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2014 NFL Draft: Pre-Season Breakdown – Ryan Shazier, LB Ohio State

The Ohio State Buckeyes have made a habit of producing NFL talent at the linebacker position and the latest player making noise in Columbus is Ryan Shazier, a speedy playmaker from Plantation, FL. Shazier…Read More

2013 NFL Draft: Zaviar Gooden Prospect Profile

Every year there are a few players who make you stop and just imagine. They are incredible athletes who are adjusting to a new position and  need serious work. This year it is Missouri Tigers outside…Read More

Kansas State Linebacker Arthur Brown Shines in Home State

A few years ago the recruiting world was aflutter with talk about the Brown brothers from Wichita, Kansas. Bryce Brown would have one of the most controversial recruitment storylines in years. He ended…Read More

A Flaw in the Armor

I’ve often caught myself marveling at the talent of Jarvis Jones this season. Jones has been excellent in every facet of the game and is one of the most athletic defensive prospects in the country.…Read More

Freak Show 2013: #4

For the next installment of my ‘Freak Show’ series naming the top 5 freaky athletes of the 2013 NFL drafts, we stick to the pac-12 and move on up to Oregon. #4.. Dion Jordan: OLB, Oregon. Pre-snap,…Read More

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Mingo Has a Long Way To Go

Barkevious Mingo had some pretty high expectations heading into the 2012 season. There was even talk…Read More

Jabaal Sheard Scouting Report

Pass Rush Skills: Doesn’t always get off the ball first, but has the quickness to make up for it. …Read More

Sam Acho Scouting Report

Pass Rush Skills: Lined up and rushed the passer from the 5-technique (DE) and 3-technique (DT). Not…Read More

Robert Quinn Scouting Report

Pass Rush Skills: Quick first step and explosive off the edge. Can flatten out and get around the corner…Read More

Aldon Smith Scouting Report

Pass Rush Skills: An athletic freak that possesses tremendous quickness and lateral movement. Proves…Read More

Recent Hybrid DE’s Crash and Burn After Transition to 3-4 OLB

It has become vogue to take a college 4-3 defensive end and refashion him into a 3-4 outside linebacker.…Read More

Akeem Ayers Scouting Report

Instincts/Recognition: Not a very instinctual athlete when lining up at inside linebacker. Tends to…Read More