Durant Brooks
P Georgia Tech
- 6'0" Height
- 205LBS. Weight
Overview
The highest-rated punter entering 2007 did not disappoint, winning the prestigious Ray Guy award as the nation's best. Guy actually knows the Brooks family, and has worked with Durant over the years. Durant's gross average of 45.1 yards per punt was fifth best in the Football Bowl Subdivision, but his 33 inside the 20 (more than half of his 65 attempts) and 21 fair catches were considerably more than the other punters ranked ahead of him.
Analysis
Strengths
Positives: Able to turn the ball over more often than any other punter in the draft. ... Adept at directional punting to his left or right. ... Can deaden the ball inside the 10-yard line with fair consistency. ... Holds for field goals and extra points, able to rein in poor snaps to get the ball down. ... Never had a punt blocked at Tech.
Negatives: Could achieve more consistent hang-time. ... Can be a two-step punter, but adds an extra half step at times, lengthening his delivery. ... Not tall or owning a great build, he will not threaten to bring down a return man in the open field.
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| Grade |
Title |
Draft (Round) |
Description |
| 96-100 |
Future Hall of Famer |
Top Pick |
A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 |
Immediate Starter |
1st |
An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 |
Eventual Starter |
2nd-3rd |
A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 |
Draftable Player |
4th-7th |
A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 |
Free Agent |
UDFA |
A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |