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RD 1 (30) EDGE Greg Rousseau - Miami (FL) 6'7" 266lbs
Strengths: Unusual feel for hand-to-hand battles as a recent convert from receiver. Keeps eyes steadied into the backfield throughout rep. Ability to escape blocks to re-establish positioning. Can spill & chase effectively against the run. Two-hand swipe is concise and accurate. Athleticism & agility for smooth change of direction in secondary rush. Above-average when shadowing scrambling QBs. Leg-strider with close-out burst that expands his sack radius.
Weaknesses: Not overly twitchy or fleet in attacking the corner with upfield charge. Conversion of speed to power is below-average. Needs heavier hands at the point of attack. Absorbs more than he doles out in initial contact. Balance through contact is erratic.
Grade: 6.30 (Will Be a Starter Within First 2 Seasons)
RD 2 (61) DE Carlos "Boogie" Basham Jr - Wake Forest 6'3" 274lbs
2020: 3rd All-ACC, 28tckls/5.5TFLs, 5scks
Strengths: Efficient hand fighter who's able to play past initial blocks in edge alignment. Ability to use tackle's forward momentum against him. Punch into full-arm extension is instant. Rush hands are extremely active & sufficiently violent. Drives under & through redirect blocks at the turn. Instinctive rush approach with ability to reset mode of attack. Moves quickly for a big and hits with heavy thuds. Lays into QBs, causing fumbles during sacks.
Weaknesses: Rush is devoid of desired suddenness off the edge. Lacks lateral quickness & agility for effective twist attacks. Occasionally freelances himself out of position in the run game. Blocks stay connected to him once they find his frame. Tightness hinders change-of-direction movements.
Comp: Marlon Davidson
Grade: 6.29 (Good Backup, Could Become a Starter)
RD 3 (93) OT Spencer Brown - Northern Iowa 6'9" 314lbs
Strengths: A natural bender with impressive athletic ability. Foot agility & explosiveness to make all the move blocks. Accelerates into the block & immediately runs feet with vigor. Good recognition of late add-ons looking to blitz. Flashes talent to throw a variety of protection looks at pass rushers.
Weaknesses: Opponents often get under his pads due to high center of gravity. Missed blocks usually due to footwork issues. Second level climbs can lack control at times. Needs to eliminate forward lean into punch. Doesn't stay square for as long as he needs to in pass sets.
Comp: Jared Veldheer
Grade: 6.25 (Good Backup, Could Become a Starter)
RD 5 (161) OT Tommy Doyle- Miami (OH) 6'6" 320lbs
2020: 1st All-MAC
Strengths: Multiple kick-slide depths available to him depending on the ground to gain. Flips hips around opponent to wall off & secure base blocks. Unlocks hips to turn & redirect rusher past the pocket. Instinctive hands reset & find their way as a run & pass blocker. Dips & lifts into down blocks. Footwork after first contact is above-average.
Weaknesses: Needs to eliminate some of his waist-bending & forward lean. Excessive wasted motion getting out of his stance & into pull blocks. Lacks fluidity working from block to block. Defenders work away from his attempts to sustain the block. Hands need to be thrown quicker & further inside. Below-average body control in pass sets.
Grade: 5.93 (Backup/Special Teamer)
RD 6 (203) WR Marquez Stevenson - Houston 5'10" 182lbs
2020: 20rec/307yds/4TDs, 1 Kick Return TD
Strengths: Instant acceleration propels him past would-be tacklers. Has explosive catch-and-run ability. Above-average feel for exploiting opportunities in the open-field. Instinctive kick return talent with 3 TDs over the last 2 years.
Weaknesses: Has an injury history. False steps into routes off the snap. Doesn't always play to his real speed when getting into patterns. Struggles to track & stack effectively downfield. Below-average upper-body & hand strength to win 50-50 balls. Needs to become much more physical & competitive.
Grade: 5.92 (Backup/Special Teamer)
RD 6 (212) S Damar Hamlin - Pittsburgh 6'1" 200lbs
2020: 2nd All-ACC, 67tckls/3.5TFLs, 2INTs, 7PUs
Strengths: Keys QB & early play design for clues. Good balance between dual receiver threats from zone. Overlaps his coverage to make a play underneath. Above-average ball skills when challenged at the catch point. Feel for angles to make contact at the catch. Has ability to fit-up & wrap-up near the line of scrimmage.
Weaknesses: Has an injury history. Vertical speed will rush by him. Modest burst to chase the route. Gets turned around tracking deep routes. Will default to risky leg drives at off-angles. Indecisive with sticky-feet as an open-field tackler.
Grade: 5.80 (Backup/Special Teamer)
RD 6 (213) CB Rachad Wildgoose - Wisconsin 5'10" 191lbs
2020: 6tckls/2TFLs, 1 PU
Strengths: Feet for early mirror of release. Quick to close distance on receiver early in route. Extremely physical & flusters the catch space. Reads eyes & times his scrapes.
Weaknesses: Often too early in declaring & opening hips. Doesn't trust technique & positioning. Weight is too far forward when transitioning with the stem. Below-average burst to stay connected at break points. Needs to finish plays.
Grade: 5.46 (Priority Free Agent)
RD 7 (236) OG Jack Anderson - Texas Tech 6'5" 314lbs
2020: 1st All-BIG 12
Strengths: Plays with good overall foot quickness. Churns feet & drives through down blocks. Can handle short & long-pull duties. Patient & athletic when climbing up to LBs. Punch is fairly compact with inside hands. Quick-trigger mirror steps to catch inside moves. Looks for additional work in pass pro when uncovered.
Weaknesses: Play can get wild & out of control. Run-blocking footwork is random at times. Hard charging on the move & needs better body control. Has tendency to lunge into his punch. Lack of core power leaves him fighting to hang on.
Comp: Dru Samia
Grade: 5.85 (Backup/Special Teamer)
