Miami Parys Haralson, DE Tennessee 6-1 1/4, 253 LBS, 4.80: 40 time
Strengths:
Tremendous pass rusher...Quick and explosive off the ball...Has been very productive...Is a terror off the edge...A tough player and team leader...Does a good job of staying off the ground due to great balance...Gives great effort and has a motor that never stops...Understands leverage and knows how to use it.
Weaknesses:
Lacks the size and bulk of a pro defensive end...Does not hold up well against the run...Struggles to shed blocks...Will get pushed around and engulfed by larger offensive lineman...Does not change direction well and isn't very fluid...Relies too heavily on a speed rush...Might have to make a position change at the next level.
Notes:
A 'tweener who will not be a fit in just any scheme and might be best suited for a 3-4 outside linebacker role...Never discount the value of a pass rusher and he could end up going higher than you many think based on that skill alone...One way or another this guy will carve a niche for himself in the pros, whether it is as a defensive end, outside linebacker or situational guy depending on the scheme.