| Matt Conrath Scouting Report |
| Matt Conrath - Virginia (HT: 6-7¼ - WT: 281) |
Positives -- Is fairly quick, possesses some rare explosiveness off the snap, given his height, has some legitimate burst and closes quickly... Very good upper body strength, flashes some power at the point of attack, long arms and can punch lineman back, can push the pocket, looks comfortable shooting
gaps and rushing inside... Can see a quarterback's throwing lanes, gets his hands up when he can't reach the quarterback, has batted down several passes at the line of scrimmage... Locates the ball quickly, has some good instincts versus the run, does well in backside pursuit... Plays with a great motor, works through the whistle, very good work ethic, committed to getting better, applies pressure through hustle... Has used his long arms to block five field goals in his career, including three in 2011... Versatile, 5-technique experience in former head coach Al Groh's 3-4 defense, now a defensive tackle in Virginia's 4-3, projects best to 3-4 defensive end (5-technique) where he can eat up blockers, also has the frame to add an additional 8-12 pounds... Would be intriguing for a 3-4 team in the later rounds given his burst and length.
Negatives -- Has been playing out of position the last two seasons for the Cavaliers, was effective at the collegiate level at 4-3 defensive tackle but doesn't project very well at defensive tackle in the NFL; somewhat scheme limited, has no place in a four-man front, quick, but not fast enough, to play defensive end in a 4-3, not a real sudden athlete... Staying low and gaining leverage have been difficult for Conrath, his height can serve as a disadvantage, shorter guards and centers have the natural leverage advantage and can get their hands into his chest, struggles to disengage through contact... Marginal balance, on the ground too much... Overly reliant on upper body strength, doesn't have much natural power through his lower half.
| |
| Combine Results |
| Height |
› |
|
| Weight |
› |
|
| Arm |
› |
|
| Hand |
› |
|
| 40-Time |
› |
|
| Vertical |
› |
|
| Broad |
› |
|
| Bench Press |
› |
|
| Shuttle |
› |
|
| Cone |
› |
|
|
At Virginia -- (Official School Bio) 2010: Started 11 of Virginia's 12 games... recorded 36 tackles and 2.5 sacks... recorded a season-best six tackles at Georgia Tech... tied career high with 1.5 sacks at USC... recorded his first career fumble recovery against North Carolina. 2009: Presented the team's Frank McCue Award as the outstanding interior lineman... started all 10 games he appeared in... accumulated 45 tackles, ranked No. 3 on the team with five tackles for a loss of 11 yards and tallied two sacks, both solo (TCU, Virginia Tech)... posted career high eight tackles against TCU... named ACC co-Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 5) after recording four tackles and knocking down three passes at the line of scrimmage at North Carolina... blocked a kick on an extra-point attempt at Southern Miss... broke up three passes against North Carolina... selected by the UVa coaches as a defensive player of the game against Clemson, North Carolina and TCU. 2008: Earned first letter after starting all 12 games... finished the season with 35 tackles... credited with seven tackles against Richmond and Wake Forest... finished third on the team with eight tackles for loss... was fourth on the team with four sacks... named the ACC Rookie of the Week following his play vs. East Carolina... had two tackles vs. Pirates, but one included a strip sack to set up UVa's final fourth quarter TD... helped to hold ECU to season lows for rushing, passing and total offense.
|
|
