scouts to whom The Sports Xchange spoke pegged it in the 4.98 range) and performed 36 reps in the bench press.

"A lot of people told me they couldn't believe I wasn't in Indy," Brooks said, "but who's fault was it [that] I wasn't there? Maybe it's all worked out for the best, though. Like I said before, it just made the chip that much bigger for me. Maybe I worked that much harder."

Brooks, who spent two months at the renowned API facility in Phoenix to prep for his pro day, will have an individual workout for scouts on March 8, and perform line-specific drills then.

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