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Ochaun Mathis looks better than Hampton as rusher, more strength

May 26, 2023 11:21AM
Hampton is faster, can cover, is smaller.....

I was watching Mathis and saw some lean, but was bending at the waist, not showing a ton of base, but
I agree with the linear assessment, needs to work on getting better leverage to power by a RT.
But there is something there...

Then did a search for "Mathis" and "bend"

And this is why looking at predraft stuff can be confusing---you get diverse opinions
here his "bend" goes from insufficient to glimpse, decent to good bend.

a sampling----
Mathis is a 6'5 247lb athletic pass rusher has the speed and bend to beat offensive tackles around the corner while using his quickness to to ...

Good bend at the top of the rush with flexible ankles to help turn tight corners. – ...

Additionally, his insufficient bend leads to linear and segmented ...

The edge defender possesses some real speed off the edge, decent bend, and most importantly, the long arms that make it difficult for opposing ...

Mathis has a lean frame and while he does bend well, he's angular with his build and if he's stood up on contact he will quickly lose real estate. While he

Plays with natural bend and strength at the point of attack and does not get washed out like many defensive ends because of his anchor. He's a high-effort pass ...

Mathis has also shown glimpses of bend around the corner, a bullrush, and spin moves, but has been inconsistent in regularly applying the ...
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  Ochaun Mathis looks better than Hampton as rusher, more strength

JimYoungblood53133May 26, 2023 11:21AM

  ^ please delete, put in wrong place

JimYoungblood5340May 26, 2023 11:30AM