hagan714

I would rather roll dice on "Taco" Charlton than Solomon Thomas

Taco Charlton, EDGE, Michigan
Ht. 6'6", Wt. 272

Vidauntae "Taco" Charlton had 19 sacks as a high school senior in Ohio before committing to Michigan. He played sparingly in his first three seasons for the Wolverines, making only four starts. He totaled 9 sacks and 14 TFL in his time as a reserve.

Charlton was named the starter before his senior year and he responded with a season that earned him first-team all-conference honors. He finished the year with 13 TFL and 9.5 sacks, including at least one in each of his last four games.

Strengths

• Size - Ideal frame, build for position
• Length - Ideal, uses it well
• Burst - Surprising first step
• Strength - Converts speed to power well
• Flexibility - Good bend for size
• Hands - Quick, accurate
• Pass Rush - Spin, rip, swat/swing, etc.
• Run Defense - Good stack, shed

Weaknesses

• Inconsistent - Flashes, disappears
• Pad Level - Plays too upright
• Balance - Loses effectiveness when playing tall
• Inexperience - Looks like he's still figuring out position

Verdict: Second Round

Despite an all-conference season, Charlton still isn't the sum of his parts. He has the look of an All-Pro defensive end and has shown he can beat offensive linemen in virtual every way, but there were still a lot of plays where he was erased too easily. But the NFL Draft is all about traits, and Charlton's are elite.

Inexperience - Looks like he's still figuring out position

That sums him up. it is scary to think what he can do one he does learn the position and finishes off his pass rushing skills to complement his already stout run defense.

I still say they are all over rated due to the lack of top talent at the DE position. Much like OT

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins