Zach Allen, Boston College (66)
65 - 69 = Tier 3 - Draft value 26-65 (Plus Starter)
On The Line Edge
Games watched -
Virginia Tech (2017) ++, Clemson (2017) ++
OVERALL -
Long powerful player that is probably best as a 3-4 DE. Mostly asked to set the edge but is a strong edge pass rusher or a guy you can kick inside to win with quickness. Punch is strong and he follows up by extending his arms and controlling lineman. Disengages quickly and closes to engulf ball carriers on in the box plays. Slow to chase plays down. Could use more tools in his hand fighting toolbox.
PLUS -
-Large, solid frame with + length
-Strong punch and hands
-Exceptional setting the edge
-Controls point of attack
-Consistently extends arms
-Easily disengages/fights through blocks to the ball
-Powerful edge rusher
-Quick interior rusher
-Good edge bent, not exceptional
-Gets skinny vs double teams
-Plus in one or two gap
-Recognizes and quickly reads keys/plays
AVERAGE -
-Edge bend is solid
-Burst to close is ok
-Relies on bull rush too often
-Ok on stunts
MINUS -
-tweener?
-Not great speed to chase plays
-gasses out at times
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