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Andrew Luck QB, Stanford |
6-4 |
235 |
9.0 |
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Scouting Report:
What I like...
- Exhibits natural bend at the knees and balance with his footwork in the pocket, is consistently in an effective throwing position.
- Possesses an impressive feel in the pocket, subtly moves away from pressure, keeps eye level down the field and isn't afraid to take a shot after letting go of the football.
- Is a very good athlete for his size, can hurt you with his legs on the move, takes good care of the football and knows when to take off.
- Is natural/coordinated on the move. Throws accurately off the boot-action game, generates good torque from the hips and consistently squares his shoulders into his target.
- Exhibits "plus" arm strength when throwing on the move.
- Possesses quick, nimble footwork when asked to reset and align his body with a secondary target.
- Goes through his progressions very well, can work his way quickly across the field and back to his check down man if need be, really does know where everyone is throughout his progression.
- Displays a natural rhythm/timing of when the football needs to come out and rarely is late, even when throwing to secondary targets.
- Is comfortable working from a variety of formations and getting his team in and out of plays/formations and creating favorable run/pass situations.
- Has done a lot with a little, doesn't have a real explosive receiving corps and routinely is forced to fit balls into tight windows.
- Is comfortable from under center, sells play-action game well, settles feet quickly and can throw in rhythm in the 3-step game.
- Has a better arm than given credit for, can spin the football cleanly and make all the throws needed with plenty of zip outside the numbers and down the seam.
- Is a competitor who has proven he can bounce back from adversity and take a team on his shoulders in crunch time.
- The moment never seems too big for him, always has a calm demeanor rarely gets frazzled.
- A bright kid who has worked hard to develop at his trade and will win games for you on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with his preparation.
What I don't like…
- Has locked onto receivers at times a bit more frequently this year compared to years past.
- Tries to get too cute at times with his touch on bucket throws down the field. Passes will hang on him giving defensive backs a chance to range and break on the football.
- Accuracy will get a bit inconsistent at times when asked to quickly step up in the pocket and throw on the move when being flushed due to pressure.
- Has thrown into coverage more often this year and tried to force more throws, likely due to his receivers' inability to consistently create separation.
- Trusts his ability to decipher defenses so much that he will throw blind back across the field at times to secondary options and not see defenders sitting underneath.
Impression: Doesn't have an elite arm, but is a "plus" in just about every other facet of the game. Is about as safe a franchise quarterback prospect you can find.
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Morris Claiborne CB, Louisiana State |
6-0 |
185 |
8.5 J |
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Scouting Report:
Possesses a tall frame with a thinner physique. However, looks a lot taller than his height numbers would indicate because of his long arms. Is an aggressive corner by natural who loves to play up near the line of scrimmage, sit into his stance and press off the line. Extends his arms well into contact and can really uncork a pop when asked to re-rout. Has a tendency to get a bit overextended into contact though and will shoot with the improper hand at times off the line. However, he really can be physical off the line and can consistently disrupt the timing of opposing receivers. Showcases natural foot quickness and fluidity to his game. Is quick-footed when force to mirror laterally and despite getting a bit upright at times laterally, is quick enough to collect himself, settle his feet and close on the football.
Exhibits impressive fluidity and balance for his size when asked to flip his hips and turn to run. Demonstrates a "plus" first step, can keep his pad level down out of his breaks and really track the football. Uses his length well to be physical with receivers down the field and exhibits the coordination to quickly settle his feet and attack throws at the highest point.
Does a nice job when asked to get out of his breaks on inward breaking routes. Is patient in his drop and again, can keep his pad level down, creating a good closing burst. Stays low and routinely manages to maintain balance and undercut routes underneath. Now, when he isn't asked to press off the line he does have a tendency at times to get a bit lazy in his drop and allow his pad level to rise, taking away from his initial burst out of his breaks and giving receivers the chance to gain inside leverage. Nevertheless he does have the ability to sit into his drop and stay balanced/compact with his footwork in off/zone concepts. Showcases a good feel reading routes off the line in off man. And because of his ability to cleanly flip his hips and reach top end speed quickly, he can be patient in his drop and isn't' forced to bail out of his back-pedal prematurely.
