Prototypical

Not specifically Dolphins but fascinating and we could ask how specific Dolphins match up against the average and prototypical players.

Data is from 2013 so hopefully there haven't been any great shifts:



Here's the link where you can find further links from the author to where you can grab the app and data sheet etc - assuming the links are still live.

Here's a 2014 version of the unofficial NFL census with specific Dolphins data listed.


And this is from a 2011 Draft Guide on NFL Prototypes:

_________ OFFENSE _________

QUARTERBACKS
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 215 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.9 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Superior
Characteristics:
Toughness, Intelligence, Decision-making, Accuracy, Confidence, Work ethic, Leadership

WIDE RECEIVERS
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 185 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.5 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9.5”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Body control, Routes, Separation, Soft hands, Speed, Intelligence

FULLBACKS
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 240 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.75 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Average
Characteristics:
Toughness, Soft hands, Power, Blocking, Versatility

RUNNING BACKS
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 215 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.58 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Average
Characteristics:
Competitiveness, Balance, Vision, Speed, Versatility

TIGHT ENDS
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 250 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.85 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9.5”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Routes, Soft hands, Run after catch, Blocking, Intelligence

OFFENSIVE TACKLES
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 300 lbs
40-yd Dash: 5.2 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Superior
Characteristics:
Awareness, Balance, Recovery, Strength, Intelligence

OFFENSIVE GUARDS
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 300 lbs
40-yd Dash: 5.17 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Strength, Hand/Foot quickness, Intelligence

CENTERS
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 290 lbs
40-yd Dash: 5.2 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Superior
Characteristics:
Base strength, Hand/Foot quickness, Decision-making, Intelligence

_________ DEFENSE _________
SAFETIES
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 195 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.55 sec
Arm Length: 30”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Instincts, Intelligence, Tackling, Coverage skills, Range, Speed

CORNERBACKS
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 185 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.5 sec
Arm Length: 30”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Average
Characteristics:
Instincts, Confidence, Soft hands, Closing speed, Coverage skills

INSIDE LINEBACKERS
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 235 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.7 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Instincts, Tackling, Balance, Leadership, Decision-making, Intelligence

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 230 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.7 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Instincts, Athleticism, Range, Tackling, Intelligence

DEFENSIVE ENDS
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 255 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.75 sec
Arm Length: 32.5”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Explosiveness, Hand/Foot quickness, Strength, Intelligence

DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 295 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.95 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Average
Characteristics:
Toughness, Strength, Hand/Foot quickness

______________________ SPECIAL TEAMS ______________________
LONG SNAPPERS
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 250 lbs
40-yd Dash: 5.2 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Consistency, Snap velocity, Confidence, Intelligence

HOLDERS
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 200 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.9 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Soft hands, Consistency, Decision-making, Versatility, Intelligence

KICK RETURNERS
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 180 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.45 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9.5”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Decision-making, Vision, Balance, Gear change, Intelligence

PUNTERS
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 190 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.9 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Launch speed, Ball control, Hang time, Intelligence

PLACE KICKERS
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 180 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.9 sec
Arm Length: 30”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Concentration, Distance, Consistency, Confidence, Intelligence

GUNNERS
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 190 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.5 sec
Arm Length: 30”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Average
Characteristics:
Body control, Range, Closing speed, Tackling, Competitiveness