Thursday, May 8, 2014

Position Breakdown: Outside Linebacker

1.  Khalil Mack (SR) 6'3 251 Buffalo
Analysis: Physical linebacker who uses speed and power to makes plays in the backfield. Can rush the passer or play in coverage. Could shed blocks better. Can fit in any scheme.
Projection:  Top 4

2.  Anthony Barr (SR) 6'5 255 UCLA
Analysis:  Elite athlete whose best football is still ahead of him. Versatile athlete who can rush passer or play in coverage. Needs to add weight. Not an overly aggressive player. Average instincts.
Projection: 1st Round

3. Kyle Van Noy (SR) 6'3 243 BYU
Analysis: Versatile playmaker. Has a knack for getting the QB (26 career sacks). Elite quickness. Has the ability to play in coverage. Speed is only average and will take bad angles at times.
Projection: Top 50

4. Marcus Smith (SR) 6'3 251 Louisville
Analysis:  Good speed and quickness. Relentless pass rusher. Experience standing and in coverage. Can match up with TEs. Lacks pass rushing moves. Struggles to shed blocks.  Can play out of control
Projection: Day 2

5. Ryan Shazier (JR) 6'1 237 Ohio State
Analysis:  Explosive athlete. Run and tackle linebacker. Good lateral agility. Gets hung up on blocks and struggles to disengage. Average instincts. Below average in man coverage. 4-3 WLB only.
Projection:  1st Round

6. Christian Jones (SR) 6'3 240 Florida State
Analysis: Versatile linebacker who can cover, tackle, and blitz. Only Average athlete. Doesn't use hands consistently to shed blocks. Lacks good strength. Jack of all, master of none player.
Projection:  3rd or 4th Round

7. Jonathan Brown (SR) 6'0 238 Illinois
Projection: 5th or 6th Round

8. Telvin Smith (SR) 6'3 218 Florida State
Projection: 3rd Round
9. Carl Bradford (JR) 6'1 250 Arizona State
Projection: Day 3 Pick

10. Adrian Hubbard (JR) 6'6 257 Alabama
Projection: 6th or 7th Round

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