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Topic subjectXavier Nixon, Florida (6'6, 321)
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2153739, Xavier Nixon, Florida (6'6, 321)
Posted by will_5198, Wed Mar-27-13 12:14 PM
Borderline starter at left tackle, with the potential to be a very good right tackle if he gained consistency.

He can be mean as hell as a run blocker, but doesn't show that drive all the time. Some games you get a guy who buries linebackers into the ground, other games he seems content to be a standing obstacle. It's not even a case "big game syndrome", as he had lulls against several marquee opponents.

I wish he'd be more dominant on runs, because his protection is flawed. The initial kick-out goes well for him, but his feet drag after that. Often he goes wide to compensate, plants, then gets eaten alive with an inside counter. He has the right build and looks good in spurts, but his foot speed may be too much to correct.

I like him in the right round, though (third or fourth). He may eternally frustrate, but even his inconsistent efforts are better than others' best.