Kelly Anozie2022 NFL Draft Prospect - DE Aidan Hutchinson
Player Description
Name: Aidan Hutchinson Position: Defensive End
College: Michigan Uniform Number: #97
Class: Senior Height: 6-6
Weight: 265 lbs Projected Round: No. 1
Strengths:
Unquestioned leadership qualities
High level athlete
Tremendous motor
Good range - able to make plays downfield.
Reasonable football IQ
Has good amount of counters
Good hand placement
Well balanced speed and power
Gives maximum effort on each snap
Explosive out of his stance
Adept at shedding blocks
Physical at the point of attack
Excellent agility and flexibility
Finishes all his tackles consistently
Possesses a variety of pass rush maneuvers
Can play on the left and right edge
Weaknesses:
Hutchinson has a tendency to play too high out of his stance. When he keeps his pad level high, he is more likely to lose one-on-one battles. He is most effective when pass rushing outside in 7-technique; when pass rushing inside, he is not as effective and can be neutralized. His long, lean frame may work to his disadvantage against bigger offensive linemen, such as Georgia's Jamaree Sayler. For him to win these types of battles, he may need to add strength.