Taven Bryan Scouting Report

1,413 views · Published 19 April 2018 · 7:54 · Indexed 23 October 2026

Channel: schlegdaddytv · 2018 · Sports

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6'4" 291 lbs.
RS Junior
FLORIDA

SIZE:     8.5
- Lacks weight you want for traditional 4-3 DT
- Arms (32 3/4") are just average for position
INITIAL BURST/EXPLOSIVENESS:  10.5
- Explosive quickness off the snap 
- Great natural athlete who can get to top speed quickly
STRENGTH:    9.5
- 30 reps in bench at NFL Combine 
- While strong naturally, power can come and go in his game
PASS RUSH ABILITY:   9.0
- Able to jump the blocker with explosive first step and shoot gap
- Body control to contort upper body and slip through gaps
- Can dip his shoulder and get low around the blocker
- Could use a wider array of pass rush moves
- Flashes a little bull rush potential with quicks and strength
RUN DEFENSE:    7.5
- Struggles to anchor and hold ground vs. run
- Lack of instincts and awareness get him out of position a lot
LEVERAGE/PAD LEVEL:   8.0
- Will fire up high out of his stance
- Can use length and hand punch to keep blockers off his body
- Can get caught sideways too often trying to shoot the gap
BLOCK SHEDDING:    8.5
- When he fires with hands he can get off blocks and redirect blockers
- Can get off blocks just due to sheer athleticism
- Can get out of position in run game and get engulfed
AWARENESS:    6.5
- Can look completely lost on the field
- Incredibly slow to read play and locate the ball
EFFORT/MOTOR:    9.5
- Shows fight trying to get to QB even after QB rolls out of pocket
- Keeps fighting to get off blocks and chase down plays in run game
DEPENDABILITY/DURABILITY:  9.5
- Very raw talent with loads of athleticism and big upside
- Lack of instincts might not be something he gets much better at
- Best fit is a 5 technique in a 3-4 defense

FINAL GRADE: 87.0

 GRADING SCALE
90.0 - 100 1ST ROUND
86.5 - 89.99 2ND ROUND
83.0 - 86.49 3RD ROUND
79.5 - 82.99 4TH ROUND
76.0 - 79.49 5TH ROUND
72.5 - 75.99 6TH ROUND
70.0 - 72.49 7TH ROUND

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