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Taco Charlton, EDGE, Michigan
Ht. 6'6", Wt. 272, Arm: -, Hand: -, Bench: -
40 yd: -, 10 yd.: -, 3 Cone: -, Vertical: -, Broad: -
Games Watched: Penn St., Wisconsin, Florida St.
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Vidauntae "Taco" Charlton had 19 sacks as a high school senior in Ohio before committing to Michigan. He played sparingly in his first three seasons for the Wolverines, making only four starts. He totaled 9 sacks and 14 TFL in his time as a reserve.
Charlton was named the starter before his senior year and he responded with a season that earned him first-team all-conference honors. He finished the year with 13 TFL and 9.5 sacks, including at least one in each of his last four games.
Strengths
• Size - Ideal frame, build for position
• Length - Ideal, uses it well
• Burst - Surprising first step
• Strength - Converts speed to power well
• Flexibility - Good bend for size
• Hands - Quick, accurate
• Pass Rush - Spin, rip, swat/swing, etc.
• Run Defense - Good stack, shed
Weaknesses
• Inconsistent - Flashes, disappears
• Pad Level - Plays too upright
• Balance - Loses effectiveness when playing tall
• Inexperience - Looks like he's still figuring out position
Verdict: Second Round
Despite an all-conference season, Charlton still isn't the sum of his parts. He has the look of an All-Pro defensive end and has shown he can beat offensive linemen in virtual every way, but there were still a lot of plays where he was erased too easily. But the NFL Draft is all about traits, and Charlton's are elite.
The NFL is good at valuing edge defenders, so teams picking outside the top 15 or so typically have to take a chance on flawed players. Charlton's flaw is why his elite traits didn't translate to more production. If the Cowboys want a guy with an ideal frame and a quick first step that can bend around the edge, convert speed to power and counter with an elite spin move, Charlton could be worth the risk.
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Ht. 6'6", Wt. 272, Arm: -, Hand: -, Bench: -
40 yd: -, 10 yd.: -, 3 Cone: -, Vertical: -, Broad: -
Games Watched: Penn St., Wisconsin, Florida St.
If you think other games better reflect this player's ability or you want to request a profile on a specific player, email me or hit me up on Twitter.
Vidauntae "Taco" Charlton had 19 sacks as a high school senior in Ohio before committing to Michigan. He played sparingly in his first three seasons for the Wolverines, making only four starts. He totaled 9 sacks and 14 TFL in his time as a reserve.
Charlton was named the starter before his senior year and he responded with a season that earned him first-team all-conference honors. He finished the year with 13 TFL and 9.5 sacks, including at least one in each of his last four games.
Strengths
• Size - Ideal frame, build for position
• Length - Ideal, uses it well
• Burst - Surprising first step
• Strength - Converts speed to power well
• Flexibility - Good bend for size
• Hands - Quick, accurate
• Pass Rush - Spin, rip, swat/swing, etc.
• Run Defense - Good stack, shed
Weaknesses
• Inconsistent - Flashes, disappears
• Pad Level - Plays too upright
• Balance - Loses effectiveness when playing tall
• Inexperience - Looks like he's still figuring out position
Verdict: Second Round
Despite an all-conference season, Charlton still isn't the sum of his parts. He has the look of an All-Pro defensive end and has shown he can beat offensive linemen in virtual every way, but there were still a lot of plays where he was erased too easily. But the NFL Draft is all about traits, and Charlton's are elite.
The NFL is good at valuing edge defenders, so teams picking outside the top 15 or so typically have to take a chance on flawed players. Charlton's flaw is why his elite traits didn't translate to more production. If the Cowboys want a guy with an ideal frame and a quick first step that can bend around the edge, convert speed to power and counter with an elite spin move, Charlton could be worth the risk.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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