Grade
?4.75 SEC
Top Performer37.0 INCH
Top Performer117.0 INCH
Top Performer7.31 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'2" Height
- 236LBS. Weight
Overview
A punishing hitter, Follett capitalized on Cal's switch to the 3-4 defense to post the best numbers of his career as a senior, registering an eye-popping 23 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks and forcing five fumbles. Considering the success he enjoyed while operating on the strong side in 2007, when Cal was in the 4-3 alignment, Follett is clearly not just a product of the system. In '07, his first season as a full-time starter, Follett earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors in leading Cal with 12.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks despite missing two games. One of the more physical and intense defenders in the country, the knock on Follett is the perception that he's best going forward and may be too stiff in coverage for some schemes.
Analysis
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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. |
