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#34 Dare Odeyingbo/DE Vanderbilt – 6’2 282
The Good
– Thick body with a broad chest, looks the part
– Good length and uses it well despite below average height, creates space in the run game that helps him disengage
– Powerful initial strike that can stun linemen and create penetration in the run game, proper hand placement
– Versatile player who moved around the entire front, even stood up and saw a couple snaps off-ball
– Holds the point of attack well in the run game
– Experience used on stunts and games
– Chases the ball with good effort, albeit bit of a lumberer
– Shows ball awareness and ability to bat down passes and get hands in throwing lanes
– Strong tackler and like the way he finishes
– Did flash production, strong junior campaign
The Bad
– Lacks height to play against tackles, lacks weight to play inside
– Minimal pass rusher who flashes a swim move but tends to stall out and doesn’t create much power/push on his bull rush, will struggle even against tight ends
– Too easily controlled in the pass game
– Struggles to flow down the line on zone schemes or when asked to chase from the backside, will be too easily reach blocked
– Production dropped off senior year
– Ceiling is limited and he feels close to maxed out as a player
Bio
– 2 1/2 year starter for Vandy (three games of sophomore season), 27 in total
– Career: 96 tackles, 21.