Virginia Tech's Profile for Jason Worilds

Jason Worilds came into his own during 2008 when he became a full-time starter, tallying 62 tackles including 18.5 for loss. He had 8 QB sacks as well. His 2009 season wasn't nearly as productive with only 49 tackles and 11 TFL (4.5 sacks), but he received increased attention and played with a nagging shoulder injury. Worilds had another year of eligibility remaining (took a medical redshirt in 2006), but chose to enter the draft early.

Worilds is a very explosive player, with outstanding get-off at the snap. He has surprising strength and power at the point of attack and adds a variety of effective pass-rush moves (swim, spin, club). Hard-working player who will pursue a play from behind and doesn't give up. As an edge rusher, he can flatten out and gain the edge even against long-armed and quick-footed tackles. Worilds is a sure tackler and changes direction very well for a man his size.

Undersized to continue at the DE position... may be better suited to move to OLB in a 30 front defense. Doesn't have much experience dropping into coverage, which would be necessary with a move to the second level. Despite his strength, he gets pushed around too much at the college level. Has an injury history to be aware of now.

Too exciting an athlete to fall into the final day of the draft. Worilds should excite a 3-4 team and go no later than the end of the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Your Projected NFL Draft Round: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Undrafted

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