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<blockquote data-quote="FrankRizzo" data-source="post: 441784" data-attributes="member: 2232"><p>I want one (or two) of THESE prospects:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1632220/courtney-upshaw" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0066cc"><strong>15. Courtney Upshaw</strong></span></u></a><strong>, OLB, Alabama:</strong> I will be the first to admit that Upshaw lacks the lateral agility teams are looking for in a coverage linebacker. However, due to his incredible power and refined hand technique, he's arguably the safest pass rusher in this year's draft. Some call him a 'tweener. I believe he can be successful as a 4-3 defensive end or as a 3-4 rush linebacker -- and will prove it as a rookie.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1620606/melvin-ingram" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0066cc"><strong>17. Melvin Ingram</strong></span></u></a><strong>, DE/LB, South Carolina:</strong> Blessed with extraordinarily light feet for a 6-2, 276-pound man, Ingram's impressive agility made him a star at defensive tackle for the Gamecocks in 2011. As he proved at the combine, his athleticism may be good enough, in fact, to make the transition to defensive end or even outside linebacker in the 3-4 in the NFL. That said, his short arms (31 inches) will make him much easier to block at the NFL level and Ingram has struggled a bit with durability. Scouts would be wise to remember that Ingram started just 13 of the 51 games he played with the Gamecocks. </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/draft/players/1689559/whitney-mercilus" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0066cc"><strong>24. Whitney Mercilus</strong></span></u></a><strong>, DE/OLB, Illinois:</strong> Mercilus' staggering production (16 sacks, nine forced fumbles) at Illinois in 2011 was a function not only of his own talents but also an aggressive scheme that often gave him favorable matchups. While his statistics were inflated, the athleticism Mercilus demonstrated in workouts since this time argue that he has more upside than I've previously given him credit for. As one of several pass rushers capable of lining up at defensive end in the 4-3 or outside linebacker in the 3-4, I fully expect him to be drafted higher than my ranking indicates. </p><p> </p><p><strong> <a href="http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1262880/andre-branch" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">30. Andre Branch</span></u></a>, DE/OLB, Clemson:</strong> At 6-4, 270 pounds Branch has the size and athleticism to intrigue 4-3 and 3-4 teams, alike. Like South Carolina cornerback Stephon Gilmore, Branch's tape is a bit inconsistent but there is no denying the burst and flexibility he possesses, and that these traits project very well as an NFL pass rusher.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1274370/shea-mcclellin" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0066cc"><strong>32. Shea McClellin</strong></span></u></a><strong>, OLB, Boise State:</strong> McClellin made a name for himself as a terror off the edge for the Broncos (20.5 career sacks) but it wasn't until he made the move to outside linebacker at the Senior Bowl that his true versatility was shown. Possessing the athleticism, technique and work ethic necessary to be successful in any scheme, McClellin is quietly among the safer prospects in the 2012 draft. </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/draft/players/1695468/vinny-curry" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0066cc"><strong>35. Vinny Curry</strong></span></u></a><strong>, DE, Marshall:</strong> Curry was every bit as productive against Conference USA talent as one might expect from a possible first-round talent, recording an eye-popping 77 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three blocked kicks as a senior. There is some question about whether the 6-3, 266-pound Curry has the agility and recognition to handle converting to outside linebacker in the 3-4, but if 4-3 teams are willing to overlook his less than ideal size, they'll certainly be happy with Curry's natural pass rush skills and high-revving motor. </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1779111/bruce-irvin" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0066cc"><strong>48. Bruce Irvin</strong></span></u></a><strong>, OLB, West Virginia:</strong> The NFL is a sucker for proven pass rushers and, frankly, so am I. There are plenty of red flags with Irvin, not the least of which is his rough upbringing and the fact that at this point he provides little other than his ability to harass quarterbacks. Other than quarterbacks, however, there isn't a position more valued in today's NFL than pass-rushers, and Irvin -- due to his explosive burst and lateral agility -- just might be the most gifted of this year's class. </p><p> </p><p>From the great Rob Rang <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/18507542/nfl-draft-big-board-expanding-adjusting-50-best-players" target="_blank">http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/18507542/nfl-draft-big-board-expanding-adjusting-50-best-players</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FrankRizzo, post: 441784, member: 2232"] I want one (or two) of THESE prospects: [URL='http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1632220/courtney-upshaw'][U][COLOR=#0066cc][B]15. Courtney Upshaw[/B][/COLOR][/U][/URL][B], OLB, Alabama:[/B] I will be the first to admit that Upshaw lacks the lateral agility teams are looking for in a coverage linebacker. However, due to his incredible power and refined hand technique, he's arguably the safest pass rusher in this year's draft. Some call him a 'tweener. I believe he can be successful as a 4-3 defensive end or as a 3-4 rush linebacker -- and will prove it as a rookie. [URL='http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1620606/melvin-ingram'][U][COLOR=#0066cc][B]17. Melvin Ingram[/B][/COLOR][/U][/URL][B], DE/LB, South Carolina:[/B] Blessed with extraordinarily light feet for a 6-2, 276-pound man, Ingram's impressive agility made him a star at defensive tackle for the Gamecocks in 2011. As he proved at the combine, his athleticism may be good enough, in fact, to make the transition to defensive end or even outside linebacker in the 3-4 in the NFL. That said, his short arms (31 inches) will make him much easier to block at the NFL level and Ingram has struggled a bit with durability. Scouts would be wise to remember that Ingram started just 13 of the 51 games he played with the Gamecocks. [URL='http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/draft/players/1689559/whitney-mercilus'][U][COLOR=#0066cc][B]24. Whitney Mercilus[/B][/COLOR][/U][/URL][B], DE/OLB, Illinois:[/B] Mercilus' staggering production (16 sacks, nine forced fumbles) at Illinois in 2011 was a function not only of his own talents but also an aggressive scheme that often gave him favorable matchups. While his statistics were inflated, the athleticism Mercilus demonstrated in workouts since this time argue that he has more upside than I've previously given him credit for. As one of several pass rushers capable of lining up at defensive end in the 4-3 or outside linebacker in the 3-4, I fully expect him to be drafted higher than my ranking indicates. [B] [URL='http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1262880/andre-branch'][U][COLOR=#0066cc]30. Andre Branch[/COLOR][/U][/URL], DE/OLB, Clemson:[/B] At 6-4, 270 pounds Branch has the size and athleticism to intrigue 4-3 and 3-4 teams, alike. Like South Carolina cornerback Stephon Gilmore, Branch's tape is a bit inconsistent but there is no denying the burst and flexibility he possesses, and that these traits project very well as an NFL pass rusher. [URL='http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1274370/shea-mcclellin'][U][COLOR=#0066cc][B]32. Shea McClellin[/B][/COLOR][/U][/URL][B], OLB, Boise State:[/B] McClellin made a name for himself as a terror off the edge for the Broncos (20.5 career sacks) but it wasn't until he made the move to outside linebacker at the Senior Bowl that his true versatility was shown. Possessing the athleticism, technique and work ethic necessary to be successful in any scheme, McClellin is quietly among the safer prospects in the 2012 draft. [URL='http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/draft/players/1695468/vinny-curry'][U][COLOR=#0066cc][B]35. Vinny Curry[/B][/COLOR][/U][/URL][B], DE, Marshall:[/B] Curry was every bit as productive against Conference USA talent as one might expect from a possible first-round talent, recording an eye-popping 77 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three blocked kicks as a senior. There is some question about whether the 6-3, 266-pound Curry has the agility and recognition to handle converting to outside linebacker in the 3-4, but if 4-3 teams are willing to overlook his less than ideal size, they'll certainly be happy with Curry's natural pass rush skills and high-revving motor. [URL='http://www.packerforum.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1779111/bruce-irvin'][U][COLOR=#0066cc][B]48. Bruce Irvin[/B][/COLOR][/U][/URL][B], OLB, West Virginia:[/B] The NFL is a sucker for proven pass rushers and, frankly, so am I. There are plenty of red flags with Irvin, not the least of which is his rough upbringing and the fact that at this point he provides little other than his ability to harass quarterbacks. Other than quarterbacks, however, there isn't a position more valued in today's NFL than pass-rushers, and Irvin -- due to his explosive burst and lateral agility -- just might be the most gifted of this year's class. From the great Rob Rang [url]http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/18507542/nfl-draft-big-board-expanding-adjusting-50-best-players[/url] [/QUOTE]
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