NFL Scouting Report

Good hitter … Had key helmet to helmet penalty on third and long against Ohio State in 2006 … Plays as a DE in the nickel package … Defensive captain in 2007 … Makes plays in the backfield … Great size … Slightly mistake prone at times … Leadership

Senior Year

v Appalachian State: Poor blocking on field goal resulted in key FG block by his man to clinch huge upset defeat … Had a career high in tackles but was disappointed with performance // v Oregon: Good solo stop up middle on third and short to force punt // v ND: Got hand up to deflect pass at line and force punt … Half sack around edge on all out blitz … Knockback hit up middle … Exploded to ball on dumpoff for big hit and 4 yard loss … Exploded to ball again with speed for sack as QB rolled out … Unnecessary hit for roughing penalty // v Wiconsin: Tackle out at sideline for short gain … Pressure on QB led to interception, but he roughed the passer … Called for roughing again two plays later as he clothesline QB on option play … Beaten by TE for big gain … Made play in backfield on endaround play … Tackled RB from behind in backfield for loss