Dallas Cowboys draft series: Georgia LB Dannell Ellerbe

[cowboyjoe]

Dallas Cowboys draft series: Georgia LB Dannell Ellerbe
10:40 AM Fri, Apr 17, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Size: 6-1, 236

40-yard dash: 4.64

POSITIVES

Ellerbe is one of the best coverage inside linebackers in the draft. He has good speed and quickness and, while he doesn't have outstanding ball skills, he has consistently shown excellent awareness in coverage. He's also an effective blitzer. He is aggressive against the run, willing and able to take on and shed blockers and an explosive hitter. He's a versatile player, spending time at all three LB spots in the Bulldogs' scheme.

NEGATIVES

While he could add extra mass, he's undersized for a 3-4 inside linebacker. He misses too many tackles, in part because he often goes for the big hit instead of making a sound tackle. Durability is a concern, especially after missing three games with a knee injury last season and struggling after his return. There is a character red flag: a 2006 arrest for an alcohol-related accident when he crashed a teammate's car into a tree.

COWBOY FIT

Ellerbe could develop into the starter at the "Mo" inside linebacker position after Keith Brooking's Cowboys days are done. Ellerbe, who is projected as a mid-round pick, should be able to immediately compete to fill the void left by Kevin Burnett's departure in the nickel and dime packages and contribute on special teams.

SCRAPBOOK

Ellerbe staying upbeat (Athens Banner-Herald)

Ellerbe focusing on NFL (Richmond Daily Journal)

[cowboyjoe]

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/ar...rgia-lb-d.html

here is the video link

[RS12]

Could swear I read he had his share off field issues.

[Woods]

Originally Posted by RS12

Could swear I read he had his share off field issues.

Yes, he did.

I've read that as well.

[Chocolate Lab]

Originally Posted by RS12

Could swear I read he had his share off field issues.

Yep, that's why I hope we pass.

Supposedly there were also rumors he played soft last year to protect his draft stock.

He sounds like Kevin Burnett. No thanks.

[SLATEmosphere]

hmmm i liked this guy too..oh well..Jason Williams and Jason Phillips me please!

[cowboyjoe]

Originally Posted by SLATEmosphere

hmmm i liked this guy too..oh well..Jason Williams and Jason Phillips me please!

id rather have sidbury and jason williams, and id be estatic