2nd rounder: Mychal Kendricks

[superjoe]

I like the idea of going after a top talent for the offensive line at #14 like DeCastro or Glenn but in the second I would love it if we stayed pat and added Mychal Kendricks the kid is a footballer! He would add depth and stability at middle linebacker and insurance if Carter cant step in to start.

Hope we hit it big again with a Pac12’er.

Player bio below, any thoughts? 4.47 40 I think he had 28 on the bench...

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...012&genpos=OLB

2010: Earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors after leading Cal and ranking among the conference and national leaders with 8.5 sacks (0.71 per game, No. 2 Pac-10, No. 26-T NCAA) and 15.0 tackles for loss (1.25 per game, No. 4 Pac-10, No. 28-T NCAA) … also tied for first in the Pac-10 with three fumble recoveries (0.25 per game), while his 66 tackles was fourth on the team … captured the Dick Artal Award on defense for the player best exemplifying Cal spirit and attitude … posted a season-high 12 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss (-11 yards), 1.5 sacks (-10 yards) and a fumble recovery vs. Colorado, much of which came against future first-round pick LT Nate Solder … selected by Phil Steele as a second-team midseason All-Pac-10 choice. 2009: Started six of 13 games played … second on team in tackles with a career-high 71 stops … shared the club lead in fumble recoveries with two … added 6.0 tackles for loss (-6 yards), 1.0 sack (-1 yard), one interception that he returned 68 yards for a touchdown vs. UCLA, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries … a midseason fourth-team All-American and midseason first-team All-Pac-10 choice by Phil Steele. 2008: Played in all 13 games off the bench on special teams and as a reserve linebacker … recorded 15 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss (-10 yards), 1.0 sack (-10 yards) and a blocked punt came vs. Colorado State. Personal: Full name is Marvin Mychal-Christopher Kendricks ... Father, Marvin, played college football at UCLA and led the Bruins in rushing in 1970 and 1971.

[gimmesix]

I really don't want to spend another second-round pick on an inside linebacker. I think we have to see how the two we have pan out while working on depth in later rounds.

I think the first couple of rounds need to be devoted to trying to get some of the best OL, DE/OLBs and DBs.

[Gaede]

Kendricks will be a beast. One of my pet cats.

I was thinking though, that this team favours bigger guys who can move well--ever since Parcells came in here. Not sure we'd go after Kendricks.

[superjoe]

Yea we have been getting bigger linebackers, but since Rob likes to play that joker player in his 4-6 and his 4-3 I think Kendricks would be a monster in that role and also as that highbred safety cover LB...he has some serious pop too at the line, I’ve seen him blow up quit a few plays in the backfield.

ILB is so crucial and we have been burned so much by subpar play at that position by starters and backups for so long, I would love it if Kendricks came in to be the solution he has versatility (if Carter doesn’t pan out, and if we sign a freeagent DB like I think we will)