re: Ellerbe to IR and will be waived

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- They've just had enough. He's too unreliable.

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- They like what they're seeing in Anzalone, Klein, the Canadian dude

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The Saints also signed third-year player Kristjan Sokoli on Tuesday, according to his agent, Brett Tessler, on Twitter. Sokoli, 25, spent the past two years with the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts, appearing in just one game. He has primarily played on the defensive line, but the Saints plan to convert the 6-foot-5, 300-pounder to the offensive line.

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Kristjan Sokoli (DT)
HT: 6'5" WT: 300LBS.
POSITION: DT
SCHOOL: Buffalo
Overview
Sokoli was born in Albania and moved to the U.S. when he was nine years old. He played defensive end, tight end, left tackle, punter and kicker in high school.

Pro Day Results

40-yard dash: 4.84 and 4.88 seconds
Vertical: 38 inches
Broad: 9 feet, 11 inches
Short shuttle: 4.36 seconds
3-cone: 7.25 seconds
Bench: 31 reps of 225 pounds

SELECTED BY: Seahawks
ROUND: 6
PICK (OVERALL): 38 (214)
PICK ANALYSIS:
ANALYSIS

Strengths
Extremely athletic test scores for his size. Impressive 38-inch vertical leap with 31 bench-press reps. Has good size and length and enough power to hold the point of attack if moved outside. Good motor and willing to pursue with consistency. Usually plays with desired leverage.

Weaknesses
Played out of position at nose tackle. Test scores don't necessarily match what is on tape. Can be rolled against double teams. Very average quickness off snap and won't make a living in the gaps. When pass rush stalls, doesn't show off many counters.

Draft Projection
Undrafted

Bottom Line
Athletic frame on a natural 5­-technique who was forced inside into a nose spot in Buffalo. He plays with good arm extension and strength, but pass rushing is limited and will have to prove he can unlock explosiveness that his pro day unearthed.

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