Adopt-a-prospect: NT Quintin Echols

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Wanted: Fat athletic man to occupy space in middle of line of scrimmage and not move.

Applicant: Kansas State Defensive Tackle Quintin Echols

Workout numbers: Age 22 Height Shade under 6'1" Weight 328 combine, 313 Pro Day 40 time 5.05 avg bench 25 He also ran the short shuttle in 4.78 and the three-cone drill in 7.95. In addition, he had a 31½-inch vertical jump and an 8-foot-8 broad jump.

Though he lacks the height preferred at the position, KSUs Echols was a consistent tough assignment for offensive linemen. His quickness and natural leverage allowed him to make plays against even the best offensive linemen the Shrine Game had to offer.

A 6-foot, 316-pounder who is both personable and gregarious, Echols was a key cog along K-State's defensive line for three seasons. He started six games this year, earning honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors after registering 31 tackles and forcing two fumbles.

From footballs future: Quentin Echols, Kansas St – Up there with Bazuin to be the player of the game. He batted down a pass, fought through blocks, pursued like he was possessed, showed a strong grasp with a halting arm tackle, and generally controlled the line of scrimmage, all while carrying around a classic nose tackle physique. Echols went from an afterthought to a very draftable player this week.


KSU bio
http://www.kstatesports.com/ViewArti...&Q_SEASON=2006

Stats:
http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/playerDet...=327&player=56

Write-ups
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sco...tinechols.html

http://www.rookiepedia.com/index.php...Quintin_Echols

http://www.nfl-giants.com/archives/003843.html