2010 Defensive Tackle Reports
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 300
40: 5.31
Year: 6Sr

Charles Alexander

School: LSU
Position: DT
Bio: Senior totals included 29/2/1 when he started 13 games after 25/1.5/1 as a junior after he started eight. Played the first three games of the 2007 season before a knee injury sidelined him.
Positive: Nice-sized defensive tackle who fights hard and plays with good quickness. Explodes off the snap, fights with his hands throughout the action and keeps his feet driving up the field on contact. Fluid changing direction, makes plays down the line of scrimmage and plays with good pad level. Resilient and tough to knock off his feet.
Negative: Shows marginal speed in pursuit. Easily controlled at the point by a single blocker. Marginally productive in college.
Analysis: Despite his size, Alexander plays more like a one-gap, penetrating tackle rather than a space eater upfront. He offers a good degree of upside potential, yet he must start to play to his measurables and increase his productivity to stick around the NFL for any length of time.

Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 295
40: 4.98
Year: 4Sr

Tyson Aluala

School: California
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his junior and senior seasons. Total last year included 65/11.5/7.5 after 62/11/6 as a junior.
Positive: Strong, nasty defender with the ability to be used at several spots on the line. Displays good first-step quickness, keeps his pads low to the ground, and gets leverage on opponents. Breaks down well, rarely off his feet, and quickly locates the ball. Smart football player, keeps his feet driving on contact, and fires through gaps up the field. Consistently focused on or double teamed by opponents in the middle of the line. Displays good hand technique and an array of moves getting off blocks. Chases the action hard and plays with a non-stop motor.
Negative: Lacks natural bulk and at times easily controlled by a single blocker. Marginal speed. Minimally effective as a pass rusher.
Analysis: A productive defender at Cal, Aluala offers possibilities at defensive tackle in a conventional four-man line or as a two-gap end in a 3-4 alignment. He plays bigger and faster than his measurables and will be an asset for any team that selects him.

Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 293
40: 4.78
Year: 4Sr

Geno Atkins

School: Georgia
Position: DT
Bio: Used as a starter in Georgia's rotational system the past three years. All-Conference selection after his senior and sophomore seasons. Totals last year included 36/3/10.5 after 34 tackles as a junior. Posted career numbers of 41/7.5/14.5 as a sophomore.
Positive: Explosive one-gap tackle who plays with a large degree of athleticism. Explodes off the snap with a nice first step, fires through gaps upfield, and plays with good pad level. Fluid moving in all directions, plays with good balance, and rarely off his feet. Displays speed up the field or out to the flanks. Quickly changes direction and shows ability in pursuit. Flashes lower body power and the ability to get push up the field.
Negative: Undersized, smothered at the point of attack and very slow to shed blocks. Easily turned from the action by a single opponent. Marginally productive the past two seasons. Passion for the game has been questioned.
Analysis: At the top of his game, Atkins is an impact defender who easily exploits opponents and displays the ability to make a lot of plays behind the line of scrimmage. He runs hot and cold on the field and has not consistently played at a high level. Atkins has the playing style to be a three-technique lineman at the next level, and he could have a long career if he makes football a priority.

Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 300
40: 5.24
Year: 5Sr

Jaron Baston

School: Missouri
Position: DT
Bio: Two-year starter who finished with 25/2.5/1.5 as a senior after 49/8/1 the prior season. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Positive: Straight-line defensive tackle who flashes power in his game. Plays with good pad level, keeps his feet driving up the field, and displays a burst bearing down on the action. Flashes the ability to bull rush opponents off the ball, works his hands throughout the action and plays hard to the whistle blows.
Negative: Rather easily controlled at the point of attack by a single blocker and very slow to disengage. Lacks the quick change of direction. Cannot sustain his speed. Marginal pass rusher.
Analysis: Baston is a short defensive tackle who lacks the quickness and change of direction to be a three-technique lineman and the overall body strength to be a plugger in the middle of the line. He could find a home as a backup in a conventional system.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 300
40: 5.41
Year: 5Sr

Caleb Blakesley

School: Kansas
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter who finished his senior season with 17 tackles after 22/4/.5 as a junior.
Positive: Quick, explosive straight-line defender with limited upside. Plays with good lean, effectively uses his hands to protect himself, and keeps his feet driving on contact. Hustles around the field and a hard-working defender.
Negative: Limited athletically. Controlled at the point by a single blocker. Displays a lot of stiffness in his game. Haphazard in his movement and a marginal pass rusher.
Analysis: Blakesley offers size and some growth potential, which if met could help him develop into a backup defensive tackle for an NFL team.

Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 296
40: 5.13
Year: 4Sr

Leroy Burgess

School: North Carolina State
Position: DT
Bio: Junior college transfer who totaled 26/2/2 as a senior, when he also intercepted a pass.
Positive: Undersized interior lineman who plays with great quickness. Bends his knees, gets leverage on opponents, and fires off the snap with a nice first step. Uses his hands well, relatively nimble and fluid moving in all directions of the field. Fights hard to get off blocks and keeps his feet moving up the field. Solid strength for his size.
Negative: Small and handled at the point by a single blocker. Marginally productive.
Analysis: Burgess is a hard-working lineman who did well his only season starting on the IA level. The ability to play with leverage and move in every direction of the field gives him a chance as a three-technique lineman.

Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 317
40: 5.42
Year: 4Sr

Daniel Calvin

School: Kansas State
Position: DT
Bio: Junior college transfer who became a full-time starter last season then posted 31/5/2. Totaled 14 tackles as a junior when he started five games.
Positive: Explosive defensive lineman who displayed an improved game last season. Fires off the snap with a nice first step, plays with good pad level, and works his hands throughout the action. Keeps his feet moving, displays solid awareness, and nicely redirects the ball-carriers.
Negative: Really does not show much in the way of lower body power. More of a straight-line defender and a marginal pass rusher. Easily tied up at the point by blocks.
Analysis: Calvin is an adequately sized lineman with a good degree of upside potential for the future. He

Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 296
40: 5.22
Year: 5Sr

Alan-Michael Cash

School: North Carolina State
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter who totaled 55/3.5/2 as a senior.
Positive: Undersized yet intense defensive lineman who consistently flies around the football. Displays good first step quickness, shows an explosive nature to his game, and effectively uses his hands to protect himself. Plays with what terrific leverage getting underneath opponents, knifes to the inside of blocks and effectively uses his hands to protect himself. Keeps his feet moving on contact, plays with above-average awareness, and gives effort the entire game.
Negative: Easily knocked from his angle of attack and cannot get off blocks once engaged at the point. Marginal pass rusher.
Analysis: Cash lacks the desired measurables for the next level, yet He

Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 354
40: 5.72
Year: 4Sr

Terrence Cody

School: Alabama
Position: DT
Bio: Junior college transfer who started the past two seasons, winning both All-American and All-Conference honors each year. Senior totals included 25 tackles and six tackles for loss after 24/4.5/5 as a junior. Has blocked several, some during critical moments of the game.
Positive: Massive interior lineman who can be a dominant force up front. Clogs the middle of the field, displays power in his lower body, and has the ability to stand up blockers at the line of scrimmage. Uses his hands relatively well to protect himself, built low to the ground, and gets underneath blockers. Fluid changing direction for such a large man, easily redirects to ball handlers, then takes them down at the point of attack. Takes up a lot of space in the middle of the line and commands double teams.
Negative: Lumbers about the field and shows marginal explosion in his game. Must develop more moves with his hands and become quicker disengaging for blocks. Poorly conditioned, wears down and does not always seem to go hard.
Analysis: Cody made an immediate impact at Alabama upon his arrival in 2008. He's a massive interior clogger and will collapse the pocket, creating opportunities for teammates. He possesses a world of talent and upside, yet he has weight concerns and does not dedicate himself to off-field conditioning. Cody offers starting ability at the next level and can quickly impact an NFL team if he decides to focus on football and make the game a priority. Should he continue to singularly rely on his natural skills, Cody could quickly be looking for a new line of work.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 281
40: 4.82
Year: 4Sr

Nate Collins

School: Virginia
Position: DT
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior, when he became a full-time starter and posted 77/10.5/6, while also intercepting one pass. Junior totals included 36 tackles, when he started three games.
Positive: Explosive interior lineman whose game is on the upswing. Fires off the snap with a great first step, gets leverage on opponents, and plays with good knee bend. Agile, immediately alters his angle of attack or redirects to ball-carriers. Quickly gets back to playing form off the initial block, effectively uses hand technique to protect himself, and flashes power on the inside. Fluid moving in every direction of the field and displays a burst of closing speed.
Negative: Undersized and has growth limitations. Struggles getting off blocks once engaged at the point of attack. Smothered from the action by large blockers.
Analysis: Collins was a force on the Cavalier defense last season and is a hard working lineman moving up draft boards. His size will be a limiting factor at the next level, yet Collins possesses all the necessary skills to back up for a number of defensive systems.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 288
40: 5.07
Year: 4Sr

Howard David

School: Brown
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons. Senior totals included 29/6/1 after 30/13/6.5 as a junior.
Positive: Explosive one-gap tackle with marginal size and growth potential. Quickly gets off the snap with a terrific first step, plays with good pad level and keeps his feet driving up the field. Uses his hands to protect himself, wedges through the small creases of the offensive line, and fluid changing direction. Plays with good knee bend, pad level, and works hard.
Negative: Easily knocked to the ground or from his angle of attack by a single opponent. Cannot get off blocks once engaged at the point of attack.
Analysis: David is a hard-working lineman with limited growth potential yet a prospect who could find a home as a three-technique lineman based on his quickness and ability to move laterally.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 314
40: 5.37
Year: 5Sr

Brandon Deaderick

School: Alabama
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter with totals of 22/4.5/1 as a senior after 36/5.5/4 the prior year.
Positive: Nice-sized defensive lineman with possibilities at tackle or as a two-gap end. Fires off the snap with a nice first step, fluid changing direction, and displays the ability to get to the flanks and make plays against ball-carriers. Effectively reads the action, plays with good lean, and works his hands throughout the action. Keeps his feet driving up the field and always on balance. Displays an array of moves and works hard to get off blocks.
Negative: Lacks true bulk on the inside at defensive tackle. Marginal pass rusher and lacks speed up the field.
Analysis: Deaderick is a solid defensive line prospect who does the little things well. Not much of a playmaker, he's a lineman who occupies blockers and creates opportunities for those around him. Solid late-round prospect with the versatility to back up in a number of systems at the next level.

Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 260
40: 4.75
Year: 5Sr

Kevin Dixon

School: Troy State
Position: DT
Bio: Junior college transfer who began his career at Nebraska. All-Conference selection as a senior, after totals of 49/10.5/4. Lined up at defensive tackle last season.
Positive: Undersized yet athletic defensive lineman who can be used at multiple positions. Plays with good pad level, fluid changing direction and pursues down the line to make plays. Works his hands throughout the play, shows good punch at the point of attack, and keeps his feet driving on contact. Resilient, and stays with the action. Plays with a large degree of quickness. Forceful up the field and flashes lower body power.
Negative: Must improve his playing balance. Tends to over-pursue the action at times. Lacks bulk and will wear down at the next level.
Analysis: After bouncing around from college to college prior to last season, Dixon pulled together a terrific senior campaign and made himself a prospect. He possesses size limitations and will not fit every system, yet his movement skills and speed will be tough to pass up.

Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 282
40: 5.01
Year: 5Sr

Brandon Gilbeaux

School: Delaware
Position: DT
Bio: Two-year starter who began his college career with Syracuse. Senior totals included 56/6.5/.5 at the 26 tackles as a junior.
Positive: Explosive one-gap tackle who makes plays in every direction of the field. Quickly gets off the snap with a nice first step, immediately changes direction, and goes very hard. Effectively diagnoses the action, nicely redirects to ball-carriers, and wraps up tackling.
Negative: Easily locked up at the point by a single blocker. Marginally productive until the season.
Analysis: Gilbeaux is an athletic prospect who comes off an up-and-down college career. He has the size and style to be used as a one-gap lineman or potentially a three- technique tackle.

Height: 6-0
Weight: 300
40: 5.35
Year: 5Sr

Fred Givens

School: Wyoming
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter who finished with 42 tackles as a senior after 45 the prior year.
Positive: Short, explosive plugger with great explosion. Possesses outstanding first step quickness, shows strength in his lower body and bulrushes opponents off the ball. Effectively uses his hands to protect himself, naturally strong, and holds his ground against blocks. Plays with exceptional leverage, bending his knees and keeping his pads low to the ground.
Negative: Possesses just a small area burst of speed. Very slow to shed blocks once engaged at the point. Lacks natural size and may struggle transitioning at the next level.
Analysis: Givens has the playing style of a nose tackle yet the body type teams want in a three-technique lineman. He could be an inexpensive backup in a one-gap defense if he improves his ability to make plays laterally.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 305
40: 5.11
Year: 5Sr

DeMarcus Granger

School: Oklahoma
Position: DT
Bio: Former All-Conference selection who saw limited action because of injury the past two seasons. Played in a single game as a senior and posted three tackles. Totaled 20 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss as a junior. Sophomore totals included 35/8.5/3.5. Struggled with back injuries the past two seasons as well as a foot problem during his junior campaign.
Positive: One time highly rated defensive lineman who
Negative: Handled at the point by a single blocker. Possesses marginal strength. Injury history has sent up red flags.
Analysis: After his sophomore season, Granger was considered one of the top defensive line prospects in the nation. He received a mid-round grade from NFL scouting services prior to his senior season yet barely saw the field. Granger is a medical risk at this point yet worth bringing into camp based on the skills he previously displayed.

Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 305
40: 4.84
Year: 4Sr

Lamarr Houston

School: Texas
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior. Totals last year included career numbers of 68/22/8 after 22/7/1.5 as a junior.
Positive: High-revving interior defensive lineman whose game is on the rise. Breaks down well, plays with good knee bend, and is resilient. Effectively collapses to the outside defending the run, keeps his feet driving on contact, and works his hands well. Fires off the snap with a terrific first step and displays a lot of explosion in his game. Fluid if asked to twist or stunt and has an adequate change of direction.
Negative: Rumbles about the field and not effective in pursuit. Marginal closing burst. Must be quicker disengaging from blocks once engaged at the point of attack.
Analysis: Coming into the season, NFL scouting services gave Houston a free agent grade. Houston elevated his game significantly last year and has now moved into the middle rounds. Houston is a hard-working lineman who would be best as a one gap tackle on a four-man line. He offers a nice degree of upside and should see action as a rookie.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 328
40: 5.23
Year: 5Sr

Travis Ivey

School: Maryland
Position: DT
Bio: Former reserve who became a full-time starter last season and posted 25/to/1. Started four games as a junior and posted 26/4/1.
Positive: Well-sized defensive tackle who flashes power and ability. Plays with good pad level, fires off the snap and displays good first step quickness. Works hard to get off blocks, keeps his feet moving, and shows the ability to push blockers off the line.
Negative: Lacks balance, easily knocked from playing form with a single hit or handled by a single lineman. Not light on his feet or effective pursuing the action to the flanks.
Analysis: Ivey is a size prospect who

Height: 6-1
Weight: 343
40: 5.55
Year: 5Sr

Darryl Jackson

School: Kean
Position: DT
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior after the numbers of 41/3.5/3.
Positive: Wide-body defensive tackle with better-than-average athleticism. Plays with good knee bend, pad level, and tough to move off the line. Quickly gets his hands into blockers, works them throughout the action and moves well on his feet. Powerful in his lower body, he bulrushes opponents off the line and displays terrific overall strength. Disruptive force, defeats blocks, then flashes the ability to get laterally and make plays on ball-carriers.
Negative: Does not consistently play at a high level of intensity nor does he always chase the action. Too easily locked up in blocks.
Analysis: Jackson has prototypical nose tackle size and strength for the next level. He's more athletic than his numbers would lend one to believe, and he's shown enough skill in his game to make it on an NFL roster. Jackson must turn up the intensity and playing hard all summer to have a true future in the NFL.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 294
40: 4.97
Year: 5Sr

MacKenzie Jacobs

School: Liberty
Position: DT
Bio: Two-year starter who totaled 37/4/2 as a senior after junior totals of 20 tackles.
Positive: Strong, interior plugger who effectively holds the point of attack. Bends his knees, plays with terrific pad level, and works his hands to protect himself. Jolts defenders with a punch, displays the ability to slide off blocks and plays strong. Shows the ability to overpower double-team blocks and consistently gets push up the field.
Negative: Lacks a quick change of direction and tends to lumber about the field. Does not always chase hard to make plays. Marginally productive.
Analysis: Jacobs is a straight-line defender who lacks the natural bulk to be a nose tackle at the next level and does not display the ability to make plays in the backfield as a conventional tackle. He must turn up the intensity and start to play to his measurables to make it out of camp this summer.

Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 301
40: 4.98
Year: 5Sr

Arthur Jones

School: Syracuse
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his sophomore and junior seasons. Senior totals included 18/6.5/1 in nine games. Missed the final three games of the season with a knee injury. Junior totals included 60/13/3.5.
Positive: Explosive defensive lineman who struggled with injuries the past year. Fires off the snap with a terrific first step, plays with good knee bend, and keeps his pads low to the ground. Knocks blockers aside with violent punch, fluid moving about the field, and displays a quick change of direction and the ability to collapse down the line chasing plays. Constantly doubled by opponents yet slides off blocks and gets to the ball-handler. Gets his hands up, fights hard throughout the action, and knocks away passes if he cannot get to the signal caller. Rarely off his feet, nicely redirects to the action, and plays with good balance.
Negative: Lacks dominant lower body strength and leg drive. Handled at the point by a single blocker.
Analysis: Jones looked like a star in the making during his sophomore and junior seasons yet was never completely healthy as a senior. As a result he was unable to take his game to the next level. He's likely to be drafted later than his skills warrant but Jones has all the necessary makings to be a starter at the next level. Could be used in a conventional system lining up over right tackle and has possibilities to develop into a two gap end.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 300
40: 5.18
Year: 5Sr

Joe Joseph

School: Miami-Fl
Position: DT
Bio: Part-time starter the past three seasons, totaling 29 tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss as a senior. Junior numbers included 17/4.5/2.
Positive: Nice-sized defensive tackle yet to take his game to the next level. Displays solid size in the middle of the field, natural strength and power in his lower body. Effectively plays with leverage, tough to move off the line, and fluid changing direction. Shows a burst of speed and above-average movement skills.
Negative: All too often gets tall and makes himself an easy target to be blocked. Rarely uses his hands to protect himself or get off blocks. Must improve his playing balance.
Analysis: Joseph has shown flashes of skill in the past two seasons, yet he really does not play with any consistency. He must improve his overall fundamentals, play at a high level, and live up to expectations. He has all the skills necessary to make it as a defensive lineman at the next level.

Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 328
40: 5.09
Year: 3Jr

Linval Joseph

School: East Carolina
Position: DT
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after totaling 60/13/3. Sophomore totals included 43 tackles and 8 tackles for loss.
Positive: Big, athletic interior lineman with a large degree of upside potential. Moves well on his feet, flashes power and pushes blockers off the ball, collapsing the pocket. Displays the ability to stunt or twist, shows a burst of straight-line closing speed, and can be a disruptive force.
Negative: Must develop more moves with his hands and too easily turned from his angle of attack by a single blocker. Tends to play a bit straight legged and makes himself an easy target for opponents. Looks poorly conditioned.
Analysis: Joseph possesses the size, athleticism, and strength to start at the next level in either a four-man front or potentially at nose tackle. That being the case, Joseph is very rough around the edges and needs a lot of time to develop his game. He comes with a good degree of upside and could eventually start at the next level.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 305
40: 5.11
Year: 4Jr

Abe Koroma

School: Western Illinois
Position: DT
Bio: Former Penn State defensive lineman who posted 39 tackles in 10 games last season. Sophomore totals of 2008 included 26/to/1.5.
Positive: Explosive, forceful one-gap tackle with excellent movement skills. Displays outstanding first step quickness, plays with good pad level and rarely off his feet. Fluid moving about the field, gets a lot of momentum at the point of attack and keeps his feet moving on contact. Immediately gets back to playing form off the initial hit and plays with good balance.
Negative: Showed flashes of ability at Penn State as a sophomore yet never truly took his game to the next level. Lacks bulk and may fit only certain schemes.
Analysis: Koroma has flashed brilliance the past two seasons and offers possibilities as a rotational tackle in a 4-3 alignment. He must get his act together and football game back on track yet he offers an upside.

Height: 6-0
Weight: 298
40: 5.01
Year: 5Sr

Justin Lawrence

School: Morgan State
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons. Senior totals included 53/8.5/1 after 47/17/8 as a junior.
Positive: Quick, explosive defensive lineman best suited to play in a one-gap system or as a three technique tackle. Displays good movement skills, footwork sliding down the line to make plays and always on balance. Quick if asked to twist or stunt, gets off the snap with a nice first step and can bend off the edge then pursues from the back side. Works his hands throughout the action, displays an array of moves getting off blocks and keeps his feet driving up the field. Immediately changes direction and shows the ability to string plays out laterally.
Negative: Short, lacks bulk and struggles getting off blocks or engulfed by a single opponent. Did not show much improvement in his game as a senior.
Analysis: Lawrence displayed flashes throughout his junior year and was a disruptive force opponents struggled to stop. His build, ability to change direction, and playing style could help him catch on as a backup three-technique lineman.

Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 292
40: 4.82
Year: 5Sr

Sean Lissemore

School: William & Mary
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after totals 66/14/6.5. Junior numbers included 51/7.5/4.
Positive: Explosive one-gap tackle best in a straight line. Plays with good pad level, displays terrific first step quickness, and keeps his feet driving up the field. Plays with a non-stop motor and chases the action. Bends his knees, rarely off his feet, and flashes power in his lower body.
Negative: Possesses an average change of direction and limited abilities making plays laterally. Lacks bulk for an interior lineman.
Analysis: Lissemore

Height: 6-2
Weight: 287
40: 4.98
Year: 4Sr

Ricardo Mathews

School: Cincinnati
Position: DT
Bio: First year starter last season who tallied 44/12.5/3.5 on his way to winning All-Conference honors. Junior totals included 12 tackles as a backup.
Positive: Explosive one-gap lineman effective making plays in every direction of the field. Quickly gets off the snap, fluid changing direction and effective in back side pursuit. Easily gets out to the flanks and plays with both leverage and knee bend.
Negative: Undersized, handled at the point by single blocker and very slow to shed.
Analysis: Mathews is a hard-working lineman who really watched his game take off last season. He has size limitations yet is athletic enough to be used as either a one-gap lineman or in the three technique position.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 295
40: 5.08
Year: 4Jr

Gerald McCoy

School: Oklahoma
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference and all-American honors since his freshman season. Junior totals included 34/15.5/6 after 30/11/6.5 as a sophomore when he also intercepted a pass.
Positive: Explosive college lineman who plays with great quickness and suddenness. Fires off the ball with great first step, keeps his pads low to the ground and gets leverage on opponents. Explodes through gaps up the field, immediately alters his angle of attack, and fluid moving laterally to chase the action out to the flanks. Works his hands to protect himself and tough to handle on the inside. Hustles, works hard to make plays and fights throughout the action.
Negative: Lacks natural bulk, at times easily knocked off balance by the first block or handled by a single lineman. Can be out-positioned from the action by wide-bodied blockers.
Analysis: McCoy was a tremendous player at Oklahoma and offers a large degree of upside for the next level. He offers possibilities at tackle in a conventional four-man line as a solid two-gap end in the future as a physically matures.

Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 295
40: 5.11
Year: 4Sr

Swanson Miller

School: Oklahoma State
Position: DT
Bio: Junior college transfer who totaled 24/4/3 as a senior after breaking into the starting lineup.
Positive: Explosive one-gap lineman with good movement skills. Fires off the snap, quickly changes direction, and fluid moving down the line to make plays. Flashes strength in his lower body, effectively uses his hands to protect himself, and works until the whistle blows.
Negative: Does not play with good balance. Easily neutralized at the point of attack by a single blocker. Marginal skills as a pass rusher.
Analysis: Miller is a nice-sized lineman who would be best served being used as a conventional tackle in a four-man line.

Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 296
40: 4.75
Year: 4Sr

Earl Mitchell

School: Arizona
Position: DT
Bio: Two-year starter at defensive tackle after beginning his college career at tight end. All-Conference selection as a senior after posting 48/12.5/6.5. Junior totals included 40/5.5/1.5.
Positive: Athletic defensive tackle who showed steady progress in his game the past two seasons. Plays with good lean, focused on by opponents in the middle of the line and flashes power. Keeps his pads low to the ground, has a compact build, and is rarely off his feet. Fluid moving about the field, quickly changes direction, and strings plays laterally.
Negative: Must do a better job protecting itself. Easily ridden from his angle of attack at times. Displays minimal moves with his hands.
Analysis: Since moving to the defensive tackle position as a junior, Mitchell has shown flashes of tremendous ability. He offers a good degree of upside potential, and he should only get better as he improves his playing strength and develops the details of his new position.

Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 321
40: 4.88
Year: 4Sr

Aleric Mullins

School: North Carolina
Position: DT
Bio: Rotational defensive tackle who finished with 15 tackles as a senior after junior totals of 12/to/1.
Positive: Large, rumbling defensive tackle in the middle of the line. Plays with good knee bend, works hard to pursue the action, and nicely redirects the ball-carriers. Strong at the point and holds his ground.
Negative: Not quick if asked to or stunt and really only effective in a straight line. Must develop more moves with his hands. Easily controlled by a single opponent.
Analysis: Mullins is a size prospect who's shown flashes of ability the past three seasons yet was marginally productive. Has an upside as a conventional tackle in a four-man line.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 294
40: 4.87
Year: 5Sr

Michael Neal

School: Purdue
Position: DT
Bio: Two-year starter who finished his senior season with 35/11.5/5.5 after 33/10/5.5 as a junior.
Positive: Explosive one gap defensive tackle that makes plays in every direction of the field. Possesses good first step quickness, bends his knees and plays with leverage. Quickly changes direction, fluid out to the flanks and shows a good degree of explosion in his overall game. Plays heads-up football.
Negative: Easily turned from the point of attack by a single blocker. Average skills against the run.
Analysis: Neal is a solid athlete who makes a large amount of plays behind the line of scrimmage in any direction of the field. He offers ability in a one-gap system potentially as a three-technique lineman.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 300
40: 4.92
Year: 4Sr

Andre Neblett

School: Temple
Position: DT
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after totals of 43/9.5/1. Junior numbers included 36 tackles.
Positive: Explosive one-gap tackle who plays with a high revving motor. Breaks down well, bends his knees, and quickly changes direction or immediately redirects to ball-carriers. Moves well about the field, plays with a large degree of quickness, and works his hands to protect himself. Shows an array of moves getting off blocks, chases the action hard and works to be productive.
Negative: Not much of a pass rusher and really better in a straight line. Lacks bulk and is handled at the point. Wears down and rotates into the lineup.
Analysis: Neblett has been productive and durable on the college level and offers potential on the inside in a one-gap system.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 304
40: 5.03
Year: 4Sr

Jared Odrick

School: Penn State
Position: DT
Bio: Thee-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his junior being named as an All-American last year. Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year in 2009. Senior totals included 43/11/7 after 41/9.5/4.5 the prior year.
Positive: Athletic, well-sized defensive lineman with potential at tackle or as a two-gap end. Bends his knees, plays with terrific leverage, and fires off the snap with a quick first step. Uses his hands to protect himself, shows good punch, and pushes blockers to the ground. Keeps his feet driving on contact, gets leverage on opponents, then bulrushes them off the line of scrimmage. Displays an array of moves getting off blocks. Knifes to the inside, plays heads-up football, and constantly focused on by opponents.
Negative: Marginal pass rusher. Displays limited skill in pursuit.
Analysis: Odrick has been a disruptive defender at Penn State and is a lineman who demands the full attention of the opposition. He's a solid athlete who plays with good fundamentals and is a prospect who hold a large degree of upside. Odrick has starting potential and should quickly produce as a rookie in the NFL.

Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 303
40: 5.35
Year: 5Sr

Vince Oghobaase

School: Duke
Position: DT
Bio: Four-year starter awarded honorable mention All-Conference honors the past two seasons. Senior totals included 37/7.5/2.5 in just eight games as he struggled with assorted leg injuries. Junior numbers included 51/6/9 after 49/12/5.4 as a sophomore.
Positive: Nice-sized, athletic defensive lineman who's been hampered with injury throughout his college career. Moves well about the field, displays a solid change of direction, and plays with good pad level. Collapses down the line, making plays laterally, consistently focused on by opponents and rarely off his feet. Covers a lot of area on the field. Shows ability stuffing the run or as a pass rusher.
Negative: Struggles getting off blocks at the point of attack. Injuries seemed to sap him of explosion and quickness last season.
Analysis: When healthy and at the top of his game, Oghobaase is a game impacting defensive lineman who could be used at tackle or as a two gap end. He offers a lot of potential and upside for the next level and could develop into a starter for an NFL team if he's able to stay healthy and get his game back on track.

Height: 6-1
Weight: 304
40: 4.97
Year: 5Sr

Jeff Owens

School: Georgia
Position: DT
Bio: Broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore. Senior totals included 32 /4/1.5. Missed the 2008 season with a knee injury. Recorded 26 tackles during his sophomore and junior seasons.
Positive: Explosive interior lineman who plays with a large degree of quickness. Fires off the snap with a nice first step, plays with good pad level, and shows a large degree of power in his lower body. Keeps his feet driving up the field, displays the ability to slide off blocks laterally, and quickly changes direction, then gets out to the flanks to make plays. Solid run defender who works his hands throughout the action.
Negative: Controlled at the point by a single blocker and slow to shed tackles. Marginal pass rusher who loses a lot of momentum when he alters his angle of attack.
Analysis: Owens looks the part yet does not consistently play to it on the field. His development was hampered by the knee injury suffered in 2008, yet for the most part, Owens has underachieved in college. Does offer a degree of upside at the next level as a conventional tackle in a four-man front.

Height: 6-1
Weight: 295
40: 4.98
Year: 5Sr

Nathan Pepper

School: South Carolina
Position: DT
Bio: Moved into the starting lineup as a freshman and posted 27/3.5/2 last season after 23/5/1 as a junior.
Positive: Undersized yet explosive one-gap tackle who could be used as a three-technique lineman. Plays with good lean, displays solid first-step quickness and explodes off the snap. Keeps his feet driving up the field, works his hands to protect himself, and wedges through blockers on the inside. Keeps his pads low to the ground, gets leverage on opponents.
Negative: Lacks bulk on the inside, handled by a single blocker, or easily knocked from his angle of attack. Does not display power in his lower body or the ability to get push up the field. Marginally productive at South Carolina.
Analysis: Pepper is a marginal prospect but his quickness off the snap, skills changing direction and ability to play with good pad level could help him catch on as an inexpensive backup in a one-gap system.

Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 300
40: 4.98
Year: 4Sr

Corey Peters

School: Kentucky
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after totaling 52/11/4. Junior totals included 36/10/4 after 43 tackles as a sophomore.
Positive: Quick, penetrating defensive lineman who makes a lot of plays behind the line of scrimmage. Explodes off the snap, gets leverage on opponents, and fires up the field. Plays with a tremendous amount of quickness, displays good movement skills, and slides off blocks to make plays on the ball-carrier. Pursues the action laterally, keeps his feet driving on contact and works his hands throughout the play. Possesses a burst of closing speed.
Negative: Lacks bulk and engulfed on the inside. More of a first move lineman that must get the first step on defenders.
Analysis: Peters is an above average athlete with the potential to add bulk and strength to his frame. Solid long term prospect who could develop into a starter at the next level.

