2011 NFL Draft: Dontay Moch, Speed Merchant

[SuperSpck]

Get to know a little bit about LB prospect Dontay Moch through a catch all.
(These kind of gatherers show a person how subjective scouting is.)
What's your take?

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OLBer
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 248
School: Nevada

POST COMBINE UPDATE w/ numbers!
40 yard dash: 4.44
Arm Length: 33
Hand Size: n/a
Reps on Bench w/ 225lbs: n/a

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine-top-performers/09000d5d81e88386/Moch-sets-40-record-for-DL

If speed is sexy, he's a Victoria's Secret Model.





Check out links for the full reports!

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=59163

An undersized rush linebacker who looks better suited to make the move to outside backer in the NFL. Possesses natural bend in his stance, keeps his base down, head up and generates an above-average first step off the football. Plays hard and fast as a pass rusher, does a nice job keeping his pad level down into contact on his bull, can pump his legs through contact and does a nice job initially walking defenders into the backfield. Likes to work his outside club to the corner as well and has a good burst off of it as long as he can play linear. However, struggles to drop his base, maintain balance and really accelerate around the corner when trying to flatten out around the outside. Consistently allows himself to get upright, exposes too much of his frame and can easily be reached and pushed past the pocket. At times is willing to work his club counter back inside, but again allows himself to get upright, which takes away from his initial burst. Doesn't do a great job using his length or hands to shed blocks when engaged, gets upright which negates his power and can easily be handled throughout contact. Possesses good suddenness when asked to redirect and stunt inside. Is used all over as a pass rusher/blitzer and will stand up and rush from the inside. Closes well once he gains a step, but again, doesn't seem to possess the pass rush arsenal to routinely win vs. 1v1 blocks on the outside.
Doesn't have the type of girth to consistently win vs. the run game as a down DE. Displays some power for his size and will take on blocks well, but doesn't disengage real quickly initially into contact and is often forced to wait until the play is past to work in pursuit. Exhibits a good motor and great closing speed from the backside, but I do have questions about his fluidity to hold up in the pass game in the NFL.
Impression: Is going to be overdrafted because of his 40 time and straight-line speed, but he's an undersized pass rusher who doesn't have much in the form of an arsenal, but has the first step to intrigue.

http://sidelinescouting.com/rankings/olb/dontay-moch.shtml

Positives: Physical attributes are hard to ignore, by far the fastest linebacker in this class, has reportedly ran multiple low 4.2 40-yard dashes... Has had solid production as a pass rusher in the last three years, 26.5 sacks in that span... Also finished fourth in the FBS with 22 TFL in 2010... Quality character guy, works hard and leads by example on and off the field... Is a very athletic player with huge upside if he can hone his overall linebacking skills, is fast and physical and possesses above-average pass-rushing skills... Is much quicker than a lot of NFL offensive linemen, and will be a valuable asset in twists and stunts at either linebacker or defensive end... Has a strong upper-body and uses it to disengage from blocks at the line with relative ease... Is a consistent wrap-up tackler and rarely misses tackles when he takes good angles... Durability has not been an issue, seems to be in good physical shape with no history of major injuries.
Negatives: Can give up on plays when pushed away from the ball, does not have a very consistent motor in every game... Has size and speed to be interchangeable in a few systems, but will most likely only be utilized as a pass rusher and special teamer initially... Needs to develop more pass-rushing moves, generally relies on speed to get to the quarterback, but can get easily pushed away from the pocket when going full speed... Uses upper-body to tackle as opposed to driving forward with legs, tackling technique will not be as effective at the next level against NFL quarterbacks... Does not have much experience in coverage, but has the speed to keep up with backs and TEs on simple routes, but will probably be a pass-rushing specialist... Overall instincts are below-average at the linebacker position

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1272677

Moch holds virtually all of Nevada's pass-rushing records, and was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2009. As an NFL prospect, Moch projects as an outside linebacker, where his speed and quickness off the snap can best be exploited as a pass rusher in the 3-4 scheme, and his ability to run fits well in the 4-3. However, we have seen dominant college pass rushers with stiff hips have trouble at the next level before (see: Gholston, Vernon, former Jets first-round pick). Moch may struggle in the same way.

Positives: Three-year starter at end is a record-setting pass rusher with superior speed who projects well to the outside linebacker position in the NFL. Played some outside linebacker as a freshman, and often was given assignments dropping off from end. Quick off the snap. Good at shedding blocks with his hands, and has a strong bull rush. Can flat out fly. Big hitter, fearless. Can be effective dropping off into zone coverage against the pass. Productive, durable, intense defensive leader.
Negatives: Former track star. Stiff in the hips and simply cannot change directions well. Pass rush either works on initial quickness and speed or it fails. Lacks a double move. Not stout against the run as a down lineman. Will have great difficulty with NFL man coverage assignments as a linebacker. Did very little in one-on-one attempts against Boston College's Anthony Castonzo in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.
--Brad Noel

" in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl."
... freakin' bowl games.

 

[Heucrazy]

I've seen every game Moch played and he would be a solid pick in the 3rd or 4th round. He has that "it" factor and would be a beast on special teams at the very least.

Moch, Kapernick, and Virgil Green TE are all very good players from Nevada and I'd be happy with the Cards drafting any or all of them.

 

[football karma]

local kid as well

went to Hamilton High -- the same school that produced Terrell Suggs

I think he is getting more attention than he likely deserves on the basis of the reported 40 time

 

[joeshmo]

To bad he is under 230 pounds though. Doesnt look like he can add much more weight either IMO.

 

[SuperSpck]

Hue's right, he could be a special team ace at the least.
I also wonder if that in sub-packages he could be that Dasnby-esque drop safety/lber that Dansby did so well.

 

[ARodg]

Take all of my concerns about Von Miller, triple them, then add reported inconsistent effort.

If he's 245, then I'm sleeping with Jessica Alba.

 

[SuperSpck]

then I'm sleeping with Jessica Alba.

Let me know when you two aren't together anymore, I wanna by her flowers... and antibiotics.

 

[SuperSpck]

Update w/ combine numbers.
Make sure the watch this video:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine-top-performers/09000d5d81e88386/Moch-sets-40-record-for-DL