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#93 Taven Bryan/DL/Florida 6’5” 290 Lbs
The Good
-Explosive get-off at the snap and gets upfield in a hurry
-Fast, violent hands that overpower linemen at point of attack
-Relentless motor that he pairs with impressive athleticism for position
-Low pad level with strong lower half
-Attacks gaps with speed, putting linemen on their heels quickly
The Bad
-Lacks production despite strong traits
-Doesn’t have a feel for defending the run, largely because he worries about attacking gaps and getting upfield, leaving him vulnerable to misdirections
-One-year starter with limited experience for the position
-Inconsistent finisher
-Struggles to anchor against power run game
Bio
-Son of a former Navy SEAL
-Played in 36 career games over three seasons at Florida, recording 14 starts
-Finished career with 67 tackles, 10.