Scouting Combine, Day 3: Defensive Line

[methodtoll]

I am too lazy to post prospects that I like so I just figured I would make a discussion out that... Sounds good?

[methodtoll]

So far:

Ziggy Hood from Mizz and Raji from BC seem like the DTs I wouldn't mind seeing as Panthers.

In regards to DEs, Orakpo from Texas and Larry English are two that I like.

Darkhorse: Mitch King

[panther4life]

Havent done much research but from the little ive seen of him on t.v i like Raji

[HSCBandit07]

There are a lot of OT projected in the early first round...glad we got gross signed

I'd like to see us go after raji or orakpo permitting - well - you all know

[PantherBrew]

Orakpo is more of a 3-4 OLB, I wouldn't mind seeing Everett Brown from FSU, or Tyson Jackson, DE from LSU. Jackson played DE at LSU, but is more suited for DT in the NFL.

[Captroop]

Michael Johnson is starting to look like a Peppers clone. He has amazing body control and speed. I think he would fill in perfectly for the departing Pep. The question now is, after this showing at the combine, will we get a chance at him?

[Liminy]

I'd like to see Ziggy Hood as a Panther, seen the guy play a lot at the Mizzou games I've been too.

[Doc Holiday]

Michael Johnson is starting to look like a Peppers clone. He has amazing body control and speed. I think he would fill in perfectly for the departing Pep. The question now is, after this showing at the combine, will we get a chance at him?

I have ad my eye on him as well, and would love to see us get him, and on the up side of him over Peppers he seems to be a very fiery guy, and plays with a real passion for the game.

[ashehudson]

Too bad we can't draft our DEs from the NBA draft...

[monstercat]

Havent done much research but from the little ive seen of him on t.v i like Raji

There is no doubt he can play. I watched about 4-5 of BC's games last year, and that guy showed up every week.

[carpanfan96]

top performers of those that ran the 40 and the other drills.

Sidbury, Jr., Lawrence 4.64

Barwin, Connor 4.66

Brown, Everette 4.73

Johnson, Michael 4.75

Sulak, Stryker 4.77

Brown, Cody 4.84

Butler, Victor 4.84

Veikune, David 4.87

Gilbert, Jarron 4.87

Bench press

Taylor, Terrance 37

Miller, Roy 36

Veikune, David 35

Hood, Evander 34

Raji, B.J. 33

Brace, Ron 32

Grady, Adrian 31

Magee, Alex 30

Mitchell, Khalif 30

Vert jump

Barwin, Connor 40.5

Johnson, Michael 38.5

Maybin, Aaron 38.0

Walker, Derek 37.5

Brown, Cody 36.5

English, Larry 36.0

Baker, Chris 35.5

Gilbert, Jarron 35.5

Sidbury, Jr., Lawrence 35.0

They have Orakpo has LB in the drills, So I didn't Had him in to those. Here's his 40 time. They haven't done the Bench and Jump's for LB's yet, but his Bench should be really good.

40 - 4.70

[carpanfan96]

I like Connor in the second round, because of his speed and athleticism, we should be able to teach technique to him as he seems more interested in learning the DE position. I want us to get either a DT, CB or WR in the first unless Orakpo falls to us. I see Orakpo more as a Tweener or Hybrid DE, one that can both rush the passer and drop into coverage. Something our replacement for peppers is going to need to be able to do. Quite a few of our defensive plays have peppers dropping back into coverage. Assuming we get a first for Peppers. Big reason I like Orakpo, that and his uncanny strength for his size.

[methodtoll]

One thing I haven't heard anything about is who the Panthers staff have talked to at the Combine. Last year, I believe the Panthers had dinner with someone but maybe its just me.

[Captroop]

I'm still not sure Barwin will be a DE at the next level. He might be a TE. But I think most likely he will be drafted to play LB. He probably just worked out with the DL prospects today so his measurables look amazing in comparison.