Corey Simon
DL | (6-1 3/4, 293, 4.8e) | Florida State by Pro Football Weekly Drafted by: Philadelphia, Pick 6, Round 1 , Overall 6

Notes: Originally signed with Georgia in 1995 but never enrolled and sat out the year as a transfer after going to Florida State. Played in three games in '96 before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury that required surgery. Saw extensive action in '97, when he had 37 tackles, six tackles for loss and two sacks. Won All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors in '98, when he had 65 stops, 16 tackles for loss, five sacks and five passes broken up. Missed spring practice in '99 with a shoulder injury, the third time in his FSU career he missed the spring with an injury. Came back in the fall with 84 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception and three passes broken up.

Positives: Has excellent intangibles. Hard worker who is receptive to coaching. Has a huge, powerful lower body which lets him play bigger than his size. Has exceptional athletic ability for size. Moves around like a linebacker and will drop into coverage at times. Has excellent movement skills and both explosive quickness and explosive strength. Very instinctive. Can come off blocks and find the ball quickly. Is a good power rusher who can push the pocket yet also has the speed to get wide. Very disruptive. Makes things happen and forces the offense's hand. Must be accounted for. At times will split the double team.

Negatives: Possible medical concerns. Has had five surgeries (two to each shoulder and one on his left knee) as well as a cervical neck sprain. Lacks great size and upper-body size and development. Does not have a sculptured body. On the short side.

Summary: The best interior defensive lineman in the draft if he gets a clean bill of health.

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