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Grade
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  • 5.27 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 34 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 35.5 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 108.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 7.75 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.72 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'5" Height
  • 316LBS. Weight

Overview

While the BYU offense is often characterized as a pass-heavy attack based on the success of junior quarterback Max Hall, the Cougars had the components to be one of the nation's elite inside running teams. Much of the credit is due right guard Travis Bright. Bright has the lateral quickness to hold up in the passing game, but his size and explosive upper-body strength are the characteristics that intrigue NFL scouts. Bright also showed the toughness required to make the transition to the NFL by making it back in time to start for his third season at guard, after suffering a broken leg in the bowl victory over UCLA in January of 2008.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Naturally large man with little extra weight around the middle. ... At least adequate initial quickness off the snap. ... Good initial punch to stun the defender and can latch on to sustain. ... Powerful run blocker; can generate movement. ... Aggressive and looks to help teammates if he's not covered and will pancake unsuspecting defenders. ... Rare weight-room strength; 540-pound bench press. ... Team captain. Negatives: Lacks the athleticism to block on the move. ... Lumbers off the line of scrimmage and struggles to break down and hit the moving target. ... Plays high, negating his strength as a pass blocker. ... Relies on his strength and size as a pass blocker and struggles to recover if beaten initially with quickness. ... Medical check on broken leg (which required the insertion of a rod for stabilization) from 07-08 bowl game.
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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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