Jamaar Jarrett 6'5" 265
DE, Arizona State
Rankings: 26th-ranked defensive end by Pro Football Weekly. Graded as slightly better than 50-50 to make an NFL roster or practice squad. Priority free agent grade.
NFLDraftScout: 34th-ranked DE, #439 player overall, free-agent grade.
Biography/honors:
2011: Started all 13 games. 35 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles. Honorable mention all-Pac 12.
2010: Played in 12 games, starting 6. 40 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks. Honorable mention all-Pac 10.
2009: Played in 10 games. 16 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, one pass knockdown.
2008: Played in 11 games. 9 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack.
Major: interdisciplinary studies in sociology and psychology.
Injuries:
2012: Did not run 3-cone drill at Combine due to a strained right hamstring.
NFL Combine stats: (defensive end averages in parentheses)
5.02 40 (4.85 average - Jarrett had a bottom-five time)
30” vertical jump (33” average - Jarrett's jump was worst by a DE at the Combine)
9'6" broad jump (9'6")
DNP 3-cone drill (7.18)
4.34 20-yard shuttle (4.39)
21 bench press (25 average - Jarrett in bottom five again)
Jarrett ran a 4.92 at ASU's pro day but had glacial times in the 3-cone (7.96) and 20-yard shuttle (4.76?) that would have been worst and 3rd-worst at the Combine. Bad hamstring? Bad stopwatch? Really can't say.
Positives: Has nice "length" and a quick first step. Good body control. Collapses inside to stop the run and shows ability to beat tackles with power. Good in pursuit with good range. Can make plays outside the box. Solid, wrap-up tackler. Has upside as a pass-rusher and possibly as an outside linebacker. Cited for his work in the offseason strength and conditioning program. Very coachable and plays with a good motor.
Negatives: Tested positive for marijuana use at the Combine. Had one of the poorest showings at the Combine at his position. Stiff, slow-footed, not explosive or exceptionally strong. Average-at-best agility and counter moves. Gets too stiff and too upright coming off the ball. Gets washed out at the point of attack. Needs to improve his hand use and doesn't always keep his feet moving. Has only been a part-time starter. Productivity dropped as a senior despite more starts. Has not demonstrated a professional approach to the game.
Then, there's my comments in RamBlog on Jarrett's performance at the Combine: Wow. Was out-of-balance every single drill and looked as fluid as a box of rocks. Poor balance, no smoothness at all. Practically fell down on drills that shouldn’t be challenges to one’s balance. He played like he’d either just come from a wine tasting, or had an inner-ear infection. Maybe both.
In light of that, not very surprising to hear he tested positive for something.
Compares to: Eric Moore.
Fun Facts: He may not quite be Jason Pierre-Paul, but Jamaar can do a standing backflip in full pads.
RamView: RamView's only guess for Jamaar Jarrett is that the Rams could consider stashing him on the practice squad if he shows promise in camp. I really can't see the reason he was invited. Far from exceptional athletically, not a very remarkable college career, has great practice habits but not the personal judgment to match. Hard to see him anywhere but the back of the line during d-line drills. Jarrett had better get his act together quickly and make a very quick, very strong impression when he gets into camp.
Chance of making roster: 15%.
Sources: Pro Football Weekly 2012 Draft Guide, CBS Sports, Arizona State athletics
Photo: Pro Football Weekly
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