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Defensive Tackles

Charted comments are mostly drawn from NFL Draft Scouts.com narratives (shown in black) with comments from additional sources shown in different colors. BRS = Red Sporting News War Room = Orange. USA Today = Green Surefire Scouting = Purple. PFW - Blue
Pretty well set at Under Tackle. Gabe Watson fractured his kneecap in a freak offseason treadmill accident. New free agent pickup Bryan Robinson has played a little NT but is a tad light at 304. Don't be surprised if the Cards go trolling for a Red Bryant, Ahtyba Rubin or Frank Okam in the mid-late rounds.
Rk Name/School Ht Wt 40 BP 10 20 VJ BJ 20S 60S 3C WU
1 Glenn Dorsey, LSU 6-1 297 5.12 -- -- -- 25 8-4 4.80 -- 7.52 --

Pro Day - Ran the 40 in 5.13 and 5.12, had a 25 ½-inch vertical jump, 8-foot, 4-inch long jump, 4.80 short shuttle, 7.52 cone drill, and ran position drills. Scouts like his long arms, which measured 35 ¼ inches. Former NFL player Tim Krumrie ran the workout and he has a reputation of running lineman pretty hard… but he couldn't break Dorsey, who looked very good.

BRS (Gollin) - Usually, big dominating DT's bring with them a degree of baggage. If they have a non-stop motor, they're kind of smallish. Or if they're very big men, they "wear down in games." Both Dorsey and Sedric Ellis are examples of big guys who play hard to the whistle. Next to Chris Long, Dorsey is the top guy on my board.

The Sporting News War Room - Will be an impact player early in his career.

Surefire Scouting = Most decorated defender in LSU history. A talented, battle-tested veteran who will make an immediate impact in the NFL.

PFW - Is more creative and  naturally athletic than Dewayne Robertson and is worthy of consideration with the first overall pick.

Physical Has a thick upper body build that might lack ideal muscle tone, but he does compensate with good initial explosion and raw, natural power....Has a thick frame and while not sloppy, he does lack solid muscle tone, but does compensate with outstanding initial quickness and lower body strength...While he explodes off the snap, he has just marginal speed to make plays in long pursuit...Lack of ideal size might limit him to one-gap schemes
Strength Has become a physically dominant player who demands double-teams, as he does a good job in using his strength and explosiveness to close gaps and play with good leverage....Rarely gives up ground vs. double teams (usually only when he gets too high in his stance and leaves his chest exposed)...Has the brute strength in his hands to neutralize...Has the power to make explosive tackles and generates good pressure through a combo pass block, destroying fullbacks who get in his path...Has a strong lower body, but he needs to improve his base
Quicks/COD Shows good ability to redirect and make tackles in the backfield and has the initial burst that allows him to make plays to the outside...Shows good feet and body control working in space...Has the change of direction agility to make plays moving down the line...His acceleration is evident with his short burst...Displays very quick hands and feet coming out of his stance, plus the body control to recover when he out-runs the play
Initial Charge When he stays low in his pads and keeps his hands inside the framework, he generates a good surge off the snap and into the blocker, doing a stellar job of clogging the rush lanes and collapsing the pocket...shows quickness and explosiveness off the snap...Has the ability to create a new line of scrimmage with his initial step and is quick to gain advantage and shoot the gaps
Run Defense Strong inside run defender who consistently keeps his motor running, as he can make plays up and down the line of scrimmage...Has long, functionally strong arms and large hands to grab and drag the ball carriers down
Diagnostics Always seems to be in the right position to make the play, showing a good flow to the ball in the short area...Reacts well to block pressure and locates the ball quickly
Pursuit Does an outstanding job of making plays outside the box and down field...Will chase and make plays in short pursuit, showing aggressiveness and urgency working down the line...Lacks timed speed to give chase in long pursuit
Pass Rush Shows a quick burst to close on the quarterback or halfback from inside the box...for some reason, he fails to seal the deal on the quarterback (has only seven pressures in 51 games)
Hands Uses his long arms effectively to create separation
Moves Does not display an array of pass rush moves, but shows good burst on the bull rush...Possesses good club and rip moves, as well as a good bull rush...Separates in the open with good surge and has very good hand technique to control blocks and disengage...Does a nice job of using his quickness and change-of-direction to spin out
Motor Plays with a high motor
Intangibles Understands blocking schemes and has no trouble retaining plays, picking things up quickly....Plays through pain, evident in 2006 when he competed with a stress fracture in his leg, and in 2007 when he refused to sit out any games despite a knee injury and a sore back...Has a great work ethic and takes well to hard coaching...Good team leader who works hard in the training room...displays very good stamina (rare to see him run out of gas)....Has a good concept for taking pursuit angles...Leaves one to wonder if he can dominate at the next level or is a player who was covered up by the LSU gang-tackling scheme (Tiger defensive linemen in the past have not lived up to their college billing in the NFL).
Resembles Warren Sapp
Rk Name/School Ht Wt 40 BP 10 20 VJ BJ 20S 60S 3C WU
2 Sedrick Ellis, USC 6-0 298 5.05 36 1.84 3.07 30 8-8 4.74 -- 7.79 --
Pro Day - Ran the 40 in 5.05 and 5.07, had a 30-inch vertical jump, 36 reps in the bench press, ran position drills and kept everything else from the combine

