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2012 Draft
DEFENSIVE ENDS |
Quinton
Coples 6056 284 North Carolina (Arm: 33¼) |
Combine: Forty: 4.78 | BP: 25 | VJ: 31.5 | BJ: 109 |
3C: 7.57 | 20Sh: 4.78 | 60 Sh: DNP |
Pro Day - Coples
stood on all his marks from the NFL Combine, but had
a very good workout at DE and LB and probably
solidified his status as a top-10 draft pick.
PFW Scout's Candid Comments
- "Coples
can be just like Mario Williams talent-wise. There
is a lot not to like abut the way he plays,
you can't take aaway what he can do. He is
freakishly talented."
Pro Football Draft Guide
– Elite size & athleticism. Underachieved. A man
among boys in college. Capable of dominating the
edge and inside.
From nfl.com -
Rare combination of size, speed, athletic ability,
and versatility allowed him to play numerous roles
across the defensive line. Some have questioned his
consistency, but Coples has produced at a high
level, posting more than 17 sacks the past two
years. He has, at times, seemed to play on cruise
control, but his natural ability and physical
presence will be hard to ignore. He can play DE in
both 4-3 and 3-4 schemes, and should be selected
early in the first round.
Coples has an uncommon blend of speed and power on a
massive frame and the ability to trigger off the
line of scrimmage and use strong hands and overall
girth to rush the passer. While he lacks an array of
pass-rush moves, his pure power allows him to be
disruptive and productive. Plays the run very well
for a tall, athletic pass rusher, and has been
productive both inside and out. He is strong and
maintains body control when double teamed that
enables him to stay up and move to the ball.
Footwork is just slightly above average for his
size, but he overcomes this through a natural
ability and understanding how to leverage, making
him attractive to 3-4 teams as both a pass rusher
and stout run
defender. Has undisputed first-round athletic
ability.
His motor has been the single question mark:
While strength and quickness should beat most OL’s,
he can sometimes disappear from the action. While a
great interior player, Coples doesn't see much
action outside the box and his lateral movement can
be an Achilles heel when running down plays. There
are question surrounding his hand-usage, as well as
his ability to ignite his feet and hips to make
quick-twitch plays. Sometimes seems to be moving in
slo mo.
ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Should become a
three-down difference maker in the NFL. Elite
initial quickness and lateral agility for size.
Double teamed nearly every down but still very
productive and very aware as a pass rusher. Adept at
mixing up his pass rush moves to keep OL guessing.
Still mastering hand usage, but his hands are quick,
powerful and violent.
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Still learning to play with more consistent
leverage, but he has quick feet to establish initial
positioning and has a powerful upper body. Uses long
arms and upper body strength to keep blockers away
from his pads. Great at shedding blocks /
adequate-to-good awareness locating the ball..
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Has the size, athleticism and makeup to play
multiple roles along the DL. (LDE in a 4-3 scheme
fits him well, but he could also develop into a
difference-making five-technique in the 3-4).
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Still developing instincts and recognition skills as
a run defender but made strides in 2010. Good
awareness as a pass rusher. Knows when to get his
hands up when he can't get pressure on the QB. Plays
hard. Impressed by his motor. Clearly passionate
about the game.
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Melvin Ingram
(OLB)
6014 264 South Carolina (Arm: 31½) |
Combine: Forty: 4.79
| BP: 28 | VJ: 34.5 | BJ: 109 |
3C: 6.83| 20Sh:
4.18 | 60 Sh: DNP |
Pro Day
— Ingram stayed in school for
one more season and is going to make a lot of money
because of it. All he did at the pro day was get
weighed and measured, and did position drills. If he
had entered the draft last year, he would have gone
in the fourth or fifth round. Now he’s a top-12
pick. In the next two weeks, he has 12 visits
scheduled with teams.
PFW Scout's Candid Comments
-
"He could play a lot of positions. It's just what
you want him to do. He's athletic enough to even
stand up."
Pro Football Draft Guide –
Versatile relentless pass rusher. A high motor pass
rusher who lined up at end, tackle and LB. Has long
arms and a crafty set of pass rush moves.
From nfl.com -
One of the most athletically gifted prospects this
year. He came to South Carolina as an ILB and has
since played in various positions across the front
seven. His motor, athleticism and technique allow
him to bring dynamic playmaking ability, whether he
lines up at DT or DE. And some believe he could be
moved to OLB in a 3-4 scheme. Strong likelihood
he’ll continue to rise
up the boards
and potentially a first round selection.
Versatility is a strong suit. Ingram has an uncommon
blend of speed and overall athleticism for a big
man, which - parlayed with a strong motor and
instincts - have enabled him to lineup in numerous
positions. Ingram
is usually around the ball -
quick off the
snap and technically refined working the LOS, He’s
the type of lineman who can continuously defeat
blocks to make plays vs. the run or pass.
As a DT, the weaknesses in Ingram’s play are
all about physical limitations such as height,
weight and arm length. His short arms and size make
it tough for him to eliminate double teams playing
inside. He'll also have to prove he has the first
step to play DE and the movement skills to be moved
to LB.
ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - First-step quickness
a notch below elite. A bit inconsistent with snap
awareness. Above average body control and torso
flexibility. Good athletic ability and COD skills
for size Excellent closing burst for a 270-pound
athlete. Turns speed into power. Still developing
instincts as a pass rusher. Often will win with
first-step quickness or knock OL back on heels with
initial pop, but then fails to capitalize. Must
become more decisive and confident with counter
moves. "
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Has more game experience on
passing downs but has upside vs. run. Uses his
leverage effectively and is a bit stronger than
expected at the POA. Can anchor vs. the double team.
Good at keeping his feet moving vs. the zone
run.Average discipline / works hard to maintain
outside contain. Very good range vs. the run. Can
really turn on the jets when pursuing from the
backside. Could improve his tackling skills.
Awareness is adequate but could
improve. Some power at
POA but leaves his feet and will fall off too many
attempted tackles.
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Began career at LB and has been in a rotation at DE
the last two seasons. Will be a fulltime starter at
DE in 2011. Has the potential to play DE in a
four-man front, as well as OLB in some 3-4 schemes
Some experience rushing the QB from inside, as well.
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Scout never saw him take a play off. Will pursue
hard from backside and gives great effort when on
the field. But is mainly a pass-rush specialist who
is on the field approximately 15 snaps a game,
senior season (first as fulltime starter) figured to
provide a better indication of motor and stamina.
Instincts are still a work in progress. Adept at
finding the ball when he's on the move but sometimes
will be late to diagnose when working in the phone
booth. Snap awareness must be more consistent,
especially as an edge rusher.
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Chandler
Jones 6053 266 Syracuse (35½) |
Combine: Forty: 4.87 |
BP: 22 | VJ: 35.0 | BJ: 120 | 3C: 7.07 | 20Sh: 4.38
| 60 Sh: DNP |
PFW Scout's Candid Comments
- "Has long, loping movement skills. He is not a
finished product by any means. He is big and
good-looking. He will be OK when all is said and
done. I have him in the third round."
Pro Football Draft Guide –
A huge, long-armed lineman who’s still growing into
his frame. Has a quick first step and nice power.
Struggles with his pad-level.
From nfl.com -
Underclassman with good size and speed. Suffered a
knee injury that severely limited him in 2011 and
will need to prove he's fully recovered. Should be
selected somewhere in the third round. Though
undersized, he is best served playing DE in a 4-3
scheme.
Undersized but finds numerous ways to overcome that
shortcoming. Has the tools to stay on the line at
the next level as a 5-technique defender (he excels
working in short areas and being scrappy, & active
in the box). Good wingspan / long strider, giving
him great range to run down outside runs. Uses his
arms well to keep linemen at bay, using good hand
fighting techniques to defeat blocks. An effective
tackler with a lot of range. Tends to get upright
immediately at POA, but is a good pass rusher who
plays to his strengths.
Undersized and could have issues against stronger
offensive tackles. Long strider who takes too many
steps to get to full speed /looks lost at times when
diagnosing run plays. Effective when he moves
decisively, but he can be out of place at times.
Once in the backfield, he has trouble readjusting
his body to get a clear path and burst toward the
QB.
ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Still raw but has
tremendous upside as a pass rusher. Above-average
snap anticipation and first step quickness. Uses
long arms well and is effective with his outside arm
to swat blockers hands and gain the advantage to the
outside. A flexible athlete wh can bend at the torso
making it tough for offensive lineman to get into
his frame and stop penetration. Generates an
effective speed-to-power move when playing with
proper pad level. Hands still need polish but sports
a natural dip and rip move to the outside. Still
developing as a counter puncher once momentum is
initially stopped. Closing burst around corner is
above-average. Bottom line - he has the size,
athleticism and tools to develop into one of the
premiere pass rushers in this years' class.
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Good core strength and POA skills. Uses an explosive
punch to jar and stack blockers on the edge. Must
play with more consistent pad level (will play too
high and allow blockers to get into pads). Also
still developing hands in combat to consistently
shed blocks in a timely manner. Has playmaking
instincts but can do a better job of finding and
redirecting when creating initial penetration.
Protects feet well and plays with good overall
balance. Changes directions well and can redirect to
the find the ball in space. Has a wide range and
above-average closing burst in pursuit.
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Best fit will be as a LDE in a 4-3, but enough
athleticism to transition to a 3-4 OLB (though there
would be some concerns if he was consistently asked
to drop and play in space). Experienced reducing
inside to a three-technique in obvious passing
situations.
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Adequate overall instincts, but there’s room for
improvement. Can be a step late finding and reacting
to the ball. More instinctive as a pass rusher than
vs. the run. Good awareness getting hands up in
throwing lanes in time to block passes. Plays with a
consistent motor and great effort in pursuit.
