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Draft Prospect: Ezekiel Ansah
Posted on 1/10/13 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 1/10/13 at 1:01 pm
the more I look the more I see him being a potential consideration at #15. Think Jimmy Graham like rawness/potential but at DE. The comparisons to NYG JPP could be justified.
Some various scouting reports comments-
Ansah is originally from Ghana and had never played football in his life prior to 2010. Naturally this means he is a project and will need time to be groomed. Luckily for him, his physical tools are so obvious that he may start in his first game as a rookie.
Versatile athlete that can play all over the field with a knack for pass-rushing. Violent short burst, sharp change of direction, flexible in bending the corner. Good strength, but lacks a thick base given his long frame.
Not a great run defender since he can be pushed back. May begin his career as a pass-rush specialist only. His long arms can initiate contact and hold ground. Lack of lower half power can be driven off the ball.
Ansah is a natural athlete that brings an outstanding effort and rarely seen, almost unheard of high ceiling to the table. Could fly up draft boards after the combine or could fall slightly if teams have serious concerns about his play against the run. He projects as a first round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Ansah is the hottest name on the draft market right now with people saying he’s going anywhere from the Top 5 to the Top 50. Ansah’s game stock is based mostly on potential and there is a lot of it. He’s a far better prospect than either Barkevious Mingo or Jarvis Jones, to me. He’s got a ceiling that no other prospect can touch in this DE class but that’s the key, this is all based on what he can be, not necessarily on what he is.
Ansah has only been playing football for three years and the growth he has shown as been remarkable. His basketball background has certainly paid dividends on the football field with his athleticism and length. However he’s still learning a lot about the game, and the next step in that will be learning more about the X’s and O’s and improving his awareness and football IQ.
There is little doubt in my mind that Ansah will be a successful defensive player in the NFL, I’m not sure what position that will be at just yet, but I don’t consider that to be a bad thing. This kid is so athletic and so good he could be successful at a myriad of positions. For the time being we’re going to leave him as a DE. He’s without a doubt going to be our top rated senior DE when the next position update comes and we’re really excited to see what he does in Mobile.
Ziggy Ansah will enter the draft with as much fanfare and differing opinions as any prospect. The hulking Ghanaian has only three seasons of football under his belt. He initially came to BYU with intentions of contributing to the track team. He then tried out for the basketball team, before finally finding his place on Bronco Mendenhall’s squad. Ansah tallied 4.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, and 9 batted passes as a senior. His defining trait is his raw power. The scary part is that he hardly seems to know how to use it. Ansah is the definition of a raw prospect, a defender who goes out each and every play can just reacts to what he sees and flies to the football. Even then, he flashes schematic understanding and gap discipline on less complicated offensive plays. He displayed the kind of schematic versatility that will endear him to all onlookers. He was utilized all over the defensive line, from a nose tackle to an edge rusher in two point stance. His skills best translate to a 5 technique in a 3-4 scheme, where he can play a J.J. Watt-type role. Because he has such a clean slate, he can legitimately translate to a 4-3 end spot with some pass rush development. Whichever team pulls the trigger will need to be patient and wait for him to develop his technique and recognition skills. If it comes as quickly in the league as it has for him at BYU, he will become a dominant force on the defensive line. The sky is truly the limit.
--definitely will be watched closely as he lines up against top notch o linemen in Mobile
Some various scouting reports comments-
Ansah is originally from Ghana and had never played football in his life prior to 2010. Naturally this means he is a project and will need time to be groomed. Luckily for him, his physical tools are so obvious that he may start in his first game as a rookie.
Versatile athlete that can play all over the field with a knack for pass-rushing. Violent short burst, sharp change of direction, flexible in bending the corner. Good strength, but lacks a thick base given his long frame.
Not a great run defender since he can be pushed back. May begin his career as a pass-rush specialist only. His long arms can initiate contact and hold ground. Lack of lower half power can be driven off the ball.
Ansah is a natural athlete that brings an outstanding effort and rarely seen, almost unheard of high ceiling to the table. Could fly up draft boards after the combine or could fall slightly if teams have serious concerns about his play against the run. He projects as a first round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Ansah is the hottest name on the draft market right now with people saying he’s going anywhere from the Top 5 to the Top 50. Ansah’s game stock is based mostly on potential and there is a lot of it. He’s a far better prospect than either Barkevious Mingo or Jarvis Jones, to me. He’s got a ceiling that no other prospect can touch in this DE class but that’s the key, this is all based on what he can be, not necessarily on what he is.
