DL38
Mike Pennel
DT Colorado State-Pueblo
Grade
5.0
?
5.23 SEC
Top Performer23 REPS
Top Performer28.5 INCH
Top Performer102.0 INCH
Top Performer7.94 SEC
Top Performer4.84 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'4" Height
- 33 3/8" Arm Length
- 332LBS. Weight
- 9 7/8" Hands
Overview
Was suspended twice while at Arizona State. 2013: Played in all 12 games and started 10. Also lined up at fullback in goal-line situations. 2012: Played in five games, but did not make a start. Was suspended twice, and indefinitely the second time. 2011: Played at Scottsdale Community College. 2010: Played at Scottsdale Community College.
Analysis
Strengths
Rare size and body mass. Looks the part with a well-distributed frame and carries his weight well for a 350-pounder. Is seldom moved off a spot. Can lock out and walk back blockers with sheer brute strength. Flashes some violence in his hands. Strong short-yardage/goal-line plugger.
Weaknesses
Gets hung up on blocks too easily and can't split the double team. Plays flat-footed. Not initially quick or sudden to shoot gaps or make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Plays with limited knee bend and tends to stand tall. Could stand to do a better job protecting his legs. Did not dominate vs. lesser competition. Has been disciplined for not following rules and must prove committed.
Draft Projection
Priority free agent
Bottom Line
A massive run-stuffing space-occupier with the bulk to plug the middle or function outside in a traditional 3-4 front. His calling card will be defending the run on early downs.
-Nolan Nawrocki
C
| Grade |
Title |
| 9.00-10 |
Once-in-lifetime player |
| 8.00-8.99 |
Perennial All-Pro |
| 7.50-7.99 |
Future All-Pro |
| 7.00-7.49 |
Pro Bowl-caliber player |
| 6.50-6.99 |
Chance to become Pro Bowl-caliber player |
| 6.00-6.49 |
Should become instant starter |
| 5.50-5.99 |
Chance to become NFL starter |
| 5.20-5.49 |
NFL backup or special teams potential |
| 5.01-5.19 |
Better-than-average chance to make NFL roster |
| 5.00 |
50-50 Chance to make NFL roster |
| 4.75-4.99 |
Should be in an NFL training camp |
| 4.50-4.74 |
Chance to be in an NFL training camp |
| No Grade |
Likely needs time in developmental league. |