Showcases some toughness vs. the run game. Extends his long arms well into contact, can gain leverage and disengage from defenders trying to seal him on the edge. Isn't the most physical of tacklers, but is willing to throw his body around and use his length to wrap on the play. Takes good angles when asked to drive on the football and for the most part gets his man to the ground. However, I would like to see him get a bit stronger as at times he will slip off his target.
I love his mental make-up though. Will play on special teams, not only as a talented kick return man, but also on kick coverage units as well. Is explosive down the field, takes good angles and is a tough man to outrun.
Impression: The top corner in this year's draft. He's tall and long which allows him to play big off the line. However, he showcases the footwork, balance and quick-twitch ability of a much smaller corner out of his breaks. With improved technique he should mature into one of the leagues best.
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David DeCastro OG, Stanford |
6-5 |
310 |
8.5 |
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Scouting Report:
What I like…
- Sits into his stance well and exhibits a flexible lower half.
- Showcases good initial quickness off his frame when asked to reach defenders trying to shoot gaps on either side of him in pass protection.
- Keeps his base down through contact and exhibits natural balance when asked to slide his feet laterally.
- Extends his arms well, exhibiting good hand placement under the chest plate of defenders and sticks well through contact.
- Showcases quick hands when asked to re-set through the play and maintain leverage laterally.
- Rarely gets overextend/off balance with his footwork through contact. Showcases natural fluidity when asked to shuffle and slide, and with ease can push his man past the pocket inside.
- Exhibits plus range laterally, can re-direct cleanly and is tough to side-step/disengage from in pass protection.
- Keeps his head on a swivel, locates blitzing linebackers quickly and works well in tandem with his center.
- Has a toughness/mean streak about his game, demonstrates a passion and takes pride in finishing his man in all areas of the game.
- A dominant force in the run game. Exhibits a "plus" first step off the ball as an in-line blocker and showcases an explosive snap through the hips into contact.
- Displays excellent snap awareness, is routinely the first lineman off the ball and into contact.
- Extends his hands well at the point in-line and generates good power on contact from his upper body as well.
- Is a technician when trying to create a push in-line, gains leverage, keeps his base under him and can overpower/push bigger lineman off the ball.
- Sticks well through contact, exhibits a natural feel, understands angles and can walk bigger lineman away from the play.
- Showcases excellent range when asked to pull from the backside, has the ability to lead through the hole and eliminate defenders on contact.
- Displays "plus" body control/coridnation breaking down in space, gets around blocks quickly in order to seal through contact.
- Looks natural chipping at the line, generating a powerful jolt on the opposing down lineman and cleanly scraping his way into the second level to seal.
- Possesses the flexibility to drop his pad level and cut down defenders on the move.
- Is a guy you can run behind in short yardage situations. Fires off the ball low, there is a real explosive element to his game as he gains leverage and creates a push form his lower half.
What I don't like…
- Lacks elite anchor strength. Can be overpowered a bit at the point of attack vs. the bull rush.
- Would like to see a more violent punch on contact, displays good hand placement, but not a real jarring pop at the point.
- Can be unwound at the waist and get upright at the point of attack vs. bigger lineman working the bull rush, causing him to "skate" into the backfield.
- Will get a bit overextended in-line as he tries to finish, causing him to lose balance and will fall off blocks through the play.
- Lacks elite natural power in his lower half and if he loses off the snap doesn't have the kind of natural strength to simply overwhelm and create a push.
Impression: The best offensive line prospect I've evaluated since Maurkice Pouncey in 2010. He showcases the ability to get a push in-line and is a dominant move player as well. He's fluid/natural in pass protection and with a little more power in his base he's got the skill set to become on of the leagues best guards early in his NFL career.
