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Originally Posted by eazyb81
For the Ellis fans:
Does his size and short arms not concern you? I love what I see on tape from him, but that was against college guards and centers - not exactly the best competition.
How many great three-technique DTs are 6'1" or shorter and weigh less than 300 at their best playing weight?
I just am a bit concerned that he will get pushed around at the line of scrimmage and his arms are so short that he will never make first contact.
Thoughts?
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Whenever I've seen him, he reminds me of a young Warren Sapp....
If he didn't have the motor he has, I'd be more concerned I guess.
For me too, the tendency of scouts to over-analyze physical characteristics (eg, his arms are short--what 1-2" is gonna really make THAT much difference? I don't think so....)....and underestimate on field play. A player's heart and desire and drive and tenacity come across on film, and are much more important than his "arms are 1 inch shorter than Dorsey" sort of assessments.
Bottom-line is that he played at USC and faced very tough competition throughout his career....and shined. That says much more to me, than some comment like "his arms are shorter than ideal".....
JMHO