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Grade
51.0 ?
  • 5.34 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 23 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 27.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 102.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 7.58 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.59 SEC
    Top Performer
Blue Star  =  Top Performer
  • 6'4" Height
  • 32 1/8" Arm Length
  • 297LBS. Weight
  • 9 7/8" Hands

Overview

Cullen started for two years at Utah after earning the starting spot in his first camp after being the top JuCo prospect in the nation in 2010. He enjoyed a quick descent and development of his skills at Utah, and his potential is a key value to his draft-ability. He is a strong, natural lineman who looks comfortable playing from the tackle position.

Analysis

Strengths

Cullen understands how to play the position and looks natural in terms of proper angling, pad placement, and pass setting. Although rigid, he is an explosive mover and can easily chip an end before working up field to fit on a linebacker in the screen game. He is a smart mover in the open field and can fit on his blocks well. He has a strong anchor that has potential to develop and could even thrive if moved inside to guard where his height isn't a liability. Cullen has been a reliable run blocker for a productive Utah offense and has been durable since arriving on campus.

Weaknesses

Cullen isn't natural in terms of bend and flexibility. He relies on explosion and smart angles to be an effective blocker but isn't the most athletic prospect at his size and has trouble at times in and out of his stance to keep balance and maintain power and leverage. He likes to fit on his blocks and position well, and he is generally a good mirror player from this position. Cullen will struggle as a rigid, reactionary blocker in the NFL.
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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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