You as a coach or GM can't predict what a player will do in the future. All you have to go by is what they did in the past (and hope they produce for you) and Babin looked pretty damn good on paper with Western Michigan, made All American, set school records in sacks, etc.
Prospect Profiles
Jason Babin
Position: Defensive End
College: Western Michigan
Height: 6-2
Weight: 260
Hometown: Paw Paw, Mich.
Analysis | Agility | High School | Personal
OVERVIEW
Outstanding pass rusher and two-time All-American who is one of the fastest down linemen in the game of football
The former high school state wrestling champion also excels on special teams, using his excellent leaping ability to block three punts during his career
The Defensive Hard Hat Award winner also saw time on offense the last two years, blocking in the Power-I formation
Started 25 of 47 games for the Broncos, recording 299 tackles (202 solos) with 38 sacks for minus-188 yards, 75 stops for losses of 283 yards, 43 quarterback pressures, eight forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two pass deflections and three receptions for 35 yards (11.7 avg)
His 38 sacks topped the old school career-record of 34 by Joel Smeenge (1986-89) and his 75 stops behind the line of scrimmage broke Smeenge's previous WMU record of 66.
ANALYSIS
Positives: Has good body structure with a thick chest, broad shoulders and developing thighs and calves
Leader by example who needs to be accounted for by the opponent
Plays with pain, practices hard and has outstanding character off the field
Has good short-area quickness and acceleration, quickly locating the ball
Shows above-average lateral agility and good effort in his pursuit to the ball
Effective wrap-up tackler who stays low in his pads and drives hard with his legs to rock the ball carriers back
Very effective edge rusher who uses his hands well to grab and maintain position
Has good flexibility and knee bend to get down the line of scrimmage
Has the sudden burst to close on the quarterback and inside run plays.
Negatives: Timed speed is deceptive, as the player shed 20 pounds before his workout and generally plays in the 280-pound range
Not as explosive when he's at his playing weight
Shows strength against the run, but does not split the double team or neutralize blockers when engaging in head-up action
Weight-room strength does not translate to the football field (would rather elude than take on the blocker)
Uses his hands well, but is not a hit-and-shed type
Best pass rushing off the edge, as he would rather not take on and defeat the offensive tackle or tight end (tries to throw rather than use shed moves to disengage).
AGILITY TESTS
Timed at 4.69 in the 40-yard dash
460-pound bench press
540-pound squat
383-pound power clean
405-pound incline press
34-inch vertical jump
9-foot-8 broad jump
4.03 in the 20-yard shuttle
33 1/8-inch arm length
9 7/8-inch hands
Right-handed.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Paw Paw (Mich.) High, playing football for coach Dave Warmack
Named All-Kalamazoo Valley Association first-team choice
Missed most of the 1998 season after breaking his leg in the season opener
Two-time team Defensive MVP
State wrestling champion.
PERSONAL
Criminal Justice major
Born May 24, 1980 in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Resides in Paw Paw, Mich.
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