Official Bio
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Strengths:
Terrific height and bulk...Long arms and huge hands...Very strong...Is stout at the point of attack...Holds up well versus the run...Able to get off blocks...Nice range...Smart...Good awareness...Lots of experience.
Weaknesses:
Does not have great speed or quickness and lacks a burst...Won't offer much as a pass rusher...Sub par hand use...Inconsistent leverage...Was not overly productive...Questionable toughness...Durability concerns.
Notes:
Name is pronounced "Puh-nell Egg-bow"...Didn't play football as a high school junior in order to focus on academics...Played in 4 games (1 start) as a redshirt freshman in 2005 before his season was ended by a broken leg...Started every game in 2006 and 2007, leading Cardinal defensive linemen in tackles both seasons...Started 10 games in 2008 but missed time with a knee injury...Definitely has some physical tools that catch your eye, most notably that rare size...Profiles as either a left defensive end in a 4-3 defense or a five-technique in a 3-4 scheme.
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
TFL |
SACK |
| 2004 |
RS |
- |
- |
- |
| 2005 |
4 |
15 |
2.5 |
1.0 |
| 2006 |
12 |
45 |
5.5 |
1.5 |
| 2007 |
12 |
49 |
13.5 |
6.0 |
| 2008 |
12 |
31 |
3.5 |
1.5 |
| Totals |
40 |
140 |
25.0 |
10.0 |
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