TM's all sleeper team- Defensive addition

[tm1119]

These are all guys that, as of right now, should be able to be had in the 4th round or later that I haven't seen talked about much here.

Ryan Russell DE, Purdue- 6'4 270 33 3/8" arms 25 reps, 7.25 3 cone, 4.47 shuttle, 4.74 40.....So while he's by no means an elite type athlete, he does move pretty well for a guy at 6'4 270 and he also has above average upper body strength for a guy with long arms. Purdue moved to a 3-4 in 2013 and Russell's production looks very poor playing out of position as 3-4 end. He's no doubt raw as a pass rusher and needs to learn counter moves to shed blocks, but I see a lot of traits in him to think he could make a good SDE in our scheme. He already uses his length and strength well to set the edge. The pass rushing aspect of his game needs to be developed but the athleticism and potential look to be there.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/ryan-russell?id=2552277
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1754396/ryan-russell


Deion Barnes DE, Penn State- 6'4 257...didn't get an invite to the combine but ran an unofficial 4.75 40 at his pro day and put 31 reps (wow!) Deion showed great flashes as a RS freshman in 2012 and got a lot of hype as a future high draft pick. Unfortunately for him he didn't do much at all getting a ton of attention as a sophomore in 2013. Bounced back to have a pretty good year (6.5 sacks and 12.6 tfl) and then made a some what surprising jump to the NFL with a year of eligibility left. Barnes is naturally athletic and shows good flexibility...often shows the ability to dip and turn the corner that everyone looks for. Again, he's by no means a finished product, but a potential WDE with the burst and flexibility that Barnes shows is a really good gamble in the 5th/6th imo,
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1889910/deion-barnes
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/deion-barnes-vs-ohio-state-2014-2/
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/deion-barnes-vs-rutgers-2014/

Derrick Lott DT,Tennessee-Chattanooga- 6'4 314 33 5/8" arms, 30 reps, 7.3 3 cone, 4.44 shuttle, 4.99 40...big, strong, long arms, and very athletic for a man his size. Former rivals 4 star recruit to Georgia who never got much playing time there before transferring for more playing time. Looked dominant at the FBS level with 13.5 tfl and 6 sacks last year. However, he was 24 years and playing on a 6th year of eligibility due to missing almost all of 2013. Also suffered a few other injuries throughout his career. So his age and durability are definitely a concern, but to get a guy as big, strong, and athletic as him in the 5th/6th is another gamble I'd be more than willing to take.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664505/derrick-lott
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/derrick-lott-vs-central-michigan-2014/
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/derrick-lott?id=2552561

Darius Philon DT, Arkansas- 6'1 298 32 3/8" arms, 26 reps, 5.00 40....CBS currently has him ranked #257 and 7th/UDFA and Kiper recently ranked him as his #6 DT. So not exactly sure where he falls or if he counts as a "sleeper" anymore, but I really like this kid for our scheme. His size limitation will make him not for everyone, but his quickness and ability to penetrate gaps will definitely make him for Marinelli. Only a redshirt sophomore and probably could have used another year at Arkansas, but no better place to learn than at the NFL level with our coaching staff. If he's there in the 4th he'll be a very good pick as a rotational pass rusher at 3 tech imo.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/darius-philon?id=2552676
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/trey-flowers-vs-texas-2014/
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/trey-flowers-vs-missouri-2014/
(#91 in the videos)

Tyeler Davison DT, Fresno State- 6'2 316 34" arms, 32 reps, 4.46 shuttle, 5.18 40...former wrestler who is strong as an ox and plays with great leverage. Very hard to move with double teamed. However, is a lot more than just a stump in the middle with 8 sacks and 13 TFL last year. I think he would make a perfect run stuffing 1 tech who can also bring a pass rush threat. Also know to be a high character guy and great teammate. Would an amazing pick in the 5th round who can play right away. I did see a thread about him here not too long ago, but he needs more attention. Great value here.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/tyeler-davison?id=2552329
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1766827/tyeler-davison
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/tyeler-davison-vs-nevada-2013/

Bryce Hager LB, Baylor- 6'1 234, 4.6 40, , 26 reps, 35 " vert, 7.15 3 cone, 4.36 shuttle...Everyone knows the name, but I haven't seen him talked about much as a potential pick for us. Not elite athletic ability but has more than enough to handle the NFL just fine. Ultra productive in college and a team and defensive leader. NFL bloodlines. Size and durability will be a concern, but this kid is a gamer and knows how to play the game the right way. Good guy to have on the team and could develop into something more for a mid to late round pick.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/bryce-hager?id=2552307
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/bryce-hager-vs-michigan-state-2014/

JaCorey Shepherd CB, Kansas- 5'11 199...not able to work out because of hamstring injury at SR Bowl, Kansas pro day will be big for him on 3/25. He's a super smooth athlete who originally went to Kansas as a WR. Those WR skills clearly translate with his very good ball skills, 31 passes defended and 5 int's the past 2 seasons. "One of the best we've studied of the 2015 CB crop in this area."...scout inc's take on his ball skills. His long speed will be the true test for his stock, but I still like him as an off man/zone CB who can break on the ball and make plays.
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/jacorey-shepherd-vs-iowa-state-2014/
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824293/jacorey-shepherd
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/jacorey-shepherd?id=2552572

 

[waving monkey]

Tyeler has the makings of a pet cat>>Tyeler Davison DT, Fresno State- 6'2 316 34" arms, 32 reps, 4.46 shuttle, 5.18 40...former wrestler who is strong as an ox and plays with great leverage. Very hard to move with double teamed. However, is a lot more than just a stump in the middle with 8 sacks and 13 TFL last year. I think he would make a perfect run stuffing 1 tech who can also bring a pass rush threat. Also know to be a high character guy and great teammate. Would an amazing pick in the 5th round who can play right away. I did see a thread about him here not too long ago, but he needs more attention. Great value here.

 

[ghst187]

Have also seen Marcus Hardison projected all over but could see him as a later round steal. Also like Castleman as a seventh or UDFA who could possibly be a rotational guy. Castleman is really athletic lining up at TE and FB. Looked like a dancing bear rumbling down the sidelines after a catch in their bowl game.
Think RB Hilliard from LSU could be a UDFA of value, big big back was underused in college. Also Malcolm brown the RB version.

 

[JDSTAR]

Big fan of your list!! Check out Bobby Richardson, DT Indiana if you haven't yet. Pet cat of mine this year.