Combine Results
Grade
83.7 ?4.99 SEC
Top Performer31.0 INCH
Top Performer104.0 INCH
Top Performer7.47 SEC
Top Performer4.40 SEC
Top Performer
Draft Analysis:
Bucky Brooks' take: Crick gives the Texans another hard-nosed defender in the mold of J.J. Watt. He is coming off a torn pectoral muscle, but if fully recovered, he could be a starter by the end of his rookie season.
- 6'4" Height
- 32" Arm Length
- 279LBS. Weight
- 10 1/8" Hands
Overview
Crick missed the majority of his senior season because of a torn pectoral muscle, and many assumed he was the lucky beneficiary of playing next to Ndamukong Suh early in his career. However, he still could emerge as one of the premier defensive lineman in the draft. A defensive tackle at Nebraska, Crick shows value not only in his ability to play inside effectively but also as a potential defensive end, particularly in a 3-4 scheme. The two-time all-conference selection has displayed enough football acumen, especially in his junior year, to still hear his name called early in the draft.
Analysis
Weaknesses
There were worries that Crick would struggle against double teams after Suh left Nebraska, and those concerns proved to be true. He is tough to hold off one-on-one, but he often shuts it down or is eliminated from the play when blocked by more than one lineman. The knee injury he suffered last spring, and his overall mobility, which wasn't necessarily a strong suit prior to this season, will now be an even greater question mark.
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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. |
