Apr
20
2010
 |
George Selvie
|
Non-position specific categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Height/Weight | 6 | 4 |
| Speed | 8 | 5 |
| Quickness/Agility | 10 | 6 |
| Strength/Explosion | 10 | 7 |
| Athletic Ability | 8 | 4.5 |
| Durability | 8 | 7.5 |
| Character | 6 | 6 |
| Production/Experience | 6 | 4.5 |
| Toughness | 8 | 6 |
| Potential | 10 | 7 |
Defensive Line Specific Categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Run Stopping | 8 | 5.5 |
| Pass Rushing | 8 | 5 |
| Awareness | 8 | 5 |
| Hand Placement | 8 | 6 |
Strengths
Smart and experienced defensive end. Selvie was a four year starter at South Florida. Does a nice job finding the ball and in pursuit. Above average awareness. Good hand placement. Reliable tackler. High motor and high character. Plays with leverage and good body control. Shows the ability to slip blocks and make a play. Disruptive, but not always a play maker. Knows when to put his hands up and bat down a pass. Adequate size for the position. Game speed is quicker than timed speed.
Weaknesses
Production took a serious drop after 2007 season, when he recorded 15 sacks. Was out-played by JUCO transfer Jason Pierre-Paul. Limited strength at the point of attack. Could stand to add some bulk to his frame if he is to play 4-3 defensive end at the next level. Limited athleticism. Lack of speed and quickness was exposed in recent years.
Analysis
Selive has seen his stock drop drastically over the past two seasons. In 2007, everyone was talking about Selvie as the next great pass rusher and then he disappeared. He’s a smart and instinctive guy that knows how to do the small things right, but his athleticism and upside may be limited. Though he did face the toughest blocker on the field on most occasions, he was clearly out-played by JUCO transfer Jason Pierre-Paul, who only started in 7 contests. Selvie may get into the NFL blossom with the right coaching, but I wouldn’t bet the farm on it. His size indicates a switch the 3-4 outside linebacker may be in order, but his limited athleticism and stiff hips lead me to believe that he’ll be staying at 4-3 defensive end. That being said, he’ll have to add some bulk to his frame.
Experience
Four year starter at South Florida.
Awards and Honors
2009: 2nd team All-Big East.
2008: 1st team All-Big East.
2007: 1st team All-Big East. Big East Defensive Player of the Year. Consensus All-American.
2006: Sporting News Freshman All-American.
Academics
Unknown major at South Florida.
Injuries
Missed time during three games in 2008 with an ankle injury.
| Year | Tack | Solo | Asst | Sack | FF | Int | TD |
| 2009 | 40 | 18 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 60 | 42 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 63 | 45 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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Will Spencer
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