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Round 6: UCONN OLB Lawrence Wilson

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i'm telling you, his number one weakness is not being good enough at football. in all the tape i've watched of this guy that's what stands out. he's not good enough yet.

The second big thing tho is that he's not explosive either. Poor insticts & not a physical specimen both do not bode well for him making it in the NFL in any meaningful way.

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The second big thing tho is that he's not explosive either. Poor insticts & not a physical specimen both do not bode well for him making it in the NFL in any meaningful way.

i was being facetious but i do think he's going to have to find a way to get around not being big enough to tackle people the way he's trying to in what i'm seeing. seems like another risky pick. he does have a way of getting near the ball and making the tackle but it's a little too easy to shed his tackle sometimes. i mean in this highlight video from a cincinnati game the quarterback bounces off him and scores a td. that's not going to get it done.

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2nd pick in 6th Round, hope we consider:

Tim Barnes, C Missouri

Biography: Full-time starter the past three seasons and awarded all-Conference honors as a senior.

Positives: "Tough, strong, small-area blocker who's been productive and durable on the college level. Blocks with good lean, keeps his feet moving, and immediately gets his hands into defenders. Anchors in pass protection, stays square, and turns defenders off the line as a run blocker. Blocks with a nasty attitude, keeps his head on a swivel, and does a terrific job leading the offensive line. Displays better-than-average footwork in space and bends his knees."

Negatives: "Lacks agility, overall blocking balance and struggles in motion. Stiff as a blocker, which hurts his ability to finish blocks."

Analysis: Barnes is one of the most underrated centers in April's draft and possesses the football skills to play and eventually start at the next level. He should only improve as a physically matures and irons out the rough edges of his game.

Projection: 4th

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Darvin Adams, WR Auburn

Analysis: "Adams made an immediate impact once he stepped in with the starting team as a sophomore and has proven to be a big play receiver who makes tough catches down the field. He possesses the skills, both athletic and football, to be a productive third receiver in the NFL and should see action as a rookie this fall."

Projection: 4th

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Schuylar Oordt, TE Northern Iowa

Analysis: Oordt is a sensational athlete who struggled to see consistent starting action at Northern Iowa due to the depth of talent in the program. He's a top developmental prospect who should see the field early in his NFL career as a second tight end and eventually grow to the top man on the depth chart.

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His combine report

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/lawrence-wilson?id=2495249#tabs:tab-overview

Wilson looks like a future backup who should be able to be productive on special teams. Has good height and speed but lacks the bulk or playing strength to take on and shed blockers against the run. Flashes the potential of a sideline-to-sideline player but isn't the most sound openfield tackler or the smoothest player in space/coverage. Could see action in passing situations with his combination of range in coverage and comfort blitzing. One of those interesting prospects who, despite his experience and productive in college, still has upside and needs polish to elevate his game to that of an NFL starter. Day 3, late-round prospect.

Strengths

Wilson is an experienced, highly-durable linebacker. Can fly around the field and make plays from sideline to sideline against the run. Closes well and has a motor that doesn't stop. Likes to attack vertically as a blitzer. Does a good job in man coverage and is comfortable playing zone.

Weakness

Does not want to play in tight quarters. Ability to take on blockers and shed must improve at the next level. Takes false steps when defending counters. Despite good speed, will fail to breakdown properly and miss tackles in the open field. Can get turned around in man coverage.

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