Tyler Davis DT Clemson Scouting Report

Strengths

• Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size.
• Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days.
• Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
• Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
• Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength. Strong and stout at the point of attack with the measurables to occupy multiple blockers.

Weaknesses

• Misses tackles, even when he gets his hands on the ballcarrier. Needs to improve hand placement and technique.
• Good strength, though his marginal arm length limits his ability to grab hold of ballcarriers as they run by.
• Only adequate burst off the snap even when directly over the ball, and his initial pop leaves room to be desired.
• He struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.
• Sees the ball well but is stuck on blocks when head-up; does not shed to make plays often enough.

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