I'm seeing a trend of you making some accurate observations and I enjoy reading them. Keep up the quality work.
Yes, I have film review on Oliver here, judging him snap after snap. Coolie knows it. The work is my own
They hype around Oliver was too much.
Reality is setting in.
He's a short and light DT who isn't very scheme flexible.
1 ) He can't play NT in the NFL
2 ) He's too short for 4-3 DE and not quick enough around the edge.
3 ) He's not big enough for a 3-4 DE.
Let's be clear, he's a 3 technique type of DT, who is an average the best pass rusher. He's clearly not a wide nine guy.
I'm calling it now, his arms are shorter than desired too, which means professional offensive lineman, not the guys he beat for sacks at Navy or Eastern Carolina will keep him at bay, or overpower him as they have oh, about 40-50 pounds on him.
College centers or guards ( most of whom would not start in a power five conference ) can push Oliver backward, clearing out holes. I have pointed this out on film. What can better college players do?!
Oliver has just 3 sacks for the year. 5.5 being his best mark for a season. Ho-hum. Oliver gets lots of chances to rush the QB with 4 men on the line. He's just not very good at it.
Oh sure, an undersized defensive lineman who isn't a pass rusher is what every team wants high in the draft. NOT. Oliver has the hustle and shed to his game, but I wonder how much of that production is due that competition he plays. We'll see in time.