The Sporting News Draft Dish: Risers & Fallers at East-West Shrine Game practices.

[cowboyjoe]

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Draft Dish: North Carolina's Austin flashes dominant ability
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.ORLANDO—As players prepare for Saturday’s East-West Shrine Game, here are some prospect from the East team who impressed scouts and some who didn’t in Wednesday’s practice.

Good impressions

North Carolina DT Marvin Austin. Austin had an outstanding Wednesday practice. (AP photo) North Carolina DT Marvin Austin. Austin had an outstanding Wednesday practice. He was explosive off the ball and was consistently disruptive, particularly during the 9-on-7 period. He used his hands to disengage from blocks quickly. In one-on-one drills, he showed flashes of dominance as an interi again as well as the quickness to beat his man off the ball. He struggled with endurance, which may be a byproduct of being suspended for the 2010 season.

Richmond DT Martin Parker. Parker has a very thick build and is shockingly explosive off the ball. He has very active hands and feet and was able to defeat his man with a variety of rips and swims. He was easily the most consistent player on the defensive front.

Lehigh OT William Rackley. Rackley was a very competitive blocker Wednesday, using his length and punch to lock on and sustain blocks, particularly in the running game. He doesn’t have the classic size and elite athleticism of an NFL tackle, but he is a coachable player and has the attitude NFL teams covet.

Syracuse RB Delone Carter. Carter has a very thick build and runs aggressively through tackles. He shows good quickness but lacks breakaway speed. He looked natural today catching the ball out of the backfield and turning upfield smoothly after the catch.

Florida DE Justin Trattou. Trattou showed speed on the edge and effective hand use when rushing the passer. He wasn’t as effective against the run, however, as he struggled to consistently get off blocks.



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[RS12]

I like Austin alot even though he seems to come with some baggage.

 

[realtick]

I like me some Delone Carter.

 

[marchetta]

How good would NC had been if Quinn and Austin weren't both suspended for 2010?