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Devontay Love-Taylor NFL Draft Profile
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Devontay Love-Taylor Scouting ReportDevontay's best asset is his strength and disposition as a run blocker. He gives a strong initial punch. He plays with good leverage bends at the knees. He shows the ability to roll his hips into the defender and drive him off the line of scrimmage. He has above average footbal smarts and general intelligence. He plays with a nasty streak. He has good character and work ethic. Devontay's height, length and athletic build are prototypical for the position that helps the tackle from having to overextend to block outside rushers. He sells trap blocks and can turn to seal. He is fluid getting to and adjust at the second level. He is big athlete with good bulk and a filled out frame. He stays balanced and does not overextend in pass protection. He stays disciplined with good bend and leverage.
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Areas for ImprovementLove-Taylor attacks when necessary, though he won't consistently dominate and can lose balance overextending. He flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area. He is a short area blocker with limited range and does not consistently get to the second level. He will play undisciplined at times, especially in space. He lacks a finishing attitude. Love-Taylor will punch at smaller defenders instead of latching on. He has very raw technique, playing with inconsistent hand placement fails to sustain blocks. He will pop upright off the snap and needs to stay balanced to avoid the habit of lunging. He bends at the waist and loses leverage at times. He also has a tendency to lunge and lean too far when flustered. He is not an elite quick twitch blocker and he is out quicked by quicker defenders.
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Devontay Love-Taylor Career at Florida StateDevontay Love-Taylor was named to the Tampa Bay Times All-Tampa Bay Team as an honorable mention in 2015. He Earned First-Team All-Pasco County recognition and Participated in Inaugural Pasco County All-Star Game…Registered 32 total tackles (23 solo) with 10 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, while causing six fumbles for Mitchell High School under Head Coach Andy Schmitz. He led the Mustangs to a 9-2 record, earning a berth in the Class 6A playoffs…Also a member of the Mustangs’ basketball team, averaging 5.7 points-per-game and 5.5 rebounds-per-contest. Love-Taylor enrolled at Florida International but did not compete, he redshirted during the 2016 season. Devontay appeared in 32 games with 16 starts at Florida International. He earned honorable mention All-Conference USA recognition in 2019 after helping FIU rank sixth nationally in fewest sacks allowed with 1.08 per game…started all 13 games, helping lead Panthers to six wins and Camellia Bowl appearance. Devontay started first seven games before injury at Florida State. He was recipient of Don Powell Award. He was a Seminole Scholar. He showcased versatility by starting two game at right tackle, one at right guard and four at left tackle.
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Devontay Love-Taylor NFL Draft Player ProfileDevontay a versatile offensive lineman has ability to supplant on the interior position at the next level. He plays with a nasty streak and is a gritty run blocker. He will have to improve his hand placement and footwork as a pass blocker but he has shown continuous improvement over the course of his collegiate career.
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