Strengths

• Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
• Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield.
• Has the ability to create a pile in the middle, even showing the ability to split the occasional double-team. However, is just as often blown off the ball due to his high pad level.
• Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get home when quarterbacks leave the pocket.
• Good strength and balance to sit down, lock-out and create a pile, leading to possibilities inside and out (in the 3-4).

Weaknesses

• He struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.
• Short arms could lead to problems against NFL-caliber offensive linemen with longer arms able to get into his chest.
• Plays too high at times, and gets carried downfield or put to the ground by better lineman when losing the leverage battle.
• Might be limited to one-gap systems. Agility isn't a question but misses tackles when he doesn't square and break down.
• Lacks closing speed and inconsistent quickness off the snap prevents him from being an elite pass rusher.