Let’s dissect the possible candidates. As a result, teams would run the ball more often against them, thus limiting Clayborn’s opportunities to get after opposing quarterbacks – his greatest asset. In Green’s place came Byron Bell, who did a better job at fending off Clayborn, but he still surrendered a sack and two hurries while trying to do so. In turn, you may be rewarded by drafting Clayborn higher than he is actually ranked, especially if you play in a dynasty league, where we have him ranked as the #21 DE in our IDP dynasty rankings. In a dominant performance against a struggling offensive line, Clowney ended the day with one hit and seven hurries to go with two tackles for a loss in the run game. He ended the game with 12 quarterback pressures, which included six sacks. His performance also earned a pass-rushing grade of 99.9, the highest grade possible, making him one of just six players to achieve this feat since PFF started grading games back in 2006. While this certainly complements his current 2012 “sleeper” status, it is by no means the lone factor. Beasley has been a highly divisive player since draft day, and his career has not changed that one bit. I’m not simply saying that Clayborn is a good sleeper pick for 2012, because I believe many people already view him as that. Despite being the starter, he fails to beat blocking consistently. Atlanta’s game against Minnesota is still on for Sunday for the moment. In the last 12 years, only four defensive players have achieved an overall game grade of 99.9, and Clayborn’s dominant Week 10 performance is more than deserving of the honor, as he single-handedly brought the Cowboys passing attack to a standstill. Those are some impressive numbers and suggest Clayborn should be getting more snaps. Nov 12, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) celebrates a sack with nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He lucked into a sack due to a fluky scramble that is not repeatable. Additionally, he graded out positively with PFF as both a run defender and pass rusher (+5.1 and +2.6 respectfully). 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2021 draft class. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Beasley highlights PFF’s overvalued list behind only Bud Dupree, another 2015 pass rusher who failed to produce consistently. With McCoy returning at full strength in 2012, expect his presence to provide a boost in Clayborn’s performance, and therefore fantasy value as well. PFFELO Ratings are PFF’s NFL power rankings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. He ended the game with 12 quarterback pressures, which included six sacks. Not sure if they account for missed penalties. We’ve been here before with Beasley. The old saying goes, “defense wins championships.” While that saying may not be absolute in its certainty, it is undoubtedly true that a great defense can elevate a mediocre offense all the way to the playoffs and beyond, and in today’s NFL, a great defense is almost always headlined by the elite play of an edge defender. PFF's Player Props Tool reveals betting opportunities within player prop markets. Clayborn’s 99.9 game grade is near perfect and is one of the all-time great performances of the PFF era, to date. During the contest, Clayborn played almost exclusively as a pass-rusher, with 33 of his 40 snaps coming via the pass-rush, and it was in those situations where he produced a performance for the ages. Falcons defense vs. Vikings offense: who wins this matchup? Adrian Clayborn produced the top game grade of the season across all positions in the Atlanta Falcons Week 10 defeat of the Dallas Cowboys. Unlock NFL Player Grades, Fantasy & NFL Draft, Unlock Premium Stats, PFF Greenline & DFS, Unlock College Player Grades and Preview Magazine, Unlock NCAA Premium Stats & PFF Greenline NCAA. Falcons move to virtual work Thursday after confirmed COVID-19 case for assistant coach. With a late surge to end his rookie season, expect Clayborn to pick up … 2017 Best Games: QB | RB | WR | TE | OL | EDGE | DI | LB | CB | S. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 2 Jerry Hughes vs. MIA (Week 17) – 95.6 overall grade. He had 9 sacks but was rarely around the quarterback outside of those plays. 5 Jadeveon Clowney vs. SEA (Week 8) – 94.8 overall grade. Clayborn, on the other hand, typically stays in the 3 to 4 sack range. No. The top-five edge defenders with 200 or more pass-rushing snaps in pass-rush win rate were J.J. Watt (25.3%), Myles Garrett (25.0%), Joey Bosa (22.9%), Za’Darius Smith (21.2%) and Clayborn (21.1%). Throughout the game, Bosa was almost unblockable and proceeded to produce seven total pressures, which included two sacks. Before seeing a slightly decreased role in the last two games of the season, Clayborn went on a streak of 5 games in which he recorded a sack, and throughout that stretch also managed a combined 21 total pressures. The analysis matches perfectly with the eye test. Here is his second sack of the game, which came against backup left tackle Chaz Green. Atlanta Falcons head coaching search: Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy. PFF predictions and real time spread, moneyline and over/under lines for each NCAA game. Even that Ryan Fitzpatrick Adrian Clayborn was nothing short of dominant against the Cowboys. You know where that intro is headed. pic.twitter.com/UkHCbGb0CE, — Mark Chichester (@chichester_mark) February 28, 2018. Beasley disappears too often and for long stretches. PFF provides an example sack from the Eagles game where Beasley is easily blocked well outside of the pocket, but Carson Wentz unknowingly scrambles right into his path. