Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2020R6 · #197
DT· Round 6
John
Penisini.
Sickos Grade
46.7/100
DT· Round 6· Rugged nose tackle who clogs lanes with strength and anchor ability
John
Penisini.
Utah· 6'1"· 318 lb
R6 · #197 · DET
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
John Penisini would fit best in a defensive scheme that prioritizes a stout interior run defense, effectively utilizing his strength and leverage against gap-scheme run plays.
0-1 Tech DTNose tackle3-4 DE1-gap interior rusher
Best role
Penisini projects as a rotational run-stuffing defensive tackle in Year 1, with the ceiling to become a full-time starter who clogs interior gaps and demands double teams.
Wrong fit
He would be a poor fit in a wide-9 attacking front that prioritizes speed and agility over raw power and anchor ability.
His primary value is as a disruptor in the run game, showing limited upside as a pass rusher.
07Athletic testing
Height
6'1"
Weight
318 lb
Vertical
25.5"
Shuttle
4.93s
Bench
23
06Athletic profilevs. DT on Big Board
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- —s
- Vertical
- 25.5inp50
- Broad jump
- —in
- Three-cone
- —s
- Shuttle
- 4.93sp50
- Bench
- 23repp50
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Utah | — | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Utah | — | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | Utah | — | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 80 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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