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#45 Carter Coughlin/EDGE/Minnesota/6’3”, 236 Lbs
The Good
-Uber-productive edge defender throughout career against the run and pass
-Powerful first punch to stun blockers
-Shows ability to convert speed to power with efficiency
-Motor runs hot; high-energy, high-effort defender
-Diagnoses well against the run and sheds to make plays along the LOS
-Comfortable dropping into space and gets adequate depth in drop
The Bad
-A tad undersized as an EDGE defender, in terms of length
-Play strength varies snap-to-snap, leaves you wanting more in certain situations
-Not much of a nuanced plan rushing the passer
-Lacks any sort of counter to initial rush
-Labors to change directions in space
-Range and overall athleticism are lacking
-Struggles to bend around edge; winds up slip and falling a lot during dip
Bio
-Three-time Academic All-Big ten at Minnesota (2017-2019)
-Named All-Big Ten Second Team in 2018 and 2019
-Finished four-year career with 159 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 22.