Ryan Palmer | Texas Scouting Report - 2009 NFL Draft Prospect

Strengths:
Good athlete...A solid frame...Fluid hips...Decent leaping ability...Very tough...Physical and aggressive...Willing tackler...Will come up and support the run...Great instincts...Confident...Nice program pedigree.

Weaknesses:
Does not have the height you look for...Small hands...Lacks elite timed speed and quickness...Not much of a playmaker...Will get physically outmatched at times...Durability is a concern...Upside is likely limited.

Notes:
Also ran track for the Longhorns...Played extensively in a backup role in 2005 and 2006...Took over a starting job in 2007 and 2008...Has a history of hamstring injuries...After a breakout junior season big things were expected from him in 2008 but he didn't come through with the amazing final campaign most were expecting...Will attempt to follow in the considerable footsteps of all the pro defensive backs Texas has produced in recent years...Could compete for a roster spot but he doesn't profile as anything more than a backup at the next level.

Career Statistics
Year	GP	TKL	PBU	INT	YDS
2004	RS	-	-	-	-
2005	11	8	0	0	0
2006	13	16	3	1	28
2007	13	79	14	0	0
2008	13	32	8	3	24
Totals	50	135	25	4	52