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TDjacksonville
u know wats awful. Having to watch FSU in a BCS Game.
Coming into his own as an NFL prospect, Richardson combined his plus physical tools with improved technique and tremendous effort on a per-snap basis. Standing 6034, with long arms and a naturally powerful frame, Richardson more than looks the part of a 3-technique or RDE for some 4-3 teams.
The Missouri DT dedicated himself before the season to taking care of his body, and in a story written by Terez Paylor from The Kansas City Star, dropped down from a 2011 playing weight of 315 pounds to a muscular 295 pounds. In Paylor’s article, Richardson claimed to have improved his bench press from 350 pounds to 400 pounds, in addition to being able to run a 4.7 40 yard dash.
And while those numbers may have seemed out of proportion prior to this season, the tape of Richardson in 2012 versus SEC opponents has done nothing but further evidence this type of elite physical tools. Looking in at the football, Richardson does a great job of timing the snap count, firing off the line with low pad level and extended arms to immediately combat the opposing blocker’s hand usage. Instinctive and reactionary with his hands, Richardson combines his plus foot speed and agility with a developed repertoire of swim moves, rip moves, punch-and-pull moves, and fluid spin moves. Moreover, Richardson is able to anchor against the run, squeeze through double teams, or chase down ball carriers to the sideline, as a well-rounded defensive lineman that can be an every down impact player.
The outstanding quickness and overall speed with which Richardson gets off the line of scrimmage, may even be best suited outside at a defensive end position along a 4-man front. Considering his improving body type, physical numbers, developed repertoire of rush moves and instinctually aggressive nature, Richardson’s ability to provide a threat inside or outside will ultimately place him high on many NFL draft boards.
anyways the only reason he might fall is cuz of academics and such but that aint a huge red flag to me.
BEST DT Prospect in the DRAFT