Strengths:
Good height --- Great bulk --- Superb instincts and awareness --- Is extremely active with a non-stop motor --- A polished technician who understands leverage --- Strong and powerful --- Showcases a varied repertoire of moves --- Nice bull rush --- Uses his hands well --- Violent initial punch --- Able to shed blockers --- Does an excellent job in pursuit --- Stout at the point of attack --- Terrific run defender --- A reliable tackler --- Is disciplined and assignment sound --- Could offer positional / schematic versatility --- Fantastic work ethic --- Productive.
Weaknesses:
Lacks top-shelf athleticism, speed and quickness --- Average agility and change of direction skills --- Isn't real explosive --- Not a great natural pass rusher and won't be a dynamic threat off the edge --- Does not flip his hips fluidly and looks a bit uncomfortable in space --- Will he be able to handle coverage responsibilities ? --- Upside might be limited.
Notes:
Was a two-year starter for the Yellow Jackets --- Took home 1st Team All-ACC and ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2009 --- Named a 1st Team All-American in 2009 --- Overshadowed by Michael Johnson, Darryl Richard and Vance Walker early in his career but is a much better pro prospect than his former teammates --- Might also have the ability to play outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme --- A solid all-around player with a nice blend of physical tools and intangibles who is effective against both the run and the pass --- May never be an elite pass rusher in the NFL but will be an above average starter for a long time.
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
TFL |
SACK |
| 2007 |
12 |
9 |
1.5 |
0.0 |
| 2008 |
13 |
51 |
9.5 |
7.0 |
| 2009 |
14 |
55 |
18.5 |
12.5 |
| Totals |
39 |
115 |
29.5 |
19.5 |
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