Positives: Prototypical height and length off the edge. Nice initial quickness and good closing speed when free to the quarterback or ballcarrier. Plays with strong hands and can get leverage to hold the edge against the run. Stays home against misdirection. Ballcarriers did not elude his grasp in space; he often threw them to the ground like rag dolls. Worked at five-technique at times, and played strong when head-up on tackles. Gets down the line quickly to chase plays. Working to finish his degree in May.
Negatives: Needs to get a bit stronger via a pro strength and conditioning program. Does not time the snap consistently, and stands up too quickly at times. Better straight-line athlete, lacks elite lateral agility. Needs work on spin and other counter pass-rush moves, will not bull rush or rip off pro tackles as he did in college. Does not get to plays when chasing as often as scouts would like. Not a dominant pass rusher at a lower level of competition. Played on special teams, though he fails to break down quickly when approaching returners.
