DEFENSIVE TACKLE
| Rank | Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | 40 |
| 1 | Marcel Dareus | Alabama | 6-3 | 319 | 4.93 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Big and quick. Changes direction well. Good athlete. [Erik Scalavino] Plays slow; compares to Gerard Warren. [Paul Perillo] Excellent quickness; Good inside pass rusher; Tenacious; Unblockable at time; Good athlete for position. Â | |||||
| 2 | Nick Fairley | Auburn | 6-4 | 291 | 4.84 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Big and quick. Finishes. Violent. Tries to inflict pain. Dirty at times. Stands up at times. [Erik Scalavino] Powerful inside push; talented, but a cheap-shot artist. [Paul Perillo] Immense talent, questions about drive; Could thrive as physical, inside mauler; Penetrates at will; Definite dirty player. Â | |||||
| 3 | Muhammad Wilkerson | Temple | 6-5 | 305 | 4.96 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Big and athletic. Read plays. Chases down the line. Ton of potential and upside. [Erik Scalavino] Looks slow, but manages to make plays in the backfield. [Paul Perillo] Athletic and raw; Gets upfield; Tenacious; Tough to move; Beat doubles; Pursues well. | |||||
| 4 | Phil Taylor | Baylor | 6-3 | 334 | 5.26 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Big. Strong. Holds up blocks. Moves laterally. Sideline to sideline nose tackle. Finishes plays. [Erik Scalavino] Athletic for his size; run stuffer; decent lateral movement; knack for batting passes. [Paul Perillo] As athletic an NT candidate as you'll find; Moves well laterally; Could play DE or NT in 3-4; Unblockable at times. Â | |||||
| 5 | Corey Liuget | Illinois | 6-2 | 298 | 4.97 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Versatile. Uses hands well. Pursues down line. Decent athlete with only OK size. Physical. [Erik Scalavino] 5-tech or 3-4 nose; known as a team leader. [Paul Perillo] Moves well for size; Has some position flexibility as possible 3-4 DE; Physical. Â | |||||
| THE REST: | |||||
| Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | 40 | |
| Stephen Paea | Oregon State | 6-1 | 303 | 5.15 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Ties up blockers. Tough. Moves OK. Plays under control. 49 BP reps. [Erik Scalavino] Has some quickness, but tends to get lost in the mix; powerful, but needs to use it more effectively. [Paul Perillo] Fast; Strong; Penetrates; Tough; Definite space-eater. | |||||
| Drake Nevis | LSU | 6-1 | 294 | 5.06 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Penetrator. Shoots gaps and splits blockers. Plays low and finds ball well. [Erik Scalavino] Stout at the point of attack, despite smaller size. [Paul Perillo] Big space-eater; Run stuffer; Showed some two-gap ability even though he penetrated quite a bit. | |||||
| Jurrell Casey | USC | 6-1 | 300 | 5.04 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Short and stout with good burst. Good athlete. More penetrator. [Erik Scalavino] Young (just turned 21 in Dec); knack for finding his way into the backfield. [Paul Perillo] Real good interior pass rusher; Moves extremely well for size; Nice athleticism. | |||||
| Cedric Thornton | Southern Arkansas | 6-3 | 305 | 5.25 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Big, explosive dude who overmatched many OL he faced. Raw but impressive. Waterboy hits. [Erik Scalavino] Aggressive; refuses to be blocked; tenacious; plays faster than 40 time. [Paul Perillo] Overwhelmed his overmatches opponents; Fast, quick and physical; Big hitter who pursues well. | |||||
| Marvin Austin | North Carolina | 6-2 | 312 | 4.96 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Terrell McClain | South Florida | 6-2 | 297 | 4.98 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] NT. Explosive, Athletic, Finishes. Seems like 4-3 guy. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] Pursues well. Plays run. Big hitter. | |||||
| Jarvis Jenkins | Clemson | 6-4 | 310 | 5.03 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] 3-4 end, Ty Warren type. . [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] Big dude; Strong; Penetrates well; Tenacious and tough; Definite 3-4 DE candidate. | |||||
