PLAYER ANALYSIS
While Roach did what was asked of him at Texas, it was rare that you could feel his presence in terms of taking over a game or even a half. He's a short-limbed, tight-legged defender with natural power and some funk in his hands. Roach needs an efficient pathway to the backfield and is better-suited as a gapping 3-technique or maybe even a shade nose if he can add good mass on his frame. The lack of length and below-average pass rush is a concern, but a move inside should bolster his chances of making a roster or practice squad as a rotational interior defender in an upfield 4-3 scheme.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
