EDGE

Pass Rush Production

• Can win with pure speed

• Can win with power but not often. Struggles with more agile tackles who can catch up to him 

1st Step Explosion

• Explosive to the backfield. Good long strides to speed past his man

• Awkward coming out of his stance at times 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Able to get skinny in the gap to penetrate and make the play

• Struggles to maintain his leverage on the edge

• Rides too far upfield, allowing easy access through his gap. Needs to be more disciplined 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Displays good speed variance to round the corner and get to the quarterback

• Elite quickness and bend around the edge

• Can catch his blocker off guard to bull through him despite lacking great play strength

• Good rip-under move

• Very effective spin move

• Would like to see countersteps to prevent overrunning of the quarterback 

Agility/Bend

• Elite athlete for the position. Comfortable in space

• Elusive rusher. Excellent dip around the edge. Gets his body parallel to corner strong. Induces a lot of holding calls 

Hand Use

• Inactive hands at the point of attack. Opts to elude the block instead of hand-fighting

• Able to stack the block but slow to shed

• Weak punch 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Balance an issue when he faces contact

• Poor anchor strength when facing pulling guards and even tight ends at times

• Not able to work off the block with any regularity 

Range

• Elite, rangy athlete who can cover a lot of ground in pursuit

• Average motor but footspeed and agility more than makes up for it. Always in the play 

Instincts/Discipline

• Good instinctual player

• Discipline in the run game is below average. Looks to get upfield and around his man instead of anchoring his

• Slow to see the ball in the run game. Chases himself out of the play 

Tackling

• Efficient tackler with a good radius. Rare to see him miss

• Overruns the QB

• Struggles to get off the block in time to have a chance at the tackle

Flat Coverage

• Great athlete who can range to the sidelines and cover flat routes

• Can be left alone with tight ends in a jam

• Cannot be left alone with running backs on the wheel route 

Production

• 2024: 12 G, 19 Solo, 37 Tot, 14 TFLs, 10.5 Sks

• Career (5 seasons): 57 G, 67 Solo, 136 Tot, 40 TFLs, 25.5 Sks 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Oklahoma, Georgia, Arkansas, LSU (2024) LSU (2023)

• ST Value: Great athlete, average motor, average tackler

• Injury History: Undisclosed (2024), Shoulder (2024)

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Both but largely a Stand Up rusher

• Scheme: 3-4 OLB

• Misc: Florida Transfer (2024) 

Pass Rush Production

• Very good speed around the edge to set up inside moves

• Quick change of direction makes him effective on stunts

• Pure speed rusher. If OTs can match his quickness, he struggles. 

1st Step Explosion

• Good first-step length to get on top of the tackle quickly

• Exceptional anticipation of the snap though needs to watch jumping early

• Tons of natural short-area quickness

• Good burst to knife into the backfield 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Aggressive fighting through the split screen and pulls to penetrate and make the play in the background

• Will work too far upfield and give up the edge. Needs to stay disciplined and maintain gap responsibility

• Below-average play strength limits his effectiveness here

• Too easily sealed. Needs to do better maintaining that outside leverage to force the play back inside 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Flashes a swipe and rip move mixed with good dip around the punch

• Very effective spin move

• Quick swim move

• Looks to his speed more than anything else

• Lacking any functional play strength to generate any consistent power in his rush 

Agility/Bend

• Easy mover with good foot speed in pursuit and elite hip and ankle flexibility

• Tons of bend around the edge. Always looking to contort his body to move through and around blocks

• Good lateral mover in the run game and when spying the QB

• Gambles all or nothing with a low bend that makes him vulnerable to punches when OTs can reach him

• Would like to see him maneuver through traffic better 

Hand Use

• Displays ability to long-arm the tackle and lock him out

• Possesses the strength to shed tight ends with relative ease when left alone with them

• Quick hands at the point of attack

• Would like to see more active hands. Looks more to dip and elude the block than attack it head-on

• Decent placement but lacks a strong punch at the point of attack

• Poor instincts to counter 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Stout at the point of attack to stalemate or create a push at the line

• Can be caught off-balance and knocked down with a good punch

• Can be taken right out of the play when he’s latched. Struggles to shed the block consistently