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Nick Perry
6026 271 USC (Arm: 33) |
Combine: Forty: 4.64
| BP: 35| VJ: 38.5 |
BJ: 124 | 3C: 7.25 | 20Sh: 4.66 | 60 Sh: DNP |
Pro Day - He
cemented his position as a first-round pick after
working out very well in position drills. Perry can
play with his hand on the ground and as well as in
space. He looked very smooth and can play in either
a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme.
BRS (Gollin) –
If he is, in fact, similar to Harrison and Woodley,
he may profile closer to what Ray Horton and Wiz are
looking for in a pass rushing outside backer.
Pro Football Draft Guide – Long,
fast, unpolished edge rusher with a nice burst off
the line.
From nfl.com -
Played
the "elephant" position within Pete Carroll's
defense as a freshman – which will encourage
consider him as an OLB
in a 3-4
scheme. As a sophomore and junior he continued to
develop into an elite pass rushing prospect, and has
the size and athletic ability to be successful at
the next level. A physically well put together
athlete with a good motor and extremely uncommon
balance. Has late first round value.
He has a very strong base and balance that helps him
work against tackles and keep momentum towards the
backfield regardless of his initial move. Similar to
Harrison and Woodley - players who can set the edge
with a strong, powerful base and also employ a
direct bull rush. Plays with good leverage and has
surprising athleticism for his size. Good burst off
the ball and a natural feel for disrupting plays.
Chases laterally down the line well and is a sound
tackler when he reaches the ball. Can beat tackles
with power or quick gap penetration, and has
developed hand and spin moves over time. Fluid hips
and feet in the open field and seems able to operate
from a two point stance from the outside. He’ll be
reliable - even as a rookie - to set the edge and
defend the run with strength. \
He can get tied up on double teams often and have
trouble vs. lineman in a tight area. This would make
it sensible to move him to OLB, where he can rush
with more space and set up his pass rush moves
better. While he is projected by many to move to
OLB, it remains to be seen whether he can cover and
move well in space to the flat. Thick player but
still a bit of a positional tweener, and lacks the
strength of most defenders his size. Could have
trouble against bigger, stronger offensive tackles
who can neutralize his leverage and power
ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Good but not elite
first step quickness /able to gain the edge. Very
active and violent hands but can improve technique.
Can dip inside shoulder when attempting to shave the
edge, but torso flexibility is just average. Stays
low out of stance allowing him to play with good
overall leverage. Has the quick-twitched
explosiveness to dial up an effective speed-to-power
bull rush and can get blockers on their heels. Uses
a spin-move but needs to employ a wider array of
pass rushing moves. Developing an effective inside
change-up move would increase his value
substantially. Above-average closing burst.
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Very good core strength / stout at POA. Plays with
leverage with an explosive punch to shock and stack
blockers. Will reset feet and anchor when caught in
a phone booth. Quick hands but room to improve /
doesn't always shed blocks in a timely manner. Lacks
an elite anchor against double team and will turn
pads on occasion instead of staying square.
Above-average lateral quickness and closing burst
provides him with a wide range. Can close from the
backside and delivers a heavy hit as a tackler.
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Has the quickness and pass rushing capability to
line up at RDE in a base 4-3, but may need to add a
few pounds to his frame. Also has the athleticism
and fluidity in space to transition to an OLB in a
base 3-4..
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Can be a second late to find the ball at the snap.
But he does have playmaking instincts once he
locates the ball. More instinctive as a pass rusher
than vs. the run. Surprising awareness for passing
lanes when dropping into coverage. Motor is adequate
but he could improve effort from play-to-play (i.e.
show more hustle when pursuing from the backside).
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Andre Branch
6042 259 Clemson (Arm: 34) |
Combine: Forty: 4.70 |
BP: DNP | VJ: 32.5| BJ: 120
| 3C:7.19 | 20Sh: 4.25 | 60 Sh: DNP |
Pro Day - Stood
on all of his numbers from the NFL Scouting Combine
but took part in position drills Friday, according
to Mayock, who expects him to be selected between
picks 25 to 40.
Branch did two workouts, one for all of the teams in
attendance at Clemson’s pro day and another private
workout for the Jets. Branch is projected as an edge
rusher in the NFL, so he did both defensive end and
linebacker drills.
Pro Football Draft Guide –
One dimensional pass rusher with a chance to be very
good in that role.
From nfl.com -
A tall, physical and athletic DE who could be moved
to 3-4 OLB.. As a pass rusher, he can
regularly
beat NFL linemen and disrupt the passer, either
standing up or with his hand on the ground. This
scheme versatility and pass rush ability could
elevate him to as early as the late second round..
Athletic big man with great flexibility, which he
uses to dip around lineman and get in the backfield.
Has an uncanny ability to defeat blocks and move
around lineman (& the burst to close once there).
Uses his hands well and sets the edge nicely in the
run game. Pass rushing is his shining trait and
primary reason for his value.
Less effective defending the run than the pass. Will
play high at times and can get overpowered by two
blockers - all the more reason to move him to LB.
ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - First-step quickness
is adequate but not good (can be a quarter-count
late off the ball). Lacks explosive burst around the
corner and is a one-gear pass rusher. Good upper
body power and the ability to use his hands
effectively. Effective club move but doesn't use it
frequently enough and must improve his array of
counter moves. Good awareness as a pass rusher. Good
at getting his arms up to block passing lanes or
affect QBs sightline.
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Consistently executes his assignment vs. run and
does a nice job with outside contain. Plays under
control. Good leverage out of stance. Stronger than
measurables would indicate. Can consistently lock on
and anchor vs. bigger OTs. Adequate at disengaging
but needs to improve hand usage. Makes some
difficult tackles when disengaging from blocks. Good
effort
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'Bandit' at Clemson. Has experience in two-point
stance and dropping into coverage. Stiff in hips but
has quick feet for size, gets good depth in his
drops with good awareness in underneath zone
coverage. Should be able to contribute as a 3-4 OLB
in some capacity."
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Plays with discipline. Seals off the edge and rarely
gets sucked inside too early. Above average ball
awareness for a DE. Snap awareness is a bit
inconsistent. Tough and physical (mean streak).
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Vinny Curry
6031 266 Marshall (32¼ (Arm: 32¾) |
Combine: Forty: 4.98
| BP: DNP | VJ: 32.0 | BJ: 110|
3C: 6.90 | 20Sh: 4.40|
60 Sh: DNP |
Pro Day - Curry
got off to a bad start in his first attempt at the
40-yard dash, weaving slightly, and it cost him; he
finished in 4.77 seconds. In
his second try, he clocked in at 4.69
seconds. He probably should have run a third time.
Curry registered a 35-inch vertical and a 9-foot-3
broad jump, and did 28 strength lifts. Curry, who
finished last season with 11 sacks, has visits
scheduled with 16 NFL teams.
BRS (Gollin) - Cards attended his
Pro Day workout.
Pro Football Draft Guide –
A high motor guy with decent flexibility and overall
athleticism. A bit one-dimensional get-up-&-go pass
rusher who struggles to locate the ball.
From nfl.com -
Good value as a pass rushing specialist at the next
level (posted 23 sacks in the past two years). An
explosive athlete who could be moved around
depending on defensive scheme. Could play OLB in a
3-4 where he can focus on purely rushing the
quarterback. Also effective in the run game and can
set the edge nicely against an OT, but has a
difficult time getting to the ball when tied up
early. Has second-round value based on his athletic
ability and sack production.
Quick off the ball when he is focused on rushing the
passer/ can set up tackles nicely by leaning them
one way and dipping the opposite. Knows how to set
up and work his moves throughout a game to continue
to get into the backfield and rush a quarterback.
Once he gets a lane, he has an amazing burst to
finish the play. Reliable once he reaches the ball
and can be explosive when meeting a QB or ball
carrier. Polished technique for the position / uses
his hand well to keep blockers at bay. Although he
gives up size, he is able to hold his ground vs.
bigger linemen and set the edge to allow his
linebackers to make plays. Natural athletic ability
is evident and the key to every play that he makes.
Will struggle and look out of place at times in the
run game. Understands his role in the defense, but
once engaged he has a difficult time getting in on
any action or locating the ball.
Has yet to
show that he has the instincts to react and be
involved late in the play once it is already away
from him.
ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Physical pass rusher
who can throw tackles to the ground. Effective
inside rip move. Violent hands / can chop blocker's
hands down coming out of stance. Can drive offensive
tackle back on heels and then swim back inside.
Locates and exploiting seam when asked to stunt
inside. Initial quickness is slightly above average
but lower body flexibility is just average and he
can lose his balance when trying to bend back
inside. Closing speed is just average.
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Above average upper body strength. Can stack and
shed. Effective wrap-up tackler who takes away
cutback lanes. Can shoot seam and make play against
zone stretch play. Can hold ground one-on-one and
stack up double team when keeping pads down but
plays too high at times and gives ground when
technique isn't sound.
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Lines up at 3-technique / initial quickness gives
interior offensive linemen problems. Limited in
space and doesn't appear to project to OLB in a base
3-4.
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No information Instinct/Motor available at time of
write-up.
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Whitney
Mercilius 6035 261 Illinois (Arm: 33¾) |
Combine: Forty: 4.68
| BP: 27 | VJ: 32.0 | BJ: 118 | 3C: 7.17 | 20Sh:
4.53 | 60 Sh: DNP |
Pro Football Draft Guide –
FBS sack king; less than ideal athlete. A relentless
power rusher who gets off the snap quickly and wins
with brute strength.
From nfl.com -
Early entry junior who played the weakside DE and
would be best served there in a 4-3. Third-round
value but could ascend if he times well at the
Combine.
A fast, athletic DE who is quick off the snap and
has a good burst to close on the QB. A situational
rusher who excels against the run and – despite his
size - can get to the flat. Quickly gets off the
snap and engages into his man's frame. Excels in
pursuit down the LOs and is a high motor player.
Attacks the LOS with a vengeance and employs a
number of pass-rush moves. Can win at the next level
with his speed rush.
