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Round 5: Pick 173; Tedarrell Slaton DT, Florida

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I'm a Gator fan, I know him well. He has a motor, he just never took it he next level. Kyree Campbell, who doesn't have Slaton's talent, was a much better technician and DT for UF... So, he has a lot of room for improvement.

He was an OL in HS and moved to DT at UF. He was progressing nicely and looked ready to breakout his SR. season. It didn't happen. But, UF had a lot of issues on D last year, so there is hope... He's big and quick which can't be taught. 

 

 

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1 minute ago, Rainmaker90 said:

I’m real happy about the pick. I’ve wanted a big run stuffer for a long long time. 

Same here .. just wanted a big dude to fill that nose tackle spot for a handful of snaps a game and provide some insurance if Clark goes down to injury.  If this kid is a hit it might allow the Packers to move Clark around more.  Could be an important addition to the roster. Here's some stuff from Dane Brugler's 'Beast' guide.

 

STRENGTHS: Carries a lot of mass on his frame…tremendous raw power…creates movement at the snap when he fires low and drives his legs…flashes violence midrush with slaps and rips to free his hands and attack gaps…has some flexibility through his hips and lower body…stays balanced through angle blocks and double teams, keeping his feet beneath him and his body off the ground…able to peek in the backfield to work toward designed lane…adequate pursuit quickness for a player his size…played with improved conditioning and effort as a senior.

WEAKNESSES: Battled weight and body composition issues in Gainesville, surpassing 380 pounds at one point…inconsistent gap leverage and still learning what it takes to play assignment-sound…inconsistent get-off and anticipation and needs to better stay ahead of plays…not a proven pass rusher…showed improved hand use as a senior, but still requires plenty of schooling to shed blocks…struggles to reset his anchor, especially versus double teams…inconsistent football character and his maturity must improve…suspended for the 2019 season opener for a violation of team rules…only one season as a full-time starter with below-average production.

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Florida, Slaton played nose tackle in defensive coordinator Todd Grantham’s even and odd fronts. He was the highest-ranked recruit in the Gators’ 2017 class (ahead of C.J. Henderson and Kadarius Toney), although his college career was a slow ascent as he adapted to the defensive line after playing primarily on offense in high school. Slaton carries his weight like a smaller player while flashing the raw strength to stay underneath blocks and find the football. His senior tape showed a more mature player, but his shed timing, gap leverage and overall consistency require further development. Overall, Slaton is a massive athlete with the raw power, promising technique and two-gap potential to be an intriguing project for an NFL defensive line coach.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

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