Official Bio
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Strengths:
Very good size with long arms the frame to add more weight...Good strength and power...Gets a nice push as a bull rusher...Uses his hands well to get off blocks...Comfortable in space...Excellent motor...Does a terrific job in pursuit..Quick...Nice instincts and awareness...Versatile.
Weaknesses:
Does not always use proper leverage...Just average timed speed and isn't very explosive...Needs to develop more pass rush moves...Not stout at the point...Struggles in coverage...Some durability concerns.
Notes:
A four-year starter in the Big Ten...Grandfather, James Shaughnessy, played football at Arnold College...1st Team Freshman All-American in 2005...2nd Team All-Big Ten in 2006 and 2007...Tore his ACL in 2005...Broke his right fibula in the Spring of 2008...Could also project to outside linebacker and has some experience inside at defensive tackle...'Tweener who isn't the top pass rusher you look for in a right end or the stout run defender you want in a left end...Backup material.
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
TFL |
SACK |
| 2005 |
11 |
39 |
7.5 |
2.5 |
| 2006 |
13 |
35 |
8.0 |
4.0 |
| 2007 |
13 |
60 |
18.0 |
5.0 |
| 2008 |
13 |
40 |
8.0 |
4.0 |
| Totals |
50 |
174 |
41.5 |
15.5 |
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