Underrated DTs Marcus Hardison and Gabe Wright

[xwalker]

A guy that I think is underrated and has a high upside is Marcus Hardison. He played mostly DE in college, but he is bigger and has better arm length than Jarrett and Cooper.

Another guy that seems a bit underrated is Gabe Wright.

Hardison didn't run at the combine, but I've pieced together his measurable(s) from his pro day report and the senior bowl.

Marcus Hardison
Arm 33-1/2" (Senior Bowl)
Hand 10-1/2" (Senior Bowl)
Height: 6031 (Senior Bowl)
Weight: 311 (Senior Bowl)
40 Yrd Dash: 4.8x (Pro Day)
20 Yrd Dash:
10 Yrd Dash:
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 27 (Combine)
Vertical Jump:
Broad Jump:
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.65 (Pro Day)
3-Cone Drill: 7.29 (Pro Day)

Xavier Cooper
Arm 31-1/2"
Hand 9-3/8"
Height: 6027
Weight: 293
40 Yrd Dash: 4.86
20 Yrd Dash: 2.81
10 Yrd Dash: 1.67
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 29
Vertical Jump: 29
Broad Jump: 09'02"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.37
3-Cone Drill: 7.23

Grady Jarrett
Arm 32-5/8"
Hand 10"
Height: 6006
Weight: 304
40 Yrd Dash: 5.06
20 Yrd Dash: 2.87
10 Yrd Dash: 1.69
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 30
Vertical Jump: 31
Broad Jump: 09'04"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.56
3-Cone Drill: 7.37

Gabe Wright
Arm 32-5/8"
Hand 10-3/4"
Height: 6026
Weight: 300
40 Yrd Dash: 5.07
20 Yrd Dash: 2.96
10 Yrd Dash: 1.78
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 34
Vertical Jump: 26 1/2
Broad Jump: 08'04"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.56
3-Cone Drill: 7.73

 

[reddyuta]

That arm length of Cooper is unfortunate, maybe we can have him in the 3 rd or 4 th.

 

[Macnalty]

I am with you on the Hardison talent hope we can sneak him into the third rd, have seem him as low as our fourth rd pick. Gabe has that first quick step that is appreciated unfortunately I see other talent in the CB pool that we require.

 

[ghst187]

i really like those guys too, esp Hardison. Wright is probably last on that list for me but certainly wouldn't argue if we got him. Hardison is the most intriguing to me because i think his quickness can really make him special inside at DT. I suspect a 3-4 team will take him to play him at DE earlier than I would want to draft him. I think the other guys could really successful in our system also.
I also like Bennett a lot but i don't see much drop off from Bennett to Jarrett.
Biggest problem for us is that its going to likely cost us our second round pick to get one of them as I suspect most or all will be gone come our third round pick.

 

[tm1119]

I like both Hardison and Wright. Wright maybe a little more so because I think he's a little more versatile. Hardison is a pure pass rusher right now. I will say that I wouldn't get too caught up on an inch 1/2 on Cooper's arm length. He's got more than enough quickness to shoot gaps effectively in the NFL imo. Also don't forget about Michael Bennett, he could be available in the 2nd as well.

Darius Philon- 3 tech
Tyeler Davison- 1 tech
Derrick Lott- both 1 and 3

Those 3 are even later round picks than listed in the op and could all probably contribute right away for us imo. Ton of value at DT in this draft between the 2nd and 5th

 

[RS12]

Love to get Hardison. I think he could play 3 positions.

 

[TrailBlazer]

Like hardison.

Don't really like Gabe wright.

A DT I really like is darius philon. I watched him a lot in college since he played for my Alma mater. Stock steadily rising. Can play 1 but looks tailor made to play the 3 tech in our scheme. One gap penetrator. Outstanding burst off the snap. Can be had in the 3rd. Should develop into a starter or be a key player in a rotation. If he would've stayed another year in college, most ppl think he would've been a top 50 pick.

 

[Gaede]

Like 'em all except Gabe Wright. Not totally against him, just like the others better.

 

[bodi]

Darius Philon- 3 tech - made plays all season

Tyeler Davison- 1 tech
Derrick Lott- both 1 and 3 - and really liked him at the Senior bowl

I like what I hearing about Marcus Hardison