Scouting Sharrif Floyd

I suppose it's time for me to join everybody else and start giving my opinion of players that will be entering into the NFL Draft in 2013. I'm going to start on the defensive side of the ball, starting with lineman, then linebackers, then corners, and finally the safeties.

Sharrif Floyd, DT, University of Florida. 6-3, 303 lbs. Because he is a junior, his only official measurements will come at the NFL Scouting Combine, which is just a few short weeks from now.

Sharrif flashes excellent quickness off of the ball. He uses his hands well to penetrate into his gap and get into the backfield. He has good vision for a defensive tackle and is able to get off of blocks to make a tackle. He is susceptible to cut blocks because his eyes are in the backfield, however. Sharrif uses his hands well to stay clean and uses his quickness to beat Centers and Guards. During his junior season he lined at up at DE in UF's 4-3 but he didn't possess enough quickness or speed to beat SEC tackles. He is far more effective playing against interior offensive lineman. Sharrif displays good power and strength, and is able to hold his ground when facing double teams.

Sharrif needs to play with more consistent pad level. He has a tendency to get high off of the snap and when he exposes his chest he gets blocked. He is most effective when allowed to attack a one on one matchup. Sharrif has quick feet and understands how to run the games and stunts so often run by D Lineman. He understands leverage and pocket containment in the running game as well as when rushing the passer.

Overall Floyd has an excellent combination of talents. He is a single-gap interior defensive lineman who will be at his best when allowed to go against centers and guards. He could play either DT spot in a single gap scheme.

It's very difficult to project where players will go in the draft, but big men with Floyd's skill set don't generally last past the first 16 picks. With strong off-season workouts and interviews Sharrif could definitely be a top 10 pick.

Alex Gibbs' Zone Running Scheme

Alex Gibbs is synonymous with the zone running scheme. Everywhere he has coached the running game has been extremely successful. Here are the first 2 of 8 video clips of coach Gibbs working with the coaching staff at the University of Florida. This was early in Urban Meyers tenure there. It's pure gold, so enjoy! Click the links to see the videos on Vimeo. I'm still trying to figure out how to imbed the video into the blog post.

Alex Gibbs Wide Zone Part 1

Alex Gibbs Wide Zone Part 2

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