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Vikes take DT Guion:
Strengths: Has an explosive first step, regularly beats blockers to the point of attack and disrupt running plays in the backfield. Strong, stays low coming out of stance and can hold ground when he plays with sound technique. Flashes a powerful punch, has active hands and can shed blocks quickly. Shows good balance and can spin off blocks. Takes sound pursuit angles and works from snap until the whistle. Shows above-average range for size and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Drives legs once in position, shows above-average lower body strength and is a powerful bull rusher that can collapse the pocket. Has steadily progressed, works hard in the weight room and should only get better with added experience.
Weaknesses: Lacks elite size and can get engulfed by double teams. Plays with a narrow base, occasionally ducks head and can get washed down the line of scrimmage by angle blocks. Doesn't protect legs well enough and is vulnerable to cut blocks. Raw, lacks ideal experience and takes too long to locate the ball at times. Lacks ideal closing speed and is frequently step late getting to quarterback. While shows good lateral mobility and has active hands, relies on quickness to much and needs to work on using a variety of moves when rushing the passer. Lacks ideal awareness, has some problems picking up screens as well as draws and doesn't always get hands up when isn't going to get to the passer.
Overall: Guion started in one of the ten games he appeared in during his true freshman season in 2005. In 2006, Guion started five of the 12 games he appeared in recording 25 tackles including four tackles-for-loss. Guion started in eight of the 12 games he appeared in during the 2007 season recording 31 total tackles including 17 unassisted tackles and 6.5 tackles-for-loss. He also recorded one sack and recovered two fumbles last year. Guion is raw and inconsistent but he flashes enormous potential and he's quick, strong, determined and athletic enough to develop into a valuable NFL starter if he continues to refine his technique and improve his instincts. He projects as a late first-day pick.
Strengths: Has an explosive first step, regularly beats blockers to the point of attack and disrupt running plays in the backfield. Strong, stays low coming out of stance and can hold ground when he plays with sound technique. Flashes a powerful punch, has active hands and can shed blocks quickly. Shows good balance and can spin off blocks. Takes sound pursuit angles and works from snap until the whistle. Shows above-average range for size and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Drives legs once in position, shows above-average lower body strength and is a powerful bull rusher that can collapse the pocket. Has steadily progressed, works hard in the weight room and should only get better with added experience.
Weaknesses: Lacks elite size and can get engulfed by double teams. Plays with a narrow base, occasionally ducks head and can get washed down the line of scrimmage by angle blocks. Doesn't protect legs well enough and is vulnerable to cut blocks. Raw, lacks ideal experience and takes too long to locate the ball at times. Lacks ideal closing speed and is frequently step late getting to quarterback. While shows good lateral mobility and has active hands, relies on quickness to much and needs to work on using a variety of moves when rushing the passer. Lacks ideal awareness, has some problems picking up screens as well as draws and doesn't always get hands up when isn't going to get to the passer.
Overall: Guion started in one of the ten games he appeared in during his true freshman season in 2005. In 2006, Guion started five of the 12 games he appeared in recording 25 tackles including four tackles-for-loss. Guion started in eight of the 12 games he appeared in during the 2007 season recording 31 total tackles including 17 unassisted tackles and 6.5 tackles-for-loss. He also recorded one sack and recovered two fumbles last year. Guion is raw and inconsistent but he flashes enormous potential and he's quick, strong, determined and athletic enough to develop into a valuable NFL starter if he continues to refine his technique and improve his instincts. He projects as a late first-day pick.
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