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Draft's top defensive ends

Discussion in 'NFL Draft Forum' started by ATVZ400, Apr 15, 2008.

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    1. Chris Long, Virginia

    Height: 6-3 Weight: 272
    College stats: 37 starts, 183 tackles, 43 tackles for a loss, 22 sacks, 3 forced fumbles
    Vital numbers: 4.75 40-yard dash, 4.21 short shuttle

    Long is a complete player. He can stand up and play the outside backer spot in a 3-4 or he can line up as a five technique end in a 4-3. He has a non-stop motor and he lives the game. 65 plays behind the line of scrimmage in 37 games is an excellent ratio. Draft projection: Round 1.

    2. Vernon Gholston, Ohio State

    Height: 6-3 Weight: 266
    College stats: 25 starts, 87 tackles, 30.5 tackles for a loss, 22.5 sacks, 0 forced fumbles
    Vital numbers: 4.58 40-yard dash, 4.40 short shuttle

    Gholston has rare strength and I was more than impressed when he told me he squatted 455 pounds for 20 reps. He is a playmaker with excellent explosiveness to shock an offensive tackle and get to the quarterback. I struggle when I watch his inconsistent effort to pursue plays away. There just isn't enough tape of him passing teammates while chasing plays down from behind. He has excellent skills to drop in coverage and will excel as a 3-4 outside linebacker or in a 4-3 fire-zone scheme where he drops out as well as rush. 53 plays behind the line of scrimmage in 25 starts is an excellent ratio. Draft projection: Round 1.

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