From Prep to Pro!, EST 2001


  Draft Scout by Conference









  The Flames, in addition to boasting the nation's No. 7 pass defense (166.4 yards per game), also rank seventh nationally in third-down defense. Opponents have converted on 18 of 65 third-down chances through five games, and the number drastically drops to 4 of 36 when facing 7 yards or longer to gain. "We talk about coverage and the rush going hand-in-hand and you look at the ability for us to not have to play a lot of pressure," Liberty safeties coach Corey Batoon said. "We've been rushing four [defenders] a lot of times and not having to devote five into the charge. The job that we're doing up front in terms of disrupting quarterbacks with just bringing four has really led to our ability to play some zones and some max drop situations and really put the passing game in our favor."

Liberty's defensive front has thrived on third downs this season. The group has recorded 11 of its 16 sacks on third down, and nine of those sacks have come when opponents need to gain 7 yards or more. "Our D-line is outstanding," Liberty safety JaVon Scruggs (Appomattox) said. "Those two edge rushers in Durrell Johnson and TreShaun Clark, those guys are big, scary guys that the tackles don't like to really see because they're easily faster than any O-lineman that we're facing." Johnson is tied for third in the nation with six sacks and five of those have come on third down. Clark has added another 2.5 sacks on third down. "They're good up front, there's no doubt about that," Kubik said. - Lynchburg News and Advance


rSr/2023 DE Durrell JohnsonLiberty
News Source: Lynchburg News and Advance



 Draft Scout College Football Player News






 BACK TO TOP

 Draft Scout Weekly



** Buy Draft Scout Data Direct **

(20+ Years of Scouting List Excel Spreadsheets, Everything Online PLUS)

 Draft Scout Archives


** 2010-2022 Draft Scout Archives **

(Yearly Player Data Exports, Testing Numbers & More)

 Support Draft Scout

The Database Engine for NFLDraftScout.com, Draft Scout is being repurposed...Support the Future Development of ScoutNation.com...

 

 Draft Scout Future

100% Dedicated and Never Done
80% Innovated
45% Hidden
35% Built

Synergization







Twitter: Draft Scout | JBScouting | Rob Rang | Draft Scout @ Rokfin FB | Rob Rang @ Rokfin FB
  Facebook | Draft Scout Evolve | Player News | Buy Draft Scout Weekly | Contact

Coming Soon...Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

Draft Scout is an Independent Contractor, Currently Outsourcing Non-Exclusive Scalable Content
Brian Hitterman, NFL Draft Scout/Draft Scout Database Creator, Contact: brianhitterman@msn.com