| Kenrick Ellis | Hampton | 6-5 | 340 | 5.07 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Jerrell Powe | Mississippi | 6-2 | 335 | 5.25 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Run stuffing, wide bodied, nose tackle type. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] Another athletic-looking NT; Fast and quick for size. | |||||
| Sione Fua | Stanford | 6-1 | 308 | 5.28 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Creates piles. Played in 3-4. Good motor. Not real instinctive. [Erik Scalavino] Strong base, though not many moves; 3-4 system experience. [Paul Perillo] Played NT; Showed good mobility and ability to rush passer from inside; Plays hard. | |||||
| Lawrence Guy | Arizona State | 6-5 | 300 | 4.90 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Ian Williams | Notre Dame | 6-2 | 305 | 5.17 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Colby Whitlock | Texas Tech | 6-2 | 295 | 4.97 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Ollie Ogbu | Penn State | 6-1 | 298 | 5.09 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Mike Blanc | Auburn | 6-3 | 298 | 5.03 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Anthony Gray | Southern Miss | 6-0 | 317 | 5.08 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Ted Laurent | Mississippi | 6-1 | 312 | 5.06 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Sealver Siliga | Utah | 6-3 | 300 | 5.04 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Damik Scafe | Boston College | 6-3 | 310 | 5.14 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| David Carter | UCLA | 6-5 | 297 | 4.96 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
| Adrian Taylor | Oklahoma | 6-4 | 302 | 4.96 | |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | |||||
DEFENSIVE END
| Rank | Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | 40 |
| 1 | Robert Quinn | North Carolina | 6-5 | 268 | 4.64 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Fits Pats OLB standards. Great pass rush. Great athlete. Stout vs. run? Huge upside. [Erik Scalavino] Ideal 3-4 OLB; can drop into coverage; solid pass rusher. [Paul Perillo] This is where Andy won't allow me to say anything other than he's the best player in the draft. Â | |||||
| 2 | Da'Quan Bowers | Clemson | 6-3 | 280 | 4.8 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Good at point of attack. Decent athlete. Finishes. Slow off snap at times. Not a pure pass rusher. [Erik Scalavino] Explosive burst at the snap; moves well for his size; injured knee remains a question. [Paul Perillo] Looks the part of 4-3 DE; Lots of penetration; Gets upfield but not as fast off ball as you'd like; Shoots gaps. Â | |||||
| 3 | Adrian Clayborn | Iowa | 6-3 | 281 | 4.79 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Good size, strength, athleticism combo. 4-3 guy as well rounded end. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] Good motor; Plays hard; Fits best as 4-3 DE but has versatility to play in 3-4. Â | |||||
| 4 | Cameron Jordan | California | 6-4 | 287 | 4.74 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] 3-4 end at Cal. Better vs. run than pass rusher. Can run a little and make plays. Needs to improve power. [Erik Scalavino] Always finds a way to get involved in the play, even when apparently shut down; very quick; difficult to block 1-on-1. [Paul Perillo] Experience as 3-4 DE; Long, angular athlete; Moves well; Plays run; Needs to fill out. Â | |||||
| 5 | Aldon Smith | Missouri | 6-4 | 263 | 4.74 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Lean build. More potential than finished product. Upside. Closes and finishes. Rushes inside at times. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] Showed versatility by rushing from inside and out; Big hitter; Quicker than fast; Interesting potential. Â | |||||
| THE REST: | ||||
| Player | School | Ht. | Wt. | 40 |
| Ryan Kerrigan | Purdue | 6-4 | 263 | 4.82 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Fits Pats OLB mold. More effort guy than elite athlete. But proven production. Play moving backwards? [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] Can get after passer off edge; Has tools to be 3-4 OLB; Not overly athletic. | ||||
| J.J. Watt | Wisconsin | 6-6 | 292 | 4.87 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Only couple years as defensive player. Good athlete. Tests well. High motor guy. Effort. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | ||||
