Big props to you, WG! Always appreciate a new pick's video. When we drafted Hatcher, I was a little skeptical. After hearing that several teams, including SF & NO were waiting in the bushes a few picks afterwards to grab him, I became curious and a little more confident. After watching these videos, I can say one thing-this guy can play!
He looks like a man among boys. There were a couple of strengths that many DEs don't get down until 3-4 yrs. down the road. Some never do. The one I really liked was that he protects the outside, & doesn't get caught inside too often. Only when he is sure does he take it inside and make the play. He rarely allows himself to be engulfed by blockers, shedding them easily. He uses his rare speed to string plays out, and runs down RBs from behind.
His pass rushing skills are very natural, and he flattens out quickly once he turns the corner. Hatcher eats up space between himself & the QB quickly. One thing he does that I love and that is he rarely plays out of control. Even as he's closing in on a QB, he seems to always have his body under control, so that even mobile QBs don't seem to be able to juke him out.
I am convinced Hatcher will be deeply & permanently entrenched in the defensive line rotation by midseason, if not sooner. The kid has a great attitude, and motor that never quits. I hope to see great things from our third round pick from Grambling.