Strengths: Excellent size Strength Effective run-blocker Ability to sustain blocks Physical Arm length Balance More agility than one would think Shows some nimble movement for a big blocker Has some quickness to the second level Well suited for a man-blocking scheme Ability to stay on his feet Mean streak Strong hands Upside Weaknesses: Not elite…

Strengths: Disruptive Physical force at the point of attack Excellent run-defender Tough to move; consistent to hold his gap Nice burst off the snap Has some pass-rushing skills Collapses the pocket Can destroys guards and centers with a bull rush Flashes speed to run by them Very strong Very quick for his size Closes well…

Strengths: Dangerous edge pass-rusher Quickness Good get-off Has some pass-rushing moves Surprising effectiveness of bull rush Fast off the edge Instincts Excellent pursuit defender Consistent source of pass pressure Skilled at shedding blocks Good hand usage Can convert speed to power Good motor Pursuit run-defense skills Physical Disruptive Can cause havoc behind the line of…

Strengths: Powerful run-blocker Heavy hands Excellent ability to sustain blocks Able to kick slide on the edge Can handle speed rushers Anchors well against the bull rush Stonewalls bull rushes Can bully defensive linemen Constantly pushes defenders out of their gap Powerful drive blocker Quick to the second level Can get out and lead a…

Strengths: Instinctive Physicality; will make some hard tackles Adept at playing the ball for breakups Nice hands for interceptions High-points the ball well Long arms Good length Good size/strength Can fight big receivers Quality tackler Can play press man Great fit for zone scheme Recoverability Flashes ball skills Position flexibility; starting experience at safety and…

Strengths: Excellent instincts Superb pass-coverage skills Fabulous run-defender Phenomenal in zone coverage Ball skills Runs with receivers that come in his zone Good speed Extremely reliable tackler Uses good tackling technique to wrap up ball-carrier Read-and-react skills Intelligent Sideline-to-sideline run-defender Can flip his hips to run with receivers Athletic Quality hitter Functional strength Physical player…

Career Recap: Striker was an unknown heading into the 2013 season, but the sophomore broke out as one of the top defenders in the Big XII. The conference’s coaches selected Striker as a Second-Team All-Big XII pick while the media named him a first-teamer. Striker totaled 50 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 10.5 tackles for a loss…

Strengths: Quick to the second level Agile Plays with excellent technique Pad level Good balance Can match up on speed rushers Anchors well against bull rushers Effective in double-teams Pulls well Gets to blocks on the second level Scheme versatile Conditioning Experienced Intelligent Work ethic Leader Weaknesses: Durability Needs more power Short arms (32 1/8…

Strengths: Massive lineman Explosive speed Extremely powerful Occupies two blockers in run game Burst off the snap Ideal 3-4 nose tackle Surprisingly athletic Can collapse the pocket Gets angles to push the pocket in pass rush Capable of dominating the point of attack Huge upside Weaknesses: Back surgery in 2013 Inexperience Raw Must maintain conditioning/stamina…

Strengths: Ideal size Very fast straight-line speed Press-man corner Can run with speed receivers downfield Zone corner Capable of matching up against No. 1 receivers Good length Fast backpedal Rare speed for a big corner Experienced against good college receivers Decent tackler Chips in as a run-defender Confident; has the man corner mentality Ready to…