Trey Flowers DE Arkansas #86
Wt: 266
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Size/Athleticism: Impressive strength. Nothing special in terms of size or athleticism, but meets the basic criteria for playing at the next level.
Run Defense: Physical against the run. Strong enough to anchor at the point of attack due to impressive lower body strength. Sheds blocks fairly well and can work his way through traffic. Patient when needing to stay in his zone to defend read-option plays. Does a great job keeping his eyes in the backfield to see the play develop. Quick to diagnose and react appropriately. Gives a strong effort in pursuit but lacks the speed to make many plays down the field.
Pass-Rush: Relies heavily on his strength to bull-rush his way into the backfield. Shows a decent swim move which he uses to shed blocks after driving his man back into the pocket. Limited speed to win off the snap.
Versatility: Primarily played on the ground in 4-3 sets but did occasionally play standing up. Probably lacks the athleticism to be an effective three-down linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.
Intangibles: Team captain.
Durability: Only missed one game in four seasons (2013 vs Samford with undisclosed injury).
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Overview: There isn’t a whole lot to get excited about when watching Flowers, but there isn’t much to criticize either. He has his role and does it very well. He isn’t an explosive edge-rusher and will probably never rack up double-digit sacks at the next level, but he’s stout against the run and has enough strength to bull-rush his way into the backfield.
