WEAKNESSES
Hightower has a big frame and can labor at times to move in extended spaces on the field. He excels within the box but likely won't run down many scat backs at the next level. He is good to defend the pass in zone but struggles to maintain coverage in man after trying to disrupt at the line. Hightower struggles to flip his hips in man looks, and there are times when he has to change direction unexpectedly. He isn't heavy-footed, but he pursues the ball with a lot of momentum and can overshoot plays at times.
WEAKNESSES
Upshaw is a strong man who has serious lower body power, and at times this can limit his fluid movements. He labors when moving laterally and has slower feet than most productive pass rushers. He is a bull-rusher first, finesse player second. He can struggle at times pursuing a play across the field for long stretches. He is much more effective in tight quarters than in space, and there are questions as to whether or not his athletic ability will be exposed at the next level.
We can all agree that Dre isn't very stout, but I don't understand questioning his physical play.WEAKNESSES
Kirkpatrick has issues that surround all aspects of his prospects and overall value as he enters the draft. He is very thin and some will question his ability to play physically at the next level. Although technically not a tweener, as he has always played and been advertised as a cornerback, his size and athletic ability could encourage a transition to the safety position. It remains to be seen if Kirkpatrick can add weight to compete at that position after three years at Alabama where his physical development was minimal.
And 3 of the lowest 4 are from *cough*LSU*cough*...Heh, 5 out of the 10 highest rated guys from the SEC in the combine are from Bama. Not bad, not bad at all.
Did this guy not watch the championship game? Upshaw forced a pitch on the option and chased down the RB more than once. Then he sacked Jefferson from the backside of the play while Jefferson was running the opposite way. If anything, I've always though Upshaw has incredible lateral mobility considering his size...He is a much more effective player against inside runs, and he struggles when having to chase outside.
It almost appears that the folks that do the "Analysis" part of this grading system might possibly have a vested interest in establishing some negatives against players in order to keep the price down come signing day. There are some comments that I disagree with and others are just totally wrong.remember the combine over all opinion on Rolando was that he couldnt cover the pass. The number one lb against the pass the NFL during the 2010 season? Rolando Mclain.
Grain of salt, people.
You got a way with words Chopremember the combine over all opinion on Rolando was that he couldnt cover the pass. The number one lb against the pass the NFL during the 2010 season? Rolando Mclain.
Grain of salt, people.
He's not performing at the combine. Probably why.and what the heck is up with Trent Richardson not even being listed?!?!?! how'd they mess that up?
Trent's out due to the injury... Therefore no grade.and what the heck is up with Trent Richardson not even being listed?!?!?! how'd they mess that up?
so is Barron, but he's listed. Plus I thought Trent was going to do the bench press...Trent's out due to the injury... Therefore no grade.
He was on the site the other day (prior to the announcement of not running). I figured that was the reason. Maybe it isn't.so is Barron, but he's listed. Plus I thought Trent was going to do the bench press...
I understand it completely. One of the most overrated DBs we have ever had. Talented but always seemed to be making a hit instead of a tackle. I realize it's not the same position, but Mark Barron is a MAN in comparison.We can all agree that Dre isn't very stout, but I don't understand questioning his physical play.
I understand it completely. One of the most overrated DBs we have ever had. Talented but always seemed to be making a hit instead of a tackle. I realize it's not the same position, but Mark Barron is a MAN in comparison.
One of the the things I love across the board about our defense was the tackling. Sure, physical tackles. When I think of Dre, I don't think of that.
Overrated? I'd say his performance and stats speak for themselves. He's anything but overrated. Yes, I think we can all agree that Mark Barron is hard to match, but let's not go overboard.I understand it completely. One of the most overrated DBs we have ever had. Talented but always seemed to be making a hit instead of a tackle. I realize it's not the same position, but Mark Barron is a MAN in comparison.
One of the the things I love across the board about our defense was the tackling. Sure, physical tackles. When I think of Dre, I don't think of that.
I understand it completely. One of the most overrated DBs we have ever had. Talented but always seemed to be making a hit instead of a tackle. I realize it's not the same position, but Mark Barron is a MAN in comparison.
One of the the things I love across the board about our defense was the tackling. Sure, physical tackles. When I think of Dre, I don't think of that.