Scouting Profile: Eddie Goldman, DT, FSU

[Dustin]

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Jordan Phillips, DT, Oklahoma

Arik Armstead, DT, Oregon

 

 

Games watched: vs Florida, vs Louisville

 

The Good: 

 

Does a good job stacking an anchoring in run plays. Great power at the point-of-attack. 

 

Does a good job of blowing up run plays.

  ex. http://www.draftbreakdown.com/gif-embed/?clip=254296&gif=DisfiguredHelplessJackal

  ex. http://www.draftbreakdown.com/gif-embed/?clip=254296&gif=ViciousOrganicAsianpiedstarling

 

Uses long arms to control offensive lineman on running downs. 

 

Good play recognition. Locates the ball and sheds blockers. 

  ex. http://www.draftbreakdown.com/gif-embed/?clip=254296&gif=EvenBrokenBarnswallow

 

Commands double-teams almost every play. 

 

Doesn't wear down as fast as some of the other big guys in this class.

 

A lot quicker than you would think. 

 

Flashes pass rush ability, though it's nowhere near consistent.

  ex. http://www.draftbreakdown.com/gif-embed/?clip=254296&gif=BlindRaggedGnat

  ex. http://www.draftbreakdown.com/gif-embed/?clip=254296&gif=CircularArcticBeardeddragon

  ex. http://www.draftbreakdown.com/gif-embed/?clip=254296&gif=BewitchedAstonishingChafer

  ex. http://www.draftbreakdown.com/gif-embed/?clip=254296&gif=HelplessHalfHornet

 

Explodes off of the snap. 

 

The Bad: 

 

Not a pass rush threat. He's your prototypical run-stuffing 1-tech. Doesn't posses pass rush moves, though he flashes. 

 

Can still get washed out by double-teams. 

 

Better hand usage would go a long way to fixing the above.

 

Susceptible to cut and trap blocks. 

 

Conclusion: 

 

Goldman is a powerful run-defender with the upside to possibly be a viable pass rushing threat from the NT position. He uses size, power, and leverage to consistently blow up run plays up the middle. Goldman is a day one starter at 1-tech.

 

Projected Round: 1st

NFL Comparison: Damon Harrison, NYJ

[NewEra]

Huge powerful guy who looks like he can continue to add to his frame. Perfect for a 3-4 NT.

[BleedBlu8792]

Is it possible he's there when we pick?

[Dustin]

Is it possible he's there when we pick?

 

I wouldn't be surprised. He's currently projected between 23-32.

[BleedBlu8792]

I wouldn't be surprised. He's currently projected between 23-32.

Not to make mocks gospel but I have seen him anywhere from 15-25. I just can't see him dropping that far with teams ahead of us Det, Ari, Den etc.. having use for him.

[BrentMc11]

I am concerned GB is going to get either Goldman or my favorite...Malcolm Brown of Texas.  Both may be gone when we pick.

[backshoulderfade]

I am concerned GB is going to get either Goldman or my favorite...Malcolm Brown of Texas. Both may be gone when we pick.

Brown would be a stud. He is a nosr who is a legit pass rushing threat.

[BrentMc11]

Brown would be a stud. He is a nosr who is a legit pass rushing threat.

He is a run stuffer to me first...with some additional pass rushing skills.  If Art Jones is health, we would have 2 Art Jones's    Very similar in commanding double teams.  I agree with you!!

[backshoulderfade]

He is a run stuffer to me first...with some additional pass rushing skills. If Art Jones is health, we would have 2 Art Jones's Very similar in commanding double teams. I agree with you!!

Of course, as any nose should be. But it's something you don't get with an Eddie Goldman.

[BrentMc11]

Of course, as any nose should be. But it's something you don't get with an Eddie Goldman.

You did read that I wanted Brown, Right ????  

 

Check out my comment in Dustin's mock.  I want to see what you think.

[backshoulderfade]

You did read that I wanted Brown, Right ????

Check out my comment in Dustin's mock. I want to see what you think.

Yeh, just reinforcing!

Sure!

[krunk]

He is a run stuffer to me first...with some additional pass rushing skills.  If Art Jones is health, we would have 2 Art Jones's    Very similar in commanding double teams.  I agree with you!!

 

I like Brown a whole lot.  I'd be real satisfied if we picked him up.

[BrentMc11]

I like Brown a whole lot.  I'd be real satisfied if we picked him up.

I am afraid now that the Pack will swipe him up to replace Raji...GRRRRR!!  

[backshoulderfade]

I am afraid now that the Pack will swipe him up to replace Raji...GRRRRR!!

Good job they pick 30th ;)

[BrentMc11]

Good job they pick 30th ;)

My bad...I meant Ravens....although the Pack will take a big IMO.  Thanks for telling me.