A decade ago, Weaver would have been a lock to end up on a 3-4 unit as a standard five-technique thanks to his size, length and strength. With fewer teams playing a base 3-4 and opting for hybrid players and varied fronts, he appears to be a bit of a niche prospect. A narrow playing base and tall pad level are likely to follow him no matter how much work teams do to correct it, but there's no denying that he can be a handful despite balance and coordination issues. He bullies blockers around with his punch and discard game. He lacks twitch and short-area quickness, but his power and length could make up for it as a middle-round end with rotational value in an even or odd front.
