RUSH TIER 1
1) ARDEN KEY
Background
From Atlanta, Georgia and went to high school at Union City (GA) Naperville Charter.
Decided to go to LSU over South Carolina.
Recently took some time away from football but is apparently back on track and up to 255lbs from 240. Was suspended for Texas A&M game last year.
Strengths
6'6/255, up from 240. Tall, long frame that can be molded. Long arms and knows how to use them.
++Get off. Very nice burst and eats up yards with long strides. Like many other good pass rushers will win by step 3
At times plays with great technique. Keeping his hands high, sinking his hips to help create speed to power.
+Football I.Q. Will use a fake/jab step inside to win the edge when he sees his man cheating and vice versa if his man is playing too far outside
Shows very good bend/get flat, ability to dip, Rip move, club/rip and hesitation moves to get to the QB.
Looks like a future backside pursuit defender. Doesn't give up on any plays and shows + motor.
Teams recognize the threat he is and will double, chip, put bodies in front of him and do what they can to prevent him from rushing comfortably.
Weakness
Has to get life together off the field.
Has to keep weight on and play at high, consistent level.
Add to pass rush moves and develop hands. Hands need to get stronger.
Run game could use improvement but he'll likely be a weakside chanse defender and already flashes there.
Plays with good functional but comes up too high on occasion when contacted.
My Take
Off the field its obvious Key has to get his life together but on the field hes a menace and only 21. He combines raw talent with glimpses of a mature pass rusher at a very young age. His body needs work but his frame is very impressive. Adding weight will only help his rip move, play in the run game and ability to be a better overall player. If he can effectively add weight and keep his play at a high level hes a sure fire top ten pick.
Bradley Chubb - *Patriot Type Player*
Background
From Marietta, Georgia
Father & brother played for Georgia and Wake Forest. Cousin, Nick playing for Georgia right now.
Major is Sociology
57 (33 solo-24) TKL, 21.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 3 FF, 7 QB Hurries, 1 PBU Last year. Was given 2&3 rd grade in 2017 draft.
Strengths
6'4/275 Very Nice build that is "thick throughout". Could add a few lbs but def has the build you look for. Squaty, Sturdy come to mind. Long arms.
++ Very nice burst off. Esp when he's allowed to just attack. Good quicks there and makes it a point to get into his space/gap quicker than his opp.
+ Dip/rip. Has the power to put an Olinemen behind him after his initial burst.
+ Shows some nice lower half bend.
+ Closing speed
+ Bull RUSH. Burst, will put hands inside opp's chest and extend.
+ Motor, hands & effort. He's a fighter. Gets it done. Uses long arms to fight through the muck.
Has the quicks to beat linemen & shoot inside.
Lines up wide, dropped into coverage
Very nice run defender.
Can hold his ground in run game & contain. Can stack & shed. Loves getting into the backfield. Will chase downfield.
Uses long arms & inside hands to hold up.
Shows good awareness and plays smart. Understands what's in front of him in terms of blocking assignments & knows how to combat them.
Shows good leadership type skills off the field. Watching film and in the weight room. Talks up teammates in practice and weight room.
Weaknesses
At times Chubb shows off a spin, I'd love to see more of it. D.C.'s want options everywhere and adding counter(s) will only help. A spin would really put his pass rush arsenal over the top.
Stronger base & lower half. Sometimes weight lifting is over rated but not if you play on the line imho. Chubbs a very well rounded player but even slight improvements would help his game in a huge way.
My Take
Chubb is a great prospect. He's a very good all around defender that improved each year. Small improvements in pass rush (counter) & stronger lower half will go a long way with him getting into the 1st rd. He's an NFL player though.
