Quintayvious Hutchins Draft Grade | Round 7, Pick 31 | FanVerdicts

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EDGE · Premium Position

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Scouting Report

Big Board Rank: #194 · Day 3 Sleeper

Quintayvious Hutchins represents the epitome of a developmental edge rusher who climbed his way into draft consideration through steady improvement over three seasons at Boston College. Initially a three-star recruit who committed to BC over MAC schools, Hutchins transformed his body and skill set from a 230-pound linebacker into a 260-pound edge defender capable of winning with technique and motor. His production peaked as a senior with 8.5 sacks after managing just 2.5 across his first two seasons. While he lacks elite measurables, Hutchins compensates with relentless effort, surprisingly fluid hips for his frame, and the ability to convert speed to power effectively. His ceiling is limited by average length and athleticism, but his floor is solid due to character, work ethic, and special teams prowess.

Strengths

+Outstanding motor and effort level - pursues plays sideline to sideline and never takes a snap off, consistently arriving as cleanup man on running plays

+Fluid hip mobility allows him to bend the edge and flatten to the quarterback despite adequate length, showing surprising flexibility for his frame

+Effective hand usage with a quick swipe move that catches tackles off-guard, timing his punch well to create separation

+Converts speed to power efficiently with a bull rush that can collapse the pocket when he builds momentum on his initial rush

+Excellent special teams coverage ability with the range and tackling technique to be an immediate four-phase contributor

+Strong football IQ and pre-snap recognition - rarely fooled by misdirection or play-action, maintains rush lane discipline

+Reliable run defender who sets the edge consistently and shows no hesitation attacking downhill against pulling guards

+High character makeup with strong work ethic and leadership qualities that teammates gravitate toward in the locker room

+Physical tackler who wraps up reliably and rarely allows runners to break his initial contact or slip away

+Shows creativity in pass rush with occasional spin moves and arm-over techniques that suggest coachability and adaptability

Weaknesses

-Limited arm length and wingspan restrict his ability to disengage from longer, more athletic offensive tackles at the next level

Average burst and acceleration off the snap allow tackles to recover and re-establish position even when beaten initially

NFL Comparison: Carl Lawson

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