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8 |
Star Lotulelei |
DT |
1 |
Utah |
Sr |
6030 |
311 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Heart problems surfaced in a
combine echo-cardio test, and he headed home. Considered a Top 5 talent. Most
criticism in his direction involves his lack of penetration
skills, but he looks immovable as a big inside space-eater
in the right system. Has had weight problems earlier in his
college career.
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.14.
Combine - DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) - This
represented the first on-field workout in front of NFL
scouts for Star
Lotulelei, a playerprojected to be selected in the top half
of the 2013 NFL Draft. A heart condition detected at theNFL
Scouting Combine kept the defensive tackle from working out
in Indianapolis. His workout Wednesday could nudge him back
up draft boards.
Lotulelei measured in at 6-foot-3 1/4, 314 pounds at Utah’s
pro day. He ran the 40-yard dash (after being advised not to
run it, but doing so anyway since he desired to join the
rest of his teammates who were running), and recorded times
of 5.31 and 5.36 seconds. He had a 4.65-second short shuttle
and did the three-cone drill in 7.66 seconds. Lotulelei had
a 30-inch vertical jump and an 8-foot-9 broad jump.
Lotulelei performed 38 lifts of 225 pounds on the bench
press, which would have tied Lotulelei with SMU’s Margus
Hunt and Missouri Southern State’s Brandon Williams for most
at this year’s combine.
Lotulelei worked out Wednesday at
Utah’s pro day after seeing cardiologist Josef Stehlik, who
was recommended to Lotulelei’s agent — Bruce Tollner — by
the San Francisco 49ers. Lotulelei — who will continue to be
monitored for the next two weeks — still has to go back to
Indianapolis on April 15 for a recheck on his heart
condition.
PFW
Audibles - "...(he) has a 30-plus
(inch) vertical at 320 pounds. He's athletic and can run. He
can rush the passer. I think he will get better with
coaching at our level. They line him up as more of a nose,
but he is athletic enough to be a three-technique. As strong
as he is working half a man, he is going to create
pressure."
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Boasts
all of the physical traits to rank as one of the better,
more versatile defensive linemen in the NFL. Explosive burst
off the snap with the lateral agility and flexibility to
slip through gaps and ruin plays before they even have a
chance to begin. Strong, heavy hands to control his opponent
and the upper and core strength to simply rag-doll offensive
linemen. Thick, classic Polynesian build well suited to
anchoring against the run, making him a natural candidate to
play inside at nose guard or defensive tackle, as well as a
five-technique defensive end. Has a developing arm-over swim
move to break free from blockers. Locates the ball well /
good effort in lateral pursuit. Has only average arm length
but is very strong and can grab and pull down ballcarriers
seemingly out of his grasp. Has a short-area burst to close
on the ball and can generate impressive explosiveness as a
hitter. Seemed to step up his play against top competition.
Inconsistent. Relies too much on
his unique physical traits to overcome rather marginal
technique. Does use an elaborate array of pass rush moves
and had just seven sacks in 38 career games at Utah. Too
often is stale-mated when his initial burst and power are
contained. Shorter than ideal arms/ struggles slipping
blocks and only knocked down 5 passes at the LOS over his
career. Carries
extra weight around his midsection /played at more than 350
lbs in 2008. Will be slightly older than most prospects.
Compares to Kevin
Williams - offers a similarly dominant combination of
quickness and power and should one day rank among the
league's best interior defensive linemen.
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14 |
*Sheldon Richardson |
DT |
2 |
Missouri |
rJr |
6024 |
294 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
A trifle light, but mobile, agile
and hostile. Great motor. Can drop back in coverage.
Shoulder surgery in 2011. Academic suspension part of his
resume.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.89.
Combine -
Forty: 5.02.
Ten: 1.77. Reps: 30. VJ: 32.0. BJ: 9-8. Pro Day Forty:
4.88.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Richardson ran
the 40-yard dash in 4.88 and 4.89 seconds (topping his
official combine 40 time of
5.02). He did the short shuttle in 4.59 seconds and the
three-cone drill in 7.33 seconds. Richardson really
impressed the scouts on hand because he was informed by his
agent to not do anything at the pro day. Instead, Richardson
showed he was a competitor, willing to jump in and do the
workout. He was really good in the positional workout, and
it helped his draft status to work out. Richardson is going
to be a first-round pick (recent
mock drafts published on NFL.com project
Richardson going as high as No. 14 to the Carolina
Panthers).
