RICHARD SEYMOUR
By: Dave-Te' Thomas

#93-RICHARD SEYMOUR University of Georgia Bulldogs 6:04.5-301

ANALYSIS
Positives... Called by the coaching staff the team's workaholic...Has an incredible burst off the snap, showing fluid running skills as he searches out and drags down the ball carriers in the backfield...Has a powerful frame that still is developing...Very strong standing up the blockers as he penetrates...Extremely aware of the ball's presence and has the strength to control multiple blockers at the line, in order to free up the edge rushers...Has the hip swerve and roll-old jolt with his hands to ride blockers back in an instant...Moves well through traffic, displaying a superb closing burst...Despite playing an interior position, he excels as a pass rusher, as he has the speed to easily collapse the pocket...Attacks quarterbacks with a vengeance and uses his long arms to get his fair share of pass deflections at the line...Outstanding tackler who uses his leg drive to blast through ball carriers.

Negatives... Plays a little upright at times, causing himself problems when trying to disengage from the multiple blockers...Has the power to defeat blocks, but sometimes tends to take too long battling his initial opponent, rather than using his hands to separate and get to the ball.

CAREER NOTES
Moved into the starting lineup midway through his sophomore year...Joined Marcus Stroud in forming the premier defensive tackle tandem in college football over the last two years...He's a remarkable athlete with exceptional quickness off the snap for a player his size... Played in 41 games for the Bulldogs, earning 25 starting assignments....Finished his career with 223 tackles (106 solos), 9.5 sacks, 34 stops behind the line of scrimmage and 35 quarterback pressures.

REMIND ME OF... Denver's Trevor Pryce.

GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL... He's more comfortable at tackle, but his speed is better suited for end. If he needs a history lesson, he should look at how bad Tampa Bay's Marcus Jones struggled as a tackle and was almost cut by the Bucs before salvaging his career as an end. Word is that Arizona loves this kid, but only if they trade down, as he's not worth the money a second overall pick will get.

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