Lawrence Guy Scouting Report Compendium Thread

[Lurker64]

Measurables
Height: 6041
Weight: 305
Arms: 32 3/4"
Hands: 10 3/4
Reps: 28
40: 4.96
20: 2.90
10: 1.75
Vert: 29"
Shuttle: 4.43
Cone: 7.60

[Lurker64]

CBS Sports

Overview:
Guy signed with Arizona State as a highly-touted prep prospect, turning down the likes of Oklahoma, Oregon, Nebraska and Tennessee, among others. His size and physicality make him one of the better, if more anonymous defensive tackle prospects in the country.

Scouts would have liked to have seen him return for his senior season -- as he's still getting by more on physical talent than technique -- but there is no doubting his ability. Teams operating out of the 3-4 alignment will like his length and strength, as well, as Guy projects nicely as a five-technique defensive end.

Guy's statistics are solid (122 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and eight sacks in 35 games), but not spectacular, leading to some discounting his talents. Don't be surprised when this Sun Devil defensive tackle proves to be anything but just another "Guy" and hears his name called among the top 100 selections.

Analysis:
Positives: Rare size. Possesses a quick burst off the snap. Can slide through gaps and disrupt the play before it has a chance to begin. Good strength at the point of attack. Good flexibility and core strength to anchor and create a pile. Flashes an effective spin move, which could be made more effective with the development of other techniques. Good lateral agility and straight-line speed for a man of his size. Possesses a late burst to the ball and can be an explosive hitter. Locates the ball quickly and pursues well. Flashes some nastiness. An ascending player whose best football is still ahead of him. Developed into a leader and high achieving student after early struggles at ASU.

Negatives: Remains a bit raw, technically speaking. Doesn't use his hands very well and can be blocked effectively by smaller, weaker men because of it. Struggles to completely disengage, so he rarely is able to take advantage of his closing burst with a free shot at the quarterback. Diagnosed with dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. Struggled with academics and maturity early in his career at Arizona State.

[Lurker64]

NFP

A tall, long-armed defensive lineman who displays impressive bend and natural flexibility when asked to coil up into his stance. Possesses a good combination of instincts and burst off the snap and is consistently the first defensive lineman firing off the football and attacking up the field. However, isn't real physical at the point when asked to anchor inside. Can be initially jolted on contact mainly because he doesn't do a good job extending his arms into blocks. Too often allows offensive linemen to get into his frame and dictate to him. Now, he's strong enough to work himself free after the initial punch, but needs to do a better job controlling blocks with his long arms and hands off the snap. Plays with a good motor, chasing down plays on all levels of the field and working until the whistle stops. Does a much better job beating slide-down blocks off his frame. Is a coordinated defender with the ability to maintain balance through contact and uses his athleticism to quickly close on the football down the line. Lacks ideal awareness though and has a tough time consistently finding the football in the run game. Takes himself out of a lot of plays, which is one of the main reasons why his stats are very average for such a talent.

Plays with natural leverage as a pass rusher and exhibits the ability to get under the pad level of opposing linemen and drive his way up the field. Is explosive for his size and definitely can threaten gaps inside. Can be powerful with his hands and slip blocks up the field, but again needs to do a better job playing with better length. Isn't overly effective anytime he's asked to take on a double team, consistently bends at the waist, drops his head down and becomes very linear trying to work his way laterally away from the blocks — losing his power and balance in the process — instead of toward the quarterback. And again, has a tough time consistently locating the football and not rushing himself out of the play.

Suffers from attention deficit disorder and dyslexia.

Impression: A long, physically impressive defensive lineman who has a lot of upside to his game. He's flexible off the ball, explosive and plays with a motor that runs nonstop. But needs to continue to improve using his length to shed blocks and find the football more consistently. If he continues to improve, he could mature into a real player as a five-technique defensive end.

Grade: 6.0 C D X J (An underachiever who has exhibited a deficiency in some area of his play...has the abilities to become a starter but hasn’t played up to them…has a problem with football instincts, character and/or competitiveness…boom-or-bust prospect. This prospect has a character problem that must be considered before drafting… It may involve drugs, alcohol, weight problems, criminal acts, coachability or motor. This prospect has NO weakness in any critical factors, but will need time and development in order to fulfill his potential. This prospect has an injury problem that has AFFECTED his play. This prospect is an underclassman and has decided to enter the draft early.)

[Lurker64]

ESPN:

Overall Football Traits:

Production: 3
2008: (12/8) 44 tackles, 10 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FR. 2009: (11/11) 37 tackles, 7 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR. 2010: (12/12) 41 tackles, 6 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 PBU.

Height-Weight-Speed: 2
Above-average height and top-end speed. Average weight.

Durability: 3
Injured a bicep weightlifting prior to the 2009 season and missed the opener. Suffered an ankle injury in 2010 but did not miss any time.

Intangibles: 4
Overcame attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and dyslexia to become a strong student. Active in the community. ASU coaches have not had many bad reports regarding his commitment to team.

Defensive Tackle Specific Traits:

Versus the Run: 2
Disruptive 3-technique that can get upfield and force backs to change course in the backfield. Excellent pad level in stance and can anchor when teams run at him. However, inconsistent in this area and not a traditional space eater that can regularly occupy two blockers at the line of scrimmage. Relatively high center of gravity and can give too much ground when doesn't stay low. Doesn't fight pressure and gets collapsed inside by down blocks. Has some problems locating the ball and takes too long to get off blocks but strong tackler that latches on when he gets his hands on the ball carrier.

Pass Rush Skills: 4
One-dimensional pass rusher that can collapse the pocket but struggles to counter when doesn't win with power. Flashes rip and swim moves but doesn't set theses move up with feet and too mechanical with hands. Quicker than fast and closing speed is just average. Gets hands up when isn't going to get to the quarterback.

Quickness (Hands/Feet): 3
Quick first step for size. Regularly beats offensive linemen to the point of attack and flashes the ability to penetrate. Feet are quicker than hands. Hands are active but not nearly violent or explosive enough.

Toughness/Motor: 2
Tougher than strong and fights to hold ground once in position but could play with more of an edge. Relentless pass rusher that can get to the quarterback with second effort. Chases the run and flashes the ability to make plays outside the tackle box.

[Lurker64]

SI

Biography: Three-year starter who posted 41/6/1.5 as a senior after putting up 37/7/4.5 the prior year. Posted career-best numbers of 44/10/2 as a freshman.

Positives: "Hardworking and fairly athletic lineman defensive lineman who can be used in a variety of spots up front. Plays with good quickness, keeps his feet driving up the field, and occupies blockers on the line of scrimmage. Plays with good pad level, very quick with his hands, and shows explosiveness. Fluid changing direction, constantly doubled in the middle of the action, and shows the ability to hold his ground."

Negatives: Slow shedding blocks once engaged at the point. Not a dominant lineman who collapses the pocket. Watched his game level off after an outstanding freshman season.

Analysis: Guy has shown ability the past three years who could be used on the inide of a four-man line or placed as a two-gap end in a 3-4 alignment. He offers good upside and the ability to eventually start in the NFL.

Projection: 5th

Grade: 2.45

[gbpackfan]

Well, he sounds as dumb as a brick, but you can't teach size!

[mission]

Seems like the kind of guy that shine with top-notch coaching.