Melvin Ingram ?

[realtick]

He's definitely someone to consider.

Also, if is to come to Dallas he would be a 34 OLB, which means he'd likely be required to drop 8-12 lbs. In fact, he'll likely be doing that anyways in preparation for the combine. That should only help his speed/quickness.

 

[Picksix]

I like to read http://www.drafttek.com/default.asp, just to get an idea of who some of the players are. I think they're about as accurate, in the end, as anything else. They don't have Ingram going until the 3rd. They project Dallas picking 18th at this point. Their first 3 round projection for us is:

Rd 1 Alfonso Denard - CB, Nebraska
Rd 2 Markelle Martin - S, OK State
Rd 3 Kheeston Randall - 3-4 DE, Texas

Never heard of Randall, but then again I live in Seattle.

 

[JonJon]

I like to read http://www.drafttek.com/default.asp, just to get an idea of who some of the players are. I think they're about as accurate, in the end, as anything else. They don't have Ingram going until the 3rd. They project Dallas picking 18th at this point. Their first 3 round projection for us is:

Rd 1 Alfonso Denard - CB, Nebraska
Rd 2 Markelle Martin - S, OK State
Rd 3 Kheeston Randall - 3-4 DE, Texas

Never heard of Randall, but then again I live in Seattle.

THANKS for the great link.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

I'll let you a player I'm intrigued with.. Whitney Mercilus from Univ. of Illinois, he's projected to be an OLBer in the NFL. Leads the Div. 1 and the Big 10 in sacks with 14.

 

[RS12]

I like Ingram but I like Jarvis Jones, Georgia too... This guy lead the SEC in sacks!

Didnt Jones have neck issues when at USC?

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Didnt Jones have neck issues when at USC?

Yeah obviously isn't nothing serious or he wouldn't be on the field...

 

[realtick]

I'll let you a player I'm intrigued with.. Whitney Mercilus from Univ. of Illinois, he's projected to be an OLBer in the NFL. Leads the Div. 1 and the Big 10 in sacks with 14.

He actually reminds me a lot of Greg Ellis. Very long and lanky and pretty athletic.

 

[super8]

I'll let you a player I'm intrigued with.. Whitney Mercilus from Univ. of Illinois, he's projected to be an OLBer in the NFL. Leads the Div. 1 and the Big 10 in sacks with 14.

I watched a couple of his games - not impressed

 

[silverbear]

I like to read http://www.drafttek.com/default.asp, just to get an idea of who some of the players are. I think they're about as accurate, in the end, as anything else. They don't have Ingram going until the 3rd. They project Dallas picking 18th at this point. Their first 3 round projection for us is:

Rd 1 Alfonso Denard - CB, Nebraska
Rd 2 Markelle Martin - S, OK State
Rd 3 Kheeston Randall - 3-4 DE, Texas

Never heard of Randall, but then again I live in Seattle.

That would be a solid start to the draft...

 

[jay cee]

If there is one thing I absolutely cannot stand in regards to evaluating a prospect, it is a 40 yard dash time. When a OLB/DE prospect has to run 40 yards, in a straight line, with some Under Armour tights on, then it may mean something.

LaMarr Woodley - 4.75
Tamba Hali - 4.87
Terrell Suggs - 4.84
James Harrison - 4.85

You get the idea.

All I can say is WOW.

If that is not enough to disqualify 40 yard dash times from consideration (at least for certain positions), I don't know what could do the trick.

 

[visionary]

i would go OLB in rd 1 (over CB) all day every day

 

[xwalker]

no its the shuttle drill you should look at
remember when Dallas drafted Ware, Parcelles said he was sold after he saw him run the shuttle and saw how he could flip his hips and control his balance

Here are the best Shuttle times I could find for some current NFL pass-rushers:

Alex Albright 6-5, 254, Shuttle: 4.03
Von Miller 6-3, 246, Shuttle: 4.06
DeMarcus Ware 6-4, 251, Shuttle: 4.07

 

[realtick]

Here are the best Shuttle times I could find for some current NFL pass-rushers:

Alex Albright 6-5, 254, Shuttle: 4.03
Von Miller 6-3, 246, Shuttle: 4.06
DeMarcus Ware 6-4, 251, Shuttle: 4.07

10-yard splits are a good indicator of a pass rushers burst too.

 

[xwalker]

10-yard splits are a good indicator of a pass rushers burst too.

10 Yard Split:

Von Miller: 1.57
Alex Albright: 1.60
DeMarcus Ware: 1.62

 

[supercowboy8]

10-yard splits are a good indicator of a pass rushers burst too.

yes you can look at that for pass rush burst but the shuttle gives you an idea of overall play. How they flips their hips in coverage, run support, and agility.

Also why are we not playing Albright is those numbers are so good

 

[super8]

yes you can look at that for pass rush burst but the shuttle gives you an idea of overall play. How they flips their hips in coverage, run support, and agility.

Also why are we not playing Albright is those numbers are so good

have to ask Mister Ryan

 

[Eskimo]

Here are the best Shuttle times I could find for some current NFL pass-rushers:

Alex Albright 6-5, 254, Shuttle: 4.03
Von Miller 6-3, 246, Shuttle: 4.06
DeMarcus Ware 6-4, 251, Shuttle: 4.07

I had previously noted Albright's freaky quickness/agility/change of direction skills from the Combine. I secretly hope he might be Spencer's replacement next year. He has the frame to play OLB and he's got great quickness. I wonder what he'll be like after a year with Woicik.

 

[dboy214]

I wonder what he'll be like after a year with Woicik.

man i think a lot of us are wondering about this for several of our players.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Watching him now vs. Nebraska. Not really making much of an impact yet