Senior Bowl (TSN War Room) (Wed.) He was unstoppable on Wednesday, consistently making plays. He was beating offensive linemen with his bull rush and pass-rush moves.  (Earlier) -  Showing good explosiveness off the ball, Ellis consistently jolted and drove linemen back into the pocket. He was very active flying around and making plays

BRS (Gollin) - Strong enough to play NT (despite being a bit small) but more likely to become a Dockett-type low-pad-level penetrator in the pros. Definitely a Top 5 - 10 pick.

The Sporting News War Room - Blows up a ton of plays in the backfield because of his quickness and explosiveness, and his energy and enthusiasm rum off on teammates.

Surefire Scouting = A thick, powerfully built gap penetrating DT. Has great character and leads by example. His only drawbacks are minor injury concerns and his limitations as a one gap prospect. He should start as a rookie and enjoy a long, productive career.

PFW - Very strong, stout and explosive and could penetrate or occupy blockers. Ability to fit in a 4-3 as an upfield penetrator or as NT in a 3-4 will make him fit every defense.

Physical Has a shorter than ideal frame and lacks great bulk for a two-gap system, but is very effective playing the three-technique...Has good bone structure and while he might be at maximum growth potential he has thick thighs and calves and long arms with good muscle tone...Lacks the ideal size you look for in a two-gap defender and might be a better fit to play under-tackle at the next level, which will limit the teams that will put a high priority on his services (teams like Tampa Bay, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and the New York Jets play the system best suited for Ellis)...Has a compact frame, but he can't add any more bulk without having it impact his overall quickness...
Strength Has the strength to create a new line of scrimmage vs. the running game, and when he generates good hand placement he can hold ground at the point of attack and win one-on-one battles... Has good upper body power, but he fails to anchor strongly vs. plays directed right at him...Needs to maintain a lower pad level (showed marked improvement here in 2007), as when he gets too tall in his stance he narrows his base, which allows the physical blockers to push him off the snap...Has the valid upper body strength to separate, disengage and shed...
Quicks/COD Demonstrates the foot quickness, balance and agility to make plays on the move, showing above average change of direction agility and valid speed to pursue long distances...Possesses very good body control on the move and has the speed to make plays on the far side of the field...Locates the ball and reacts to pressure quickly, doing a nice job of adjusting to the action on the move...Shows the foot quickness and the lateral quickness to redirect and accelerate to the ball...Reacts to pressure with good body control and is quick to recover when he out-runs the play...and will generally stay in control while on the move, especially when shooting the gaps...
Initial Charge Runs with a normal stride and shows the ability to quickly accelerate off the snap...His suddenness and aggressiveness off the snap will generally surprise a lethargic blocker...Will usually play low with leverage...Has the sudden burst to gain advantage off the snap and Is a disruptive sort who can explode into an offensive lineman when he keeps his pad level down..
Run Defense More of a hit-and-wrap tackler, as he has the strength to take down the ballcarrier...Does a very nice job of getting under the ballcarrier, as he is quick to uncoil...Shows good explosion and strike ability behind his wrap tackles...Burst to close, but is more relentless than sudden in long pursuit...
Diagnostics With his keen feel for the snap cadence, he is not the type than can be fooled and drawn off side...Has valid instincts to locate the ball and plays with good alertness (very aware of blocking schemes)...
Pursuit Shows good agility in pursuit, accelerating quickly to the ball...
Pass Rush Shows intensity and desire to get the ball in space, closing on the passer with good acceleration...Can defeat pass schemes on the way to the quarterback, demonstrating that solid extra burst to close on the QB with good surge, desire and second effort.
Hands Shows good strength in his bull rush, using his hands well...Alert to the location of the ball when rushing the quarterback and has the strong, quick hands to control and shed blockers with authority...Uses his hands, along with quickness and leverage, to redirect and is very good in attempts to stack
Moves Has a variety of counter moves and uses his hands with good effectiveness to shed...Has the ability to grab and rip, whether as a pass rusher or vs. run blockers...
Motor No info
Intangibles Adequate student in the class room, but does a good job taking plays from the chalkboard to the playing field...Likes to train and does everything the coaches ask...Will play through pain and does so with good intensity...Has had some leg injuries (left ankle fracture in 2003, right knee torn cartilage in 2006) that robbed him of some of the explosiveness he showed as a prep player...Field smart player, but his adequate academics might indicate he would need time to digest a complicated playbook.
Resembles LaRoi Glover
Rk Name/School Ht Wt 40 BP 10 20 VJ BJ 20S 60S 3C WU
3 Kentwan Balmer, No. Carolina 6-4 309 5.36 34 1.81 3.06 28 8-6 4.83 -- 7.64 --
Pro Day - Ran the 40 in 5.11 -- ran just once and then said his hamstring tightened. Ran position workout and kept everything else from the combine. Reportedly looked good in the workout

