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Old 04-03-2014, 11:39 AM   #70
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Sorry, but find me anyone who tested as well as Donald did at the combine.
1. you try to use combine measurement (i.e. guys running around in shorts) to justify that he is going to be the fastest, most explosive in the NFL?
that is really stupid.

2. I would argue that Hagemon did as well for his weight in the 40.

I dont really care about the 40 yard dash. Defensive lineman arent required to run 40yrds. There are plenty of players with similar weight who ran a similar 10yrd dash.

Some might wonder what tests are important

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Big hands and long arms are a plus wherever a defensive lineman plays, allowing them to get their hands on an offensive lineman first and either control him or shed the block.
Donald has above average size hands, but below average size arms.

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10-yard split, Broad Jump, Vertical Leap: I'm lumping these three together, because they all help to illustrate a prospects lower-body explosiveness and his ability to generate power. To me, these numbers are much more important than how many reps they have on the bench press or how fast their 40 is.
there are a bunch of players with similar numbers

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3-cone drill and Short Shuttle: Defensive linemen need to be able to have short-area quickness. Edge rushers especially need to be able to bend around the corner to get to the quarterback.
not as important for an interior player. (which is what it seems you advocate for Aaron Donald).

Kony Ealy would be an example with a better number.
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