Recent Sam Montgomery Notes
Sam Montgomery
strengths
Certainly looks the part. Possesses a lanky frame with long arms and plenty of room for additional muscle mass, especially considering his terrific speed. Flashes a quick burst off the snap and accelerates very smoothly for a man of his size, demonstrating the ability to track down elusive ball-carriers from behind. Plays with good strength and typically is able to hold up nicely at the point of attack, stringing off-tackle runs to the sideline with solid containment integrity. High effort defender who seems to enjoy the physicality and competition of the game. Showed a great deal of work ethic in coming back bigger, stronger and faster after sustaining a serious knee injury in 2010.
compares to
Lawrence Jackson, DE, Detroit Lions -- Just as Jackson earned a first round selection out of USC based largely on his production against quality competition and effort, Montgomery may earn a high pick despite lacking some of the key characteristics that usually result in NFL success.
weaknesses
Too often is slow off the snap, ranking, in fact, as the final player to react off the ball much of the time. Struggles a bit to disengage from blocks when he's initially contained. Flashes a quick spin back to the inside but otherwise is a bit reliant on his speed and bull rushes. He does not possess elite flexibility to dip under the reach of talented pass protectors and while possessing long, strong arms doesn't consistently keep his hands working to break free. Too often he's locked up and doesn't break until the ball has passed him. Struggles changing directions due to stiffness in his hips and can be left in the dust by elusive ball-carriers who see him coming. Reacts late to cut blocks and too often is negated by them.
Widely considered one of the top defensive end prospects in the Class of 2009
Rated the No. 2 defensive end by ESPNU
Rated the No. 6 defensive end and No. 3 pass rusher by Rivals.com
Rated the #2 prospect in South Carolina by SuperPrep Magazine
Named to Sports Illustrated/TAKKLE Top 200, the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Super Southern 100 and the Mobile Press Register's Super Southeast 120. Participated for the White squad in the Under Armour All-American Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
As a senior, recorded 85 tackles, 15 of them for loss and had 11 sacks on way to receiving South Carolina All-State honors
As a junior, recorded 65 tackles, 20 of them for loss and had 15 sacks
Was a standout basketball player as well
Coached by Shell Dula.
Full name is Sidney Sammual Montgomery
Goes by Sam
Born May 25, 1990 in Greenwood, S.C.
Parents are Sidney and Debra Montgomery
Has two siblings - J.D. and Amanda
Majoring in sports administration.
Physical Attributes:
Proj Rd: | 2.0 |
Height: | 6-3 |
Weight: | 262.0 |
Forty: | 4.78 |
Arm: | 33 7/8 |
Hand: | 09 1/4 |
Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
Cone: | -- |
Bench: | 22.0 |
Shuttle: | -- |
10: | -- |
20: | -- |
40: | 4.82 |
BJ: | -- |
VJ: | -- |
Combine Results:
Cone: | 7.18 |
Bench: | -- |
Shuttle: | 4.51 |
10: | 1.61 |
20: | 2.69 |
40: | 4.78 |
BJ: | 09'06" |
VJ: | 34 1/2 |