From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today I will profile a defensive lineman with versatility at the position and within different schemes.
#94 Matthew Butler, DL, Tennessee (sSR) — 6034, 299 lbs.
East West Shrine Bowl
Measurements
Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
Matthew Butler | 6034/299 | 9″ | 33 1/8″ | 82 2/8″ |
40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
— Good snap quickness to shoot gaps
— Plays with good hand placement and pad level
— Scheme versatility
— Lateral quickness to beat blocks to outside
— Play strength to handle double team blocks and stack and shed
— High motor/ high effort player
— Solid pass rush plan with rips and swims
— Flexibility to play along the defensive line
— Consistency reading run blockers
— Needs to remain square when moving laterally
— Inconsistent hand timing versus the run
— Rarely attempted power pass rush moves
— Gets too wide as the looper on stunts
— Improvement needed in his countering with his hands
— Career – 152 tackles, 68 solo, 16 tackles for a loss, 9.