Wayne Daniels of Texas Christian ~ 6.2/250
"A collegiate defensive end who possesses a strong looking lower half, long arms and has good natural bend when asked to coil up into his stance. Possesses a good initial burst off the snap and has the body control to drop his pad level down into contact around the edge and maintain balance. However, lacks ideal speed around the edge and can be routinely pushed past the play when trying to flatten out along the corner with speed along.
However, is a savvy pass rusher who does a good job slowly playing his initial rush, changing gears and accelerating past opposing tackles. Also displays good lateral quickness as a pass rusher with the ability to cleanly snap off an inside move. Has some natural power on his punch as well, extends his arms well and can use his length to at times create a jolt on contact and simply slip the block laterally outside. Isn't as impressive when engaged and struggled to fight his way off blocks. But is a tough guy to get a hold of.
Lacks the type of size to consistently anchor vs. the run game at the point of attack. Displays the ability to fight off blocks and works well in pursuit, closing with a passion and taking swipes at the football, but doesn't strike me as a real physical two-down player. However, has some fluidity to his game, possesses good range in pursuit and strikes me as a guy who can drop and make a living as a 3-4 rush backer. Was productive as a senior and looks ready for the next level.
Impression: Looks like a 3-4 rush linebacker at the next level, still has some upside, but isn't dynamic in any area of the game."
However, is a savvy pass rusher who does a good job slowly playing his initial rush, changing gears and accelerating past opposing tackles. Also displays good lateral quickness as a pass rusher with the ability to cleanly snap off an inside move. Has some natural power on his punch as well, extends his arms well and can use his length to at times create a jolt on contact and simply slip the block laterally outside. Isn't as impressive when engaged and struggled to fight his way off blocks. But is a tough guy to get a hold of.
Lacks the type of size to consistently anchor vs. the run game at the point of attack. Displays the ability to fight off blocks and works well in pursuit, closing with a passion and taking swipes at the football, but doesn't strike me as a real physical two-down player. However, has some fluidity to his game, possesses good range in pursuit and strikes me as a guy who can drop and make a living as a 3-4 rush backer. Was productive as a senior and looks ready for the next level.
Impression: Looks like a 3-4 rush linebacker at the next level, still has some upside, but isn't dynamic in any area of the game."
"Strengths: Very strong, aggressive tackler. Wraps up and tackles with proper technique. Tackles with power and can slam the ballcarrier to the turf or bring down with an arm tackle. Stays patient and is not fooled by misdirection. Has a low base and gets good leverage. Agile defender who can use head and body fakes to beat linemen on the pass rush. Changes direction fairly well and can turn and drop into coverage. Adept getting his hand up to knock down passes when unable to reach the quarterback.
Weaknesses: Not explosive off the snap and has only average strength, gets driven out of plays. Struggles to shed blocks and his legs go dead when engaged. Seems uncomfortable in his stance and often does not get in a football-ready position before the ball is snapped. Fails to recover once linemen get leverage. Doesn't avoid cut blocks. Has an inconsistent motor, taking plays off and gives up on plays when he feels his teammates will make the tackle. Does not display aggression as a pass rusher. Lackadaisical attitude in zone coverage. Lacks balance and struggles to make plays in space. Limited repertoire of pass-rush moves, relying on speed rush to the outside. Admits he was too cocky upon arrival in Fort Worth and says the redshirt year was just what he needed."
Weaknesses: Not explosive off the snap and has only average strength, gets driven out of plays. Struggles to shed blocks and his legs go dead when engaged. Seems uncomfortable in his stance and often does not get in a football-ready position before the ball is snapped. Fails to recover once linemen get leverage. Doesn't avoid cut blocks. Has an inconsistent motor, taking plays off and gives up on plays when he feels his teammates will make the tackle. Does not display aggression as a pass rusher. Lackadaisical attitude in zone coverage. Lacks balance and struggles to make plays in space. Limited repertoire of pass-rush moves, relying on speed rush to the outside. Admits he was too cocky upon arrival in Fort Worth and says the redshirt year was just what he needed."
"Bio: All-Conference selection the past two seasons as a full-time starter. Senior totals included 39/14/6.5 after he had 50/9/5.5 as a junior.
Positive: Productive college pass rusher with poor size/speed numbers for the next level. Moves well on his feet, plays with good pad level, and makes plays down the line of scrimmage. Quickly changes direction, effectively drops off the line, and plays in space when necessary. Adequate speed off the edge, works his hands throughout the action, and chases plays hard. Shows an array of moves working to get off blocks.
Negative: Undersized and struggles getting off blocks once engaged the point. Not forceful up the field when stood up over tackle. Has poor speed.
Analysis: Daniels was a forceful player for TCU the past two seasons but lacks the size to be an every-down defensive end and the speed to play linebacker. He's a potential nickel pass rusher in third-down situations."
Positive: Productive college pass rusher with poor size/speed numbers for the next level. Moves well on his feet, plays with good pad level, and makes plays down the line of scrimmage. Quickly changes direction, effectively drops off the line, and plays in space when necessary. Adequate speed off the edge, works his hands throughout the action, and chases plays hard. Shows an array of moves working to get off blocks.
