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Grading System
JAMAAL CHERRY
Position: DE
Class: Sr
School: California
Conference: Pac-10
Ht., Wt.: 6'3, 260
40 Time: 4.81
Grade: 3.09

BIO: Part time starter who began his career at linebacker. Registered 16 tackles last season with 4 1/2 tackles for loss and 31/2 sacks after 7-2-1 the prior year.

POSITIVES: Athletic pass rusher yet to meet his uppermost potential. Leverage player that keeps his pads low to the ground, can play off the line in space and flows to the action. Effective in pass coverage and displays a closing burst of speed on his way to the action.

NEGATIVES: Not big or strong and easily held up at the point by opponents. Rarely makes plays on the ball and college production has been sub-par.

ANALYSIS: Flashes ability on occasion but to date better athlete than football player.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

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