• Displays poor balance through contact

• Easily moved out of the way when doubled 

Range

• Exceptional athlete able to play well outside his immediate area

• Average motor when the play passes him 

Instincts/Discipline

• Good anticipation of the play to feel screen plays before they happen

• Sees the ball well

• Can be overaggressive and be caught out of position in the run game

• Poor pursuit angles at times

• Can be caught guessing in his run fit, allowing big run lanes 

Tackling

• Solid tackle radius

• Thumper with the ability to jar the ball loose upon contact

• Too easily eluded in space

• Does not display the ability to work off the block and make the tackle 

Flat Coverage

• Far too aggressive following the eyes of the quarterback, leaves his zone and can be caught well out of position

• Tunnel vision in the backfield. Needs to find the route and cover it

• Lost in coverage. Often covering the wrong man, resulting in wide open receivers

• Runs to a space and covers grass 

Production

• 2024: 16 G, 43 Solo, 68 Tot, 24 TFLs, 12.0 Sks

• Career (3 seasons): 42 G, 104 Solo, 172 Tot, 41 TFLs, 23.0 Sks, 5 FFs 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Ohio State, West Virginia, Illinois, Oregon (2024) Iowa (2023)

• ST Value: Excellent athleticism, average tackler, average motor

• Injury History: Foot (2024), Shoulder (2024), Hip (2024), Ankle (2023)

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Both

• Scheme: 3-4 OLB

• Misc: Charged with misdemeanor assault in April 2024

• Transitioned from LB to EDGE in 2024 

Pass Rush Production

• Very elusive rusher. Hard to catch up with. Draws a lot of holdings as a result

• Little to no power moves. When the blocker can catch up with him, there is not much he can do 

1st Step Explosion

• Elite jump off the snap. Almost always the first out of his stance

• Reaches full speed quickly

• Quick jumps results in some good penetration in the run game

• Lightning quick to the quarterback 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Elite explosion off the line to get a knife into the backfield and redirect the play

• Excellent motor and quick around the block to withstand the contact and still make the play

• Far too undisciplined. Overaggressive in read-option situations and will run himself out of the play.

• Too often sheds inside, giving up the edge

• Not a reliable tackler at the LOS

• Fails to see the trap block before it seals him out

• Needs to do better to stay square, locate the ball and close the gap. Blindly looks to penetrate as the ball carrier runs through his lane

• Can be sealed by a TE alone 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Excellent speed moves around the outside shoulder of the tackle. Good use of speed variance to beat his man to the spot

• Uses a nice chop move with his inside counter

• Solid swim move

• Impressive swim move when he gets the space

• Does not possess much in regard to power moves 

Agility/Bend

• Quick counter steps. Elusive in space

• Loose athlete. Comfortable in space

• Excellent bend around the corner. Dips the punch and gets to the QB in a flash 

Hand Use

• Strong hand counters

• Does not possess great length though does flash ability to long-arm his man and lock him out on the edge

• Quick swim to shed the block. Slipper at the POA

• Typically will opt to evade in space than hand fighting

• Inaccurate punch. Hands come in late 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Small in size, but doesn’t lack for tenacity. Uses his jump off the line to create initial push

• Can be pushed around when caught in the interior

• Not able to anchor the gap. Gives up a lot of ground when he can’t immediately shed the block

• Poor recovery strength when caught off his leverage 

Range

• Good athlete who can play well outside the tackle box

• Will pull up early. Effort wanes late in the game or when losing 

Instincts/Discipline

• Does well to anticipate the play

• Poor reading the mesh point

• Poor pursuit angles

• Will have lapses in discipline. Easy to deceive 

Tackling

• Able to work around traffic to make the tackle

• Not afraid to go low and bring down bigger ball carriers

• Horrible tackle radius. Far too many misses unless he’s right on top of him

• Far to wild at the point of attack. Imbalanced and out of control results in bad misses 

Flat Coverage

• Good field vision and awareness to read the QB’s eyes and cut off routes 

Production

• 2024: 13 G, 38 Solo, 84 Tot, 23 TFLs, 17.0 Sks

• Career (3 seasons): 32 G, 62 Solo, 131 Tot, 33 TFLs, 22.5 Sks 4 FFs 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Georgia Southern, Old Dominion (2024) Appalachian State (2023)

