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Lets see what our collection of draft experts think of Sims and his game, shall we?
ESPN/ Scouts, Inc. (Gary Horton): 9th-rated TE; 131st overall
Separation Skills: Average burst and doesn't show the ability to make crisp 90-degree cuts but fluid athlete for size. Shows some wiggle and savvy at the top of stem. Changes speeds and tempos breaks well. Throws upper body moves at safeties when attacking deep coverage. Excels at locating and settling into pockets in zone looks.
Ball Skills: Has some problems adjusting to passes thrown behind him but catches most everything thrown between pads. Appears to have big hands. They swallow the football on film. Can extend arms and snatch balls thrown above head out of the air. Former basketball player that knows how to use frame to box out and makes plays in traffic. Shows the ability to high point fade routes in the red zone.
Big Play Ability: Doesn't have the vertical burst of elite receiving tight ends but long strider with enough speed to challenge downfield. A bigger threat after the catch than frame would suggest. Not going to run away from NFL pursuit but light on feet and flashes the ability to make the first defender miss. Catches the ball in stride. Can lower shoulder and pick up yards after contact.
Competitiveness: Not a mauler that wears defensive ends downs with a relentless four-quarter effort but above average effort as a blocker. Tough receiver that doesn't shy away from contact and makes plays over the middle. Runs hard and fights for yards after contact. Turns into a defender and looks to make play after interception.
Blocking: Technique needs work. Can do a better job of sinking and changing directions in pass protection. However, can improve in those areas and already an above average blocker for the position. Quick enough to get into position and has he balance to sustain once locked on. Above average upper body strength and flashes a strong punch. Smooth climbing up to the second level and covering linebackers. Does an excellent job of cutting off backside and creating cutback lanes.
Intangibles: Has reportedly matured during time at Michigan State. However, suspended for the 2010 season for his role in a crime ring that stole more than 100 laptops from the Detroit Public Schools. Pleaded guilty in September of 2010 to receiving and concealing stolen property and was sentenced to one year of probation and 15 hours of community service. Reinstated in March of 2011.
National Football Post (Russ Lande): 7th-rated TE; 110th overall
Strengths: To say that Sims "looks the part of an NFL TE" would be a drastic
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2013...013-draft-targets-michigan-state-te-dion-sims
ESPN/ Scouts, Inc. (Gary Horton): 9th-rated TE; 131st overall
Separation Skills: Average burst and doesn't show the ability to make crisp 90-degree cuts but fluid athlete for size. Shows some wiggle and savvy at the top of stem. Changes speeds and tempos breaks well. Throws upper body moves at safeties when attacking deep coverage. Excels at locating and settling into pockets in zone looks.
Ball Skills: Has some problems adjusting to passes thrown behind him but catches most everything thrown between pads. Appears to have big hands. They swallow the football on film. Can extend arms and snatch balls thrown above head out of the air. Former basketball player that knows how to use frame to box out and makes plays in traffic. Shows the ability to high point fade routes in the red zone.
Big Play Ability: Doesn't have the vertical burst of elite receiving tight ends but long strider with enough speed to challenge downfield. A bigger threat after the catch than frame would suggest. Not going to run away from NFL pursuit but light on feet and flashes the ability to make the first defender miss. Catches the ball in stride. Can lower shoulder and pick up yards after contact.
Competitiveness: Not a mauler that wears defensive ends downs with a relentless four-quarter effort but above average effort as a blocker. Tough receiver that doesn't shy away from contact and makes plays over the middle. Runs hard and fights for yards after contact. Turns into a defender and looks to make play after interception.
Blocking: Technique needs work. Can do a better job of sinking and changing directions in pass protection. However, can improve in those areas and already an above average blocker for the position. Quick enough to get into position and has he balance to sustain once locked on. Above average upper body strength and flashes a strong punch. Smooth climbing up to the second level and covering linebackers. Does an excellent job of cutting off backside and creating cutback lanes.
Intangibles: Has reportedly matured during time at Michigan State. However, suspended for the 2010 season for his role in a crime ring that stole more than 100 laptops from the Detroit Public Schools. Pleaded guilty in September of 2010 to receiving and concealing stolen property and was sentenced to one year of probation and 15 hours of community service. Reinstated in March of 2011.
National Football Post (Russ Lande): 7th-rated TE; 110th overall
Strengths: To say that Sims "looks the part of an NFL TE" would be a drastic
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2013...013-draft-targets-michigan-state-te-dion-sims
