2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Marcell Dareus
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Strengths:
Strength, size and speed teams look for
Bull rusher up the middle
Collapses the pocket
Handles double teams
Able to shed blockers
Reacts well to snap with quick first step
Extremely versatile, position and scheme
Agile and moves well laterally
Anchor to disrupt the run and occupy blockers
Disciplined when it comes to containment
Weaknesses: Limited starting experience
Arm length
Needs to prove he can hold up in feature role
Not going to make many tackles on his own
Tendency to get too upright
Suspended for taking benefits from an agent
Summary: Marcell Dareus might wind up being the best defensive lineman in a draft crop littered with top talent. Coming out of Nick Saban's 3-4 defense, he is ready for the NFL although he only started four games in 2009 and was suspended for two in 2010 so he is light on experience. His family life has been hard and teams will have to be sure he is still motivated to work hard after getting paid. Assuming he clears that hurdle, teams can either use him as a 3-4 end or possibly a nose tackle.
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Weaknesses:
Summary: Marcell Dareus might wind up being the best defensive lineman in a draft crop littered with top talent. Coming out of Nick Saban's 3-4 defense, he is ready for the NFL although he only started four games in 2009 and was suspended for two in 2010 so he is light on experience. His family life has been hard and teams will have to be sure he is still motivated to work hard after getting paid. Assuming he clears that hurdle, teams can either use him as a 3-4 end or possibly a nose tackle.
RELATED LINKS:
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Greg's | Walt's
2011 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2011 NFL Draft Scouting Reports