Zero2Cool
4 years ago
Rashan Gary | Defensive End | Michigan | 6'4" - 277 lbs.
 


Overview
Five-star defensive end prospect coming into Michigan who leaves with those same five-star traits and loads of potential but a lack of development in key areas. Gary is a face-up rusher who seems content to hit tackles with bull-rush attempts rather than working the edges. He's explosive out of the blocks and in closing to the quarterback, and is just waiting for hand development and additional rush moves. His size, strength and motor could make him a plus run defender in short order. He has elite potential if a defensive coordinator can harness the energy and focus his approach.

Strengths
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  • Freaky triangle of height, weight and speed
  • Active and strong with NFL size
  • Has all the tools to set a strong edge
  • Forceful into initial contact at point of attack
  • Good contact balance, thanks to sturdy base
  • Has disruptive qualities when he bends and plays low
  • Very good pursuit speed from backside and makes tackles down the field
  • Fires out of a track stance with energy and twitch
  • Can make conversion of speed-to-power look easy
  • Uses long-arm bull-rush to collapse the edge into quarterback
  • Strong enough to overtake tackles in late phase of the rush
  • Quick laterally and it shows up on twists[/list]

  • Weaknesses
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  • Production as rusher failed to match traits and talent
  • Rush plan is somewhat basic at this stage of development
  • Long-arm bull rush is his only real rush tool
  • Hands lack skill and have yet to be unlocked as rush weapon
  • Lacks classic hip bend to dip and run the arc
  • Runs himself around the pocket rather than working back under
  • Plays fast but with no regulator for control
  • Lacks instincts and awareness for misdirections and counters
  • Tends to lose pad level on inside counters
  • Doesn't come to balance consistently as open-field tackler[/list]





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    Zero2Cool
    4 years ago

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    nerdmann
    4 years ago
    Gute is officially an analytics guy. They like this guy for his numbers.

    Still, I trust Pettine to make him into a football player, way more than I would Capers. I feel good about him.
    “Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”
    nerdmann
    4 years ago

    Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 



    I hope LeFluer doesn't become one of those guys who brings in friends. That's a killer. Remember Sherman and all his buddies who sucked? Taking Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers. Giving contracts to players who pretended to be his friends?

    But I think this is an analytics pick. Dude has 90+% measurables.
    “Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”
    go.pack.go.
    4 years ago

    I hope LeFluer doesn't become one of those guys who brings in friends. That's a killer. Remember Sherman and all his buddies who sucked? Taking Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers. Giving contracts to players who pretended to be his friends?

    But I think this is an analytics pick. Dude has 90+% measurables.

    Originally Posted by: nerdmann 



    Be confirmed if we take DK Metcalf next lol
    UserPostedImage
    4 years ago
    Like the pick, considering the board. Definitely going to be polarizing.
    yooperfan
    4 years ago
    Being a Michigan Wolverine fan that watches a lot of Michigan football I have to admit that I was somewhat shocked by this pick.
    The kid has a high motor and pretty good measureables but rushing the passer is not a strength at this point in time.
    He disappears for long periods of time to the point that you sometimes wonder if he's even on the field.
    Perhaps he can be coached up and he will learn to put all his tools to good use.
    My fear is that once he has the money in his pocket he will completely disappear.
    Sadly I'm not loving this pick.
    IMHO he's a project not worthy of the 12 pick.
    Time will tell.
    wpr
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    • Preferred Member
    4 years ago
    He has a few red flags. Especially for the 12th pick. I am sure GB vetted him so I will have to trust Gute and Co for now.
    I was kind of thinking about going offense and grabbing Jawaan Taylor but he wasn't even one of the 4 OT selected last night so what do I know.
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    KRK
    • KRK
    • Veteran Member
    4 years ago
    The kid would seem to either have a bad shoulder or a bad heart. I hope I’m wrong.
    In Luce tua Videmus Lucem KRK
    Smokey
    4 years ago
    Another Packer "project" ?


    Draft Pick Grade : C

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