• ST Value: Elite speed, Good motor, Poor tackler. Good experience in kick coverage and kick block

• Injury History: None

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Stand-up

• Scheme: 3-4 O:B

• Misc: Virginia Transfer (2023) 

  • Green was dismissed from Virginia for undisclosed reasons

  • Green currently denies two allegations of sexual assault during his time at Virginia 

Pass Rush Production

• Powerful rusher who can walk his man back into the backfield

• Crafty rusher who looks to knock the ball out of the QB’s hands, even when still engaged with the block

• Not a lot of speed around the corner 

1st Step Explosion

• Not the quickest getoff

• Slow burst when he gets a lane to the backfield 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Excellent play strength to maintain gap responsibility

• Good mix of discipline and aggression to know the best time to jump the play

• Easily moves through split zones

• Good push at the line to penetrate and redirect the ball carrier

• Sealed too easily. Needs to read the blocking better 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Wins with power

• Solid swipe move that he favors

• Shows good speed variance

• Ineffective push/pull moves

• Poor edge speed 

Agility/Bend

• Displays good lateral movement

• Slow change of direction. Uncomfortable in space

• Stiff hips

• Below average bend around the edge

• Slow recovery speed when caught out of position 

Hand Use

• Quick, active hands always looking to counter

• Nice long arms that he uses well to lock out the blocker and get eyes in the backfield

• Hands come in too wide at times, allowing for an easy latch

• Not a lot of violence behind his punch. Looks to counter instead

• Inaccurate hands 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Stout at the line of scrimmage to plug the gap and weather double teams

• Plenty of lower body strength to more than hold his own against tackles and guards when facing zone blocking

• Mismatch against tight ends

• Pad level needs work 

Range

• Does not display the necessary athleticism or desire to play outside his area 

Instincts/Discipline

• Intelligent player

• Locates the ball well through the block

• Good discipline when setting the edge. Stays square and patient to not chase himself out of the play

• Reads the mesh point well

• Great pursuit angles

• Needs to anticipate the blocking to better hold the edge 

Tackling

• Works through the block well to make the play

• Great angles and technique in space. Hard to get away from him

• Needs to watch the facemasks 

Flat Coverage

• Slow footspeed limits his effectiveness in coverage

• Can not be left 1 on 1 with running backs 

Production

• 2024: 12 G, 15 Solo, 21 Tot, 9 TFLs, 5.0 Sks

• Career (3 seasons): 40 G, 41 Solo, 67 Tot, 23 TFLs, 14.0 Sks 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Texas, Alabama, Clemson, Mississippi (2024) Kentucky (2023)

• ST Value: Slow athlete, average motor, great tackler

• Injury History: Ankle (2024), Foot (2023)

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Hand in dirt

• Scheme: 3-4 DE

• Misc: Got lots of work as a 5-tech 

Pass Rush Production

• Great power rusher

• Always finds the best path to the quarterback

• Does well to knock the ball out when he gets to the QB

• Not going to win much with pure speed 

1st Step Explosion

• Decent anticipation of the snap at times but not consistently

• Not the quickest out of his stance 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Reads the blocking well to make plays at or behind the line

• Anchors the edge well to force the play inside

• Good instincts to make the play when it comes his way

• Will overrun the play and allow cutback lanes

• Slow to read and react and make the play in front of him 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Great bull rush

• Uses space well to elude the punch work his way into the backfield

• Good counter step and swim to beat his man inside

• Limited rush plan. Leans too much on his power 

Agility/Bend

• Moves well laterally in the run game

• Below average speed and bend around the edge 

Hand Use

• Great length that he uses well to stack his man and lock him out

• Quick, active hands though inaccurate with his punch and counters at times

• Slow counters 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Good functional strength to overwhelm his block

• Mismatch when left alone with tight ends

• Good recovery strength to maintain his leverage. Hard to move out of his spot

• Looks to stalemate his man too often. Needs to chop his legs and push into the backfield 

