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April 26, 2008

A Defensive Tackle?

Posted by Derek

Eagles select Trevor Laws from Notre Dame.

Um, don't we have two first-round draft choices at that position already? 

Here's his background:

BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter who led Notre Dame in tackles as a senior posting 112/8/8. Set the single-season record for tackles by a defensive lineman at the school. Junior-year totals included 62/9.5/3.5.

POSITIVES: High-effort, penetrating tackle with an outstanding head for the game. Competitive, goes non-stop, and hustles about the field. Plays with good pad level, slides off blocks laterally, and makes plays everywhere on the field. Disciplined and stays with assignments.

NEGATIVES: Lacks bulk and engulfed at the point by blockers. Marginal quickness.

ANALYSIS: Laws is a competitive defender with limited size and growth potential. Productive on the college level, he could find a home as a three-technique lineman in the NFL.

PROJECTION: Middle Second Round

And the video:

A "tweener" who could play either DE or DT.  Kind of like a Darren Howard type except hopefully much more effective.

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