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Trent Richardson RB, Alabama |
5-11 |
224 |
8.5 |
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Scouting Report:
A physically strapped together running back with a muscular lower half, very strong legs and chiseled upper body. Carries his weight well and is an absolute freak in the weight room. Possesses an aggressive running style and his combination of power and initial explosion is rare. The guy breaks about as many tackles as I've seen at the college level since Adrian Peterson. Showcases a "plus" initial burst when asked to press the hole, reaches top end speed quickly and runs with good forward lean. Exhibits natural bend in the knees when picking his way through traffic and showcases the foot quickness and fluidity to make sharp/sudden cuts at full speed and make defenders miss in tight areas. Isn't a dynamic make you miss athlete from a standstill position. However, he's patient when asked to set up blocks, exhibits impressive power/balance in his lower half allowing him to step through would be tackles and create a ton of yards through contact. Loves to create collisions and is the kind of guy who is going to shorten his shelf life in the NFL because of it. However, possesses the physical make-up to consistently run through arm tackles, run over defenders and keep the chains moving. Is also adept running from the gun. Sells the misdirection well, but likes to get his legs churning quickly up the field. Is also a much better perimeter runner than given credit for, accelerating around the edge with good bend and sharply putting his foot in the ground when side stepping a defender.
Has really improved his patience and overall feel between the tackles from a year ago as well. Does a much better job picking his way through traffic, setting up blocks and than accelerating through daylight, as opposed to simply trying out sprit and run over any defender in his path. Lacks elite top end speed and isn't a guy who can simply outpace angles at the second level. However, is still a big play threat because of his ability to make defenders miss and break tackles at the second level. Is much more agile/sudden than given credit for and will catch the football out of the backfield as well. Has the frame and toughness to hold his own in blitz pick-up and is a guy who can play all three downs in the NFL.
Impression: The best running back prospect I've seen since Adrian Peterson. His running style might limit his shell life a bit in the NFL. However, he's the kind of back you can ride like a rented mule from day one and should become one of the NFL's top runners early on.
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Michael Brockers DT, Louisiana State |
6-6 |
306 |
8.0 D J |
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Scouting Report:
Came to LSU as a 6-6, 255-pound strong side linebacker recruit. Has added significant weight since than and really filled out his thick, broad frame. Displays impressive lower body strength through his lower half, with a thick set of legs and strong bubble. Possesses natural bend when asked to sit into his stance for his size and generates an explosive snap off the football. Plays the run game about as well as any 6-6 prospect I have seen inside. Is able to keep his pad level down, gain leverage and sit into his stance. Showcases the ability to anchor vs. the double team as well, despite his size and is a bear to move off the football. Would like to see him do a more consistent job extending his arms into contact. However, has the length and upper body strength to extend through contact, overpower/shed the block and make plays off his frame. Is a solid athlete off his frame, but is better in tighter areas where he can use his length to wrap on contact. However, when he does extend his arms off the snap showcases the burst and athleticism to create a jolt and slip his man, allowing him to get into the backfield. Exhibits "plus" ball awareness and overall instincts for the game as well. Routinely is able to sniff out the screen game, locate the ball inside and make his way toward the carrier.
Now, is still developing as a pass rusher. Showcases a good get off burst and when he keeps his pad level down has the ability to gain leverage, extend his arms and use his long arms to shed. Showcases some nasty with his length in order to keep himself clean and shed. Also displays some natural body control and suddenness off the snap in order to slip blocks initially and get up the field. However, too often allows his pad level to get upright initially when trying to slip blocks on contact and through the play. He's so naturally powerful/gifted that he can still force his way up the field. But is easy to seal from the action and stick to through contact. Looks athletic enough to stunt toward the edge and displays some know how of when to work his club toward the edge; at times will even try to turn the corner. But again gets upright and will expose his frame. Uses his powerful club inside as well and can gain a step, but eventually pops upright in the process. It's just a matter of him learning how to be a more effective pass rusher though because he displays the suddenness/length and natural power to overwhelm initially on the bull rush and shed.
Doesn't have a ton of experience playing inside either. Is a redshirt sophomore who started only one year at the position and is still raw. However, he has displayed the willingness to put on the weight off the field and keep himself in good shape. Plus, he's an instinctive kid who finds the football. That tells me he puts in the work, has a passion for the game and will continue to get better.
