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Rashaan Evans LB UA



Strengths: Quick to fill against the run and shows ability to shed blocks and hold at the point of attack. Quickly diagnoses plays and reacts both as a run defender and in coverage, usually putting himself in good position to make a play. Has the ability to make plays from sideline to sideline. Was asked to rush the passer from the OLB position on occasion and showed some skill at it. Excels in zone coverage, especially in the flats and short-medium range over the middle, where he acts as enforcer and caused several receivers to drop passes under threat of the big hit. High effort player who will not quit on plays. Usually around the ball and makes tons of plays around the line of scrimmage. Usually a sound tackler with good wrap up fundamentals. Good timing and gap usage as a blitzer.

Weaknesses: Relies on play diagnosis to expand range and can be beat by speed. Is overaggressive against the run at times, will overpursue his gap and allow a cutback lane at times and bites hard on playaction at times. Mostly ineffective in man coverage and deep coverage. On the occasions he misses tackles, it is because he overruns the ballcarrier or goes for the big body blow.

Other: Likely best suited to 4-3 SLB in the NFL, but 4-3 MLB and 3-4 ILB are good options as well.

Player Comparison: Bobby Wagner
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Name one person on this board that thought that recommended Phillip Dorsett as our 1st rd. pick. There aren't any.

You however lobbied greatly for Kikaha, and you can't deny that.
I will openly admit that I thought Kikaha was the most developed and NFL ready pass rusher in that draft outside of Shane Ray. Unfortunately, he has been the victim of injury and hasn't really gotten much of a chance to develop.

That said, the archived board actually had a thread where everyone posted who they'd pick with the Colts first pick in that draft. I listed Landon Collins, Damarious Randall, and Eddie Goldman as options. Puck, Smitty, or anyone with access to that archive can confirm. I did like Kikaha as an option, but only in a trade down scenario.
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Tremaine Edmunds LB VT



Strengths: Very stout against the run. Diagnoses the play quickly and puts himself in good position to succeed. Fights off and evades blocks with ease, finding his way to the intended running lane and finishing violently or forcing the runner to change direction. In the box enforcer who also has the range to cover the flats. High effort player who doesn't take plays off. Flashes some skill as an edge rusher and also times inside blitzes well. Great fundamentals on tackling, wraps up, finishes, and rarely misses a tackle.

Weaknesses: Does not have great range and is too slow to make many plays from behind. Struggles in all variations of coverage except for short zone. Aggressiveness against the run causes him to bite hard on playaction, leaving his coverage responsibility open on such plays. May struggle to keep up with athleticism at the next level.

Other: Classic "thumper" 3-4 ILB in the NFL. Could also play 4-3 SLB.

Player Comparison: Dont'a Hightower
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Malik Jefferson LB UT



Strengths: Flies around the field and displays sideline to sideline playmaking range. Makes a ton of plays in the box and behind the line of scrimmage. Quick to diagnose plays and typically puts himself in good position to make a play. Sheds and fights off blocks with ease and typically gets to ballcarriers and finishes plays quickly. Displays an ability to time blitzes and get through gaps as both a run defender and pass rushers, and is a violent finisher when he gets into the backfield. Excels in coverage, running with tight ends and running backs in man coverage and following his responsibilities well in all levels of zone coverage. Punishes receivers over the middle and rarely are balls thrown in his direction.

Weaknesses: Aggressiveness in pursuit causes him to occasionally overrun plays and open running lanes or miss tackles against more agile running backs. Takes bad angles occasionally in pursuit which he can usually cover with athleticism. Occasionally misses on blitzes when he should have the QB dead to rights. Sometimes slow to recognize playaction and screens.

Other: Ideal 4-3 MLB or 3-4 ILB in the NFL.

