The Indianapolis Colts have selected defensive end Tarell Basham out of Ohio in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
The 6-foot-4, 269-pounder fills an immediate need for the Colts, as they struggled to rush the passer last season, finishing 19th in the league with just 33 sacks.
Basham was the MAC's defensive player of the year in 2016 after a season with 16 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks.
Tarell Basham Bio
Position: DE
School: Ohio
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 269 lbs.
Strengths
- Explosive off the line.
- Disciplined in run defense, rarely out of position, and has good play recognition.
- Consistent tackler and is skilled at making stops in the backfield (16 TFL in 2016).
- High motor. Fights through blocks and is adept at using his hands to best position himself against blockers.
- 2016 Mid-American Conference's Defensive Player of the Year
Weaknesses
- Needs to add more moves to his pass-rushing repertoire
- Played against below-average competition.
- Can sometimes miss out on sacks because of lack of bend.
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.70 sec |
| Bench Press | 15 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 31.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 19 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.27 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.35 sec |