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Denzel Perryman NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for San Diego's Rookie

STRENGTHS

A powerful hitter with knock-you-out power when he comes downhill, Denzel Perryman loves to lay the wood. He looks like he walked out of the 1990s and should be playing alongside Levon Kirkland. Perryman is a stout, tough, instinctive linebacker against the run, and he'll take out his frustration on a blocker in traffic. For a smaller 'backer, Perryman will stack and shed very well and does a good job keeping himself clean to attack the ball. When he sees a lane, he dives in at full speed to make the tackle.

WEAKNESSES

Playing at 250 pounds in 2014 was a bad idea for Perryman, and he wore down late in games while looking heavy-footed and sluggish in space.