Carlos Watkins NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Houston Texans' Pick

Measurables

Height	Weight	40 Time	Arm Length	Hand Size	3-Cone
6'3 1/4"	309 lbs	5.01s	34 5/8"	10 3/8"	7.97s

 

POSITIVES

Carlos Watkins started two seasons at Clemson, showing the versatility and football IQ to line up in multiple positions for the Tigers. He has a compact, stout frame and excellent length for his size. Watkins has enough power to stack up blockers and won't get rocked back off his spot when his leverage is sound. He showed much better sack production in 2016, getting to the quarterback 10.5 times. He's a high-motor player with excellent pursuit and has a relentlessness that allows him to wear down blockers as the game goes on. Watkins projects well as an NFL nose tackle or an interior technique in a 4-3 scheme. 

          

NEGATIVES

Watkins spent five years at Clemson and will turn 24 in December. When his leverage is off, his whole game collapses. Watkins must become more consistent with his pad level and how he fires out of his stance. He has amazing length but doesn't always use it to stun or lock out blockers. Watkins was in a car accident in 2013 and missed most of that season. He wasn't able to work out at the combine because of a hamstring injury.

 

PRO COMPARISON: Grady Jarrett, Atlanta Falcons

FINAL GRADE: 6.20/9.00 (Future Starter—Round 3)

 

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