Two-year starter who projects to a 3-4 rush end. Explosive first step quickness. Plays with flexibility, leverage, and knee bend. A disruptive athlete who gets in the throwing lanes or pressures the quarterback. Finishes pursuit on plays away from him. Takes good angles. In the Senior Bowl he beat North tackle Nate Solder for a sack in the game. Played in a 4-2-5 defensive scheme at Texas. Uses his long arms to shed and squeeze the off tackle hole and make a play. Explosive off the edge. Doesn’t give up on a play. Works until the whistle blows. Effective use of his hands and feet in unison rushing the passer. Plays well on his feet. Does a good job on plays away to cushion and fold inside looking for the back to cut back. Quick to diagnose a play after controlling his blocker. Quick reactions and instincts. At the right place at the right time. Good lateral quickness to string out a blocker. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.
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