Lawrence Sidbury NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive End

Richmond


College Position: Defensive End
School: Richmond
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 265
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: 55
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive End (8)

Draft Result Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Atlanta Falcons in the 4th round with the #25 pick.
A great value in round 4. He is still a little raw and needs to get stronger to avoid being a liability against the run but has natural pass rushing skills. Excellent athlete for a DE.

Strengths A raw small school prospect with pass rushing skills. Good athlete with excellent quickness. Put good pressure on the quarterbacks in the East-West Shrine game. His impressive pass rush abilities during the Shrine practices led to a coveted invite to the Senior Bowl.

Weaknesses Despite near ideal defensive end size, Sidbury does not play up to his weight. Needs to improve his strength to hold up/shed blocks against the run. Not a natural run defender. Would be drafted on potential as he will need a year or two to develop. Will need to be a pass rush specialist early in his career. Struggled in run defense at the East-West Shrine game.

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