Strengths:
• Very smooth with outstanding natural athleticism
• Good speed, quickness, agility and body control
• Explosive with a decent burst to close on action
• Polished pass rusher w/ array of moves / counters
• Strong, physical and plays w/ aggressive demeanor
• Active, violent hands to take on and shed blockers
• Understands leverage and keeps pad level down
• Active with terrific range and comfortable in space
• Impressive instincts, awareness and football IQ
• Seems to have a knack for making the big play
• Offers both positional and schematic versatility
• Maturing and developed into a respected leader
• Productive and stood out against top competition
Weaknesses:
• Does not have ideal length (height or arms)
• Isn't particularly stout at the point of attack
• Motor has a tendency to run both hot and cold
• May not have a true position at the next level
• Durability a concern after dealing with injuries
• Lacks experience and resume is relatively short
Injury History:
• Missed the entire 2008 season with a broken foot
• Suffered broken hand in 2010 but played through it
• Missed a bit of action in 2011 with an injured foot
Notes:
A one-year starter and team captain for the Gamecocks --- Named 1st Team All-SEC in 2011 --- A 1st Team All-American in 2011 --- 'Tweener who saw action at defensive end, outside linebacker and defensive tackle in college and could play all three at the next level depending on the scheme and situation --- Enjoyed a breakout senior campaign and improved draft stock as much as any prospect in the country --- Crafty pass rusher with a unique body type and no obvious position whose best fit may ultimately come as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.
NFL Player Comparison: Robert Ayers
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
TFL |
SACK |
| 2007 |
12 |
17 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
| 2008 |
RS |
- |
- |
- |
| 2009 |
11 |
16 |
3.5 |
1.0 |
| 2010 |
14 |
28 |
11.0 |
9.0 |
| 2011 |
13 |
48 |
15.0 |
10.0 |
| Totals |
50 |
109 |
30.5 |
21.0 |
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