Danielle Hunter NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Vikings' Round 3 Pick

STRENGTHS

Danielle Hunter checks all the boxes athletically. He's 6'5", 252 pounds and has huge arms at 34 ¼ inches long with 10 ½-inch hands. On the hoof, he's one of the most impressive athletes in the class when you add in his 4.57 time in the 40-yard dash.

On film, Hunter has explosive qualities that are hard to find. He uses his length well and has strong, heavy hands to fight away blockers. He's agile in space too, showing the ability to run down ball-carriers and pursue the quarterback. He's surprisingly active against the run as well, showing a tenacity teams will love. He has a decent set of pass-rushing moves but needs to mix them up more often. A high-ceiling player with huge upside.

WEAKNESSES

Hunter's technique needs work, as he loses leverage and tries to win with speed far too often. His instincts are average on film, and he's too often caught thinking instead of reacting when attacking the ball in space. For a high-motor, high-snap player, his sack production (1.5) was alarming in 2014. He's a classic boom-or-bust player who could bomb if his technique doesn't start to match his athleticism.

2014 STATISTICS

Tackles      Sacks     Tackles for Loss

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Damontre Moore, New York Giants

Damontre Moore is a similar-sized player and athlete, and his career arc is similar to what I expect from Hunter. It'll be best for Hunter if he can develop in year one before being asked to play all three downs. But the upside is there for him to become a huge asset early on.

FINAL GRADE: 6.00/9.0 (Future Starter)