Jadeveon Clowney Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for South Carolina Defensive End

February 4, 2014   ·   Darren Page   ·   Jump to comments

Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina (height: 6’6”, weight: 274 lbs)
Positives
Strong track record of production/disruption despite lack of sacks in 2013.  Is a physically sculpted specimen, prototype build.  Explosive in his movements with elite lateral quickness.  Significant strength generated from both upper and lower body.  Instinctive defender with fine play-recognition skills.  Exploits opponents' deficiencies on the regular.  Generates speed to power as a rusher.  Aggressive with his hands, will jolt pass-blockers on first contact.  Will bat blockers’ hands to swim as a rusher.  Unpredictable with quickness to set up rushes one way and dart back the other.  Is quick into contact on direct rushes and fires hands consistently.  Flashes upside as a power rusher who can attack the chest of pass-blockers and press the pocket from the outside.  Effective on twists and stunts.  Has a fine sens...

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