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Don Banks's latest mock has us taking Chandler Jones, Syracuse DE, a riser, at #27 when Dont'a Hightower is still available. What do you guys think of that?

I'm still attached to Andre Branch, of Clemson, with his versatility being able to play both the 3-4 and 4-3, which presumably Jones also has if he bulks up to play end. 2012 NFL Mock Draft 6.0 has Stephon Gilmore cracking the top 10 - Don Banks - SI.com

They're currently training together with a few other NFL hopefuls in Florida. I'd love to be able to watch the two.

Chandler Jones, Syracuse, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
Andre Branch, Clemson, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

A late March McShay mock had us taking Jones, followed by Branch with the next pick by the Packers. Chandler Jones - ACC Blog - ESPN

I guess I just like the idea of having two Branches on the team.

MrNathanDrake

Chandler Jones 100%

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fxkane

Our Lads (an excellent scouting site) has us taking Branch at 27. And Kendall Reyes or Zach Brown at 31.

captain stone

Why?

I just don't get all this Chandler Jones love. I mean, what the hell has he done?
He's too frail for 3-4 DE, and too lanky for 3-4 OLB.
He's a 4-3 DE only, and unless Bill decides to convert to a Tampa/Indy/Minny front 7,
he's simply not a match here.

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BradyToHernandez

How is he too lanky for 3-4 OLB? He's 6'5'' 266 lbs according to NEPatriotsdraft.com. Willie Mcginest was 6'5'' 270.

I'd go Chandler Jones. I like Andre Branch but not at 27. If he falls to 48 though I'd take him.

reamer

Jones is a great big meh for me.

Branch translates well into this defense. Needs some strength and conditioning work, but he's the best fit for a NEP OLB I've seen in a while. With the right coaching, I think he's got Suggs-like upside.

Gator Mike

Agreed.

And not only that, but he's not especially sudden or strong. Unless he adds a ton of muscle (...and then, would he be fluid enough to play LB or turn the corner???), then I don't see how he's gonna get to the QB at the NFL level.

And he's not especially productive in the Big East of all places. Branch had almost as many sacks this year (9.5) as Jones had the past three years (10.5).

rookBoston

Chicken legs is the problem. Makes me think of Crable. I wish Jones was more beefy instead of all arms and legs. He looks odd in a three pt stance. His legs are so long, he cant really get low.

That said, Jason Taylor was lean and long, too. Made a good career out of it.

Regarding the OP, I wouldn't take either Jones or Branch. I prefer Nick Perry, Devin Still or Jerell Worthy. The fact that they are all available. and Shae McClellin, too, makes me think TRADE DOWN!

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manxman2601

Ronnell Lewis in the second please.