Official Bio
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Strengths:
Has a non-stop motor...Great strength...Technically sound and really understands leverage...Is real quick and a decent athlete...Outstanding tackler...Can penetrate and make plays in the backfield..Versatile and has played multiple positions in two different schemes...Has a ton of experience against top competition...Really smart and a hard worker...Active hands...Productive...Had a great senior year...A leader.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't have the height that you look for...Can be too aggressive at times...Is not overly stout at the point of attack..Has a limited pass rush repertoire and basically relies on hustle...Not very powerful...Bit of a 'tweener...Doesn't have much upside.
Notes:
Finished 49-0 as a state champion super-heavyweight wrestler as a junior...Was ranked as the #1 high school wrestler in the nation...Gatorade Player of the Year in Minnesota..Played defensive tackle for the first 3 years of his college career and moved outside to end as a senior when the Irish transitioned to a 3-4...Notched an amazing 112 tackles as a senior, which matched the total of his three previous years combined...Could project to either tackle or end at the next level depending on the scheme...Doesn't have all the physical tools you look for but his intangibles are top-rate...The type who will never be a star and projects as more of a backup in the NFL but could play in the league for a long time and coaches will adore him.
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
TFL |
SACK |
| 2003 |
DNP |
- |
- |
- |
| 2004 |
12 |
17 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
| 2005 |
12 |
33 |
3.0 |
1.5 |
| 2006 |
13 |
62 |
9.5 |
3.5 |
| 2007 |
12 |
112 |
8.0 |
4.0 |
| Totals |
49 |
224 |
22.5 |
10.0 |
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