Jordan Tripp
Montana, SLB
Height: 6.3
Weight: 234
40yd: 4.67
Age: 23
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Stats |
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Year |
G |
Tak |
TFL |
Sak |
PBU |
INT |
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2009 |
15 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
2010 |
11 |
99 |
9 |
3.5 |
3 |
1 |
|
2011 |
3 |
18 |
1.5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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2012 |
11 |
95 |
13.5 |
5.5 |
2 |
1 |
|
2013 |
* |
100 |
* |
2 |
* |
3 |
*Stats not readily available online
Athleticism: C+
Is an adequate athlete, and does not particularly “wow” with his measurables. Has better range than his foot speed would indicate, owing to the fact that he moves very well laterally. Does not have great change of direction. Shows enough burst to make plays in front of him. Effort masks his deficiencies.
Power: C-
Is more tough than powerful. Shows willingness to go inside and do the dirty work, and does not shy away from many blocks. Has a long, lean build and does not show much ability to anchor against FCS players. Capable of outworking and outfighting opponents on the block, but can get engulfed a bit too easily at times. Has the capacity to become a very good run defender with strength gains.
Technique: C-
Is not the most physical tackler. While he can deliver some pop, generally does not follow through with his hips on contact, and looks more to throw the ballcarrier to the ground than to deliver a knockout shot. Too much of an arm tackler and is not quite a sure thing. Adept at stripping the ball, and has a number of forced fumbles and recoveries.
Third-Down: D+
Was used a Swiss Army knife type with the Grizzlies, and has experience doing a little of everything. While lacking exceptional traits, he has the ability to drop into short zones, and play as a QB spy. Lacks the burst and power of an edge rusher. Needs to improve his eyes and route recognition in coverage.
Intangibles: A-
High effort, high instincts player. High character player with a strong collegiate lineage. Was a four-year starter on a perennial FCS Championship contender. Wore the coveted #37 jersey at Montana for his final two seasons. Played in the 2009 FCS Championship game. Missed most of the 2011 season with a shoulder injury.
Red Flags: Level of Competition, Minor Durability Concerns
Bottom Line: While many view Tripp as a second day pick, based on what I saw on tape I feel he is more of a mid-Day Three type. Tripp lacks the tools to be much more than a tackler and will likely pile up a lot of meaningless tackle stats, which might go over well with fans, but will likely be a guy a team is always looking to replace. The kind of player that you want to succeed, and whose talent will always fall short of that mark. Best fit could be as a special teams ace.
Comparison: Tank Carder
Grade: 7.4 (5th Round)
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