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Leoram
Dead, my question while you are checking measurements, what should be the prototype for Hoecht's role in the defense. I mean, he MUST be stout against the run but quick enough to cover screens, rush the QB, and cover receivers in the short zone. Seems like a big ask. Was Leonard Floyd the model?
Height isn't as important to me as arm length is. If you are 6'-1" with the arm length of a guy 6'-5", I have zero issues with that. Same can go the other way, if you are 6'-5" with short arms, I will have an issue. Overall, I like guys that are 6'-3" to 6'-5". 6'-2" I can live with.
Weight is more important as long as it is good weight. I like guys 240 and up, until about 260 to 265. After that, they are more 4-3 DEs to me.
In a 4-3, all 4 DL rush, but in a 3-4, usually 1 edge rushs and 1 drops (there are exceptions to this obviously), giving you 4 rushers like a 43 team. Advantage is you don't know which side that 4th rusher is coming from, in theory. So 43 DEs need to handle the run and rush the QB taking on OTs, unless they stunt or twist. Rarely do they drop into coverage. So you need a beefier DE. 34 Edge guys need enough weight to stand up to the run (unless they are designated pass rushers) enough athleticism and quickness to drop into coverage, and enough speed/strength to rush the QB.
Long shorty short (too late) I like my edge guys 6'-4" 250.
Chop Robinson - 6'-3" 250 (unverified)
Laiatu Latu - 6-4 3/4" and 261 (verified)
Jared Verse 6'-4" 260 (unverified) He's looking more and more like a 43 DE to me
Dallas Turner 6'-4" 242 (unverified)
Chris Braswell 6'-3 1/4" 257 (verified)
Adisa Isaac 6'-4 5/8" 250 (verified)
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