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1. DeForest Buckner, Oregon
Buckner might have been drafted ahead of teammate Arik Armstead (selected 17th overall in the 2015 draft) if he had come out after last season, but going back to Oregon will almost certainly elevate his draft stock. Buckner can play in either a 4-3 or 3-4 as a defensive end. Offensive lines knew where he was at all times and forced him to earn his sacks and pressures, but his tape shows an impressive spin move and arm-over that he already uses effectively as a pass rusher. With the size and strength to control the line of scrimmage and alter running games, Buckner should give Pac-12 offensive linemen the blues this season.
2. Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss
They don't look any better in the uniform than Nkemdiche does with his chiseled, low-body-fat frame. He plays with exceptional athleticism and runs with the fluidity of a defensive end. His ability to attack the gaps helps to frustrate linemen who are slow off the snap and his lateral quickness is what helps make the Ole Miss stunts so tough to deal with. Nkemdiche rarely sits on a block and rides it out. Instead, he is constantly looking to unhinge and chase. Despite having foot quickness and a decent spin move, Nkemdiche has just 3.5 total sacks over the last two seasons. He's been able to pressure quarterbacks, but hasn't finished as often as expected.
3. Montravius Adams, Auburn
The Auburn coaching staff, including defensive line coach Rodney Garner, has been very vocal about its desire to see Adams play harder on every snap and in every practice. It's also worth noting that Garner sees Adams starting to "turn the corner.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...dls-to-watch-in-2015?campaign=Twitter_nfl_cfb
Buckner might have been drafted ahead of teammate Arik Armstead (selected 17th overall in the 2015 draft) if he had come out after last season, but going back to Oregon will almost certainly elevate his draft stock. Buckner can play in either a 4-3 or 3-4 as a defensive end. Offensive lines knew where he was at all times and forced him to earn his sacks and pressures, but his tape shows an impressive spin move and arm-over that he already uses effectively as a pass rusher. With the size and strength to control the line of scrimmage and alter running games, Buckner should give Pac-12 offensive linemen the blues this season.
2. Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss
They don't look any better in the uniform than Nkemdiche does with his chiseled, low-body-fat frame. He plays with exceptional athleticism and runs with the fluidity of a defensive end. His ability to attack the gaps helps to frustrate linemen who are slow off the snap and his lateral quickness is what helps make the Ole Miss stunts so tough to deal with. Nkemdiche rarely sits on a block and rides it out. Instead, he is constantly looking to unhinge and chase. Despite having foot quickness and a decent spin move, Nkemdiche has just 3.5 total sacks over the last two seasons. He's been able to pressure quarterbacks, but hasn't finished as often as expected.
3. Montravius Adams, Auburn
The Auburn coaching staff, including defensive line coach Rodney Garner, has been very vocal about its desire to see Adams play harder on every snap and in every practice. It's also worth noting that Garner sees Adams starting to "turn the corner.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...dls-to-watch-in-2015?campaign=Twitter_nfl_cfb