Senior Bowl (TSN War Room) - (Injured and replacerd by Rubin). Prior to injury: Bulmer continued to show he is one of the more athletic defensive tackles in the draft with his strong opening day in Mobile. His quick feet and snap anticipation really showed, as Bulmer was consistently able to get a very good first step off the ball. He also displayed good competitiveness; his play got better and better throughout practice.

BRS (Gollin) - Some reports raise concern about his motor, but that may simply be a function of "Big Man/Double Team Disease." He seems to have outgrown that problem. The only other DT likely to be drafted in the first round, and if he is, it will probably be no higher than the 20 - 32 range.

The Sporting News War Room - Good athlete with the size and strength to become a difference-maker; however his production is not nearly as good as his potential. Figures to be overdrafted.

Surefire Scouting = At Senior Bowl, he weighed in 25 lbs heavier than his NC listed weight but carried the extra pounds well. Good explosion, agility, lateral movement and strength. Despite his raw talent and great measurables, he was an underachiever until his junior season (which raises a red flag). Is he a one-year wonder with great measurables? Or the real deal?

PFW - Balmer could develop into a solid player if he is willing to pay the price.

Physical Has a tall, lean frame with long arms, thick thighs and calves and room to carry at least an additional 20 pounds of bulk without having the additional weight impact his foot speed...
Strength Shows good functional power in his arms and hands to create separation, shed and maintain balance through the pile...Flashes adequate lower-body power when anchoring to neutralize the combo blocks (needs to continue his lower body development to compete at the next level)...Generates a forceful bull rush when he drives with his legs and executes hand swipes to create a surge off the snap...Has to continue to develop his lower-body strength, as he was efficient vs. isolated blockers as a senior, but struggled to hold his ground vs. double teams...
Quicks/COD Times his jumps to disrupt the pocket...His change-of-direction agility has improved to the point that he can come back fast from the low blocks to jump up and make the tackle...Has adequate range and lateral quickness to close on the ball...lacks the ideal explosion and flow to the ball to come off the edge and generate long pursuit
Initial Charge Usually shows a quick initial burst off the snap...not consistently explosive off the snap, but now uses his upper-body power to contain blockers at the line of scrimmage..
Run Defense Plays with good body lean and, when he keeps his pads down, he is effective at shooting the gaps and generating pursuit in the backfield...o longer overextends with his hands, keeping them close to his frame and the result has been more efficient ability to wrap and secure ballcarriers on initial contact...Fires low off the snap and maintains balance well while stacking up the inside running game (good on stunts)...Hits through the blocks, wraps and secures the ballcarrier when tackling, as he displays a good short-area closing burst...he needs to anchor better to prevent from getting uprooted out of the holes vs. running plays directed right at him
Diagnostics Has also shown better vision as a senior, doing a nice job of tracking the ball through trash...Has a much better understanding of blocking schemes as a senior and showed little hesitation diagnosing the plays to string the action wide...
Pursuit Displays good effort in his lateral pursuit...Has the motor (inconsistent, though) to make plays in pursuit working down the line...as functional quickness for some long pursuit...tends to not pursue the ball for distance....
Pass Rush No info
Hands Hand punch has become one of his better assets, using it well to push and collapse the pocket...
Moves Has developed strong rip moves to penetrate, locate and flush out the quarterback...Developing counter moves to gain advantage...Gives up the battle early with the blocker if his initial move does not work.
Motor Inconsistent Motor...looked lethargic late in games)
