Apr
23
2010
 |
Linval Joseph
|
Non-position specific categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Height/Weight | 6 | 6 |
| Speed | 8 | 4 |
| Quickness/Agility | 10 | 5 |
| Strength/Explosion | 10 | 9.5 |
| Athletic Ability | 8 | 4 |
| Durability | 8 | 7 |
| Character | 6 | 5 |
| Production/Experience | 6 | 4.5 |
| Toughness | 8 | 6 |
| Potential | 10 | 9.5 |
Defensive Line Specific Categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Run Stopping | 8 | 6 |
| Pass Rushing | 8 | 5.5 |
| Awareness | 8 | 4 |
| Hand Placement | 8 | 6.5 |
Strengths
Great size and length – especially for a 3-4 end. A lot of functional strength. Shoots out of his stance and has the power to knock people back. Can beat double teams. Good hand placement and plays with good leverage. Equally good pass rusher and run stuffer. Anchors and slides well.
Weaknesses
Not very quick or fast and he won’t beat anyone with speed moves. Average at getting off blocks. Not a great tackler. Average awareness and instincts. Very raw and doesn’t use great technique. Plays high and needs to keep his pad level down.
Analysis
He was one of the fast risers leading up to the draft after showing off his brute strength and power at the combine. He has a ton of potential and he could play in any scheme (4-3 DT, or 3-4 End or NT). A long term project with skills that could still allow him to produce early in his career.
Experience
Two year starter at East Carolina.
Awards and Honors
2009: n/a
2008: n/a
2007: n/a
2006: n/a
Academics
Communications major at East Carolina.
Injuries
No known history of injuries.
| Year | Tack | Solo | Asst | Sack | FF | Int | TD |
| 2009 | 59 | 21 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 40 | 13 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Rob Engle
Rob Engle scouted privately starting in 2004. Rob participated in an internship with the Baltimore Ravens scouting department and is continuing his professional career by attending Miami University (Ohio) to obtain a degree in Strategic Communication. Rob is also a member of the Football Writers Association of America.
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