Phidarian Mathis, the Alabama DT, sits at No. 83 on the consensus board across 24 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 5% elite, 24% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Scheme-versatile wide body with long arms and solid technique at the point of attack.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He comes into the league ready for two-gapping duties.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Mathis is a Nick Saban-style run-plugger with powerful hands and a dense anchor.”
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“…Scheme-versatile wide body with long arms and solid technique at the point of attack. Mathis is a Nick Saban-style run-plugger with powerful hands and a dense anchor. He comes into the league ready for two-gapping duties. He's more effective against downhill rush attacks than move-blocking schemes, but he's more a piece of the front than a standout playmaker. He can push the pocket on early down passing plays but is…”
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