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  • May 3, 2019 at 9:17 pm #100914
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    Rams sign pass rusher Josh Carraway

    Rams sign Josh Carraway
    By: Cameron DaSilva | May 2, 2019 4:26 pm ET

    The Los Angeles Rams didn’t draft a single edge rusher last week, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t looking for help in that department. After waiving safety Blake Countess on Thursday, the Rams signed outside linebacker Josh Carraway to take his roster spot.

    Carraway was a seventh-round pick of the Titans in 2017 out of TCU. He was a two-time All-Big 12 selection with the Horned Frogs, recording 18 career sacks, 26.5 tackles for loss and one interception.

    He was waived by the Titans in October 2017, landing on the practice squad until December. He was released by Tennessee last September and was signed to the Redskins’ practice squad two months later.

    He’s a great athlete for being 6-foot-3, 242 pounds, running a 4.74 40-yard dash with 25 reps in the bench press at the combine two years ago. His 60-yard shuttle time of 11.71 seconds was among the best at his position.

    Carraway hasn’t produced anything in the NFL, suiting up for just one game in two seasons. He fits the mold of a 3-4 outside linebacker, though, so perhaps the Rams can find a way to get him on the field.

    Still, faces a tough challenge just to make the 53-man roster this year.

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    May 3, 2019 at 9:52 pm #100919
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    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/josh-carraway?id=2557883

    OVERVIEW

    It was a disappointing year for the Horned Frogs, barely making a bowl game with a mediocre six wins (one over FCS for South Dakota State). Carraway, however, earned his second straight first-team All-Big 12 nod by racking up 11 tackles for loss, including a team-leading eight sacks. He had similar numbers as a junior in 2015 (11.5 TFL, nine sacks, three forced fumbles) and was a part-time starter as a sophomore (33 tackles, five for loss, two sacks) as TCU went 23-3 over those two seasons. Carraway redshirted in 2013 due to depth in the team’s front seven, one year after playing in four games as a reserve.

    ANALYSIS

    STRENGTHS

    Outstanding athlete. Explosive with plenty of twitch. Has sudden, bouncy feet. Plus range as tackler. Possesses speed to win foot race down the line as a backside chaser when unblocked. Fluid hips and good acceleration to leverage wide, flowing runs to the sideline. Gets maximum arm extension when landing the early punch. Intriguing pass rusher. Has an NFL-level burst upfield. Flexibility creates ability to dip and corner the edge sharply. Has breathtaking closing burst to the quarterback as a rusher. Flashes of hand fighting provide hope for improvement. Transitioned from strong side to open side as a senior with no issues.

    WEAKNESSES

    Playing demeanor is too kind. Needs to inject some dog in his play. Lightweight at setting the edge. Gets jostled around far too easily to be trusted against the run. Needs to cut hands loose earlier in the rep and with more purpose. Content to ride on blocks rather than fight his way through them. Passive at point of attack and rarely imposes his will downhill. Technique and footwork seem random at times. Will have to learn how to take on blocks and stand his ground. Easily washed down by down blocks. Ragged, grab-and-drag tackler. Will need to find counter rush move to offset lack of play strength against redirect blocks around the arc.

    SOURCES TELL US

    “No, he’s not the toughest guy out there, but neither was Bruce Irvin when he came out. Do you remember that? I’m not saying he’s Irvin, but those players with pass-rush traits usually go higher than you expect them to. Coaches get paid to improve the technique. You can’t coach his speed.” — NFC director of personnel

    BOTTOM LINE

    Several boxes go unchecked for Carraway, but his outstanding athleticism and potential as an edge rusher will provide draft value. His instincts are a long way off and he lacks the functional strength and toughness at the point of attack that most teams require on the edge, but a big combine could heat his draft stock up. He will require patience and much more technique work, but he does possess NFL traits as a developmental prospect.

    -Lance Zierlein

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