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I know there is a recent thread on here with sleeper but the purpose of these threads is so that you don't have to dig through all the other stuff. Anyways, I will get the first few started.
Mike Hull - LB - Miami via Penn St. - UDFA
Why he is hidden: He went undrafted because he was considered too small (6 foot, 232) and had to get his knee scoped. Of course there is some weaknesses in his game too.
Upside: He lead the BIg 10 in tackles with 140. A former teammate (OJ McDuffie) has said about Hull; "He was the heart and soul of that Penn St team. I mean the entire team, not just the defense." I don't think the Dolphins have such a stacked LB core that he can't work his way onto the field in the near future.
Hull vs Ohio St - 2014
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/mike-hull-vs-ohio-state-2014/
Cons: He gets washed out by the second level OL most of the time and he isn't the best tackler.
Pros: His best skill is play diagnosis and reaction. He has decent speed to the sideline and can really knife through the line at times. Does a decent job in pursuit. Seems to do alright in zone coverage.
Taiwan Jones - LB - Jets via Michigan St. - UDFA
Why he is hidden: Slow (4.95 at the Combine), 2 down backer with poor instincts.
Upside: Big, heavy hitting ILB. Was a respected leader on the team. Was able to transition from OLB to ILB and make the adjustments for the fronts in 2014. Played every game in his 4 year college career.
Jones vs Nebraska - 2014
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/taiwan-jones-vs-nebraska-2014/
Cons: Loses track of the ball at times during interior runs and when he blitz's. Rarely but at times does lose ground to the OL at the second level and can be slow to disengage. Doesn't bring enough force when making sideline or downfield tackles (basically, he doesn't blow up WRs and backs whenever he gets the chance). The odd time he telegraphs his blitz's. Gets that excited dog on leash thing going.
Pros: Good effort in pursuit. Solid tackler. Can push back the center of the pocket (guards and centers) when he decides to blitz with a full head of steam. For a guy that a 4.88 and a 4.82 at his pro day, he gets moving pretty good at times. Can maintain control while engaged with OL that allows his to slide, disengage and make tackles. Did see him make some correct reads in pass coverage.
Derrick Malone - LB (SS) - Falcons via Oregon - UDFA
***This one is a way out there view from me. Feel free to make fun of me for this one.***
Why he is hidden: "Too small. Good college player, but doesn't have enough play strength." -- NFC scout assigned to Pac-12
Upside: I think the Falcons new head coach saw a SS in Malone not a LB.
Here is Malone's Pro Day:
Height: 6013
Weight: 230
40 Yrd Dash: 4.71
20 Yrd Dash: 2.75
10 Yrd Dash: 1.70
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 25
Vertical Jump: 29 1/2
Broad Jump: 09'01"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.39
3-Cone Drill: 7.09
Here is Kam Chancellor's Combine:
Height: 6032
Weight: 231
40 Yrd Dash: 4.69
20 Yrd Dash: 2.77
10 Yrd Dash: 1.65
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 22
Vertical Jump: 32
Broad Jump: 09'08"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.41
3-Cone Drill: 7.36
40 Time Range: 4.62-4.76
Now before the pitch forks come out, I'm not saying Malone is an All-World stud or anything like that. What I'm saying is that up until a few months ago this was basically a home town kid for Quinn. He may have been a little more in tune with Oregon then most teams (except maybe Philly but Chip isn't a defensive mind). If Malone could turn into a starting SS for the Falcons then he doesn't need to be Kam Chancellor for FF purposes. Malone likely spent a bunch of time in coverage playing for the Ducks too. Draft Breakdown only has one video of him so it's difficult to get a good read on him moving to SS. He doesn't hit like Chancellor though.
Malone vs Washington - 2013
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/derrick-malone-vs-washington-2013/
Mike Hull - LB - Miami via Penn St. - UDFA
Why he is hidden: He went undrafted because he was considered too small (6 foot, 232) and had to get his knee scoped. Of course there is some weaknesses in his game too.
Upside: He lead the BIg 10 in tackles with 140. A former teammate (OJ McDuffie) has said about Hull; "He was the heart and soul of that Penn St team. I mean the entire team, not just the defense." I don't think the Dolphins have such a stacked LB core that he can't work his way onto the field in the near future.
Hull vs Ohio St - 2014
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/mike-hull-vs-ohio-state-2014/
Cons: He gets washed out by the second level OL most of the time and he isn't the best tackler.
Pros: His best skill is play diagnosis and reaction. He has decent speed to the sideline and can really knife through the line at times. Does a decent job in pursuit. Seems to do alright in zone coverage.
Taiwan Jones - LB - Jets via Michigan St. - UDFA
Why he is hidden: Slow (4.95 at the Combine), 2 down backer with poor instincts.
Upside: Big, heavy hitting ILB. Was a respected leader on the team. Was able to transition from OLB to ILB and make the adjustments for the fronts in 2014. Played every game in his 4 year college career.
Jones vs Nebraska - 2014
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/taiwan-jones-vs-nebraska-2014/
Cons: Loses track of the ball at times during interior runs and when he blitz's. Rarely but at times does lose ground to the OL at the second level and can be slow to disengage. Doesn't bring enough force when making sideline or downfield tackles (basically, he doesn't blow up WRs and backs whenever he gets the chance). The odd time he telegraphs his blitz's. Gets that excited dog on leash thing going.
Pros: Good effort in pursuit. Solid tackler. Can push back the center of the pocket (guards and centers) when he decides to blitz with a full head of steam. For a guy that a 4.88 and a 4.82 at his pro day, he gets moving pretty good at times. Can maintain control while engaged with OL that allows his to slide, disengage and make tackles. Did see him make some correct reads in pass coverage.
Derrick Malone - LB (SS) - Falcons via Oregon - UDFA
***This one is a way out there view from me. Feel free to make fun of me for this one.***
Why he is hidden: "Too small. Good college player, but doesn't have enough play strength." -- NFC scout assigned to Pac-12
Upside: I think the Falcons new head coach saw a SS in Malone not a LB.
Here is Malone's Pro Day:
Height: 6013
Weight: 230
40 Yrd Dash: 4.71
20 Yrd Dash: 2.75
10 Yrd Dash: 1.70
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 25
Vertical Jump: 29 1/2
Broad Jump: 09'01"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.39
3-Cone Drill: 7.09
Here is Kam Chancellor's Combine:
Height: 6032
Weight: 231
40 Yrd Dash: 4.69
20 Yrd Dash: 2.77
10 Yrd Dash: 1.65
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 22
Vertical Jump: 32
Broad Jump: 09'08"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.41
3-Cone Drill: 7.36
40 Time Range: 4.62-4.76
Now before the pitch forks come out, I'm not saying Malone is an All-World stud or anything like that. What I'm saying is that up until a few months ago this was basically a home town kid for Quinn. He may have been a little more in tune with Oregon then most teams (except maybe Philly but Chip isn't a defensive mind). If Malone could turn into a starting SS for the Falcons then he doesn't need to be Kam Chancellor for FF purposes. Malone likely spent a bunch of time in coverage playing for the Ducks too. Draft Breakdown only has one video of him so it's difficult to get a good read on him moving to SS. He doesn't hit like Chancellor though.
Malone vs Washington - 2013
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/derrick-malone-vs-washington-2013/
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