Steelers Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – TE Luke Stocker

By Jeremy Fuchs

LUKE STOCKER, TE, TENNESSEE

Triangle Numbers: 6-6, 253, 4.8

Scouting Reports:

Draft Countdown:

Strengths:
• Excellent height and good bulk with a large frame
• Soft hands and snatches the ball away from body
• A good route runner who knows how to get open
• Understands how to use size to his advantage
• Terrific concentration and can absorb a big hit
• Tough and isn’t afraid to work across the middle
• A strong runner who is a real load to bring down
• Willing blocker and does adequate job in that area
• Smart with nice instincts and overall awareness
• A leader and competitor with a great work ethic
• Is still improving and got better every season
• Is durable with a ton of high-quality experience

Weaknesses:
• Does not have the type of arm length you’d prefer
• Is not really an explosive athlete and lacks a burst
• Just average speed and doesn’t get much separation
• Won’t get down the seam or stretch field vertically
• Unimpressive leaping ability, body control, ball skills
• Isn’t shifty or elusive and won’t make tacklers miss

Sideline Scouting:

Positives: Good size… Heady… Good short area quickness… Good body control and balance… Runs reasonably good routes… Good receiver.

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