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David DeCastro Scouting Report


David Decastro Stanford Position: Offensive Guard
School: Stanford University
Class: Junior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 310
Draft Stock: Top 20. #1 Guard

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Overall

It's very easy to see why David DeCastro is the clear cut top interior line prospect in this years draft. He possesses everything you would want from a guard prospect, with virtually no glaring weaknesses. DeCastro uses his size and strength to overwhelm defenders, and move them where he wants. He is sound fundamentally, which means that he uses good pad level, and is able to create leverage in both the run and passing game. It is also no surprise how good Stanford's run game was when you watch him pull, trap block, and dominate on a consistent basis. DeCastro isn't an elite athlete but he does have the ability to get to the next level with ease. In pass pro DeCastro does a great job of anchoring in, and taking on an interior pass rush. He also possesses good lateral quickness that allows him to slide from side to side. There aren't very many weaknesses when it comes to his game. He could stand to add some weight, but that shouldn't be too big of a problem. Guards like DeCastro don't come around too often and it will show come draft day. DeCastro shouldn't last too long on draft day. He'll likely go in the early teens to a team like Kansas City, Arizona or Dallas, nut don't be surprised if he goes into the top 10 to a team like Carolina.