Strengths:
• Very physical, pops on most tackles
• Thick frame with a strong upper body
• Has experience in the box, great vs. run
• Instinctual in zone coverage
• Defensive leader with experience
Weaknesses:
• High cut, struggles to turn and run
• Hips can get locked against faster receivers
• Consistently takes very poor angles
• Coverage and tackling technique mediocre
• Durability concerns
Injury History:
• Missed 1 game in 2009 with a concussion
• Missed 2 games in 2010 with a hamstring injury
• Missed 1 game in 2011 due to neck injury
Notes:
Played the Spur position for the Gamecocks --
Natural strong safety who may not be dynamic but can develop into a top special teamer and potential starter.
NFL Player Comparison: Dashon Goldson
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
PBU |
INT |
YDS |
| 2008 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2009 |
12 |
35 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| 2010 |
12 |
69 |
4 |
1 |
37 |
| 2011 |
12 |
88 |
2 |
3 |
44 |
| Totals |
38 |
197 |
8 |
4 |
81 |
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