| Josh Kaddu Scouting Report |
| Josh Kaddu - Oregon (HT: 6-2¾ - WT: 239) |
Positives -- An athletic player with good quickness and power; attacks downhill with good initial burst and a good first step... Plays best in space with his ability to make plays in the open field... Consistent player in pass coverage where he can utilize his athleticism... Also very fluid in pursuit, can
make it look easy at times; good burst and closing speed to put himself around the football... Uses his length well to control blocks, can keep himself clean and play off blocks... Very versatile player, can play on the line of scrimmage, rush the passer and cover tight ends... Plays with a high motor, doesn't give up on plays... Was a two year starter for the Ducks at Sam linebacker; recorded a combined 16 tackles for loss and nine sacks over the previous two seasons... Might be over-drafted due to his athletic ability.
Negatives -- Has the athletic ability to develop into an adequate pass rusher, but isn't quite there yet... Needs to improve his pass rushing techniques at the next level, is unpolished compared to most pass rushers at this point in their careers... Is overly dependent on his athletic ability, but needs to develop better instincts to take that next step as a NFL player... Doesn't always see the play as it develops; can be slow to locate the football and has some trouble setting the edge... Inconsistent hand usage and placement to get off blocks... Plays too high at times, can be washed out of the play; overall strength is lacking... Looks like a fit in a 4-3 only; is scheme limited and will need to play on special teams early in his career.
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| Combine Results |
| Height |
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6026 |
| Weight |
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239 |
| Arm |
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33⅜ |
| Hand |
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9⅝ |
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| Vertical |
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34 |
| Broad |
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9'11" |
| Bench Press |
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20 |
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At Oregon -- (Official School Bio) 2011: All-Pac-12 first team (Pac-12 coaches, Phil Steele)... Started all 14 games at Sam linebacker... Second on the squad with 6.5 sacks... One tackle in win over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl... Had six tackles in win vs. UCLA in the Pac-12 Championship Game... Made four tackles, one for loss of five yards vs. USC... 0.5 sack for a 2-yard loss to go with three stops in win at Stanford... Recorded four tackles, including three solo stops and one sack for a loss of four yards in victory at Washington... Held to a single tackle in win vs. Washington State... Had a game-high 10 tackles, all solo, including a career-high 2.0 sacks for a 12-yard loss in win at Colorado... Also had an additional TFL for a 1-yard loss against the Buffaloes... Recorded five tackles, including one sack for a 3-yard loss and another TFL for a loss of two yards in win vs. Arizona State... Credited with one quarterback hurry and two solo tackles in victory vs. California... One sack for a 7-yard loss and a pair of solo stops in win at Arizona... Totaled five tackles, four of the solo variety vs. Missouri State... Had one pass breakup, one quarterback hurry and made three solo tackles in win over Nevada... Three tackles, including one sack for a 6-yard loss against LSU... Led all linebackers with a 32.5-inch vertical leap during winter conditioning. 2010: 13-game starter at Sam linebacker tied for fifth on the team with 6.5 TFLs... Made one solo stop in the BCS National Championship Game vs. Auburn... One tackle at Oregon State and two stops, including a TFL in win vs. Arizona... Had a single tackle and pass breakup at Cal... One sack for a 14-yard loss and three tackles in win over Washington... Three tackles and a sack at USC and four stops, including a TFL vs. UCLA.
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