By Jeremy Hritz
| Height: 6’4 Weight: 325 40 (est.): 5.2 College: LSU |
| Career Stats – 54 solo tackles, 143 assists, 22 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble |
| Strengths – Massive body, can occupy blockers and command attention – Relentless energy and does not quit on a play – Athletic and explosive with good burst, but does not have great sideline-to-sideline movement – Disrupts passing game with hands up, disrupting passing lanes – Intelligent, high-character young man |
| Areas for Growth – Consistency in performance, experiences lulls in play – Upper body strength is less-than-desirable – Requires growth in ability to change direction swiftly – Not a factor in pass rush – Plays a bit high and stiff at times |
| Best-Case Scenario – Can step in as a role player year #1 and develop over time as a quality nose who can dictate blocks and thwart the running game |
| Likely Reality – A developmental player who sticks to a practice squad and contributes in a role in year #2 |
| Projected Round – 7th round, priority undrafted free agent |
| Potential to Land with the Steelers – Depth primarily as a 1-technique defender, with the chops to contribute as a 3-tech, which impacts his draft value, though these traits would make him valuable to the Steelers. A better run defender than a pass rusher, this is what the Steelers are looking for, as they want their ILBs to make the plays and have their DL eat up space. |
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