Scouting Profile: Florida State DT Eddie Goldman

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Eddie Goldman

Position: DT
School: Florida State
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 320 lbs.
Age: 22

Pro Day Results

Event Result
40-yd Dash 5.27 sec
Bench Press N/A
Vertical Jump 26 inches
Broad Jump N/A
3-Cone Drill 7.62 sec
20-yd Shuttle 4.87 sec

*40-yard dash time is unofficial, not electronically timed

Strengths

  • Goldman didn't compete at the combine, but he did impress reporters with his historical knowledge of the game.
  • Well-proportioned frame with broad shoulders and impressive upper-body strength.
  • Above-average athleticism and good lateral agility.
  • Effective bull rusher capable of pushing bigger interior linemen deep into the pocket.
  • Offers scheme versatility.
  • Able to locate the football quickly and latch onto the ball-carrier.
  • Comes off the ball low and plays with excellent knee bend and leverage.
  • Has the strength and power to dominate blockers at the point of attack.
  • Improved in each of his three seasons at Florida State, nearing doubling his tackle total from 2013 to 2014.

Weaknesses

  • As good as his bull rush is, Goldman can become overly dependent on it.
  • Has difficulty getting through gaps and lacks consistency as a pass-rusher. 
  • Slow to recognize cut blocks.
  • Pad level is too high at times.
  • Struggles to disengage from opponents.

NFL player comparison: Randy Starks

Goldman is slightly taller and heavier than Starks, but both play with good leverage and are capable of causing disruption at the point of attack. Like Starks, Goldman also played basketball and competed in track.

Ideal fit: New England Patriots

Goldman could be a good fit for the Patriots, as the team had some issues stopping the run last season and is in need of a replacement for longtime starting nose tackle Vince Wilfork. Goldman isn't exactly a pass-rush threat, but that's where 2014 first-round pick Dominique Easley comes in (provided he can stay healthy). 

Draft Projection: Round 1 (21-32)

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Scouting Profiles: Breaking down the top prospects in the 2015 NFL Draft

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Tap the links below to see a full scouting report for each player. 

Quarterbacks

Jameis Winston
Marcus Mariota
Garrett Grayson
Bryce Petty
Brett Hundley

Running Backs

Todd Gurley
Melvin Gordon
Ameer Abdullah
Jay Ajayi
Duke Johnson
T.J. Yeldon
Tevin Coleman

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Amari Cooper
Kevin White
DeVante Parker
Jaelen Strong
Maxx Williams
Dorial Green-Beckham
Breshad Perriman
Devin Funchess

Offensive Linemen

Brandon Scherff
Andrus Peat
Ereck Flowers
Cameron Erving

Defensive Linemen

Leonard Williams
Danny Shelton
Malcom Brown
Arik Armstead
Eddie Goldman

Edge Rushers/Linebackers

Dante Fowler Jr.
Randy Gregory
Vic Beasley
Shane Ray
Bud Dupree

Defensive Backs

Trae Waynes
Landon Collins

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