#3 WR Aaron Dobson
-Lining up as outside receiver.
-Quick slant route, put his foot in the ground and accelerated out of his break.
-Separates at the top of his route, unreal one-handed catch.
-Out route, good hands catch and tucks it securely.
-Wins on vertical route, but has to stop for underthrown ball and is out-fought for the ball.
-Late getting his hands up on slant, ball gets in on his body, drops it and it gets picked off.
-Body catch in traffic, adjusts to ball thrown a bit behind.
-”Sluggo” route, sold it well and gets a half step on the corner – ball overthrown.
-Didn’t show elite speed, hasn’t been able to run past corners after separating.
-Gets off the press, beats his man vertically, ball overthrown.
-Another good route, creates separation on the deep curl, inaccurate pass.
-Stutter go, gets over the top of the corner but ball is severely underthrown.
-Loses position on slant route near goal line, ball ripped out.
-Dobson could have had 3-4 touchdowns with a QB that can deliver the ball downfield.
Overview: Dobson has improved in his route-running from a year ago. He still has the ability to make catches that perhaps only he and two other people on earth can make. That said, he can improve his physicality when fighting for the ball and the occasional concentration/technique drop needs to be cleaned up. Dobson is still my #1 senior receiver in the 2013 NFL Draft.
#93 DT Kawann Short
-Plays some 0-tech as a 3-4 NT and as a 1-tech 4-3 DT.
-Doesn’t start the game as Purdue is in a 3-man front.
-In as nose tackle, double teamed early and often.
-Staying low out of his stance, gets under the OL’s pads and walks him back with a big bull rush.
-Got high and double team puts him on skates.
-Too quick for guard, slants in and blows up the RB in the backfield.
-Getting plenty of rest, especially on third down.
-Times his jump and blocks the field goal – good hustle play.
-Lines up in an offside position.
-Getting his hands up to disrupt passing lanes when he can’t get to the quarterback.
-Slants into the backfield again, holds off OL with one arm, tackles RB with the other – impressive.
-Nice swim move, combines on TFL with Bruce Gaston.
-Recognizes screen quickly, smartly retreats to the line of scrimmage.
-Looks much quicker off the ball this year, way too quick for the guard.
-Pursuing down the field, better motor than last year.
Overview: I though Short had a very good game. If a defense needs an interior presence for 35-40 snaps a game, this is your guy. His technique, motor and quickness have all improved from last year, he should be a top sixty pick.