Range

• Good enough athlete to never be too far away from the play

• Willing and able to make plays at or near the sidelines

• Below-average footspeed limits his range 

FBI/Discipline

• Moves with the blocking well to fill his gap and make plays in the run game

• Disciplined on his edge. Holds it well before committing to diving inside

• Slow read and react ability. Needs to locate the ball a little quicker 

Tackling

• Heavy hitter. Needs to watch the roughing the passer calls

• Works off the block very well to make the tackle consistently

• Not able to make the tackle 1 on 1 in space 

Flat Coverage

• Good route recognition. Passes off his assignment well while staying disciplined 

Production

• 2024: 16 G, 25 Solo, 59 Tot, 9 TFLs, 9.0 Sks

• Career (4 seasons): 54 G, 68 Solo, 144 Tot, 29 TFLs, 23.0 Sks 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Iowa, Oregon, Indiana, Penn State (2024) Michigan (2023)

• ST Value: Below average athlete, average tackler

• Injury History: Torn MCL (High School)

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Hand in dirt

• Scheme: 4-3 DE

Pass Rush Production

• When he wins, it’s with speed around the corner

• Unbalanced rusher

• Not someone who can win with power with any consistency 

1st Step Explosion

• Quick out of his stance

• Flashes good anticipation of the snap but not consistently 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Quick lateral movement

• Split zones will surprise him

• His instincts are a bit off. Can be overaggressive and take himself out of the play while also being too passive at times

• Needs to sit down and not give up ground. Struggles against double teams and chip blocks

• Really struggles when he’s moved inside to a 3-or-5-tech 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Flashes a decent push-pull move

• Needs a lot of work here. Rush plan is almost nonexistent and really limits his ability to win consistently in the pass game

• Does not possess great power in his pass rush to consistently generate a push at the line 

Agility/Bend

• Moves well laterally

• Quick change of direction in space

• Decent bend around the corner

• Leans into contact. OL can pull the chair on him easily

• Too tall and lanky to elude the punch 

Hand Use

• Quick counters to unlatch

• Good length to stack his man and lock him out

• Nice strong punch. Engages with violence in his hands

• Inaccurate hands results in some bad misses and loss of balance 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Displays good upper body strength to stack and shed when he gets hands on early

• Shows good ability to plug the gap and move with the blocking to stop the run

• Good motor to fight through multiple blocks to make the play

• Does well turning speed to power to jolt his man and push him into the backfield

• Room to add weight. Can give up too much ground before shedding the block

• Poor recovery strength when the OL’s punch lands

• Plays too high 

Range

• Works well across a formation to make the play

• Impressive motor

• Does not make many plays outside the tackle box 

FBI/Discipline

• Good anticipation of the play

• Reads the blocking decently well to maintain his gap integrity

• Sees the ball very well

• Does not read the mesh point well

• Bites hard on play action and misdirection 

Tackling

• Works through the block well to make the tackle when the play comes his way

• Mediocre tackle radius 

Flat Coverage

• Good depth in his drops

• Poor field awareness. Fails to see the routes around him while tunnel-visioning the backfield 

Production

• 2024: 12 G, 27 Solo, 49 Tot, 10 TFLs, 6.5 Sks, 1 FF

• Career (4 seasons): 42 G, 58 Solo, 116 Tot, 28 TFLs, 16.0 Sks, 2 FF 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Mississippi, Tennessee (2024) Alabama (2023)

• ST Value: Good athlete, good tackler, good motor

• Injury History: Neck (2024), Ankle (2024), ACL (2022)

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt):

• Scheme: 3-4 OLB

• Misc: LSU Transfer (2022) 

Pass Rush Production

• Good motor to chase the quarterback through traffic on long-developing plays

• Solid mix of power and bend around the edge to consistently provide issues for the blocker he faces

• Not a speed threat on the edge 

1st Step Explosion

• Below-average anticipation of the snap 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Able to jump gaps and penetrate into the backfield and blow up the play. Very aggressive in the run game

• Able to anchor his hole and force the play elsewhere

• Reads split zones well and anchors down to cut off the cutback lane

• Needs to read the blocking better. Too aggressive jumping the gap and can be sealed out of the play or driven into the ground by down blocks or doubles

• Positioning needs work. Will allow the block to cut across his face and seal him from the lane

• Overaggressiveness can be exploited with misdirection and read-option 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Solid long-arm and bull rush. Good power to work his man into the pocket

