LSU has a slew of performers at the NFL scouting combine this week, including defensive tackle [autotag]Jaquelin Roy[/autotag].
Roy impressed with his bench press. At 34 reps, he was tied for second among all defensive linemen.
Roy declared early after arriving at LSU in 2020. He saw time right away, playing 267 snaps as a freshman. According to PFF, the Baton Rouge native totaled 78 pressures and five sacks in his career.
According to The Draft Network, Roy’s best tools stem from his athleticism.
“Roy’s athletic upside helps him as both a run defender and a pass rusher,” The Draft Network wrote.
Top DL/EDGE bench press reps at the NFL Combine⤵️
1.) Mazi Smith: 34
T-2.) Keion White: 30
T-2.) Jaquelin Roy: 30
T-2.) Tyler Lacy: 30
5.) Moro Ojomo: 29
T-6.) Adetomiwa Adebawore: 27
T-6.) Jalen Redmond: 27
T-8.) Keeanu Benton: 25
T-8.) Myles Murphy: 25
T-8.) Zach Harrison: 25— Hogg (@HoggNFL) March 3, 2023
Roy measured in at 6-foot-3 and weighed 305 pounds. His combination of experience, size, athleticism and strength should catch the eye of a few NFL teams. He’s not a top prospect but has a chance to be a Day 2 pick.
With Roy gone, LSU remains in a good spot at defensive tackle with [autotag]Mekhi Wingo[/autotag] and [autotag]Maason Smith[/autotag] along with several transfers.
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