Impression: He might be a little raw and could have used some more work at the college level. However, he's an NFL talent with "plus" upside but can also come in and play vs. the run at a high level right away. Should get looks at both the three and five-technique spots and in my mind has the ability to become one of the better defensive lineman in the NFL down the line.
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Matt Kalil OT, Southern California |
6-7 |
295 |
8.0 B J |
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Scouting Report:
What I like…
- Possesses a naturally broad frame and should be able to continue to add girth and get stronger without sacrificing much athleticism in the process.
- Is a natural bender who sits into his stance well and displays proper knee bend in pass protection.
- Is quick to set, gets out of his stance well and maintains balance even vs. speed on his kick-slide.
- Takes proper angles on the edge, never seems rushed and exhibits "plus" balance in his lower half.
- Displays very good range when reaching speed off the edge because of overall snap awareness and angles into contact more so than pure athletic ability.
- Keeps his hands up, is a compact puncher who uncoils his long arms well and exhibits good hand placement into contact.
- Showcases good change of direction skills on any type of counter. Is fluid in the hips and exhibits good foot quickness when asked to mirror.
- Displays a good combination of lateral quickness and balance through contact when locking out and sticking to defenders once engaged.
- Re-sets his hands well through contact in order to maintain leverage.
- Exhibits a "plus" first step off the football in the run game.
- Is routinely the first lineman moving off the football, takes a quick first step and uses his length well to get into contact.
- Displayed more of a mean streak in 2011, working harder to finish blocks and creating more of a push in-line.
- Exhibits excellent initial quickness and balance when asked to get around defenders on reach blocks.
- Steps and seals very quickly on the edge as well, taking excellent angles and keeping defensive ends from getting a sniff on runs designed to go through the B-gap.
- Looks natural/rangy pulling on lead tosses, getting into the second level and breaking down on contact.
- Possesses the body control to be patient into contact in space, gets his hands on defenders and sticks well through the play.
- Wasn't responsible for a sack given up in 2011 and has played at a high level over the past two years.
- Isn't afraid to compete for a job, was the reason the 10th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft OT Tyron Smith played on the right side at USC.
- Has good family blood lines, brother Ryan Kalil was a second round pick in 2007 and has started four straight seasons for the Carolina Panthers at center.
What I don't like…
- He needs to continue to add strength/girth to his lower half. Looks thinner through the legs and will have a tough time consistently anchoring at the next level at his given weight.
- Has a tendency to widen his base/footwork on contact in order to help him anchor. And will get caught a bit overextended in the lower half and struggle to quickly re-direct through contact.
- Also will widen footwork in anticipation off the bull rush and give up a step laterally at times because of his overextended footwork and lack of balance.
- Tends to allow his pad level to pop up a bit through contact in the run game. Doesn't keep his base/feet under him through contact consistently which limits his natural power in-line.
- Isn't the stickest of players through contact in the run game, will get caught playing straight-legged and fall off blocks after his initial surge.
- Isn't the most naturally powerfully in-line guy on contact. Generates a good natural snap at the point, but lacks the lower body strength to simply drive stronger defensive linemen off the ball consistently. More of a step and seal guy.
- Wasn't overly natural when asked to drop his pad level down at the line and cut defenders on contact, struggled to consistently get into their frame.
Impression: There are some negatives concerning his overall anchor strength. However, you have a "plus" athlete at the position with good foot quickness, natural change of direction skills who knows how to bend. Might need a year to get stronger. But has the skill set to play in year one and develop into one of the leagues better offensive tackles as he matures physically.
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Coby Fleener TE, Stanford |
6-6 |
244 |
7.5 J |
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Scouting Report:
A tall, athletically put together tight end with a leaner frame, but has the ability to add more girth as he matures. Is natural sitting into his stance. Fires off the ball low and doesn't waste any motion getting into his routes. Does a nice job exploding off the line and can get into his routes quickly. Is a good straight-line athlete when asked to run vertically down the field. However, it's his savvy that really makes him a tough cover. Knows how to use a subtle head/shoulder fake in order to set up defenders and does a nice job changing gears as well. Accelerates quickly down the field, tracks the football well and is coordinated enough to adjust. Also, displays good fluidity and balance on his sharply breaking routes. Stems his route well, is sudden/quick footed in tight areas and displays burst out of his breaks. Does a nice job using his strong hands and long arms well in order to separate vs. defenders who want to get physical. Likes to use their momentum against them as he gets them off balance and accelerates toward space. Finds soft spots well underneath and isn't afraid to work the middle of the field.
