Height: 6’2”
Weight: 249 lbs.
Age: 21
School: Auburn
40-yard dash: 4.79 sec.
Vertical: DNP
Broad: 116.0”
Bench: DNP
3-cone: DNP
Strengths
Relentless pass rusher. Wins with a good combination of effort, strength, and speed. Great bend around the edge. Excellent dip-and-swipe move. Hands are quick and effective. Wraps up with both arms and tries to force a fumble when he gets to the quarterback. Can knock the tackle off balance and collapse the pocket. Above-average pursuit and awareness. Will accelerate to track down runners in the backfield. Has the power and mentality to set the edge in the running game. Is a finisher.
Weaknesses
Doesn’t have top-end athleticism. Lacks lateral quickness. Quick to diagnose but slow to react in the open field. Could struggle if asked to play in space.
NFL Comparisons
Cliff Avril – Shaquil Barrett – Mario Addison
Conclusion
Jeff Holland is a relentless pass rusher that fits as a 3-4 outside linebacker or 4-3 defensive end. He might not have a dominant trait that screams “superstar,” but I think he’s a very similar player to Cliff Avril and could have the same kind of productive career.
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