MARCUS STROUD
By: Dave-Te' Thomas

#97-MARCUS STROUD University of Georgia Bulldogs 6:04.5-302

ANALYSIS
Positives... Big-framed athlete with the bulk and strength to stuff the middle...Has the size and aggressive nature to simply dominate the opponent...Explodes off the snap, using his power to contain blockers at the line of scrimmage...His quick initial burst allows him to easily penetrate into the backfield...Excels at collapsing the pocket and displays quickness in his closing burst on the quarterback...Delivers a forcefully hand punch coming out of his stance to disengage from the blocker...Has outstanding pass rush speed, easily splitting the double team coverage...Fires low off the snap and maintains balance well while stacking up the inside running game...Diagnoses the play with no hesitation.

Negatives... Immature player who still has a lot of growing up to do (seems to strive on getting attention)... Does not always have his "motor" running, as he will give up on plays, at times... Consistency has been lacking from his game, but it is sometimes hidden by his raw talents...Plays high off the snap in pass rushing situations, causing blockers to lock on low to ride him out...Has good lateral agility, but will not use it all the time, as he tends to not pursue the ball for distance... He will give up the battle early with the blocker if his initial move does not work...Needs to be prodded a lot, as he will take plays off due to adequate work habits...Needs to develop an all-out effort in order to match his athletic ability if he wants to make it big at the next level.

CAREER NOTES
Joined Richard Seymour in giving the Bulldogs the premier defensive tackle tandem in college football the last two years...More of the line's "sheriff" as he constantly battled multiple blockers in order to free up his other line mates...Played in 43 games at Georgia, earning 29 starting assignments at the left tackle position...Collected 142 tackles (77 solos) with 6.5 sacks and 19 stops for losses of 76 yards...Despite seeing constant double coverage, he registered 55 quarter- back pressures during his career, with seven of them resulting in interceptions...Known for his athletic ability, Marcus was a nightmare for the passing game in other ways, collecting 17 pass deflections during his time in a Georgia uniform.

REMIND ME OF... ex-Buffalo Bill Ted Washington.

GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL... I know teams like fireplugs at nose guard, but I just feel he's better suited to play the nose than at tackle. He relishes seeing double-team blocking, but has to stay involved all the time. Give him a breather and he'll disappear for long stretches during the game, though.

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