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Hakell Garrett NFL Draft Profile
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Hakell Garrett Scouting ReportStanding at 6'2", weighing in at 300 pounds Garrett the graduate senior defensive tackle offers some impressive athletic ability. He has an excellent first step, possessiong explosiveness beyond his size. His athletic ability along with solid lateral agility he is a dangerous gap penetrator. He displays good examples of clean footwork and hand techniqu to fight his way effortlessly into the backfield. He also displays excellent competitive toughness. Haskell has a hot running motor where he plays to the whistle chasing players downfield. He possesses impressive strength, and he displays a decent bull rush. His strength is evident when tackling, as he is routinely able to wrap up and force his man to the ground. |
Areas for ImprovementHis height is a little on the small side. As a result, his versatility at the college level may not translate to the NFL. He will likely be considered a pure 3-technique by the league, decreasing his value compared to other more versatile defensive linemen. Garrett appears to be lacking some length in his arms. This becomes evident when tasked with shedding blocks. He isn’t routinely able to disengage from contact, removing him from the play. |
Hakell Garrett Career at Ohio StateEven when you’ve had such an accomplished high school career, the leap up to college football can be an overwhelming one. A large proportion of even the most talented players see minimal game time in their first year or redshirt. At a program like Ohio State — where there is a constant stream of DL talent — taking a redshirt as a freshman is especially common. Not for Garrett. The young DT made an impression on coach Meyer early on. Meyer told 247 Sports before the start of the 2017 season, “He’s going to play. That’s unusual for an [freshman] interior D-lineman, but he’s really impressive right now.” Garrett played in eight games as a true freshman. Although his production wasn’t prolific — 3 tackles across games against Maryland and Rutgers — his performances earned him a more significant role for 2018. The Ohio State DT played in 14 games for the Buckeyes in his sophomore season, making 7 tackles and logging a pass breakup against Nebraska. Despite playing in fewer games during the 2019 season, Garrett’s production increased. He registered 10 tackles and ate up double teams to allow other players to make plays. Nevertheless, he made boxscore contributions himself, with a first career tackle for loss against Miami (OH) in a game where he set a career-high 4 tackles. |
Hakell Garrett NFL Draft Player ProfileThen came that night in August. According to reports, Garrett encountered a couple arguing. When he told the man to stop fighting the woman, a gun was drawn, and Garrett was shot in the face. Miraculously, the bullet passed through his cheeks, avoiding any severe damage. Unbelievably, he was out of the hospital less than two days later — and on October 24, he lined up for the Buckeyes in their season opener. Despite the Buckeyes playing just eight games in the shortened season, Garrett had a breakout year. In that first game since being shot, he secured his first career sack. The senior DT earned his second sack of the season against Northwestern. Haskell later notched a pick-six in a walkover win against Michigan State. As Ohio State came up just short of a national championship, Garrett amassed 20 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, registering at least 2 tackles in all but one game. The Ohio State DT earned third-team All-Big Ten recognition from the conferences’ coaches. Furthermore, multiple media outlets adorned Garrett with All-American honors. Following his senior season success, it was anticipated he’d follow fellow Ohio State DT Tommy Togiai to the NFL Draft. However, in returning for another season, Garrett has the potential to elevate his stock ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft dramatically. |
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