Apr
19
2010
 |
Stevenson Sylvester
|
Non-position specific categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Height/Weight | 6 | 3 |
| Speed | 8 | 4.5 |
| Quickness/Agility | 10 | 6.5 |
| Strength/Explosion | 10 | 7 |
| Athletic Ability | 8 | 6 |
| Durability | 8 | 7 |
| Character | 6 | 6 |
| Production/Experience | 6 | 3.5 |
| Toughness | 8 | 5.5 |
| Potential | 10 | 4.5 |
Linebacker Specific Categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Run Stopping | 8 | 5 |
| Coverage | 8 | 5.5 |
| Pass Rushing | 8 | 2 |
| Tackling | 8 | 6.5 |
| Instincts | 8 | 6 |
| Hips/Lateral Movement | 8 | 5.5 |
Strengths
A rangy linebacker with a lot of experience – starting 37 games. A good character guy and was a 2 year team captain. Good instincts and ability to diagnose a play and blow it up. Can deliver a big hit. Good athlete is pretty explosive. A very good tackler with sound technique. Very smart guy who double majored at Utah in economics and mass communications.
Weaknesses
Very undersized and will need to bulk up. Solely a 4-3 Will in the NFL but will do well in a read-and-react type of system. Not a good pass rusher and won’t move anyone, but he can get past guys with pure athleticism.
Analysis
Because of his size and lack of speed, Sylvester is always overlooked. He’s an overachiever and a great character guy with the desire to play the game. Most likely a late round pick that will contribute as a special teamer and grow into a solid backup.
Experience
37 career starts at Utah, beginning his freshman season.
Awards and Honors
2009: 1st team All-MWC.
2008: 2nd team All-MWC.
2007: Honorable mention All-MWC.
2006: n/a
Academics
Double major in mass communications and economics at Utah.
Injuries
Missed one game in 2006 due to knee injury.
| Year | Tack | Solo | Asst | Sack | FF | Int | TD |
| 2009 | 73 | 30 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 69 | 31 | 38 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 86 | 45 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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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