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Nate Dwyer | DT | Kansas | Big Twelve Conference
Selected by Arizona Cardinals in round 4, pick 15 (113 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'2½ 313 5.14 3.75
Two-year starter and an All-Conference selection last year as a senior when he totaled 51/9/3. Second team All-Conference choice his junior campaign after totaling 68/14/7. Workout warrior that bench presses close to 500 pounds and squats almost 700 pounds.

Tenacious, inside run stuffer with some abilities to rush the passer. Quick off the snap with an explosive first step, plays low with leverage and strong in his lower body. Keeps his feet driving forward, bull-rushes opponents off the line and also wedges his way through the small openings, displaying a quick burst of closing speed. Hard worker that chases the action and looks to make something positive happen for his team. Gets tall as the play continues and makes himself an easy target for opponents to block. Lacks the quick and fluid change of direction and more of a straight-line, up-the-field plugger. Does not redirect well to oncoming ballcarriers, tires and gets wired in blocks when he should not. Quickness, strength and run stuffing ability make him attractive. Mid Fourth Round.

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