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Matt Henningsen NFL Draft Profile
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Matt Henningsen Scouting ReportMatt flashes an explosive burst. He can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. He has a closing burst when give a free lane. He has the frame to consider moving inside. He sacks and pressures are product of hustle. He gives effort on every play. Matt holds the point with length and strong upper body. He is athletic for his size, with light feet and smooth movement skills. He possesses a loose body to redirect momentum, bend and play with leverage. He gets a good initial jump. He usually is aggressive and active. He is a hard worker with toughness. Matt is aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. He is tenacious, tough, competitive and versatile. He has good not great quickness and change of direction ability. He chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. He is low, strong off the line.
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Areas for ImprovementMatt's quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. He is highly competitive and fierce, shwoing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop motor. He plays tall, lacks athleticism to breakd down against elusive ballcarriers. He does not change direction easily. He can be late off the snap. He misses tackles, even when he gets his hands on the ballcarrier. He needs to improve hand placement and technique. He lacks a stout anchor and can be redirected off the snap with an underwhelming base strength.
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Matt Henningsen Career at WisconsinHenningsen has played in 29 games with 16 starts at defensive end. He owns 58 total tackles, including 7.5 TFLs and 5.0 sacks. He has recovered 3 fumbles, including 2 for touchdowns. He was First-team all-state by Wisconsin Football Coaches Association, both as offensive lineman and defensive lineman. He redshirted his freshman season in 2017. As a redshirt freshman, he earned first letter, playing in all 13 games with 10 starts at defensive end. He made 32 tackles, including 2.5 TFLs and 1.0 sack and had 1 pass breakup. In 2020 campaign, he earned second letter, playing in all 14 games with 5 starts at defensive end and scored 2 touchdowns on fumble recoveries. He also recorded 24 total tackles, 5.0 TFLs and 4.0 sacks.
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Matt Henningsen NFL Draft Player ProfileMatt has the baseline to be a good role player. He has the strength with functional athleticism. His raw technique and hand placement can be improved but he will have to do it from likely the practice squad if he is signed. He has raw talent, but his motor and drive is impressive.
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