JetBlue Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Nice breakdown on Mauldin from a few months ago. http://turnonthejets.com/2015/01/2015-nfl-draft-3-prospects-flying-radar-part-2/ Pro Comparison: James Jones Prospect Rating: Late 2nd round Lorenzo Mauldin: Size: 6’4”, 252LBsTackles: 51Tackles for loss: 13Sacks: 6.5 What makes him a good prospect? Lorenzo Mauldin is an edge defender that wins as a pass rusher primarily through his active hands and relentless approach. He sports a great first step off the snap, and throws his hands both violently, and with a purpose. The clip below shows you how explosive Mauldin can be as a pass rusher and just how efficiently he can use his hands to get to the QB. He’s towards the top of the screen lined up over the left tackle. http://zippy.gfycat.com/AnchoredCompassionateBobolink.webm Here is Mauldin using his active hands to disrupt a run in his direction. He does a good job of using his length and then shedding the block with his hands. http://zippy.gfycat.com/PoshAgonizingBeaver.webm Where can he improve? While Mauldin has shown he can frequently be disruptive in the run game, as shown above, the one area he absolutely must improve to have a shot at a long career and full role in the pros is the ability to anchor and set the edge in the running game. In college, he’s relied on his explosiveness to get into the backfield and make plays, and often gets himself out of position in the run game and washed down by a tackle. Pro Comparison: Jason Worilds Prospect Rating: Early 2nd round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Mo Lewis came to the Jets with the same skill set as this kid. I really like this kid . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maury77 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I wonder if he is going to dye his dreads the color green. That would look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 This is the kid I'm most excited about. If his athletic talent measures up I can really see him being the future leader of our D. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 This is the kid I'm most excited about. If his athletic talent measures up I can really see him being the future leader of our D. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Snell my boy! Haven't seen you since 1970! Did you see me announce the 2nd round pick on Draft Day? Let's stay in touch.... we were a great duo once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I really like this pick as well this kid brings explosiveness on the edge something this team has been lacking for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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