• Too slow to make his move. Needs to be more decisive

• Ineffectual swim move 

Agility/Bend

• Flashes good bend around the corner when shedding the block

• Able to dip the punch to work upfield and around his block

• Excellent balance through contact to stay up and stay in the play

• Turns like a cruise ship. Slow change of direction exposed in space when 1-on-1 with more elusive ball carriers 

Hand Use

• Quick, active hands. Always looking to work through his man and counter the punch

• Good strength to lock his man out on edge

• Violent hands at the point of attack

• Accurate with his punch to get early inside hands

• Struggles to get unlatched against OLs with a reach advantage against him due to his lack of elite arm strength 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Stout at the line. Anchors his gap very well

• Able to walk his man back into the backfield

• Good upper body strength to stack his man and throw him out of the way

• Poor recovery strength when caught off balance 

Range

• Good motor to chase the play well downfield 

Instincts/Discipline

• Quick to read the play and aggressive to jump it

• Good angles to the ball

• Needs to be more patient in his run-fit

• Does not play with a lot of anticipation. See ball, get ball. 

Tackling

• Not the greatest technique but strong grip strength to wrestle his man to the ground

• Struggles with elusive ball carrier in space 

Production

• 2024: 12 G, 23 Solo, 43 Tot, 10 TFLs, 4.5 Sks, 0 FFs

• Career (4 seasons): 51 G, 73 Solo, 131 Tot, 41 TFLs, 26.5 Sks, 4 FFs 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Pitt, Miami (FL), Clemson, Notre Dame (2024) Duke (2023)

• ST Value: Below average athlete, average tackler, Good motor

• Injury History: Undisclosed (2021)

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Both. Better as stand-up

• Scheme: 3-4 End

• Misc: Experience at the 5 and 3 techs 

Pass Rush Production

• Good mix of power and speed though does lean more as a power rusher

• Good motor to chase long-developing plays and make coverage sacks 

1st Step Explosion

• Decent burst when he gets a free lane to the backfield

• Generally not the first out of his stance

• Below-average anticipation of the snap 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Follows the flow of the blocking well to get to the ball carrier

• Excellent with his leverage. Able to anchor the edge and push plays back inside

• Effective pushing the line and disrupting the play in short-yardage situations

• Good recovery strength to hold his gap against doubles

• Poor handling of split zones and pulls. Easily sealed from the play

• Needs to be weary of crackback blocks and either sidestep them or power through 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Effective swipe move

• Good strength and enough dip for a good rip move

• Can get caught over-leaning on his bull rush

• Ineffective club move 

Agility/Bend

• Displays good body control to get skinny through the hole

• Able to get low and occasionally elude the punch

• Stiff hips 

Hand Use

• Good punch at the point of attack

• Good length that he uses well

• Not the quickest hands at the POA

• Slow hand counters. Struggles to unlatch if he doesn’t get early inside hands 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Able to move blocks out of the way and get into the backfield

• Displays good stack-and-shed ability

• Able to anchor the edge and lock out his man to get eyes in the backfield

• Good lower body strength to walk his man into the backfield

• Tight ends should not be left alone with him

• Plays too high, susceptible to cut blocks 

Range

• Good motor. Able to work sidelines to sidelines

• Reads the play well to make plays well outside the tackle box 

Instincts/Discipline

• Hard to fool with misdirection. Snuffs out trick plays

• Needs to stay square in the hole better. Looks to get skinny and work upfield, allowing the blocker to ride him right out of the play

• Overaggressive jumping read option 

Tackling

• Good strike ability

• Struggles to consistently make the tackle off the block

• Poor tackle radius. Too many misses in space 

Flat Coverage

• Poor depth in his drops

• Hesitant getting to his spot 

Production

• 2024: 16, Solo, 35 Solo, 61 Tot, 22 TFLs, 12.5 Sks

• Career (4 seasons): 55 G, 71 Solo, 144 Tot, 45 TFLs, 23.5 Sks 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Penn State, Tennessee, Oregon, Iowa (2024) Michigan (2023)

