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2 |
*Bjoern Werner |
DE |
1 |
Florida State |
Jr |
6032 |
266 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Raw pass rush freak with
unlimited upside as an all-around player.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.78. Combine - Forty: 4.83. Ten:
1.66. Reps:25. VJ: 31.0. BJ: 9-3.
Pro Day
(Brandt) -
He kept everything he did at the combine. He looked
outstanding in the positional drills. Werner is a very, very
good athlete.
PFW Audibles -
"...Bjoern Werner is Brian
Kerrigan. That's who he is."
Based on NFLDraftScouts –
Top 5 prospect. Good get-off
quickness and bend to beat blockers off the snap. Natural
instincts and upside makes him an attractive pass-rushing
prospect. Still developing, with a high ceiling, but already
shows outstanding football awareness, reading the
ballcarrier and batting down passes at the LOS. Strong hands
to win the edge and get around blockers, using his body
strength and feet to flatten to the pocket. Can improve
chase skills vs. run. Still raw, (took up football at the
age of 15). Compared to Chris Long - Both have a combination
of quickness and strength and a nonstop motor to
consistently bring pressure off the edge |
4 |
*Damontre Moore |
DE |
2 |
Texas A&M |
Jr |
6044 |
250 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Similar build to Werner, -
slightly slower but more well-rounded. Low Bench Press Score
a concern. Still has technique
and consistency issues to clean up.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.83.
Combine - Forty: 4.95. Ten: 1.69. Reps: 12. VJ: 35.5.
BJ: 10-2.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Moore had a
solid work out, performing as both a linebacker and
defensive end at the pro day. He ran the short shuttle in
4.37 seconds and had 19 lifts of 225 pounds on the bench
press, but was unable to continue due to a sore right leg.
PFW Audibles -
"...is explosively talented but he's a mess off the field.
There is no structure in his life. He beats to his own
drum."
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Lean, lanky build with plenty of room for additional muscle
mass. Quick first step off the snap. Long, strong arms and
uses his hands well to defeat blocks. Generates impressive
speed off the edge, including a late burst to close. Good
flexibility to dip under the tackle's reach with long arms
to keep his opponent from grabbing hold of him. Lines up in
a variety of spots / capable of beating defenders with both
his quickness and bull rush – uses a complimentary spin move
to slip inside or outside. Improved strength as a run
defender. Generally does a nice job of sealing off the edge
and keep ing contain.. Locates the ball well and pursues
with passion. Closes on the ballcarrier quickly with good
drag down strength. Rips away at the ball
when he can. Uses hands to get into passing (& kicking)
windows ( blocking two kicks in 2012). Surprising
awareness, lateral
agility and straight-line speed when asked to drop back into
coverage.
Inconsistent get-off at the snap
/lacks elite explosiveness.Work in progress getting his
hands up as a pass defender (only two pass breakups in
2012). Tends to let his pad level get too high in run
support and can be knocked back off the ball. Makes a
disproportionate number of his tackles five yards downfield
due to his hustle /not the consistently dominant defender
his statistics might indicate. Compared with John Abraham
-he has the potential to rank among the league's top pass
rushers whether as a classic 4-3 defensive end or as a
stand-up pass rusher out of the 3-4.
|
7 |
*Barkevious Mingo |
DE |
3 |
LSU |
rJr |
6040 |
241 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
All Name Team. Elite pass
rusher's speed. Fasted ten yard split of all DL's. Gets his hands up. Could be asked to play
OLB. Needs to work on run defense and counter-moves.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.57.
Combine - Forty: 4.58. Ten: 1.55. Reps: DNP. VJ: 37.0.
