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#19/Darrell Taylor/EDGE/Tennessee/6’3”, 259 Lbs
The Good
-Flashes good bend and short-area athleticism
-Functional dropper into space and can stick with TEs
-Shows some backside pursuit want-to when playing the run
-Strong, sound tackler with above-average grip strength
-Good dip and rip in toolbox, as well as a quick, efficient swim move
-Comfortable lining up all over the defense, as well as in a two- or three-point stance
-Has a good chop when he gets home to QB to force the football out
The Bad
-Lacks necessary power in his punch and is inconsistent setting the edge against the run
-Really raw run defender that prefers stalemates to actually penetrating and making plays
-Get-off at the snap is a disaster; often last off the ball
-Limited pass rush plan and arsenal; lacks counter quickness and overall setup
-Can completely disappear for long stretches on film
Bio
-Redshirt senior who played in 43 career games at Tennessee, starting 22 games
-Finished with 19.