Robert Ayers

Last Updated: March 24th, 2009
Managed By: Craig Strachan

School	Tennessee
Height	6 ' 3.4 "
Weight	272 lbs.
Speed	4.80 ( Combine )

Graduation Year	2009
Birth Date	9/6/1985
Jersey #	91
Current Position	DE
Projected Position	DE
CDS Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round	1
Member Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round	Not enough entries

Important Links

Tennessee's Profile for Robert Ayers

Stats

Season Year

Solo

Asst

TFL

Sacks

INTs

QBH

'05-'06

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'06-'07

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'07-'08

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'08-'09

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Overview

Ayers is a bit of a one-year wonder who was named as the most outstanding defensive player at the recent Senior Bowl. 32 1/2 arms,hands 9 7/8.

At the Combine he ran 4.80 and looked good in position drills, but was not among the leaders in any of the other drills.

LATE NOTE: At the Tennessee Pro Day he worked out as a LB as well as a DE in position drills, kept most of his Combine numbers and turned in a 4.46 short shuttle and a 7.07 3-cone.

Strengths

Has good size for a defensive end. Explosive edge rusher who plays with an intensity rare for his position. Also plays the run well. Causes constant problems for his OT. Can be looked at as a possible conversion guy (OLB). Position versatility and post-season workouts have endeared him to NFL scouts.

Weaknesses

Not a tremendously feared pass rusher because he has an inconsistent motor and he is not all that strong. Can be steered and redirected while charging. Probably only a 2 down lineman at the next level. Some character concerns remain regarding the possible reasons why he was not an impact performer prior to the 2008 SEC season. Good, but not great, size and size potential. Slightly overaged.

Projection

His impressive Senior Bowl performance will have seen him rise up to the mid-round range. Mike Mayock has him way over-rated now, and as a result he is very likely to be over-drafted.