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In addition to being interviewed at the Combine, and having a private workout, he'll now be visiting with the Pats -- so there's certainly some Pats interest being shown. He's been mentioned often in this forum, but never really considered as a serious option, after Gholston, Groves, and so on...
One question consistently raised regarding all DE/OLBs, is the issue of playing in space. Avril has experience at OLB, prior to moving to DE -- so that issue may be negated. There is a concern about him having the strength to hold up vs OTs. This is a worthy subject to debate.
Curious as to the thoughts here, and should we list him as one who indeed fits the Pats profile. Obviously, if the Pats pass on the earlier ranked DE/OLBs (tweeners), it's wise to have others to consider.
At the Combine, listed as 6027 253. Timed at 4.51, with an excellent 6.90 3-cone.
Ranked in everyone's top 100. Considered a solid second round pick.
Feedback appreciated...and here's the visit article:
One question consistently raised regarding all DE/OLBs, is the issue of playing in space. Avril has experience at OLB, prior to moving to DE -- so that issue may be negated. There is a concern about him having the strength to hold up vs OTs. This is a worthy subject to debate.
Curious as to the thoughts here, and should we list him as one who indeed fits the Pats profile. Obviously, if the Pats pass on the earlier ranked DE/OLBs (tweeners), it's wise to have others to consider.
At the Combine, listed as 6027 253. Timed at 4.51, with an excellent 6.90 3-cone.
Ranked in everyone's top 100. Considered a solid second round pick.
Feedback appreciated...and here's the visit article:
Avril, who also has visited Buffalo and Detroit and has plans to visit New England, Atlanta and Tennessee.