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Ht: 6-1.5
Wt: 222
40: 4.49
| Date of Birth: |
08/06/1983 |
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| 2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: S |
Pos Rank: #7 |
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
 Closing Speed |
| Size |
| Tackling Ability |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Change of Direction |
| Instincts |
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| An imposing-defender, Wendling offers potential as either a conventional strong safety or as a two-deep defensive back. Needs to iron out the rough edges of his game and play with more consistency, yet has the tools to develop into a starter at the next level. |
| Biography: |
Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his
sophomore campaign. Led the team in tackles as a senior, totaling
78/1/4. Posted a career-high 89 tackles as a sophomore.
Pos:
Aggressive, smart defensive back with outstanding size/speed
numbers. Quick up the field in run defense, physical and works to
intimidate opponents. Resilient, stays with the action and plays with
a degree of suddenness. Instinctive and diagnoses plays.
Neg:
Does not cover a lot of area in center field and late getting to
the spot in coverage. Average ball skills. |
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