03-03-2021, 06:09 PM
(03-03-2021, 03:34 PM)Synric Wrote: You want an Geno Atkins Clone let me introduce you to WVU's Darius Stills. Stills is 6'1 290 ish and built exactly like Geno. He is also explosive and powerful off the snap with natural leverage. Stills isnt as technically refined as Geno was coming out being at WVU instead of Georgia but he could be a dynamic interior rusher his first year and develop into an starter year two.Strengths
Darius Stills generally plays inside as a three-technique or a one-technique. He appears better working as a 2i with an inside shade on the guard. His quickness off of the snap and his explosive get off are tough for guards to match on the inside. He beats offensive linemen to the punch and can get to the inside shoulder quickly to turn and get the offensive lineman in a chase position. Stills is best as a pass rusher. He uses his hands really well and has a solid counter and rushes with a thought-out plan. He can be used as a pocket mover in the passing game that can penetrate up the middle and cause the quarterback to move off of his spot and get him uncomfortable. This will help outside edge rushers to get pressure on the opposing team’s quarterback.
Weaknesses
Darius Stills doesn’t lack strength but he can find himself getting stood up and being outmatched by stronger offensive linemen. His biggest struggles are in the running game when he’s trying to squeeze lanes or take on double teams. He doesn’t have the overall technique or the game-changing strength to get off of blocks consistently and make plays in the trenches. He will be used purely as a pass rusher from the interior at the next level.
Should be there in Round 4 or 5 I would think.
