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Monsanto Pope | DT | Virginia | Atlantic Coast Conference
Selected by Denver Broncos in round 7, pick 20 (231 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'3½ 295 5.28 3.37
Three-year starter that saw action at defensive tackle and defensive end before being placed at nose guard last season totaling 98/7/3 after 33/6/2 as a junior. Slated to start as a redshirt sophomore but suffered a knee injury early in the season which put him on the sidelines for a large part of the year.

Athletic prospect tough defending the run. Plays with forward lean, strong in his lower body and slides off blocks laterally. Quick with his hands, overpowers defenders and effective when he works hard. Lacks the quick first step off the snap, does not break down well and more of a straight line player that has difficulty making plays laterally or rushing the passer. Some growth potential that could be met if he gets in the weight room. Free Agent.

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