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As we know the Jets selected Wilkerson at # 29. ESPN writer Cimini spent an afternoon in the film room with NYJets scout studying tape of the player. He was not particularly impressed by Wilkerson's potential as a edge rusher:
"Just my own opinion here, but I don't think you're going to see Wilkerson beat too many tackles with his speed and quickness. He's a power player, not an edge rusher. If he gets sacks from the edge, it'll probably be the result of a line stunt or a particular scheme cooked up by the coaches. Ellis has rare traits, but he's going to need a lot of seasoning. In our film session, he struggled at times to read his keys on the most basic plays."
An afternoon in the Jets' film room - Jets Blog - ESPN New York
Of course, as people have pointed out, PatsFans will closely be watching the full season performances of Wilkerson, Heyward and a few others whom the Pats chose to pass over by trading with the Saints.
"Just my own opinion here, but I don't think you're going to see Wilkerson beat too many tackles with his speed and quickness. He's a power player, not an edge rusher. If he gets sacks from the edge, it'll probably be the result of a line stunt or a particular scheme cooked up by the coaches. Ellis has rare traits, but he's going to need a lot of seasoning. In our film session, he struggled at times to read his keys on the most basic plays."
An afternoon in the Jets' film room - Jets Blog - ESPN New York
Of course, as people have pointed out, PatsFans will closely be watching the full season performances of Wilkerson, Heyward and a few others whom the Pats chose to pass over by trading with the Saints.