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Sam Hubbard 

6'5

270 lbs

From Cincinnati 

35" inch vertical 

 

Hubbard intended on attending Notre Dame on a lacrosse scholarship before Urban Meyer showed up at Archbishop Moeller for a recruiting trip. Since that trip, the young man has added 70 pounds, transitioning from a safety that helped Moeller win back-to-back state titles to defensive end. Hubbard redshirted in 2013 as the team moved him again from linebacker to end as he continued to grow. He started for suspended starter Joey Bosa in the opener of the 2015 season, then came in as a reserve the rest of the season, earning Freshman All-American honors after posting 28 tackles, eight for loss, 6.5 sacks, an interception and a forced fumble. Once Bosa left to be the number three overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft (San Diego), Hubbard had the starting spot all to himself. He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection in 2016, racking up 46 stops, eight for loss, 3.5 sacks, and two pass break-ups. League coaches named Hubbard second-team all-conference the following year, starting eight of 14 games played, creating 13.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and two forced fumbles. Hubbard was a first-team Academic All-American as a sophomore (3.61 GPA in Finance).
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Hubbard will pass the eyeball test with his height, weight, and build, but he's missing the plus athleticism to take him over the top as a pass rusher. His tape is solid, but nothing jumps off the screen. Teams looking for a big time edge rusher won't get too excited by him, but he will appeal to defensive coordinators looking for guys with size and motor to plug into a blitz-heavy, twist-happy defense. Hubbard could become an early starter as a strong-side defensive end for a 4-3 defense.
Strengths
  • Plays with consistent pad level and good bend at point of attack
  • Attacks with square pads and a wide, balanced base
  • Sinks hips and braces up with arm extension when setting the edge
  • Possesses good football intelligence and is very aware
  • Quick to spot play-action
  • Has stick-and-move hands to punch and peek past the blocker to find the football
  • Motor takes him to plays that others will quit on
  • Always finds himself in tackle-ready position and usually finishes
  • Expert level hand fighter as pass rusher
  • Will throw three or four straight slaps and chops to prevent tackle from getting his punch locked in
  • Shows tackles a strong charge before unleashing an effective spin counter back inside
Weaknesses
  • More worker bee than twitchy athlete
  • Burst to the ball is just average
  • Doesn't get early wins at the point of attack
  • Pursuit speed is just average and he'll come up just short of the tackle at times
  • Can be a little tight when trying to corner and flatten as a pass rusher
  • Can be run up and past the quarterback
  • Arc-runner rather than move-maker as a rusher
  • Below average conversion of speed-to-power
Sources Tell Us

"I think he's going to end up being a good pro. He plays hard all the time. He just needs to add a little more muscle and find a go-to move that he can win with as a rusher and he'll be a consistent starter for years." -- NFC team director of college scouting
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SAM HUBBARD SELECTED BY CINCINNATI BENGALS WITH THE NO. 77 OVERALL PICK IN THE 2018 NFL DRAFT

By Dan Hope on April 27, 2018 at 9:55 pm @dan_hope
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Sam Hubbard is returning to his hometown.

While Hubbard's draft wait lasted longer than expected on Friday night, the Cincinnati Bengals selected the former Ohio State defensive end with the No. 77 overall pick in Friday's third round of the 2018 NFL draft, bringing Hubbard back to the city where he grew up.

Hubbard is the second Buckeye to be selected by the Bengals in this year's draft, joining Billy Price, who the Bengals selected with the No. 21 overall pick in Thursday's first round of the draft.

A three-year regular in Ohio State's defensive end rotation, Hubbard finished his Buckeyes career with 116 total tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss and 17 sacks. He is the second Ohio State defensive end in the last three years to be selected in the first two rounds of the draft, joining Joey Bosa, who was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the No. 3 overall pick in 2016.

A second-team All-Big Ten selection who had the fastest 3-cone drill time (6.84 seconds) among defensive linemen at the NFL Scouting Combine, Hubbard should contribute to the Bengals' pass-rush but could be most valuable as a first- and second-down defensive end because of his ability to set the edge and stop the run.

Hubbard is the fifth Ohio State player to be selected in this year's draft, joining Cleveland Browns first-round pick Denzel Ward (No. 4 overall), Price, Indianapolis Colts second-round pick Tyquan Lewis (No. 64 overall) and Miami Dolphins third-round pick Jerome Baker (No. 73 overall).

This story will be updated.

 

 

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2018-nfl-draft/2018/04/92747/sam-hubbard-selected-2018-nfl-draft

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Sam Hubbard taken No. 77 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft

Hey, did you know Hubbard was supposed to play lacrosse at Notre Dame?

By Matt Tamanini@BWWMatt  Apr 27, 2018, 9:54pm EDT
 

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One of three Buckeyes to forego a final year of collegiate eligibility at Ohio State this season, defensive lineman Sam Hubbard has been selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 77 overall pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.

 

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In his three years in Columbus, Hubbardamassed 116 tackles, including 13.5 for loss during his junior season. A second-team all Big Ten honoree, and a first-team Academic All-American in 2016, Hubbard’s journey to the NFL has been a unique (and oft told) story. Originally committed to Notre Dame’s lacrosse team, the Cincinnati native played safety in high school before making the jump to end in college.

Though a little undersized compared to other NFL DEs at 6’5, 265 pounds, his skill and experience compensate for the lack of size and top-shelf athleticism. Hubbard has been praised for the consistency of his play and technique, as well as his high football intelligence.

However, while his hand-fighting skills and strong rush help him against larger offensive linemen, his average speed and limited explosion off the line make him more of a grinder than transcendent talent.

That being typed, now that Hubbard has found his NFL home, due to his experience in Columbus, he has a chance to compete for a starting spot as a rookie.

Congrats to Sam, and good luck at the next level!

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2018/4/27/17275910/nfl-draft-results-2018-sam-hubbard-new-england-patriots-ohio-state

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