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Tackles |
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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 |
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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. |
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Rk |
Name/School |
Ht |
Wt |
40 |
BP |
10 |
20 |
VJ |
BJ |
20S |
60S |
3C |
WU |
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1 |
Glenn Dorsey, LSU |
6-1
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297 |
5.12 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
25
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8-4 |
4.80 |
-- |
7.52 |
-- |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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Hands |
Uses his long arms effectively to create separation |
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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 |
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Motor |
Plays
with a high motor |
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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). |
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Resembles |
Warren Sapp |
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Rk |
Name/School |
Ht |
Wt |
40 |
BP |
10 |
20 |
VJ |
BJ |
20S |
60S |
3C |
WU |
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2 |
Sedrick
Ellis, USC |
6-0
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298 |
5.05 |
36 |
1.84 |
3.07 |
30 |
8-8 |
4.74 |
-- |
7.79 |
-- |
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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.
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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.. |
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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... |
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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)... |
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Pursuit |
Shows good agility in pursuit, accelerating quickly to the
ball... |
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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. |
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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 |
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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... |
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Motor |
No info |
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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. |
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Resembles |
LaRoi Glover |
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Rk |
Name/School |
Ht |
Wt |
40 |
BP |
10 |
20 |
VJ |
BJ |
20S |
60S |
3C |
WU |
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3 |
Kentwan Balmer, No. Carolina |
6-4
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309 |
5.36 |
34 |
1.81 |
3.06 |
28
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8-6 |
4.83 |
-- |
7.64 |
-- |
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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.
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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... |
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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... |
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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.. |
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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 |
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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.... |
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Pass Rush |
No info |
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Hands |
Hand punch has become one of his better assets, using it well to
push and collapse the pocket... |
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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. |
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Motor |
Inconsistent Motor...looked
lethargic late in games) |
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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. |
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Resembles |
Fred Robbins |
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Rk |
Name/School |
Ht |
Wt |
40 |
BP |
10 |
20 |
VJ |
BJ |
20S |
60S |
3C |
WU |
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4 |
Ahtyba
Rubin, Iowa St. |
6-2
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313 |
5.21 |
35 |
1.75 |
2.97 |
27
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8-9 |
5.01 |
-- |
8.06 |
-- |
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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
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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Diagnostics |
Will lose sight of the ball at times when engaged... |
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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). |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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Intangibles |
No info |
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Resembles |
Pat Williams |
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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 |
-- |
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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.
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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... |
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Resembles |
Shaun Rogers |
|
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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 |
-- |
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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.
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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 | |