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Naturally large frame with
proper weight distribution throughout his arms and legs.
Thick trunk conducive to standing his ground in
short-yardage situations. Quick off the snap with the burst
to slip through gaps before trap blocks can be effective.
Has a short area burst to close and surprising flexibility
to adjust and make tackles in space. Good balance and
recognition against cut blocks. Active hands to handcuff
offensive linemen attempting to get into his pads /quick,
fluid arm-over swim move and good strength to rip free from
his opponent. Excellent vision and recognition /can
disengage from blocks and put himself in position to sniff
out screens, draws, etc. and make plays. Coaches would
occasionally drop him back into coverage on zone blitzes...
terrific motor.. Closes quickly and with power, exploding
into tackles and showing good hand-eye coordination to strip
the ball away. Stepped up his level of play against top
competition . Has the size and athleticism of a future Pro
Bowl defensive tackle.
Had only had one dominant season
and there is some concern about how motivated he'll remain
once he signs a big NFL contract. Tends to stand up out of
his stance and lose the leverage battle.
More productive
rushing the passer, recognizing the dump-off pass and
pursuing from behind with passion than in sacking the QB...
Has struggled with academics …Also suspended for violating
team rules - reportedly for academics... Underwent shoulder
surgery following the 2011 season. Compares to Tyson Alualu,
- If NFL scouts are convinced he'll stay focused and
motivated once he cashes his first paycheck, his combination
of size, athleticism and high-revving motor could lead to a
shockingly high grade for Mizzou star.
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22 |
*Johnathan Hankins |
DT |
3 |
Ohio State |
Jr |
6027 |
320 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Has the heft to play NT. Good vs.
run. Attracts double teams. Weight may be an issue. Ditto
endurance. Nagging knee woes. Penalized too much.
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.32.
Combine - Forty: 5.31.
Ten: 1.82. Reps: DNL. VJ: 26.0. BJ: 8-8.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Considered a
top-12 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, Hankins reminds people of
Cleveland Browns DL Phil Taylor. What hurt his performance
during the season was that he seldom came off the field.
It’s hard for big guys like this to play 65 or 70 snaps a
game. Hankins opted to only take part in selected drills
coming off his effort in the NFL Scouting Combine.
PFW
Audibles - "I liked Johnathon
Hankins. I didn't love him. He's productive flushing
protection and causing pressure more than he actually making
plays."
Based on
NFLDraftScouts -
Wide frame with the natural size to carry a lot of weight.
Excellent feet for the position with very good first step
quickness and get-off burst. Fluid and rangy, dropping in
coverage at times and making plays up and down the line of
scrimmage. Looks smooth in space with flexible ankles to
quickly redirect his momentum. Tough run defender with very
good awareness and instincts, using his eyes to track the
play and body to force the issue. Will extend to shrug off
blocks and uses his hands to bully blockers, controlling the
POA and setting the edge when playing outside. Extremely
strong hands to secure tackles and finish plays once he gets
his hands on the ballcarrier.Can play inside or outside/also
plays on special teams. Eats up multiple blocks and
frequently attracts double-teams. Rarely left the field and
started every game the past two seasons..
Relies too much on his upper-body
strength and must learn to play with consistent leverage.
Uses his body too much and needs to consistently utilize his
hands and limbs. Doesn't always play smart (several
penalties). Tends to wear down throughout the course of a
game and give a streaky effort. Battled a minor knee sprain
the past two seasons, wearing a brace much of the time. Lost
15-plus pounds prior to his junior season and his weight
needs to be monitored to stay in shape. Compared to Brandon
Mebane - a tough run defender who can disrupt the pocket and
dominate 1-on-1 blockers, but at his best when not asked to
play every down.
