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2024 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about JOWON BRIGGS:
Cincinnati | HT: 6012 | WT: 313 | 40 time: 4.98 | Arm: 3228 | Hand: 0968 | Wing: 8020
Five year starter. Transfer from Virginia prior to the 2021 season. Team captain his final season. First-team All-AAC in 2022 and All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2023. Compact, well-built frame with notable lack of ideal length. High motor player looking to make an impact every snap. Alignment versatility to play on the interior or the edge. Quick processor to recognize blocking schemes immediately and match linemen step-for-step. Solid explosiveness off the line helps him penetrate gaps especially against zone blocking schemes. Exceptional hand usage with strength, placement and timing to win at the point-of-attack. Sets a hard edge with power in his base to sit in the gap, and a strong punch to separate. Uses power and violent hand strikes to stand up his target. Impressive anchor and immense strength to hold his ground and split double teams. In pass rush, he’s best at collapsing the pocket with extremely powerful leg drive. He penetrates gaps with a rip or club move and keeps his feet active. Good arsenal of pass rush moves. On stunts and slants he knocks offensive linemen off balance when attacking from an angle to open up lanes. Explosive hitting, driving through and finishing tackles. Length concern shows, allowing offensive linemen to engage first and get into his frame, hindering his ability to stack and shed. Lack of athleticism and speed when pursuing ball carriers. Fringe bend and hip fluidity to turn the corner effectively towards the quarterback, and easy to juke out. Stalls out in pass rush due to a lack of counter moves.
2023 Stats: 27 T, 6 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 QBH. Draft projection: 5th-7th round