Changing the Scheme

With the constant changes in coaching that have occurred in this, to this point, short off-season there are a few things that will be inevitable. The first is that with new coaches come new schemes an philosophies. Along with a change in those things comes changes in recruiting in order to fit those schemes and philosophies. This current idea is never more evident than at the University of Georgia, where a new defensive coordinator means a new 3-4 defense. The thing is some players fit this scheme, while others will have to adjust.

Well because of the changes UGA will begin to recruit slightly different, especially when it comes to the defensive lineman and linebackers. That being said one player that could end up getting a few more looks because of the changes is Grady Jarrett out of Conyers, GA. The 6'1 275lbs. potential nose tackle fits the 3-4 scheme perfectly. Now Jarrett isn't just a big stump. Grady has tremendous explosion and leverage to defeat blockers at the point of attack. Grady also has an extremely high motor and is constantly running to the ball causing big hits from behind.

Grady must get accustomed to more double teams and learn to absorb and take on the blocks in order to free up the linebackers. The key will be that he must always demand a double team. Grady does have to get used to the position because of playing more as an end in high school. Regardless, this 2011 player could end up being a great find for the new home teams system on defense. Check out his video below and see if you can see him as the future of the 3-4 defense.