JOHN FRANK
DL | (6-3 3/4, 280, 4.8) | Utah
by Pro Football Weekly Drafted by: Philadelphia, Pick 12, Round 6 , Overall 178

Notes: Signed with the Utes in 1992 but before attending a class went to Spain on his church mission. Returned in '95 and was rusty, so he redshirted. Had 13 stops in '96. Started four games in '97, including the last two, and had 19 tackles and four sacks. Was an all-Western Athletic Conference defensive end in '98, when he had 36 stops, 10 sacks and eight other tackles for loss. Named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year in '99, when he had 58 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Also picked off a pass. Frank has played rugby and tennis and is an accomplished musician and singer.

Positives: Has excellent work ethic and competitiveness. Is strong for his size, with a 440-pound bench press. Also has good lower-body explosion. Has vertical-jumped a team-best 37.4 inches. Has good quickness and speed. Can play with strength and leverage when he keeps his pads low. Can also jump up and bat passes down. Improved dramatically every year in college.

Negatives: Has great workout numbers but does not really play to them. Is not as big and powerful as scouts want an inside player to be. Overaged. Will turn 26 in July.

Summary: A late-maturing, big-effort player who has pretty good ability, great workout numbers and a burning desire to be the best he can be.

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