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Height	Weight	Arm Length	Hand Size
6'2"	282 lbs.	33 7/8"	10 1/2"

40 Yard Dash	Bench Press	Vertical Jump	Broad Jump	3-Cone Drill	20 Yard Shuttle
4.49	27 Reps	37.5"	10'5"	N/A	N/A

Games	Tackles	Tackles for Loss	Sacks	Pass Defended	Interceptions	Forced Fumbles	Touchdowns
36	97	24.5	12.5	6	1	4	0.0

Pros

• The freakiest athlete in the draft with limitless potential on the defensive line.

• Very long arms for his compact build allows him separate from blocks.

 

• Explodes off the line of scrimmage with immense power and speed that can win battles before they start.

 

• Shorter stature guarantees great pad level.

 

• Powerful punch can uproot offensive lineman and at full extension can topple them. 

 

• Highly impactful bull rush that can drive tackles back into the pocket quickly.


• Quick swim move out of the gate can be deadly when timed right with his ability to jettison into backfields.

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• Good counter spin move on the edge if he can't get by.

• Immensely powerful base in his legs allows him to dig his heals in quite effectively in run defense.

 

• Holds his edge very well and has more than enough speed to run down ball carriers quickly. 

 

• Has played in multiple schemes and alignments in college and is a very versatile prospect.

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• Huge upside as a gap shooter based on his experience player inside.

Cons

• Tweener defensive lineman that may find it hard to settle into a true position.

• Relies almost entirely on his freakish athleticism to make plays. 

 

• Filled out frame doesn't allow for much flexibility, limiting his capabilities on the edge. 

 

• Instincts in the trenches are currently a work in progress.

 

• Awareness of the ball carrier in the trenches is severely lacking.

 

• Doesn't play with the necessary nastiness to make and impact on the line consistently.

 

• Production over four seasons is lackluster for his capabilities.

 

• Dances with blockers rather than breaking away. 

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• Lacks a viable go-to pass rush move or an extensive repertoire.

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• Tackling capabilities are very much a work in progress.

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• Needs to take better angles in pursuit.

Overview

Adetomiwa Adebawore is one of the most athletic human beings to ever perform at the combine and he has been one of the fastest risers on many NFL draft boards after a stellar senior bowl previously. He's so fast, agile, and strong that in 1-on-1 battles in senior bowl practice he looked unblockable at times with his ability to simply overwhelm his opponent with pure athleticism but his tape is the perfect example of how great practice and great measurements don't always equate to great production. His tape always seems to leave you wanting more as he struggles in pretty every aspect of playing the defensive line position from a technical standpoint and unless he wins early, most of the time he's getting beat. He also lacks that killer instinct you need to have in the NFL trenches to make an impact and while that certainly can get developed, it sometimes never does. I think a lot of his issues in college came from his versatility and lack of true position on the line as well as I think he was misplaced at the edge rusher position because I would be willing to bet that teams looking to draft him are looking to throw him in the interior of the ddefense as a gap shooter, where his athletic traits and length will make him a potential mismatch nightmare. I think he'll hear his name called in early Day 2 but it would shock me to see him fall to the early 3rd round because it's going to take a special defensive line coach to polish and rework his game.