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Matt Shaughnessy | DE
Scouts Inc. Grade: 54
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Height:</td><td valign="top">6'5"</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">
Weight:</td><td valign="top">266 lbs</td></tr></tbody></table><!-- end n --></td><td valign="top"><!-- begin n --><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">
Overall Rank:</td><td valign="top">166</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">
Position Rank:</td><td valign="top">15</td></tr></tbody></table><!-- end n --></td><td valign="top"><!-- begin n --><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">
College:</td><td valign="top">WISCONSIN</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr></tbody></table><!-- end n --></td></tr></tbody></table>
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Production</td><td width="5%" align="center">2</td><td width="80%">Shaughnessy started seven of the 11 games he appeared in and missed two games with an injury (see durability) in 2005. He finished that year with 39 total tackles, 20 unassisted tackles, 7.5 tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks and two pass breakups. Shaughnessy started all 13 games of the 2006 season finishing with 35 total tackles, 19 unassisted tackles, eight tackles-for-loss, four sacks, one fumble recovery and forced fumble. He started all 13 games of the 2007 season finishing with 60 total tackles, 41 unassisted tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss, five sacks and three pass breakups. Shaughnessy started all 13 games in 2008 finishing with 40 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss, four sacks and four pass breakups.</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td width="15%">
Height-Weight-Speed</td><td width="5%" align="center">3</td><td width="80%">Good height and adequate bulk but marginal top-end speed.</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td width="15%">
Durability</td><td width="5%" align="center">4</td><td width="80%">2005: Missed the final two games of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. 2008: Broke right fibula during 2008 spring practices.</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td width="15%">
Character</td><td width="5%" align="center">2</td><td width="80%">Majoring in sociology. There have been no off-the-field incidents to our knowledge.</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tablehead" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td colspan="3" class="stathead">Defensive End specific Traits</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td width="15%">
Agility/Quickness</td><td width="5%" align="center">3</td><td width="80%">Quick enough to shoot gaps when lined up inside but going to have harder time turning the corner at the NFL level. Appears a bit stiff in space and didn't show the ability to change directions quickly when rushing the passer.</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td width="15%">
Strength/Toughness</td><td width="5%" align="center">2</td><td width="80%">Shows adequate lower body and upper body strength. Plays with an edge and stronger at the point of attack than size suggests.</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td width="15%">
Instincts</td><td width="5%" align="center">2</td><td width="80%">Shows above-average instincts and locates the ball carrier almost immediately. Disciplined and generally does a good job of staying home when the initial action of the play goes away from him. Does an above-average job of getting hands up when sees quarterback start throwing motion. Can be a step late reacting to the snap. Inconsistent pursuit angles and lacks recovery speed.</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td width="15%">
Pass Rusher</td><td width="5%" align="center">3</td><td width="80%">Lined up over guards at times (see 2007 Washington State game) and quick enough to apply pressure up the middle. Can get under pads of offensive tackles, drives legs once in position and collapse the pocket. Has some experience dropping into coverage on zone blitzes. Lacks ideal closing speed coming off the edge.</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td width="15%">
Run Stopper</td><td width="5%" align="center">3</td><td width="80%">Plays with adequate leverage, keeps blockers off frame by extending arms and can slide off blocks in time to make the tackle when lines up at end. Going to get engulfed by interior offensive linemen in the NFL. Occasionally turns shoulders too quickly effectively creating a seam for the ball carrier. Shows adequate range for size but he isn't going to makes as many plays in pursuit at the NFL level.</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tablehead" width="30%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr><td colspan="5" class="stathead">
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1 = Exceptional</td><td>
2 = Above average</td><td>
3 = Average</td><td>
4 = Below average</td><td>
5 = Marginal</td></tr></tbody></table>
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