Ledyard: NFL Scouting Combine: Defensive line winners and losers

[RS12]

1. Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State

I don’t really care whether people think Bosa should have run faster than a 4.86, because 40 times barely matter to me when evaluating a 4-3 defensive end such as Bosa. His movement skills were elite in the agility drills, running a 6.89 3-cone and a 4.21 short shuttle, while posting a 10-foot broad jump that more than proves his explosiveness. In the drills that mattered, Bosa tested very well, even registering a pair of 1.69 10-yard splits.

2. Jonathan Bullard, DL, Florida

One of my favorite prospects in the draft, Bullard tested even better than I thought he would athletically. He was explosive as expected with a 1.66 10-yard split, and showed off impressive agility with a 7.31 3-cone at 285 pounds.

3. Shilique Calhoun, EDGE, Michigan State

I had doubts about Calhoun’s ability to prove to teams he could drop and play in space as a 3-4 outside linebacker, but the Spartans edge rusher was impressive during Sunday’s combine drills. His 4.82 40 was just OK, but Calhoun’s 1.69 t10-yard and 35-inch vertical were both solid marks. He really stood out in the agility drills however, with a 6.97 3-cone and 4.25 short shuttle.

4. Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA

Lost amid a deep defensive line class, Kenny Clark continues to quietly work his way into the first-round conversation with a 1.72 10-yard split at 314 pounds. I thought he looked great all day in drills too, really carrying his weight well with exceptional balance and fluidity.

5. Kamalei Correa, EDGE, Boise State

http://thedraftwire.usatoday.com/2016/02/28/nfl-scouting-combine-defensive-line-winners-and-losers/

 

[jazzcat22]

Well, in the NFL when chasing down the better QB's than faced in college, speed can be a factor. But I don't think I would hold that against Bosa.

 

[tm1119]

Nothing like being disappointed in the 3 cone and 40 time of DT's that weigh 310+ pounds

 

[jterrell]

Well, in the NFL when chasing down the better QB's than faced in college, speed can be a factor. But I don't think I would hold that against Bosa.

As a top 5 guy I probably would. He strikes me very much as Chris Long. And I worry he will be the same sort of solid but always overpaid and not outstanding player.

Yes, his speed and a top 5 prospect and being white all flavor that a bit, sue me.
But he is also a very large DE and lacks elite speed but did dominate in college which was Long to a tee.

Could also use Greg Ellis here as a comp just to take race out of it

 

[Paniolo22]

As a top 5 guy I probably would. He strikes me very much as Chris Long. And I worry he will be the same sort of solid but always overpaid and not outstanding player.

Yes, his speed and a top 5 prospect and being white all flavor that a bit, sue me.
But he is also a very large DE and lacks elite speed but did dominate in college which was Long to a tee.

Could also use Greg Ellis here as a comp just to take race out of it

I keep hearing he was double and triple teamed on every play. I haven't watched the film on him yet, but if that's true, that would explain the drop from 13.5 to 5. It also would validate a top 10 pick.

 

[Thatkidbob]

I keep hearing he was double and triple teamed on every play. I haven't watched the film on him yet, but if that's true, that would explain the drop from 13.5 to 5. It also would validate a top 10 pick.

I've only seen a couple games, but he was double teamed pretty often on running plays in his direction. I saw a triple team once or twice (2 linemen & a chip from a TE or back).

I'm confused about Bosa. I don't like him at 4, but I could be very wrong.

 

[sureletsrace]

I just don't see it with Bosa.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I just don't see it with Bosa.

Welcome to the party pal.

 

[sureletsrace]

Welcome to the party pal.

I've been here a while and downed a few beers already.

On a side note, I've never seen a draft quite like this.

In my opinion, there's no real talent worthy of a Top 10 pick, yet the draft is pretty loaded from picks 15-80.

 

[big dog cowboy]

In my opinion, there's no real talent worthy of a Top 10 pick, yet the draft is pretty loaded from picks 15-80.

Yep. Unless you want a QB, trade down.

 

[sureletsrace]

Yep. Unless you want a QB, trade down.

I'd be happy with Wentz or Goff at 4. Besides those two, I'd rather trade down. I'd even consider trading this year's first for a 2017 1st and 2018 1st.