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Round 6, Pick 197: John Penisini


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Listed at 6-1, 318 LBs, appears to be a run-stuffing NT type. Good strength, strong hands.

According to PFF: "Utah’s John Penisini is one of PFF’s favorite pure run-stuffing nose tackles. He earned a higher run-defense grade (90.6) than more highly touted teammate Leki Fotu for the Utes last season."

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Just now, TL-TwoWinsAway said:

High motor, high character type. Collapses the pocket and can occasionally get an edge. Louis is right: the guy certainly isn't "slow".

Not by any means. His feet never stop. He’s not a pass rusher, he’s not Suh. But he’s a NT with good feet, good awareness and good motor. I like him a lot. I see him as a career backup however, just because he won’t get the flashy numbers some like from DTs. But damn he’s solid. 

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33 minutes ago, Louis Friend said:

Not by any means. His feet never stop. He’s not a pass rusher, he’s not Suh. But he’s a NT with good feet, good awareness and good motor. I like him a lot. I see him as a career backup however, just because he won’t get the flashy numbers some like from DTs. But damn he’s solid. 

You mentioned it somewhere today but this pick also fits with more 3-4.

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1 minute ago, diehardlionfan said:

You mentioned it somewhere today but this pick also fits with more 3-4.

I’m seeing a trend with the moves they’ve been making. Penisini fits that NT role. Okwara plays that 6 technique of your WLB in the 3-4 Okie front Patriots ran under Patricia. Strong secondary players, hence #3 pick used on CB. 

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18 minutes ago, Louis Friend said:

I’m seeing a trend with the moves they’ve been making. Penisini fits that NT role. Okwara plays that 6 technique of your WLB in the 3-4 Okie front Patriots ran under Patricia. Strong secondary players, hence #3 pick used on CB. 

They certainly have a number of player that can play LB.

 

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I think Shelton will need to step up his game to keep this kid from being a starter. The video on him shows his speed & brute force. He will be double teamed all day & still will be a nightmare.  Big time pick in my opinion. 

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/5/6/21249057/video-watch-john-penisinis-film-breakdown-utah-defensive-coordinator

 

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6 minutes ago, GetDownandDirty said:

I think Shelton will need to step up his game to keep this kid from being a starter. The video on him shows his speed & brute force. He will be double teamed all day & still will be a nightmare.  Big time pick in my opinion. 

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/5/6/21249057/video-watch-john-penisinis-film-breakdown-utah-defensive-coordinator

 

Everyone has great highlight videos.  To expect a 6th round pick to push for a starting spot is hopeful at best.  I hope he is good enough to make the team and can develop into that but the number of 6th round picks that start in year one or even two is so small.  If he was that dominant and expected to translate so well to the NFL, he would have been a higher pick. 

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15 minutes ago, GetDownandDirty said:

I think Shelton will need to step up his game to keep this kid from being a starter. The video on him shows his speed & brute force. He will be double teamed all day & still will be a nightmare.  Big time pick in my opinion. 

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/5/6/21249057/video-watch-john-penisinis-film-breakdown-utah-defensive-coordinator

 

Great watch.

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