BJ: 10-8.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Mingo refused to do the bench but was off the charts in the
positional workout. He did drills with his hand in the
ground as a defensive lineman and in space as an outside
linebacker. He’s in magnificent shape. He worked out for
more than an hour and never broke a sweat, but there are
still concerns about his strength.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –Lean,
athletic build with plenty of room for additional muscle
mass. Explosive first step and the combination of
flexibility and closing speed to exponentially add to his
sack numbers in the more pass-happy NFL than he had while at
LSU. Alert defender who will get his long arms into passing
lanes when unable to get to the quarterback. More physical
than his frame suggests. Fights through blockers at the LOS
to make plays in the running game and anchors surprisingly
well given his lean lower half. As much upside as any
prospect in the 2013 draft. But looks more like a small
forward than an NFL defensive end and could be asked to make
the transition to OLB. Has explosive straight-line speed,
but also has very long legs, which make him less fluid when
changing directions. Relies upon his burst upfield to beat
pass blockers and simply hasn't developed the counter-moves
to complement his speed. Compared to Bruce Irvin -- Mingo is
longer than Irvin and therefore possesses more athletic
upside. Like Irvin, his speed should result in eye-popping
numbers immediately. Lacks an effective counter however, and
is a liability against the run, at this time.
|
15 |
Dion Jordan |
DE |
4 |
Oregon |
rSr |
6062 |
248 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Favorite of
several Cardinal die-hards. Good ten-split.
I am intrigued over the prospects
of having another skyscraper to play opposite (&/or back up)
Calais Campbell, but 248 lbs is a bit light for a 3-4
DE (maybe OK for OLB). Still has a lot to learn. Durability issues
(shoulder). Intense player.
Pre-Combine Forty
- 4.68.
Combine - Forty: 4.60. Ten: 1.57. Reps: DNP. VJ: 32.5.
BJ: 10-2.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Jordan had
shoulder surgery recently, and that prevented him from
working out at the pro day. He wasn’t measured either (he
came in at
6-6 and 248 pounds at the combine).
PFW Audibles (as an OLB) -
"...Jordan scares me. I'm not sold on the tall drink of
water. He is a Sam in a 4-3? Is he a Von Miller type in
terms of how he plays? He doesn't have his explosiveness or
power. I like the athleticism in his drops, but his pass
rush is pretty ordinary. He's leggy and has trouble powering
through people and doesn't get off blocks real well. From
being at practice, he scares the (crap) out of me."
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Rare athleticism for size with loose hips and smooth
footwork to move naturally in any direction. Looks like a
basketball small forward in football pads with his tall,
long frame and flexible joints, looking comfortable in
space. Fluid COD in transition. Very good first step with
natural bend and closing burst off the edge to flatten to
the quarterback. Active and relentless. Uses his length well
with violent hand use -
quick mitts make it tough for blockers to combat
them. Physical striker who can separate man from ball with
the arms to easily wrap and finish. Fiery demeanor / good
head on his shoulders. Good awareness and experience lining
up all over the defensive front-7, even spending time
covering the slot receiver and dropping in coverage. Still
growing /sky is the limit with his athletic potential.
Lean and lanky body type. Will
have to add bulk to his frame and get stronger, but there
are questions about how much extra weight he can handle.
Lacks dominant upper body power to win with his hands. Still
learning his pass rush moves. Must stay controlled, (often
overruns the pocket or his intended target). Lacks
experience putting his hand on the ground and rushing from a
3-point stance. Lacks a natural position and will be viewed
as a defensive end by some and a strong-side linebacker by
others.Still raw in a lot of areas and will need time to
grow at the next level. Major durability concerns ( notably
a tender right shoulder in 2012).
Compared to: Chandler Jones -
Jones is stronger and a bit more polished at this
point in his development, (but scouts see that type of
potential for Jordan - plus he brings much more
position-versatility and upside).
|
17 |
*Sam Montgomery |
DE |
5 |
LSU |
rJr |
6032 |
262 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Nice motor. Combine speed more
than 2/10ths slower than pre-combine est. But a bit
stiff and slow to react and escape the trash.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.59.
Combine - Forty: 4.81. Ten: 1.64. Reps: DNL. VJ: 34.5.
BJ: 9-6.
