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#24 Terrell Lewis/EDGE/Alabama/6’5/252 lbs
The Good:
-Looks the part of a pro pass rusher with a rocked-up frame and long arms
-Knows how to use his length to his advantage against offensive linemen
-Has a mean long arm as a pass rusher that stuns tackles
-High-end burst off the ball on stunts and twists; rarely wastes movement on stunts and twists
-Violent off the ball rushing the passer; wants to inflict pain on OL, rather than win with finesse
-Shows lock-out ability when playing the run to shed and make a stop
-Processes quickly against the run and is rarely fooled
The Bad:
-Very limited, basic pass rush repertoire
-Relies too much on stunts/twists to generate consistent pressure
-Uncomfortable, stiff and robotic dropping into space; doesn’t have a feel for zone coverage
-Conditioning pops up as an issue on film, especially against up-tempo offenses; tends to take plays off
-Motor is a concern; doesn’t offer much effort as a backside defender in pursuit
-Effort against the run is concerning as snap count rises
-Significant injury history as a college athlete
-Limited experience in college; played just 26 games (15 starts)
Bio:
-2019 season: played in 11 games, finished with 31 total tackles, 11.