• ST Value: Good motor, average athleticism, average tackling ability

• Injury History: None

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Both, prefers hand in dirt

• Scheme: 3-4 OLB, 4-3 DE

Pass Rush Production

• Decent quickness and elusiveness around the edge

• Lack of any functional strength limits his effectiveness throughout the game

• Poor balance. Struggles when facing any amount of contact

• Would like to see him fight through chips better 

1st Step Explosion

• Slow and hesitant working through chips 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Moves well with down blocks to make the play backside

• Able to slip under blocks to penetrate into the backfield

• Fights through split zones and pull guards well to make the play

• Poor making the tackle while engaged with the block 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Nice swim move and sidestep to elude the punch and shoot the backfield

• Good dip in his rip through

• Rush plan needs a lot of work. Too much reliance on pure speed

• Cannot handle any contact. If the OL can get hands-on, it’s over

• Weak spin move 

Agility/Bend

• Very elusive in space. Good bend around the corner when he can get under the punch

• Awkward run style. Stiff hips. Slow change of direction

• Struggles with spacing, results in poor dip under the punch

• Slow lateral speed in the run game 

Hand Use

• Quick hands when he throws them

• Would like to see more hand usage at the point of attack. Too often opts to elude the block in space

• Slow shed to make the play

• Slow counters 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Shows a decent punch with solid stack ability but overall struggles with maintaining his leverage on the edge

• Not going to overpower many offensive linemen

• Very weak anchor on the edge. Gives up too much ground in the run game 

Range

• Works through traffic well to make the play

• Slow footspeed limits his range

• Does not possess a great desire to chase plays well downfield 

Instincts/Discipline

• Sees the ball well through the block

• Poor read of the mesh point

• Poor angles to the ball carrier

• Struggles to contain the quarterback in the pocket 

Tackling

• Good wrap-up technique

• Excellent tackle radius. Able to work over the formation and make the tackle through traffic

• Struggles working off the block to make the play 

Flat Coverage

• Good depth in his drops

• Able to man-up with the running back

• Moves decently well with the flow of the play but gets tunnel vision looking into the backfield 

Production

• 2024: 12 G, 37 Solo, 80 Tot, 21 TFLs, 16.5 Sks

• Career (4 seasons): 47 G, 113 Solo, 215 Tot, 47 TFLs, 30.0 Sks

• 2024 ACC Defensive Player of the Year 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Missouri, Pittsburgh, Virginia, Western Kentucky (2024) Northern Illinois (2023)

• ST Value: Above average tackler, average athlete, average motor

• Injury History: None

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Stand Up

• Scheme: 3-4 OLB

• Misc: Texas A&M transfer (2024) 

Pass Rush Production

• Generates good power moves when he fully commits to them

• Not a speed rusher but can around his man with a quick jump anticipating the snap

• Possesses great size but does not use it to his full potential, instead opting for speed and finesse moves that succeed at a very low rate

• Simple chips can keep him away from the QB for the duration of the game. He will likely see a lot at the next level as a result 

1st Step Explosion

• Quick burst to knife into the backfield for highlight TFLs

• Good straight-line speed

• Can jump the snap and blow by his man but not consistently

• Slow on stunts 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Good strength to fight through the line and make the TFL

• Good strength to hold the edge and force the play back inside as long as he stays disciplined

• Gets upfield quickly to elude the split zone and make the play in the backfield

• Slow to read the blocking and slower to react results in him giving up the edge often

• Chases the ball. Needs to be more disciplined

• Aggressive jumping the play but can be exploited with counters and misdirection 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Deep bag of moves

• Flashes an effective spin

• Quick swim to get into the backfield in a flash

• Shows a little wiggle in space but not enough to pose any threat due to poor footspeed

• Ineffective club and swipe moves

• Decent rip move but does not possess the bend around the edge to finish and get into the backfield 

Agility/Bend

• More nimble than you’d expect give his size

• Decent change of direction on his counter step and inside moves

• Slow lateral speed in the run game. OL can cross his face with ease

• Slow around the edge. Easy to stay with as a OT

• Struggles with balance at the point of contact 

Hand Use

• Violent hands

• Inaccurate punch

• Slow getting hands on first, allowing the blocker to control the point of attack

• Slow to counter 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Tons of lower body strength to bull over the blocker

• Good upper body strength to stack his man and hold his gap

• Dense player but poor positioning and pad level results in him being taken out of the play by even tight ends

