Derrick Harvey

Last Updated: April 17th, 2008
Managed By: Jeff West

School	Florida
Height	6 ' 4.5 "
Weight	269 lbs.
Speed	4.80 ( Combine )

Graduation Year	2008
Birth Date	11/9/1986
Jersey #	91
Current Position	DE
Projected Position	DE
CDS Projected 2008 NFL Draft Round	1
Member Projected 2008 NFL Draft Round	Not enough entries

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Stats

Season Year	GP	GS	Solo	Asst	TT	TFL	Sacks	FF	FR	INTs	PD	QBH
'05-'06	9	0	6	1	7	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	1	---
'06-'07	14	1	24	11	35	13.0	11.0	1	3	0	0	---
'07-'08	13	13	31	18	49	17.0	8.5	1	0	0	5	---
'08-'09	Early	Entry	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Overview

Derrick Harvey has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2008 NFL Draft after receiving a first round projection from the NFL Advisory Committee. He's been a very productive defensive end for Florida for the past two years and shows the potential to be an excellent pass rusher at the next level. He has been compared to former Gator DEs Jevon Kearse and Jarvis Moss because of his size, quickness, and speed.

Strengths

Overall, he's a better prospect than Jarvis Moss (who was selected in the first round by Denver in 2007). He can play the 4-3 rush end or even bulk up to play the 3-4 end (he has the frame to handle it). He has a good first step and can quickly gain the edge against the tackles. He can drop his shoulder to turn the corner and get to the QB. He has an impressive wingspan and can still be disruptive even when he's unable to get to the QB. As a run defender, he's not particularly stout at the LOS, but he shows good ability to track the RB down the line and has good pursuit skills.

Weaknesses

Like most players coming out of college, he'll need to continue to add functional strength for the next level. He'll need to be stronger at the point of attack against the run. He has trouble disengaging from blocks once he's tied up. While he's quick, he lacks the elite explosiveness that Jarvis Moss possessed at Florida. He's gotten by with speed and athleticism at Florida, but in the NFL he'll need to develop some more pass-rush moves and learn to use his hands better.

Projection

Harvey is gaining interest as a possible top 10 pick after only Chris Long and Vernon Gholston at the DE position. Look for him to contribute immediately as a 4-3 rush end.

Member Ratings

User: Philly93
Date/Time: 02/27/2008 - 1:00AM EST
Predicted Round: Round 1

hope the Eagles get him

User: joenix
Date/Time: 06/4/2007 - 7:42PM EDT
Predicted Round: Round 1

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