Troy Melean – OG/DT

Offensive Scouting Report

Troy comes across as an O-line prospect who is going to line up, work to do the right things and in the process try and dish out some punishment. He is an offensive guard who shows valuable versatility by also taking reps at defensive tackle. As a guard he has excellent size with a lengthy frame that looks capable of supporting more good mass with time in a college weight program and he should be able to easily play well over 290- 300 pounds. He displays good flexibility working out of a three-point stance. He is a physical and productive run blocker. He flashes the ability to fire out low, gain leverage and get good hip roll on contact. When he does that, he can easily drive a defender off the ball. He has good placement, he also does a good job of getting hands on. He moves well and is agile enough to be productive blocking in space and he takes advantage of good angles. He shows nastiness as a blocker and looks to finish opponents when he can. He is a good pass blocker who works to try and execute good technique. He sets quickly, kicks back with good balance and is able to “pound the post” and recover when rushers try and come inside. He plays with good bend and can anchor. He displays the ability to deliver a punch and works to re-route his hands to gain position. Troy is simply a great player who is going to go hard, work to cover his bases, and battle to get the job done. He is capable of doing just that — getting the job done.

Defensive Scouting Report

Troy is an active and tough player in the trenches. Overall good size. Gets in attacking stance and can be explosive. He displays the ability to fire out low and play with leverage. He is able to quickly get under blockers pads and generate good power from his lower body and hold his ground and be stout at the point of attack. He brings his hands and flashes the ability to be active with them. He plays with good pad level and shows good power in his lower body. He moves well and displays the ability to come across the line and stay square and work laterally in a short area as well as be able to get flat and work down the line and is very active between the tackles. He is a solid tackler and displays a good motor. As a pass rusher he can create pressure with a good get-off. Troy displays the needed tools to be a tough and productive defensive tackle at the college level.