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James Christenson of NE Patriots' Draft looks at 2013 prospects from last year's Auburn-S Carolina game:
2013 NFL Draft Scouting Notes: Auburn vs South Carolina (2011) | NEPatriotsDraft.com - 2013 NFL Draft
The most interesting guy is 6'7" 260# DE Devin Taylor:
There's a lot to like about Taylor, and some things to be a bit wary of.
2013 NFL Draft Scouting Notes: Auburn vs South Carolina (2011) | NEPatriotsDraft.com - 2013 NFL Draft
The most interesting guy is 6'7" 260# DE Devin Taylor:
-Lining up at left defensive end, some 2-point stances.
-Very quick off the snap.
-Drops into coverage on zone blitz, pursues across the field.
-Gets hands in the face of quarterback, forces early and inaccurate throw.
-Isn’t initiating a lot of contact, runs around some blocks.
-Misses running back initially, but fast enough to pursue outside and catch him cutting back.
-Shows some strength bull-rushing outside and then dipping inside to collapse the pocket.
-Takes huge strides in pursuit, gets out to the bubble screen in time to assist on tackle.
-Stays on his feet against cut block, closes on quarterback and gets the hurry/hit.
-Sheds the block from the h-back, forces quarterback to cut back, showing good balance.
-Big hit on the quarterback, disciplined play by Taylor on the option.
Overview: Taylor is a physical freak with incredible length, size, athletic ability and balance. What I didn’t see was the fire and killer instinct of his teammates. I want to see my defensive ends loving contact, not shying away from it, which was the impression I got at times of Taylor.
There's a lot to like about Taylor, and some things to be a bit wary of.