Intangibles Concentration tends to drift and this can result in him being late coming off the snap...Consistency has been lacking from his game, but it is sometimes hidden by his raw talent....Has developed better work habits, but must be monitored, as he needs to be prodded to do the little extras in the training room and practices...Improved in these areas as a senior, but is still a work in progress.
Resembles Fred Robbins
Rk Name/School Ht Wt 40 BP 10 20 VJ BJ 20S 60S 3C WU
4 Ahtyba Rubin, Iowa St. 6-2 313 5.21 35 1.75 2.97 27 8-9 5.01 -- 8.06 --
Pro Day -  Ran position workout only and kept all his numbers from the combine.

Senior Bowl (TSN War Room) - Last minute replacement for Balmer. East - West Game - Star.

BRS (Gollin) - A possible Cardinal target currently flying below the radar. The Cards may want some insurance behind Alan Branch and Gabe (Broken Kneecap) Watson. An example of a very big man who wants to succeed. If he should fall to the 3rd, 4th or 5th round - and depending where he is on Graves' board, he'd be a nice pickup.

The Sporting News War Room - DT's who don't pressure QB's tend to be written off, but Rubin consistently occupies blockers.

Surefire Scouting = Really opened some eyes during East-West and Senior Bowl weeks. Plays with good upper body strength...natural knee bender who gets underneath his opponents' pads. Potential NT who plays with good effort and shows a desire to be better. Unfortunately, he may have some stamina issues. Still learning the nuances of the position and has a nice upside.

PFW - A massive, thickly built space-eater who can clog the lanes and eat space. Too easily shut down by quick-setting offensive linemen and has bust potential

Physical Has a squat, but thick and wide frame with good chest and shoulder development, muscular arms, big thighs and thick calves with excellent arm length and large, powerful hands...
Strength Has the strength and hand punch to defeat double-team activity...Very strong when he sinks his weight and anchors, as he easily combats multiple blockers...
Quicks/COD Best when parking at the line of scrimmage and waiting for the action to come to him as he lacks the loose hips to get back into the action when he gets too aggressive and outruns the play...
Initial Charge Not sudden off the ball, but consistently gets a jump on the offensive lineman with his short-area burst...Needs to stay lower in his pads, as he can dominate and split double teams when he sinks his weight and fires low off the snap, but when he gets too tall and erect, he loses anchor and can be washed out of the play...
Run Defense Active and aggressive anchoring in the middle of the field, showing good efficiency in one-gap alignments...struggles to locate outside running plays, but is much more effective working in-line...Knows how to use his strength to control his gap and, when he generates quickness with his hands, he can shed and make the play....Has adequate explosion, but works hard through trash to make tackles vs. the running play behind the line of scrimmage...Delivers good force behind his hits, but needs to show better knee bend to get leverage...
Diagnostics Will lose sight of the ball at times when engaged...
Pursuit Not the type that will chase down ballcarriers on the outside (does not have the speed), where he is slower reacting to the ball (does not seem to see outside runs as well as he does when working in-line).
Pass Rush More comfortable as a bull rusher, as he has the functional short-area burst to penetrate (but lacks feet to seal the deal)...trictly a bull rusher, as he lacks suddenness or timed speed to generate long pursuit to haul down the quarterback...
Hands Fights and wins vs. combo blocks when he keeps his hands active....as a senior, he had much better technique when it came to replacing his hands and fighting to keep offensive linemen off his body
Moves Does not demonstrate an array of pass-rush moves...Showed improved arm and hand technique to shed blocks during his senior year...
Motor Hard charger who might lack quickness, but will battle until the whistle...needs to develop a better nutritional program and improve his stamina, as he will run out of gas and disappear late in games...
Intangibles No info
Resembles Pat Williams
Rk Name/School Ht Wt 40 BP 10 20 VJ BJ 20S 60S 3C WU
5 Frank Okam, Texas 6-4 335 5.27 32 1.85 3.10 27 8-7 4.66 -- 8.08 --

