2009 NFL Draft - Clint Sintim Scouting Report
by Clint Clearwater
NFL Draft Analyst


Prospect:  Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia
Ht: 6’3 Wt: 253 40: 4.80

Strengths: He has started in the last 37 games for the Cavaliers.  Great size.  Uses his hands well to throw away blockers.  Does an exceptional job at making the initial hit, locating the football and getting to it.  Can stand up blockers to see where the running back or quarterback is.  Does a great job of breaking down to see how the play is developing.  Good cover skills for an OLB with great awareness.  Good quickness.  He can deliver big hits and is an excellent pass rusher.  Can recognize plays.  He has great recovery.  Played in a 3-4 system in college, unlike most prospects

Weaknesses: Over-pursues sometimes and is juked out occasionally.  Does not have elite speed.  Does not know how to anticipate big hits which results in him being knocked back or out of the way.  Is not known to be a dirty player, however, during a contest between Virginia Tech in 2007 Sintim hit their quarterback after the play and was ejected from the contest.  He later apologized.       

Summary: Sintim is a tremendous pass rusher with the ability to drop back into coverage.  He recognizes plays well and is a decent tackler.  I really love his ability to stand up blockers and locate the football.  That is a great asset to a player.  The only downside I see in him is his inability to know when a big hit is coming and his trouble with over-pursuing.  His potential is amazing and his experience makes him a colossal prospect. 

Draft Projection: Late 1st - early 2nd round


Last updated - 3/23/09


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