Slade Norris SELECTED BY: Raiders Round 4 (26)

SI Grade 2.87 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Senior totals included career numbers of 57/18.5/10 when he became a full-time starter. Junior numbers included 16/10/9 when he moved from linebacker to defensive end prior to the start of the season.

POSITIVES: Hard-working yet undersized college defensive end who makes a lot of plays up the field. Intense competitor who displays speed off the edge, flies around the ball, and consistently makes plays behind the line of scrimmage. Immediately changes direction or alters his angle of attack, fast in every direction. Turns on his speed in one quick step and chases the action hard.

NEGATIVES: Easily knocked off balance by the first block, and slow to shed once engaged at the point. Rarely asked to make plays in space or moving in reverse.

ANALYSIS: Norris displayed a lot of improvement the past three seasons, and he has the physical skills to be used as a weak side linebacker in the NFL if he improves his play in coverage.

PROJECTION: Free Agent