Demonte' Bolden
DT Tennessee
Grade
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5.10 SEC
Top Performer
31.5 INCH
Top Performer
109.0 INCH
Top Performer
7.50 SEC
Top Performer
4.78 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'3" Height
- 282LBS. Weight
Overview
Bolden has the size to draw comparisons to former Tennessee standout John Henderson -- a top 10 pick of the Jaguars -- early in his career. Bolden is a much different player, relying on quickness rather than bulk or strength to make plays. A transfer from Hargrave Military Academy, Bolden developed into a strong contributor in only his second season with Tennessee, but wasn't been able to take the big step expected. Quicker than you'd think for a player of his size, Bolden has enough upside to warrant a second-day selection, but he might be a year or more away from contributing in the pros.
Analysis
Strengths
Positives: Rare size potential with a frame capable of handling at least another 10-15 pounds. ... Intriguing all-around athlete. ... Flashes good initial quickness and flexibility to re-direct. ... Quick hands and feet. ... Rare straight-line speed for the position. ... Intriguing upside.
Negatives: Not the sum of his parts. ... Struggles with leverage. ... Frequently comes off the snap too high and lacks the leg drive to hold up at the point of attack. ... Flashes initial quickness off the snap, but lacks the upper-body strength to disengage. ... Flashes lateral quickness, but is slow to find the ball. ... Overaggressive. ... Doesn't feel the trap block and attacks upfield. ... Doesn't use his length as an advantage against the pass, rarely getting his arms up into the passing lanes. ... Low test scores. ... May struggle with a complicated playbook.
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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. |