• Needs to stay on his feet and drive his man into the backfield more consistently

• Playstyle is too small. Needs to play to his big frame and impose himself much more 

Range

• Good motor in pursuit

• Not a rangy athlete 

Instincts/Discipline

• Reads the mesh point well

• Needs to read the blocking quicker and maintain his leverage

• Struggles seeing the ball through traffic

• Poor pursuit angles. Far too aggressive, chagrin headlong to the ball and can be taken out with crackbacks and split zones 

Tackling

• Able to work through the block well to make play in the backfield

• Good strike ability to limit yards after contact

• Rare to see him miss a tackle 

Flat Coverage

• Re-routes well

• Struggles to get good depth in his drops, especially while keeping his eyes in the backfield

• Cannot be left alone with any skill player 

Production

• 2024: 12 G, 27 Solo, 37 Tot, 14 TFLs, 5.0 Sks, 1 FF

• Career (3 seasons): 37 G, 75 Solo, 109 Tot, 31 TFLs, 17.0 Sks 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Missouri, Notre Dame, Arkansas, Texas (2024) Michigan (2023)

• ST Value: Below average athlete, above average motor, excellent tackler

• Injury History: Lower Body (2024)

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Both. Better standing up

• Scheme: 4-3 DE/3-4 DE

• Misc: Purdue Transfer (2024) 

Pass Rush Production

• Wins with raw athlticism

• Weak power rusher due to inconsistent pad level

• Does not win with a bevy of pass rush moves 

1st Step Explosion

• Explosive out of his stance

• Solid anticipation of the snap but can improve here 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Poor instincts to see the play and set the edge

• Easily deceived or taken out of his spot with play action or misdirection 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Has a decent chop move but needs to throw it with more regularity

• Needs a lot of polish on his rush plan. Far too passive

• Does not use space very well 

Agility/Bend

• Elusive player getting around blocks. Slips the punch well

• Slow change of direction 

Hand Use

• Excellent arm length that he uses well

• Violent hands at the point of attack to stack and shed his man

• Very inaccurate hands. Punch lands wide often 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Dense frame. Hard to knock off his spot

Range

• Good athlete with great range. Able to work to the sidelines or pursue downfield 

• Poor instincts and precessing limits his range

Instincts/Discipline

• Slow processor of the game. Hesitant as he learns his new position

• Slow to read and react to his gap responsibility

• Too often overruns the play 

Tackling

• Saw marked improvement over the course of the 2024 season

• Wrap-up technique still needs work

• Inconsistent coming off the block in time to make the play 

Flat Coverage

• Linebacker experience gives him an edge here

• Good instincts to take away options when the QB looks his way 

Production

• 2024: 12 G, 30 Solo, 57 Tot, 14 TFLs, 4.5 Sks, 0 FFs

• Career (4 seasons): 47 G, 121 Solo, 240 Tot, 25 TFLs, 6.0 Sks, 1 FFs

• Transitioned from LB to EDGE in 2024 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Iowa, Oregon, Penn State, Rutgers (2024) SDSU (2023)

• ST Value: Goo motor, average speed

• Injury History: None

• Misc: Cal Transfer (2023) 

Pass Rush Production

• More of a straight-line rusher. Needs to refine his setup and use space better

• Bit of a tweener when it comes to speed and power. Possesses both but not enough to win with either with any consistency

• More schemed into the backfield instead of him winning straight-up

• Misses far too many would-be sacks. Needs to contain the QB better 

1st Step Explosion

• Picks up good speed when he gets a lane to the backfield

• Good jump on the ball when get anticipates the snap well

• Will jump early 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Nice blend of play strength and athleticism to hold his edge and penetrate to be a weapon in the run game

• Fights through the split zone to get to the ball carrier

• Able to work across the formation and make the play from the weak side

• Patient on the edge. Hard to get outside of him

• Need to better read the blocking scheme to maintain his leverage

• Slow getoff results in easy seal on the edge. Struggles to get across the blocker’s face on down blocks 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Flashes a decent swipe move

