I like the Jerry Hughes pick a lot and not just because it makes me one-for-one on my mock.Here are the numbers:
6016/255
1.63 ten
2.63 twenty
4.69 forty
4.15 shuttle
6.99 three-cone
34.5-inch vertical
9’10” broad jump
26 reps
33-inch arms, 9 3/4-inch hands
Good: Awesome motor ... natural pass-rusher ... explosive first step ... very productive (15 sacks in ’08 and 11.5 in ’09) at big-time program ... stays low and is better at holding his ground than he gets credit for ... takes good angles ... agile (a former halfback) ... will help on special teams ... well liked and respected ... on track to get his degree ... very good in pursuit ... effective tackler ... has coverage experience and good hands (three career picks at TCU) ... leadership ability ... extremely durable
Bad: Smaller than you’d like at end, even for the Colts, and won’t get much bigger without losing what makes him special ... trusts his outside spin too much and takes himself out of some plays ... can be tricked by play action and, especially, draws ... can be blindsided ... needs to vary his moves ... not a natural in coverage ... needs to use his hands better when it comes to shedding
Overall: Aside from size, all of his faults could be well improved with coaching and experience. Keep in mind he was a halfback just four years ago. And what he brings to the table can’t be taught. He’ll need the right environment, but has sky-high potential.
How he fits: He has enough skill to walk in and contribute as a pass-rusher right away, but will learn to be a more complete end under the tutelage of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.
Reminds me of: Trent Cole
Who did I have for tonight? Oh yeah, Veldheer and Verner. That would be nice.
Stay tuned.
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