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PSO Scouting Report: DL Derrick Brown (Auburn)
Breaking down Brown's future outlook and how his game will translate to the next level
Todd Van Emst / Auburn Athletics
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Pos: DL
Hometown: Sugar Hill, GA
School: Auburn
Class: Senior
Age: 22
Height: 6’5″ (84%) | Weight: 326 lbs (94%)
Hands: 9″ (3%) | Arms: 34.25″ (79%)
Bench: 28 reps (71%) | 40 Time: 5.16s (16%)
Though he’s built like a prototypical NT, Derrick Brown has experience at every position across the line (yes, even out on the edge) and can effectively execute various assignments on a play-to-play basis. Productive and durable in three years as a starter with steady improvement in multiple facets, all that’s really needed to know is his tape against the eventual National Champions this season (see above).
Best utilized in a multi-front defense, the key to Brown’s success at the next level is the creation of one-on-one opportunities that will allow him to take advantage of overmatched opponents. His combination of size, burst, and power is simply too overwhelming for the average OL to handle on his own. Though he profiles closer to a run-stuffer, Brown has consistently generated pressure against some of the best pass-blockers college football has to offer. One of the “safer” defensive prospects in the class, Derrick Brown is a plug-and-play starter from year 1 regardless of scheme.
Pro Comp: DL Akiem Hicks (Chicago Bears)
Projected Round: Top-15 pick
Prime Destinations: CAR, CLE, LVR, SF, ATL
OVERALL Grade: A-
