Snapback University NFL Draft Series: Defensive Ends (Part 1 of 6) đ„
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SBUâs 6th Ranked DE
âȘïžJack Sawyer - Ohio State
Strengths:
- Posted 4.5 sacks and 6 pass breakups during Ohio Stateâs four-game playoff run to the title.
- Beats back-side cutoffs with quick reaction to lateral steps.
- Sets a strong edge and can release back inside to tackle B-gap.
- Strength makes run game wins feel inevitable if a blocker doesnât finish him.
- Instinctive talent for finding the tackle when he is in the vicinity.
- Accurate hands find wrist control to deconstruct pass-pro punch.
- Uses two-hand charge and long-arm stab to crater the pocket.
Weaknesses:
- Gaps close down on him as a mid-twitch penetrator.
- Needs to get hands involved more quickly to mitigate his lack of reach.
- Missing functional speed to spill action wide in contain.
- Modest upfield burst rarely allows him to beat tackles to the junction point.
- Wide base limits quickness and s...
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