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REPS

RD

Team record 19 sacks in 96. Speed outside, but has decent array moves.

Florida St.

6-4 1/8

254

4.74

NA

1

Raced teammate Boulware to QBs, won 13.5 times in 96. Plays bigger than measures.

Florida St.

6-2

259

4.87

26

1

Former Michigan OLB with quickness, speed (recent 4.77), just learning nuances of DL play.

Clemson

6-5 3/4

282

4.99

17

1

Great power rush and long arms cause problems. Needs a few more moves.

Syracuse

6-6 5/8

314

4.95

NA

2

Former prep RB, DB added 50 lbs in college now looks like a natural as star DE.

Columbia

6-4 3/4

271

4.85

28

2

Plays football all MAN -- Mean And Nasty.

Miami

6-3 5/8

264

4.72

NA

2

If he chooses to work at this game he can make a living at it. Must control weight.

Indiana

6-5 1/8

312

5.00

27

2

Former OLB with tremendous gotchya closing speed that bothers QBs.

Notre Dame

6-2 5/8

288

4.79

28

2

A 3-4 OLB until 96. Impressed scouts at Sr. Bowl and Indy with speed, flashy moves.

Akron

6-6

243

4.67

18

2

Long, steady career with moments of "Ohmygosh" greatness. Erupts off line.

Miami

6-4 1/8

277

4.80

20

2

Fast, athletic, agile but needs to learn leverage or gain upper body strength.

Texas A&M

6-2 7/8

289

4.87

16

2-3

EN-doo-kway Ka-LOO. Definition -- Awesome athletic package that never quits.

Rice

6-3 3/4

246

4.56

23

2-3

Bad knee in 96, but good day at Indy. Must show better instincts on field.

Mississippi St.

6-4 3/8

266

4.72

17

3

Played inside in "Buddy Ryan" D in 96, held up well. Nice size, strength and still growing.

Boston College

6-6 1/8

279

4.93

24

3

Man of many moves including comeback from 96 knee surgery.

Auburn

6-3 5/8

293

4.80

19

3

Candidate for zone blitz DE. Intense pass rusher who can drop into coverage.

Ohio St.

6-4 1/8

270

4.93

23

3

Former Utah St. DT, but narrow build more suited for DE.

Troy St.

6-4 5/8

278

5.05

12

4

Has speed of an edge rusher, hand and leg strength to move inside.

Memphis

6-4

265

4.86

20

4

Power rushing style works on this level, but will it succeed in NFL?

W. Virginia

6-2 1/8

260

4.88

NA

4

Nice stats, 25 sacks last 2 years, but lacks DE size, OLB speed.

VPI

6-1 1/8

244

4.93

19

4

JC transfer had good moments but he is already 26 years old.

Arizona

6-3 3/4

268

4.97

24

4

Gained recognition with great 96 season, needs more improvement, bulk for NFL.

Texas Southern

6-4 1/2

247

4.97

18

5

Tenacious competitor that coaches love. Will be hard to cut.

Central St.

6-3 3/8

260

4.84

25

5

Shows potential if he learns techniques to get upfield quickly.

Minnesota

6-4 5/8

275

5.03

NA

5

Hard-nosed fighter, but not fluid enough to elude pro OLs.

Kentucky

6-3 5/8

271

5.01

23

6

JC transfer was steady at DE and DT and has skills to improve.

Fresno St.

6-4

283

5.11

20

6

Moved from TE, LB to show pro potential on DL but must learn techniques.

Oklahoma

6-5 5/8

281

5.09

7

6

Has trouble capitalizing on great instincts because lacks speed.

Iowa

6-4

260

4.99

26

6

Has all the physical tools, must decide if he wants to dedicate himself to improve.

Virginia

6-3 1/2

274

5.01

19

7

Tall, great wingspan, good speed, blocks passes.

Virginia

6-7 5/8

269

4.95

19

7

Workout phenom who is hard to ignore. Has played RB, DE, OLB.

Notre Dame

6-2 5/8

243

4.66

27

7

Example of how determined natural athlete can be productive.

Ohio St.

6-2 7/8

272

4.89

15

7

1997 Draft Prospects

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