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: Man-cover corner Fast; can run with speed receivers Excellent at not allowing separation Length; hard to get ball around him Good ball skills Physical; will battle receivers Doesn’t panic with the ball in the air coming at him Great size to match up with big receivers Plays well in off-man coverage Ability to run…

Strengths: Big-time play-maker downfield Fast; can stretch a defense vertically Dominant size Always open because of his size Threat to score from anywhere on the field Impressive body control Very good along the sideline Skilled at making contested catches over defensive backs Big target Leaping ability Physical with corners Attacks the football Adept at finding…

Strengths: Extremely physical Excellent run-defender Good instincts Devastating hitter Good tackler Quickness Can separate the ball from the receiver Comes up with splash plays Reads a quarterback’s eyes Functional in zone coverage Intelligent Disciplined Natural strong safety Operates well in zone Contributed on special teams Should be able to play quickly Experienced and successful against…

Career Recap: In 2013, Virginia Tech featured one of the best defenses in the nation. The Hokies had a ton of talent in their secondary, but it all started up front for the Hokies as their defensive line was extremely disruptive. Perhaps the best player in the front seven was Maddy. Maddy racked up 55…

Strengths: Good pass-rusher Fast, quick Capable of taking games over Can be dominant Plays with good pad level Good feet Quick get-off Good use of hands Repertoire of moves Able to use hands and feet at same time Has the ability to shed blocks Plays with good strength Athletic Can be extremely disruptive Splash plays…

Strengths: Very disruptive Good burst off the snap to fire his gap Pass-rushing weapon on the inside Can burn guards with a speed rush Collapses the pocket Uses bull rush to push the pocket Fast feet Physical at the point of attack Solid run-defender who can hold his gap Strong Very quick for his size…

Strengths: Physical runner Short yardage Can run through tackles Can get yards after contact Enough quickness to hit the hole Very skilled as a receiver out of the backfield Strong, well built Excellent on screen passes Should become a good pass-protector Runs with good balance Pad level Body lean Thick lower body Great cutting ability…

Strengths: Excellent receiving tight end Weapon down the middle seam Too fast and athletic for most linebackers and safeties Sideline skills; good toe-tapping Soft, natural hands High points the football Quickness as a route-runner Has blocking ability Hands catcher Route-running Red-zone threat Mismatch weapon Naturally athletic Makes acrobatic, highlight-reel catches Unafraid across the middle Running…

Strengths: Man-cover corner Prevents separation Excellent at running the route Can play press man Can play off man Quick feet Loose hips to turn and run Agile; maintains coverage in and out of breaks Instinctive Physicality; will battle receivers Ball skills Good hands for a cornerback Adept at playing the ball for breakups High-points the…