Player Description
Name: Kenneth Grant
School: Michigan
Position: Defensive tackle
Class: Junior
Height: 6'3
Weight: 339 lbs
Draft Projection: Late Day 1 to Mid Day 2
Strengths:
Exceptional athlete
High-effort player
Quick and explosive first step
Overwhelming brute strength
Unique closing speed for his size
Strong and heavy hands
Legitimate pursuit speed
Versatile pass rusher and run defender
Anchors effectively on double teams
Uses his size to close gaps
Possesses a variety of moves and counters
Disengages effectively from blocks
Able to knife into gaps and get into opposing backfields
Good understanding of hand placement
Weaknesses:
The biggest concern with Grant relates to his endurance. Though he can play in spurts, his ability to take a larger number of snaps is questionable due to issues with stamina. As a pass rusher, Grant tends to keep his pad level high, which often results in him losing balance in one-on-one battles.
In general, Grant is capable of effectively disengaging from blocks, but occasionally, he doesn't utilize his length to extend and create separation against opposing linemen. As a consequence, Grant can often find himself out of position to make plays against the run.
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