Strengths: Sideline-to-sideline speed Quickness to the hole Fabulous closing speed Tough run defender Has the ability to take on and shed blocks Good instincts Tackling technique Ideal size Plays with shear violence Hard hitter Quick feet Strong pass defender Understands zone concepts Adept at reading quarterback’s eyes Gets good depth in his zone drops Fabulous…

Strengths: Ideal size Good speed around the edge Can beat tackles with a speed rush Quick get off of snap Fast, strong hands Athletic Repertoire of pass-rushing moves Power to bull rush Hip flexibility Solid knee bend Holds ground in run defense Versatile; can rush from different positions Is able to play in a 4-3…

Strengths: Very powerful Road-grading run blocker Surprising quickness Quick release off of line Hits blocks on second level Reliable snapper Smart Athletic Awareness Pulls well Anchors well against bull rushes Proper knee bend Good pad level Experienced Weaknesses: Didn’t play many elite speed rushers How much did system contribute to his success? Ankle injury is…

Strengths: Very Instinctive Playmaker Hard hitter Form tackler Excellent in run support Plays well in tackle box Smart Athletic Plus ball skills Takes good angles Can cover tight ends and backs Bigger than most safeties Durable Experienced 3-year starter Weaknesses: Had coverage lapses in 2010 Lacks elite speed, but runs well Summary: Barron broke out…

Strengths: Good speed Ideal height Reliable hands Athletic Good tackler Playmaker Quality run defender Has some ball skills Durable Experienced starter Upside Physical Understands zone concepts and landmarks Weaknesses: Very inconsistent Gambles A little stiff Lacks elite speed Summary: Gilmore was a highly recruited player who showed moments of brilliance in his career at South…

Strengths: Elite speed Stretches the defense Explosive Forces teams to keep a safety deep Quick release off of the line Reliable hands Strong route runner Athletic Durable Improved each season in college Experienced 4-year producer Weaknesses: Short Smaller build Didn’t face special defenses or corners Little experience returning kicks on special teams May not be…