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#97 Jaylen Twyman, DL, Pitt – 6’1 6/8”, 301lb
The Good
-Played multiple spots on the defensive line, from head-up on the center to a three-technique
-Has relatively good quickness and change of direction ability for a player his size
–Utilizes a push-pull and swim move as a pass rusher to win on the inside
-Strong upper body that can pull blockers far bigger than him off their spot
-Shows a great job of pursuit of the football
-Does a great job shooting gaps and being used on twists and stunts with other defenders
The Bad
-Lacks ideal length and size of a prototypical every down interior defender
-Needs to add more to the arsenal as a pass rusher, as well as a good counter move
-Tends to lose most reps when push/pull move doesn’t succeed
-Plays with inconsistent leverage, having his pad level rise and making him an easy target for blockers to latch on to
-Needs to play with more functional strength and sand in the pants to anchor down against the run
-Has moments where he panics when initial rush fails and will pause and even stop his rush entirely
Bio
-Redshirt Junior prospect from Washington D.