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My bold prediction for this season is that Michael Buchanan will not only make the final 53, but he take significant reps from Ninkovich at left defensive end. Had Buchanan come out last year instead he’d of been a top 50 draft pick without question, he was better than Whitney Mercilus in 2011, and last season he played significantly underweight because of the jaw injury, he is going to turn heads.
If you want to see something really eye opening take a look at our 7th round selection in the 2013 draft verses our 1st round selection (stud) in the 2012 draft:
Combine Invite: Yes
Height: 6053
Weight: 255
40 Yrd Dash: 4.71
20 Yrd Dash: 2.67
10 Yrd Dash: 1.65
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 22
Vertical Jump: 33
Broad Jump: 09'05"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.44
3-Cone Drill: 6.91
Career Stats - Illinois
Tot Tckl 161
Tckl Loss 26
Sacks 14
Int 1
FF 2
PD 10
Combine Invite: Yes
Height: 6053
Weight: 266
40 Yrd Dash: 4.77
20 Yrd Dash: 2.73
10 Yrd Dash: 1.66
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 22
Vertical Jump: 35
Broad Jump: 10'00"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.38
3-Cone Drill: 7.07
Career Stats – Syracuse
Tot Tckl 101
Tckl Loss 27
Sacks 10
Int 1
FF 5
PD 7
I'm as big a Buchanan fan as anyone, but Chandler Jones comparisons are premature. Jones is a lot more athletic than his measurables indicate.