Ansah has only been playing football for three years and the growth he has shown as been remarkable. His basketball background has certainly paid dividends on the football field with his athleticism and length. However he’s still learning a lot about the game, and the next step in that will be learning more about the X’s and O’s and improving his awareness and football IQ.
There is little doubt in my mind that Ansah will be a successful defensive player in the NFL, I’m not sure what position that will be at just yet, but I don’t consider that to be a bad thing. This kid is so athletic and so good he could be successful at a myriad of positions. For the time being we’re going to leave him as a DE. He’s without a doubt going to be our top rated senior DE when the next position update comes and we’re really excited to see what he does in Mobile.
Ziggy Ansah will enter the draft with as much fanfare and differing opinions as any prospect. The hulking Ghanaian has only three seasons of football under his belt. He initially came to BYU with intentions of contributing to the track team. He then tried out for the basketball team, before finally finding his place on Bronco Mendenhall’s squad. Ansah tallied 4.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, and 9 batted passes as a senior. His defining trait is his raw power. The scary part is that he hardly seems to know how to use it. Ansah is the definition of a raw prospect, a defender who goes out each and every play can just reacts to what he sees and flies to the football. Even then, he flashes schematic understanding and gap discipline on less complicated offensive plays. He displayed the kind of schematic versatility that will endear him to all onlookers. He was utilized all over the defensive line, from a nose tackle to an edge rusher in two point stance. His skills best translate to a 5 technique in a 3-4 scheme, where he can play a J.J. Watt-type role. Because he has such a clean slate, he can legitimately translate to a 4-3 end spot with some pass rush development. Whichever team pulls the trigger will need to be patient and wait for him to develop his technique and recognition skills. If it comes as quickly in the league as it has for him at BYU, he will become a dominant force on the defensive line. The sky is truly the limit.
--definitely will be watched closely as he lines up against top notch o linemen in Mobile
Posted on 1/10/13 at 1:02 pm to blueslover
Eye Could Live With This.
Posted on 1/10/13 at 1:08 pm to blueslover
The next JPP? I'm interested
Posted on 1/10/13 at 2:04 pm to blueslover
Sold. You're always taking a chance, might as well swing for the fences.
This post was edited on 1/10/13 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 1/10/13 at 2:07 pm to blueslover
quote:
His basketball background has certainly paid dividends on the football field with his athleticism and length.
i want him
the bust risk is worth it for someone with that ceiling. He could be a game changer
This post was edited on 1/10/13 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 1/10/13 at 2:08 pm to blueslover
Yes, yes, and yes again.
Posted on 1/10/13 at 2:09 pm to blueslover
6'5" 270 lbs. Prototypical DE size. A couple of the scouting reports seem to contradict each other. The first says that he lacks power, and the last says that he just doesn't know how to use it.
One also says that he's more of a 5 technique, but he may be used as a situational pass rusher. It seems to me that 5 technique guys usually aren't exceptional as a pass rusher. He is definitely intriguing. Depending how things end up looking going forward I wouldn't mind the Saints going after him.
One also says that he's more of a 5 technique, but he may be used as a situational pass rusher. It seems to me that 5 technique guys usually aren't exceptional as a pass rusher. He is definitely intriguing. Depending how things end up looking going forward I wouldn't mind the Saints going after him.
Posted on 1/10/13 at 2:13 pm to blueslover
so what you're saying is...
he's the Ansah?
:rimshot:
he's the Ansah?
:rimshot:
Posted on 1/10/13 at 2:17 pm to blueslover
Just don't know that I want another "project." If he can come in and contribute right away, sure. But I'd really rather a proven commodity at this point if its available on the board
Posted on 1/10/13 at 5:44 pm to blueslover
He's intriguing for sure. But considering the state of our defense, I'm hesitant to jump on the bandwagon of a raw "project" player. IMO if our defense was better and had more play makers, I think the FO should be more apt to take a risk like this. But coming of the season we just had, I'm not sure its worth the bigger gamble.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 8:05 pm to blueslover
No 1 pick...... Barret Jones Alabama
This post was edited on 1/11/13 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 1/15/13 at 2:11 pm to blueslover
quote:
He’s a far better prospect than either Barkevious Mingo or Jarvis Jones
Orly?
Posted on 1/15/13 at 7:51 pm to blueslover
Looked. Didn't go to lsu. Do not want.
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