Harvey looked like an OLB to me and showed excellent athleticism at the combine doing drills. He's been timed in the 4.7s before and has a lot going for him. He's a worthy selection IMO and just what they need. I hope they take Harvey and Cliff Avril later but if they get just one of them I'll be happy.
Analysis of Harvey:
Positives: Has an ideal wing span (82 inches) with a tall frame and room to carry at least another 15 pounds of bulk...Displays lean muscle development, tight waist and hips and strong thighs and calves...Consistent pass rusher who can turn at full speed and chase down the ballcarrier on the outside...Must be accounted for and game planned by the opponent due to his sudden burst coming off the edge...When he keeps his hands active and uses his long reach, he can easily play off blocks...Flashes very good short-area acceleration and good leaping ability to impact the passing game at the line of scrimmage...Has good agility, balance and flexibility closing on the pocket...Plays with a consistent motor and won't give up on plays, despite usually being outweighed by over 50 pounds vs. his opponents (in 2007, his primary blocker averaged 311 pounds)...Not loud or vocal, letting his action due the talking, he displays a good work ethic...Has no problem making game-time mental adjustments, as he is alert to blocking schemes, slipping past trash...Has the mental ability to take plays from the chalkboard to the playing field...Is seldom faked out, as he reads and reacts to the play with good vision and shows urgency closing on the ball...Combines explosive quickness with adequate playing strength...Moves well off the snap and gets his best production when he beats the offensive tackle with quickness...Has outstanding timed speed coming off the edge and will stand up some, as well as play in a two-point stance, gaining good advantage by pinning the blocker's ears back with his quick-twitch movement...Quick reactor who takes proper angles attacking from the backside...Is consistently the first defensive lineman off the snap, showing the speed to come off the corner and pressure the pocket...High-energy type with good vision to locate the ball on the move...Sees plays develop and shows good patience while containing in attempts to shut down the reverse...Reacts quickly to block pressure, but does not change direction well in a crowd as he does in the open...When he has an unimpeded line to the ball, he closes with force and suddenness...Able to shed and make plays vs. the tight end, but even when he's overmatched vs. an offensive tackle, he will give full effort until the whistle...Able to neutralize one-on-one blocks, but is not a two-gap player that can handle double teams on a steady basis...Capable of playing with leverage and can get his hands into the tight end, stand the opponent up and shed, but will get rerouted vs. the bigger offensive tackles...Has the athletic ability to move laterally in pursuit and always gives a consistent effort on the chase from the backside...Takes good angles to the ball and flashes a good short-area burst...Could do a better job of securing tackles with his arms, as he lets a few ballcarriers get away, but he is an explosive form tackler when closing on the quarterback...Will throw his body around to make the play and what he does best is apply constant pressure on the pocket with his upfield burst and smooth hips...Shows a good rip, swim, counter and bull-rush move, with the ability to dip turning the corner...Has good hand placement on the blocker, but needs to use those hands better to prevent from being cut blocked...When he uses his hands and reach properly, he can gain separation, control and get off blocks...Has the speed to close the deal coming off twists and games and when he breaks free from the block, he takes dead aim on the passer...Has the hunger you want in a pass rusher when closing.
