Ladi Ajiboye of South Carolina ~ 6.1/290
"Lacks the kind of size, strength and overall base to anchor consistently vs. the run. Possesses an explosive first step and has the ability to fire off the football, shoot gaps inside and get up the field. However, he isn’t real long armed and struggles to consistently keep himself clean inside. Is easily knocked off balance, washed out on contact and just really struggles to hold up once an opposing lineman get his hands on him.
Displays the first step explosion to threaten gaps off the snap and make his way up the field on his pass rush as well. Does a nice job keeping his pad level down, maintaining leverage and fighting his way through contact. Possesses good body control when working his spin move back inside and displays the lateral agility to side step blocks in space and accelerate toward the quarterback. But again, isn’t real long armed and seems to lose his balance easily trying to fight his way off blocks and disengage. Opposing linemen are consistently able to get into his frame, which really disrupts his ability to maintain balance and be disruptive inside.
Impression: An undersized interior lineman who is really limited in what he can offer an NFL team. Is a one-gap guy only who could be used as a penetrating nickel rusher in passing situations, but he will only be on a handful of teams’ draft boards and looks more like a free agent type guy to me because of his physical limitations."
Displays the first step explosion to threaten gaps off the snap and make his way up the field on his pass rush as well. Does a nice job keeping his pad level down, maintaining leverage and fighting his way through contact. Possesses good body control when working his spin move back inside and displays the lateral agility to side step blocks in space and accelerate toward the quarterback. But again, isn’t real long armed and seems to lose his balance easily trying to fight his way off blocks and disengage. Opposing linemen are consistently able to get into his frame, which really disrupts his ability to maintain balance and be disruptive inside.
Impression: An undersized interior lineman who is really limited in what he can offer an NFL team. Is a one-gap guy only who could be used as a penetrating nickel rusher in passing situations, but he will only be on a handful of teams’ draft boards and looks more like a free agent type guy to me because of his physical limitations."
"Postives: Explosive jump off the ball. Gets hands up quickly and drives at a good angle off the line. Possesses lateral agility to step around blockers and penetrate the gap. Gets good lower-body leverage to implement strong punch and knock opposing linemen off balance. Relentless fighter at the point of attack. Anchors and holds well for his size, maintaining balance through contact. Good motor and strong work ethic.
Negatives: Undersized for an interior lineman. Short arms make it tough for him to keep blockers off his chest, and he struggles to shed long-armed offensive linemen once engaged. Has to rely almost solely on initial jump to beat the blocker; can be ineffective when opposing linemen are able to establish position off the snap. Will have to answer questions about his February '09 arrest for marijuana possession."
Negatives: Undersized for an interior lineman. Short arms make it tough for him to keep blockers off his chest, and he struggles to shed long-armed offensive linemen once engaged. Has to rely almost solely on initial jump to beat the blocker; can be ineffective when opposing linemen are able to establish position off the snap. Will have to answer questions about his February '09 arrest for marijuana possession."
"Bio: Four-year starter who finished with 41/5/2 as a senior after putting up 45 tackles with four tackles for loss as a junior.
Positive: Small but explosive defensive lineman who's best as a one-gap penetrator. Breaks down well, plays with good pad level, and fires off the snap with a good first step. Keeps his feet driving up the field, focused on by opponents in the middle of the line, and works his hands. Fluid changing direction, displays good movement skills, and has terrific all-around quickness. Fights hard throughout the action and chases to get involved in the play.
Negative: Undersized, handled by ordinary opponents, and cannot shed blocks. Possesses more of a short burst of speed and ineffective in pursuit.
Analysis: Ajiboye was a terrific college defender but has size and athletic limitations. His playing style and competitiveness could help him find a home as a backup tackle in a one-gap defense."
Positive: Small but explosive defensive lineman who's best as a one-gap penetrator. Breaks down well, plays with good pad level, and fires off the snap with a good first step. Keeps his feet driving up the field, focused on by opponents in the middle of the line, and works his hands. Fluid changing direction, displays good movement skills, and has terrific all-around quickness. Fights hard throughout the action and chases to get involved in the play.
Negative: Undersized, handled by ordinary opponents, and cannot shed blocks. Possesses more of a short burst of speed and ineffective in pursuit.
Analysis: Ajiboye was a terrific college defender but has size and athletic limitations. His playing style and competitiveness could help him find a home as a backup tackle in a one-gap defense."
"Positives: Explosive... Good quickness... Good first step... Fires off the snap... Can push the pocket and get some penetration into the backfield... Plays with solid leverage... Very good spin move... Plays the run reasonably well... Decent anchor... Shoots inside gaps well... Good lateral agility... Good change of direction agility... Can occupy some double teams... Can limit running lanes... Stays low... Gives a good effort... Chases the action... Tackles well... Mean streak... Tough, had a broken bone in left hand but wore cast and played through it to start the 2010 season... Experienced, four year starter... Fits best in attacking or penetrating one-gap scheme.
Negatives: Undersized... Short arms... Not a true pass rusher... More of a pressure only type, can get in the backfield but struggles to get to the quarterback... Limited physically... Not very strong and can be handled at the POA... Lacks any real power... Doesn't always shed blocks well... Marginal balance, can be knocked off his feet too easily... Blockers can get inside his frame, struggles to disengage... Can be washed out of plays and pushed past the action... Game to game inconsistency... Wears down late in games... Limited schematically, will only be considered in a one-gap scheme as part of a rotation... Minor durability concerns... Was suspended for first three games in 2009 while serving a suspension related to marijuana arrest the previous winter."
Negatives: Undersized... Short arms... Not a true pass rusher... More of a pressure only type, can get in the backfield but struggles to get to the quarterback... Limited physically... Not very strong and can be handled at the POA... Lacks any real power... Doesn't always shed blocks well... Marginal balance, can be knocked off his feet too easily... Blockers can get inside his frame, struggles to disengage... Can be washed out of plays and pushed past the action... Game to game inconsistency... Wears down late in games... Limited schematically, will only be considered in a one-gap scheme as part of a rotation... Minor durability concerns... Was suspended for first three games in 2009 while serving a suspension related to marijuana arrest the previous winter."
"Strengths: Explosive and determined when he is healthy and has his mind right. Decent penetrator with good overall quickness. Requires a double-team when fresh and can still get some penetration. Naturally strong, and is a force as a bull rusher when he rolls his hips and drives. Has had some near-dominant games in the nation's best conference and has been productive in the 4-3 base employed by South Carolina. Can anchor against the run, and is hard to move out. Can be a dual-threat when he is right, and finishes when he gets close to the QB. Bounces up when knocked down and looks like he is playing with a revenge motive all the time. Tackles well for a DT.
Weaknesses: Smallish and girthy with little-to-no growth potential. Locked into being a 4-3 UT. Must have his oft-broken hand thoroughly checked out. Can run hot and cold. Not versatile. Uses his upper body too much on the bull rush, and can occasionally be bent backwards. Can disappear for stretches, and may require managing.
Projection: 4-5th rounder who has the look of a successful rotational UT in the NFL."
Weaknesses: Smallish and girthy with little-to-no growth potential. Locked into being a 4-3 UT. Must have his oft-broken hand thoroughly checked out. Can run hot and cold. Not versatile. Uses his upper body too much on the bull rush, and can occasionally be bent backwards. Can disappear for stretches, and may require managing.
Projection: 4-5th rounder who has the look of a successful rotational UT in the NFL."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Ladi Ajiboye:
Ladi Ajiboye looks like a Late Round Roster Depth Guy, but one who could work his way into the Rotation, perhaps as a substitutional Pass Rushing Tackle.
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