ammandss
10-14-2008, 01:29 PM
UVA OLB 3-4
Clint Sintim 6'3" 245 lbs
I was originally a bit skeptical about Sintim's prospects as an NFL player and saw him as a more rounded Darryl Blackstock but with less pass-rushing skills. I didn't see him step up in the big games his junior year and he seemed sluggish at times, especially as a top pass rusher.
However, he came into the spring 10 pounds lighter and was working out a lot with his best friend, Chris Long. He didn't have a good performance against USC but then they were running all day and he didn't get to show off his pass rushing skills.
However, since then he has really stepped up his game. Here are his stats so far:
Tack Sol-Ast TFL Sacks
USC 5 2-3 0 0
Richmond 7 3-4 1.0 1.0
UConn 5 2-3 0 0
Duke 6 5-1 3.5 3.0
Maryland 7 6-1 1.0 1.0
E. Car 7 3-4 2.0 2.0
7 sacks on the season
He has really been getting to the QB and even doing a lot better in coverage too. He actually had two half sacks against Richmond and should have had a 4th sack against Duke (incorrectly ruled an incomplete pass but QB's knee was down). He seems to have taken the next step just as Chris Long did in his senior year. He is the only 3-4 OLB prospect that plays the position full time in college and he's really improved his coverage skills too.
However, the story will be told in the upcoming big games as UVa has UNC, GT, Miami, Wake, Clemson and VT left on the schedule. But keep an eye on Clint Sintim because if he continues to perform he could sneak into the back end of the first round.
Clint Sintim 6'3" 245 lbs
I was originally a bit skeptical about Sintim's prospects as an NFL player and saw him as a more rounded Darryl Blackstock but with less pass-rushing skills. I didn't see him step up in the big games his junior year and he seemed sluggish at times, especially as a top pass rusher.
However, he came into the spring 10 pounds lighter and was working out a lot with his best friend, Chris Long. He didn't have a good performance against USC but then they were running all day and he didn't get to show off his pass rushing skills.
However, since then he has really stepped up his game. Here are his stats so far:
Tack Sol-Ast TFL Sacks
USC 5 2-3 0 0
Richmond 7 3-4 1.0 1.0
UConn 5 2-3 0 0
Duke 6 5-1 3.5 3.0
Maryland 7 6-1 1.0 1.0
E. Car 7 3-4 2.0 2.0
7 sacks on the season
He has really been getting to the QB and even doing a lot better in coverage too. He actually had two half sacks against Richmond and should have had a 4th sack against Duke (incorrectly ruled an incomplete pass but QB's knee was down). He seems to have taken the next step just as Chris Long did in his senior year. He is the only 3-4 OLB prospect that plays the position full time in college and he's really improved his coverage skills too.
However, the story will be told in the upcoming big games as UVa has UNC, GT, Miami, Wake, Clemson and VT left on the schedule. But keep an eye on Clint Sintim because if he continues to perform he could sneak into the back end of the first round.