Danny Watkins

Height: 6’3
Weight: 310
College: Baylor
40 Time: 5.36
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 1st-2nd Round

Overview:

Danny Watkins raised his stock significantly after he showed scouts what he could do at the Senior Bowl. He’s a tough player that projects well to a guard in a zone blocking scheme. He lacks the footwork and elite quickness to remain at left tackle in the NFL but he’s a solid run blocker with good strength that plays with good leverage. He’s older than most rookies (26), and he doesn’t have a lot of football experience so he may take some time to adjust to the NFL game. He should be a solid player in the NFL however.

Scouting Report:

Positives

- Good size
- Played LT for Baylor and did a good job
- Quick into his stance
- Has solid footwork
- Good anchor
- Has good strength and keeps his feet pumping
- Has a nice punch
- Plays with good leverage
- Looks comfortable pulling and blocking in space
- Capable of getting to the 2nd level
- Excellent cut blocker
- Has a mean streak
- Hard worker
- A lot of potential as a guard in a ZBS

Negatives

- Inexperienced
- Started playing football in 2007
- Will have to move inside at guard in the NFL
- Lacks the foot speed to stay at tackle
- Gets caught overextending if initially beaten
- Not elite in any aspect of his game but gets the job done

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 3.0
Pass Blocking: 3.0
Run Blocking: 3.0
Footwork: 3.0
Technique: 3.5
Mobility: 3.5
Mean Streak: 4.0
Pro Potential: 3.0