Da'Shawn Hand, the Alabama EDGE, sits at No. 145 on the consensus board across 15 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 6% elite, 31% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “In 2014, Hand was considered the top-rated recruit in the nation but failed to find the production and accolades that were expected of him.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “While he possesses NFL size and ability, he hasn't always played with the fire or urgency we have come to expect from Alabama defenders.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-edge.
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“…In 2014, Hand was considered the top-rated recruit in the nation but failed to find the production and accolades that were expected of him. While he possesses NFL size and ability, he hasn't always played with the fire or urgency we have come to expect from Alabama defenders. Hand is a versatile defender who could be targeted as a base end who reduces inside on passing downs. He'll likely be drafted on Day 2 based on…”
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