Shaky instincts slow his feet - often gets caught
looking into the backfield and hesitates when
diagnosing the run. Can get occupied by bigger,
stronger blockers and tends to shut it down
completely when engaged. More quick than explosive.
A drag-down tackler who relies on his body weight
and is inconsistent in his wrap-up form.
ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) -
Good snap anticipation and first step quickness /
quick feet and some torso flexibility but he obvious
tightness in his hips and limited athleticism for
the position. Has shown vast improvement in
hand-to-hand combat but can still improve. Some
quick, violent and compact rip and swim moves. Can
effectively transfer speed-to-power as a pass
rusher. N atural closing burst to the QB taking
advantage of his long arms. Gets long arms up to
mess up quarterbacks' passing windows
and occasionally bats
down a few passes.
Quick feet for
his size. Consistently gets into good initial
positioning on slants and stunts. Fires out of
stance with good leverage and is good at anchoring
and setting the edge (when he gets his
feet/shoulders square and stays low). But if he's
not in good position upon initial contact his pads
tend to get high and that's when he gets rag-dolled.
Works hard to set the edge and plays with good
overall discipline. Does not make enough plays
front-side because he struggles to disengage
quickly. But he does pursue hard from the backside.
Good tackler for the position. Power at POA/ good at
wrapping up and finishing."
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Has played
LDE and RDE. Also played
some five-technique in a 34 and some three-technique
(as an inside rusher) on obvious passing downs. Not
strong enough to line up inside very often in the
NFL but has proven to be an effective inside rusher.
Stiff in hips and lacks upside as a 34 OLB.
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Only one full season of starting experience.
Occasionally late finding the ball (especially vs.
the run). But his motor ran on red the entire 2011
season - takes pride in finishing. Has a nose for
the ball and has developed into a fumble-forcing
machine.
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Cam Johnson
6034 268 Virginia (Arm: 33½) |
Combine: Forty: 4.81
| BP: DNP | VJ: 35.0 | BJ: 105| 3C: 7.20 | 20Sh:
4.38 | 60 Sh: DNP |
Pro Day:
Johnson stood on his times from the NFL Scouting
Combine. He had a 34-1/2-inch vertical and a 9-7
broad jump. He also did 18 strength lifts. He worked
out with his hand on the ground and as a player who
would drop into space. He’s probably best suited to
play linebacker in a 3-4 scheme at the pro level.
Pro Football Draft Guide –
Former LB finding his way with his hand in the dirt.
Good against the run but sometimes lost as a pass
rusher.
From nfl.com -
First two years were at OLB before moving to end.
Has solidified himself as an end in a 4-3 scheme
since he excels at many things that coaches
utilizing 9-technique coaches desire at the
position.
A good athlete who moves well for his size. Has the
foot quickness and explosive first step to keep
offensive tackles off balance, and the body control
not be thrown off track by linemen. A classic 4-3 DE
who excels at rushing the passer thru the 9 gap. Can
also sit, engage and shed OT’s block when pursuing
run plays. A face-up tackler who can fill his lane
in run support and maintain gap integrity, despite
the temptation to rush the passer on every down.
Uses his hands actively when rushing the passer and
vs. the run, and gives good effort in pursuit on the
backside. strong enough to hold the edge to enable
his LB’s to flow to their gaps.
Scouting reports recommend getting an extra hand or
body on him to completely neutralize him. Struggles
against double teams. (Problem usually stemmed from
his lack of sustained effort).. He will give up at
times if he notices an extra blocker near him. He
must learn how to bring it on every down.
ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Greatest strength as
a pass rusher is his ability to generate explosive
burst and power in his first few steps. Good snap
awareness / first-step quickness is a notch below
elite. Consistently knocks OT back on heels with
initial contact. Can turn speed into power as a pass
rusher. Powerful hands /continues to improve his
swim, rip and club moves. Keeps OT's guessing with
combination of initial burst, smooth double moves
and power. Good body lean / shaves the edge
relatively tightly. But needs to become a better
finisher. Lacks great torso flexibility and will
struggle at times to track down the QB when he steps
up into the pocket. Closing burst is adequate but
not great. When he can't get to the QB he’s at
getting his arms up and disrupting the QB's
timing/vision as a passer.
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Vs. the run, he Fires out of
stance quickly and generally gets in very good
position. Playx a bit high at times off
a narrow base, but is
stronger than his frame indicates. Uses long arms to
keep blockers away from body while he locates the
ball. Locates the ball quickly and has good natural
instincts vs. the run. Light on his feet. Smooth
athlete for size. Deceptive speed because of long
strides but lacks great suddenness and struggles to
change directions quickly in space. Lacks ideal
closing burst and is a bit inconsistent as a
tackler. But he does have power at the POA and can
jar the ball loose. Also a good tackler in tight
quarters when fending off blocks. "
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Versatile. Played OLB in Al Groh's 3-4 scheme before
moving to DE in new 4-3 scheme in 2010. Potential to
play both at the next level. Pl;ayed TE and was a
three-year starter at WR and DB in high school.
