Colts trade up to select DT David Parry
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The Indianapolis Colts have traded up to select defensive tackle David Parry out of Stanford in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Indianapolis traded its fifth-round pick (165th overall) and its seventh-round pick (244th overall) to the San Francisco 49ers for the 151th selection in order to choose Parry.
Parry will compete for a starting job on a below-average Colts' run defense.
David Parry Bio
Position: DT
School: Stanford
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 308 lbs.
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 5.38 sec |
| Bench Press | 34 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 29 inches |
| Broad Jump | 103 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | N/A |
| 20-yd Shuttle | N/A |
Strengths
- Excels at unlocking and discarding when ready to tackle. [NFL.com]
- Has the power to operate in a two-gap alignment and the short-area quickness to penetrate. [NFL.com]
- Impressive upper- and lower-body strength with a low center of gravity. [ESPN]
- Plays with a chip on his shoulder and shows a willingness to do the dirty work and help out linebackers by occupying blockers. [ESPN]
Weaknesses
- Suffered a lower-leg injury against Arizona State in 2014, causing him to miss Stanford's next game against Oregon State. Also dealt with an abdominal injury in 2013.
- Doesn't have the mass to anchor against double-teams on a regular basis. [ESPN]
- Inconsistent bull-rusher and doesn't consistently collapse the pocket. [ESPN]
- Lacks the length and vertical to consistently get hands in passing lanes. [ESPN]
- Overall foot speed is marginal and has difficulty changing directions quickly. [ESPN]