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Albert Haynesworth
SELECTED BY TAMPA BAY , ROUND 1, PICK 15, OVERALL PICK 15
DT | (6-5, 320, 5.1) | Tennessee
By Pro Football WeeklyNotes: High school All-American and a super blue-chip recruit. Lettered as a true freshman in 1999 and again in 2000, but he did not start either year. Started 10-of-12 games in '01 and was a second-team All-Southeastern Conference pick by The Associated Press. Had 11 stops, including two for loss, in '99; 19-2 and 3 1/2 sacks in '00; and 36-11 1/2-1 1/2 in '01.Positives: Massive frame and size and a great body. Tremendous athlete for his size. Has a great upside if he will pay the price. Very quick off the ball and explosive when he plays at a good pad level. Can be overpowering and dominating inside. No one man can block him when he is motivated and uses good technique. Played much harder in '01 than he ever had before.Negatives: Immature and needs to be pushed at times. Can't be relied upon. Is not a hard worker or self-starter. Takes too many downs off. Will get too upright and lean on the offensive linemen when he gets tired at times. Does not play nasty very often.Summary: The type of player who could make your draft or break your heart. Could be the best defensive tackle in the draft and the best defensive lineman from Tennessee since Reggie White if he stays focused and works hard.* Player biographies are provided by Pro Football Weekly.
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