Pat O'Donnell NFL Draft 2014: Highlights, Scouting Report for Chicago Bears P

Pat O'Donnell, P, Miami (Fla.) (HT: 6'4⅛", WT 220 lbs)

Chicago Bears

Sixth Round: 191st Pick

Height	Weight	Arms	Hands
6'4"	220 lbs.	32 1/2"	9 3/4"

40-Yard Dash	Bench Press	Vertical	Broad Jump
4.64 seconds	23 reps	30.5"	DNP

Positives

• Impressive leg strength and can flip the field when pinned deep in own territory. 
• Primary kickoff specialist during his time at Miami and Cincinnati. 
• Also worked as holder for field goal unit. 
• A good all-around athlete and has the build to remain durable. 
• Capable of making some tackles as the last line of defense on punt returns. 

Negatives

• Inconsistent accuracy on coffin corner attempts. 
• Struggles with hang time consistency, especially on shorter directional attempts. 
• Approach is somewhat slow and deliberate, giving defense an opportunity for blocks. 

Year	School	Punts	Yds/Punt	Touchbacks	Inside 20
2009	Cincinnati	7	37.9	0	2
2010	Cincinnati	52	41.9	5	16
2011	Cincinnati	63	43.8	8	26
2012	Cincinnati	59	41.8	6	23
2013	Miami (Fla.)	53	47.1	9	19

Personal Notes

• Played four years at Cincinnati then transferred to Miami as a graduate student for one season. 
• Transferred to Miami to be closer to his father who had been diagnosed with cancer. 
• First-team All-Big East in 2011 at Cincinnati. 

Chart created at nces.ed.gov

Overall

O'Donnell needs to develop the finesse of his game, but he has the raw leg strength to earn him a shot at the next level. His ability to contribute as a kickoff specialist could also make him intriguing to certain teams. 

Draft Projection: 7th round