An intriguing athlete with NFL size and speed, Strong struggled until his senior season to make a positive impact for the Panthers. Developed into a legitimate receiving threat and an improved blocker after being known more in the past for his untapped potential and off-field indiscretions. Strong's improved maturity and production as a senior, however, as well as his obvious physical tools should earn him consideration in the middle rounds.

Positives: Rare combination of size and overall athleticism. … Good foot quickness and downfield speed for the position. … Flashes explosiveness out of his breaks to generate separation from the defender. … Soft hands for the reception. … Improved maturity on and off the field as a senior.

Negatives: Considered an under-achiever until his senior season. … Off-field issues, including being cited for harassment and criminal mischief. … Not the blocker his size and athleticism would lead you to believe. … Inconsistent effort, marginal explosion at the point of attack and too often doesn't sustain. … Has shown a tendency to add weight in the off-season.

All-Broward County and all-district honoree. … Two-year starter for perennial Florida power Plantation High. … Started at receiver as a junior and quarterback as a senior. … Threw for 1,330 yards and 17 touchdowns against just three interceptions as a senior. … Completed 63-of-109 passes (58%). … Helped team to a two-year mark of 21-3 (.875) and back-to-back district championships and Florida 6A playoff berths. … Plantation went 10-2 his senior season, reaching as high as No. 2 in the Florida rankings, and 11-1 his junior year. … Selected to play in the prestigious Broward-Dade County All-Star Game. … Rated one of the top 60 prospects in Florida by SuperPrep. … SuperPrep All-Dixie Team. … Played under Coach Frank Hepler. … Also lettered in basketball and track and field.

Darrell Strong, born 5/21/86, is the son of Sherry Phillips. … Has one brother. … Administration of justice major.