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24 |
Jesse Williams |
DT |
4 |
Alabama |
Sr |
6030 |
323 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Wide body with excellent speed
for a 320 pounder. Very strong. Improving. Good short-area
quicks and agility. Mainly a space-eater; struggles as
a pass rusher. Needs to work on leverage and other
techniques, but could be outstanding for teams who like
their NT's to mostly plug the gaps and occupy blockers.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.94.
Combine - Forty: DNP. Ten:
DNP. Reps: 27. VJ: DNP. BJ: .DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Williams ran the 40 in 4.92 and
4.94 seconds. He had a 4.75-second short shuttle and a
7.79-second three-cone drill. Williams is originally from
Australia.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Has a naturally wide frame with
relatively short limbs, giving him the low center of gravity
conducive to holding up at the point of attack. Unbelievable
weight-room strength (600 pound bench press) that translates
well onto the football field due to his use of leverage and
surprisingly good technique .Has improved his use of hands
and has developed into a cognitive defender capable of
reading the action, shedding the block with heavy, active
hands and making the tackle in the hole. Has the length to
play outside as a five-technique DE, - which he did before
sliding inside to the nose as a senior. Good phone-booth
quickness and plays hard, competing to the whistle.
Alabama's short-yardage fullback .
Bit of a one-trick pony, lacking
the quickness & the agility to collapse the pocket as a pass
rusher. Must protect his knees better /susceptible to cut
blocks. Too often raises his pad level at the snap, negating
some of his power and making him all the more vulnerable to
cuts/has only moderate flexibility. Must do a better job of
getting his hands up in passing lanes as he rarely gets home
as a pass rusher (just three passes broken up in 25 career
starts at Alabama). Plays with good effort but lacks lateral
agility and struggles to knock down ballcarriers with any
room to maneuver. Compared to Vince Wilfork - Williams isn't
going to pressure the QB often but his size and strength
will make him a force in the middle.
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26 |
*Sharrif Floyd |
DT |
5 |
Florida |
Jr |
2025 |
297 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Some rate him in the Top 5 - 10.
Elite explosion. More of a penetrator than space-eater.
Improving each year. Raw as pass rusher and inside battler.
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.17.
Combine - Forty: DNP.
Ten: DNP. Reps: 27. VJ: DNP. BJ: DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Floyd didn’t work out at Florida’s
pro day on the advice of his agent and will run drills on
March 22. When you have 20 teams show up for the pro day —
including head coaches and coordinators — it’s probably in
your best interest to do everything you can to impress them.
Odds are a lot of them aren’t going to be there when your
agent wants you to work out.
PFW
Audibles - "...played end to help
the team and get the best players on the field, but that's
not what he is.. He's a penetrator...He didn't start playing
football 'til later in life. He didn't have a lot of
structure. It was not easy for him when Urban Meyer left. He
wanted to follow him to Ohio State, but he stuck it out.
..He's a workout fiend. He is going to test out really well.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Has a naturally powerful frame
with wide shoulders, a surprisingly trim waistline and the
thick lower-half conducive to anchoring as a two-gap
defender and run-stuffing presence in the middle. Terrific
initial burst off the snap, with the quickness to split gaps
or even challenge lethargic offensive tackles when he's
asked to line up wide. Uses his hands well to chop at
blockers attempting to latch on to his chest, ripping away
with a nice over-arm swim move. Good lateral agility to "get
skinny" through gaps with enough short-area quickness to
close on the ballcarrier. Made gains each of his three
seasons of collegiate football and could be just scratching
the surface of his potential.
Remains rough around the edges.
While quick off the snap, Floyd has a tendency to lose sight
of the ball and get too caught up in hand-fighting with
offensive linemen. (often stands up at the snap, losing his
natural leverage advantage, as well as his impressive
combination of burst and strength). Has great initial
quickness but may lack the sustained quickness to translate
into a consistent interior pass rush threat. Compared to
Corey Liuget -- Athletic, strong and capable of emerging as
a standout as either a 3-4 defensive end or 4-3 defensive
tackle/has talent and upside to virtually guarantee
first-round consideration .
|
33 |
John Jenkins |
DT |
6 |
Georgia |
Sr |
6040 |
359 |
1st-2nd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
An extremely huge human being who
has captured the attention of some Cardinal die-hards.
