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Kurb

By Kurb,
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Easyt65 Newbie

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Tim Barnes

SI Grade

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Grading System

Position: C

Class: 5Sr

School: Missouri

Conference: Big 12

HT: 6-3.5

WT: 297

40 Time: 5.15

Biography: Full-time starter the past three seasons and awarded all-Conference honors as a senior.

Positives: "Tough, strong, small-area blocker who's been productive and durable on the college level. Blocks with good lean, keeps his feet moving, and immediately gets his hands into defenders. Anchors in pass protection, stays square, and turns defenders off the line as a run blocker. Blocks with a nasty attitude, keeps his head on a swivel, and does a terrific job leading the offensive line. Displays better-than-average footwork in space and bends his knees."

Negatives: "Lacks agility, overall blocking balance and struggles in motion. Stiff as a blocker, which hurts his ability to finish blocks."

Analysis: Barnes is one of the most underrated centers in April's draft and possesses the football skills to play and eventually start at the next level. He should only improve as a physically matures and irons out the rough edges of his game.

Projection: 4th

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Darvin Adams, WR Auburn

Analysis: "Adams made an immediate impact once he stepped in with the starting team as a sophomore and has proven to be a big play receiver who makes tough catches down the field. He possesses the skills, both athletic and football, to be a productive third receiver in the NFL and should see action as a rookie this fall."

Projection: 4th

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Schuylar Oordt, TE Northern Iowa

Analysis: Oordt is a sensational athlete who struggled to see consistent starting action at Northern Iowa due to the depth of talent in the program. He's a top developmental prospect who should see the field early in his NFL career as a second tight end and eventually grow to the top man on the depth chart.

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