Arik Armstead
strengths
Imposing frame with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Broad shoulders and long limbs with good overall weight distribution throughout. Good functional strength to jolt would-be blockers and shed. Uses height advantage to locate the football quickly. Light on his feet for a man of his size. Asked to drop into coverage, showing surprising balance and coordination. Can spin free from blocks and shows a late burst to close on the ball. May be just scratching the surface of his potential.
compares to
Calais Campbell, Cardinals -- Armstead hasn't yet shown the strength and physicality that has made Campbell one of the league's best 3-4 defensive ends but the blend of size and athleticism is undeniable.
weaknesses
Not yet the sum of his parts. Lacks quick-twitch athleticism and is often the last lineman off the ball. Pops upright at the line of scrimmage, negating his own power. Reliant on a simple bull rush and needs a clear lane to get to the quarterback. Doesn't possess the speed to chase down ballcarriers outside of the tackle box. Still developing recognition of passing lanes.
A two-way standout on the defensive and offensive lines, selected to the U.S. Army All-American game and a member of the 2012 Parade All-America team
Tallied 42 tackles, 3.5 sacks and broke up three passes in his final prep campaign, helping lead the Eagles to the California Sac-Joaquin Section Division I championship game
Named to Cal-Hi Sports all-state first team as an offensive lineman
2011 Sac-Joaquin Section first-team offensive lineman
Recorded 45 tackles, two sacks, two pass breakups, one blocked punt and one blocked field goal as a junior
Named all-NorCal first-team selection on the offensive line, as well as first-team all-Metro by the Sacramento Bee during junior campaign
Named Delta River League Lineman of the Year in 2010
Posted 39 tackles, two sacks, four pass breakups and recovered one fumble as a sophomore
Also a two-year letterwinner in basketball.
Parents: Guss and Christa Armstead. Family: One brother, one sister. High School (Coach): Pleasant Grove (Joe Cattolico), 2012. Major: Undeclared.
Physical Attributes:
| Proj Rd: | 1-2 |
| Height: | 6-7 |
| Weight: | 292.0 |
| Forty: | 5.06 |
| Arm: | 33.0 |
| Hand: | 10 1/2 |
| Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
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| BJ: | -- |
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Combine Results:
| Cone: | 7.57 |
| Bench: | 24.0 |
| Shuttle: | 4.53 |
| 10: | 1.71 |
| 20: | 2.82 |
| 40: | 5.06 |
| BJ: | 09'09" |
| VJ: | 34.0 |