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Looks like Reiss is reading a lot into BB's visit to Gainsville.
NFLdraftcountdown.com has him doing to Vikings in middle of first on their latest mock, so definitely feels like a reach (or maybe Reiss would have felt NE would trade down, only he couldn't in mock).
Here is their scouting report:
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/derrickharvey.html
From this report, sounds like he is more a pure DE with less of a chance to convert to 3-4 OLB than other prospects ... but gotta admit I don't know much about the guy.
Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com is conducting mock drafts and he phoned Wednesday looking for a Patriots pick at No. 7. For each team, he had a writer making the picks, and this is the way his mock unfolded:
# 1) Dolphins -- OL Jake Long
# 2) Rams -- DE Chris Long
# 3) Falcons -- DT Glenn Dorsey
# 4) Raiders -- DE Vernon Gholston
# 5) Chiefs -- DT Sedrick Ellis
# 6) Jets -- CB Leodis McKelvin
After picking Kansas CB Aqib Talib last week (trades aren't part of the format), I changed my tune this week. The more I thought about it, I can't imagine the Patriots paying that much to an unproven cornerback when they had Asante Samuel and could have invested that money in him.
So the focus turned to some bigger bodies up front. I had initially shied away from Florida DE Derrick Harvey, who would project to outside linebacker in the team's 3-4. But given the choices on the board in this scenario -- and Belichick and Scott Pioli's ties to Florida -- I went with Harvey.
Here are the first eight picks, with some commentary included with each selection.
Looks like Reiss is reading a lot into BB's visit to Gainsville.
NFLdraftcountdown.com has him doing to Vikings in middle of first on their latest mock, so definitely feels like a reach (or maybe Reiss would have felt NE would trade down, only he couldn't in mock).
Here is their scouting report:
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/derrickharvey.html
Strengths:
Excellent athleticism...Good size with long arms and the frame to get bigger...Has a great motor...Very quick with a great first step...Plays faster than he times and has a burst to close...Great instincts and awareness...Has terrific range and does a good job in pursuit...Does a solid job against the run...Has decent strength and power...Offers some versatility...Plays with a nasty demeanor...Awfully productive.
Weaknesses:
Lacks elite speed...Could stand to bulk up a bit...Needs to add some more moves to his pass rush repertoire..Can get overpowered at the point of attack..Will have to improve his hand use...Struggles to shed blocks once massive offensive tackles are able to lock on...Must do a much better job of protecting his lower extremities.
Notes:
Was a 5-Star recruit coming out of high school...Redshirted in '04 and saw limited action as a backup in 2005...Started five games as a sophomore while playing in a rotation...Recorded 3 sacks against Ohio St. and was named Defensive MVP of the '07 Tostitos BCS National Championship Game...Only started 18 college games...Is not quite as fast or athletic as Jarvis Moss but might be a better pro prospect...A prototypical 43 defensive end and might be able to play outside linebacker in a 34 scheme as well..One of the premier pass rushers available for the 2008 NFL Draft.
From this report, sounds like he is more a pure DE with less of a chance to convert to 3-4 OLB than other prospects ... but gotta admit I don't know much about the guy.