DRAFT TRACKER 2015
2015
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DRAFTED BY
Houston Texans
Round 2 • Pick 11
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive, steady performer in the middle with above-average size and length for the position but below-average agility. McKinney plays within the scheme and finds himself near the play frequently. He plays with strength and has an ability to take on offensive linemen and get downhill to finish his tackles. McKinney looks like an above-average NFL inside linebacker who could become part of a really good defense. He lacks star-making talent, though.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 3 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Outrageously productive linebacker with a nose for the ball. Dawson averages a tackle every 5.3 snaps and either caused or recovered a total of 8 turnovers during the 2014 season. Evaluators understand that Dawson has been a handful while at TCU and that will turn some teams off to him completely. Dawson can play inside in a 2-gap scheme but is a natural fit at 4-3 WILL.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 2 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Early down linebacker who can make plays against the run but will struggle if isolated in coverage. Perryman is a lunch-pail worker who enjoys the physical part of the game. Can be a highly productive NFL player but ceiling looks to be limited.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 2 • Pick 13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Kendricks is an intelligent leader with high football character. Scouts don't see the same explosiveness in Eric as they see in his brother Mychal (Eagles LB), but they do see the same level of production and desire. Eric Kendricks plays with plus instincts against the run and pass. He has the athleticism and demeanor to be an impactful, productive outside linebacker in a 4-3 for years to come.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
His production will jump off the page, but Johnson isn't the high-impact player his tackle numbers might suggest. With average lateral movement and limited twitch, Johnson can be an NFL starter, but is unlikely to be a standout at any point. Off-the-field issues must be monitored as they could sink his draft stock.
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DRAFTED BY
Cleveland Browns
Round 7 • Pick 2
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic linebacker who falls into a habit of letting plays come to him rather than making things happen. While lacking an aggressive strike as a tackler, Pullard has the athleticism to be a solid NFL player. He has to find a scheme that can keep him clean or he might be just another linebacker.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 4 • Pick 19
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Wilson could use more thump in his game. He will occasionally flash explosiveness, but we don't see it enough. Productive over the last two years, with ability to come in and help on special teams. Attack-
oriented defense could turn Wilson into a more urgent player, but he might have to prove he can be more than just a backup linebacker.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 1 • Pick 31
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Anthony has the athleticism to be an NFL linebacker, but he's not an explosive talent. He tries to get downhill and make plays, but more often it feels like he's guessing rather than instinctive. He'll take high-risk chances that will turn some coaches off. Anthony can make it in the league but he might be more of a depth-chart player than a long-time starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 5/8"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 81 1/2"
Production
54.81
Athleticism
54.74
Total Score
109.55
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Physically imposing "Hulk smash" linebacker with outstanding power and toughness but a lack of instincts essential to the position. Jones' coverage limitations could be mitigated by his ability to thump and blitz as a 3-4 inside linebacker next to a more instinctive chaser. At worst, Jones is a backup linebacker and core special-teams player.
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DRAFTED BY
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 5 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized inside linebacker with a big motor and willingness to take chances. Lacks the athleticism to recover from mistakes in the running game and is too tight to cover in space against the pass.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 241 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Heady inside linebacker mindful of assignments in scheme-oriented Stanford defense. Nothing special about his size, athleticism or competitiveness on tape and lack of downhill metrics could limit his draft prospects despite his steady play. Has backup potential in the league.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 6 • Pick 31
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized inside linebacker who doesn't use his instincts to play a downhill, attack-oriented brand of football. Herrera has a nose for the ball and a motor that keeps him in most plays, but he lacks the bulk to carry through with his desire to play physically and too much of his tackle production comes down the field. He is best-suited as a backup inside linebacker with an ability to play on kick-coverage teams.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 4 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Fills the stat sheet, but is missing traits associated with becoming a starting linebacker in the NFL. He is an average athlete with average speed and loses leverage in his run responsibilities. He's a willing chaser and he's around the action, so a move to the WILL outside 'backer spot might make the most sense in order to limit his liability against downhill rushing attacks.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 7 • Pick 7
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
With his burst to the ball and ability to cover, Hager would be best suited for a 4-3 defense looking for an athletic linebacker who can make plays outside of his area. Hager might end up a late-round pick, but teams like his production and chase traits.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/8"
- Weight
- 254 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 75 1/2"
Production
57.03
Athleticism
71.56
Total Score
128.59
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Burly and thick through his middle, DePriest needs plays to unfold in front of him to play at his best. With offenses becoming matchup-oriented, DePriest's value to an NFL team could be diminished. Best-suited as a two-down ILB in a 3-4 defense.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 238 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Looks the part, but has limitations in terms of instincts and overall nose for the ball. He's a physical inside linebacker with pass-rush and pass-coverage limitations. He might get a look based on measurables.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tough, instinctive inside linebacker with a great feel for where the play is going but limitations on converting instincts into tackles. Doesn't disengage well enough to be a roster factor and must take more chances on getting to the spot first to have a shot to make a team.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Not instinctive or athletic. Can't hang his hat on coverage ability or run-stuffing acumen. He's an inside linebacker with limited range who must prove he can be a special-teams monster to make it.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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