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Corey Irvin


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Just wondering what everyone's thought's were on this guy. Obviously being a 3rd round pick the expectations for him aren't that high, but do you guys think he has potential? It looked like he got pressure in the little time we saw of him in preseason. Could he bring the pass rushing element we are looking for at DT? Does he have a high ceiling? Obviously from all the questions I'm asking I don't know too much about him but I'm curious.

I don't think he has to be starter material just yet or anything like that, but maybe he could be a rotational guy.

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My expectations are pretty high for a 3rd round pick. Here's some draft analysis from NFL.COM:

Positives: Long arms with a square build and room for additional growth. ... At least adequate initial quickness off the snap. ... At least adequate lateral quickness to generate some pass rush from the interior. ... Learning to utilize his long arms to keep blockers off his body. ... Locates the ball and plays with good hustle in pursuit. ... Good lower leg drive to anchor against the run. ... Gets his arms up to provide obstacles in the passing lanes. ... Improved throughout the week of practice at the Senior Bowl.

Negatives: Raw and lacks the eye-popping athleticism to indicate high upside. ... Not quick enough off the snap or when msoving laterally to generate much of a pass rush. ... Only short-area quickness. ... Needs an open lane to close. ... Adequate size and strength to hold up against the run, but struggles to disengage.

Compares To: ROCKY BERNARD, New York Giants -- Irvin has good athleticism and a great wingspan, but he has limited production at both levels of college competition. He can create problems coming off a single block, but he lacks great lateral agility to chase down plays in space. He is more of a bull rusher than one who can get an edge off a tackle. He uses his hands with force, but is not a quick engage-and-shed type. He needs to show more aggression in his play, but might not be anything more than a rotation player than a starter.

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