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6-2
260 lbs

Strengths
Good arm length. Anticipates the snap and has a very good initial first step. Plays hard -- gives great effort and competes every down. Good on-field intensity and demeanor. Attacks the edges aggressively and motor runs hot. Outstanding weight-room strength -- can squat a small house. Very durable.

Weaknesses
Lacks burst and acceleration off the edge to get a step on blockers and finish. Sack production results from effort and production flushed to him and is not creatively produced with savvy pass-rush moves, speed, power or bend. Average hip flexibility and snap -- struggles clearing his hips at the top of his rush and trimming the corner. Adequate anchor vs. the run. Is late to disengage from blocks. Does not strike with authority. Inconsistent tackler. Late bloomer who could require time to adapt to the pro game.

Bottom Line
A productive, 4-3 weakside rusher who came on as a senior and it made his last season his best. Could fit most ideally as a 3-4 outside linebacker in a zone-blitzing scheme like the Steelers or Ravens. Compares favorably to Chargers 2009 first-round pick Larry English, an overhyped, overdrafted, marginal producer in the pros.

I watched 3.25 Missouri games this year. First one was UGA vs Missouri then the last part of the USCe vs Missouri, Auburn vs Missouri and then their bowl game.

I don't even remember Michael Sam in any of those games. When I heard he was SEC DPOY I had no idea who he was but knew Missouri was a good defense so maybe he was the main reason why. Now that I've read a little on his background and Missouri's defense I wonder it looks more like Kony Ealy was the consistent DE at Missouri.