Strengths:
• Large frame with adequate bulk and overall length
• Great athleticism with terrific speed and quickness
• Flies off the snap and can shoot gaps / penetrate
• Able to anchor at point of attack against the run
• Above average strength and surprisingly powerful
• Active with great motor and nice range in pursuit
• Will get hands up and disrupt the passing lanes
• Offers both positional and schematic versatility
• Intelligent, hard working and a respected leader
• Tough and durable with lots of quality experience
Weaknesses:
• Pad level gets high at times which affects leverage
• Must develop additional pass rush moves / counters
• Instincts and overall awareness are questionable
• Struggles when asked to take on multiple blockers
• Was not as productive as you would have preferred
Injury History:
• Missed two games with an ankle injury in 2008
Notes:
Was a four-year starter and a team captain for the Huskies --- Named 1st Team All-Big East in 2010 and 2011 --- Played both inside and outside at UConn and could project to either defensive tackle in a 4-3 (three-technique) or defensive end in a 3-4 (five-technique) at next level --- Underrated prospect with a well-rounded game / skill set who possesses both the physical tools and intangibles to start in the NFL.
NFL Player Comparison: Shaun Cody
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
TFL |
SACK |
| 2007 |
RS |
- |
- |
- |
| 2008 |
11 |
20 |
3.0 |
1.5 |
| 2009 |
13 |
37 |
6.0 |
3.0 |
| 2010 |
13 |
39 |
10.0 |
2.5 |
| 2011 |
12 |
46 |
13.5 |
4.5 |
| Totals |
49 |
142 |
32.5 |
11.5 |
|
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