As many of you know, I spent my early years on the board scouting small school (FCS, D2, D3, NAIA) prospects. While that no longer has my full attention (scouting the "real" schools is more fun/useful), I still browse from time to time, catch the occasional game, etc. One player that I can no longer keep from you all is Urbana OLB Travis Brisco.
Stats
6'1" 236 lbs
2007
38 Tackles, 18 TFL, 13 sacks, 15 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF
2008
84 Tackles, 6.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 4 QBH, 1 FR
2009
110 Tackles, 27 TFL, 13 sacks, 14 QBH, 4 FF
2010
(7 games) 55 Tackles, 20 TFL, 12.5 sacks, 18 QBH, 5 FF
Just look at those numbers. 44.5 sacks and counting. 14 FFs and counting. 71.5 TFL and counting. The Texans sorely lack a pass rushing threat outside of Mario and Barwin (and who knows how he will recover), and Brisco could be that guy. Now, from the limited time that I have seen about him, he is not the most fluid in coverage. He is not asked to do it much, so I need to see more film to see if he has the ability. He is, however, incredibly gifted at rushing the passer. He has top notch acceleration (top 5 first step in the nation- any level), and certainly adequate strength.
Right now I have Brisco rated as a fringe 7th/UDFA type. I will keep you all updated on his progress throughout both the season and the draft season.
Stats
6'1" 236 lbs
2007
38 Tackles, 18 TFL, 13 sacks, 15 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF
2008
84 Tackles, 6.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 4 QBH, 1 FR
2009
110 Tackles, 27 TFL, 13 sacks, 14 QBH, 4 FF
2010
(7 games) 55 Tackles, 20 TFL, 12.5 sacks, 18 QBH, 5 FF
Just look at those numbers. 44.5 sacks and counting. 14 FFs and counting. 71.5 TFL and counting. The Texans sorely lack a pass rushing threat outside of Mario and Barwin (and who knows how he will recover), and Brisco could be that guy. Now, from the limited time that I have seen about him, he is not the most fluid in coverage. He is not asked to do it much, so I need to see more film to see if he has the ability. He is, however, incredibly gifted at rushing the passer. He has top notch acceleration (top 5 first step in the nation- any level), and certainly adequate strength.
Right now I have Brisco rated as a fringe 7th/UDFA type. I will keep you all updated on his progress throughout both the season and the draft season.