Strengths:
• Consistently takes on double teams
• High motor for player his size
• Carries weight well on frame
• Very strong upper and lower body
• High football IQ, jumps snaps
Weaknesses:
• Won't rack up statistics
• Offers little as a pass rusher
• Arms a bit shorter than ideal
• Often can't disengage from blockers
• Durability concerns
Injury History:
• Missed majority of 2007 with a shoulder injury
• Played through 2011 with torn ACL and meniscus
Notes:
2011 Second team All-SEC --
Nicknamed "The Incredible Hulk" -- Benched max 480 pounds as a sophomore -- Classic Nose Tackle who opens up plays for other defenders.
NFL Player Comparison: Casey Hampton
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
TFL |
SACK |
| 2007 |
3 |
1 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| 2008 |
11 |
16 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
| 2009 |
13 |
17 |
2.5 |
0.5 |
| 2010 |
13 |
31 |
3.5 |
1.0 |
| 2011 |
12 |
23 |
3.5 |
1.0 |
| Totals |
52 |
88 |
13.5 |
2.5 |
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