NFL Draft Profile: Fabien Lovett, Defensive Lineman, Florida State Seminoles
Fabien Lovett
Florida State Seminoles
#0
Pos: iDL
Ht: 6030
Wt: 309
Hand: 1038
Arm: 3448
Wing: 8328
40: 5.25
DOB: 12/5/1999
Hometown: Vicksburg, MS
High School: Olive Branch
Eligibility: 2023
One-Liner:
A springy interior defender that provides adequate run support and plus pass rush.
Evaluation:
Lines up as a shade-1 technique, 2i, and 3 tech. Threatens pocket depth with significant interior push. Surprising get off that can startle linemen. Bullrush to break anchors. Heavy hands at the junction point, swiping and shedding with functional play strength. Quick swim that agitates guards and leaves him with clean looks at the quarterback. Team will run him on twists and games. Can hold up at the point of attack as a two-gapper. Not a consistent three-down player. Can be late to disengage or unable to, leaving creases for the back despite body positioning. Lovett is an intriguing prospect thanks to his cat quickness and ability to generate a pass rush from interior alignments. Teams will love the pocket push he provides as well as the ability to hold the point of attack. To help his draft positioning, winning consistently in All star game 1vs1’s, answering any conditioning questions, and testing well will be paramount.
Grade:
3rd Round
Background:
Born and raised in Olive Branch Missouri. Attended Olive Branch High School and was rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports. Began his college career at Mississippi State. Decided to redshirt his freshman year. As a redshirt freshman, started all thirteen games playing nose guard. Had nineteen tackles and one sack. Transferred to Florida State prior to the 2020 season. During his redshirt sophomore season, played in eight games and had fourteen tackles. Had a solid redshirt junior season, starting nine games and having twenty-eight tackles along with two sacks. Played in seven games as a senior and had ten tackles and one sack. Projected as a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
