Miami Dolphins Draft Matt Roth, DE From Iowa

By Hugo Guzman  |   Saturday, April 23, 2005  |  Comments( 0 )

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Matt Roth began his career at linebacker but moved to defensive end as a sophomore in 2002 and was a fulltime starter from that point on. Roth developed into one of the top playmaking defensive linemen in the country as a junior in 2003, when he finished with 51 total tackles, 16 for loss and 12 sacks. He had another 49 tackles, 15 TFL and eight sacks as a senior in 2004. Despite facing constant double teams as a senior in 2004, Roth's production did not dip. Roth is a tenacious player with adequate size, good strength and an outstanding motor. He is tough and active versus the run, and he has excellent instincts and closing quickness as a pass rusher. Roth's lack of top-end speed and his occasional loss of temper could have caused him to slip more than some might have thought. However, he is still a solid pick for an aging defense.
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