DE Derrick Shelby of Utah ~ 6.3/261
"A stocky, thick kid with a long set of arms and a lack of flexibility in his stance. Struggles to really keep his base down, looks tight off the ball and doesn’t possess the initial burst to quickly get on top of tackles and threaten the edge. Is a linear athlete who doesn’t have the ability to change directions off his speed rush and doesn’t gain good enough leverage on contact to be real effective on the bull.
Overall, is a limited pass rusher who works hard through blocks on contact, but doesn’t extend/use his hands well enough to disengage. Displays slightly above average natural power vs. the run game. Initially, does a much better job keeping his base down off the snap and extending his arms into contact in order to gain leverage.
However, struggles with balance, gets caught with his weight on his toes too often and when asked to play off blocks down the line he ends up on the ground routinely. Can set the edge on the outside, but allows his pad level to rise through contact and can be knocked backward/overwhelmed through contact.
Works his hands better vs. the run game in order to disengage and has some slight short area quickness when looking to shed. Works hard and uses his length well to wrap on contact as a tackler, but doesn’t showcase a great closing burst off his frame.
Impression: Doesn’t offer a dynamic attribute in either the run or pass game and doesn’t look like a NFL lineman."
Overall, is a limited pass rusher who works hard through blocks on contact, but doesn’t extend/use his hands well enough to disengage. Displays slightly above average natural power vs. the run game. Initially, does a much better job keeping his base down off the snap and extending his arms into contact in order to gain leverage.
However, struggles with balance, gets caught with his weight on his toes too often and when asked to play off blocks down the line he ends up on the ground routinely. Can set the edge on the outside, but allows his pad level to rise through contact and can be knocked backward/overwhelmed through contact.
Works his hands better vs. the run game in order to disengage and has some slight short area quickness when looking to shed. Works hard and uses his length well to wrap on contact as a tackler, but doesn’t showcase a great closing burst off his frame.
Impression: Doesn’t offer a dynamic attribute in either the run or pass game and doesn’t look like a NFL lineman."
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