In addition to all the aforementioned traits that translate well to winning in pass-rush situations, Rumph had an absurd 31.6% pass rush win-rate, which was the best in the nation, per Pro Football Focus. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Designed and Developed by Livings Digital, This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Chris Rumph II (born October 19, 1998) is an American college football outside linebacker and defensive end for the Duke Blue Devils. Then, when you have excellent hands and explosiveness like this, it is tough to prepare for as an offensive lineman. He's retaining what he's been taught. If there is such thing as a “matchup nightmare” on defense, Rumph might just be it. "I've reminded my players that they don't need to feel like their scholarship is threatened if they feel too uncomfortable to play. I think the first and foremost thought has to be the safety of your players and the people that are involved,", Cutcliffe told Packer and Durham on the ACC Network. The guard oversets trying to prepare for Rumph’s athleticism, gets caught flat-footed, and Rumph swims right by him to register a tackle for a loss. "Chris Rumph came in to what we thought he was going to be out of high school," Cutcliffe explained. First off, are his hands. I have no idea why he is not talked about more among the best of the best. He played a lot of football for Clemson.". He's had a personal coach at home and he's gained almost twenty pounds of muscle. Clemson quarterback transfer Chase Brice stepped foot on Duke's campus yesterday for the first time since taking his official visit in January. He's an extremely competitive young man and he does have a lot of experience. He comes into every play with a plan and sticks to that. The offensive lineman has pretty positioning here if he can initiate contact with Rumph. This is what is so scary about Rumph. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The second important attribute has to be natural athleticism. The Duke Athletics Department has already sent that message out to every athlete for them not to worry about losing a scholarship. He shows that off well here as he sells the vertical arc on this pass rush as he takes advantage of the offensive tackle setting far outside for his get off. Such is life even for those in the Power Five conferences. If Rumph does not put his hands up to try and bat this down, he may have a sack here. If I had a staff member come up to me (and expressed discomfort) we would find a way to let them work remotely.