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DT Andrew Brown NFL Draft Profile
http://profootballtalkline.com/nfl/nfl-draft/news/112874/dt-andrew-brown-nfl-draft-profile.html/
Strengths:
Andrew Brown has one of the better first steps in this draft class. Extremely explosive off the ball and gets into the backfield quickly. Very strong in his upper body, but also has enough muscle in his lower half to allow him to take on double teams at only 294 lbs. Knows how to use his hands and has power behind his punch at the point of attack. Has extremely long arms (35″) and knows how to use them to leverage blockers when rushing the passer and to keep his distance when playing the run, which is something he was very good at his last two years at UVA. Converts his speed to power well which has a lot to do with his ability to create leverage when taking on taller offensive lineman. Extremely smart young man that uses his intelligence on the field to sniff out plays and plan his rushes. Even better off the field than he is on the field, has all the tools to be dominant at the next level.
Weaknesses:
Doesn’t have a ton of pass rush moves, wins by using his raw power and speed. A defensive line coach will teach him a few ways to rush and he will get even better. Some would consider a “tweener” at only 294 lbs, but he didn’t get bullied on the inside at UVA. May want to add some weight once he does make it to the league. First two years at UVA, he was too aggressive getting upfield, but the last two years, he showed great improvements in playing more disciplined in UVA’s 3-4 scheme.
http://profootballtalkline.com/nfl/nfl-draft/news/112874/dt-andrew-brown-nfl-draft-profile.html/
Strengths:
Andrew Brown has one of the better first steps in this draft class. Extremely explosive off the ball and gets into the backfield quickly. Very strong in his upper body, but also has enough muscle in his lower half to allow him to take on double teams at only 294 lbs. Knows how to use his hands and has power behind his punch at the point of attack. Has extremely long arms (35″) and knows how to use them to leverage blockers when rushing the passer and to keep his distance when playing the run, which is something he was very good at his last two years at UVA. Converts his speed to power well which has a lot to do with his ability to create leverage when taking on taller offensive lineman. Extremely smart young man that uses his intelligence on the field to sniff out plays and plan his rushes. Even better off the field than he is on the field, has all the tools to be dominant at the next level.
Weaknesses:
Doesn’t have a ton of pass rush moves, wins by using his raw power and speed. A defensive line coach will teach him a few ways to rush and he will get even better. Some would consider a “tweener” at only 294 lbs, but he didn’t get bullied on the inside at UVA. May want to add some weight once he does make it to the league. First two years at UVA, he was too aggressive getting upfield, but the last two years, he showed great improvements in playing more disciplined in UVA’s 3-4 scheme.
