Pre-Season Scouting Report – Denzel Perryman, ILB Miami(FL)
By Peter Smith
2014 Schedule
| Mon, Sep. 1 | at Louisville |
| Sat, Sept. 6 | vs. Florida A&M |
| Sat, Sept. 13 | vs. Arkansas State |
| Sat, Sept. 20 | at Nebraska |
| Sat, Sept. 27 | vs. Duke |
| Sat, Oct. 4 | at Georgia Tech |
| Sat, Oct. 11 | vs. Cincinnati |
| Thu, Oct. 23 | at Virginia Tech |
| Sat, Nov. 1 | vs. North Carolina |
| Sat, Nov. 15 | vs. Florida State |
| Sat, Nov. 22 | at Virginia |
| Sat, Nov. 29 | vs. Pittsburgh |
Notable Games
- Nebraska
In a game featuring two renowned college programs trying to get to being marquee programs, the Cornhuskers want to run the ball and have a talented back in Ameer Abdullah that should be a good matchup for Perryman.
- Florida State
The Seminoles sent a ton of players to the NFL Draft, but they are still going to be the top program in the ACC and this will be a measuring stick game for both Miami as a team but also for Perryman as a player. They have a good balance with Jameis Winston as a passer and backs like Karlos Williams.
- Virginia
The Cavaliers have a lot of young players growing up and their speed and ability to go out wide gave Perryman and the Hurricanes defense substantial difficulty last season despite the fact that they ultimately came out victorious. It might have been Perryman’s worst performance of the year.
System Fit
- 4-3 Middle Linebacker
There is no question that Perryman does his best work when he has a defensive line in front of him that can keep the offensive line occupied and allow him to fly around and make plays. Athletically, he has the tools to do the job and could potentially help a team on every down. This seems like the best situation for him, but he needs to improve to convince an NFL team they can play him there.
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- 4-3 Weak Side Linebacker
This is the position that Perryman started his career playing in college. He would be an asset in terms of making plays in space against the run, but so far, questions with his ability to make plays on the football could make this problematic for him on an every down basis.
- 3-4 Weak Inside Linebacker
The fact that Perryman is so hit or miss when it comes to taking on and shedding blocks makes this the most precarious situation for him. If he can get better or he goes to a team that can keep him clean, he would be in a great situation as far as the amount of ground he would need to cover and his potential impact on the blitz.
Draft Projection
Based on 2013 tape: Early Day 3 Pick
With improvement in key areas in 2014: Day 2 Pick
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