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. What I am saying, however, is that several variables have fallen into place which has altered Clayborn’s “sleeper” status – factors beyond the matter of Clayborn having a great rookie season. How did it go all wrong in a matter of three years? Adrian Clayborn: Pos: DL, Career: 113 G, 2 TD, Falcons/Buccaneers/.. 2011-2020, born MO 1988 Every Sports Reference Social Media Account Site Last Updated: Sunday, October 4, 6:45AM Question, Comment NFL and PFF player stats for Cleveland Browns ED Adrian Clayborn on Pro Football Focus. Should Beasley clearly be the better player? Lawrence produced two stops against the run but was at his best in the pass-rush, where he tallied one hit and six quarterback hurries. With the arrival of star wide receiver Vincent Jackson, all-pro guard Carl Nicks, and rookie running back Doug Martin, expect the Bucs’ offense to be much more formidable in 2012. First and foremost, He played the majority of his rookie season without the Buccaneers’ best defensive linemen, Gerald McCoy, playing next to him. Falcons shutdown facility after one assistant coach tests positive, Injury report: Falcons estimate who would’ve participated Thursday, Falcons vs Vikings: Offensive and defensive stats comparison for Week 6. With such poor offensive production last season, The Buccaneers often found themselves playing from behind. Teams should be on the lookout for a player that has a chance to repeat their high sack numbers and shy away from those that were highly inconsistent. This table illustrates what his season totals would have looked like if he had produced at that level all season: Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the major offensive overhaul that Tampa Bay endured this off-season could have a drastic influence on Clayborn’s 2012 performance. No. PFF: Vic Beasley overrated, Adrian Clayborn underrated in 2020 free agency The analytics site tells us not to overvalue sacks in this year’s free agent pass rushers. However, while it was by far his best performance of the year, it wasn’t his only strong showing, as he ended 10 of his 18 games this year with a game grade of at least 75.0 or higher. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Create winning NFL Daily Fantasy Sports with PFF’s DFS Lineup Optimizer. Despite struggling against the run at times (grading out at -5.5) he made up for that with a +14.5 pass rush rating – the same as Jason Pierre-Paul. No. PFF took a look at both Falcons pass rushers heading into free agency, and you can probably guess where Vic Beasley and Adrian Clayborn land. Moreover, Clayborn compiled five of his eight sacks and half of his total quarterback pressures in the last 7 games of the season. Clayborn ended a masterful pass-rushing performance with a pass-rush productivity (the PFF metric that measures pressure produced on a per snap basis with weighting towards sacks) of 28.8, the highest single-game rating of the season among edge defenders with at least 20 pass-rushing snaps. The analytics site tells us not to overvalue sacks in this year’s free agent pass rushers. Not trying to be snarky, just a possible answer. I have never seen PFF give a player a grade lower than 20.0. Adrian Clayborn was nothing short of dominant against the Cowboys. Following a stellar rookie season that included 23 solo tackles, eight sacks, 50 total QB pressures and three forced fumbles, Clayborn has certainly made a name for himself as an up-and-coming 4-3 defensive end. He is and has always been an underrated player on the Falcons defensive line, and his inability to pad his stat sheet should make him a good value. Currently, is IDP ADP rank has him as the 22nd DE being taken. If the Bucs can put more points on the board and keep games close, opposing teams will have to pass more often, playing right into Clayborn’s strength as a pass rusher. A new chapter will begin for the Falcons following this season. Maybe the fact he grabbed Dak's face mask twice. Clayborn ended the year ranked 19th among edge defenders with an overall grade of 85.5, making him one of the highest-graded free agent edge defenders in this year’s free agency class. He played college football for the University of Iowa, and earned consensus All-American honors. IDP Sophomore Spotlight Series – Adrian Clayborn | Von Miller. Before seeing a slightly decreased role in the last two games of the season, Clayborn went on a streak of 5 games in which he recorded a sack, and throughout that stretch also managed a combined 21 total pressures. 3 Joey Bosa vs. DEN (Week 7) – 95.3 overall grade. In the Falcons’ Super Bowl season back in 2016, his 16 sacks led the NFL, but he ranked just 42nd among edge defenders in pass-rush win rate (13.5%) and 37th in pressure rate (12.6%).... he is one of just six players at the position [in 2019] with 300 or more pass-rushing snaps and a pass-rush win rate below 10%. The fan confidence arrow is pointing up after Falcons make big changes. pic.twitter.com/UkHCbGb0CE — Mark Chichester (@chichester_mark) February 28, 2018 Clayborn’s six sacks almost single-handedly shut down the Cowboys passing attack. As a result, drafting Clayborn a bit higher than his rank (currently going on average as the 215th pick in our mocks) is he low-risk, high reward move, especially if no one on the board really catches your eye. A strong rookie campaign can instill great feelings of optimism amongst players, coaches, and fantasy owners alike.

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