Aaron Donald: Finding the Best Fits for One of the Drafts Most Explosive Players

April 11, 2014   ·   Cian Fahey   ·   Jump to comments

A few years ago, the San Francisco 49ers selected outside linebacker Aldon Smith in the top 10 of the NFL draft. Smith was essentially just a pass-rusher during his rookie season, but he was a very effective pass-rusher who immediately proved worthy of his high selection.
Despite the difference in where they line up on the field, 2014 defensive tackle prospect out of Pittsburgh Aaron Donald will be looking at Smith as someone who has established the career path he will be hoping to follow.
Donald is considered an undersized interior defensive lineman. He is listed at 6'1" and 285 pounds.
The soon-to-be 23-year-old has rare skills and consistency as an interior pass-rusher, but he is not a well-refined, all-around player. He has some notable deficiencies against the run because of poor awareness and technique.
Because today's NFL is permeated by pass-happy offenses, nobody is complaining about the Smith selection after all this time. With that in mind, it's easy to f...

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