Bills draft prospect scouting reports: DE Curtis Weaver

Buffalo Bills 2020 NFL Draft prospects scouting report/ draft profile, Boise State DE Curtis Weaver.

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As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. 54 overall pick in the second round and the team has seven picks, in total. If things hold there, the Bills could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run to up to the draft which starts on April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects the Bills could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports say about their game.

Next up in our prospect previews is edge defender Curtis Weaver. Here’s a rundown of the what the experts are saying about his game:

DE Curtis Weaver | Boise State | Junior

Vitals

Height | 6-2

Weight | 265

Pros

  • Good hand technique.
  • Good ability to get into back for sacks and tackles for loss.
  • Played different roles on defense, hand in dirt and stand-up positions, displaying good football IQ.
  • Dominated against competition for the most part.

Cons

  • … But that competition was Mountain West competition.
  • Could stand to improve as a run defender despite strong pass-rushing skills.
  • Might be better fit as 3-4 edge defender.
  • Powerful rusher but might need to add another pass-rushing move to arsenal in NFL.

2019 PFF grades:

  • Pass rush: 92.3
  • Run stop: 81.8.

2019 Stats (12 GP):

  • 52 tackles | 19.5 tackles for loss | 1 forced fumble | 13.5 sacks | 3 passes defended | 1 interception

Career stats (40 GP):

  • 128 tackles | 47.5 tackles for loss | 3 forced fumbles | 6 passes defended | 2 interceptions

Consensus rank: Day 2 pick

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