Pro Day (Brandt) -—
Scouts think Montgomery will be
better lining up as a defensive end in the NFL. He ran the
40-yard dash in 4.88 and 4.82 seconds and did 22 reps of 225
pounds.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Certainly looks the part… lanky frame with long arms and
plenty of room for additional muscle mass…terrific
speed…Quick burst off the snap /accelerates very smoothly
for a man of his size/can track down elusive ball-carriers
from behind. Plays with good strength and holds up nicely at
POA,, stringing off-tackle runs to the sideline with solid
containment integrity. High effort defender who seems to
enjoy the physicality and competition of the game. Great
work ethic reflected by the way he back bigger, stronger and
faster after a serious knee injury in 2010.
Too
slow off the snap (often the
final player to react off the ball much of the
time). Struggles disengaging from blocks. Quick spin back to
the inside but otherwise overly- reliant on his speed and
bull rush skill. Lacks elite flexibility to dip under the
reach of talented pass protectors and despite his long,
strong arms doesn't consistently keep his hands working to
break free. Gets Velcro’d too often and doesn't break until
the ball has passed him. Struggles with COD due to stiffness
in his hips /can be left in the dust by elusive
ball-carriers who see him coming. Reacts late to cut blocks
and too often is negated by them.Compared to Lawrence
Jackson, DE, Detroit Lions -- Just as Jackson earned a first
round selection out of USC based largely on his production
against quality competition and effort, Montgomery may earn
a high pick despite lacking some of the key characteristics
that usually result in NFL success |
21 |
Ezekiel (Ziggy) Ansah |
DE |
6 |
Brigham Young |
Sr |
6052 |
271 |
1st |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
One of the top 5 or so
late-risers up the charts. Looked great during Senior Bowl
Week. Relatively raw. Faster than pre-combine est. by 1/10th
of a second. Not quite as explosive as the truly
elite NFL pass rushers (though the 1.56 ten-split isn't too
shabby). High upside. Instinctive. Relies too
heavily on natural athleticism instead of sound technique.
Pre-Combine Forty
- 4.74.
Combine - Forty: 4.63. Ten: 1.56. Reps: 21. VJ:
34.5. BJ: 9-10.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
He did position drills and he
looked very good.
PFW Audibles -
"Everyone has been talking about
Ziggy Ansah and throwing around comparisons. If a guy has
length, some twitch and a motor, people think he's Jason
Pierre-Paul. He ain't. Otherwise, they wouldn't align him
inside so much. He's a one-year wonder and a 'tweener...Put
on the bowl game. He was getting pushed down the field and
the ball was thrown at his chest and he intercepts it. He
fell into it - he didn't create it. That's how he produced
this year."
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Rare combination of size, athleticism and natural power.
Long, well-distributed frame with room for additional muscle
mass without a significant loss of quickness. Has an
explosive initial punch to gain space.
Has rare balance allowing him to maintain his feet despite
taking long-strides that gobble up space to the quarterback
. Balance and surprising lateral agility makes him good at
changing directions. Good -- not great -- strength but very
good natural explosiveness to bull rush his opponent into
the pocket. Slips off blocks when near the ball-carrier,
using long arms and big hands to drag-down ballcarriers.
Seemed to improve game to game in 2012, especially locating
the football. Began to sniff out screens and draws,
demonstrating good awareness and hustle to complement his
physical traits. Already shows excellent recognition and use
of hands in pass defense, getting his hands up to knock down
nine passes in 2012. Significant untapped potential / an
ascending talent whose best football is ahead of him.
Lacks elite first-step quickness
off the snap. Relies too much on his speed, size and an
explosive first punch to shock his opponent and
struggles to break
free if the blocker grabs hold of him. Must learn to chop
with his hands moret consistently to break free once
engaged. Allows his pad level to rise and can be pushed back
v.s the run.. Has only played football since 2010 . Compared
to Jason Pierre-Paul -- Ansah is not the same
terror-off-the-edge pass-rusher as Pierre-Paul, but he's
similarly gifted and plays with greater commitment to the
run. Like Pierre-Paul, there is some risk factor, but his
upside is through the roof.
|
38 |
Alex Okafor |
DE |
7 |
Texas |
Sr |
6050 |
264 |
1st-2nd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
More of an Acho type than a Freeney freak.
