Tyquan Lewis
in our view
Lewis isnt a dynamic rush threat, which lowers his ceiling as a NFL player, but he competes with the technique, toughness and character to play in the NFL for a long time.
strengths
Filled-out frame with a broad chest and thick trunk. Drops his hips, extends his reach and bullies blockers. Technically sound hands to work off contact. Flashes power in his upper body to press blockers from his rush lane. Shuts down creases in the run game with initial momentum. Makes his target feel it when he arrives, forcing five fumbles the last two seasons. Student of the game and works hard to hone his craft. Graduated with a degree in sociology (Dec. 2016). Two-year team captain with top-notch intangibles and toughness that will earn him points with NFL coaches. Steady production as a three-year starter, finishing top-five all-time in Ohio State history with 23.5 sacks. Experienced lining up all over the defensive line. Dane Brugler 1/21/2018
compares to
Adrian Clayborn, Atlanta Falcons Lewis doesnt have the same NFL ceiling as Clayborn, but he has the well-rounded skill-set and toughness that mirrors the veteran defensive end.
weaknesses
Tightly-wound with average-at-best flexibility. Lacks twitchy burst or bend to make sharp turns around the corner. Charges at blockers without a coordinated rush plan. Labors in pursuit. Too content ending up where the blocker wants. Late to leverage the point of attack. Slow to see plays develop and routinely loses outside contain. Inconsistent finisher once he reaches the backfield. Tackle and sack production declined since his sophomore season. Dane Brugler 1/21/2018
Lewis was a four-star defensive end prospect (Rivals, Scout, 247Sports) from Tarboro, N.C., and Tarboro High School
a Top 25 defensive end who comes from a tremendous program at Tarboro
the Vikings, coached by Jeff Craddock, won three consecutive North Carolina Class 2A state championships and had won 21 consecutive games before falling in the 2012 state championship to East Lincoln
Lewis was injured in the title game but still played and earned defensive player of the game honors
he finished his senior season with 13 sacks and was named to the Associated Press all-state team
he had 12 sacks among his 63 tackles as a junior.
Is the son of Tyronda Whitaker, and a proud big brother to three younger brothers: Kenai, Tylie and Christian.
2017
| defensive | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFL | QB HUR | TOT | TD | PD | SACKS | SOLO |
| 9.5 | 3.0 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 7.0 | 12.0 |
2016
| defensive | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFL | QB HUR | TOT | TD | PD | SACKS | SOLO |
| 10.5 | 5.0 | 29.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 17.0 |
Physical Attributes:
| Proj Rd: | 4.0 |
| Height: | 6-3 |
| Weight: | 269.0 |
| Forty: | 4.71 |
| Arm: | 33 3/4 |
| Hand: | 10 3/8 |
| Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
| Cone: | 7.2 |
| Bench: | 24.0 |
| Shuttle: | 4.34 |
| 10: | 1.57 |
| 20: | 2.71 |
| 40: | 4.69 |
| BJ: | 10'07" |
| VJ: | -- |
Combine Results:
| Cone: | -- |
| Bench: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- |
| 10: | -- |
| 20: | -- |
| 40: | -- |
| BJ: | 10'02" |
| VJ: | 35 1/2 |