Javon Solomon NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Buffalo Bills Edge

HEIGHT: 6'0¾"

WEIGHT: 247

HAND: 10⅝"

ARM: 33¾"

WINGSPAN: 80"

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40-YARD DASH: 4.85

3-CONE: N/A

VERTICAL: 31.5"

BROAD: 9'1"

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POSITIVES

— Accelerates off the line of scrimmage well out of a two-point stance.

— Sets up his pass-rush moves well by getting to square and/or using a Eurostep.

— Impressive use of hands as a pass-rusher, showing the ability to win with a cross chop and hand swipe while also playing the offensive tackle's hands well after contact.

— Has good bend and angles as a pass-rusher to take advantage of a short corner.

— Physical and not afraid to throw his body around as a run defender.

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NEGATIVES

— Short for an NFL edge.

— Stands up when working out of a three-point stance.

— Often gets caught with his hands down at the point of attack against the run.

— Gets collapsed inside by down blocks from tight ends.

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2023 STATISTICS

— 14 G, 56 TOT, 16.0 SK, 18.0 TFL, 3 FF, 2 FR

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NOTES

— Born Jan. 17, 2001

— 3-star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247Sports' composite rankings

— Injuries: 2022 (Undisclosed, missed spring and summer practices), 2023, (Undisclosed, missed spring practices)

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OVERALL

Javon Solomon is an intriguing pass-rusher who was highly productive in college with 33 sacks over the last four years. Thanks to his good use of hands and solid athleticism, he's shown a handful of moves that he can win with and impressive bend to turn a tight corner.

However, Solomon will likely struggle as a run defender in the NFL. He had a hard time holding his ground in the Sun Belt conference, and he's already fairly full-framed. The latter is part of where his lack of height comes into play, meaning he doesn't have much room for growth and already weighs close to 250 pounds.

With that being said, the former Trojan does have long arms, especially at his height. Overall, he'd be a good fit as a standup outside linebacker who can contribute on passing downs.

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GRADE: 6.1 (High-Level Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 157

POSITION RANK: EDGE16

PRO COMPARISON: Dennis Gardeck

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

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