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DE Lynden Trail, Norfolk State (6-6 | 260 | 4.67 | #7)
The Scouting Report
Trail arrived at Florida as a top high school recruit, but after Urban Meyer left, he also chose to leave, winding up at Norfolk State where he played the last three years, the past two seasons as the full-time starter. So far in his Norfolk State career, Trail has combined for 38 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, two interceptions and 229 total tackles.
Trail certainly passes the eye test with his tall, lengthy frame, but he also looks the part in motion, showing impressive movement skills for his body type. He is a flexible athlete with smooth change of direction skills and long strides to accelerate quickly in pursuit. Trail has the body bend to dip and run the arc at 45-degree angle without losing speed, displaying good get-off quickness and a consistent motor. He uses his length well to corral ball carriers and is at his best when he extends at the point of attack to properly work off blocks
What NFL Scouts are saying
Lynden certainly stands out on the field with his size and ability. In my opinion, he's still discovering how good he can be and as he learns better reaction to movement and better recognizes what blockers are doing, this player should get better. A lot of football left in his future. – AFC East executive
DE Lynden Trail, Norfolk State (6-6 | 260 | 4.67 | #7)
The Scouting Report
Trail arrived at Florida as a top high school recruit, but after Urban Meyer left, he also chose to leave, winding up at Norfolk State where he played the last three years, the past two seasons as the full-time starter. So far in his Norfolk State career, Trail has combined for 38 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, two interceptions and 229 total tackles.
Trail certainly passes the eye test with his tall, lengthy frame, but he also looks the part in motion, showing impressive movement skills for his body type. He is a flexible athlete with smooth change of direction skills and long strides to accelerate quickly in pursuit. Trail has the body bend to dip and run the arc at 45-degree angle without losing speed, displaying good get-off quickness and a consistent motor. He uses his length well to corral ball carriers and is at his best when he extends at the point of attack to properly work off blocks
What NFL Scouts are saying
Lynden certainly stands out on the field with his size and ability. In my opinion, he's still discovering how good he can be and as he learns better reaction to movement and better recognizes what blockers are doing, this player should get better. A lot of football left in his future. – AFC East executive
