Scouting Report
Brown
really came on strong this year, and is riding that right into the NFL.. He's
sort of that typical Florida state hybrid rush end. They get after the
quarterback like made, and put up big stats. Brown is a little squatty,
measuring up just a smidge under 6-2 when FSU had mis listed at 6-4 all year, so
he seems far better suited to play a 3-4 OLB than a 4-3 DE. He doesn't
hold up well enough at the point of attack in the run game. His book of
pass rush moves is extensive, and his ability to mix it up, using double moves
is impressive. He is a solid athlete, so even though he hasn't really been
asked to do so, he looks to be able to drop in coverage and run with backs and
tight ends. Ultimately, Brown's money is going to made by making plays on
the QB, and he looks to be a guy who can do that at the next level.
Draft Status
Brown looks
to be taking advantage of a rush of 3-4 defenses, and a down year for defensive
ends. He's a solid first round prospect, and should be pretty productive
for a 3-4 team that is looking for that edge rushing OLB. If he were a
little taller, he could probably convert to a 4-3 as well, but I just have a
feeling those teams are going to want a player who can stop the run better, shed
blocks better, and is a little bigger. Regardless, the NFL loves athletes,
and Brown certainly qualifies.
Final analysis
Coming
soon…
Reminds me of: Parys
Haralson
Who? Yeah, I know, if you don't follow the Niners you might not
know him, but as a pass rush specialist, Haralson has become very
effective. Like Haralson, I don't know if Brown is an every down player,
but in a league where sacks are so coveted, Brown can be rock solid.
Red Flags: None
Scouting Report written by Curtis Popejoy |
