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With the 104th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams select, Troy Dye, Linebacker, Oregon.
Strengths:
Dye played 796 defensive snaps in 2019. On those snaps, he registered 66 solo tackles (9 for a loss), 22 assisted tackles, 26 pressures, four pass deflections, and two interceptions. Thus he made a countable play on over 15% of all of his defensive snaps. Dye is also one of the most well-rounded linebackers in the draft for PFF, averaging an 82.4 run defense grade and 79.2 coverage grade.
Here is a great prospect analysis. He seems like the type of early-mid-round linebacker that analytics people will love and who could have a long career due to his versatility, sideline-to-sideline speed, and tackling ability.
Weaknesses:
-I am not sure about his misdirection recognition. It looks like he jumps on some plays.
-I am not sure if he is a safety or a linebacker. He is an inconsistent tackler and has a fairly passive play style.
-While his coverage is fantastic, teams will key-in on him on play-action and mesh routes.
Overall:
The Rams view Troy Dye's biggest weaknesses as his tackling and misdirection recognition. We view the Rams' defensive line, led by Aaron Donald, as effective at mitigating those weaknesses and allowing Troy Dye to play as a pure coverage linebacker who does not need to always accurately read misdirection plays.
Rams' draft:
-Jonah Jackson, G, Ohio State
-Nick Harris, C, Washington
-Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA
-Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
The Rams addressed their interior offensive line with two players ready to contribute in McVay's outside zone scheme on day-one. They added a cornerback who should become a starter by 2021. They also added a linebacker that, due to his coverage skills, can become a passing-down linebacker right away.
The Rams' retool is off to a good start.
@BimboColesHair is on the clock
Strengths:
Dye played 796 defensive snaps in 2019. On those snaps, he registered 66 solo tackles (9 for a loss), 22 assisted tackles, 26 pressures, four pass deflections, and two interceptions. Thus he made a countable play on over 15% of all of his defensive snaps. Dye is also one of the most well-rounded linebackers in the draft for PFF, averaging an 82.4 run defense grade and 79.2 coverage grade.
Here is a great prospect analysis. He seems like the type of early-mid-round linebacker that analytics people will love and who could have a long career due to his versatility, sideline-to-sideline speed, and tackling ability.
Weaknesses:
-I am not sure about his misdirection recognition. It looks like he jumps on some plays.
-I am not sure if he is a safety or a linebacker. He is an inconsistent tackler and has a fairly passive play style.
-While his coverage is fantastic, teams will key-in on him on play-action and mesh routes.
Overall:
The Rams view Troy Dye's biggest weaknesses as his tackling and misdirection recognition. We view the Rams' defensive line, led by Aaron Donald, as effective at mitigating those weaknesses and allowing Troy Dye to play as a pure coverage linebacker who does not need to always accurately read misdirection plays.
Rams' draft:
-Jonah Jackson, G, Ohio State
-Nick Harris, C, Washington
-Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA
-Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
The Rams addressed their interior offensive line with two players ready to contribute in McVay's outside zone scheme on day-one. They added a cornerback who should become a starter by 2021. They also added a linebacker that, due to his coverage skills, can become a passing-down linebacker right away.
The Rams' retool is off to a good start.
@BimboColesHair is on the clock
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