2009 NFP Scouting Series: South Florida

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He does a nice job timing the snap count and is consistently the first defensive lineman moving off the ball. Selvie lacks flexibility on his outside pass rush and struggles dropping his shoulder and dipping under offensive linemen. But he possesses an explosive inside rush and does a nice job firing off the ball, keeping his pad level down and penetrating through the B gap.

His best attribute is his initial burst off the snap, although he consistently gets too high out of his stance and struggles redirecting with any type of counter move. Selvie needs to clean up his footwork and technique off the ball as well and learn to take a more positive first step on his pass rush.

Impression: Displays some natural explosion but lacks power and flexibility. I don’t see him as a real sack artist playing with his hand on the ground; his best shot is as a 3-4 outside linebacker.

Kion Wilson: No. 42, ILB, 6'1", 235 pounds

Wilson reads and reacts quickly to run plays inside and does a nice job sidestepping blocks and breaking down on the football. He plays with natural leverage and will dip under blockers when he gains a step, but lacks the power to take them on in the hole. Displays only adequate straight-line speed but looks more quick than fast.

Wilson does a nice job keeping his feet moving, cleanly redirecting and closing on the ball. He works hard in pursuit but needs to do a better job using his hands to keep himself clean through traffic.

He will take an occasional false step, but overall he does a nice job quickly deciphering the play and finding the ball.

Impression: Redirects quickly inside and has a nose for the ball. Isn’t overly physical or fast, but will compete for a roster spot at the next level.

Jerome Murphy: No. 3 CB, 6'1", 185 pounds

Murphy possesses a really wide stance off the ball and lacks the flexibility and balance to comfortably sit into his back-pedal. He opens up his hips right away and sidesaddles his way down the field.

Murphy lacks the ability to break down during his drop and drive on the ball. He has a tendency to float down the field and gives up a lot of room underneath. He also trusts his deep speed and isn’t afraid to sit on routes and jump balls in front of him. However, he’s susceptible to the double move and struggles quickly transitioning back outside down the field.

He isn’t real natural when his back is to the play and has a tendency to get grabby. Murphy lacks awareness, struggles getting his head around and quickly finding the football. However, he’s an explosive leaper who does a nice job high-pointing the play.

Murphy displays good toughness as a tackler and isn’t afraid to stick his head in vs. the run game. He exhibits impressive straight-line speed for his size and showcases the range to run with receivers down the field.

Impression: Possesses good size/speed numbers, but isn’t a technically sound corner and struggles with his footwork and balance. Would really struggle in man coverage at the next level.

Nate Allen: No. 5, FS, 6'1", 206 pounds

A well-built safety with good instincts, Allen always seems to play within himself. He takes good angles toward the football in the run game and is a solid wrap-up tackler in the open field.

Allen isn’t overly explosive and lacks elite range in the secondary, but reads his keys quickly and is always in position to make a play. He displays good fluidity in his drop and does a nice job keeping his feet under him and driving on the ball.

He also exhibits an impressive initial burst out of his breaks and possesses the closing speed to run with receivers in man coverage.

Allen is tough to separate from down the field and showcases the awareness to correctly read routes and undercut passes. However, he’ll get caught watching the ball at times and loses track of receivers behind him.

Impression: Diagnoses plays quickly and has the footwork to consistently put himself in position to make a play on the ball. Doesn’t make many mistakes and looks like a solid starting safety at the next level.

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