Scouting Report: Terrence Cody
By Will Spencer
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:21 am
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Terrence Cody
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Non-position specific categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Height/Weight | 6 | 5.5 |
| Speed | 8 | 5 |
| Quickness/Agility | 10 | 6 |
| Strength/Explosion | 10 | 8.5 |
| Athletic Ability | 8 | 5 |
| Durability | 8 | 7 |
| Character | 6 | 5.5 |
| Production/Experience | 6 | 5 |
| Toughness | 8 | 8 |
| Potential | 10 | 9 |
Defensive Line Specific Categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Run Stopping | 8 | 7 |
| Pass Rushing | 8 | 5.5 |
| Awareness | 8 | 7 |
| Hand Placement | 8 | 7 |
Strengths
An immovable object in short yardage situation. Commands a double team. Prototypical 3-4 nose tackle for the NFL and played this spot in Alabama’s 3-4 defense. Solid upper and lower body strength and can’t be blocked with a single offensive lineman. Gets a good push up the middle and can collapse the pocket. Good bull rush as a pass rusher. Violent player that has a mean streak. Good initial punch. Has shown ability to shed blocks. Tenacious. Long arms (34″). Above average ability to run down the play for such a big man. Added versatility as a special teams kick blocker and has been utilized as a fullback in short yardage situations.
Weaknesses
Weight is a serious concern. Rumored to weigh around 400 lbs at times during college career. Motor is hot and cold and he was used on a rotational basis at Alabama. Fundamentals break down when he gets tired, causing him to stand straight up off the snap and lose leverage. Conditioning a huge concern. Slow first step.
Analysis
Known as “Mount” Cody, he is exactly what NFL teams look for in a 3-4 nose tackle. Cody will demand double teams on every play but needs to improve his conditioning to be anything more than a rotational player. Teams may be concerned that his weight will get out of control and he won’t be able to play more than a few years in the league. Will be a nice addition to a 3-4 defensive team and could be a dominate nose tackle in the league. Transferred from Mississippi Gulf Coast to Alabama after two years of play. Reportedly was offered scholarships to Miami (FL) and South Florida, but was academically ineligible. Cody showed that he can work hard by dropping 21 pounds between the Senior Bowl and his pro day, going from 360 pounds to 349. Cody would best be suited in the 340 range and showed NFL teams that he’s willing to put in the work to get there. The big question will be, can he stay there? While I have Cody rated with fringe 1st round grade, don’t be surprised if he’s taken at the bottom of round 1 with all the 3-4 teams that have a need for a nose tackle; Arizona, Dallas, San Diego, Baltimore and the New York Jets. Cody won’t be on the board when those teams pick in round 2.
Experience
Transferred from Mississippi Gulf Coast JUCO and started two years at Alabama.
Awards and Honors
2009: Finalist for Bednarik, Lomardi and Nagurski Awards. Unanimous first team All-SEC. First team All-American.
2008: First team All-SEC. First team All-American.
2007: First team Junior College All-American.
2006: n/a
Academics
Unknown major at Alabama.
Injuries
Missed two games with sprained MCL in 2008.
| Year | Tack | Solo | Asst | Sack | FF | Int | TD |
| 2009 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 7 | 16 | .5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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