Taven Bryan Scouting Report
1,413 views · Published 19 April 2018 · 7:54 · Indexed 23 October 2026
Channel: schlegdaddytv · 2018 · Sports
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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