#65 and the tradeup that never happened -Terrell McClain, NT, South Fla

http://absolutepanthers.blogspot.com/2011/04/65-terrell-mcclain.html

 

There we go! that's the mock draft I saw McClain going to us @65

 

And as usual, they don't even show the pick being made. Guess we had our moment.

 

Terrell McLain

Production 2 2007: (12/0) 8 total tackles, 4 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 FR. 2008: (12/9) 32 total tackles, 3.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 FF. 2009: (13/11) 25 total tackles, 5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF. 2010: (13/13) 24 total tackles, 4.5 TFL, 3 sacks.

Height-Weight-Speed 3 Has a wide trunk and is about an inch shorter than the average DT at last three NFL combines. But possesses adequate-to-good bulk for his frame and above average speed for the position.

Durability 2 Started 33 of 49 games played at USF.

Intangibles 3 Comes from a strong support system. His mother, Lynn, is in the Navy. Some scouts have raised concerns regarding his mental toughness. Also question whether or not effort/production increased in 2010 in order to maximixe NFL stock.

1 = Exceptional2 = Above average3 = Average4 = Below average5 = Marginal

Defensive Tackle Specific Traits
Versus the Run 2 Can be a disruptive run defender. At his best when on the move (slanting, twisting, etc). Consistently gains positioning with quick get-off step and can beat the reach block. Has long arms and does a good job of using quick hands to help establish positioning and to gain penetration. Shows good closing burst for size and can be a big hitter. Has a wide trunk. Displays adequate-but-not-ideal strength at the point of attack. Stronger lower body than upper body. Can stack initially and flashes ability to get off of blocks and pursue. But can be late finding the ball at times and the longer he's engaged with OL the less interested he becomes in finishing.

Pass Rush Skills 3 Production is below-average. Only 4.5 sacks in last two seasons as a starter at USF. But has better pass rushing potential than production indicates. USF takes him out of game or moves him to different position (usually LDE in a 3-man front) in third-and-long situations. He shows good first-step quickness and can jar OL initially. Also shows good closing burst to QB if he gets a lane. But if OL is able to reset after initial move McClain does not have much with which to counter. He does not possess overwhelming power to drive OL back into QB. Also lacks explosive quickness in second move to regain the edge. Does not always fight hard enough versus the double team.

Quickness (hands/feet) 2 Shows good short-area quickness. Fires off the ball quickly and can consistently generate penetration when snap awareness is on point. Has long arms and generally is effective with hand usage. Not as violent as some other top DTs but quick and efficient with rip and swim moves.

Toughness/Motor 3 Don't have a problem with his motor. In fact, he appears to have good stamina and will pursue all day long. Also makes plays when chasing from behind. But there are some reasons on tape to question his toughness. The times we see him quit on a play are when he is stuck in a physical phone-booth battle.

 

Yeah, not a fan, but admittedly I didn't really study any USF games this season.

 

I didn't either, but I like what I read. I just don't have as much time for this shit so I watch the big teams and read about the small ones.

 

Filling needs. Good.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7Ig0tBxgHA&feature=related

 

that's encouraging.
Guy seems like a good pick.

 

Like the clips i saw of him. seems very quick and looks like a high effort guy . .. don't see him "pepping" and quitting before the whistle blows.