Pre-Combine Forty
- 4.78.
Combine - Forty: DNP. Ten: DNP. Reps: 21. VJ:
DNJ. BJ: DNJ.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Okafor — who did not run
at the combine — ran the 40 in 4.88 and 4.89 seconds. He had
a 36-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-4 broad jump. He also
had a 4.40-second short shuttle time. Okafor is the
fifth-rated 4-3 defensive end in
Mayock’s positional rankings.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Strong hand play,
chopping away at his opponents' attempts to get their hands
on his chest or using an effective arm-over swim move.
High-revving motor. Good overall athlete. Most impressive
attribute is his power. He can knock opponents onto their
heels on his way to the quarterback /also sets the edge
nicely as a run defender. Ability to make plays against the
run and pass makes him arguably the most well-rounded senior
DE in the country.
Has the body of a classic RDE speed rusher but is better
suited to playing the left side as a run-defender. Lacks
quick-twitch burst and isn't a speed rusher (Texas initially
lined him up at DT).
Slightly stiff upper body
/ struggles changing directions - better candidate to
at DE than dropping back into coverage as a LB. Came in
lighter than expected at the Senior Bowl at 261 pounds.
Compared to Ray Edwards --
A team expecting Okafor to become a lightning-quick speed
edge rusher will be disappointed. However, his strength,
length and high effort could make him a fine addition as a
left defensive end capable of holding up against the run and
asa solid supplemental pass rusher.
|
41 |
Margus Hunt |
DE |
8 |
Southern Methodist |
rSr |
6081 |
277 |
1st-2nd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
I'm intrigued by this guy.
Tall dude. shaved 1.14/10ths of a
second off his pre-combine forty. Great combine scores
for speed, quickness, explosion and power. (38 bench press
reps is insane). May be a bit raw, but I may rate him higher
because of what I perceive to be a good fit within the
Cardinal defensive system (i.e. tall pass blockers on the
flanks). Relatively new to football, bringing incredible raw
athleticism to the party. A bit risky due to his lack of
experience but if he can learn his trade, he has a huge
upside.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.74.
Combine - Forty: 4.60. Ten: 1.62. Reps: 38. VJ: 34.5.
BJ: 10-1.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Hunt is projected
by some experts to
be a first-round pick in the 2013
NFL Draft, and is also a symbol of just how far the Southern
Methodist University football program has come since the
infamous “Death Penalty” was levied in
the 1980s.
Hunt hails from Karksi-Nuia, Estonia, and came to SMU as a
decorated track and field athlete (he’d set a junior world
record in the discus throw at the 2006 World Junior
Championships). With SMU dropping its men’s track and field
program, Hunt was convinced to give football a try.
Hunt (6-foot-8 1/2, 282 pounds),
who first started playing football in 2009, set an NCAA
record with 17 blocked kicks (10 field goals, seven extra
points). At SMU’s pro day, Hunt — who stood on his combine
numbers — was
worked out by New York Jets coach Rex
Ryan.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Like Montgomery, looks the part- Long, tapered build with
room for additional muscle mass. Boasts a surprisingly quick
first step and gains ground efficiently due to his long
strides. Closes quickly on the ballcarrier and can provide a
thump on arrival. Naturally powerful defender who can simply
bull-rush his opponent deep into the pocket. Big, strong and
reasonably active hands to fight through blockers.. Good
hand-eye coordination - playmaking kick-blocker. Has emerged
as a player the offense must account for on virtually every
snap and yet remains a better athlete than football player
thanks to his exciting upside.
Highly inconsistent. Will make a
splashy play and then disappear for long periods at a time.
