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2018 Guide: What Ourlads' NFL Scouting Services said about GENARD AVERY: Memphis, 6004 248 4.61. Two-year starter from Grenada, MS. Has experience both inside and on the edge. Powerful player with good lower body strength. Plays with good effort and shows range in pursuit. Physical attacking blocks. Takes a proper path to the ball and has the speed to chase across the field. Aware in a zone keeping his eyes moving from threats to the quarterback. Plays outside at times and can work through a tight end’s block to control the edge run. Moves well in space and flashes fundamental tackling skill. Has pass rush skill with a burst to the quarterback. Has speed to close on a scrambling quarterback. Can get under a tackle and bend around the corner. Has some hip tightness and can be late changing directions. Will try to run around a block at times and lose his way to the ball. Will lock up with a blocker and lose sight of the ball. The focus can be too much on being physical with the blocker. Needs to shed quicker with improved technique. Has played well on special teams and will have value in that area. Has some versatility as a linebacker and could fit various roles. 2017 stats: 80 T, 22 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 2 PBU, 7 QBH, 2 FF. Edge speed:left 2.01, right 1.69. OSR:4/22. Fifth/sixth round. (A-31, H-10 1/8, BP-26, SS-4.36).