Height: 6-1
Weight: 303
40: 5.12
Year: 3Jr

Brian Price

School: UCLA
Position: DT
Bio: Two-year starter who also saw action with the first team as a freshman. Awarded varying degrees of All-American and All-Conference honors since his freshman season. Totals last season included 48/7/23.5, after 35/4.5/14 as a junior.
Positive: Explosive one-gap tackle who makes plays in every direction of the field. Gets off the snap with a great first step, plays with tremendous quickness and suddenness. Built low to the ground, he gets leverage on opponents and displays power in his lower body. Keeps his feet moving on contact, constantly get penetration up the field and tough to handle. Displays an array of moves with his hands getting off blocks and nicely redirects the ball-handler. Doubled by opponents yet breaks through, constantly getting penetration behind the line of scrimmage.
Negative: Lacks great bulk and seems to wear down over the course of the game. Will be engulfed by larger opponents.
Analysis: Price is a disruptive force and makes a difference up front. Lacks the great growth potential, yet his quickness, ability to play with leverage, and skills moving in any direction of the field would make him perfect as a three technique lineman.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 291
40: 5.11
Year: 4Sr

Jake Ricks

School: Auburn
Position: DT
Bio: Moved in with the first team as a senior and posted 34/2.5/1.5. Junior totals included seven tackles and two tackles for loss, after seeing limited action in 13 games.
Positive: Late-developing defensive line prospect with potential as a conventional tackle or two-gap end. Relatively athletic, moves well about the field, and is fluid moving laterally chasing the action. Explodes off the snap with a great first step, breaks down well, and quickly closes to the ball handler. Plays with good lean, doubled at the point of attack, yet he slides off blocks to get to the action. Resilient and rarely off his feet.
Negative: Struggles shedding blocks once engaged at the point of attack. Has been marginally productive in college.
Analysis: Ricks is an underrated yet legitimate NFL prospect and a prospect with a good degree of upside. He possesses better-than-average size/speed numbers and may just need a little time to complete his game.

Height: 6-1
Weight: 292
40: 5.03
Year: 5Sr

Boo Robinson

School: Wake Forest
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter who's played both defensive tackle and on the nose. Senior totals included 37/3/1 after 47/6/5 as a junior.
Positive: Fairly athletic defensive tackle with marginal size and upside. Plays with excellent pad level, gets off the snap with an explosive first step, and tough to move from his angle of attack. Quickly gets his hands up to protect himself, nicely redirects to ball-carriers and has shown himself to be a disruptive force. Constantly doubled by opponents yet rarely off his feet.
Negative: Not light on his feet and possesses just a marginal burst of speed. Must develop more moves and become quicker disengaging from blocks. Has struggled with back injuries.
Analysis: After two solid years on the football field, Robinson watched his game take a step back in 2009 for a variety of reasons. He possesses the strength and athleticism to hold down a roster spot as a backup defensive tackle on a four-man line.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 313
40: 5.22
Year: 4Sr

Jay Ross

School: East Carolina
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter who finished with 47/4.5/1.5 as a senior after 48/9.5/5 the prior season.
Positive: Athletic and explosive defensive tackle coming off a disappointing senior season. Fires off the ball with a nice first step, wedges his way between blockers on the inside and plays with good pad level. Fluid moving laterally, covers a lot of area on the field, and actively uses his hands to protect himself. Keeps his feet driving up the field on contact, focused on by opponents, and chases the action hard.
Negative: Does not display lower body leg drive and really does not get much push up the field. Slow locating the ball. Controlled at the point of attack by single blocker.
Analysis: Ross looked like a solid prospect after his sophomore and junior seasons, yet he never elevated his game the way scouts thought possible as a senior. He possesses the underlying skill and size to play at the next level in either a four-man front or possibly as a two gap end. Ross has the upside to make it at the next level, yet he must quickly pull the pieces together.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 290
40: 5.02
Year: 5Sr

Mychal Savage

School: Youngstown State
Position: DT
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his freshman season. Honored as an All-American last year. Senior totals included 36/7/5. He sat on the sidelines in 2008 after injuring his shoulder during the first game of the season. Junior totals included 43/5/4.
Positive: High-motor defender with limited physical skills. Explosive, fires through gaps up the field, quickly changes direction and is fluid moving in all directions. Works his hands throughout the action, plays with good pad level, and is rarely off his feet. Jolts blockers with good punch to keep them away, displays adequate speed off the edge, and works hard until the whistle blows.
Negative: Undersized and engulfed by large blockers, easily controlled at the point. Limited growth potential.
Analysis: Savage is a competitive prospect who plays with a warrior type of mentality. Unlikely to be drafted, he has a special teams mentality and could find a home as a backup a 4-3 defense at the next level.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 257
40: 5.11
Year: 5Sr

Malcolm Sheppard

School: Arkansas
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two years. Senior totals included 26/11/2.5 after 65/13.5/6 as a junior.
Positive: Explosive one gap lineman who makes plays in every direction of the field. Displays terrific first step quickness, plays with good pad level, and is fluid moving about the field. Quickly changes direction, gets lateral to chase the action, and shows ability in pursuit. Fluid if asked to twist or stunt, plays with a nasty attitude, and keeps his feet moving on contact. Effectively uses his hands to protect himself.
Negative: Lacks bulk and struggles getting off blocks once engaged at the point of attack.
Analysis: Sheppard was a solid college player, yet he has growth limitations and marginal size. His build and playing style lends most to believe he has ability as a three-technique lineman at the next level.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 304
40: 4.91
Year: 4Sr

D'Anthony Smith

School: Louisiana Tech
Position: DT
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons. Senior totals included 51/5.5/3.5 after 65 tackles and five sacks the prior season.
Positive: Well-sized defensive lineman with a large degree of upside. Breaks down well, plays with good knee bend, and quickly change direction. Constantly doubled or focused on by opponents in the middle of the line, and displays the ability to collapse the pocket and get push up the field. Gets a lot of force going, fires through gaps, and makes a lot of plays behind the line of scrimmage, creating opportunities for his teammates. Solid first-step quickness and strong in his upper body. Almost never off his feet, and plays with adequate balance.
Negative: Just an average change of direction. Shows no moves getting off blocks once engaged the point of attack. Marginal pass rusher.
Analysis: Smith is an above-average athlete with solid size and upside potential. He shows a lot of power in his game, with the ability to anchor at the point of attack or bulrush blockers into the backfield. Looks best suited at tackle in a conventional four-man line yet will also get consideration as a two-gap end.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 290
40: 4.85
Year: 5Sr

Averell Spicer

School: USC
Position: DT
Bio: Rotational defensive lineman who saw limited starting action the past two seasons. Posted just two tackles as a senior after missing time with assorted injuries. Junior totals included 8 tackles.
Positive: Explosive one-gap defensive lineman who's never met expectations on the college level. Explosive off the snap and shows a burst of speed. Plays low to the ground, fluid changing direction, and keeps his feet moving throughout the action. Works his hands to get off blocks and chases plays hard.
Negative: Marginal size and easily blocked at the angle of attack. Minimally productive on the college level and has seen limited playing time. Struggles beating opponents if he does not get the first step on them.
Analysis: Spicer is a potential one-gap tackle with backup possibilities at the next level if he elevates his game this summer.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 307
40: 5.03
Year: 5Sr

