Big-10 Defensive Player of the Year as a senior after posting 36/16.5/12. Junior totals were 48/16/70 after a career-high 70 tackles as a sophomore. Broke into the starting lineup as a freshman.

Pos:

Hard-working defender who makes a lot of plays up the field. Explodes off the snap with a quick first step, can bend off the edge and is fast up the field. Plays with terrific leverage, displays an array of moves and easily beats immobile blockers. Tenacious, tough to block and rarely off his feet. Fires through the gaps upfield, quickly alters his angle of attack and pursues to the flanks, making plays laterally. Quarterbacks the defensive line and works well with teammates.

Neg:

Lacks the ideal measurables and may not have a true pro position. Only occasionally asked to make plays in reverse. Benefited from the terrific talent around him.