Overview

Overview

An intriguing athlete with NFL size and speed, Strong struggled until his senior season to make a positive impact for the Panthers. Developed into a legitimate receiving threat and an improved blocker after being known more in the past for his untapped potential and off-field indiscretions. Strong's improved maturity and production as a senior, however, as well as his obvious physical tools should earn him consideration in the middle rounds.

High School

All-Broward County and all-district honoree...two-year starter for perennial Florida power Plantation High...started at receiver as a junior and quarterback as a senior...threw for 1,330 yards and 17 touchdowns against just three interceptions as a senior...completed 63-of-109 passes (58%)...helped team to a two-year mark of 21-3 (.875) and back-to-back district championships and Florida 6A playoff berths...Plantation went 10-2 his senior season, reaching as high as No. 2 in the Florida rankings, and 11-1 his junior year...selected to play in the prestigious Broward-Dade County All-Star Game...rated one of the top 60 prospects in Florida by SuperPrep... SuperPrep All-Dixie Team...played under Coach Frank Hepler...also lettered in basketball and track and field.

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Analysis

Analysis

Positives: Rare combination of size and overall athleticism. ... Good foot quickness and downfield speed for the position. ... Flashes explosiveness out of his breaks to generate separation from the defender. ... Soft hands for the reception. ... Improved maturity on and off the field as a senior.

Negatives: Considered an under-achiever until his senior season. ... Off-field issues, including being cited for harassment and criminal mischief. ... Not the blocker his size and athleticism would lead you to believe. ... Inconsistent effort, marginal explosion at the point of attack and too often doesn't sustain. ... Has shown a tendency to add weight in the off-season.

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Q & A

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

Game time player.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

My first touchdown and Beating WVU.

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

Colts.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

Pete Carmichael taught me to be who I am today.