Struggles with pad level and can get blown off the ball
against the run because he loses the leverage battle. Like a
lot of taller DE’s, he’s stiff in his upper body and
struggles to re-direct. Can be eluded, lunge at
ball-carriers and wind up whiffing. Doesn't get his hands
into passing windows as much as he should (Only seven passes
defended in 53 games). Inconsistent effort in downfield
pursuit. Compares with Corey Wooton, who was a productive
player in college who slid on draft day due to injury
concerns but surprised everyone. While the concern with Hunt
lies has to do with his relative inexperience and
inconsistency, the team that gambles on him could be
similarly rewarded with a future standout.
|
67 |
Datone Jones |
DE |
9 |
UCLA |
rSr |
6037 |
283 |
2nd-3rd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Another fast-riser due to
productive Senior Bowl Week. Not especially fast, but not
bad for 283 lbs. Tweener (not fast enough to be a 4-3 edge
guy; not big enough to play DE in a 3-4, though 283 lbs is
pretty big). Needs to clean up
technique issues but, meanwhile, his productivity is
impressive.
Pre-Combine Forty
- 4.82.
Combine - Forty: 4.80. Ten: 1.63. Reps: 29. VJ:
31.5. BJ: 9-4.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Jones stood on his
combine numbers and
only did the position drills. The feeling with Jones is that
he has to be play defensive end in a 4-3 base defense in the
NFL.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Well-built with long arms and good strength. Explosive
initial burst off the snap to penetrate gaps. Uses his hands
well at the snap to rip free from blocks, witha variety of
pass rush techniques (swim, rip, club), as well as enough
power to simply bull over offensive linemen into the
backfield. Keeps his head up and locates the football
quickly, with good awareness and effort in pursuit. Has the
upper-body strength to lock-out opponents and seal the edge.
Stout enough to slide inside to DT, especially on obvious
pass rush downs. Enjoyed a breakout senior campaign and may
be just scratching the surface of his potential.
A classic 'tweener who until this
year had never lived up to expectations. Lacks the sustained
speed and flexibility to turn the corner as a traditional
4-3 DE. Lacks the bulk to be a full time DT.. Tends to stand
up as he comes off the ball, losing the leverage battle.
Uses hands well initially but tires quickly and struggles to
disengage once opponent has locked on. Compared to Robert
Ayers -- Like Ayers, Jones has flashed talent throughout his
collegiate career but has been racked with inconsistency.
His versatility and big senior season could tempt a team to
gamble on his upside early.
|
86 |
"Tank" Carradine |
DE |
10 |
Florida State |
Sr |
6040 |
276 |
3rd |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Instinctive, hungry and
well-conditioned. Improving. Must become stronger,
hone his skills and improve his first step explosiveness.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.75.
Combine - Forty: DNP. Ten: DNP. Reps: 28.VJ: DNP.BJ:
DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) —
He recorded 32 bench presses, but
will do another workout April 4 at Woodward High School in
Cincinnati.
PFW Audibles -
"...one of the stiffest guys I've ever seen this year. He
cannot redirect. It's almost like he has Ricketts - he can't
change direction. He is a power rusher, not a pass rusher.
He has no plan. He's coming off the knee now and he's a rep
guy. There's a lot of miss (factors) there."
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Good-looking athlete with agile feet and very good closing
speed. Natural bend and flexibility around the edge with
smooth lateral quickness and redirection skills. Quick in
pursuit to force the issue and has the athleticism to
recover from a false step. Very good
footwork to sidestep
blockers & to flatten and close on the pocket. Fluid
movements and short-area burst, but also rangy. Uses active
hands and limbs to swat and stay balanced through contact.
Reliable in the open field, using his length to wrap and has
the discipline to not sell out.
Accurate recognition skills /showed immense development in
this area, setting the edge and making quick reads. Improved
hand use to rip and tear, keeping low pad level through the
process. Hungry player whose effort doesn't waver. Chiseled
frame /looks the part.
