2009 NFL Draft - Eric Wood Scouting Report
by Clint Clearwater
NFL Draft Analyst


Prospect:  Eric Wood, C, Louisville
Ht: 6’4 Wt: 310 40: 5.17

Strengths: Tough, hard worker, and a great run blocker.  Uses hands extremely well and loves to punish defenders into the ground.  Decent feet quickness for run blocking and a good stance which leads to a great base.  49 consecutive starts.  Big and strong, he bench 225 lbs 30 times at the combine.  Loves to throw defenders to the ground.   

Weaknesses: Often is beat when asked to do slide protection.  Not a good pass blocker. Does not have quick enough feet to keep up with faster defensive ends or tackles.  Strictly an interior lineman.

Summary: As an interior lineman, Eric Wood is a monster.  He is tough, mean and strong.  He will be a great guard or center in the NFL.  He uses his hands to drive defenders in the ground.  He needs to learn to pass block better to be a better overall prospect.  He is a great competitor.  Can't teach experience, which Wood has.

Draft Projection: Late 2nd - early 3rd round


Last updated - 3/21/09


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