Matt Peart – New York Giants Roster Profile

PRO’S: Passes the eyeball test – huge man with excellent length. Large frame that looks like it could add more weight. Has a first punch that would knock the wind out of your sails. Doesn’t rest on his laurels and continues to attack the rusher with more heavy blows until he’s neutralised the threat. Savvy tackle who isn’t often hoodwinked and can sniff out disguised or secondary danger. Athleticism seems like an untapped resource – quick off the line of scrimmage, able to keep up with rushers and mirror nicely, and quick lateral mover or attacking the second level. High work ethic and valued locker room presence.

CON’S: Technique problems. Hand placement sloppy and he can be susceptible to inside moves. Wasted steps can sometimes make him slow into his set and be off balance as a result. Hips a little stiff but tape showed improvement as a senior. Pad level understandably high but also not aiding the leverage battle. Despite the size his play strength is a bit disappointing. Doesn’t drive defenders off the ball in the run game.

SIMON CARROLL: “Peart is a bit of an enigma. Four years as a starter at a school that has had it’s trouble establishing itself on the football field means he’s played a lot of lower-level competition and dominated even on his worst days. But stick on the UCF tape from this year or watch his Senior Bowl practices and he’s by no means out of place. It feels like we’ve only just scratched the surface of his potential”.