Immovable wide body with incredible size and strength. More
of a stuffer than rusher. Raji-type DT. Endurance concerns.
Versatile enough to play five-technique in addition to NT
and DT. 18 reps are not stellar for a big DT.
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.21.
Combine - Forty:
DNP. Ten: DNP. Reps: 18. VJ: DNP. BJ: DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) — Jenkins ran the
40 in 5.20 and 5.26 seconds. He had a 34 1/2-inch vertical
jump and an 8-foot broad jump. He did the short shuttle in
4.94 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.74 seconds.
Jenkins had an impressive workout.
DL John Jenkins ran solid 5.20, 5.23
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Built like a Coke machine and is
just as difficult to move. Wide frame with thick, strong
limbs. Good strength and use of leverage (generally) to hold
up to double-teams and create a pile. Surprisingly quick off
the snap and can split gaps to destroy plays before they've
even begun. Good lateral agility, balance to slide laterally
in pursuit of the ballcarrier to string out the play while
fighting off blockers. Keeps his hands active, with good
effort, strength and technique to battle his ways towards
the quarterback. Good bull rusher. Can simply drive
opponents backward. Locates the ball well with good effort
to the flanks. Slips off of blocks to grab on and drag down
ballcarriers attempting to slip past him. Very good drag
down strength.. Has lined up virtually all over the Georgia
defensive line. Long enough arms to potentially play the
five-technique role, as well as at NT or DT.
Not much of an interior pass rusher/. Is simply too wide not
get slowed down while squeezing through tight spaces /only
phone booth quickness.
Wears down quickly and will need
to be substituted often to stay fully effective in NFL
games. Allows his pad level to rise as he tires, (negates
his strength). Compares to B.J.
Raji -Jenkins' mass and strength are the most obvious of his
impressive physical characteristics, but his surprisingly
light feet and willingness to fight through blocks to
provide some interior pass rush could lead to a steady
ascent as the draft approaches.
|
45 |
Kawann Short |
DT |
7 |
Purdue |
rSr |
6030 |
299 |
2nd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Caught many an eye during Senior
Bowl Week. Strong and immovable, but also athletic. A
bit streaky. Not mean enough. Didn't work out at combine
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.16.
Combine - Forty:
DNP. Ten: DNP. Reps: DNL. VJ: DNP. BJ: DNP.
Pro Day
(Brandt) -
Kawann Short was
sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Short will work out on
March 25, which is a day before Notre Dame’s pro day.
PFW
Audibles - "I'm not sure I'd take
the Purdue guy in the first (round). He scares me even
though he had a lot of sack production (during) his career.
He reminds me a lot of Jerel Worthy, but he's more of a
mama's boy. He was raised by the women in his life."
Based on
NFLDraftScouts -
A large human being with a huge wingspan, using his long
arms to bat down passes (11 pass break-ups) and make plays
on special teams (4 blocked kicks). Can be an immovable
object in the middle of the field when he plays disciplined
and generates power from his lower body. However, he too
often gives a streaky effort and doesn't consistently play
with leverage.
Sees a lot of double-teams, but
scouts want to see more of a mean streak and less
passiveness. Has been productive over his first three
seasons, but there is also some negative game tape out there
While Short will
still be an attractive pro prospect because of his natural
size and tools, he’ll need to prove he can be consistently
more than just a space-eater to cement his top-50 status.
|
73 |
Sylvester Williams |
DT |
8 |
North Carolina |
Sr |
6025 |
313 |
2nd-3rd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Smart with nice size and speed. A
bit inconsistent. Work ethic and endurance concerns. Holes
in technique-set make him vulnerable to misdirection,
cut-blocks etc.
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.08.
Combine - Forty:
5.03. Ten: 1.72. Reps: 30. VJ: 26.5. BJ: 8-6.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Williams stood on his
combine numbers, and instead put forth an outstanding
positional workout. I think the workout was strong enough to
get Williams selected in the lower half of the first round (my
latest mock draft projects
Williams going No. 14 to the Indianapolis Colts).
