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1. BENARDRICK McKINNEY, Mississippi State (6-4, 247, 4.65, 1-2): Fourth-year junior from Tunica, Miss. "I like him just because he's a bigger guy," one scout said. "I could see him filling that Dont'a Hightower role. Being that big ol' guy taking on guards."
2. STEPHONE ANTHONY, Clemson (6-2 ½, 243, 4.56, 1-2): Three-year starter from Polkton, N.C. "Runs well," one scout said. "Really heavy downhill guy when he hits it right. He's athletic enough to be a three-down 'mike.' There's a little stiffness to him." Started 35 of 52 games, finishing with 255 tackles (33½ for loss), 9 ½ sacks and nine big plays. "He's a willing hitter," a second scout said. "He doesn't quite show up with all the flashy play-making you would think for somebody who worked out and looked as good as he did.
3. ERIC KENDRICKS, UCLA (6-0, 234, 4.60, 1-2): Made 42 starts. "Tough, quick, sudden, plays fast," one scout said. "Just hurt all the time. He can blow stuff up if he wants to. He may be blown up, too." His brother, Mychal, was a mid-second round pick by the Eagles in 2012 and has started ever since. Eric scored 32 on the Wonderlic compared to 14 for Mychal. "He can run but he's not his brother (he ran 4.46)," a second scout said. "He probably can play three downs effectively
5. PAUL DAWSON, Texas Christian (6-0, 232, 4.79, 1-2): Junior-college prospect from Dallas (Skyline High). "He's the best pure linebacker I saw all season," one scout said. "All he does is make every play. You've got to be disciplined to play for Gary Patterson, who's probably the best defensive coach in the country. Gary really likes this guy, and Gary doesn't say very many nice things about people. But, he's short and slow." Ran an out-of-shape 4.89 at the combine, then was a little faster March 27 at pro day. "He just doesn't love to prepare," another scout said. "But on Saturday they love him." Three scouts described him as "surly" in interviews. Regarded as significant character risk by several teams. "Late for meetings type of thing," a third scout said. "It's like he reads every play before it happens. He's at the ball carrier before blockers can get to him. He's so freaking instinctive." Finished with 241 tackles (31 for loss), 6½ sacks and 11 big plays. Wonderlic of 20. Added a fourth scout: "He's not incorrigible. He's immature."
1. BENARDRICK McKINNEY, Mississippi State (6-4, 247, 4.65, 1-2): Fourth-year junior from Tunica, Miss. "I like him just because he's a bigger guy," one scout said. "I could see him filling that Dont'a Hightower role. Being that big ol' guy taking on guards."
2. STEPHONE ANTHONY, Clemson (6-2 ½, 243, 4.56, 1-2): Three-year starter from Polkton, N.C. "Runs well," one scout said. "Really heavy downhill guy when he hits it right. He's athletic enough to be a three-down 'mike.' There's a little stiffness to him." Started 35 of 52 games, finishing with 255 tackles (33½ for loss), 9 ½ sacks and nine big plays. "He's a willing hitter," a second scout said. "He doesn't quite show up with all the flashy play-making you would think for somebody who worked out and looked as good as he did.
3. ERIC KENDRICKS, UCLA (6-0, 234, 4.60, 1-2): Made 42 starts. "Tough, quick, sudden, plays fast," one scout said. "Just hurt all the time. He can blow stuff up if he wants to. He may be blown up, too." His brother, Mychal, was a mid-second round pick by the Eagles in 2012 and has started ever since. Eric scored 32 on the Wonderlic compared to 14 for Mychal. "He can run but he's not his brother (he ran 4.46)," a second scout said. "He probably can play three downs effectively
5. PAUL DAWSON, Texas Christian (6-0, 232, 4.79, 1-2): Junior-college prospect from Dallas (Skyline High). "He's the best pure linebacker I saw all season," one scout said. "All he does is make every play. You've got to be disciplined to play for Gary Patterson, who's probably the best defensive coach in the country. Gary really likes this guy, and Gary doesn't say very many nice things about people. But, he's short and slow." Ran an out-of-shape 4.89 at the combine, then was a little faster March 27 at pro day. "He just doesn't love to prepare," another scout said. "But on Saturday they love him." Three scouts described him as "surly" in interviews. Regarded as significant character risk by several teams. "Late for meetings type of thing," a third scout said. "It's like he reads every play before it happens. He's at the ball carrier before blockers can get to him. He's so freaking instinctive." Finished with 241 tackles (31 for loss), 6½ sacks and 11 big plays. Wonderlic of 20. Added a fourth scout: "He's not incorrigible. He's immature."