Draft Rewind 2011 – Akeem Dent – Atlanta Falcons

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about AKEEM DENT: Georgia, 6010 242 4.80. Three-year starter who is active and physical in his play. Face up tackler on isolation plays at him. Takes on the fullback on his turf, sheds, and make the tackle. Good instincts. Has the speed and savvy to cover a back on screen passes. Plays square. Physically tough. Willing to initiate contact. Intense in his play. Has lateral quickness and pursuit to the sideline. Can make the wide plays. Works through traffic and keeps leverage on the ball. Good pursuit angles. Finishes plays. Plays with knee bend. Will contribute on special teams coverage. Played in the 3-4 scheme in 2010. Also experience in a 4-3, inside and outside. Has medical history of toe problems. Did not run due to left hamstring pull. Had 37.5/VJ and 10-3/BJ at pro day. 2010 stats: 126 tackles, 6 1/2 TFL, 2 1/2 sacks, 2 PBU. Edge speed:left 2.04, right DNP. Fourth/fifth round. (A-32, H-10, BP-24, SS-DNP).