With the 118th pick the Philadelphia Eagles select: Ryan Glasgow, DT - Michigan.
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/03/nfl_draft_2017_michigan_dt_ryan_glasgow_to_meet_ea.html
The
Eagles will meet with Michigan run-stopping defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow on Monday,
according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN.
Prior to Monday's meeting, the Eagles previously met with Glasgow, who finished last season with 39 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks, during the NFL Scouting Combine.
After
losing Bennie Logan to the Kansas City Chiefs during free agency, it is of little surprise that the Eagles continue to scout the 6-foot-4, 295-pound Glasgow.
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Widely viewed as a Day three selection, Glasgow would immediately add depth to the Eagles' defensive tackle rotation consisting of Fletcher Cox, Beau Allen, Destiny Vaeao.
Below is a scouting report of Glasgow, courtesy of NFL.com, and highlights from his 2016 season:
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STRENGTHS
Former walk-on with hard-hat demeanor. Willing fighter in trenches and refuses to give blockers a snap off. From football family. Big brother, Graham, starred at Michigan and now plays for Lions. Muscular and rugged with no bad weight on his frame. Has power in his upper body and uses a powerful club move along with a pull-and-shuck technique to get rid of blockers. Technician as interior run defender. Plays with wide base and good balance. Shows feel for double teams and braces quickly against them. Powerful, heavy tackler. Has arm length and power to lock out blockers in a two-gap scheme. Has strength to force his way past redirect blocks. Comes from a competitive family background and has excelled beyond expectations.
WEAKNESSES
Could use more pure mass in lower body to withstand double teams inside. True NFL power across from him could limit his effectiveness. Not a natural knee bender, which limits his athletic movements in tight quarters and as a pass rusher. Square-shoulder playing style will limit his ability to disrupt at NFL level. Lacks pass-rush talent and skill set. Needs more violence and activity from his hands as a rusher. Unlikely to be on the field on third downs as a pro.
Ryan Glasgow (Michigan DT) vs Ohio State 2016
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