Scouting Journals for Jamarion Matthews

Super productive edge defender with a nose for the football that lives in opposing backfields due to his burst off the line of scrimmage and motor. Verified 6-foot-2.5, 255 pounds with excellent arm length. Impressive explosive metrics in the spring camp setting. Translates to the football field when getting off the line of scrimmage and maneuvering in space. Violent punch and hands at the point of attack when engaging with blockers. Put together an impressive junior season statistically collecting 29 tackles-for-loss and 17 sacks. Possesses a tweener body type, will need to maintain athleticism if adding weight to kick inside. But will need to maintain power and strength if staying lean to play off the edge. Projects to be a hand in the dirt, strong-side edge with three down ability or can kick inside to a 3-technique and become a dominant one-gapper.