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Does not always pursue from backside as hard as he
could. But was on the field more than most DE
prospects & needed to save himself at times. Plays
with a chip on his shoulder and is physical and
tough. Good focus and snap awareness. Must show more
discipline, especially with gap assignments vs. run.
Tends to take the bait and leave his defense
vulnerable at times.
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Tyrone
Crawford 6042 275 Boise St. (Arm: 33¾) |
Combine: Forty: 4.85
| BP: 28 | VJ: 33 | BJ: 113 | 3C: 7.09 | 20Sh: 4.44
| 60 Sh: DNP |
Pro Day — Crawford ran a
4.77 40-yard dash and worked out very well.
He showed he can move both on the line and in space.
He likely will be a third-round pick.
BRS (Gollin)
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Write-ups suggest he'd be an intriguing Day 2
development option for the Cardinals.
Pro Football Draft Guide –
Understandably raw, but he has the toughness and
motor plus the size/athleticism combo to be molded
From nfl.com -
Originally from Canada. Has a ton of upside and
prototypical NFL athletic ability and speed on a
perfect frame. Can play in various spots across a DL
and plugged in to a number of schemes. A late riser
with second- or third-round value as a developmental
prospect who could become a starter.
Quick to get out of his stance off the snap with the
instincts to slant and hit a gap without being
touched. Consistently disrupts plays in the
backfield and is a solid tackler. A strong player
with an explosive arm jolt keeping blockers at bay.
Good COD when stopping to pursue a play laterally.
As a rusher, his motor is the key to his success.
Never gives up and uses a strong burst to get to the
QB. Has a ton of upside for a team willing to be
patient and work with him. Despite his size, his
nasty demeanor could
allow him to play special teams early on in his
career.
Raw – will be a project early on and could have a
tough time adapting right away. Has had trouble
getting off double teams (probably a technique
issue). Will need extra coaching and attention to
adjust to the NFL.
ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Adequate initial
quickness but snap anticipation is inconsistent.
Lacks ideal torso flexibility to bend the edge
tightly, but he has quick feet, good power and
closing burst, and he's relentless in pursuit. Good
at transferring quickness to power as a bull rusher.
Good initial pop to stand OTs up but must develop a
more effective repertoire of second moves. Has a
strong upper body but must become more violent and
compact with his hands. Relentless effort. Never
stops fighting. "
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Big and strong. Plays with good balance. Powerful
enough to keep separation and steer the OL.
Inconsistent with hand usage. Powerful upper body
/can disengage but occasionally gets stuck because
he's not using his hands effectively. Not a great
athlete but usually can change directions in the
backfield quickly enough get back into the play.
Will make some plays outside of tackle box. Great
effort in pursuit. Strong tackler. Breaks down and
wraps up on a consistent basis.
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Very good first-step quickness for size.
Consistently gains initial penetration and is very
disruptive. Can improve his hand usage but has the
quick, violent hands to do so. "
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Awareness is still improving. Can be a quarter-count
late diagnosing at times, but plays through the
whistle with good discipline and a great motor.
Works hard to get into play from backside.
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Jared Crick
6042 279 Nebraska (Arm: 32) |
Combine: Forty: 4.99
| BP: DNP | VJ: 31.0 | BJ: 104 | 3C: 7.47| 20Sh:
4.40 | 60 Sh: DNP |
Pro Day - Ran a
4.09-second short shuttle and did 26 strength lifts.
Crick didn’t lift at the combine because of a torn
pectoral muscle, but
26 lifts is a
pretty good number coming off that kind of injury.
Crick’s a very competitive but somewhat undersized
guy who gets by with quickness. This is a hard guy
to say where he’s going to be picked because for two
years he put up great numbers and then saw his
production slip in a final injury-shortened season.
PFW Scout's Candid Comments
- "Not
a dominant player, but he will be a coach's dream
with how hard he plays. Even with the injury, I
don't think he'll slide far."
Pro Football Draft Guide –
High motor, run stuffing DE. Playing mostly inside,
Crick explodes off the snap …sometimes plays too
high.
From nfl.com -
Missed most of his senior season due to a torn
pectoral muscle. Considered the lucky beneficiary of
playing next to Ndamdakung Suh earlier. But he still
could emerge as one of the premier defensive lineman
in the draft. A DT in college, he also projects as a
possible 4-3 DE., Has displayed enough football
acumen to still hear his name called early in the
draft.
Has the size and athletic ability to play in various
schemes. Can defeat blocks and get to the
ball-carrier in the backfield. Active in the run
game with great instincts that allow him to be an
active player. Once in the backfield, he can run
down quarterbacks with pure hustle. Off the snap, he
uses his size and hands to get off blocks and show
up.
There were worries that he’d struggle against double
teams after Suh departed. Those concerns proved to
be true. He is tough to hold off one-on-one, but
often shuts it down when blocked by more than one
lineman. A knee injury he suffered last spring
jeopardizes his overall mobility (not necessarily a
strong suit prior to this season)..
ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Above average hand
fighter. Uses powerful punch to create separation
and follows with effective rip/swim moves. Lacks the
burst necessary to run around offensive tackles but
employed adequate bend when rusheing the passer from
the DE spot or looping around other DT. Improved at
getting under interior offensive linemen and driving
them back into the quarterback's lap. Above average
closing speed for a DT and average closing speed for
a 5-technique. Still developing in terms of
countering when blockers lock on.
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Sound hand placement /can controls blockers
one-on-one. Can shed blocks in time to make the play
but is somewhat inconsistent in this area. Hands are
quick but not nearly as strong or explosive as
Suh’s. Strong for size / can draw to stalemate when
taking on double team but only when he keeps pads
down / plays a bit upright at times. Above average
gap discipline. Forces back to cut back or bounce
outside. Makes linebackers' jobs easier. Above
average range / can make plays outside the tackle
box.
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DE in three man fronts is arguably his best fit.
Also strong enough to line up at DT where he has the
most experience /can also line up at LDE in a
four-man front. Doesn't appear agile or explosive
enough to move to OLB in a base three-man front.
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Above average and consistent (though not elite
effort). Can get to quarterbacks and backs with
second effort. Above average instincts for a
defensive lineman. Keeps head up and quickly locates
ball. Gets hands up in passing lanes in a timely
fashion.
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Jonathan
Massaquoi 6021 264 Troy (Arm:34) |
Combine:
Forty: 4.89
| BP: 20 | VJ: 33.5 | BJ: 120
| 3C: 7.38 | 20Sh: 4.53 | 60 Sh: DNP |
upside fringe starter .
Undersized end who could fit as a 3-4 OLB.Highly
productive. Good natural strength and athleticism.
He’ll have trouble getting around the edge and
winning vs. the run.
From nfl.com -
Put in an "above average" season on film and is a middle- or
late-round prospect. Hurt by the fact that he is a tweener,
playing DE at 250 pounds without showing enough athletic
ability that would translate to OLB in a 3-4. His stock will
depend on pre-draft workout numbers -- could be selected
nearly anywhere.
Has very long arms - a major source of intrigue to NFL
talent evaluators. He’d benefit from remaining at DE where
he can use his arms in tight quarters to maintain an
advantage over OT’s and keep his chest clean of blocks.
Massaquoi has shown the ability to cover in short areas and
fly out to cover the flats and running backs out of the
backfield (i.e. LB traits). If he’s selected prior to the
fourth round, it will be because teams fell in love with his
ability to extend his long arms, set the edge and play off
that space that he creates for himself.
He’s a very stiff, elongated defender who struggles to move
fluidly in space. Off the snap, he doesn’t have the innate
burst or speed to use a speed rush to get outside OT’s..
Although his bull rush was effective in college, he lacks
the natural strength to win at the next level. Looks
unnatural (i.e. “stiff”) in a three-point stance. A stiff
edge setter who will no longer be able to bull rush his way
to sacks and could face an extended developmental period at
the next level.
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Shea McClellan (DE/OLB)
6-3 248 Boise State |
BRS (Gollin)
- Off the radar screen of many of us, but has
suddenly jumped up the draft charts from obscurity (10th &
12th-ranked DE by PFDG and Lindy's respectively and not even
mentioned by PFW) to #3 DE by Mayock and a 1st round pick on
Kiper's 4/4 mock.
Pro Football Draft Guide –
Has an absolutely non-stop motor, a
good first step and the ability to battle through blocks as
a pass rusher. A bit limited athletically and not especially
flexible, but he has a knack for getting into the backfield.
Could be a 4-3 DE or a 3-4 OLB.
Lindy's
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never-satisfied grinder and the unsung hero of a very good
Boise St. defense. Doesn't stand out athletically/lacks the
natural burst to be a consistent or dominant pass rusher.
Versatile/most effective when moved around by a creative DC.
Borderline Top 100 pick who isn't flashy and won't have
great workout numbers but simply makes plays on the football
field. |
Broderick
Binns Iowa 6001
258 |
Combine
- No Info
Pro
Day - Forty: 4.69 | Ten: 1.64 |
Twenty: 2.68 | BP: 17 | VJ: 36 |
BJ: 10-1 | Sh Sh: 4.66 | 3C: 7.28
BRS (Gollin) -
May be the pass rusher we didn't get in the draft. SI
projects him as a three-technique DT, but he seems to
profile more of apass rushing role player (i.e. a "poor
man's Ingram) who's short, explosive (check his forty, VJ
and BJ). DUI arrest in 2010 may have cost him a draft-spot.
Walter Mitchell (posting on ASFN) - 2nd Team All Big 10. 2011
stats: 59 t, 12 tfl, 5 sacks, 8 pass breakups, 6 qb
pressures. Runs a 4.62---if he was a little taller he could
have been a 3-4th rounder.
