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B.J. Raji Draft Profile

Apr 25, 2009 – 10:18 AM
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Chris Burke

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B.J. Raji, DT

    Selected:

  • College: Boston College
  • Age: 22
  • Height: 6-foot-2
  • Weight: 337 lbs.
  • 2008 Stats: 42 tackles (22 solo), 16 tackles for loss, 8 sacks




Scouting Report: Dominant force against the run, comparisons to Shaun Rogers are valid, except Raji's conditioning may be better. Spectacular burst off the line. Can anchor a 3-4 defense or slide over and be effective in a 4-3. Had academic and disciplinary issues at Boston College, missing games due to both. Average pass rusher. Won't chase anyone down.

2009 Outlook: Raji looks like a perfect fit for a team that runs a 3-4 alignment, as he's physically gifted enough to step in and stuff the run right away. A team in a 4-3 alignment, or a team hoping to rely on him for high sack numbers may need to work through some frustrating moments.

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