| Alameda Ta'amu Scouting Report |
| Alameda Ta'amu - Washington (HT: 6-2½ - WT: 348) |
Positives -- Massive size and flashes some surprising athletic ability, moves well for his size, including quick first step off the line of scrimmage and good short-area burst, can eat up blockers and collapse the pocket... Very good strength in upper and lower body, carries his weight well; good technique,
quick hands, plays with good leverage to keep blockers off his frame, gets under the pads of opposing blockers, can walk back centers and hold his ground at the point, and push the pocket backwards and restrict running lanes... Has 3-4 nose tackle potential, looks like a two-down run stuffer, at the very least, at the next level, prototypical 2-gap run stopper; requires a double team, very stout, thick trunk to anchor, is tough to move, can clog running lanes... His quickness allows him to pursue down the line of scrimmage, good lateral movement and slide, plays the piano pretty well for his size, can be tough to block when he has energy and is motivated... Good character, mature, active in community service; works hard, voted team captain for the 2011 season, plays with a good motor and has a mean streak, can generate some momentum moving at full-speed and deliver a big hit... Due to his quickness and ability to penetrate, could also figure as a traditional 4-3 DT.
Negatives -- Is raw as a pass rusher, massive frame makes it difficult to split gaps and penetrate, relies on a bull rush to collapse the pocket, other pass rushing moves are still developing, is never going to be a consistent pass rushing threat in the NFL... Shorter than ideal arms... As the game progresses, has a tendency to get too high out of his stance and can be handled by a single blocker, can be washed out of plays when he gets too upright, loses strength and becomes a non-factor versus the run... Gives an inconsistent effort in pursuit and lacks the foot speed to chase down ball carriers, lacks ideal range closing from the backside... Gets too heavy, weight has fluctuated and he has been as heavy as 390 lbs. and has played at 360 lbs., needs to remain dedicated to weight management and extra conditioning... Minor durability concerns, suffered a hairline fracture in his foot as a senior in high school... Started 2011 as a possible first rounder; disappointing season could drop him to third round or lower... Had a terrible bowl game against Baylor, struggled to get off blocks and couldn't control the middle of the line which was gashed by the Bears to the tune of 482 rush yards en route to 67 points.
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| Combine Results |
| Height |
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6024 |
| Weight |
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348 |
| Arm |
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32 |
| Hand |
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9¾ |
| 40-Time |
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5.37 |
| Vertical |
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26 |
| Broad |
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8'7" |
| Bench Press |
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35 |
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At Washington -- (Official School Bio) 2011: Started all 13 games at one defensive tackle spot... named a team captain prior to the start of the season... earned honorable mention All-Pac-12... had a good game vs. Washington State, totaling four tackles, two and a half for loss and two sacks... five tackles, one and a half for loss and half a sack in the win over Colorado... two tackles for loss and a sack vs. Hawai'i... five tackles vs. Eastern Washington... two tackles in the Valero Alamo Bowl vs. Baylor... named the L. Wait Rising Defensive Lineman of the Year award at the team's postseason banquet. 2010: Started all 13 games at one defensive tackle position... earned honorable mention All-Pac-10... terrific game in the Holiday Bowl, when he had a 10-yard sack and also a 14-yard fumble return early in the game... season-high seven tackles at Oregon, then matched that the following weekend vs. UCLA, when he also had one sack... two tackles and a sack in the Apple Cup... five stops at Cal... two tackles and a TFL at Arizona... four tackles each at USC and vs. Arizona State... two tackles, including half a sack, vs. Nebraska... won the L. Wait Rising Lineman of the Year Award at the team's postseason awards banquet. 2009: Played in all 12 games... started in 11 of 12 (all but the Washington State game) at one defensive tackle position... season-high five tackles, including one for a loss, at Arizona State... had an eight-yard sack in the season-opener vs. LSU... two tackles at Notre Dame... one tackle vs. Arizona... three stops vs. Oregon and one at UCLA... two tackles, including a half a sack, at Oregon State... had a tackle for loss in the 30-0 shutout of Washington State... posted three tackles, including a sack, in the 42-10 victory over No. 19 California.
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