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86722, Arizona vs. Iowa
Posted by will_5198, Mon Sep-20-10 05:33 PM
WR Juron Criner, Arizona (6'4, 210) -- Plays like a deep threat. Not sure if he has the talent to transition as one in the NFL. Gliding runner who moves faster than he appears -- on his long reception he easily ran past the corner, despite playing eight yards off. Still, I'd be shocked if he timed any better than 4.5-4.6 and his hands look inconsistent.

DE Adrian Clayborn, Iowa (6'3, 285) -- Stunningly ineffective. Arizona chipped him here and there, and yes they played a lot of shotgun, but most of the time Clayborn was singled blocked and completely neutralized. The only time he looked like a first-rounder was when the Wildcats lined up in traditional power formations; those instances he was dominant. He also chases laterally extremely well for someone his size, and his closing speed is scary, but this was a mediocre (at best) performance.

DL Christian Ballard, Iowa (6'5, 297) -- Played end, although I can see him put inside at the next level. Kind of sluggish for a 4-3 alignment, especially against a team like Arizona that spreads defenses out. Had a coverage sack (nice second effort rip move), but spent most of his time getting minimal push and waiting to tip a pass -- which finally worked on the interception. I actually think he was chipped/doubled more than Clayborn, if that says anything.

WR Marvin McNutt, Iowa (6'4, 215) -- He's basically a fade route specialist, as the rest of his game is comparatively weak. Sloppy routes with a ton of wasted motion. Doesn't have an explosive release and his athleticism is average. Indifferent to blocking and subbed out in one-receiver packages despite being the Hawkeyes' biggest receiver. His two highlight catches showed how dangerous he can be when it comes to jump balls in traffic, but that skill won't compensate for the rest of his flaws in the pros.