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Mock Swaggie 3.14


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1st Round: Michael (D-Block) Brockers

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Michael Brockers, DL, LSU

Height: 6’6″

Weight: 306

Grade: 7.8 (Grading Scale)

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/prospect-ranking-breakdown/

Film Room Notes: vs Alabama (BCS)

http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2012/01/film-room-alabama-vs-lsu-bcs-championship.html

Strengths: Elite size, has the frame to still add a few pounds – Not stiff at all – Scheme diverse, can play both the three and five techniques – Exhibits overwhelming power at the point of attack – Keeps his pads low in the run game, very difficult to push back – Makes shedding blocks look easy at times – Holds his own against double teams – Locates the ball well, tackles effectively – Shows a good first step and has a few go-to rush moves, can pack a wicked one-handed jolt – Anticipates plays, makes good reads on screens and draws – Incredible upside, could have a Richard Seymour-esque impact early on in his career.

Weaknesses: Only started for one year, just a red-shirt sophomore – Not polished rushing the passer, will need to develop some counter-moves – Pad level rises rushing the passer, especially outside.

Round 2: Bruce ( All Mighty ) Irvin aka the Sack Man

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Name: Bruce Irvin 2010 JUCO

College: West Virginia Number: 11

Height: 6-2 Weight: 245

Position: OLB Pos2: DE

Class/Draft Year: Sr/2012

40 Time: 4.54 40 Low: 4.43 40 High: 4.65

Projected Round: 2 Stock:

Rated number 5 out of 223 OLB's 38 / 2741 TOTAL

Round 4: Matt (McNasty) Reynolds

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Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU (Senior)

Height: 6’6″

Weight: 329

Projection: 6.1P (Grading Scale)

Film Room Notes: vs SJSU

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2011/10/film-room-session-byu-v-san-jose-state/

Strengths: Great size and bulk – Very good run blocker – Handles power rushers effectively, anchors well – Solid player for multiple season – Good kid off the field – Comes from a football family – Moves effectively on pulls.

Weaknesses: Could tone up a bit – Doesn’t have the feet to handle elite speed – Unable to mirror quick defenders – May be limited to RT or OG at the NFL level – Relies on his size against over-matched opponents.

Round 5:Ladarius Green

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Name: Ladarius Green (+) Coming off shoulder injury

College: Louisiana-Lafayette Number: 89

Height: 6-6 Weight: 236

Position: TE Pos2: WR

Class/Draft Year: Sr/2012

40 Time: 4.64 40 Low: 4.54 40 High: 4.76

Projected Round: 3-4 Stock:

Rated number 5 out of 114 TE's 108 / 2741 TOTAL

Round 6: Eddie Pleasant, S, Oregon

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Name: Eddie Pleasant

College: Oregon Number: 11

Height: 5-10 Weight: 210

Position: SS Pos2: OLB

Class/Draft Year: rSr/2012

40 Time: 4.54 40 Low: 4.44 40 High: 4.65

Projected Round: Stock:

Rated number 13 out of 114 SS's 323 / 2741 TOTAL

Round 7: Shawn Powell P

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i like the first two picks.

'nuff said about brockers.

irvin is one of the most exciting prospects to me. dude is one of the best pass rushers in this draft. the only thing i don't like about him is that is pretty much all he does/can do. i don't particularly mind that, but it would be nice for him to do well in coverage.

if you look at his numbers he did a lot more damage in '10 than this past year. reason for that, though, was that in '10 he was just a situational pass rusher. this past year he was put into more of a full time job but saw a drop in production. the reason for that was teams knew who he was and adjusted to him forcing protection his way.

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I wouldnt be opposed to a cat like Irvin b/c I have an uncomfortable faith in Rivera to coach up a LBer

yeah, the dude is still pretty raw but unbelievable with the pass rush and he's doing a good job of learning. i would hope that rivera and his crew of coach/teachers would be able to help him grow.

a guy like that you scheme around his talents. you realize what he can do and find a way to use it. when i think of us using a joker package and having a roving pass rusher, irvin is the guy that comes to mind.

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Bruce Irvin would be an excellent 3-4 OLB.. we'd have to use him similar to the 49ers used Aldon Smith this year.. they just brought him in on 3rd down situation's and let him pin his ears back.. until later in the year when he felt more comfortable in coverage. Overall, I don't know that we could afford the luxury of taking him that high as a project player. Although, Hurney has done it in the past.

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