Martez Wilson Scouting Report
Martez Wilson
Martez Wilson - Illinois (HT: 6-3¾ - WT: 250)
Combine 40: 4.49 - Position Rank: 4 of 32


Positives: Very productive in 2010 (112 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception)... Has good size to play inside in a 3-4 scheme, a little tall and not very compact, but appears to have a good amount of bulk, is experienced playing the inside linebacker position... Has very good speed... Does a good job keeping playside arm free when being blocked, flows to the ball when engaged by blockers and will make plays by slipping off blockers near the ball carrier... Was a top recruit coming out of high school, second-highest rated five-star DE behind 2010 fourth-round pick Everson Griffen... Is a smart player who understands the way the game works, had to adjust to a new system in 2009 and 2010... Long 34⅝" arms... Is a very physical player, uses body weight well when driving into blockers and making tackles in traffic... Is a good special teams performer, plays with intensity and has a lot of experience blocking punts... Appears to be a fairly versatile player, has experience at multiple linebacker positions, defensive end, in special teams and as a situational pass rusher.

Negatives: Can over-pursue and has some trouble changing directions when facing a shifty runner or quarterback with quick feet, needs to do a better job of breaking down against targets in the open field... Was suspended in for the last game of 2008 for violation of team rules... Suffered from a herniated disk in 2009 and missed most of the season after recovering from a stab wound a year earlier, health and durability may be a substantial question mark heading into the draft... Will miss a lot of tackles when going full speed, does not break down well and relies too much on momentum and upper-body strength to bring down ball carriers... Does not have an overwhelming motor, and often looks timid when scraping and taking pursuit angles across the field.

    Defense
Season Team   TOT SOL AST TFL SK FF INT BK TD
  223 102 121 20 9 4 1 1 0
2007 Illinois   29 15 14 3 2 0 0 0 0
2008 Illinois   73 38 35 3 1 0 0 0
2009 Illinois   9 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Illinois   112 47 65 11½ 4 3 1 1 0





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