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Grade
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  • 5.09 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 30 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 29.5 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 103.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 7.52 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.55 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'3" Height
  • 298LBS. Weight

Overview

A 22-game starter his first three seasons with the Boilermakers at defensive tackle, Magee moved outside to defensive end as a senior. While the switch didn't pay off with eye-popping statistics in 2008 (28 tackles, six tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks), Magee did show versatility in the switch and scouts were already intrigued by his combination of size, strength and hand technique. A strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl has Magee's stock escalating as the draft approaches and, unlike some of this year's better defensive line prospects, all teams see elements of Magee's game that can fit in their scheme.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Stout build with room for at least an additional 5-10 pounds of mass. ... Versatile defender with experience at defensive tackle and defensive end. ... Can create problems up front with good initial quickness off the snap. ... Quick, active hands to slap away the blockers' attempts to latch on to him. ... Good strength to disengage. ... Good overall strength for holding up at the point of attack. ... Can push the pocket as a bull-rusher. ... Effective short-area tackler who flashes some burst. ... Helped himself with a standout week of practice for the Senior Bowl, demonstrating better redirection and hand technique in pass-rush drills than scouts anticipated. Negatives: Inconsistent. Flashes, but rarely puts together a string of standout plays. ... Viewed as a bit of a "tweener" by some. ... Flashes initial quickness off the snap but lacks the speed and flexibility to get around the edge teams prefer for weak-side defensive ends. ... Can come off the snap too high and lose leverage in the running game. ... Isn't stout enough to handle the double-team inside. ... Doesn't make enough plays behind the line of scrimmage due to inconsistent lateral quickness. ... Needs an open lane to make plays. ... May struggle to locate the ball.
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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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