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By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 4
NFL Comparison
Sheldon Rankins
Overview
Wingo is a shade undersized, but his tape is fun to watch. He is compact and powerful, with the ability to separate and play off of lateral blocks quickly. He can be overcome by length or mass at times but is rarely dominated. He has first-step quickness and processing to beat blockers to erase their landmarks and is tremendously agile as a short-space tackler. Wingo has a hop-and-chop rush move typically seen from defensive ends and will be too athletic for some guards to handle as a pass rusher. Wingo could become an early backup as an even-front 3-technique but he has three down-potential and could eventually become a starter. Strengths
“He got injured and was supposed to be out for the year but came back in time to play in their bowl game, which shows you the kid’s football character.” - AFC regional scout
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 4
NFL Comparison
Sheldon Rankins
Overview
Wingo is a shade undersized, but his tape is fun to watch. He is compact and powerful, with the ability to separate and play off of lateral blocks quickly. He can be overcome by length or mass at times but is rarely dominated. He has first-step quickness and processing to beat blockers to erase their landmarks and is tremendously agile as a short-space tackler. Wingo has a hop-and-chop rush move typically seen from defensive ends and will be too athletic for some guards to handle as a pass rusher. Wingo could become an early backup as an even-front 3-technique but he has three down-potential and could eventually become a starter. Strengths
- Hustles to beat the blocker to the spot.
- Uses hands and power to work across lateral blocks.
- Good bend and base strength to challenge a downhill block.
- Above-average reactive athleticism with short-area quickness.
- Experience rushing off the edge expanded his skill set and process.
- Lateral quickness and leverage create rush wins into the pocket.
- Undersized and can be smothered by bigger blockers at times.
- Widened off the spot by angle blocks, allowing lane to grow.
- Punch-and-shed action at point of attack can be labored.
- Rush can become too straight-legged into contact.
- Longer guards can slow his upfield charge with early hands.
“He got injured and was supposed to be out for the year but came back in time to play in their bowl game, which shows you the kid’s football character.” - AFC regional scout
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