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Naturally large, thick build.
Very quick first step and a lethal swim move (both arms, if
necessary) to slip past interior linemen. Varies his burst
off the snap, lulling his opponent into relaxing and can
make the explosive tackle behind the line of scrimmage
before the ball-carrier has had time to make his first cut.
Good bull rush strength. Can rip his arms free to disengage
with a quick, closing burst. Very good drag down strength.
Versatile. Asked to line up on the nose, defensive tackle
and even out wide, /holding up to double-teams. Improving
awareness vs. screens/draws. Good pursuit to the edge. Only
played football for five years / appears to be an ascending
player.
Struggles with consistency. Can
make the flashy play and then disappear for long stretches.
Relies on his swim move to slip past the defender but has
only average flexibility, which forces him to turn his back
to "get skinny." When doing so, he often loses sight of the
ball, helping his opponent create easy lanes, at times. Lack
of ideal flexibility and awareness also evident against
cut-blocks, /often knocked to the ground /only has average
quickness in getting back up to recover. Good pursuit to the
edge, but loses steam quickly and doesn't give much effort
downfield. Compared with Gerard Warren - has precisely the
combination of size, power, and burst to dominate the
middle. The question for scouts will be if he has the work
ethic to dominate consistently.
|
89 |
*Akeem Spence |
DT |
9 |
Illinois |
rJr |
6005 |
307 |
3rd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Big, strong and physical - but
short. 1.67 Ten-split suggests he;s quick off the ball. Pretty good speed and strength. Good run defender with room to improve rushing the
passer.
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.12.
Combine - Forty: 5.15 .
Ten: 1.67. Reps: 37. VJ: 30.0. BJ: 8-11.
Pro Day (Brandt) — He kept his
numbers from the combine,
but weighed 306 at the pro day. He also ran the short
shuttle, doing so in 4.60 seconds.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Physical tackler and powerful
hitter, with good range and mobility for an interior
lineman. Good awareness to find the running lane and halt
ballcarriers. Not much of a pass rusher but has good
experience. Must improve his leverage and timing meeting
ballcarriers at the line, and keeping his eyes level to
follow the ball and not take himself out of the play. Not
much of a pass rusher . Compares to Stephen Paea
- Like Paea, Spence
is a strong, stout run defender who has room to grow as a
pass rusher.
|
99 |
Brandon Williams |
DT |
10 |
Mo.
Southern State |
rSr |
6012 |
332 |
3rd-4th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Short. Strong. Good bulk. Thin in
lower body (top-heavy). Good arm length. Level of
competition in question. Can play outside too. Quick but
only in confined areas. Good technician. Not a natural pass
rusher. Seems like a good "cog" type who could provide solid
backup depth inside.
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.09.
Combine - Forty: 5.37.
Ten: 1.79. Reps: 24. VJ: 29.5. BJ: 8-6 .
Pro Day (Brandt) - Defensive
tackle Brandon
Williams weighed
in at 332 pounds, but stood by his
numbers from the NFL Scouting Combine. Due to a slight
hamstring pull and unfavorable conditions (temperatures were
at 27 degrees outdoors), Williams was held out of the
positional workout. Williams was one of three players to
participate in the pro day.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Broad-shouldered
and bulked up, especially in his upper body. Has the upper
body strength to shove opponents into the backfield and
disrupt plays before they even have a chance to begin.
Enough short area
quickness to slice through gaps. Longer arms (32 3/4) than
expected given his stout frame, which he uses well to keep
offensive linemen off him. Strong, heavy hands. Played NT
and a five-technique DE and has the length and awareness to
be similarly versatile in the NFL. Good recognition of
screens and draws. Surprisingly light feet and balance to
move laterally through the trash with enough phone booth
quickness to close. Good strength and aggression on
pull-down tackles. Gets his hands up in passing lanes /has
good hand-eye coordination and timing to tip passes.
Impressive week of practice at the Senior Bowl.
