Ohio State DE Tyquan Lewis’ could miss events at the 2018 NFL Combine due to the flu
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Out of eligibility, the next great Buckeye defender is ready for his chance to play in the NFL.
UPDATE: After missing out on getting his official measurements earlier today,
Ian Rapoport is reporting that the flu is spreading around the Combine, and it could keep Lewis from participating in the rest of the event, or at least the on-field workout portion. This makes two Buckeyes sidelined so far this week, with Billy Price
suffering a partially torn pec during the bench press on Thursday.
This is not good. The flu is going around the Combine and
#OSU DL Tyquan Lewis is among those who have it. He may not be able to participate in drills.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
March 3, 2018
One of the more experienced players out of Ohio State, defensive end
Tyquan Lewis stayed in Columbus for his last year of eligibility, despite graduating in Dec. 2016, because he was “hungry for more,”
according to Ohio State. He was among a
very deep DE rotation during the 2017 — thanks to youngsters like
Nick Bosa — but still managed to finish his collegiate career ranking No. 5 in program history in all-time sacks with 23.5.
His legacy with the Buckeyes also includes ranking No. 15 in career TFLs (36.5), No. 11 in TFL yards (176), and No. 7 in QB sack yards (147). The two-time team captain also won the Big Ten Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year award in 2016, and first-team All-Big Ten honors in both 2016 and 2017.
Lewis racked up such high stats thanks to his athletic ability and staying healthy. He suited up for the Scarlet and Gray in 55 games (good to tie for most games in school history) and also claimed 36 starts. He was a critical piece of stability for an Ohio State defense that both carries exceptional expectations and sees quite a bit of turnover thanks to the NFL-caliber talent.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Plays with adequate upfield charge as a rusher. Able to gain good ground up to the rush arc with his first two steps. Plays with good lean at the top of his rush to create momentum around the corner. Knee bend helps him flatten to the quarterback sharply once he gets around the edge. Has enough size to reduce inside and rush as a defensive tackle on passing downs. As interior rusher, can be too quick for some guards to handle. Plays with good hand strength and quickness. Gets hands into opponents early on. Has size and strength to set a firm edge against tight ends.
WEAKNESSES: Average athlete at the position. Movements can be somewhat segmented. Plays with too much wasted motion. Feet get heavy when asked to change direction suddenly. Gives up some positioning at the point of attack. Not a force against the run. Can be knocked off-balance by angle blocks and may struggle against powerful tackles. Lost playing time and production to teammate. Doesn’t show increased acceleration after his first two steps as a rusher. Doesn’t string rush moves together consistently.
Player schedule
- Day 1 (Thursday, Mar. 1): Travel, registration, hospital pre-exam, orientation, interviews
- Day 2 (Friday, Mar. 2): Measurements, medical exams, interviews
- Day 3 (Saturday, Mar. 3): Psychological testing, NFLPA meeting, media, bench press
- Day 4 (Sunday, Mar. 4): On-field workout and position drills
Measurements
FWIW,
#OhioState DE/LB Tyquan Lewis missed the early weigh-in this morning because he was still in medical check. He's going to be pushed back to a later group.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson)
March 2, 2018
