Biography Jerel Worthy Defensive Tackle Michigan State #99 Junior Redshirt
Pros
Physical Ability: Jerel Worthy has great, but not elite physical ability.
Size: Worthy has good size at 6 foot 3 310 pounds for a defensive tackle.
Pass Rusher: Worthy is a pass rusher who is capable of winning line of scrimmage battles.
Run Stuffing Ability: Jerel Worthy can push defenders backwards by using his run s
Burst Off the Edge: Worthy has good burst off the edge. He has the ability to execute a good first step.
Cons
Durability: Worthy seems like he fatigues easily at times. Worthy left the game for a brief period after getting pancaked by Kevin Zeitler last week against Wisconsin.
Awareness: Worthy needs to improve his awareness when it comes to reading blocking schemes.
Learning Rate: Worthy learns plays at an average rate.
Football IQ: Worthy could improve his football IQ.
Intangibles: Worthy could have better intangibles as a player. I feel like his intangibles are inconsistent at times.
Production: Jerel Worthy’s production has dipped a bit from 2010 to 2011.
Potential: Worthy could be a good rotational defensive tackle. I cannot see him starting on Sundays.
