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the good
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14279854/now-in-big-leagues-tcu-boise-rich-with-prospects
Skinny: A first-team All-Mountain West selection as a junior, Cannon primarily played right tackle in his first two years as a starter (2008 and 2009). This season, the 6-foot-5, 358-pound Cannon made the move to the left side -- after not allowing a sack on the right side last year -- and has impressed scouts with his agility, footwork and technique. Cannon's massive frame and strength give teams the option to play him at guard in the NFL, but the way he has performed at left tackle this season speaks volumes of his worth, and it could ultimately make him a first-round pick in the 2011 draft.
Bottom line: Cannon's move to left tackle and performance there have boosted his draft stock. Very recently he was considered a third-round prospect, due to being typecast as a right tackle who had a big frame and unknown athleticism. To the delight of scouts he's far more advanced athletically than originally thought and in turn could be selected near the end of the first round.
the bad
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/sto...h-tcu-boise-state-lack-highly-rated-prospects
Cannon (6-5, 350) is a huge offensive lineman with the size, strength and athleticism to play tackle or guard. However, he hasn't been consistent enough at tackle to convince us he can play there in the NFL. There is no doubt he has the quickness and athleticism to slide out to the corner in time to block speed rushers, but he is often late moving at the snap and has bad footwork. That combination causes him to struggle to get outside in time to protect the corner.
He also doesn't use his hands well, which allows pass rushers to jolt and defeat him too easily. He also can be driven backward into the quarterback's lap by bull rushes. He is not an aggressive, fire-off-the-ball in-line run blocker, but once he gets hold of a defensive lineman, he has shown the strength to get him off his feet to open the hole. Cannon has the size to be drafted higher than we have him rated, but he needs to improve his consistency. Projection: Sixth or seventh round
so whos right
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14279854/now-in-big-leagues-tcu-boise-rich-with-prospects
Skinny: A first-team All-Mountain West selection as a junior, Cannon primarily played right tackle in his first two years as a starter (2008 and 2009). This season, the 6-foot-5, 358-pound Cannon made the move to the left side -- after not allowing a sack on the right side last year -- and has impressed scouts with his agility, footwork and technique. Cannon's massive frame and strength give teams the option to play him at guard in the NFL, but the way he has performed at left tackle this season speaks volumes of his worth, and it could ultimately make him a first-round pick in the 2011 draft.
Bottom line: Cannon's move to left tackle and performance there have boosted his draft stock. Very recently he was considered a third-round prospect, due to being typecast as a right tackle who had a big frame and unknown athleticism. To the delight of scouts he's far more advanced athletically than originally thought and in turn could be selected near the end of the first round.
the bad
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/sto...h-tcu-boise-state-lack-highly-rated-prospects
Cannon (6-5, 350) is a huge offensive lineman with the size, strength and athleticism to play tackle or guard. However, he hasn't been consistent enough at tackle to convince us he can play there in the NFL. There is no doubt he has the quickness and athleticism to slide out to the corner in time to block speed rushers, but he is often late moving at the snap and has bad footwork. That combination causes him to struggle to get outside in time to protect the corner.
He also doesn't use his hands well, which allows pass rushers to jolt and defeat him too easily. He also can be driven backward into the quarterback's lap by bull rushes. He is not an aggressive, fire-off-the-ball in-line run blocker, but once he gets hold of a defensive lineman, he has shown the strength to get him off his feet to open the hole. Cannon has the size to be drafted higher than we have him rated, but he needs to improve his consistency. Projection: Sixth or seventh round
so whos right
