From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will 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, a scouting report on Miami (FL) DL Leonard Taylor III.
#56 Leonard Taylor/DL Miami (FL) – 6-3, 303 pounds (Junior)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Leonard Taylor | 6030/303 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
– Active hands
– Good age and size for development
– At times very explosive off the line
– Draws doubles that open opportunities for others
– Will take advantage of a free rush in the A gaps
– A disruptor who needs to do better finishing plays
The Bad
– 2023 surgery to repair the glenoid labrum in his shoulder; 2023 undisclosed injury that forced him to miss all spring practices; 2022 foot injury where he left one game early
– Drop-off in 2023 production compared to 2022
– Almost useless in stunts
– Rushes with his shoulder pretty often
Bio
– 2022 All-ACC honorable mention recognition
– In 2022 led Hurricanes with six quarterback hurries and tied for the team lead in tackles for loss
– 2022 ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week (Oct.