• Lacking a deep repertoire of pass-rush moves to attack the blocker

• Ineffective bull rush 

Agility/Bend

• Decent bend around the corner but needs to do better eluding the initial punch

• Eluded easily in space

• Balance can be an issue when setting up his rush move 

Hand Use

• Uses his length well to stack the blocker and shed him quickly

• Slow on his counters. Once he’s latched, he’s out of the play 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Displays good stack-and-shed ability

• Good balance to work through contact and foot trash to make the play

• Bullies running backs and receivers

• Lacks elite lower body strength to win with power in the pass rush consistently

• Thin frame and will need to add weight at the next level 

Range

• Very poor motor when pursuing the play moves away from him 

Instincts/Discipline

• Reads the mesh point well

• More of a reactive player. See ball, chase ball

• Slow to read the blocking and can be sealed out

• Poor angles to the ball

• Slow to locate the ball at times 

Tackling

• Works through blocks well to make the tackle

• High tackler, allowing ball carriers to slip underneath him

• Small tackle radius 

Flat Coverage

• Good athlete. Able to flip his hips and mirror the route

• Good route recognition. Passes off the route well while keeping eyes in the backfield

• Plays with great leverage. Good depth in his drops 

Production

• 2024: 13 G, 23 Solo, 38 Tot, 13 TFL, 7.5 Sks, 1 FF

• Career (3 seasons): 39 G, 44 Solo, 71 Tot, 30 TFL, 19.5 Sks, 3 FF 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Ohio State, Alabama (2024) Florida (2023)

• ST Value: Average athleticism, below average tackler, poor motor

• Injury History: None

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Both

• Scheme: 3-4 OLB/4-3 DE 

Pass Rush Production

• Uses space well to elude his man and take a quick path to the QB

• Does not possess a great repertoire of rush moves to win 1-on-1. Largely schemed into the backfield

• Weak at the point of attack. Easily controlled and too upright

• Not a threat to win with speed consistently 

1st Step Explosion

• Closes on the quarterback well. Great angles and long stride to get on top of his man quickly

• Impressive straight-line speed to the ball carrier

• Good anticipation of the snap but can be susceptible to hard counts when he guesses wrong 

Set Edge/Run Stop

• Good positioning. Patient player who knows his role

• Good instincts and lateral quickness to get into the backfield

• Struggles to anchor the edge due to lackluster play strength. Can be moved well out of the way

• Slow working off the block in time to plug his gap

• Slow to see the split zone 

Pass Rush Repertoire

• Decent counter step inside and rip move to dip under the punch

• Inaccurate hands limit his effectiveness

Agility/Bend

• Moves well laterally to elude the rush and get into the backfield

• Stiff athlete

• Upright runner means he’s susceptible to cut blocks

• Not a bendy or speedy rusher around the edge

• Slow change of direction on stunts 

Hand Use

• Quick hands to swim over the block

• Good length to keep his blocker at a distance and lock him out but needs to do it more consistently

• Slow to get hands on his man and slow to counter

• Throws an inaccurate punch 

Play Strength/Toughness

• Good stack and shed ability when he uses his arm length

• Weak upper body. Easily thrown around by a strong punch

• Struggles with balance. On the ground far too much in his pass rush

• Poor anchor. Doubles will take him right out of the play 

Range

• Horrible motor. Little to no desire to chase the play outside the tackle box 

Instincts/Discipline

• Patient when facing read option. Holds his edge well and waits until he’s sure to commit inside

• Good angles to the ball carrier

• Disciplined player who is consistent in his run-fit

• Slow to read and react to the play, allowing it to pass him by too often 

Tackling

• Good wrap-up technique

• Exceptional tackle radius

• Works through the contact to strike the ball carrier and send him backwards 

Production

• 2024: 12 G, 20 Tot, 28 Tot, 16 TFLs, 11.5 Sks, 3 FFs

• Career (5 seasons): 54 G, 84 Solo, 143 Tot, 39 TFLs, 24.0 Sks, 5 FFs 

Miscellaneous Notes

• Games Watched: Alabama, LSU, Missouri, Clemson (2024) Louisville (2023)

• ST Value: Poor athlete, very poor motor, great tackler

• Injury History: None

• Type of rusher (Stand-up or hand in dirt): Both

• Scheme: 4-3 DE

• Misc: Georgia Tech Transfer (2024)