Noah Spence

[UnitedWhofans]

A name that recently popped up in regards to the Jets. Considered by many to be the second pure pass rushing prospect in this draft after Joey Bosa.

His major issue is he took ecstasy and was banned from the B1G before becoming productive at Eastern Kentucky UNiversity.

STRENGTHS: Fluid, balanced athlete with smooth lateral quickness and change of direction ability to avoid blocks. Spence gets upfield quickly with his first step burst and closes fast, staying low to the ground with above average coordination. Wins the corner and controls his momentum extremely well with his natural leverage giving him an added advantage. Displays deadly dip to flatten to the quarterback.

Spence is a versatile front-seven defender, lining up at left and right end, standing up or putting his hand on the ground. He appears comfortable on his feet and has dropped in space enough to show that he can do it.

WEAKNESSES: Spence's documented history with an addiction to Ecstacy led to his being banned by the Big Ten permanently and a stint in a drug rehabilitation program. He transferred to Eastern Kentucky and passes numerous drug tests, but that history will be a prime focus during pre-draft interviews and some teams will remove him from their boards entirely.

Needs to improve his snap discipline and anticipation. Needs to show heavier hands to jolt blockers at the point of attack, struggling to consistently convert speed to power. He has a light anchor and can be moved by blockers and his lack of height hinders his backfield vision at times.

Needs to improve his instincts and experience in coverage, especially with several teams with a 3-4 base defense scouting him as a stand-up linebacker. Needs to improve his functional strength, play with more of a mean streak and keep his nose clean.

IN OUR VIEW: A true wild-card prospect, Spence has first-round talent, there is no question about that. But the former Ohio State Buckeye has a history of drug abuse, although he has cleaned up his habits since being banned from the Big Ten.

Spence is a slippery rusher with the lateral quicks and low pad level to be an impact pass rusher in the NFL.

 

Remember Bowles helped the Honey Badger in Arizona, another volatile personality

[#27TheDominator]

I read a couple of pieces that made it seem like this kid really has himself together at this point.  The thing that concerned me was that with all the rehab, keeping his nose clean stuff, he did get arrested regarding intoxication early last year.  Supposedly it was no big deal, but any arrest with intoxication involved doubles how wary you have to be with a kid with this background.

According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Spence was standing with three other people near a vehicle when he launched a glass bottle into the street. The bottle shattered, which drew the attention of the arresting officer.

[UnitedWhofans]

I read a couple of pieces that made it seem like this kid really has himself together at this point.  The thing that concerned me was that with all the rehab, keeping his nose clean stuff, he did get arrested regarding intoxication early last year.  Supposedly it was no big deal, but any arrest with intoxication involved doubles how wary you have to be with a kid with this background.

According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Spence was standing with three other people near a vehicle when he launched a glass bottle into the street. The bottle shattered, which drew the attention of the arresting officer.

He might have been going "CURSE THIS ALCOHOL! NO MORE!" 

[Tinstar]

I no longer have an Interest in this prospect as a 1st or 2nd rounder ? his off the field and his combine far out weigh his tape .

[Villain The Foe]

That's just sad. 

[maury77]

On 8/15/2016 at 9:48 AM, Villain The Foe said:

That's just sad. 

I liked him better as a 3-4 OLB than a 4-3 DE

[Beerfish]

That highlight will be tiny linebacker if he ever plays run downs.