Damien Shanklin

A prototype modern defensive end verified at 6-foot-4.5, pushing 230 pounds entering his senior season, with ideal length measurements. In addition to his elite physical tools, Shanklin exhibits an explosive first step off of the line of scrimmage along with promising knee bend and hip flexibility. Plays with strong hands at the point of attack and can disengage quickly to chase down ball carriers. Effort level should never be an issue, owns a hot motor and will pursue the football with fanatical determination. Has displayed the ability to win with both speed and power out on the outside. Bends better than most his size and can find leverage while running the arc. Could be utilized in a variety of different roles along the line of scrimmage depending on how his body matures, primarily worked as a 7- or 9-technique in high school. Projects as a multi-year impact player at the Power Four level with the physical clay to be molded into an early-round NFL Draft pick.