3 rd I love to get Terron Armstead. OG/OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6-5 #304
but don't see us picking two O line men
and 4 th round I like Logan
Overview
LSU has quite a history of producing highly regarded defensive tackles. Unfortunately, few of them have gone on to similar success in the NFL as they enjoyed in the SEC. Logan is seeking to change that trend. [/FONT]
Logan started alongside the last big thing among LSU defensive tackles -- Michael Brockers -- in 2011, posting 57 tackles, including 6.5 tackles for loss and three sacks while starting 13 of 14 games. It was a terrific breakout performance for the long-armed and stout defender, as he'd only posted five combined tackles in 2010 after redshirting in 2009.
With Brockers being selected by the St. Louis Rams in the first round a year ago, Logan became the focus of opponents' interior blocking in 2012. As a result his statistics slipped a bit. He posted 45 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two forced fumbles. The production was enough to earn him Second Team All-SEC by the Associated Press
The number has been passed down through various players since, including former running back Jacob Hester. Last year it was worn by strong safety Brandon Taylor (third round pick by the San Diego Chargers), who despite earning less fanfare than the others starting in LSU's fine secondary was generally credited with being the leader of the deep patrol.
Overshadowed a bit by LSU's dynamic duo of Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery on the outside, Logan was quietly the Tigers' most consistent defensive lineman in 2012.
now in the 5th I like Stewart
Overview
The NFL loves speedy pass rushers, and with Stewart they may have another burgeoning young star to evaluate.
Stewart signed with Cincinnati as a 216 pound linebacker and emerged as a standout at both outside positions as a redshirt freshman, registering 59 tackles, including 8.5 for loss and 4.5 sacks as a redshirt freshman.
As Stewart added weight, however, head coach Butch Jones and his staff elected to move him to defensive end a year ago and the results were impressive. Despite it being his first season at the position, Stewart finished second only to Wolfe in sacks (with six), while also registering 44 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss and led the Bearcats with four forced fumbles.
Analysis
Perhaps most intriguing about Stewart is the fact that he's not only fast off the edge, the instincts he developed while at linebacker came through at defensive end ? where he finished among the country's leaders among front seven defenders with eight passes broken up. Highly regarded by the coaching staff due to his athletic talents, as well as his willingness to change positions and leadership, Stewart could be on the verge of a breakout campaign
