*#56 *6-3 *245lbs *0.00/40 *2010/SR
OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
Strengths
He is another unheralded talent who played Defensive End in college but needs to make the transition to Outside Linebacker for his best chance of success at the next level.
He possesses a good combination of size and athleticism for the Outside Linebacker position. He is a very disruptive type of player who consistently gains penetration on opponents side of the line of scrimmage. He is a -Snap To Whistle- player who frequently performs throughout plays! Showing a relentless sideline to sideline pursuit of the ball.
He displays the necessary athleticism and intensity on an every down basis to become a consistent playmaker if he is given the green light to do what he does best, and that is coming off the edges and getting after the Quarterback.
He shows excellent explosion and first step burst off the snap of the ball. Keeping opposing blockers on their heels anticipating his next move, and keeping them off balance. His combination of speed and quickness, along with fluid hips are all typical traits of top flight edge pass rushers.
He is a very animated and emotional player on the field. The type of player fellow teammates gravitate to and rally around. Many times these types of players develop into leadership roles on that side of the ball.
He shows good anticipation and instincts diagnosing plays pre-snap. He shows relentless pursuit running down plays from the backside, along with the closing speed to quickly bring in ball carriers.
When playing Defensive End during his collegiate years he showed more physicality and strength than his size would indicate. With his background on the D-Line the last thing to be concerned with would be if he has what it takes to defeat blockers at the point of attack and shedding quickly.
He is a solid tackler at the point of contact. Looking to initiate first contact in an aggressive approach, and often stopping ball carriers momentum on contact. He excels at running down the ball and getting through trash/traffic in his pursuit of the ball.
There was limited evaluation of him in pass coverage. So his pass coverage skills may be questioned in theory, but he showed all the necessary athletic skills sets, and field awareness necessary to defend in space and pass coverage versus quicker faster opponents. He also shows the short area burst to jump passes and making plays on the ball!
Weaknesses
Unknown success converting from Defensive End to Outside Linebacker
Low production during collegiate career
Improved hand technique rushing the passer and taking on blockers
Have to wonder why coaching staff limited his snaps on the field?
Projected Round
Undrafted Free Agent
My Value Board
Undrafted Free Agent
Summary
There is no question if Un'tavious lands in some NFL teams training camp that he will be retained by the team on the roster in some capacity. He is too talented and at some point in his not so distant NFL future, he will make a consistent impact on the teams gameday success!
BIO LINK
http://www.tulsahurricane.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/scott_untavious00.html
STATS LINK
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/stats?playerId=184674
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