Nov 15, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Vic Beasley (3) in action against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Falcons spent their first-round pick, No. 8 overall and defensive end Vic Beasley. In his four seasons at Clemson, Beasley totaled 52.5 tackles for loss, 33 sacks, 29 quarterback pressures, 11 pass breakups, seven forced fumbles, two recovered fumbles and two touchdowns in 1,421 snaps over 48 games (25 starts).
He’s No. 1 in school history in sacks, fourth in tackles for loss and tied for seventh in forced fumbles. He is also a two-time first-team All-American and two-time first-team All-ACC selection. His 33 career sacks have him at No. 1 of all the pass-rushers in the 2015 draft class.This Bednarik, Lombardi and Hendricks Award finalist in 2014 He was selected as ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2014. He runs a 4.5 40, has a 40-inch vertical leap and benched pressed 225 pounds 35 times. Playing football, he’s an xplosive athlete who’s always first off the snap and an edge bender who can torque hips and shoulders to turn corner.
Has ankle flexion to dip around corner at difficult angles to makes him even more difficult to block. He can change directions, burst to target and has a spin move that leaves tackles right where hey stand. His athletic ability makes him okay to drop in coverage and play in space as a Leo in the elephant scheme the Falcons employ too.
He will be impactful right away like he’s supposed to be!
He’s No. 1 in school history in sacks, fourth in tackles for loss and tied for seventh in forced fumbles. He is also a two-time first-team All-American and two-time first-team All-ACC selection. His 33 career sacks have him at No. 1 of all the pass-rushers in the 2015 draft class.This Bednarik, Lombardi and Hendricks Award finalist in 2014 He was selected as ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2014. He runs a 4.5 40, has a 40-inch vertical leap and benched pressed 225 pounds 35 times. Playing football, he’s an xplosive athlete who’s always first off the snap and an edge bender who can torque hips and shoulders to turn corner.