Still growing at the position and
developing his pass rush moves. Didn't become a starter
until his senior season / most of his playing experience
came at the JUCO level. Must continue adding strength and
bulk to his frame, because he can be overpowered at times in
the trenches. Room to improve his snap anticipation off the
edge (too many
offsides penalties). Major durability concerns ( torn ACL in
the 2012 season finale). Most likely won't be able to work
out for scouts pre-draft.
|
102 |
Malliciah Goodman |
DE |
11 |
Clemson |
Sr |
6035 |
276 |
3rd-4th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Lunchpail guy with few or no big
negatives..or for that matter, big positives. Slower than
est.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.74.
Combine - Forty: 4.87.
Ten: 1.65. Reps: 26. VJ: 31.5.
BJ: 9-6. Pro Day Forty: 4.67.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Goodman ran the 40-yard dash in
4.70 and 4.67 seconds. He recorded a 33-inch vertical, a
9-foot-9 broad jump, a 4.48-second short shuttle run and
7.10-seconds in the three-cone drill. He had the same reps
(26) at 225 as at the NFL combine. His biggest measurable
might be his nearly 37-inch-long arms.
Based on NFLDraftScouts –
At 280 pounds, Goodman isn't the quickest or most explosive
rusher off the edge, but he works hard to the pocket and has
the strength to handle blockers in one-on-one situations. If
he can elevate his statistics as a senior, look for him to
improve his draft stock, which is currently in the mid-round
range.
|
110 |
*Corey Lemonier |
DE |
12 |
Auburn |
Jr |
6033 |
255 |
3rd-4th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Shaved nearly 2/10ths of a second
off his pre-combine forty time. Good ten-split time. Hard-working, relentless. Faster
than expected but quicker than fast. Good strength. Needs to perfect his craft and
play under more control..
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.78.
Combine - Forty: 4.60. Ten: 1.57. Reps: 27.VJ:
33.0. BJ: 9-11.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Lemonier stood
on most of his
numbers from the NFL Scouting Combine (he
posted the
third-best time for defensive linemen in
the 40 — 4.60 seconds). He did do the vertical at Auburn’s
pro day, jumping 34 inches. Lemonier did position drills led
by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker coach Keith Butler.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts - Quick
off the edge - can only be contained for so long. Blend of
sped and power to penetrate the pocket and pressure the
quarterback. Raw power at POA with a sharp punch/appears
stronger than in past years. Experience dropping in space
and has been given coverage responsibilities. Never quits in
pursuit and is tough to stop/you can only hope to slow him
down. Ferocious hitter who looks for the knockout blow. Will
line up as a stand up linebacker and rush from different
angles.
Still developing run awareness and
technique. Must improve his discipline in space and become
more field-aware. Too often overpursues off the snap /can be
overaggressive, taking himself out of plays. Inconsistent
snap anticipation /needs to cut down on offsides penalties.
Will get hung up on blocks /hand -usein the trenches is
still a work in progress. Must consistently finish once he
gets his hands on the ballcarrier. Disappointing second half
of last season/ played down to the level of the rest of the
team.
|
118 |
Lavar Edwards |
DE |
13 |
LSU |
rSr |
6040 |
277 |
4th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Try-hard guy who plays smart and
hard, but also a bit out of control. Lacks starting
experience mainly due to crowded DE position at LSU.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.82.
Combine - Forty: 4.80. Ten: 1.64. Reps: DNL. VJ: 33. BJ:
9-11.
Pro Day
(Brandt) -
He looked very good in positional drills and weighed 8
pounds less than he did at the NFL Scouting Combine. He ran
the 40-yard dash in 4.77 seconds twice. He also recorded a
32-inch vertical and a 9-foot broad jump.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Good natural athleticism with some experience dropping in
space. Good eye use and awareness to see where the
quarterback or ballcarrier wants to go and disrupt the plan.
Generates power from his upper and lower body and does a
nice job extending and jolting blockers at POA. Active hands
/ plays with a fighting mentality. Heady player who shows
good anticipation and discipline. Keeps working through the
whistle/ continuous motor. Experience at both DE’s and
inside on passing downs. Pushed for playing time and earned
his way on the field over Mingo and Montgomery at times.
