Grading System

SHAWN PRICE

Position: OLB Class: Sr School: NC State Conference: ACC Ht., Wt.: 6'1, 232 40 Time: 4.53 Grade: 3.45

BIO: Junior college transfer who posted 37 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, four sacks and intercepted one pass, breaking up four more. Junior totals were 20-10-6. Used mainly as a defensive end in a three point stance. POSITIVES: Explosive athlete who must learn to play off the line of scrimmage at linebacker. Breaks down, quickly gets off the line and rushes the edge with speed. Plays with forward lean, immediately alters his angle of attack and displays a great burst of closing speed. Collapses laterally, makes plays in all direction and relentless in pursuing the ball carrier. NEGATIVES: Undersized for a down lineman and easily controlled at the point of attack once engaged in a block. ANALYSIS: Shear athleticism and speed makes him worthy of late round consideration. Needs a lot of time as he'll now be asked to play in space, but the investment could be worth it down the road. PROJECTION: Early Sixth Round