Player Comparison: Patrick Willis
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Leighton Vander Esch LB BSU



Strengths: Prototypical build for the LB position with speed to match the modern requirements of the position. Has the range to make plays from sideline to sideline and played his best against Oregon's spread offense. Diagnoses the play quickly and attacks his responsibility. Gets downhill in a hurry against the run and is capable of fighting through blocks to make a play. Good in coverage, has the speed to run with backs and right ends in man and usually covers his responsibilities well in all levels of zone. Times blitzes well and uses his athleticism to get through the gaps and make plays.
Wrap up tackler who finishes with strong technique and does not miss tackles by going for the big hit. Relentless motor and does not quit on plays, recovers to finish plays most would give up on.

Weaknesses: Occasionally struggled in medium-deep zone coverage. Can run himself out of a play at times by overcommitting to pursuit. Missed some tackles by not maintaining good enough balance and allowing the runner to run through his tackle. Sometimes allows blockers to lock on and take him out of plays.

Other: Ideal 4-3 MLB or 3-4 ILB in the NFL

Player Comparison: Luke Kuechly
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Shaquem Griffin LB UCF



Strengths: Strong at the point of attack and willing to take on and beat blocks to make plays. Displays sideline to sideline range and playmaking ability. Was effective in short and medium zone and man coverage, and has the ability to run with receivers as well as backs and tight ends. Was asked to play 3-4 OLB in college, and displayed some ability as a pass rusher, including a developed spin move and a better than expected ability to bend the edge. Best quality as a player is probably his relentless motor, will not quit on plays and makes plays you wouldn't expect because of it.

Weaknesses: Undersized for an NFL LB and will not be able to play on the edge consistently because of it. Does not have a left hand, making coverage and catching the ball more difficult for him, as well as sometimes causing difficulties wrapping up and finishing tackles on film. Level of competition will be a huge jump and could cause difficulties.

Other: Very versatile player who could be used in a wide variety of roles by a creative defensive coordinator in the NFL, but ultimately will settle in best as a 4-3 WLB.

Player Comparison: Adalius Thomas
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Rasheem Green DL USC



Strengths: Strong at the point of attack and rarely loses ground initially. Tracks the ball well and moves quickly to play side to close running lanes. Has a good first step and violent hand punch that keeps offensive linemen from locking on to him and allows him to penetrate gaps and make plays in the backfield. Often drew blocking attention, frequently doubled and chipped. Used good handfighting and rudimentary pass rush moves to show effectiveness at bending the edge and being an effective outside rusher. Gets his hands up when blocked as a rusher and is able to deflect passes when he can't reach the QB. Produced at a high level in college, but is still young and has a great deal of potential to grow and get better.

Weaknesses: Plays too high at times and can be moved off his spot when he does. Tries to go too low at times and gets blocked down by guards inside. Needs to be more consistent. Currently is a bit of a twenner, though athleticism should be enough for DE.

Other: Boom or bust type. Best suited to 4-3 DE or 3-4 DE in the NFL, but could move to 4-3 DT if needed.

Player Comparison: Cameron Jordan
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Lorenzo Carter LB UGA



Strengths: Strong at the point of attack and capable of fighting through blocks to make plays. Plays his assignments well, rarely allows a running lane to develop in his gap, and sets the edge well. Has sideline to sideline range and playmaking ability. Is solid in coverage, has the ability to mirror tight ends and backs in man and plays his assignment well in zone. Uses good handfighting and converts speed to power to keep blockers off of him and make plays near the line of scrimmage or apply pressure to the QB. High effort player who doesn't take plays off and will make plays in pursuit.

Weaknesses: Isn't effective at bending the edge, and is beat if his first move doesn't work. Needs to learn pass rush moves to go with his athleticism to become an effective pass rusher. Plays too high at times and allows himself to get blocked out of the play. Needs to wrap up more consistently as a tackler. Occasionally takes bad angles in pursuit and doesn't put himself in good position to make a play.

Other: Could play 4-3 DE, 3-4 OLB, or 4-3 SLB effectively in the NFL.

Player Comparison: Justin Houston
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How about Will Hernandez. OG. Utep
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How about Will Hernandez. OG. Utep
Trump is trying to deport him. Risky draft pick
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