Four-year starter and All-Conference selection since his sophomore
campaign. Senior totals were 67/15/10.5 when he struggled with injury
and personal tragedy throughout the season. Junior totals included
74/26.5/16, tying the conference record for sacks and setting the
school record for tackles for loss.
Pos:
Game-destructive defender with size and growth potential. Quickly
gets off the snap with a nice first step, rushes the edge with speed
and makes plays down the line of scrimmage. Displays excellent hand
technique protecting himself, quickly changes direction and plays with
good body control. Tenacious, works hard until the whistle blows and
plays to his timed speed.
Neg:
Lacks bulk, slowed by blocks or easily knocked from his angle of
attack. Occasionally plays out of control, missing tackles and
over-pursuing the action. Ran poorly at the combine then showed little skills during
linebacker drills. |