SI.com -
Positives:
Undersized yet explosive college lineman who gets the most
from his ability. Remains disciplined with assignments,
plays within himself and makes a lot of smart plays on the
field. Fires off the snap with a quick first step,
immediately locates the ball and shows the ability to alter
his angle of attack and chase the action laterally. Keeps
his knees bent, plays with terrific pad level and naturally
gets leverage on opponents. Keeps his feet driving up the
field, slides off blocks and gets his hands up to knock away
the pass if he cannot get to the quarterback. Adequate speed
off the edge and chases the action hard.
Negatives: First-move lineman who
struggles getting off blocks or will be engulfed at the
point of attack. Possesses just an average closing burst of
speed. Consistently overmatched by opponents.
Analysis: Binns was a productive
college lineman who lacks great measurables for the next
level. His quickness, change-of-direction ability and
intensity will make him an attractive backup as a
three-technique tackle at the next level.
PFW -
Was a two-time all-state selection as
a Minnesota prep. Redshirted in 2007. Appeared in all 13
games in ’08, totaling 22 tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss
and two sacks with two batted passes. Made all 13 starts at
left defensive end in ’09 and tallied 63-10 1/2-6 1/2 with a
team-leading nine batted passes, one forced fumble and a
blocked kick (potential game-winner vs. Northern Iowa). In
’10, played in 12 games (five starts at DLE spot) and
recorded 36-1-0 with two batted passes, one interception
(20-yard touchdown vs. Arizona) and a forced fumble. Was
suspended for the season opener against Eastern Illinois
after being arrested for drunk driving in July 2010. Started
all 13 games at LDE in '11 and totaled 60-12-5 with eight
batted passes, one interception and one forced fumble.
Draft Scout Snapshot: 2010:
Arrested for drunken driving in June 2010, suspended for the
first game of the year...saw action in 12 games, starting
five . . . recorded 17 solo tackles and 19 assists, along
with two pass break-ups, an interception return for a
touchdown at Arizona, one forced fumble and a tackle for
loss. 2009: Honorable mention all-Big Ten by league media .
. . Coaches Appreciation Award, Defense . . .started all 13
games at defensive end . . . Recorded 27 solo tackles and 36
assists in 13 games . . . Led team with nine pass brreak-ups
and had 10 tackles for loss and six QB sacks . . . Collected
four solo tackles and one assist in Orange Bowl, along with
one tackle for loss. 2008: Played in 13 games as a reserve …
credited with 22 tackles, 2.5 for loss, and two sacks … also
broke up two passes and recovered a fumble during the year …
named Big Ten Conference All-Freshman defensive end by
Rivals.com. 2007: Redshirted.
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Zach
Nash 6023 252
Sacramento State |
BRS (Gollin) -
May fit a pass-rushing specialist mold if Horton plans to go
that way. Another shortish, DE/OLB sackmaster. Same deal as
Binns (good first step, relentless pass rusher, but lacks
strength at POA).
Walter Mitchell (posting on ASFN) -
FCS 1st team
All-American. 1st Team All-Big Sky. 2011: 15 tfl, 10.5
sacks, 3 ff, blocked a kick, finishes career at Sac. St.
with 40.4 tfl and school record 29.5 sacks. This kid is
quick and slippery---has a real nose for the ball. The
question is, can he make the transition to OLB and the NFL.
Having not taken an edge rusher in the draft, if Nash turns
out to be a steal, wow, what a 4 days for the Cardinals! I
like Binns too---they both have a good chance---
SI.Com - Positives:
Productive college defensive end who projects to outside
linebacker in the NFL. Plays with good pad level, quick off
the snap and works his hands throughout the action.
Competitive and fights hard until whistle blows. Fluid if
asked to twist or stunt, makes plays in every direction of
the field and stays on his feet. Slides off blocks to get to
the action and displays an array of moves.
Negatives: Lacks strength at the
point and easily pushed from his angle of attack by a single
blocker. Lacks great pursuit speed.
Analysis: Nash has been a menacing defender
the past two seasons yet lacks top size/speed numbers for
the next level. He possesses strong side linebacker size and
offers the football skill to get consideration on a practice
squad.
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Richetti Jones
Oklahoma State 6032 275 |
Combine -
No Info
Pro
Day - Forty: 4.86 | Ten: 1.75 |
Twenty: 2.78 | BP: 30 | VJ: 34 |
BJ: 9-5 | Sh Sh: 4.68 | 3C: 8.15 |
BRS (Gollin) -
Physically fits more a LDE anchor profile than he does a
blindside edge rusher (but Scouts.com likes his pass rushing
skills). Would need to add more bulk to be a traditional 3-4
DE. Not on first list of 17 UDFA's despite being mentioned
by other sites as signing with us.
Walter Mitchell (posting on ASFN) -
Watching this kid on tape I am surprised he wasn't drafted.
He's got some explosion and a good physical presence. Plus
he's strong---30 reps at 225 at his Pro Day. 2011 stats: 33
t 6.5 tfl, 4 sacks, 8 qbps, 3 ff.
Scout.com -
Jones
is a dominating pass rusher, who fires off the ball quickly.
He shows great backside pursuit and does a great job of
blowing off blocks. For a defensive end he is a tad
undersized, but it's nothing a college workout program won't
take care of. |
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