Linebacker - scouting the prospects

[Box_O_Rocks]

Thank you Box, you shouldn't have gone through all that trouble. There just didn't seem like this year was as good as last. But maybe it just seems like that to me.

To my mind the top prospects are pretty much the same kind of mix as last year, the difference seems to be the number of later round/UDFA kids who could be brought on as projects. NE is projected to be looking at 4 late round comp picks, and I believe they already have at least 3 picks in those rounds...coincidence? :confused2:

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Norwood made most of South Carolina's second chance | ajc.com

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

A Fish blog discusses Miami OLB issues while trying to figure out how to fit Miami players into Mike Nolan's version of the 3-4, then they turn to discussing various 3-4 OLB prospects in the draft.

Breaking down Dolphins draft: Outside linebackers

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Cross-posted to the DL thread.

The Red Zone Report - 2010 NFL Draft: Defensive End Rankings

 

[chevss454]

A Fish blog discusses Miami OLB issues while trying to figure out how to fit Miami players into Mike Nolan's version of the 3-4, then they turn to discussing various 3-4 OLB prospects in the draft.

Breaking down Dolphins draft: Outside linebackers

Seems the Dolphins may be interested in the same prospects discussed often here. One comment I took note of regarding Brandon Graham is the thought that his arms, at 30", may be too short for him to effective. He was compared to Trevor Laws who has short arms and in 2 yrs Laws has had limited playing time and his game has not translated well to the NFL.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Texas Linebacker Sergio Kindle | National Football Post

 

[BillBelichickFan79]

Via Twitter, Universal Draft reporting that Ricky Sapp played 2009 at 65% due to recovery from ACL surgery. Claims he will be 100% at combine.

Twitter - Universal Draft

Reports that Ricky Sapp played 2009 at around 65% due to ACL recovery. Says he'll be 100% for Combine

 

[MaineMan]

Seems the Dolphins may be interested in the same prospects discussed often here. One comment I took note of regarding Brandon Graham is the thought that his arms, at 30", may be too short for him to effective. He was compared to Trevor Laws who has short arms and in 2 yrs Laws has had limited playing time and his game has not translated well to the NFL.

Yeah, I've been following some of the Fins boards and a lot of their projections cross with ours. This could be a problem if there's a guy BB really wants in the first round.

 

[PatsChamp88]

Via Twitter, Universal Draft reporting that Ricky Sapp played 2009 at 65% due to recovery from ACL surgery. Claims he will be 100% at combine.

Twitter - Universal Draft

Some more information...

Sapp, a borderline first-round prospect, didn't miss a game as a senior but reportedly played at only 65%. His initial rehab was apparently not handled right by Clemson and resulted in Sapp dealing with quadriceps problems in '09. This explains Sapp's pedestrian senior-year numbers (five sacks, 15 TFL). He is expected to be at or near full speed by next week's Combine.

2010 NFL Combine: Player?s Continue to Prepare 2/16

 

[KevinFaulk-33]

What do you think of Worilds a 3-4 OLB?

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Cross-posted to DL.

Georgia Tech Defensive End Derrick Morgan | National Football Post

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

What do you think of Worilds a 3-4 OLB?

I don't recall watching him play, his write-ups seem positive, we'll need to watch for his fluidity in LB drills at the Combine.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Podcast: Tony Pike & Eric Norwood | National Football Post

Asked what one thing he'd work on to improve Norwood responded "my hands" referring to the skill of stacking and shedding. 'Right arm' kid. :rocker:

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Miami Dolphins In Depth -- A quickie chat with Brandon Graham

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

New Era Scouting | Brandon Graham Scouting Report

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

2010 NFL Combine: LB Overview

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Cross-posted from DL.

2010 NFL Combine: DL Overview

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

2010 Spotlight: OLB Ricky Sapp – Clemson

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Sideline Scouting - Dexter Davis Interview

Sideline Scouting - Hall Davis Interview

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Prospect profile: Jason Worilds, DE, Virginia Tech