February 2, 2017

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Taco Charlton

Chris Giraldo | Multi-Sport Writer
NFL Draft Reports (EDGE)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Jesus Martinez scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

Taco Charlton 40 yard dash:
School: Michigan 20 yard shuttle:
H&W: 6’6, 273 lbs Bench Press:
Yr: Senior Vertical Jump:
Age: 22


Strengths
Weaknesses
  • Size
  • Speed
  • Presence in the run
  • Ability to blow plays up
  • Spin move
  • Versatile
  • Lack of production early in his career
  • Very inconsistent
  • Technique needs work

Off-field: clean

Grades:
Motor:6
Pass rush:7
Run defense: 7
Athleticism: 9
Technique:6
Effort:6

Overall Grade: 7.5

Watching Taco Charlton is frustrating. He is an uber-talented prospect that has so much potential, yet he does not use it to the best of his ability. The senior out of Michigan is physically gifted, unfortunately, he does not use those gifts to the full potential. Charlton has great speed, and he often uses it get around the edge and blow up the Quarterback. He also carries a strong presence in the run game. The problem is, he is very inconsistent. Taco creates 0 pressure on too many plays. He either blows up a QB or is basically a traffic cone.  Also, for a guy who has long arms, he doesn’t use them properly because if it wasn’t for his spine move, he would hardly ever get to the QB. Fortunately for him, he has all the tools to be an elite pass-rusher in the NFL. It is all a matter of him harnessing his physical gifts, working on his technique and being coached properly.


Projection: Mid 1st

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