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With an emphasis on stopping the run and a new defensive coordinator there's a strong possibility we may take one or two in this years draft. Here is a quick survey of five possible candidates. No stats because none of these guys are going to show up as much in that column.
T'Vondre Sweat Texas 6'4" 314# 35 1/2" arm 10 1/8" hand
Sweat is a massive space-eater whose size and skill set will have him plugged into a role as a run-plugger for odd- or even-front defenses. He’s not quick off the snap or explosive into first contact, but it takes a village to try to uproot him and move him out of the way. The attention he will require from blocking schemes should help unlock the playmaking potential of speedy inside linebackers who won’t have to contend with as much traffic climbing into the second level.
Fabien Lovett Sr. Florida State 6'4 1/2" 366# 33 1/4" arm 10 3/8" hand
Lovett is a wide-bodied, two-gapping impediment to running attacks looking to impose their will between the tackles. He blends long arms, big hands and a powerful lower half to withstand double-teams and leverage his gap with consistency.
Tyler Davis Clemson 6'2" 301# 31 3/8" arm 9 1/4" hand
Rogers is a drain-clogging nose capable of muddying the A-gaps for teams looking for depth and help slowing the run.
Jaden Crumedy Mississippi State 6'4" 301# 33" arm 10 1/2" hand
He's slightly below-average as a pass rusher but above-average as a run defender and should continue to improve with better technique.
T'Vondre Sweat Texas 6'4" 314# 35 1/2" arm 10 1/8" hand
Sweat is a massive space-eater whose size and skill set will have him plugged into a role as a run-plugger for odd- or even-front defenses. He’s not quick off the snap or explosive into first contact, but it takes a village to try to uproot him and move him out of the way. The attention he will require from blocking schemes should help unlock the playmaking potential of speedy inside linebackers who won’t have to contend with as much traffic climbing into the second level.
- Tall, wide and extremely powerful.
- Devours blocks, allowing linebackers to operate in space.
- Grows deep roots and is hard to push out of the gap.
Fabien Lovett Sr. Florida State 6'4 1/2" 366# 33 1/4" arm 10 3/8" hand
Lovett is a wide-bodied, two-gapping impediment to running attacks looking to impose their will between the tackles. He blends long arms, big hands and a powerful lower half to withstand double-teams and leverage his gap with consistency.
- Has the talent and technique to split double-teams and leverage his gap.
- Carries a tree stump for a base, forcing blockers to slide off their sustain.
- High football character with desire to help his team.
Tyler Davis Clemson 6'2" 301# 31 3/8" arm 9 1/4" hand
- Proportional strength for impressive double-team battles.
- Leg drive creates relentless pressure on blockers.
Rogers is a drain-clogging nose capable of muddying the A-gaps for teams looking for depth and help slowing the run.
- Girthy lower body with technique to plant a deep anchor.
- Stands his ground and comes out on the other side against double-teams.
- Upper-body power fuels his block destruction against single blocks.
- More than held his own in an early season battle against Georgia.
- Violent hitter when running backs tread into his gaps.
Jaden Crumedy Mississippi State 6'4" 301# 33" arm 10 1/2" hand
He's slightly below-average as a pass rusher but above-average as a run defender and should continue to improve with better technique.
- Four-year starter with plus power at the point.
- Maintains proper pad level and features jolting knock-back power.
- Good transition from anchor to quick disengagement to tackle ball-carriers.
