The Dallas Cowboys have long clamored for a game-changing three-technique along the defensive line. An interior defensive lineman who can be serviceable against the run, but more importantly rush the passer with wreckless abandon. The Cowboys have taken steps to address this position with their draft selections of Neville Gallimore and Osa Odighizuwa. The latter gave the team some flashes in his rookie year tallying two sacks, six tackles for loss, and 11 QB hits. In two years Gallimore has provided just seven tackles for loss and six QB hits.
Oklahoma defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey could be the answer to the equation. Choosing the Sooners over offers from Alabama, LSU, Baylor and Texas, Winfrey first attended Iowa Western Community College. While there, he simply became ESPN’s No. 1 ranked JUCO prospect in 2020. An intimidating presence, Winfrey leans into the reputation, as he’s been seen with Michael Myers thigh pads on occasion, letting the opposing offense know they’re in for a horror-movie experience on gameday. What exactly does that entail? A look at the film of another of Dallas’ 30 visitors is in order.
Measurables and Stats
Listed Height: 6-foot-4
Listed Weight: 290 pounds
Jersey Number: 8
Stats (2021): 12 solo tackles, 23 total tackles
Impact Plays (2021): 11 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble
Film Study Information:
Games Watched: West Virginia (2021), Texas (2021), Baylor (2021), Oklahoma State (2021)
Best Game: West Virginia (2021)
Worst Game: Baylor (2021)
Physical Skills Evaluation:
Explosiveness: Incredibly explosive off the snap, if often the first one among the defensive line to engage the offensive lineman. Has flashes of being able to time up the opponents snap count and he becomes incredibly disruptive.
Pad Level/Leverage: Understands leverage and uses it to his advantage. Maintains the philosophy that low man wins. Consistently has his pads lower than the offensive lineman’s. Able to leverage himself against double teams and split…