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Grade
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  • 5.25 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 31 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 32.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 105.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 7.68 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.72 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'1" Height
  • 298LBS. Weight

Overview

Grady flashed the ability to make plays throughout his career with the Cardinals. He needed to put together a strong senior campaign to ease scouts' concerns about his lack of durability. In posting career highs in tackles (41), tackles for loss (nine) and sacks (two), Grady accomplished just that. He doesn't bring prototypical size at the point, which means he won't fit every scheme, but for those looking for a high-effort defensive tackle in the late rounds capable of surprising, the former Cardinal could prove to be a diamond in the rough.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Good initial quickness off the snap. ... Quick hands to slap away the guard's initial hand punch. ... Flashes some upper-body explosiveness with his own initial hand punch. ... Can bull rush and forcefully disengage using upper-body strength. ... Good lateral quickness to alter his pass rush if his initial burst isn't enough. ... Good flexibility to handle the cut block and keep his feet. ... Good use of leverage to hold up against the run. ... Plays with good leg drive and can create a pile. ... Good lateral quickness and balance to slide off the block and make the tackle inside. ... Flashes a burst to close when provided an open lane. ... Good sideline-to-sideline hustle and gets downfield in pursuit. Negatives: Lacks the bulk most teams prefer inside. ... Rarely penetrates the line of scrimmage despite a quick initial burst off the snap and good hand strength. ... Doesn't show much variety in his pass rush and his short arms are a limitation. ... Short arms also come into play when he tries to tackle, especially when tackling high. ... Can bounce off the ball carrier. ... A bit thick around the middle. ... Has struggled with durability throughout his career. Missed nearly half of the games during the 2006 and '07 seasons due to a broken leg and torn pectoral muscle.
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Grade Title Draft (Round) Description
96-100 Future Hall of Famer Top Pick A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played
85-95 Immediate Starter 1st An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter).
70-84 Eventual Starter 2nd-3rd A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position.
50-69 Draftable Player 4th-7th A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential.
20-49 Free Agent UDFA A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body.
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