Stephen Paea of Oregon State ~ 6.1/312
"An explosive, thickly built defensive tackle who displays an impressive first step off the snap and consistently is one of the first defensive linemen moving. Does a great job keeping his base down, back flat and creating leverage for himself into contact. Is able to generate an impressive jolt at the point of attack in both the run and pass game, keeping opposing linemen from getting onto his frame initially off the snap. Demonstrates the first step to cross the face of opposing defenders and shoot his way into the backfield, but also displays good suddenness and body control as a pass rusher inside, cleanly changing directions and using a compact club move — which he added to his arsenal from a year ago — to free himself from blocks inside. However, needs to do a better job extending his arms more consistently into contact off the snap and lacks much of an idea how to counter if his initial rush is stalled.
Possesses impressive anchor strength for his size. However, isn’t a guy who will sit into his stance and control blocks in the run game. But his combination burst and lower body strength make him really tough to move off the football. Even vs. the double he has the ability to hold his ground inside. Exhibits good range when asked to close and make plays off his frame, but needs to do a better job using his length to shed blocks. Isn’t real long-armed and will struggle to keep himself clean and stack and shed blocks inside. Seems to get high trying to fight his way off blocks and will lose his balance and body control when working his way toward the runs off his frame.
Impression: He’s explosive, powerful and can consistently overpower blockers at the point of attack. However, because of his lack of length and ability to cleanly shed blocks in the run game, looks limited to more of a one-gap scheme in the NFL. But has the ability to start and play at a high level early in his NFL career."
Possesses impressive anchor strength for his size. However, isn’t a guy who will sit into his stance and control blocks in the run game. But his combination burst and lower body strength make him really tough to move off the football. Even vs. the double he has the ability to hold his ground inside. Exhibits good range when asked to close and make plays off his frame, but needs to do a better job using his length to shed blocks. Isn’t real long-armed and will struggle to keep himself clean and stack and shed blocks inside. Seems to get high trying to fight his way off blocks and will lose his balance and body control when working his way toward the runs off his frame.
Impression: He’s explosive, powerful and can consistently overpower blockers at the point of attack. However, because of his lack of length and ability to cleanly shed blocks in the run game, looks limited to more of a one-gap scheme in the NFL. But has the ability to start and play at a high level early in his NFL career."
"Pass Rush: Paea possesses excellent strength to bull rush offensive linemen back into the pocket. Has a good initial burst off the line. Is mostly a straight forward rusher and his only move is power. For such a strong player, you’d expect Paea to have a good rip move. You have to wonder some about his length and how it will hinder his pass rush in the NFL.
Pursuit: Is a high effort defensive lineman who plays to the whistle. Doesn’t wear down late in games, which is a huge asset for an interior defensive lineman. Is mostly a straight ahead player and doesn’t move all that well laterally. Because of that, he may slip some in the draft to a team that strictly need a player of his style.
Quickness: Displays an excellent short-area burst. Flies off the snap with good quickness, but isn’t elite in this area. Has a strong, quick punch to beat linemen to their first move.
Run Defense: Paea might not be the widest of bodies, but he is a rock in the middle of Oregon State’s defense. He anchors especially well because of his lower body strength. He’s hard to move off the line and routinely requires double teams. As a senior, Paea faced a lot of triple teams in the run game. Although he can anchor just fine, Paea’s best spot in the pros might be a three-technique in a 4-3 scheme.
Strength: Paea is known as a weight room superstar and is one of the strongest players in the draft. His strength is evident in his playing style. If Paea gets good positioning, he can throw offensive linemen around or simply drive them backward.
Tackling: Can be a devastating tackler due to his power and short-area burst. Likes to try and strip the ball when making a tackle. Holds Oregon State’s all-time record for fumbles forced.
Technique: Paea only played three years of football before starting his career at Oregon State. It shows at times in his technique. His hand use on the pass rush is inconsistent. He doesn’t always get proper position to work his man and beat blocks. Nor does he always lock his arms out. Is a technically sound anchor against the run game.
Final word: If nothing else, Paea is an entertaining player to watch. He’s a squatty, powerful defensive tackle who generates a lot of penetration. Paea has a lot of upside considering he only played three seasons of American football prior to playing for Oregon State in 2008.
Paea still has room to grow, particularly in the technical aspects of the game. His hand usage needs to improve, which it did some in 2010."
Pursuit: Is a high effort defensive lineman who plays to the whistle. Doesn’t wear down late in games, which is a huge asset for an interior defensive lineman. Is mostly a straight ahead player and doesn’t move all that well laterally. Because of that, he may slip some in the draft to a team that strictly need a player of his style.
Quickness: Displays an excellent short-area burst. Flies off the snap with good quickness, but isn’t elite in this area. Has a strong, quick punch to beat linemen to their first move.
Run Defense: Paea might not be the widest of bodies, but he is a rock in the middle of Oregon State’s defense. He anchors especially well because of his lower body strength. He’s hard to move off the line and routinely requires double teams. As a senior, Paea faced a lot of triple teams in the run game. Although he can anchor just fine, Paea’s best spot in the pros might be a three-technique in a 4-3 scheme.