| Cameron Heyward | Ohio State | 6-5 | 294 | 4.95 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] 3-4 end. Some versatility. Finishes plays. More of a run player than a pass rush option, but 14 sacks in college.. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] Big hitter; Quick, Tough; Versatile. | ||||
| Jabaal Sheard | Pittsburgh | 6-3 | 264 | 4.68 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Second tier Pats OLB option. Not elite first step, but rush moves. Good length. [Erik Scalavino] Knifes through the gap, but often too late. [Paul Perillo] Raw athlete; Showed ability to rush off edge; Good size. | ||||
| Allen Bailey | Miami | 6-3 | 285 | 4.71 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Versatile, but not ideal for any NEP starting spot. Sub rusher. More FB player than position fit. [Erik Scalavino] Plays faster than he looks. [Paul Perillo] Edge guy but not fast enough to play OLB here; Lumbers. | ||||
| Christian Ballard | Iowa | 6-4 | 283 | 4.75 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Tweener, grow into 3-4 end? More athlete than player. 3-year starter. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] Another guy too big for OLB; Athletic. | ||||
| Pernell McPhee | Mississippi State | 6-3 | 278 | 4.91 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Good strength and hustle. Played on 2 feet a little. Nothing ideal or special. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] Quick; strong; Pursues well; Leader/Captain; Mid-round option? | ||||
| Sam Acho | Texas | 6-2 | 262 | 4.67 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Versatile against run and pass. Effort pass rusher. Not super quick or powerful. Makes some plays and closes. [Erik Scalavino] Fights through double-teams; relentless pursuit; can hold his ground. [Paul Perillo] Lumbers a bit but plays run well; Lacks burst. | ||||
| Pierre Allen | Nebraska | 6-4 | 273 | 4.78 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Good length. Solid all around. Some coverage. Not super quick or powerful. Fights through blocks. Cunningham type. [Erik Scalavino] Tough to handle 1-on-1; effective in backside pursuit; uses strength to advantage. [Paul Perillo] Showed ability to play in coverage; Plays run and gets edge on PR; Versatile; Definite mid-round OLB possibility. | ||||
| Greg Romeus | Pittsburgh | 6-5 | 270 | 4.79 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | ||||
| Brandon Bair | Oregon | 6-6 | 276 | 4.92 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Needs to add size/strength as potential developmental 3-4 end. Great length. Can beat or control blocks. [Erik Scalavino] Shoots the gap instinctively. [Paul Perillo] Good tenacity; Collapses pocket; Not a pure pass rusher. | ||||
| Cliff Matthews | South Carolina | 6-4 | 257 | 4.81 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Not overly quick or explosive. Stiff. More like 4-3 end. [Erik Scalavino] Hard worker; good speed off the corner. [Paul Perillo] Good motor but so-so athletically; Showed ability to get the edge. | ||||
| Ricky Elmore | Arizona | 6-4 | 255 | 4.88 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] Not an elite athlete or pass rusher. No real moves. Doesn't flash. Good motor and production. [Erik Scalavino] Might not have the speed, but seems to win most 1-on-1 battles. [Paul Perillo] Thin frame; Good off edge; Quicker than fast; Played some with hand down. | ||||
| Markus White | Florida State | 6-4 | 262 | 4.69 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | ||||
| Ugo Chinasa | Oklahoma State | 6-5 | 256 | 4.74 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | ||||
| Ryan Winterswyk | Boise State | 6-4 | 269 | 4.96 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | ||||
| Eddie Jones | Texas | 6-3 | 260 | 4.75 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | ||||
| Lazarius Levingston | LSU | 6-3 | 280 | 4.85 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | ||||
| Karl Klug | Iowa | 6-3 | 273 | 4.79 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | ||||
| Cheta Ozougwu | Rice | 6-2 | 252 | 4.73 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | ||||
| Steven Friday | Virginia Tech | 6-4 | 250 | 4.66 |
| Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments. | ||||