Must protecting his bodybetter off
the snap and anchor at the point,( gets redirected by
blockers at times). Still developing his technique as both a
pass rusher and shedding blocks. Stuck on the bench most of
his career - when he got on the field, he played
out-of-control, causing offsides or late hit penalties. Must
finish once he gets his hands on the ballcarrier. Experience
a question mark /more of a rotational player over his
career.
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124 |
*William Gholston |
DE |
14 |
Michigan State |
Jr |
6062 |
281 |
4th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Marginal athleticism.
Long, strong & quick but stiff -
needs to develop more moves. Some concern about motor and
work ethic.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.76.
Combine - Forty: 4.96. Ten: 1.73. Reps: 23. VJ: 28.5.
BJ: 9-2.
Pro Day (Brandt) — Gholston ran
the 40 in 5.00 and 4.97 seconds. He had a 4.66-second short
shuttle time and did 21 lifts of 225 pounds on the bench
press. He looked smooth in the position drills. Gholston is
the cousin of New York Jets 2008
first-round pickVernon
Gholston.
PFW Audibles -
"...will go higher than he should because of how he looks
and measures out. Someone will probably take him in the
second. He plays likea fifth (rounder). He makes some flash
plays but then disappears and allows himself to be blocked
by lesser players."
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Has the size, length and physical skills to maul blockers
coupled with the athleticism to play in space and beat
linemen with quickness. But plays too stiff and must develop
a better array of pass rush moves, too often relying on his
natural tools instead of technique. Lackluster first two
seasons was followed by a solid, but not outstanding, junior
season, failing to quell some questions about his work ethic
and motor.
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Michael Buchanan |
DE |
15 |
Illinois |
Sr |
6053 |
255 |
4th-5th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Slender but athletic (good COD
skills). Led conference in sacks.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.75.
Combine - Forty: 4.78. Ten: 1.59. Reps: 22. VJ: 33.0.
BJ: 9-5.
Pro Day (Brandt) — Kept his
numbers from the combine,
but weighed 247 at the pro day. He worked out with his hand
in the ground as a defensive end.
Based on NFLDraftScouts –
Has a tall, long frame and uses his length effectively to
keep linemen from his body before ripping past the initial
block. Moves well laterally and has the foot athleticism to
play in space and close quickly in pursuit. Lacks elite bulk
and the body type to add much more muscle / will be labeled
by some teams as a hybrid player, but he has the skill-set
to lead the conference in sacks as a senior and boost his
draft stock.
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Devin Taylor |
DE |
16 |
South Carolina |
rSr |
6070 |
266 |
5th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin)
- Tall guy with excellent first
step explosion (especially for someone that big and not
especially straight line fast). But somewhat stiff. Poor
bench press score for a D lineman.
Pre-Combine Forty -
4.79.
Combine - Forty: 4.72. Ten: 1.59. Reps: 14. VJ: 35.0.
BJ: 10-8.
Pro Day (Brandt)
- He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.87
seconds and recorded 16 strength lifts. They worked him out
as both a defensive end with his hand on the ground and a
guy that plays in space. If the light ever goes on and
Taylor realizes how good he can be, somebody will get a
really good player.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –Offers
a unique combination of size and overall athleticism, an
explosive burst off the snap and is a naturally smooth
accelerator. Unfortunately, due to his high-cut frame, he's
also stiff, struggling with the flexibility necessary to
turn the corner efficiently when he does cross the line. His
terrific speed allows him to chase down ball-carriers and
make flashy plays but too often Taylor is eluded in short
spaces. That Taylor plays a physical brand of football and
has such long, powerful arms, helps him make tackles when
the rest of his body
remains in poor position to do so.
At LDE, Taylor should be able to
feast upon the generally slower-footed right tackles and
enjoy a nice statline as a senior. He certainly looks the
part but he could prove more of a second or third round
prospect come April than the top 10 prospect that you’d
expect.