 Pro Day - Ran the 40 in 5.27 and 5.31, had a 27 ½-inch vertical jump, 4.66 short shuttle, and ran position drills.

BRS (Gollin) - Another very big man who turned it up in the East West Shrine game. So what would a team be getting - a guy who finally grew up? Or a guy who turned up the juice in order to impress the scouts but who will revert back to his old ways once he's drafted. Another possibility for the Cardinals if available at the right point in the draft.

The Sporting News War Room - A man-child who had a tremendous sophomore season but was not nearly as productive in the past 2 years.

Surefire Scouting = Endurance and conditioning are questionable. Has star potential but lacks consistency (a critical attribute for the DT position). Best suited to play in a 2-gap scheme where he can clog running lanes and occupy space.

PFW - Career underachiever. Waited until the East West Shrine game to show innate traits that never showed up at Texas - dominating one on one drills and showing great effort, strength and power.

Physical Has a thick frame with wide hips and waist, long arms and big hands (needs to get in better condition)...Has wide hips, but struggles at times to sink his weight due to a soft midsection (some belly, a little soft, but not fat or sloppy)...
Strength Takes advantage of his size (over techniques) to clog the rush lanes and push back the lead blocker...fails to generate his weight room strength to the playing field...Plays too high at the point and can be washed out of the play...
Quicks/COD Has good timing and a great reach to knock down passes at the line of scrimmage...Has problems maintaining a low pad level and lacks the knee bend and change of direction agility to give chase going long distances...
Initial Charge Fails to generate an explosive first step to surprise a lethargic blocker...Prefers to use his body lean to gain movement off the snap rather than driving through the blocker...Plays high in his stance and lacks leverage, but does use his body adequately to lean into the blocker and generate a short-area push off the snap...Best when stationary, waiting for the action to come to him...Can be late off the snap, but when he keeps his pads down, he is more effective at creating advantage that he will retain coming off the ball...
Run Defense Big-bodied player who engulfs ballcarriers on contact...Not consistent, but can use his hands well for blocker protection, keeping opponents off his legs...Best when coming off blocks to make inside run plays rather than try to chase down the action on the outside, but doesn't always play off block pressure well...Shows natural strength to lock up and drag down the between-the-tackles runners...
Diagnostics Not the most instinctive in recognizing blocking schemes or locating the ball...
Pursuit Will run and chase at times, but has limited lateral quickness, burst and speed to close...
Pass Rush Strictly a bull rusher, but can seal the deal when he gets a straight-forward, clear path to the quarterback...When he has the desire and sees the lane, he gets some push on the pocket ...Can be an efficient striker in closed quarters and he can level the quarterback with good collision or wrap technique...As a pass rusher, he lacks the change-of-direction agility and counter ability to win battles with finesse...Doesn't generate a strong push off the snap to collapse the pocket...Has a functional short-area burst to close, but his playing speed is too lacking, especially when he has to close on the quarterback...
Hands Has the strength to throw and jerk blockers with his hands, but needs to be more consistent...Flashes good hand usage and counter moves in one-on-blocks, but does not do it consistently..
Moves Has a decent rip/club move to push the pocket, but is not as effective doing it off twists and games...Best using his swim move and arm-over technique, but too often he plays his opponent chest-to-chest without working to shed...
Motor Not a high motor type and will disappear for stretches......Will tire early in games and needs a better conditioning program in order to play a full 60 minutes...Not an all-out battler and will shut down and get frustrated when his initial move fails...is known to throttle down when not involved in the play (needs to play until the whistle)...
Intangibles Smart player who retains plays well, but sometimes fails to take it from the chalkboard to the field...Hard worker who competes in the weight room and in practice, but must perform at that high level throughout the game...A team leader with a presence and can be vocal when it's needed...A tough, coachable player who is accountable and dependable and will play hurt...Has good size, but needs to play with more aggression...
Resembles Shaun Rogers
Rk Name/School Ht Wt 40 BP 10 20 VJ BJ 20S 60S 3C WU
6 Red Bryant, Tex. A&M 6-4 313 4.88 21 1.67 2.89 28 9-2 4.65 -- 7.76 --

Pro Day - Ran the 40 in 4.88 and 4.92, ran position drills and stood on the rest of his numbers from the combine..

