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Alan Branch

  • DT Rank: 2
  • Overall: 11
  • Projected Round: 1
  • Height: 6-5 |
  • Weight: 330 |
  • 40 Time: N/A

Positives

Branch is the biggest, strongest, and toughest defensive lineman in this draft. He's an absolute beast against the run, but is somehow still quick and nimble enough to disengage from an offensive lineman almost at will and get to the quarterback in a hurry. Even with how huge he is, he has the quickness to play end in a 3-4 formation as well as nose tackle in the same, and has the sheer ability to play either tackle spot in the 4-3.

Negatives

His motor is very inconsistent, and he takes more plays off than you'd like to see. The worst part is that he frequently telegraphs when he's not going to be making much effort, and then subsequently gets blown off the line by inferior linemen. Doesn't seem to be able to deal with double teams at all, despite his size and ability.

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