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Grade
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  • 5.03 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 24 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 24.5 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 97.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 7.44 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.73 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'3" Height
  • 301LBS. Weight

Overview

Thrust into the starting lineup after a knee injury ended teammate Jeff Owens' 2008 season, Irvin posted 34 tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss, in a breakout senior season. The junior college transfer from Georgia Military College parlayed his first season as a starter into an invitation to the Senior Bowl, where he showed enough improvement over the course of the week to register as a second-day developmental prospect.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Long arms with a square build and room for additional growth. ... At least adequate initial quickness off the snap. ... At least adequate lateral quickness to generate some pass rush from the interior. ... Learning to utilize his long arms to keep blockers off his body. ... Locates the ball and plays with good hustle in pursuit. ... Good lower leg drive to anchor against the run. ... Gets his arms up to provide obstacles in the passing lanes. ... Improved throughout the week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Negatives: Raw and lacks the eye-popping athleticism to indicate high upside. ... Not quick enough off the snap or when moving laterally to generate much of a pass rush. ... Only short-area quickness. ... Needs an open lane to close. ... Adequate size and strength to hold up against the run, but struggles to disengage.
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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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