Brandon Spikes NFL Draft Scouting Report

Inside Linebacker

Florida

College Position:	Inside Linebacker
School:	Florida
Grade:	Senior
Height:	6-3
Weight:	250
Birthdate:
Draft Projection:	Third
Overall Rank:	Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank):	Inside Linebacker (4)

Draft Result Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round with the #30 pick.

Instinctive middle linebacker who will play alongside Jerod Mayo.

Strengths

Has tremendous football instincts. A natural born leader on defense
Solid understanding of pass coverage for a big linebacker. Returning for senior season helped Spikes develop in this area
Takes on blockers and holds his ground
Drives through ballcarriers and finishes tackles

Weaknesses

Great football player, but not the big time hitter one would expect
Lateral quickness can improve
Not a huge threat as a blitzer
Ran a 5.0-5.1 40 at his pro day. That is DT speed.

Articles

2010 NFL Draft Grades: AFC East by Chris Maier (04-28-2010)
2010 NFL Draft: At First Glance - Winners and Losers by Chris Maier (04-24-2010)
2010 NFL Draft: Winners, Losers and More Through Day Two by Chris Maier (04-23-2010)
2010 NFL Draft: Dan Wernery Plays GM for NFC Teams (Day Two) by Dan Wernery (04-23-2010)
2010 NFL Draft: Dan Wernery Plays GM for AFC Teams (Day Two) by Dan Wernery (04-23-2010)
2010 NFL Draft: Round 2 Mock Draft by Dan Wernery (04-23-2010)
2010 NFL Draft: 20 Bold Predictions For Day Two by Chris Maier (04-23-2010)
2010 NFL Draft: Five Bold Predictions (Wernery edition) by Dan Wernery (04-20-2010)
2010 NFL Draft: Fire & Ice Report: Brandon Spikes Tumbling by Chris Maier (04-01-2010)
Tim Tebow and the Florida Pro Day: How Did They Do? by Chris Maier (03-17-2010)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: DT, DE and LB by Chris Maier (03-01-2010)
2009-10 Bowl Game Preview: Alamo Bowl by Chris Maier (12-30-2009)
2010 Post-Thanksgiving Mock Draft - Two Rounds by Chris Maier (11-28-2009)
2010 NFL Draft: Mid Season Mock Draft by Dan Wernery (10-24-2009)
Feeling a Draft: Sam Bradford at a Crossroads by Chris Maier (10-20-2009)
Feeling a Draft: Ndamukong Suh a Candidate for #1 Overall? by Chris Maier (10-13-2009)
2010 NFL Mock Draft - An Early Look by Chris Maier (09-30-2009)
Conference Previews:SEC by Josh Moellman (07-28-2009)
2010 NFL Draft: Top 10 LB Prospects by Dan Wernery (07-27-2009)
Heisman Watch:Wide Receivers by Josh Moellman (07-09-2009)
2010 NFL Mock Draft - A First Look by Chris Maier (05-19-2009)
10 Reasons Tim Tebow will be successful as an NFL QB by Hunter Ansley (03-07-2009)
NFL Draft Bites: Surprise Returns Highlight Declaration Day by Chris Maier (01-15-2009)
BCS National Title Game: Draft Stocks to Watch by Chris Maier (01-06-2009)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) by Chris Maier (12-12-2008)
Updated Mock Draft! by Dan Wernery (11-20-2008)
2009 Draft: Top 10 LB Prospects by Dan Wernery (07-20-2008)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Pre-Season version) by Chris Maier (07-13-2008)

Mock Draft Results

Mock Draft Date	Round	Pick	Team	Draft
Apr 21	3	19	Pittsburgh Steelers	View Draft
Apr 19	2	11	Denver Broncos	View Draft
Apr 13	3	25	Arizona Cardinals	View Draft
Apr 5	3	19	Pittsburgh Steelers	View Draft
Mar 31	3	13	New York Giants	View Draft
Mar 22	3	19	Pittsburgh Steelers	View Draft
Mar 15	2	17	San Francisco 49ers	View Draft
Mar 8	2	14	New York Giants	View Draft
Mar 4	2	14	New York Giants	View Draft
Feb 21	1	15	New York Giants	View Draft
Feb 15	1	15	New York Giants	View Draft
Feb 9	1	27	Dallas Cowboys	View Draft
Jan 27	1	12	Miami Dolphins	View Draft
Jan 11	1	18	Pittsburgh Steelers	View Draft
Dec 14	2	3	Detroit Lions	View Draft
Nov 29	1	25	Dallas Cowboys	View Draft
Oct 25	1	15	San Diego Chargers	View Draft
Sep 30	1	18	Denver Broncos	View Draft