Was a four-star DT recruit as a Washington prep. Appeared in the last seven contests of the 2008 season as a true freshman, recording three tackles, zero tackles for loss and zero sacks. Saw action in 11 games as a backup and posted 13-4-1 with one forced fumble in ’09. Appeared in 11 games in ’10, starting the final four games of the season — one at nose guard and three at defensive end. Tallied 28-8 1⁄2-4 1⁄2. Started all 13 games at DE spot in ’11 and totaled 46-12-5 1⁄2 with two forced fumbles. Medically excluded from bench-pressing at the Combine with a left shoulder injury. 

Stout and thickly built. Engages quickly off the snap. Plays with leverage and generates power through his base. Able to generate a surge. Has big, strong hands — brandishes a heavy six-inch punch to jolt blockers. Controls single blocks. Strong tackler (sells out to make plays). Revved-up motor — plays with consistent effort and urgency. Versatile — can play anywhere along the line. Solid personal and football character. Coachable and highly intelligent. Inspirational leader.

Not sudden or explosive. Unrefined pass rusher — lacks a plan of attack. Average sack numbers. Inflexible to bend the edge — tight hips and stiff shoulders. Needs to improve hand use — can be slow to shed. Average range (minimal closing burst outside the box). Can play with better balance — is on the ground more than he should be. At times loses sight of the ball. Lets his pads rise when fatigue overtakes him. 

Strong, physical, intense, competitive power rusher offering scheme versatility and a trench-warrior mentality. Has broad appeal and is capable of doing the dirty work as a 3-4 five-technique or sliding along an even front. A winning player who gives a team comfort knowing what it’s getting.