Quentin Groves SELECTED BY: Jacksonville Jaguars Round 2(21)

SI Grade 4.09 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Full-time starter the past two seasons after seeing extensive playing time during his freshman and sophomore campaigns. Senior-year totals included 38/7/3 when he missed two games with a right foot injury. Registered 37/12/9.5 the previous season. All-Conference selection after his junior and senior campaigns.

POSITIVES: Explosive athlete who makes a lot of plays up the field. Quickly gets off the snap with a good first step, fast off the edge, and shows speed moving in every direction. Rarely off his feet, plays with great balance, and flashes on the scene. Immediately alters his angle of attack or changes direction on a dime and loses no momentum. Breaks down well playing with good pad level, effectively uses his hands to protect himself, and slides off blocks laterally. Relentless in pursuit of the ball-carrier and creates a lot of havoc.

NEGATIVES: Stiff pedaling in reverse and looked out of place when used at outside linebacker when he returned from his injury. Slow getting off blocks and handled by a single opponent.

ANALYSIS: Groves is a disruptive defender who consistently makes plays in the opponent's backfield. He possesses outstanding size/speed numbers and if he ever learns to elevate his game and consistently play at a high level he could be an All-Pro player in the NFL.