LaMarr Woodley - Michigan DE - Pro Day

[theogt]

Results are coming in. Looks like he ran a 4.71, threw up 29 reps, and had a 38.5" vertical.

Very nice numbers, and it'll certainly put him out of reach for our 2nd round pick. I say we bundle up those extra 2nd day picks and see how far we can trade up to get him.

[Doomsday101]

Full Name : Woodley, LaMarr
College : Michigan
Height: 6'2
Weight : 274 lbs.
Position : Defensive End
NFL Comp : DeMarcus Ware - Cowboys


BIO:
Wood-Daddy as he's known, is a big time pass rusher who can play standing up or with one hand on the ground. He seems to always be in on all the action, and always comes up big when the Wolverine's need him to. Will be a hybrid OLB/DE in the mold of DeMarcus Ware and Shawne Merriman in the NFL.

[Hostile]

Originally Posted by theogt

Results are coming in. Looks like he ran a 4.71, threw up 29 reps, and had a 38.5" vertical.

Very nice numbers, and it'll certainly put him out of reach for our 2nd round pick. I say we bundle up those extra 2nd day picks and see how far we can trade up to get him.

If he is there in the 2nd I bet we go Dan Bazuin out of Central Michigan.

[theogt]

Originally Posted by Doomsday101

Full Name : Woodley, LaMarr
College : Michigan
Height: 6'2
Weight : 274 lbs.
Position : Defensive End
NFL Comp : DeMarcus Ware - Cowboys


BIO:
Wood-Daddy as he's known, is a big time pass rusher who can play standing up or with one hand on the ground. He seems to always be in on all the action, and always comes up big when the Wolverine's need him to. Will be a hybrid OLB/DE in the mold of DeMarcus Ware and Shawne Merriman in the NFL.

He weighed in at 265 at his Pro Day. This guy is a young Adalius Thomas.

[Doomsday101]

Originally Posted by theogt

He weighed in at 265 at his Pro Day. This guy is a young Adalius Thomas.

He looks like a good prospect either way

[theogt]

Originally Posted by Hostile

If he is there in the 2nd I bet we go Dan Bazuin out of Central Michigan.

With so many DEs in this draft, Bazuin can be had in the 3rd possibly even in the 4th. Guys like Crowder, Robison, Moses, Abiarimiri will push him down. Woodley was a 1st rounder on par with guys like Spencer and Moss until he was injured and didn't run at at the Combine. These numbers comfirm that he's still in their league.

NFL Draft Scout on Woodley.

Has a shorter than ideal frame, but shows good upper body thickness, wide hips, good bubble, muscular arms and very good straight-line speed...Aggressive and physical edge rusher who plays with a high motor and a very competitive nature...Will go until the whistle and demonstrates the upper body power to stack, shed and press off coverage...Hard worker in practices and the training room and takes well to hard coaching (will do whatever the staff asks, evident by playing a different position in each of his years at Michigan)...Excellent edge rusher who constantly beats the blocker with his initial quickness...Has the initial step off the line and times his jumps well shooting the inside gaps...Does a good job of making adjustments on the move and has the lateral range to get to the perimeter and force the outside running game back inside...Plays more on instincts than ball recognition (needs to settle down at one position), but shows ease of movement flowing to the ball and [View Full Quote]a sudden burst to fill the rush lanes...When he stays low in his pads, he is capable of driving through blocks and also demonstrates functional ability to anchor at the point of attack...Showed improvement in 2006 in using his hands to stack and control...Was also more effective using his hands to shed...Very aggressive taking on blockers and even if he loses the battle, he will not throttle down, quit or get frustrated...Uses his hands well to defeat blocks and keep the opponent from attacking his feet...Pursues the play with vigor and has fluid lateral agility in pursuit, showing good urgency throughout the chase...Best when given a free lane to close in and flush the quarterback out of the pocket...Applies constant pressure coming off the snap and has the change of direction skills to pursue from the backside...Explosive closing on the ball in the short area and has the valid foot speed to make plays outside the box...Hits, wraps and drives through the ball carrier with good technique, doing a good job of adjusting in space and fit to finish...Generates good pop on contact and hits low, with good violence...Comes off the edge with a very effective hand slap, rocking the blockers back on their heels...Has multiple rush moves and the range to chase down the play...Can play linebacker, but is much more instinctive when he lines up with his hand down as a defensive end...Shows the leg drive to change direction in an instant...Displays impressive hip snap turning and takes good angles while keeping his hands active to defeat the block...Gets nice inside position with his hands shooting the gaps (lacks bulk to split double teams, though)....His ability to explode off the edge is due to his flexibility and counter moves in attempts to come under the tackle...Lacks size, but shows strength on his bull rush (hard to take him off his feet once he gets moving).

[Bob Sacamano]

gosh, so many to choose from

this is why I don't get why people want to draft a RB, or OG over WR, CB and DE/OLB in this draft

[theogt]

Originally Posted by Bob Sacamano

gosh, so many to choose from

this is why I don't get why people want to draft a RB, or OG over WR, CB and DE/OLB in this draft

If we could get:

1. Dwayne Bowe/Robert Meachem
2. LaMarr Woodley
3. Daymeion Hughes

I'd wet Hostile and abersonc.

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by theogt

If we could get:

1. Dwayne Bowe/Robert Meachem
2. LaMarr Woodley
3. Daymeion Hughes

I'd wet Hostile and abersonc.

*shudders* I think I just had an orgasm

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Originally Posted by theogt

Results are coming in. Looks like he ran a 4.71, threw up 29 reps, and had a 38.5" vertical.

Very nice numbers, and it'll certainly put him out of reach for our 2nd round pick. I say we bundle up those extra 2nd day picks and see how far we can trade up to get him.

Almost exact numbers of Anthony Spencer. Spence ran a 4.69 and has 30 reps.

Both weigh 265 but I think Spencer is a 1/2 inch to an inch taller..

I would take either though.

The only thing I didnt like about Woodley is how Levi Brown abused him at Senior Bowl...

[theogt]

Originally Posted by McCordsville Cowboy

Almost exact numbers of Anthony Spencer. Spence ran a 4.69 and has 30 reps.

Both weigh 265 but I think Spencer is a 1/2 inch to an inch taller..

I would take either though.

The only thing I didnt like about Woodley is how Levi Brown abused him at Senior Bowl...

Woodley is 6'1-4/8" and Spencer is 6'2-7/8". I'd prefer them both to be a little taller, but with the pass-rush skills of both, you can't complain.

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Originally Posted by theogt

Woodley is 6'1-4/8" and Spencer is 6'2-7/8". I'd prefer them both to be a little taller, but with the pass-rush skills of both, you can't complain.

Exactly...

If 5'11 Elvis Dumervill can have more sacks than Mario Williams, then the Broncos are one organization that looked past his physical inadequacies.

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by McCordsville Cowboy

Exactly...

If 5'11 Elvis Dumervill can have more sacks than Mario Williams, then the Broncos are one organization that looked past his physical inadequacies.

plus they moved him to LB, DEs need long arms to keep OTs at bay, OLBs, not so much

[theogt]

Originally Posted by Bob Sacamano

plus they moved him to LB, DEs need long arms to keep OTs at bay, OLBs, not so much

Speaking of long arms, according to one report, Woodley had the 2nd longest arms of any DE at the combine. That makes his 29 reps even more impressive.

[jterrell]

The Cowboys can let the game come to them.

If someone drops snag him. Listen to offers and evaluate them but feel no real need to move up or down.

At 22 you can get a future starter like Woodley or a WR and he can play year 1 or you may grab a FS that can start day 1.