Quanterous Smith DE WKU

[The Realist]

Will be a draft riser. Plays in Sun Belt which is same conference as Ware came from. He's not Ware obviously, but he has 11 sacks on the year which includes 5 in one game vs FIU and 3 vs Bama.

6-4/250.

[xwalker]

I Tivo'd some Alabama games. I'll take a look at him if I have that game.

[UncFelix28]

Originally Posted by The Realist

He's not Ware obviously

6-4/250.

Tired of this, like people know who is actually what when they come into the NFL... No fan out there had the kind of expectations for Demarcus Ware that he has delivered.. There are a ton of special players at the college level who could be the next great at their position in the NFL

[RS12]

Defensive End

2013 DE Class-

I love this class, and by that I mean that I may have never seen class of pass rushers that is this good in a long time. I see eight legitimate DE’s in this class that could become double digit sack artists in the NFL. I expect a run on defensive end prospects to occur in the middle of the first round, many of these guys could be considered 43 or 34 fits because of how big and athletic they are.

To view the 2013 Top 20 DE’s Click Here!

Most Intriguing Prospect: Quanterus Smith, Western Kentucky, #4 2013 DE

Some might say that I have Quanterus Smith too high, and maybe I do but Im not going to be shy about moving talent up and let’s be clear Smith has plenty of talent. The 6’5, 248 lbs DE from the Sun Belt conference has been turning heads left and right this season with his ability to beat the OT and get to the QB. He ranks among the nation’s leaders in sacks and looks to only beginning to understand what he may be capable of doing.

Other 2013 DE Notes:

-If you don’t know who Dion Jordan (Oregon, #1 2013 DE) is or have never seen him stop reading this right now, and go find some tape on him (click here). Ok now that you’ve watched him, do I really need to say more?

-Along with Smith (above) another DE prospect who has come out of nowhere was Cornelius (Tank) Carradine (FSU, #3 2013 DE). Carradine came on in relief of Brandon Jenkins when he suffered a season ending injury and he has become a dominant force in the ACC. A former top ranked JUCO recruit Carradine is showing why FSU went after him so hard in recruiting.

-Two guys to watch who may not get billed as top prospects but have big time potential; Margus Hunt (SMU, #5 2013 DE) and Ezekial Ansah (BYU, #8 2013 DE). Both are athletic freaks who are still relatively new to the game of football. Hunt was a former track and field athlete who has become well known for his brute strength at the point of attack and ability to block kicks. Ansah came from the track background and has shocked people across the country with how much speed he has in his frame. Some whispers have already begun on if Ansah could sneak all the way into the first round?

-Division II pass rusher David Bass is my top ranked small school pass rusher, this guy is a beast coming off the edge in MIAA and knows how to get after it. Look for Bass to blow up post season workouts and skyrocket up boards.

-No DE prospect has been a bigger disappointment to me this year that Devin Taylor (South Carolina, #13 2013 DE). I could have dropped Taylor much lower but we wonder if maybe he’s still trying to learn how to play within himself. By that I mean that he looks awkward with his pass rush and is not quite sure how best to utilize his long arms and thick frame. I think maybe with some improved coaching Taylor can get his game back to that next level.

-The last guy I want to mention is Cornelius Washington (UGA, #11 2013 DE), he is seriously miscast and over shadowed at UGA. Washington is a guy who has played up and down on the line, he’s played inside and outside and he’s done it all in a frame that goes about 6’4, 270ish. He’s an ideal LE in a 43 scheme and with his athleticism should be able to make an impact very quickly.

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/201...ch-warriors/4/

[The Realist]

Originally Posted by UncFelix28

Tired of this, like people know who is actually what when they come into the NFL... No fan out there had the kind of expectations for Demarcus Ware that he has delivered.. There are a ton of special players at the college level who could be the next great at their position in the NFL

I'm certain this dude isn't the physical specimen Ware is, and thus won't be one of the top 3-5 pass rushers of all time if not top 3.

[TVMan]

Really like Dion Jordan...too.

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by RS12

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/201...ch-warriors/4/

Good article. He covers all the DL and OL positions.

One thing I don't agree about:

-Both DJ Fluker (Alabama, #3 2014 OT) and Jake Matthews (Texas A&M, #4 2014 OT) are RT’s in college but there is a growing contingent among talent evaluators that both may be capable of being LT’s in the NFL. If a team believes that that could really elevate their stock.

I don't see any possibility of Fluker playing LT in the NFL. I'm not convinced that he can play RT. He has problems with speed rushers. He might be able to lose some weight and get a little quicker.

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by TVMan

Really like Dion Jordan...too.

Yep. He's probably not the "best" OLB prospect in this draft, but he might be my favorite.

He's like a highlight reel on the advantages of being a "long" player.

[jnday]

Originally Posted by xwalker

Good article. He covers all the DL and OL positions.

One thing I don't agree about:

-Both DJ Fluker (Alabama, #3 2014 OT) and Jake Matthews (Texas A&M, #4 2014 OT) are RT’s in college but there is a growing contingent among talent evaluators that both may be capable of being LT’s in the NFL. If a team believes that that could really elevate their stock.

I don't see any possibility of Fluker playing LT in the NFL. I'm not convinced that he can play RT. He has problems with speed rushers. He might be able to lose some weight and get a little quicker.

I like Fluker's size but you are right about his struggles on the edge.

[The Realist]

What I don't like about Dion is that he is built like Manny Lawson.

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by The Realist

What I don't like about Dion is that he is built like Manny Lawson.

I don't remember, what was the deal with Lawson in SF? I know he was a physical freak (6-5, 4.4x forty) but didn't get many sacks.

Did he have work-ethic or head-case issues, or just lack of skill?

Interesting side note is that he's playing as a 4-3 OLB now for Mike Zimmer. You don't see too many 6-5 guys at that position.

[MonsterD]

Originally Posted by xwalker

I don't remember, what was the deal with Lawson in SF? I know he was a physical freak (6-5, 4.4x forty) but didn't get many sacks.

Did he have work-ethic or head-case issues, or just lack of skill?

Interesting side note is that he's playing as a 4-3 OLB now for Mike Zimmer. You don't see too many 6-5 guys at that position.

I thought he starts for the Bengals, but he is not a pass-rusher at all.

[The Realist]

Manny never put on a pound from the NFL Combine throughout his entire career. Too finesse to go up head on with NFL OT's. Was very good in coverage but got engulfed vs run and couldn't get off of OT's.

[TVMan]

Originally Posted by The Realist

What I don't like about Dion is that he is built like Manny Lawson.

If you are basing your evaluation of him as a player solely from his physical appearance, then ok.

It's safe to say that he is getting it done against better competition than Lawson faced at NC St.

I like the long frame and the potential to add weight. The talent and closing speed you can't coach.