Jared Odrick - DT/3-4 DE - Penn State

[PackersRS]

Didn't see any threads about him, and I've heard talks about him being slated to go to us, as a prjected DE.

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CBSSports.com analysis:

Pass rush: Has good height, strength, agility and length to be a consistent penetrator. Bowled over many college linemen with his bull rush and seems to be in motion with the snap of the ball. Has some shiftiness and is able to penetrate with a swim or an inside-out move when blocked one-on-one. Uses his hands to discard linemen. Disrupts passing lanes with his long arms and big hands, keeping his eyes in the backfield. Can accelerate to the quarterback after initial contact but does not have elite quickness or change-of-direction ability to come back and make the sack or chase down plays in the backfield.


Run defense: Usually holds his ground inside or pushes back against double-teams. Disengages from blocks to get back into the play and has made stops four or five yards downfield. Not quick enough laterally, but uses his strength to move down the line while engaged on stretch plays. Must be more aware of protecting his knees from cut blocks.


Explosion: Good quickness and pop off the snap. Able to knock his man back a step or two into the pocket. Improved his get-off as a senior playing the three-technique and is able to consistently penetrate from that spot.


Strength: Brute strength makes him a tough assignment in pass protection for college linemen. Stacks his man and rips off in either direction to fill a hole. Pushes the pocket as a pass rusher, even when double-teamed. Plays tall but controls the line on almost every snap when straight-up or doubled.


Tackling: Solid wrap tackler inside because of his strength and length at the point. Lacks the change-of-direction ability to regularly rein in elusive ballcarriers or make plays from behind. His height also prevents him from consistently breaking down in space.


Intangibles: Work ethic and consistency of effort have been questioned in the past, but he appeared to turn a corner in 2009. Cited for disorderly conduct and fined for a February 2009 early morning fight in downtown State College.


NFL Comparison: Fili Moala, Indianapolis Colts

Jared Odrick Scouting Report
By Matt McGuire

Strengths: Good body frame with room to bulk
Outstanding penetrator; knows how to get up the field and disrupt
Very quick; nice agility
Energizer bunny; love his motor
Very fast, strong hands
Nice balance and athleticism
Physical football player
Very active and focused on the field
Flashes great instincts
Displays some upside
Can play 3-technique; potential to play 5-technique (3-4 DE)

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Weaknesses:
Inconsistent with leverage; will get too high
A little thin in upper body; must bulk up
Lacks a base
Can be run at
Struggles against bigger linemen
Has some off-field issues

Summary: I really like Odrick as a prospect if teams view him as coachable. If he adds some strength, he has a lot of potential as a 3-4 defensive end, or 5-technique. However, he will NOT fit every 4-3 scheme. His bread and butter is getting up the field using his quickness and hands. Teams like Buffalo, Minnesota, and Indianapolis might be interested. Odrick is a second-round prospect, but a darkhorse for the first round.

Player Comparison: Tony Brown. Brown is a one-gap penetrator in Tennessee; he is very quick, has great hands, but struggles when teams run at him.

 

[NYPacker]

He is a early round prospect and with needs elsewhere I doubt the Pack will be able to get him. Still, I think he is a great player.

 

[turbo69]

We don't need him.....I just read an article that stated Justin Harrell was going to be the 2010 breakout player of the year!!!! LOL

 

[PackersRS]

We don't need him.....I just read an article that stated Justin Harrell was going to be the 2010 breakout player of the year!!!! LOL

WHERE! I NEED to read this!

 

[turbo69]

WHERE! I NEED to read this!

Bleacher Report

 

[NYPacker]

Here's the link: Green Bay Packer's 2010 Breakout Player | Bleacher Report

If he even gets injured a tiny bit, and I mean stepping out for at least 1 game he should be cut instantly.

 

[PackersRS]

Hilarious! good joke.

 

[turbo69]

WHERE! I NEED to read this!

2010 Breakout player