Prospect profile: O’Brien Schofield, OLB, Wisconsin
Article By Unknown on 24th February, 2010
Sporting News Pro Football War Room
Sporting News' Pro Football War Room has hundreds of player evaluations in preparation for the 2010 NFL draft. Here is a capsule look at prospect O'Brien Schofield:
A knee injury has slowed O'Brien Schofield in his journey to the NFL. NFL position: OLB
Height: 6-2 1/8
Weight: 238
40 time: 4.82
Current projection: Fourth-round pick
Against inside runs: Plays with strong hands and is a good anchor at the point of attack. Struggles some against double-teams because of a lack of bulk. Quickly sheds one-on-one blocks along the line. Gets bounced around some within the box.
Against outside runs: Shows good instincts, pursuit angles and speed. Quickly sheds blocks in lateral pursuit and shows a definite burst to close. Is quick and explosive when in backside pursuit.
Blitz/coverage: An explosive pass rusher from a three-point or upright stance. Lacks experience dropping into coverage but has the athletic ability, speed and quickness to be effective in that area. As a pass rusher, can win with speed around the edge, a quick inside move at the snap or a strong rip/pull move. Also uses swim and spin moves at times but needs improvement. Is a quick, explosive player on stunts.
Run/pass recognition: Reads plays quickly. Shows excellent production against both the run and the pass.
Related Links Combine invitees: Defense/ST Lande: Defensive players who need to impress Player page: O'Brien Schofield Full draft coverage: Pro Football War Room Pursuit/tackling: Is an explosive athlete with outstanding range. Can really close to the ball on the move. Is a strong, consistent tackler. One of the few defenders who co...
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A knee injury has slowed O'Brien Schofield in his journey to the NFL. NFL position: OLB
Height: 6-2 1/8
Weight: 238
40 time: 4.82
Current projection: Fourth-round pick
Against inside runs: Plays with strong hands and is a good anchor at the point of attack. Struggles some against double-teams because of a lack of bulk. Quickly sheds one-on-one blocks along the line. Gets bounced around some within the box.
Against outside runs: Shows good instincts, pursuit angles and speed. Quickly sheds blocks in lateral pursuit and shows a definite burst to close. Is quick and explosive when in backside pursuit.
Blitz/coverage: An explosive pass rusher from a three-point or upright stance. Lacks experience dropping into coverage but has the athletic ability, speed and quickness to be effective in that area. As a pass rusher, can win with speed around the edge, a quick inside move at the snap or a strong rip/pull move. Also uses swim and spin moves at times but needs improvement. Is a quick, explosive player on stunts.
Run/pass recognition: Reads plays quickly. Shows excellent production against both the run and the pass.
Related Links Combine invitees: Defense/ST Lande: Defensive players who need to impress Player page: O'Brien Schofield Full draft coverage: Pro Football War Room Pursuit/tackling: Is an explosive athlete with outstanding range. Can really close to the ball on the move. Is a strong, consistent tackler. One of the few defenders who co...
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