Quote:Tyson Hegeman-lu?

 

Try Big John Henderson without the chronic back problems.

 

Hageman is a defensive lineman similar to the "Doomsday Defense" style of players Tom Laundry coached in Dallas.

 

He is NOT a replacement, but a prospect with elite talent in his size group. He will fit right in with all the guys in the DL unit.

 

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For those with remaining questions, here's a little more from one of the most comprehensive evaluations of Hageman out there.

 

System Fit


The best fit for Hageman might be as a tackle in the 4-3. The reality is he can play both nose and the 3-tech and it might ultimately depend on what the other player a team has can do that determines his role. He might be slightly better suited for the nose simply because he of his bull in a china shop nature but his athleticism is intriguing for either spot. It really comes down to what a team wants and that might increase his value. He has the ability to line up in a power set with another nose and really clamp down on the run, but he can certainly provide help in obvious passing situations as part of a smaller, more athletic group.


Hageman will also be extremely attractive to teams that run a 3-4 as a 5-technique end. Because of his length and strength at the point of attack, he can be a dominating run defender in a 2-gap system while maintaining the athleticism to rush the passer from there. In addition, he can kick inside as a rush tackle at times.

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