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Ht 6'3
Arms 33"
Weight 252
Hands 9 7/8"
Combine:
40yd 4.57 sec
20yd 2.65 sec
10yd 1.55
Broad 9'3"
Shuttle 4.68
3cone 7.28
Bench - declined
Overview
Born in Nigeria. Went to high school in Washington D.C. Played his first three seasons as a 3-4 outside linebacker for defensive coordinator Al Groh. As a true freshman in 2010, played 12 games (started Independence Bowl against Air Force) and recorded 23 tackles, four for loss and three sacks. Did not play against Wake Forest (groin). Started all 11 games played in '11, tallying 59-11.5-6 with two pass breakups, an interception and two forced fumbles. Did not play against Maryland and Virginia while nursing a high ankle sprain. Started all 13 games in '12, producing 69-12-10 with a pass breakup and a forced fumble. Did not play against Middle Tennessee State (chest). As a senior in '13, played defensive end in Ted Roof's 4-3 scheme and posted 45-16-12.5 with two passes batted down and a forced fumble. Team captain. Owns Georgia Tech's career sacks record with 31.5, which ranks fifth in ACC history behind Chris Slade, Reinard Wilson, Peter Boulware and Greg Ellis. Did not work out at the combine because of a left finger injury (medical exclusion)
Strengths Weaknesses
STRENGTHS: Looks the part with an athletic build and long arms, using his range to make plays all over the field. Good get-off quickness with the chase skills to track down the ballcarrier from behind and finish. Impressive blend of athleticism and strength to work off blocks and battle through the whistle. Active with stunts and creative rushes to find ways to get to the pocket. Uses natural dip and bend to get around blockers.Has shown improved recognition and gap integrity against the run, as well as patience when dropping back into coverage. Quick hands to rip at the ball as it arrives in coverage, and shows good overall football intelligence and work ethic.WEAKNESSES: Will struggled to keep himself clean at contact. Looked like a fish out of water at the Senior Bowl when asked to played off the line of scrimmage as a traditional strong-side linebacker in a 4-3 alignment. Fiery player with a violent temperament, but needs to keep his wits on the field and control his intensity. Doesn?t always appear to have a plan and will bite hard on play-fakes and get grabby in coverage.--Dane Brugler
Player Overview
A native of Nigeria, Attaochu lined up as a stand-up outside linebacker and occasionally attacked the edge as a defensive end for the Yellow JacketsHe was one of only three ACC players with double-digit sacks in 2012, leading the team with 10 sacks and 12 tackles for loss and earning All-ACC honorable mention honors. He backed that up with a first team All-ACC regular season in 2013, racking up 12 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss.Attaochu is an intriguing prospect who saw time at inside linebacker, outside linebacker and rushed from a three-point stance at the Senior Bowl. Not surprisingly, Attaochu showed his greatest comfort when rushing the quarterback, demonstrating burst, agility and a powerful slap-and-sidestep to get past would-be blockers, and will be appealing to defenses utilizing 3-4 schemes.
Ht 6'3
Arms 33"
Weight 252
Hands 9 7/8"
Combine:
40yd 4.57 sec
20yd 2.65 sec
10yd 1.55
Broad 9'3"
Shuttle 4.68
3cone 7.28
Bench - declined
Overview
Born in Nigeria. Went to high school in Washington D.C. Played his first three seasons as a 3-4 outside linebacker for defensive coordinator Al Groh. As a true freshman in 2010, played 12 games (started Independence Bowl against Air Force) and recorded 23 tackles, four for loss and three sacks. Did not play against Wake Forest (groin). Started all 11 games played in '11, tallying 59-11.5-6 with two pass breakups, an interception and two forced fumbles. Did not play against Maryland and Virginia while nursing a high ankle sprain. Started all 13 games in '12, producing 69-12-10 with a pass breakup and a forced fumble. Did not play against Middle Tennessee State (chest). As a senior in '13, played defensive end in Ted Roof's 4-3 scheme and posted 45-16-12.5 with two passes batted down and a forced fumble. Team captain. Owns Georgia Tech's career sacks record with 31.5, which ranks fifth in ACC history behind Chris Slade, Reinard Wilson, Peter Boulware and Greg Ellis. Did not work out at the combine because of a left finger injury (medical exclusion)
Strengths Weaknesses
STRENGTHS: Looks the part with an athletic build and long arms, using his range to make plays all over the field. Good get-off quickness with the chase skills to track down the ballcarrier from behind and finish. Impressive blend of athleticism and strength to work off blocks and battle through the whistle. Active with stunts and creative rushes to find ways to get to the pocket. Uses natural dip and bend to get around blockers.Has shown improved recognition and gap integrity against the run, as well as patience when dropping back into coverage. Quick hands to rip at the ball as it arrives in coverage, and shows good overall football intelligence and work ethic.WEAKNESSES: Will struggled to keep himself clean at contact. Looked like a fish out of water at the Senior Bowl when asked to played off the line of scrimmage as a traditional strong-side linebacker in a 4-3 alignment. Fiery player with a violent temperament, but needs to keep his wits on the field and control his intensity. Doesn?t always appear to have a plan and will bite hard on play-fakes and get grabby in coverage.--Dane Brugler
Player Overview
A native of Nigeria, Attaochu lined up as a stand-up outside linebacker and occasionally attacked the edge as a defensive end for the Yellow JacketsHe was one of only three ACC players with double-digit sacks in 2012, leading the team with 10 sacks and 12 tackles for loss and earning All-ACC honorable mention honors. He backed that up with a first team All-ACC regular season in 2013, racking up 12 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss.Attaochu is an intriguing prospect who saw time at inside linebacker, outside linebacker and rushed from a three-point stance at the Senior Bowl. Not surprisingly, Attaochu showed his greatest comfort when rushing the quarterback, demonstrating burst, agility and a powerful slap-and-sidestep to get past would-be blockers, and will be appealing to defenses utilizing 3-4 schemes.
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