Poona Ford College- Texas Height- 6 feet Weight- 305 pounds Position- Defensive Tackle Pros: Great burst off the line Good punch Very strong Gets off blocks High motor/effort Cons: On the ground too much Limited pass rush moves Overall The first thing you notice when watching Poona Ford is his burst off the… Continue reading Poona Ford – Texas
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Da’Ron Payne – Alabama
Da’Ron Payne College- Alabama Height- 6 feet 2 inches Weight- 310 pounds Position- Defensive Tackle Pros: Strong hands Quick off the snap Good footwork Balanced and stays on feet Uses hands well Short area quickness Cons: Inconsistent pad level Doesn’t get off blocks Lack of pass rush moves Inconsistent with effort Overall Payne… Continue reading Da’Ron Payne – Alabama
Christian Wilkins – Clemson
Christian Wilkins College- Clemson Height- 6 feet 4 inches Weight- 300 pounds Position- Defensive Tackle Pros: Can stack and shed Stout against the run Strong and powerful (rarely gets pushed back) Good footwork Stays on his feet Versatile – plays NT/1T/3T/End Nonstop motor Short area quickness Good on twist/stunts Lateral mobility Cons: Limited as… Continue reading Christian Wilkins – Clemson
Vita Vea – Washington
Vita Vea College- Washington Height- 6 feet 4 inches Weight- 345 pounds Position- Defensive Tackle Pros: Powerful Can hold up against double teams Stack/shed Great feet Agile High motor/effort Short area quickness Can create pressure with quick burst Can collapse the pocket Cons: Needs better hand technique Inconsistent with pad level Discipline Limited pass… Continue reading Vita Vea – Washington
Maurice Hurst – Michigan
Maurice Hurst College- Michigan Height- 6 feet 2 inches Weight- 282 pounds Position- Defensive Tackle Pros: Good play recognition Explodes off the line Nonstop motor Strong hands Can spilt the double team Good balance, stays on his feet Cons: Undersized Can get overpowered in the run game Limited repertoire as a pass rusher… Continue reading Maurice Hurst – Michigan