Strength: Paea is known as a weight room superstar and is one of the strongest players in the draft. His strength is evident in his playing style. If Paea gets good positioning, he can throw offensive linemen around or simply drive them backward.
Tackling: Can be a devastating tackler due to his power and short-area burst. Likes to try and strip the ball when making a tackle. Holds Oregon State’s all-time record for fumbles forced.
Technique: Paea only played three years of football before starting his career at Oregon State. It shows at times in his technique. His hand use on the pass rush is inconsistent. He doesn’t always get proper position to work his man and beat blocks. Nor does he always lock his arms out. Is a technically sound anchor against the run game.
Final word: If nothing else, Paea is an entertaining player to watch. He’s a squatty, powerful defensive tackle who generates a lot of penetration. Paea has a lot of upside considering he only played three seasons of American football prior to playing for Oregon State in 2008.
Paea still has room to grow, particularly in the technical aspects of the game. His hand usage needs to improve, which it did some in 2010."
"Defensive tackle Stephen Paea gave serious thought to entering last April’s draft but decided to return for his senior season at the final moment. For almost two years now we’ve compared him to Sedrick Ellis, the former first round pick from the USC Trojans. Paea, like Ellis, is an explosive one-gap lineman that fires off the snap and makes plays in every direction. He’s constantly around the action and has next level skills which should get him selected during the second half of round one. Scouts coming out of Corvallis this summer have already been incredibly impressed with Paea during August camp."
"Positives: 43 tackles, 8.5 for loss, three sacks and four forced fumbles in 2009... Very good bulk... Very solid versus the run... Better stopping the run than he is pass rusher... Gets good leverage off the snap... Natural brute strength... Gets under pads quickly... Is able to lock on and control leverage in pursuit... Can line up at end... Agile, moves well... Can change direction and run in space... Active hands... Explosive hitter... Disruptive bull rush... Decent initial quickness... Upper-body strength gives him potential to improve as a pass rusher... Nimble feet... Plays with a good motor... Plays with the same intensity all game, does not wear down... Good work ethic... Co-captain... Former rugby player... 44 reps of 225 lbs... Has not missed a game at Oregon State.
Negatives: Shorter than ideal... Just an average pass rusher... Not very explosive through the hole... Change of direction skills need work... Lacks counter moves... Swim and rip moves are still developing... All three sacks in 2009 came in the same game... Knee injury lingered during 2008 season at Snow Community College... Relatively inexperienced football player, had only played football for three years prior to Oregon State."
Negatives: Shorter than ideal... Just an average pass rusher... Not very explosive through the hole... Change of direction skills need work... Lacks counter moves... Swim and rip moves are still developing... All three sacks in 2009 came in the same game... Knee injury lingered during 2008 season at Snow Community College... Relatively inexperienced football player, had only played football for three years prior to Oregon State."
"Scouts started looking at Stephen Paea last year after he had his second consecutive productive season with Oregon State after spending one year at the junior college level. However, Paea only played one year of football in high school and still needed to learn some things, so returning for his senior season was certainly a good thing for multiple reasons. The Beavers usually do not ask their defensive tackles to get sacks, but Paea tallied 5.0 during his first season with the program. He added 41 tackles and 11.0 tackles-for-loss. The following year Paea totaled 43 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss and 3.0 sacks. So far during the 2010 campaign, Paea is not putting up quite as solid numbers, but he does get constantly double teamed. Yet even double teaming Paea usually does not work. He will get consistent pressure on most quarterbacks by collapsing the pocket and forcing the action. Paea may not end up with a tackle, but few defensive tackles are as disruptive as he has been this season.
Scouts like Paea's quickness and athleticism. He has some good moves to beat opposing linemen and plays surprisingly well from a technical stand point considering his lack of football experience. What may keep Paea out of the first round is his size. Paea is 6-1 and does not have the longest arms around and that occasionally makes it difficult to shed blocks. On many draft boards Paea is the top defensive tackle and that will make him a first round selection if he can hold onto that spot."
Scouts like Paea's quickness and athleticism. He has some good moves to beat opposing linemen and plays surprisingly well from a technical stand point considering his lack of football experience. What may keep Paea out of the first round is his size. Paea is 6-1 and does not have the longest arms around and that occasionally makes it difficult to shed blocks. On many draft boards Paea is the top defensive tackle and that will make him a first round selection if he can hold onto that spot."
"Paea has come on strong down the stretch and has been more disruptive despite consistently having extra protection rolled his way. In a similar mold as Jaguars 2010 first-round selection Tyson Alualu, Paea is very well-built, quick and strong and can create mismatches in one-on-one situations.
He will work out like a phenom and test through the roof and does not figure to escape the first round. However, he does not consistently play to his workout numbers, and concerns remain about him staying blocked too long and not being able to process what he sees quickly enough."
He will work out like a phenom and test through the roof and does not figure to escape the first round. However, he does not consistently play to his workout numbers, and concerns remain about him staying blocked too long and not being able to process what he sees quickly enough."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Stephen Paea
Powerfull and long limbed, Stephen Paea projects as a tremendous fit as a Tackle for a 4.3 Defense.
1st or 2nd Rounder.
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1st or 2nd Rounder.
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