2009 NFP Scouting Series: Virginia Tech

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Defense

Jason Worilds: No. 6, DE/OLB, 6'2", 245

A flexible defensive end who coils up well and fires off the ball like a sprinter out of his stance. Has the burst to consistently reach the edge and does a great job dropping his inside shoulder and dipping under offensive tackles. Displays the balance and body control to stay on his feet when flattening out once he reaches the corner.

Showcases good technique and maximizes his first step with correct footwork off the snap. Does a nice job extending his arms on contact, but doesn’t demonstrate the power to consistently get much of a push on his bull-rush.

Has a tendency to shut down the motor once he’s out of a play and doesn’t always work hard in pursuit. Lacks the awareness to consistently find the ball and will overrun plays trying to get after the QB. However, he will stay at home when he reads run off the snap and does a nice job quickly redirecting in space and closing on the play. Lacks the girth to hold the point of attack, but does a nice job funneling inside and fighting toward the football.

Impression: I love his footwork out of his stance and burst off the edge. Has the makings of a pure pass rusher at the next level, in either a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme.

Cam Martin: No. 41, OLB, 6'1", 216

Is an explosive linebacker who looks natural in space and possesses the balance to quickly change directions and close on the football. Showcases good fluidity in the pass game and does a nice job getting in and out of his breaks cleanly. Is undersized and lacks the power to take on blockers in the hole. However, he exhibits good instincts and always puts himself in positions to make plays.

Impression: A guy I really like on film; could certainly play as a run-and-hit linebacker in a Cover 2 scheme at the next level.

Cody Grimm: No. 26, OLB/SS, 5'11", 205

An instinctive athlete who diagnoses plays quickly and has a nose for the ball. Isn’t real fluid when asked to change directions in space and lacks great closing speed in pursuit. However, he displays good short-area quickness and does a nice job sidestepping blockers and making his way toward the football.

Uses his hands well to keep himself clean and is a secure, wrap-up tackler. Has a thin upper body and simply lacks the frame to be real effective inside the box.

Impression: An outside linebacker/strong safety tweener who will need to make his mark on special teams to have a shot at the next level. However, I don’t think he will mind that one bit.

Stephan Virgil: No. 22, CB, 5'11", 187

A flexible corner who sits into his stance well and is patient out of his drop. Does a nice job mixing up his angles and shadings in coverage and seems to disrupt the rhythm of opposing receivers. Showcases clean footwork out of his breaks and has the ability to quickly change directions and close on the ball.

Will lose balance at times when trying to flip his hips and lacks the kind of speed to make up for a sloppy transition. However, he uses his hands well to re-route receivers off the line and exhibits good strength to his game.

Likes to see the quarterback in off-coverage and will angle himself side-on to the receiver before the snap, but after the snap he does a nice job flipping into his backpedal and possesses the ability to quickly redirect out of his breaks. Is tough to separate from in the short/intermediate pass game and consistently stays in the receiver’s back pocket.

Impression: Has some vices, but overall shows good footwork and fluidity in coverage. Could compete for a starting spot in the NFL.

Kam Chancellor: No. 17, FS, 6'3", 226

A physical, downhill safety who takes good angles toward the ball and consistently closes quickly on the play. Has an intimidating presence about him in the secondary and displays the power to disengage ball from man on contact.

Lacks ideal fluidity in space and struggles keeping his feet under him out of his breaks. Is more of a straight-line athlete who struggles quickly redirecting and can be targeted on play-fakes. However, he’s very patient in his drop and does a good job diagnosing pass plays and using the sideline as an extra defender.

Impression: A good-looking athlete with natural pop and good straight-line speed, although his skill set seems to fit more of a strong safety role at the next level.

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