Isn't used a ton as an in-line guy in the run game. More of a motion/move tight end who looks natural in space pulling into the second level and hitting a moving target. Doesn't do a great job breaking down however, gets a bit overextend at times into blocks, but can reach defenders off his frame. Has the ability to gain leverage in the run game, but just lacks the great strength in his lower half at this stage to routinely get a push. However, his strength should improve with time. Displays natural balance in pass protection on the rare occasions they do keep him in and can hold his own reaching the corner and anchoring initially with some consistency on the edge when helping with the double
Impression: An impressive pass catcher who can win both down the field and underneath vs. man coverage. Has the frame and flexibility to develop into a solid blocker as well and looks like a future starting caliber NFL TE.
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Robert Griffin III QB, Baylor |
6-2 |
220 |
7.5 J |
Full Scouting Report |
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Scouting Report:
What I like…
- Possesses a natural feel for the game.
- Displays the ability to create with both his arm/legs when plays breakdown.
- Keeps eye level down the field when flushed from the pocket looking to create the big play vertically first.
- Can be a magician with his legs, making defenders miss and picking his spots to run.
- Exhibits excellent feel/coordination when deciphering when to throw on the move and despite being unorthodox at times makes everything look very easy.
- Is simply a natural passer who can throw from a number of body angles and release points with accuracy.
- Possesses excellent foot quickness, resets his feet instantly and can quickly balance himself and get rid of the football.
- When he sets his feet in the pocket generates good toque from his lower half and the ball really comes out cleanly. Spins it well on all levels of the field.
- Touch on bucket throws down the field is top-tier for a QB prospect.
- Is comfortable throwing receivers open at the second level and can fit the football into tight areas when he sees it.
- Has improved every year on campus as a passer. Is worker and a humble kid as well, not a "five car garage guy."
What I don't like…
- Isn't comfortable taking snaps from under center. Has some experience, but doesn't get much depth, wants to settle his feet too quickly and isn't natural off play action yet.
- Doesn't consistently stay in an ideal throwing position from the pocket. Gets upright and narrow with his base and will bounce around trying to stay in rhythm.
- Lacks a great feel going through his progressions at this stage, more of a one side of the field guy who when flushed can find secondary reads.
- Doesn't do a great job pre-snap identifying the blitz and locating the hot man.
- Gets inconsistent with his release point from the pocket at times, but mostly when rolling right. Will drop arm angle and at times looks to guide the football.
Impression: A "plus" athlete who can really throw the football, is a student of the game and is only starting to scratch the surface of his potential. Has as much upside as any prospect in the draft and looks like a future franchise signal caller.
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Luke Kuechly ILB, Boston College |
6-3 |
237 |
7.5 J |
Full Scouting Report |
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Scouting Report:
A solidly built athlete, but is a little narrow through the waist and doesn't have a ton of girth through his lower half. Doesn't look real muscular through the upper half as well. Regardless, the guy is just a football player. Is one of the best pure tacklers in the country and does a great job breaking down inside, lowering his pad level into contact and wrapping consistently. Showcases "plus" instincts inside vs. the run game. Keys quickly, is consistently getting early jumps on the football and showcases a little burst when attacking downhill. Does a great job extending his arms into contact when asked to avoid blocks and knows how to fend off blockers trying to get into his frame. Uses his inside hand well to keep blockers at bay once he side steps contact. Isn't overly shifty, but consistently is able to beat a blocker to a spot because of instincts, gain leverage and keep himself clean. Showcases the power to take on blocks in the hole as well. But, isn't overly long and opposing lineman will simply wrap him up and engulf on contact. Showcases a willingness to try to shed, however, is only average in this area.
