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It’s official. The Cowboys have signed defensive tackle Henry Melton to a one year deal, with a three year option. So what does it mean? What kind of player is Dallas getting? Today, we are going to take a look at Melton’s tape, specifically from 2012 when he was being coached by current Cowboy’s defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli.
If you haven’t seen or heard of Henry Melton, this is what you need to know. Melton was a fourth round pick out of Texas for the Chicago Bears in 2009. In college, Melton was a backup defensive end and a fullback for the team. But the Bears saw potential in him as a penetrating three-technique defensive tackle. In 2012, Henry Melton made his first Pro-Bowl when he was being coached by then Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli. He recorded 32 tackles and six sacks, and graded out as Pro Football Focus’ seventh best defensive tackle.
But in 2013, Melton tore his ACL in the fourth game and was lost for the season. But even before he suffered his injury, he wasn’t the same player as he was in 2012. Was it just due to the loss of Coach Marinelli? This seems to be what the Cowboys are banking on. Melton was also arrested in 2013 for public intoxication and assault. The Cowboys dug deep into both the knee injury and the arrest and felt both issues were behind him.
When I watch Henry Melton on tape, it is quite obvious that he is a fantastic athlete. But after comparing him to some of the best penetrating defensive tackles in the league, I was shocked to see how he athletic he really was. Take a look:
Granted, when Melton came out of school, he was lighter than he is now. He weighed between 275-280 pounds while in college. Currently, Melton weighs somewhere between 295-300 pounds and the Cowboys would like for him to be no heavier than 295 so that he can maintain his elite quickness.
Read the rest at: http://cover32.com/cowboys/2014/03/2...outing-report/
If you haven’t seen or heard of Henry Melton, this is what you need to know. Melton was a fourth round pick out of Texas for the Chicago Bears in 2009. In college, Melton was a backup defensive end and a fullback for the team. But the Bears saw potential in him as a penetrating three-technique defensive tackle. In 2012, Henry Melton made his first Pro-Bowl when he was being coached by then Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli. He recorded 32 tackles and six sacks, and graded out as Pro Football Focus’ seventh best defensive tackle.
But in 2013, Melton tore his ACL in the fourth game and was lost for the season. But even before he suffered his injury, he wasn’t the same player as he was in 2012. Was it just due to the loss of Coach Marinelli? This seems to be what the Cowboys are banking on. Melton was also arrested in 2013 for public intoxication and assault. The Cowboys dug deep into both the knee injury and the arrest and felt both issues were behind him.
When I watch Henry Melton on tape, it is quite obvious that he is a fantastic athlete. But after comparing him to some of the best penetrating defensive tackles in the league, I was shocked to see how he athletic he really was. Take a look:
Granted, when Melton came out of school, he was lighter than he is now. He weighed between 275-280 pounds while in college. Currently, Melton weighs somewhere between 295-300 pounds and the Cowboys would like for him to be no heavier than 295 so that he can maintain his elite quickness.
Read the rest at: http://cover32.com/cowboys/2014/03/2...outing-report/
