Dontari Poe
Position: Defensive Tackle
School: Memphis
Year: Junior
Height: 6'4
Weight: 350
Draft Stock: Late 1st Early 2nd / #1 Nose Tackle
Strengths
-Huge frame. 6'5 And carries his 340 lbs well.
-Very explosive. Fires off the ball quickly and disrupts the backfield.
-Very hard worker that loves the game
-Durable. Only missed game in three years was due to a death in the family.
-Very strong. Can take on double teams
-Hits like a truck (Should at his size!)
-Good motor that never gives up on a play
-Was moved around a lot to confuse defenses
-Raw. Hasn't reached his full potential.
Weaknesses
-Hasn't faced an elite level of competition.
-Because of his size he doesn't have great pad level
-Only a 2 down lineman
-Can struggle to get off blocks
-No real pass rush moves besides bull rush
-Can over penetrate at times and take himself out of the play
-Doesn't have a big mean streak you would like
-Needs to improve endurance and will wear down
Weaknesses
-Hasn't faced an elite level of competition.
-Because of his size he doesn't have great pad level
-Only a 2 down lineman
-Can struggle to get off blocks
-No real pass rush moves besides bull rush
-Can over penetrate at times and take himself out of the play
-Doesn't have a big mean streak you would like
-Needs to improve endurance and will wear down
-Undeveloped technique
Summary
Dontari Poe is a player that is climbing up drafts boards and the more you see him on film the more you like him. He reminds me a lot of Phil Taylor who came out last year and is now with the Browns. He is that prototypical space eating nose tackle. But what really surprised me was how explosive he is and how well he carries his 350 lbs. Sure he could stand to lose some weight and get into better shape, but he isn't Terrence Cody at the combine. For a guy Poe's size, he really explodes off the line and is a load for guards and centers to deal with. Add in his strength and shear size he forces the offensive line to double team him and is a load to move. Poe could stand to shed blocks better, but his main job in the NFL will be to take on blockers to free up the linebackers and ends. But the best thing for Poe is he is still a raw talent that has a ton of room to develop and become a better prospect. He fits the best in the 3-4 as a NT, but he could fit into a 4-3 team that plays a 2 gap system. Poe should go somewhere in the late 1st early 2nd round. He could go as high as Pittsburgh at #24 but might not last past the Colts with the 34th pick as they are translating to the 3-4. But a lot like Phil Taylor a team could trade back (Kansas City) or move up to get him.
Summary
Dontari Poe is a player that is climbing up drafts boards and the more you see him on film the more you like him. He reminds me a lot of Phil Taylor who came out last year and is now with the Browns. He is that prototypical space eating nose tackle. But what really surprised me was how explosive he is and how well he carries his 350 lbs. Sure he could stand to lose some weight and get into better shape, but he isn't Terrence Cody at the combine. For a guy Poe's size, he really explodes off the line and is a load for guards and centers to deal with. Add in his strength and shear size he forces the offensive line to double team him and is a load to move. Poe could stand to shed blocks better, but his main job in the NFL will be to take on blockers to free up the linebackers and ends. But the best thing for Poe is he is still a raw talent that has a ton of room to develop and become a better prospect. He fits the best in the 3-4 as a NT, but he could fit into a 4-3 team that plays a 2 gap system. Poe should go somewhere in the late 1st early 2nd round. He could go as high as Pittsburgh at #24 but might not last past the Colts with the 34th pick as they are translating to the 3-4. But a lot like Phil Taylor a team could trade back (Kansas City) or move up to get him.
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