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re: Who Is Your 3RD RD Pick? Any #59's still around?

Posted on 1/30/12 at 4:28 pm to
Posted by blueslover
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Posted on 1/30/12 at 4:28 pm to
A versatile, explosive athlete with a mighty motor who knows how to reach the quarterback. McClellin possesses a solidly put together frame with a strong upper body which maximizes his length into contact. He plays all over the Boise State defense. He will play with his hand on the ground, can stand up and rush from a two-point stance and will blitz from the inside as well. He exhibits an explosive first step off the ball both with his hand on the ground and standing up. He can also coil up into his stance, stay low initially off the football and threaten the edge with speed. He does a nice job timing up the snap count and is routinely one of the first lineman moving off the ball. McClellin doesn't waste any motion from a two-point stance either when threatening the backfield. His weight is consistently in his front foot and that generates a burst attacking the backfield. He also displays a real know-how of getting to the quarterback and he possesses a solid pass rushing arsenal. He isn't the most flexible of athletes, but will drop his pad level around the corner, sink his hips and turn the corner. He's balanced/fluidity laterally when working a counter off his speed rush. He gets a bit upright, but extends his arms well, is strong in the lower half working through contact and accelerates well through contact. Also, McClellin extends his arms well at the point, can initially create a pop to gain space and possesses a solid initial burst once he gains a step. He's clever when asked to stunt, disguises his intentions well and works endlessly toward the quarterback.

He also plays the run well for his size, is patient when taking on blocks, extends his arms well and has a violent set of hands. His combination of body control and hand strength allows him to keep himself clean into contact, fend off the block and work his way in pursuit. He is a solid anchor player who can run as well and will make plays off his frame. He likes to run around blocks more so in space and at times will take himself out of plays. Also, McClellin is often asked to drop off into coverage and is a solid athlete in man. He keeps his feet under him, exhibits some natural balance/fluidity in the hips and can re-direct and close on the football.

Impression: McClellin is a productive pass rusher with a big motor, good skill set and can get after the QB in a number of ways. Looks like a potential starter at the next level.
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Pros:
Has great versatility: Has lined up at DE, OLB, and ILB
Motor that doesn’t stop
Great team leader
Plays well against top competition
Great first step, or at least gets up the field quickly with timing
Changes direction very well
Violent hitter
Is fluid enough to be a good coverage guy in the N.F.L.with refinement
Decent size for a 34 OLB
Has been durable only missed time in his freshman season
Cons:
Can be overwhelmed in the run game
Might be more suited to play in the 3-4 defense
Will not be able to bulk up much more
Doesn’t possess elite athleticism

Player Comparison: Mike Vrabel
Round Projection: Late 2nd- Early 3rd

Summary:
McCellin is a do-it-all type of player. He has played DE, OLB, and ILB forBoiseState. He has performed very well versus VT from last season and Georgia this year. He never stops going towards the ball. His first step is dynamic. What surprises me is his ability in coverage. He changes direction well and his hip movement and foot agility are near elite. Every team could find a place for this guy but teams that value versatility would get the most out of him. Teams such as the Jets, Patriots, Steelers, Ravens, Giants, Packers, Lions, and 49ers.
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Big Board Ranks

Walter 55
DraftTek 129
PFT 76


Another that looks more 3-4 OLB-ish to me. Doesn't look like much value if any at #59. Maybe even a stretch. Jeff Charleston II?
This post was edited on 1/30/12 at 4:45 pm
Posted by blueslover
deeper than deep south
Member since Sep 2007
22792 posts
Posted on 1/31/12 at 10:27 pm to
not much input or feedback on these, whatchu say?

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