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*Stansly Maponga |
DE |
17 |
TCU |
rJr |
6020 |
256 |
5th-6th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Kind of short. Explosive on the
edge off the snap. Playmaker (forced 7 fumbles). Low COG
makes him tougher than expected against the run.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.78.
Combine - Forty: DNP. Ten: DNP. Reps: 30. VJ DNP: BJ:
DNP.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Maponga ran the 40-yard dash in
4.81 and 4.84 seconds. He had a 4.37-second short shuttle
and a 7.30-second three-cone drill. He left 29 1/2 inches in
the vertical jump and had a 9-foot-6 broad jump. Maponga
played defensive end in college, but is also being worked
out at linebacker (as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 base
defense). The NFL linebackers coaches present worked out
Maponga.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Natural edge rusher with natural pass rush skills. Quick off the snap, good flexibility to react to cut
blocks and more stout at the POA than his size might
indicate due to his natural leverage advantage and good
upper strength. Also shows strong, active hands, which he
uses well to defeat blocks and knock the ball free. He has
forced seven fumbles over the past two seasons. Too short to
remain at defensive end in some NFL schemes. Lack of success
of former TCU edge rushers (Hughes, Schobel) could give
scouts pause on draft day.
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David Bass |
DE |
18 |
Mo.
Western State |
Sr |
6037 |
262 |
6th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Smart, productive, lunchpail type.
Leader. Good motor. Level of competition a concern. OLB/DE
tweener.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.73.
Combine - Forty: 4.84. Ten: 1.67. Reps: 20. VJ: 30.5.
BJ: 9-3.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts –
Good first step quickness and natural burst off the snap.
Plays with springs in his legs with good vertical and
lateral movements. Active hands to defeat blocks with good
awareness to find the ballcarrier. Plays assignment-sound
football and has developed his instincts. Motivated
individual with an excellent competitive drive. Positive
locker room presence with strong character on and off the
field. Excellent career production (39.5 sacks and 56
tackles for loss as a four-year starter).Room to refine his
pass rush moves and hand-technique. Allows his pads to rise
off the snap must use more
consistent leverage. Some concerns about whether or not he
is a hand on the ground DE or stand up LB. Level of
competition is also a question mark.
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Cornelius Washington |
DE |
19 |
Georgia |
rSr |
6040 |
265 |
6th-7th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Stunning 4.55 forty time (2/10ths
of a second faster than his pre-combine est. Listed as an OLB by Combine.
Posted gaudy numbers. Only subpar number for a DL was Bench
Press, but, for an OLB, it was OK.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.76. Combine -
Forty: 4.55. Ten:
1.60. Reps: 18. VJ: 39.0. BJ: 10-8.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Washington ran really well at
the combine (officially 4.55 seconds in the 40, which placed
him among the top performers in his position group),
so he only did the short shuttle (4.75 seconds) and
three-cone drill (7.48 seconds) at Georgia’s pro day.
Washington worked out at linebacker, and the scouts on hand
also wanted to see him work out as a defensive lineman with
his hand in the ground. However, a pulled hamstring
prevented Washington from doing so.
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Eric Martin |
DE |
20 |
Nebraska |
Sr |
6-2 |
250 |
7th |
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Tough, physical, nasty, short
(but with long arms). A bit tight. Can drop back and cover
in space.
Pre-Combine Forty - 4.78. Combine - Not Listed.
Pro Day: Forty: 4.53. Sh Shuttle: 3.97.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Martin posted a best time of 4.53 in the 40, went 3.97 in
the short shuffle and 6.63 in the cone drill. He’s a
possible sixth or seventh-round selection for an NFL team
looking to the late rounds for some extra defensive help.
Based on
NFLDraftScouts -
Uses his long arms well to rip past blockers, sticking his
foot in the ground and exploding to the play. A little
tight-jointed, but has the quick feet to drop and cover in
space, making plays away from the LOS. Plays the game with a
physical attitude and arrives to the ballcarrier with a
nasty demeanor, making him a tough player to contain.
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