NeonDeion21
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So far through four games of the preseason, Pro Football Focus.com’s number one graded linebacker in pass coverage is…well by the title I'm sure you guessed it. Rookie DeVonte Holloman of the Dallas Cowboys. On a per snap basis, Holloman has graded out better than Von Miller, Lance Briggs, or Jerod Mayo in the passing game. Make no mistake about, DeVonte Holloman has had a terrific preseason and has easily made the Dallas Cowboys 53 man roster.
When the Cowboys drafted DeVonte Holloman I was hesitant on the selection because I liked the depth the Cowboys had at the linebacker position. Would a sixth round pick at linebacker even have a chance to crack the 53 man roster? After seeing Holloman play in four preseason games, the answer is absolutely yes. Holloman has played 97 snaps on defense and has accumulated eight tackles, one sack, one quarterback hit, two interceptions and one defensive touchdown. On top of that, he also forced a strip sack fumble that was incorrectly called an incomplete pass. We will get to that later. The average NFL defense is on the field for about 60-70 snaps, and what is so impressive is that Holloman has created so many plays in approximately six quarters of NFL action. It's easy to see that when Holloman is on the field, he makes plays.
DeVonte Holloman's coverage ability makes him a unique player in the NFL. Through the preseason, quarterbacks have a quarterback rating of only 20.5 when they direct passes towards Holloman. Compare that to the recently signed Sean Lee in 2012, in which the average quarterback rating when passes were thrown in his direction was 77.5. A remarkable difference for a rookie sixth round pick.
Normally when I scout a player, I can think of a pretty good NFL comparison within the first few games I see of them. With Holloman, it took me only a few snaps. Although they play different positions, Holloman reminds me so much of Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs. When comparing their measurables, I was stunned.
Read the rest at: http://thelandryhat.com/2013/08/27/dallas-cowboys-find-a-playmaker-in-devonte-holloman/
When the Cowboys drafted DeVonte Holloman I was hesitant on the selection because I liked the depth the Cowboys had at the linebacker position. Would a sixth round pick at linebacker even have a chance to crack the 53 man roster? After seeing Holloman play in four preseason games, the answer is absolutely yes. Holloman has played 97 snaps on defense and has accumulated eight tackles, one sack, one quarterback hit, two interceptions and one defensive touchdown. On top of that, he also forced a strip sack fumble that was incorrectly called an incomplete pass. We will get to that later. The average NFL defense is on the field for about 60-70 snaps, and what is so impressive is that Holloman has created so many plays in approximately six quarters of NFL action. It's easy to see that when Holloman is on the field, he makes plays.
DeVonte Holloman's coverage ability makes him a unique player in the NFL. Through the preseason, quarterbacks have a quarterback rating of only 20.5 when they direct passes towards Holloman. Compare that to the recently signed Sean Lee in 2012, in which the average quarterback rating when passes were thrown in his direction was 77.5. A remarkable difference for a rookie sixth round pick.
Normally when I scout a player, I can think of a pretty good NFL comparison within the first few games I see of them. With Holloman, it took me only a few snaps. Although they play different positions, Holloman reminds me so much of Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs. When comparing their measurables, I was stunned.
Read the rest at: http://thelandryhat.com/2013/08/27/dallas-cowboys-find-a-playmaker-in-devonte-holloman/
