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#86 Dre’Mont Jones/DL Ohio State– 6’3” 286
The Good
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- First step, very quick at the snap
- Lateral quickness to sidestep OL
- High motor, continuous effort
- Experience at different spots along the defensive line
- Very good pursuit across and downfield
- 3 year starter at top FBS program
The Bad
- Not proficient at disengaging at blocks
- Plays high, allowing OL to get hands into his chest
- Tackles vs run game reliant on penetration
- Hand placement in pass rush
- Spin move – loves to use it, rarely makes a play using it
- Not much punch to his hands and doesn’t get a lot of push to move blockers
- Light- probably will need to add weight
- 1 sack prior to 2018 season
Bio
- Career – 39 games, 37 starts, 114 tackles, 58 Solo, 22 TFL, 9.