Disproportionately top-heavy build
and thinner than ideal lower body (which makes him less
effective vs. the run). While active for his size he’s not a
quick-twitch athlete capable of providing a consistent pass
rush in the NFL. Only phone booth quickness /lacks sustained
speed, effort to travel far. Must do a better job of keeping
his hands active/ remains blocked when his initial bull rush
or first step are handled. Compares to Antonio Garay, -
Williams' also had injury issues but wide body and strength
could make him a quality run-stuffer at the next level.
|
122 |
Jordan Hill |
DT |
11 |
Penn State |
Sr |
6012 |
303 |
4th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Effort guy.
On the light side. Agile. Plays
with low COG. Relentless. Smart. Good range. But not strong
- can be bull-rushed. Better in space than in traffic.
Sprained knee in 2012.
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.06.
Combine - Forty: 5.23. Ten: 1.75.
Reps: 28. VJ: 22.5. BJ: 8-7.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Hill kept most
of the results he posted at the combine, but did run the
40-yard dash and did the broad jump. He posted times of 5.06
and 5.02 seconds in the 40, and recorded a 9-foot-3 broad
jump. He also had 30-inch vertical leap, and was worked out
by a Penn State lineman coach.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Good lateral agility with quick
feet to sidestep blockers and knife through the offensive
line. Flexible body type to make smooth movements and a
quick first step when he correctly times up his get-off.
Plays low with natural leverage. Ordinary upper body
strength but active and strong hands and wrists.
Keeps eyes elevated at the LOS to get his hands on passes
(even snatched an interception in 2012). Good raw power for
his smaller frame / plays with a feisty temperament. Goes
hard on every play and can be a pesky player to block with
his nonstop motor and effort. Spark plug of Penn State
defensive line /. Plays smart./Rangy to make plays outside
the numbers.
Light in the pants and can be
driven wherever the blockers want. Short stature with
limited length and short arms, lacking ideal NFL
measurables. Lacks elite upper-body strength to overwhelm
offensive linemen. Must improve snap anticipation. Dangerous
in space and in 1-on-1 situations but not as effective in a
crowd, where he can get lost or pushed around (left knee
sprain, playing rest of the 2012 with a clunky brace).
Compared to Trevor Laws - Quick, undersized interior player
who project best as
rotational and depth player rather than a long-term starter.
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131 |
*Bennie Logan |
DT |
12 |
LSU |
rJr |
6020 |
309 |
4th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Well-built,
agile and fast for position. Functional strength.
Penetrator/pursuer. Good motor, but a bit lazy in
techniques (relies too much on natural ability)...endurance
concerns...hasn't improved as much as hoped.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.89.
Combine - Forty: DNP.
Ten: DNP. Reps: 30. VJ: 25.0. BJ: 8-8.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Logan had done a private workout
for a team earlier and pulled a hamstring. He did not run
but had a 28-inch vertical and 8-foot-5 broad jump.
PFW
Audibles - "LSU gives the 18
jersey to their hardest worker. They gave it to Bennie Logan
this year. He is a very strong plugger with a thick athletic
build. He looks every bit the part.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Stout
frame, thick lower-half and long, strong arms. Quick burst
off the snap to slip through gaps. Good upper-body strength,
with the functional strength to bull-rush guards and centers
deep into the pocket before ripping himself free to pursue
the QB. Explosive upper-body strength to shed blocks quickly
and latch onto backs who try to run past. Will use an
arm-over swim move with some effectiveness. Good lateral
agility to "play the keys" and pursue down the LOS. Good
hustle laterally.
Hasn’t improved as much as scouts had hoped. Doesn't use his
swim move often enough, simply resorting to his bull-rush,
which decreases in effectiveness as he tires and loses his
pad level. Gets caught up in the hand to hand combat at the
LOS and loses track of the ball.
Plays with a high-motor but too
often relies on effort alone
when his initial burst or push doesn't work, with few
complementary moves for a player with his experience.
Frequently substituted
in rotation, raising concerns about his readiness to play
consistently against better competition in the NFL. Compared
to: Brodrick Bunkley - the talent is in Logan to develop
into a legitimate NFL starter and perhaps even turn into a
standout. But, he'll need to develop a greater array of pass
rush moves to do so. Otherwise, his strength and effort
should be enough to help him carve out a niche as a solid
run-stuffing presence in the middle.
