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2011 NFL Draft - FP Scouting Report

Patrick Peterson
CB
Junior, LSU
6'1" - 220 lbs

NFL COMBINE RESULTS: TBD




Analysis:

Peterson is the best CB in this draft, a stellar returner and one of the premier athletes. Speed with size. The 2010 Jim Thorpe Award winner.

Excellent in tight, man coverage. Good, but not elite in zone. Excellent route recognition, understands route strategies. Good hands. Plays aggressive without many penalties.

Very good hips, great for size. Very Good Ball awareness. Very good hands.

As a returner in 2010, 32 kicks for 29 yard average and 16 punts for 16 yard average and two TDs.


Areas of Weakness:

Needs to develop better skills against cut blocking in run support.