Eastern Kentucky DE Noah Spence a talented, but tricky prospect to evaluate
by Matt Barbato | Sun, Feb 21st 1:09pm EST
There's no doubt Eastern Kentucky defensive end Noah Spence has talent. He displayed it during an impressive 2015 season when he recorded 11.5 sacks. But, Spence does carry some off-field baggage. He was dismissed from Ohio State in 2014 after failing several drug tests because of an issue with Ecstasy. He eventually received treatment and has not had any problems since. Spence tore it up at EKU, but a limited sample size against Division 1 opponents muddles the value of Spence's production. He can play both defensive end and move outside as an edge rusher. He has a natural first step and the quickness to blow by blockers. He will need to develop in coverage, especially if he's drafted by a 3-4 team. (CBS Sports)
Fantasy Impact:
Spence has the talent to become an outstanding edge rusher at the next level. The draft evaluation process will certainly dig into his past and teams will have to deem his talent is worth the risk. Spence could become an excellent fantasy option in IDP formats as a sack machine if he can continue to improve. The upside is certainly there.
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