Ndamukong Suh

School: Nebraska
Position: DT
Bio: Thee-year starter awarded All-Conference and all-American honors since his junior season. 2009 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year as well as being named National Player of the Year by the Associated Press. Senior totals included 82/23/12 with one pass intercepted. Junior numbers included 76/19/7.5 with two interceptions.
Positive: Large, strong dominant defensive lineman who impacts the game in a variety of ways. Plays with a great amount of explosion, quickness as well as suddenness. Flashes on the scene, shows a good head for the ball and the ability to pursue the action. Plays with good lean, works his hands throughout the action and consistently doubled or tripled on the inside by opponents. Immediately alters his angle of attack and a solid pass rusher. Fluid chasing the action to the flanks, chases hard to get involved, and also displays the ability to make plays in open space. Has a nasty attitude and aggressively hunts ball handlers. Relatively instinctive, quick locating the ball, and slides off blocks laterally to make plays against the run. Solid change of direction, resilient, and works his hands to protect himself.
Negative: Does not show the brute force or ability to drive opponents off the line. Possesses more of a short burst of speed that he struggles to sustain.
Analysis: Suh has been a game changer on the college level and a defensive lineman who takes over the action. He possesses the athleticism and size to be used as a conventional tackle or two-gap end. He offers a great amount of upside and his approach to the game will enable him to quickly break into a starting lineup at the next level.

Height: 6-1
Weight: 329
40: 5.11
Year: 4Sr

Martin Tevaseu

School: UNLV
Position: DT
Bio: Junior college transfer who broke into the starting lineup as a senior then posted 28/1.5/1, after a junior season that included 20 tackles and two for loss.
Positive: Large space eater in the middle of the line who commands double-team blocks. Starts with good knee bend, plays with solid pad level, and fires off the snap with a good first step. Jolts defenders at the point of attack, displays power in his lower body and forceful up the field. Bulrushes opponents off the line of scrimmage and show the ability to collapse the pocket.
Negative: Does not play with great balance. Gets tall as the play proceeds, rarely uses his hands, and makes himself an easy target to block. More of a straight-line defender who lacks pass-rushing skills.
Analysis: Tevaseu is a developing lineman with the size and girth to hold down the nose tackle position at the next level. He offers a solid amount of upside and could develop into a solid backup for a 3-4 defense.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 278
40: 5.01
Year: 4Sr

Budd Thacker

School: Florida State
Position: DT
Bio: Part-time starter the past three seasons, recorded 16 tackles as a senior after 18/3/1 as a junior.
Positive: Hard-working defensive lineman with limited upside and athleticism. Works hard to get off blocks, grinds it out on the inside, and nicely redirects to ball handlers. Plays with a non-stop motor, and goes hard until the whistle blows.
Negative: Handled at the point by a single blocker. Displays a marginal burst to his game.
Analysis: Thacker is a workmanlike defensive lineman with marginal size and poor speed. He makes plays with hustle, and as such, has an outside shot to make it as a backup for a four-man line in the NFL.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 330
40: 5.29
Year: 4Sr

Cam Thomas

School: North Carolina
Position: DT
Bio: Full-time starter the past two seasons, posting 23/2.5 as a senior after 34/3.5. /1 the prior year.
Positive: Big, powerful interior lineman who can be used at tackle or on the nose. Plays low to the ground, stout at the point, and quickly gets off the snap with a nice first step. Effectively uses his hands to protect himself, shows terrific overall body strength, and clogs the middle of the field. Pushes blockers off the line and flashes the ability to collapse the pocket.
Negative: Seems to wear down as the game proceeds and looks sluggish at times. Fast up the field but struggles making plays laterally. Must improve his playing balance.
Analysis: Thomas is a space eater in the middle of the line and a defender who is seemingly impossible to move off the point. More of a straight-line defender with minimal skills rushing the passer, he is a two-gap lineman whose greatest asset is the ability to free things up for the linebackers who play behind him.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 305
40: 5.18
Year: 5Sr

Cordarrow Thompson

School: Virginia Tech
Position: DT
Bio: Two-year starter who finished with 25/1.5/.5 as a senior after 27/6.5/3 the prior year.
Positive: Explosive one-gap tackle coming off a disappointing senior season. Fires off the snap with a great first step, plays with terrific pad level, and keeps his feet moving on contact, bull rushing opponents off the ball. Shoots through the small gaps in the offensive line, works his hands throughout the action, and displays terrific quickness in his all-around game. Fluid collapsing down the line and works hard to make plays.
Negative: Slow shedding blocks once engaged and all too often gets tied up at the point by a single opponent. Lacks great size and has growth limitations.
Analysis: Thompson has displayed a lot of skill the past two seasons, and he can be a tough opponent handle in the middle of the line. Lacks the great upside, yet he does enough things well that he'll have an opportunity to make it as an eight defender on the or man line.

Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 314
40: 5.12
Year: 4Sr

Torrell Troup

School: UCF
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two years. Senior totals included 35/5/2 after 52/12.5/2 as a junior.
Positive: Quick, explosive interior tackle with nice size. Plays with good knee bend, fires off the snap and explosive at the point. Quickly changes direction, always plays with good leverage, and focused on by opponents. Active with his hands, collapses laterally to make plays, and rarely off his feet. Flashes power and the ability to get push up the field.
Negative: Possesses more of a short-area burst of speed and ineffective in pursuit. Struggles getting off blocks and handled at the point or out positioned by large blockers.
Analysis: Troup possesses the physical skills to line up on the inside of a conventional four-man line at the next level. He's shown a lot of skill over the past three seasons, and he is a solid developmental prospect.

Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 320
40: 5.21
Year: 5Sr

Ekom Udofia

School: Stanford
Position: DT
Bio: Four-year starter who totaled 36 tackles as a senior after 30 the prior year. Career-best 43 tackles came during his freshman season.
Positive: Explosive, one-gap tackle fluid making plays in every direction of the field. Solid athlete, plays sideline to sideline and moves well laterally down the line of scrimmage. Plays with good knee bend, fights with his hands and quick if asked to twist or stunt. Wraps up tackling.
Negative: Easily blocked from his angle of attack or steered from the action by a single blocker. Marginal skills as a pass rusher.
Analysis: Udofia possesses the size and movement skills to be used as a one-gap or three- technique lineman at the next level. He has the physical skills to make it but must quickly turn up his productivity on the field.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 291
40: 5.21
Year: 5Sr

Lorenzo Washington

School: Alabama
Position: DT
Bio: Senior totals included 19/4/2 after junior totals of 13/2.5/1. Started 12 games as a sophomore and ended the year with 36/4.5/3.
Positive: Adequately sized defensive lineman with possibilities as a two-gap end or inside rusher. Flashes strength on the inside, displays good movement skills, and is solid changing direction. Pursues the action laterally, works his hands to protect himself, and is rarely off his feet. Fluid if asked to twist or stunt. Plays with good lean and gets off the snap with a quick first step.
Negative: Displays minimal explosion in his game. Struggles getting off blocks. Marginally productive throughout his college career.
Analysis: Washington is a prospect who looks the part on the field, yet he does not make the plays many think he should. He has the athleticism to be used in a variety of systems, yet he must really pick up the intensity and productivity to make a roster at the next level.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 317
40: 5.35
Year: 5Sr

Kade Weston

School: Georgia
Position: DT
Bio: Started nine games as a senior posting 28/6.5/2.5. Used as part of a rotational system the prior three seasons and totaled 18 tackles as a junior after 19 the prior season.
Positive: Large, forceful defensive lineman who looks the part yet only occasionally plays to it. Plays with good lean, flashes power up the field and bulrushes lineman off the ball. Takes up a lot of room in the center, stout at the point of attack and consistently doubled by opponents. Plays with good knee bend, slides down the line to make plays and moves well for a large lineman.
Negative: Displays limited quickness off the snap. Rarely uses his hands to protect himself and is an easy target for blockers. All too often locked up at the point by a single opponent.
Analysis: Weston has flashed skill the past three seasons and very much looks the part on the field, yet he is a prospect who never met the expectations placed upon him. He possesses the underlying physical skills to be used as a two-gap end or tackle in a conventional four-man line, but he will never make it out of camp unless he turns up the intensity of his game and quickly produces on the field.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 327
40: 5.19
Year: 5Sr

Dan Williams

School: Tennessee
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all Conference honors as a senior, after career numbers of 61/8.5/2. Junior totals included 48/1.5/8.5.
Positive: Powerful, well-sized defensive lineman zipping up draft boards. Explodes off the snap with a nice first step, plays with good pad level, and is an immovable force who rarely gives up an inch. Fights with his hands throughout the action, keeps his feet moving on contact, and constantly demands double-team blocks. Possesses terrific leg drive, bulrushes opponents off the line and rarely off his feet. Solid technician who works to get off blocks and displays the ability to change direction. Fights hard to make plays. A load in the middle of the line opponents struggle to stop.
Negative: Marginal pass rusher, does not make many plays behind the line of scrimmage. Shows some stiffness in his game.
Analysis: Williams entered the season with a free agent grade from NFL scouts, and then he had a tremendous campaign in

Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 269
40: 4.95
Year: 5Sr

Ernest Williams

School: Pittsburgh
Position: DT
Bio: Two-year starter who also saw extensive action with the first team as a sophomore. Big East Defensive Player of the Year last season after totals of 42/17/5. Junior totals included 25/8.5/4.5.
Positive: Explosive one-gap lineman with limited size and growth potential. Displays outstanding first step quickness, explodes off the snap, and keeps his feet moving up the field. Shows a variety of moves working to get off blocks, quickly changes direction and possesses a burst of closing speed. Quick if asked to twist or stunt. Resilient and works hard to get off blocks.
Negative: Undersized, easily ridden from his angle of attack or handled by a single blocker. More of a first-move lineman who must beat opponents off the ball to make plays.
Analysis: Williams is a hard-charging college player with limited potential for the next level. The ability to play with leverage coupled with his explosion and movement skills makes him well suited to catch on as a backup three-technique lineman an NFL team.

Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 309
40: 5.15
Year: 4Sr

Al Woods

School: LSU
Position: DT
Bio: Moved into the starting lineup on a full-time basis as a senior and then posted career numbers of 30/4.5/1. Prior. Totaled 11 tackles as a junior after 22/2/2 during his sophomore season.
Positive: Nice-sized defensive tackle that displays flashes of ability. Possesses solid first-step quickness, plays with good lean, and chases the action hard. Fires up the field, flashes power, and tough to knock off his feet. Holds his ground against blocks and does not give up an inch. Has an aggressive style.
Negative: Average change of direction and ineffective in pursuit. Marginal closing burst. Minimally productive in college.
Analysis: Woods possesses the size/speed numbers to be a productive player at the next level yet most pull the pieces together and really elevate his game. He's a solid developmental prospect for the future yet the light must quickly go on if Alexander wants a career in the NFL.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 292
40: 4.93
Year: 5Sr

Doug Worthington

School: Ohio State
Position: DT
Bio: Three-year starter who posted 42/5/2 as a senior after junior totals of 34/5/1.5.
Positive: Nice-sized defensive lineman with potential at tackle or as a two-gap end. Breaks down well, plays with good lean, and does a reasonably good job holding his ground against double team blocks. Quickly gets his hands up to protect himself, displays solid overall strength, and pushes blockers up the field. Remains disciplined with assignments and works hard.
Negative: Marginal speed and not much of a pass rusher. Struggles getting free from blocks.
Analysis: Worthington has been a solid player for Ohio State and is a defensive lineman best occupying blockers rather than making plays on the ball. He possesses a solid frame which can easily in more bulk. Worthington has potential to be used in several systems at the next level and is a prospect with a nice degree of upside potential.

Updated 4/28
RankRndNamePos
11stMarcell Dareus
Alabama
DT
21stPatrick Peterson
LSU
CB
31stA.J. Green
Georgia
WR
41stVon Miller
Texas A&M
OLB
51stNick Fairley
Auburn
DT
61stJulio Jones
Alabama
WR
71stRobert Quinn
North Carolina
DE
81stPrince Amukamara
Nebraska
CB
91stBlaine Gabbert
Missouri
QB
101stCameron Jordan
California
DE
111stDa'Quan Bowers
Clemson
DE
121stAldon Smith
Missouri
DE
131stCam Newton
Auburn
QB
141stTyron Smith
USC
T
151stJ.J. Watt
Wisconsin
DE
161stRyan Kerrigan
Purdue
DE
171stAnthony Castonzo
Boston College
T
181stMark Ingram
Alabama
RB
191stCameron Heyward
Ohio State
DE
201stMichael Pouncey
Florida
G
211stMuhammad Wilkerson
Temple
DT
221-2Phil Taylor
Baylor
DT
231stGabe Carimi
Wisconsin
T
241stAkeem Ayers
UCLA
OLB
251stNate Solder
Colorado
T
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