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Grade
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  • 4.65 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 22 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 31.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 117.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 6.92 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.23 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 11.29 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'6" Height
  • 235LBS. Weight

Overview

With all of the talk of quarterback Brian Brohm and receiver Henry Douglas, Barnidge was quietly the secret to Louisville's offensive success in 2007. While he isn't going to knock many defenders off the ball at only 230 pounds. Barnidge is a very reliable short- and medium-range target. His size, physicality and secure hands make him a quality security blanket option available on the draft's second day.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Good size potential. ... Long, gangly frame with lots of room for additional growth. ... Used in a variety of formations -- including the traditional tight end role, movement, out of the slot, etc. ... Reliable short- and medium-range route-runner. ... Uses his size well to shield defenders from the ball. ... Catches the ball cleanly, secures it and looks to gain positive yardage. ... Best attribute might be his reliable hands. ... Good timed speed and flashes the speed to challenge deep down the seam. ... Good effort as an inline blocker. ... Hard worker. Negatives: Has struggled to add and maintain weight throughout his career. ... Simply isn't strong or stout enough at this time to operate as an inline blocker in the NFL. ... Good timed speed, but is a bit stiff and struggles to generate separation.
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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.
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