Round 1, Pick 10 - Jacksonville Jaguars, Tyson Alualu

Tyson Alualu, DT/DE. California

Ht: 6’ 2 3/8” Wt: 295

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Alualu is the first shocking pick of the draft.  Many people thought he was miscast as a 3-4 defensive end and maybe the Jags believe he is a game changing 4-3 defensive tackle.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report:  Strong, stoutly built, high-energy, athletic defender with the versatility to play any- where in a “30” or “40” front and could be a terrific mismatch piece for a creative defensive mind. Was not used to penetrate inside much in college, but could be an explosive three-technique in the pros. Could become an outstanding pro if paired with the right coach and should be very attractive to the Jets, Ravens and Patriots.

NFL projection: Top-50 pick.

GM Jr’s scouting report:  Right now Alualu is a better athlete than football player and must become more consistent with his technique (Especially playing with leverage) and aggressive playing style if he is going to become the player he has the talent to be.  He has the size, strength and athleticism to be a good starting DT in the NFL (Either as a DT in the 43 or a DE in the 34), but he is not there now and needs to improve a lot to be a consistent starter in the NFL.  Overall, Alualu is going to be drafted higher than I have him rated based on his athleticism and flashes of production, but if he does not improve his consistency he will never become the player he is capable of and will end up as a frustrating backup/3^rd DT who flashes, but is never consistent enough. 

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Quick, strong and passionate, Alualu’s production is even more impressive considering he played defensive end in the 3-4 alignment – a position typically defined as a block-consuming, role-playing spot more than a stat-producing position.  Scouts believe Alualu’s numbers would be even more impressive if he were playing in a 4-3 defense.  He appears to be better suited to be “three technique” defensive tackle.  Had Alualu played in the Big Ten or SEC, more would know his name.  Considering the impressive career he had at Cal, don’t expect scouts to forget to include him among the top 64 in April.

Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695

GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/

Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332

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