Ronnie Perkins DE Oklahoma Draft Profile

Strengths

• Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and three-point stance with the playing speed to stand up in space. Flashes strength as a bull rusher and his energy doesn't plateau.
• Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
• Flashes nimble feet to chase running backs and mobile quarterbacks to the sideline when lined up at end. Spins off blocks to get back into the play.
• Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge.
• Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark.
• Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile.
• Relentless and strong off the edge as a pass rusher when fresh. Gets under the pads of tackles to bull rush them into the backfield.
• Easily gains inside leverage by shooting gaps.

Weaknesses

• Never out of a play, but can get out of control and work himself away from the action.
• Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.

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