BRS (Gollin) - Poor man's Frank Okam (though possibly more motivated) and another possibility to be drafted by the Cards  to add NT depth

The Sporting News War Room - Tough to evaluate. He has traits that can't be taught but too often is a non-factor. (Dominates when aggressive)

Surefire Scouting = A wide bodied 2-gap run stuffer who does not possess ideal speed or overwhelming athletic ability. Lacks stamina and may be best suited to play in a rotation. Seems to have peaked early in his career. Does not fall into the underachiever category (since he gives consistent effort) but has fallen short of expectations.

PFW - Bryant plays with a chip on his shoulder and with a sense of urgency. He is a massive size prospect.

Physical Has a well-proportioned, thick and muscular frame that has room for further growth development without having the additional weight impact his impressive quickness...Has long arms, adequate hand size, thick thighs and calves, showing solid muscle tone throughout, especially in his broad shoulders...With his wide hips and thick lower body, it is very tough for blockers to gain movement off the snap vs. him...
Strength Shows good power in attempts to disengage...Type that demands constant double-team attention from his opponent, as he is very hard to move off the line...When he plants his feet and settles in for a battle, he uses his low center of gravity to gain leverage and he keeps his feet free, demonstrating very effective two-gap potential..
Quicks/COD Demonstrates the lateral agility to push the outside running game back inside and the field vision to quickly locate the cutback lanes...Knows how to time his leaps to get his fair share of pass deflections at the line of scrimmage...
Initial Charge Clocked at 4.95 in the 40-yard dash, he carries his equipment well and generates good movement off the snap...Can surprise a lethargic blocker and slip past double teams with his burst, showing the strength needed to get a good push off his man...
Run Defense Has very good strength behind his hits and is an efficient wrap-up tackler with the long arms to engulf the perimeter runners....Because of his wide frame and brute strength, when he makes a collision tackle, he instantly stops the ballcarrier's momentum....Immovable object at the point of attack and is quick to hunker down and fill the rush lanes...Will generally attack the runner's outside leg to impede forward progress...In 125 running plays directed at him, opponents managed to gain just 89 yards (0.71 yards per carry)...will get a little out of control and miss tackles when operating in space...Quick to stack at the point of attack and uses his low center of gravity and strength to gain leverage and hold his ground firmly...Tough to defend in the short area when moving down the line and is very conscious of low blocks and how to avoid them...
Diagnostics Shows keen awareness to the play developing...not the type that will bite on play action or misdirection...Alert for angle blocks and traps, using his hands effectively to counter.
Pursuit Quick to find the football in pursuit...Has good pursuit ability in the short area, but despite his timed speed, he will labor at times when running long distances...In long pursuit, he will get a bit high in his stance and narrow his base. When this happens, he fails to keep his feet free and while he can get over trash, he will get a little out of control..
Pass Rush More of a run-containment type, but has the savvy and agility to slip blocks and wreak havoc in the backfield...Best when playing over the center's head or giving a good arm-over action to gain advantage over the outside shoulder of the guards in attempts to apply pressure...
Hands Very combative with his hands and has the strength to shock and control an opponent when he locks on...Keeps his hands active, even in tight quarter...
Moves Excels at neutralizing multiple blockers and has that hip shake you want when trying to execute counter moves...His quick arm-over action and upper-body strength let him consistently beat his blocker off the snap...Quick to fill the rush lane and shows good creativity and spin moves shooting the gaps....Uses mostly swim and rip moves, but with his hand strength, he should be more efficient when trying to club...must develop more pass-rush moves to become a threat..S
Motor No info
Intangibles Was called the team's "most important player" by the coaching staff, as they use his hard work as an example for the younger players to follow...Diagnosed with dyslexia, but has overcome the issue and does well both academically and in retaining plays...
Resembles Casey Hampton
Rk Name/School Ht Wt 40 BP 10 20 VJ BJ 20S 60S 3C WU
7 Trevor Laws, Notre Dame 6-0 304 5.15 35 1.75 2.95 30 8-6 4.50 -- 7.38 --
 Pro Day - Only ran position drills and kept the rest of his numbers from the combine.

