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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2011Consensus #020
DE· Round 1

Adrian
Clayborn.

Adrian Clayborn
Sickos Grade
80.6/100
Pre-draft #20

Iowa official athletic logoIowa· 6'3"· 281 lb· 4.78s 40

R1 · #20 · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

Adrian Clayborn is best suited for a 4-3 defense that prioritizes strong, well-rounded defensive ends capable of setting the edge and generating interior pressure.

4-3 DEStrong-side DE5-technique DE
Best role

As a strong-side defensive end in a 4-3 alignment, Adrian Clayborn projects as a Day 1 starter with the ceiling to be a consistent playmaker against both the run and pass.

Wrong fit

He would be a poor fit as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 read-and-react system which would mitigate his strengths as a power rusher.

Clayborn possesses the size, strength, and motor to be an impactful and versatile defensive end in a traditional 4-3 scheme.

04The evaluation

Selected #20 overall in Round 1 of the 2011 NFL Draft by Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Iowa.

07Athletic testing
Height
6'3"
Weight
281 lb
40 yd
4.78s
Vertical
33"
Broad
9'5"
3-cone
7.30s
Shuttle
4.13s
06Athletic profilevs. DE on Big Board
40VERTBRD3CSHTLBNCH

— — — positional median (p50)

40 yd
4.78sp50
Vertical
33inp50
Broad jump
113inp50
Three-cone
7.30sp50
Shuttle
4.13sp50
Bench
rep
08College production

No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

10In hindsight

Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.

Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
10
Career AV
26

Adrian Clayborn played for the Buccaneers, Falcons, Patriots, and Browns over his ten-year career. He was a productive rotational defensive end and occasional starter, known for his pass-rushing ability.

Data note: No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

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