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146 |
Everett Dawkins |
DT |
13 |
Florida State |
rSr |
6027 |
292 |
4th-5th |
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.96.
Combine - Forty: 5.06. Ten: 1.73.
Reps: 23. VJ: 30.0. BJ: 8-7 .
Pro Day (Brandt) -
He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.00 and 5.02 seconds. He kept
the rest of the combine results. Dawkins did well in
positional workouts.
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153 |
*Kwame Geathers |
DT |
14 |
Georgia |
rJr |
6053 |
342 |
5th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Another huge guy. Lacks straight
line speed but quick off the ball. Can penetrate. Dancing
bear. Lacks pass rushing skill. Relies on size too
much/needs to work on improving techniques
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.38.
Combine - Forty: 5.44.
Ten: 1.88. Reps: DNL. VJ: 26.5. BJ: 8-0.
Pro Day (Brandt) -- Geathers ran
the 40-yard dash in 5.41 and 5.43 seconds, and did the
three-cone drill in 7.85 seconds. He had a 29-inch vertical
jump and an 8-foot-7 broad jump. He also had 21 strength
lifts.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Simply massive with surprisingly
even overall weight distribution. Tall with the arm length
to go along with his height. Good quickness off the snap,
with enough burst to surprise the center and ruin plays
before they begin. Strong enough to plant his feet and
simply lean to the side to occupy two gaps. Good drag down
strength. Significantly improved lateral and downfield
hustle in 2012. Surprisingly light on his feet with
impressive straight-line speed for a man his size. Rare
bloodlines.
Not the sum of his parts. Relies
on his size and doesn't play as big as he looks. Struggles
with leverage and can get knocked off the ball when his pad
level rises. Only average hand quickness and technique /
struggles to disengage once blockers get into his chest.
Does not get his hands up into passing lanes as much as he
should. Offers virtually nothing as a pass rusher, with
little flexibility or sustained burst in close areas.
Compares To: Paul Soliai, -
Geathers' incredible size and surprising athleticism will
make him an intriguing Day Three developmental prospect for
a two-gap team.
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168 |
Cory Grissom |
DT |
15 |
South Florida |
rSr |
6013 |
306 |
5th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Nice size, motor. Plays a bit out
of control. Some durability concerns.
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.14.
Combine - Forty: 5.31.
Ten: 1.74. Reps: 22. VJ: 27.5. BJ: 8-1.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
The defensive standout had a good position workout and went
4.82 in the 40. He recorded 24 reps in bench press at the
standard 225 pounds.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Large lower body with good
weight distribution. Good first step quickness to gain
leverage on blockers. Moves clean laterally with some
natural explosion. Very active and aggressive with a great
motor, playing disruptive and showing up constantly in the
backfield. Nice job using his hands to shed blocks and break
through the LOS. Never quits / tough player to block for all
four quarters. Nice arm-over technique will sidestep
blockers. Tough - hates to leave the field.
40 career starts and
hasn't missed a start the past three seasons.
Tends to play out of control
and ends up on the
ground too much. Doesn't always appear to have a plan and
must show better gap integrity. Must stay balanced through
contact. Gets hung up on blocks and lacks the upper-body
strength to rip and shed blockers. Some durability issues in
the past. Compares To: Jaye Howard, DT, Seattle Seahawks
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181 |
Montori Hughes |
DT |
16 |
Tennessee-Martin |
Sr |
6040 |
329 |
5th-6th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Great size and good speed for size.
Trash talker with character concerns. Another big guy who
tries to get by solely on his size instead of honing his
techniques.
Pre-Combine Forty - 5.04.
Combine - Forty: 5.23. Ten:
1.83. Reps: 22. VJ: 26.5. BJ: 8-8.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Passes the eye test with good
bulk throughout his frame. Works hard in the weight room and
has added approximately 75 pounds since high school. Moves
light on his feet with an explosive first step to beat
blockers off the snap. Natural burst to close and finish in
a flash. Intense competitive nature / loves to talk on the
field. Large, powerful hands to swat blockers and stays
balanced through contact.
