2010 NFL Draft Preview: Anthony McCoy

Anthony McCoy is a 6'5 244lb Senior Tight End out of USC. The former Trojan is considered to be the sixth best tight end in the 2010 NFL Draft and a four-star prospect by Scout.com. McCoy has the tools to be a successful tight end in the NFL.

Anthony McCoy's Strengths

1) Anthony was coached at USC by Pete Carroll now the Seattle Seahawks head coach. McCoy in essence received NFL quality coaching in college.

2) According to Frank Cooney of CBS Sports, "some think McCoy has the potential to be the most complete player in this year's excellent class of tight ends."

3) Cooney states McCoy "has soft hands as a receiver."

4) Frank describes McCoy as a "ferocious and relentless as a blocker."

Anthony McCoy's Weakness

1) According to Chuck Schilken, "multiple sources are reporting that USC tight end Anthony McCoy tested positive for marijuana at the NFL scouting combine in February." This could appear as a character flaw. It could also be a dumb mistake and perhaps he wasn't knowledgeable enough to expect a drug test at the combine.

2) According to Cooney, "McCoy was declared academically ineligible to take part in the Emerald City Bowl." Again a mistake by McCoy you keep yourself eligible to play in the big games.

3) Cooney states Anthony "is slow off the line."

Anthony McCoy will be drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round

Anthony McCoy was probably slotted to be a third round draft pick in the NFL draft. However, testing positive for marijuana is not going to help McCoy's draft position. Yes, McCoy could still go in the third or earlier in the fourth. The Saint Louis Rams and several other teams could use a tight end. McCoy's value as a fourth round pick would be strong.

Sources:

Scout.com

Chuck Schilken L.A. Times Blog

CBS Sports