Here's a rundown of what I've had to say about Florida State DE JAMAL REYNOLDS since the beginning of the college-football season.
March 21
Proven outside pass-rusher, figuring to be a quality selection if he drops past the middle of the first round.
Feb. 28
Clubs know he can rush the passer, but the concern is how effective Reynolds will be when it comes to holding up at the point of attack versus the run.
Feb. 7
Causes a great deal of concern for opposing offensive line coaches due to his proven skill level as an edge pass rusher.
Jan.12
Very consistent, effective, outside pass-rusher for the Seminoles. At 255 pounds, he isn't physically imposing, but he brings a tenacious ability to get to the quarterback.
Jan. 4
Lacks imposing size, but he's quick off the ball, closes with a burst and has a great deal of power in his pass rush.
Dec. 31
Lacks imposing size at 6-foot-3, 255 pounds, but he's a natural pass rusher who forces offensive line coaches to account for him on every snap. However, I wouldn't necessarily to expect every personnel department in the NFL to agree that he deserves such an elite grade.
Dec. 7
There were a few games this year where the opposition contained his outside pass-rush ability. He also checks in at only 255 pounds.
Nov. 22
The opposition knows going in that they have to account for Reynolds on every snap. That was the case against Florida, when he faced constant double-teaming, finishing with just one tackle.
Nov. 15
With Wake Forest doubling Reynolds on every snap and also running the option away from him, he recorded four tackles and one stop behind the line of scrimmage. This week against Florida, Reynolds will be provided with the national spotlight to showcase his exceptional outside pass rush skills.
Nov. 8
The main headliner on an FSU defense that is loaded with talent. This past week against Clemson, Reynolds finished with two stops behind the line of scrimmage and one QB sack.
Nov. 1
In the Seminoles' rout of N.C. State, Reynolds battled through constant double teaming, recording three tackles and one sack. After being hampered by minor knee and hand injurie early on, Reynolds was back at 100 percent physically.
Oct. 26
In three of the next four weeks, the Seminoles will be tested. They face N.C. State on the road, host Clemson and square off against the rapidly improving Florida Gators to close out the regular season. Reynolds, who registered three tackles last week against Virginia, will be counted on to provide a steady pass rush off the edge.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down the quality at the top of the draft.
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