Negative: Undersized and struggles getting off blocks once engaged the point. Not forceful up the field when stood up over tackle. Has poor speed.
Analysis: Daniels was a forceful player for TCU the past two seasons but lacks the size to be an every-down defensive end and the speed to play linebacker. He's a potential nickel pass rusher in third-down situations."
"Positives: Athletic... Very solid quickness... Reasonably good first step... Good bend on the corner... Gets good pressure on the pocket... Good technique... Violent hands... Uses his hands well... Pushes the pocket... Good bull rush... Plays with very solid leverage... Good balance... Reasonably good flexibility and body control... Good closing speed... Solid versus the run... Chases the ball... Solid in pursuit... Very solid in backside pursuit... Solid lateral mobility... Changes direction well... Stays low... Tenacious... Active... Good effort... Good motor... Will be looked at as a 3-4 outside linebacker... Had 5.5 sacks playing opposite Jerry Hughes in 2009 and 6.5 sacks in 2010... Much more of a complete player this season... Selected All-Mountain West first team for the 2010 season.
Negatives: Not overly explosive... Does not drop into coverage much... Lacks good strength at POA... Loses ground at POA... Lacks the size and strength to play defensive end in the NFL... Third down specialist or situational pass rusher in a 4-3 scheme... May be a product of TCU's coaches and defensive scheme, a bunch of recent TCU DE/LB have underperformed in the NFL."
Negatives: Not overly explosive... Does not drop into coverage much... Lacks good strength at POA... Loses ground at POA... Lacks the size and strength to play defensive end in the NFL... Third down specialist or situational pass rusher in a 4-3 scheme... May be a product of TCU's coaches and defensive scheme, a bunch of recent TCU DE/LB have underperformed in the NFL."
"Strengths: Very good athlete with a good first-step off the snap. Has great quickness and speed off the edge as a pass rusher. Uses his hands well to keep the offensive linemen's hands off him as he rushes the passer. Great body lean and balance to turn the corner and good burst to get to the QB. Sets up his pass rush moves well faking inside or outside. Effective bull rush and counter moves off of it. Gets his hands up in the passing lane well and has good leaping ability. Good speed and range to make plays in pursuit and in chasing the ball carrier from behind.
Weaknesses: Doesn't have the strength to anchor at the POA. Doesn't protect his legs well, as he is cut down too often. His size will force him to make the move to OLB in a 3-4 scheme and he will have to show that he has the ability to drop into coverage and play from a two-point stance.
Projection: Sixth or seventh rounder. A team may take a chance on him late in the draft because of his athletic ability, but Daniels will have make the transition to OLB due to his size."
Weaknesses: Doesn't have the strength to anchor at the POA. Doesn't protect his legs well, as he is cut down too often. His size will force him to make the move to OLB in a 3-4 scheme and he will have to show that he has the ability to drop into coverage and play from a two-point stance.
Projection: Sixth or seventh rounder. A team may take a chance on him late in the draft because of his athletic ability, but Daniels will have make the transition to OLB due to his size."
"On TCU it usually takes some time for a defensive player to work his way into the starting lineup. That was the case with defensive end Wayne Daniels. Daniels was one of a few true freshman to see action in 2006, but his playing time was limited. The following year the 6-2, 250 pound Kilgore, Texas native redshirted. In 2008 Daniels was once again stuck behind some talented players on the depth chart and only tallied 11 tackles.
In 2009 Daniels finally stepped into a starting role at the defensive end spot and ranked second on the team with 5.5 sacks behind only Jerry Hughes. Daniels added 9.0 tackles-for-loss and 50 tackles. As a result Daniels earned Second-Team All-Mountain West Conference accolades. With Hughes off in the NFL, 2010 was supposed to be Daniels year. Early on it appeared to be the case as Daniels tallied 5.5 sacks in the four early season games, but ended his senior campaign with just one more sack. His 6.5 sacks still led the team and it was often Daniels who garnered most of the attention from the opposing offensive line.
Daniels will likely move to the outside linebacker position in the NFL. Ideally that would be as a rush linebacker in a 3-4 scheme, but he could be an end in a 4-3 as a pass rushing specialist. The fact that he is generally not considered strong enough to be an end or fast enough to be a linebacker is hurting Daniels' draft stock and he will likely be a late round selection."
In 2009 Daniels finally stepped into a starting role at the defensive end spot and ranked second on the team with 5.5 sacks behind only Jerry Hughes. Daniels added 9.0 tackles-for-loss and 50 tackles. As a result Daniels earned Second-Team All-Mountain West Conference accolades. With Hughes off in the NFL, 2010 was supposed to be Daniels year. Early on it appeared to be the case as Daniels tallied 5.5 sacks in the four early season games, but ended his senior campaign with just one more sack. His 6.5 sacks still led the team and it was often Daniels who garnered most of the attention from the opposing offensive line.
Daniels will likely move to the outside linebacker position in the NFL. Ideally that would be as a rush linebacker in a 3-4 scheme, but he could be an end in a 4-3 as a pass rushing specialist. The fact that he is generally not considered strong enough to be an end or fast enough to be a linebacker is hurting Daniels' draft stock and he will likely be a late round selection."
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