Questions about whether or not he
can keep his head on straight after multiple incidents in
Knoxville.. Allows his pad level to rise off the snap and
will struggle with leverage at times. Must improve his
fundamentals to shed quicker, relying too much on his
athleticism and not
technique. Must improve awareness and recognition skills to
find the ball quicker and react accordingly. Good motor when
he has a full tank, but has known to take some plays off.
Most of his production came against FCS-level competition.
Compares To: Red Bryant.
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194 |
Josh Boyd |
DT |
17 |
Mississippi State |
Sr |
6028 |
310 |
6th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
The 1.60
ten-split is elite. Agile and tough
enough, but needs to get stronger and more competitive.
Needs to clean up some technique issues.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.96.
Combine - Forty: 5.14..
Ten: 1.60. Reps: 32. VJ: 26.5. BJ: 8-8.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Boyd ran 5.18
and 5.12 in the 40, and 4.71 in the short shuttle. Boyd
looked good in the defensive line drills run by Nunn. He
also moved very well in the bag drills.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts
- Body fluidity smoothly redirect
s his momentum. Quick-footed and rangy to make plays away
from the LOS. Not shy with his punch to extend at the POA.
Carries his weight well and looks comfortable changing
directions; frequently asked to drop in space in college.
Good awareness to hold his point and then chase down the
action with closing burst from behind, with the motor to
fight through the whistle.
Plays too light at times /
struggles with his base strength. Offers a limited array of
pass rush moves and is undeveloped as a pass rusher, rarely
getting consistent pressure on the pocket. Allows his pads
to rise off the snap and needs to improve his anticipation
off the ball. Doesn't always finish and must do a better job
breaking down on the move. Lacks the natural power to do
much after his initial move doesn't work. Sometimes has the
bad habit of playing to the level of his competition.
Compares to Sen'Derrick Marks.
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201 |
Anthony McCloud |
DT |
18 |
Florida State |
rSr |
6-2 |
309 |
6th |
Combine - Not Listed. Pro Day Forty: 5.2.
Pro Day (Brandt) - He ran a the
40-yard dash in 5.21 and 5.24 seconds. McCloud recorded a
28.5-inch vertical jump, an 8-foot-5 broad jump and ran the
short shuttle drill in 4.70 seconds. He also finished the
three-cone drill in 8.19 seconds. He recorded 24 bench
presses. McCloud has very big hands at 11 inches.
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214 |
William Campbell |
DT |
19 |
Michigan |
Sr |
6-5 |
318 |
6th-7th |
Combine - Not Listed. Pro Day Forty: 5.15
Pro Day (Brandt) - Campbell ran
the 40 in 5.22 and 5.15 seconds. He had a 27-inch vertical
jump and an 8-foot-11 broad jump. His short shuttle time was
4.71 seconds and three-cone time was 7.28 seconds. Campbell
had 35 strength lifts of 225 pounds. In high school,
Campbell was a three-year starter at offensive tackle and a
two-year starter at defensive tackle for Cass Technical
(Mich.) High School. There is a feeling that he might be a
better offensive line prospect than defensive lineman in the
NFL.
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239 |
Gilbert Pena |
DT |
20 |
Mississippi |
Sr |
6-2 |
334 |
7th |
Combine - Not Listed.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Pena ran the 40-yard
dash in 5.52 and 5.51 seconds, ran the short shuttle in 4.88
seconds and had a 7.88-second three-cone drill. He had a
24-inch vertical jump and a 8-foot-0 broad jump. He also had
23 lifts of 225 pounds on the bench press. Pena could be
selected as high as the seventh round in the 2013
NFL Draft,
or be a priority free agent at the draft’s conclusion.
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248 |
Jared Smith |
DT |
21 |
New
Hampshire |
rSr |
6033 |
302 |
7th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Good strength and explosion
reflected by # of reps and jumping scores.
Combine - Forty: 5.08.
Ten: 1.79. Reps: 28. VJ: 32.5. BJ: 9-7.
Pro
Day (Brandt) -
-Smith
ran the 40-yard dash twice in 5.01 seconds. He stood on his
other numbers from the combine
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