Derrick Morgan

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From WalterFootball.com:
Derrick Morgan*, Georgia Tech
Height: 6-4. Weight: 270.
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
Projected Round (2010): 2-3.
2/12/09: An All-ACC honorable mention with 9.5 TFL and seven sacks as a sophomore.

Comments:
9/10/09- vs. Georgia Tech- Gets a huge push on the right side, blows off the block, and tackles Spiller for a loss. Gotta like the toughness against the run. Uses very good leverage and straight line strength to get penetration. Not a finesse type pass rusher who uses quick feet and moves to get free, is able to use his tenacity, leverage, and strength to get at the QB. A complete beast in this game, consistent penetration, one sack already. Wins battles with brute force. Yet another sack. Its a long season and what he does over the whole season matters more, but this is a great first showing. I think he may measure shorter than 6' 4" at the combine. Has very good instincts staying home against the run. 3rd sack in the 1st half. In this game, and its only one game, it looks like he doesnt make a bad step, whether hes going against the pass or run. So consistent in this game against both the run and pass. Looks like a very solid player.

09/17/09- vs. Miami- Double teamed early... still blowing the blockers back with unbelievable effort. Drives, keep his legs churning, uses his strong upper body to push the blocks back. Fast burst off the line and stays quick throughout the plays. Played at OLB at times. Got winded in the late 2nd qtr.. may play too hard at times and find himself having a hard time to last a whole game; never takes a play off which football fans will love but may hurt his ability to get consistent production.

11/7/09- vs. Wake- Total and complete stud. This guy brings it every down and matches his skill with consistent production. Breaks down a double team for a sack in this game. Hes up to 9.5 sacks so far and hes not done yet. Hes put himself into the 1st round and I could see him going to 15.

Links:
http://ramblinwreck.cstv.com/sports/...derrick00.html
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoot...erpage/1242904
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2011&genpos=DE