How about the scoop on David Harris aside from this analysis:
Name: David Harris
College: Michigan Number: 45
Height: 6-2 Weight: 242
Position: ILB Pos2:
Class/Draft Year: Sr/2007
40 Time: 4.75 40 Low: 4.73 40 High: 4.78
Projected Round: 2 Stock:
Rated number 3 out of 91 ILB's 52 / 2335 TOTAL
Overview
Once Harris was inserted into the starting lineup, the defense improved and Harris' draft stock subsequently has risen. The powerful 6-2, 240-pound inside linebacker plays the position as it was meant to be played. The leading tackler for the Wolverines this season with 85 stops (Prescott Burgess, in second place, has 44 tackles), Harris earned Second Team All-American honors and is quietly moving up the draft board ahead of some of the biggest names in college football.
A veteran of 31 games, including 22 consecutive starts, Harris accumulated 185 career tackles, including 21 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, a fumble recovery and an interception. He isn't as flashy as some of the other middle linebackers in this draft, but scouts like his physicality, toughness, and consistency.
Analysis
Positives: Thick, powerful frame. Legitimate 6-2, 240-pounder with good overall muscle definition. Good read-and-react skills. Rarely takes a misstep and is athletic enough to get to the edge to meet the ball carrier. Might be at his best as an interior run stuffer. Has improved his hand usage throughout his career and plays a physical, blue collar brand of football. Isn't afraid to take on and discard blockers at the point of attack. Is a reliable tackler, able to generate good power in close quarters, yet also able to break down and make the tackle in the open field. Used as a pass rusher more this season and registered a career high 4.0 sacks. Instinctive and surprisingly athletic in man coverage, especially for a player of his size.
Negatives: Surrounded by a great deal of talent at Michigan, including arguably the best defensive tackle in the country in Alan Branch, whose primary job is to keep blockers off Harris. With Harris, what you see is what you get. He isn't an elite athlete and thus lacks the upside some teams might be looking for. Another potential red flag is Harris struggled with durability early in his career. Over the 2003 and 2004 seasons he missed 16 games due to separate knee injuries.
