Grading System

TERRANCE MARTIN

Position: DT Class: Sr School: NC State Conference: ACC Ht., Wt.: 6'3, 299 40 Time: 5.25 Grade: 3.5

BIO: Hinds Community College transfer who came to North Carolina State in 2001 and immediately moved into the starting lineup. Posted 57 tackles with 7 1/2 tackles for loss and two sacks as a senior after 30-4-0 the prior season. POSITIVES: Plays low to the ground, gets off the ball with a good first step and wedges his way through opponents. Gets push up the field, moves well laterally and displays a closing burst of speed. Constantly getting penetration behind the line of scrimmage. NEGATIVES: Slow regaining balance off the initial block, has only a short area burst of speed and minimal skills rushing the passer. ANALYSIS: Needs time to develop as a lineman but displays the raw ability and tools to work with which makes him a solid developmental prospect. PROJECTION: Mid Fifth Round