Takes excellent angles in pursuit. Showcases the ability to instantly key on the run and reaches top end speed quickly. Doesn't have a great first step and straight-line speed is only average. However, plays faster because he routinely gets early jumps on the football, understands angles and has a little burst when he's finishing on the ball carrier. Wraps well in space, brings his legs through contact and knows how to get his man to the ground. Isn't the most powerful kid on contact and isn't going to force a ton of fumbles on contact. Is an above-average open field tackler as well. Lacks a little range, but shoots well into contact, takes good angles and routinely gets bigger/faster ball carriers to the ground, even if they gain a step.
Possesses a good feel in zone coverage. Keys wells, feels routes developing around him and stays low and balanced in his drop, allowing him to quickly change directions. Demonstrates the ability to re-direct and get out of his breaks laterally. However, doesn't generate much of a burst or first step. Is clean to change directions, but there is no initial burst that allows him to routinely make plays on the throw, as he forced to often just play the man. Gets average depth when asked to turn and run down the field with tight ends. But, lacks great straight-line speed (looks like a 4.8 guy) and the further down the field he's asked to run the more separation he gives up. Nevertheless, displays good ball skills and is smart enough to key quickly in the pass game and mature into an average option in zone as an ILB.
Impression: He's not the biggest, strongest or fastest of athletes. But he's instinctive, plays faster than he times, finds the football in all areas of the game and can really tackle. He's going to be a bit limited in coverage, but he's instinctive enough to play on third down in zone and should end up being one of the NFL's top tackling linebackers for years to come.
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Quinton Coples DE, North Carolina |
6-6 |
285 |
7.5 C U |
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Scouting Report:
A tall, long armed, athletic defensive lineman with a strong looking frame, he's pretty much how you want to draw up the ideal defensive end prospect. Played a lot inside on the UNC defense because of depth issues, and displays the initial burst off the snap and pad level to surprisingly hold up well inside. Has a tendency to get upright through contact at times, which will cause him to get washed out of plays sometimes. However, he possesses natural flexibility sitting into his stance and has good snap awareness, a great first step and solid consistency extending his arms and gaining leverage. Has the natural power to anchor inside one-on-one and is a bear to block through the play because of his length. He needs to do a better job disengaging quicker, at times is slow to react to the inside run, but certainly has the skill set to do so. Is a strong anchor player on the edge vs. the run game. He possesses the first step to threaten the C-gap, using a powerful club move in order to gain separation and keep his pad level down through contact. Is a powerful puncher and possesses the upper body strength to simply jolt offensive lineman through contact when he wants to shed. Plays the game with bad intentions in pursuit, his motor is a bit inconsistent, but he likes contact and works hard to chase the football and create collisions.
Possesses the skill set to simply not allow himself to be blocked for long, but he's still putting things together as a pass rusher. He has the talent to be dominant though, possessing a great first step both inside and out. Coils up well into his stance, rushes from a four-point stance, but rushes with his ball side foot back, allowing him to quickly eat up space and get toward the edge. He possesses the power in his punch to routinely jolt defenders and moves effortlessly laterally when trying to side step blocks and get up the field. Exhibits the burst to threaten the edge and does a decent job for his size dropping his pad level when trying to turn the corner. However he still gets a bit upright through contact, which takes away from his initial burst when closing. He doesn't quite know how to use his hands well enough in order to disengage initially, and is more just a puncher who has the length to create space and will side step. He needs to add more of a pass rushing arsenal to his game and certainly has the talent to do so. Can threaten gaps inside as a three technique as well, keeping his base down initially, and again works hard into contact in order to keep himself clean.
Was investigated by the NCAA about his attendance at a post draft party. Displayed some motor/passion problems as a senior, looked to be trying not to get hurt at times and wasn't always invested in the game.
Impression: Can be as good as he wants to be in the NFL. The game comes very easy to him and he can be dominant if he learns to use his arms even better to slip blocks in the pass game, but with more time I expect that to improve. The sky is the limit as long as he's willing to work at his trade and keep his motor running.
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