Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
Scouts Inc. pros: Quick first step and consistently wins the get-off battle. Can penetrate when working as a one-gap defender. Has very good range when slanting and twisting. Very good range for a DT. He has closing burst to the ball carrier and can be an explosive hitter. Jars ball carriers frequently and occasionally separates ball from body.
Scouts Inc. cons: Array of pass rush moves are a work in progress. Needs more discipline in terms of gap integrity and snap awareness. Inconsistent effort at times in terms of fight when locked up in a phone booth. Still learning how to use hands but shows above average hand quickness.