re: #15 Pick Dion Jordan Oregon

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So basically he is a coverage LB with adequate pass rushing skills,

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no, he is one of the elite pass rushers this year. from that report-

few players in this class rush the edge like he does. Jordan gets incredible bend around the edge, showing the flexibility to maintain his speed and get after the quarterback. Jordan also has tremendous length for a pass rusher, which he combines with an explosive first step off the line off scrimmage to consistently beat tackles. Jordan also has great closing speed both when getting after the quarterback and chasing down ball carriers in the open field.

quotes from some of the past scouting reports in the link-

Classic hybrid pass rusher with a tantalizing blend of physical tools and intangibles who hasn't yet maximized considerable potential.

At rush linebacker, they don’t get any better than Jordan in terms of size and athleticism. He lacks the functional strength needed to be a top pick but teams may overlook that with his blend of height and athleticism. Jordan’s speed off the edge is rare and I’m not sure that there is anyone in this draft that brings what he does in terms of speed and athleticism off the edge.

Jordan has outstanding athleticism and long limbs that he uses well. He is not a natural pass rusher just yet, but he has the foot quickness, flexibility to bend his knees, and a burst to get to the quarterback once he gets around the offensive tackle’s block. He is still a bit raw with his pass rush moves and needs to upgrade in that area and not rely on just the speed rush all of the time.

What coaches and general managers want at the top of round one is upside, versatility, and the ability to contribute early on. Dion Jordan has all three. A freakish athlete with his ability to play low despite his height. Technically sound with good arm/hand use. Very fast, very fluid in space. Jordan spent a lot of time rushing the edge, out wide in coverage against wide receivers, and filling lanes against the run. He has the frame for more weight, and he will fit in to any scheme

If any don't know yet he was recruited as a TE and didn't switch to defense until 2010. That shows tremendous athletic ability to me. Could be a tantalizing occasional offensive player for jump balls...
6'7" Jimmy Graham on one side, 6'6" Jordan on the other

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I think Mingo and Jordan will put up big numbers at the combine

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Sun

Same here

MDS I think his size and speed are rare. I don't know how we use him but in todays pass happy attacks i think he has skills to contribute. How many times...and not just us have teams wished for someone to cover the no#1 TE?
Junior Tez Dion and perhaps a Phillips in FA is a great start to a OLB krewe in the 3-4.
All depends though on what holes Loomis fills in FA.
They love BPA in NOLA