Player Bio
Wyatt was a four-star prospect from Decatur, Georgia, when he signed with the Bulldogs. He went to Hutchinson Community College in 2017 (30 tackles, 4.5 for loss with three sacks) to improve his grades before heading to Athens. Wyatt played in 12 games as a reserve in 2018 (19 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and played in 13 games with one start in 2019 (30 tackles, 1.5 for loss). He became a regular starter in 2020 (25 tackles, two for loss in 10 games) and burst onto the scene as a first-team All-SEC selection to lead the Bulldogs' national title run in 2021 (39 tackles, seven for loss with 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles in 14 starts). -- by Chad Reuter
Overview
Highly active defensive tackle with decent strength. Wyatt is made for movement and disruptions. He helped himself in 2021 with better tape both against the run and as a pass rusher. His lateral quickness is useful in beating zone blocks and in sliding across the front in a game-based pass rush. Wyatt has adequate strength but struggles to withstand a second blocker. The traits are average, but the effort is consistent and Wyatt should fit nicely as a rotational, gap-seeking three-technique with disruptive flashes.Strengths
- Initial punch lands with some pop.
- Lateral quickness beats move-blocker to the spot.
- Uses slip-rip for penetration into A-gap.
- Locates ball-carriers quickly when two-gapping.
- Hustles around the field looking to make a play.
- Shows urgency in locating a pass blocker's edge.
- Enough lower-body strength to plow through redirect blocks.
- Above-average change of direction inside pocket.
Weaknesses
- Length is below average.
- Average explosiveness into the neutral zone.
- Tendency to drop helmet into initial contact.
- Not enough sand to withstand down blocks.
- Average hand usage and shed quickness.
- Rush energy bogs down when stiff punches find him.
- Lack of length shows up in his rush.
- Doesn't have go-to moves for quick-rush wins.
