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Topic subjectDT Da'Ron Payne, Alabama (6'2, 308)
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2634820, DT Da'Ron Payne, Alabama (6'2, 308)
Posted by will_5198, Fri Dec-22-17 12:03 PM
I thought he'd be a double-team anchor since he lines up at nose tackle frequently, but he's more of a one-gap player. fairly agile -- he has a sharp, quick jump off the snap, and immediately shoots his hands up under his opponent's pads. an absolute bear on zone runs; he doesn't get reach blocked and he can carry his lineman into the backfield.

negatives: lacks true nose tackle size, can play high and is mostly left single-blocked. also not a dynamic pass-rusher. I'd compare him to Bennie Logan, who has a lot of similarities in his build and game.