  Draft Watch: Defensive tackles  Discussion in 'Draft Zone'
started by Arch Stanton, Apr 16, 2006.    1. Arch Stanton
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tackles      By Dan Pompei     Sporting News      An analytical
look at the top defensive tackles in the 2006 draft:      1.
Haloti Ngata, Oregon, 6-4 1/8, 338. Is enormous with a rear end
as big as a billboard. Has rare power and can toss aside
blockers. Has a good first step. Can collapse the pocket.
Blockers can't budge him. Has good balance. Hits ball carriers
like a ton of bricks. Must be in a two-gap scheme or play nose
tackle in a 3-4. Weight could be an issue. Is raw and needs to
learn to use his hands. Isn't very explosive. Doesn't always
read as quickly as he should. Doesn't offer much pass rush; his
main value is on first and second down. Lacks change of
direction. Needs to play harder. Tends to wear down. Hasn't been
much of a playmaker. Plays too high