Way Too Early Pan Me Mock December 16

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(Yesterday, 10:01 AM)Synric Wrote: I'm a big Kenneth Grant fan. He started off a little slow this year playing alot more true 0t because of the DC switch but both he and Graham turned it on midway through the season. He's probabaly not going to be a standout pass rusher but he is athletic enough to threaten vs early down playaction etc. One of the little mentioned traits for Grant is his awareness he does a good job of keeping eyes on thr ball and QB and getting his hands into passing lanes causing PDs.

I'm the opposite with Deone Walker. Walker I think led college IDL in pressures in 2023 but he isn't much fun to watch. Feels like a "looks like Tarzan plays like Jane" type of prospect. He is obviously tall and it shows up in his leverage for his size he is just bad at the point of attack and against double teams. Nimble and changes gaps better than you would expect for a guy that heavy but thr lack of a power against run and as a rusher makes me iffy on Walker.

Interesting stat to keep in mind regarding Walker and a dude I know you like.  Walter Nolen has played 1302 snaps in 34 college games.  Walker has played 1766 in 36.  Walker plays on average just over 49 snaps a game.  That's a TON for a guy playing at 340-350.  Nolen plays just over 38 a game, which is a good amount, but nowhere close.  There's gonna be bad reps just due to fatigue and taking plays off, cuz the kid rarely comes off the field.  

Honestly, I think Walker is going to be a better 3 tech than a NT.  I'd like to see him drop weight and use that length and first step to shoot gaps and use the bull rush as a change up.  But at 6'6", he's going to lose at the POA at times, especially if he gets worn out and technique slips.