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#90 Demarcus Christmas / DT Florida State – 6’3” 294
The Good
- Good strength and ability to lock out OL
- Able to corral runners while engaged
- Good anchor vs double teams
- Can push the reset OL into the backfield and push the pocket
- Gives solid chase to the outside and downfield
The Bad
- Short shuttle and 3 cone times were the worst among DL at the Combine
- Lateral agility is slow and able to be reach blocked by IOL
- Effort and consistency to shed blockers needs work; content with a stalemate
- Many tackles are “catching” the runner in his gap without taking him down
- Inactive hands when engaged or rushing the passer
- Pass rush extremely limited and cannot be relied upon
- Likely only a 2 down player
Bio
- Career – 106 tackles, 49 solo, 11.