In his final two seasons at SCS, in 23 games the 6\u20192, 310-pound Hargrave racked up an incredible 45.5 tackles for loss (TFL), 29.5 sacks, 19 QB hits, and five forced fumbles. He was the MEAC Defensive Player of the year two seasons in a row and was a two-time FCS All-American.<\/p>\n
In his senior season despite having every team on their schedule, game-plan specifically for him, he produced some outstanding numbers and earned an invitation to the East-West Shrine Game. There, against solid, top competition, he played very well and looks quite at home facing NFL-level talent.<\/p>\n
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Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n – Has good first step explosion, keeps pad level low and drives thru the play<\/p>\n – Excellent short area quickness, will blow thru gaps to make the play<\/p>\n –\u00a0Powerful lower body\u00a0can fill up gaps in the running game<\/p>\n – Non-stop motor and good flexibility make\u00a0him a disruptive influence inside<\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n – Competition at FCS level wasn\u2019t near the NFL level<\/p>\n – Stopped moving his feet at times when pushing the pocket<\/p>\n – Shorter arms (31\u00bd) could be an issue in disengaging from NFL linemen<\/p>\n What his Role Will Be:<\/strong> Will his Role Change from Year 1-2? How Many Downs Can He Play? What Current Player on the Roster Will He Replace? What is his ST Value? Conclusion: He moves very well for a 310-pound defensive lineman and has the ability to easily change direction due to very good flexibility in his lower body. That translates to short-area quickness where he can beat interior blockers and disrupt the running game and the timing of the passing game.<\/p>\n With a stout, strong lower body, he has the ability to anchor and stop the running game in its tracks. Hargrave has the first step explosion to get off the line quickly and get after the quarterback with excellent snap anticipation.<\/p>\n He is a disruptive, deceptively good athlete and his 10-yard split and 3-Cone Drill time was good for a big man, and with a non-stop motor, Hargrave could be a potential steal for the Patriots.<\/p>\n He projects in the Patriots system to be a solid Backup<\/strong> on Day 1, with the potential to be a starter in the future. He should fit in very well into the defensive line rotation.<\/p>\n Hargrave has been thought to be available on Day 3 of the draft. If he\u2019s available in the later rounds he could be a very nice addition to the defense<\/p>\n Hargrave\u2019s highlight film can be found here, courtesy of Wesley Lemon:<\/p>\n
\nHis role is part of the rotation inside for the Patriots defensive line. He\u2019d project initially as a sub-package pass rusher; he\u2019s a guy who can shed blockers quickly and get after the quarterback.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Yes, with some experience and some added strength<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Three<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>He\u2019ll push Kearse and veteran Chris Jones for a roster spot<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>None<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Hargrave could fit in very well in the New England system. Big men who can play inside, stuff the run and push the pocket are always sought after in the NFL; regardless of where they played in college.<\/p>\n