Isn't explosive off the ball, and the offensive lineman often got hold of him on the defense's side of the ball. He did not shed blocks quickly and wasn't involved in the play consistently.

BRS (Gollin) - Senior Bowl performance boosted his stock. More of a Dockett type penetrator but doesn't figure to fill an urgent need on the Cardinals.

The Sporting News War Room - Grabbed scouts attention with a strong week at the Senior Bowl, but short, inconsistent DT's rarely develop into NFL starters.

Surefire Scouting - Strong, stout, gap-penetrating defender who plays with a non-stop motor. More than held his own during Senior Bowl week and will continue to do so at the next level.  Slightly undersized but more than makes up for deficiencies with his quickness, instincts and intense play.

PFW - Despite playing out of position as a senior (outside in a 3-4), he played very hard. Projects best inside in a 4-3 front.

Physical Has a shorter-than-ideal frame, but has a thick bone structure with long arms, large hands, wide waist and hips, thick thighs and calves, very good chest, shoulder and arm muscle development...
Strength Has outstanding strength, evident in his hand punch, and excels at using his upper-body power to slap away reach blocks on a consistent basis...Has the functional strength to anchor and is combative vs. combo blocks...Size issues hurt him when playing in the gap, making him a liability at nose guard...
Quicks/COD Plays at a low pad level, showing the lateral range to make plays down the line...Has the functional speed to pressure the pocket and takes good angles to close once he gains penetration...Despite his size, he would be a nice fit for the three-technique due to his natural quickness flowing to the ball, hand placement and lower-body strength that he uses to get off the snap to collapse the pocket...Plays quick, not fast...Does a nice job of getting his hands up to deflect passes or block kicks...Showed as a senior that he has learned how to throw a lot of motion at blockers to get a push off the snap...
Initial Charge Has a sudden burst off the snap...
Run Defense Lack of height causes him to get caught up in trash, losing sight of the ball when playing in a crowd.....Shows only adequate ability to control the line of scrimmage and anchor ...
Diagnostics Does a better job of reading and reacting to blocks and movement when he is on the move than when anchoring inside...When he locates the ball, he will flash good reaction and urgency to close on the play...
Pursuit Has the functional burst to catch ballcarriers from behind...gives good chase from the back side..
Pass Rush Showed marked improvement as a pass rusher, using a quick swim move to gain advantage over the outside shoulder fo a lineman...Quick enough to slant and has a nifty spin move when locked on...Takes dead aim on the quarterback once he beats the blocker off the line and has the burst to bend and close coming off edge (will struggle when having to shoot inside gaps and is better when on the outside shoulder of the blocker)....Does best on twists and games as a pass rusher and can generate a surge on the pocket...Is an adequate pass rusher at the "three" technique, but struggles inside as a zero- or one-tech bull rusher...Showed better ability at left end than inside in attempts to get in the gaps and disrupt the pocket...
Hands Is constantly working his hands to gain position in attempts to split double teams...Uses his hands effectively to control and shed
Moves Has a strong hand punch and does a good job with his swim move to slip past offensive linemen,..Likes to power through blocks, but has improved a bit with his attempts to maintain separation and get rid of the blocker with arm-over action on the pass rush...r inside...
Motor Physical bull rusher who plays with a non-stop motor...hen he chases from sideline to sideline, he refuses to give up on a play...
Intangibles No info
Resembles Kelly Gregg
Rk Name/School Ht Wt 40 BP 10 20 VJ BJ 20S 60S 3C WU
8 Kendall Langford, Hampton DT/DE 6-5 287 4.96 25 1.66 2.85 31 9-5 4.68 -- 7.73 --

): Pro Day - Had a 31-inch vertical jump, 9'5" long jump, ran position drills and kept all other numbers from the combine. Had private workout an