Dorance Armstrong NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Dallas Cowboys' Pick

POSITIVES

—Long-armed (34 ¾") edge-rusher with impressive burst and agility on a frame (6'4", 257 lbs) that can be built up.

—Raw athlete with the tools to be developed into a special edge-rusher. Smooth, twitchy mover.

—Excellent burst out of his stance; can beat blockers with his length or his first step.

—Uses his hands well to create space or redirect blockers; has a great stiff arm.

—Shows a variety of pass-rush moves and doesn't have to win with just speed. Likes to work inside or spin off blockers.

NEGATIVES

—Light for a 4-3 defensive end and may have to play in space.

—Needs to continue adding size and strength.

—Only recorded 1.5 sacks in 2017.

—Combine and pro-day athletic testing did not match what we saw on him. His 40 time (4.87) was disappointing.

—Lacks the power to set the edge in the run game.

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OVERALL

Dorance Armstrong is a tough projection because his tape didn't match his workouts, and his production dropped in 2017. He requires a bit of imagination to see what he could develop into, but that adds risk to his profile.

GRADE: 6.10 (Round 3)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Aaron Lynch, Chicago Bears