Peria Jerry
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive Tackle

Ole Miss


College Position: Defensive Tackle
School: Ole Miss
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 290
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Late First
Overall Rank: 29
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive Tackle (1)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1st round with the #24 pick.
Jerry fills an immediate need at defensive tackle. Not as big as most a typical Mike Smith DT but still an effective pick.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

A%20quick%2Cinstinctive%20and%20athletic%20interior%20penetrator.%20%20Known%20for%20his%20ability%20to%20get%20into%20opposing%20backfields%20and%20make%20plays.%20One%20of%20the%20better%20interior%20pass%20rushers%20in%20the%20draft.%20Has%20great%20quickness%20off%20the%20line.%20%20Strong%20lower%20body%20allows%20him%20to%20anchor%20against%20the%20run.%20%20Hard%20work%20who%20plays%20with%20passion%20and%20excellent%20awareness.%20%20Has%20performed%20a%20high%20level%20against%20top%20competition%20in%20the%20SEC.%20%20Finally%20started%20getting%20the%20recognition%20he%20deserves%20on%20the%20vastly%20improved%20Rebel%20team.%20%20An%20ideal%20fit%20for%20a%20one%20gap%20Tampa%202%20system.

Weaknesses

A%20tad%20undersized%20for%20a%20top%20talent.%20%20Not%20strong%20enough%20or%20big%20enough%20to%20beat%20double%20teams.%20%20Has%20some%20injury%20concerns.%20A%20good%20player%20but%20will%20need%20to%20find%20the%20right%20system%20to%20reach%20his%20potential.%20%20May%20be%20a%20system%20player.

News

2010 Intersite NFL Mock Draft - Mar 16 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: NFC South - May 11 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
Dan Wernery Plays GM for 32 teams: Where do I draft a WR? - Mar 18 (Dan Wernery)
Seattle Trades Julian Peterson to Lions for Cory Redding: The Draft Effect - Mar 14 (Chris Maier)
Dan Wernery Plays GM for 32 teams: Where do I draft a DT or 3-4 DE? - Mar 10 (Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Defense: Studs and Duds - Jan 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: South - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Cotton Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 30 (Dan Wernery)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: Red Raiders Upset Longhorns With Defense Setting the Tone, Leap To 2nd in the - Nov 5 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: Upsets Abound As Conference Play Begins - Sep 30 (Chris Maier)
2009 Draft: Top 10 DT Prospects - Jun 26 (Dan Wernery)