2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: North Carolina DE Quinton Coples

Editor’s Note: As we get ready for the 2012 NFL Draft, we’ll be “meeting” some players who just might find their way to Buffalo come April. In this series we’ll take a look at possible Bills draft picks and break down their abilities and potential. Overview: This very talented but not super productive defensive lineman will be a hotly debated prospect for the next few months. He has all the tools. Will he ever put them all together in the NFL? Strengths: An incredible physical specimen with Great size (6’6, 272) and long arms. Very quick off the snap. Is effective at beating linemen to the inside and making plays. Does a good job against the run, using his long arms to keep blockers away to make plays. Solid instincts and recognition ability. Excellent tackler who won’t need help to finish off a ball carrier. Versatile enough to switch from DT to DE in college. Plays very hard and is clearly driven to succeed. Still some production despite facing constant double teams in his f...