It seems like since Caldwell/Bradley have arrived, we have heard alot about LEO. The team went with retreads like Jason Babin last year with little success. This year, Chris Clemons has given the team a burst but he is 33 years old and won't be here much longer. This year is setting up to be the year the team goes after LEO. With the Jags hovering around the first overall pick the name we keep hearing is Randy Gregory. I think Shane Ray is the guy to keep an eye on.

 

A junior, Ray has 18.5 career sacks and 32 career tackles for loss.

 

Some will say that that other players have put up similar numbers. But while Michael Sam was a productive player at Missouri, he is nowhere near the athlete Ray is showing to be. Sam ran a 4.9 40 yard dash at the combine this past spring, Ray has been clocked at 4.4 to 4.5 in the 40. 

 

http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/beh...b2370.html

 

Aldon Smith put up similar numbers one of his years at Missouri. Has a similar skillset and has 44 sacks in 46 career games.

 

Mel Kiper had this to say.

 

<div>Earlier Thursday morning on ESPN’s SportsCenter, NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. discussed his potential No. 1 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
 
Kiper’s group included four players, one of which was Missouri Tigers defensive end Shane Ray.
 
“You have the ‘freaks’, the defensive linemen that can get to the quarterback and wreak havoc in the pass-happy NFL,” Kiper said. “Shane Ray has 12 sacks, 16 tackles for loss. 39 of his 50 tackles have been solos.”
 

 

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http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/mizzou-...nfl-draft/

 

Seems like a perfect fit for this defense.

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I'm just glad we have options that are good options. The Joeckel draft left us with just trying to pick smart. Shane Ray, Randy Gregory, Leonard Williams, and Dante Fowler are all great rushers and options for the Leo that are worth a top 10 selection. Vic Beasley could fall as a result

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Yes he is a perfect fit for our defense IMO. Would be in consideration if Williams and Gregory are gone when we pick.

 

This is a really good year for pass rushers from what I've heard, which despite how good our line has played this year, is very much a need going forward. We need youth badly

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I'll take him right now. Like the way he plays; looks like he's trying to kill the quarterback.

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LEO. OTTO. All I know is Ray is a playmaker.

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Sack on Bama's second drive. Playmaker.

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LEO. OTTO. All I know is Ray is a playmaker.

 I like him too. 

 

Here's the CBSsports breakdown (he's their 9th overall prospect at the moment) :

 

<b>STRENGTHS:</b> Extraordinary athlete who reportedly has been clocked at 4.44 seconds in the 40-yard dash, has a 40-plus-inch vertical, 10-foot broad jump and bench presses over 400 pounds. 

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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Launches himself off the line with an explosive first step to beat tackles off the snap and can fly by and around them, showing the flexibility and balance to scrape the corner and close. He complements the speed rush with a quick jab-step back to the inside and a swim over the top to counter when opponents start leaning outside. 

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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ray locates the football quickly and changes directions fluidly to pursue. Reaction quickness is awesome, decisively making plays and chasing down the action with an outstanding motor.

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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good bloodlines. His father, Wendell Ray, was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 1981 draft after starring for Missouri, himself. 

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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>WEAKNESSES:</b> Overly reliant on his athleticism to wreak havoc, and is still developing his array of pass rush moves. Could improve his functional strength and awareness of cut blocks. 

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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">His awareness in the run game is a work-in-progress. Struggles to disengage once blockers latch on, showing only average power in his hands. 

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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">IN OUR VIEW: Ray is still developing his pass rush sequence and arsenal of moves, but his first step quickness and sustained burst off the edge are special and should have him drafted very early when he decides to enter the NFL Draft.

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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">--Dane Brugler & Rob Rang (12/4/14)

 

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He gone.

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Jaguars Fundamentalist

And he is ejected. Wow.

 

You see that type of hit in almost every NFL game.

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That will cost him money on the next level.

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Jaguars Fundamentalist

That will cost him money on the next level.

 

Doubt it

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Doubt it

Helmet to helmet on a QB usually does.

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Jaguars Fundamentalist

Helmet to helmet on a QB usually does.

 

Sorry. Misunderstood what you meant. I thought you were saying it could impact his draft status.

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Sorry. Misunderstood what you meant. I thought you were saying it could impact his draft status.

Lol no won't hurt his draft stock, just his wallet.

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I'll take him right now. Like the way he plays; looks like he's trying to kill the quarterback.

Yep. 

 

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And he is ejected. Wow.

 

You see that type of hit in almost every NFL game.

 

And then you see a flag and a fine.  I think the NFL is more protective of QBs than college is.

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Scouting well is all that matters.  Draft philosophy is all fluff.

And he is ejected. Wow.

 

You see that type of hit in almost every NFL game.

 

That is a huge loss for MIssouri and the timing could not be much worse. I hate that ejection rule because it is excessive punishment and don't think it will affect how NFL scouts view him as a tackler.

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And then you see a flag and a fine.  I think the NFL is more protective of QBs than college is.

 

College players can't be fined. They are not being paid to play football. If that is not why they made up the stupid targeting rule a couple years ago, I don't know what is.

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Not surprising. Ray likely to enter the draft.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--mi...01464.html

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Gonna wait till the combine before I pick between Ray and Gregory.  We all know Gregory will be a beast at the combine but from what I hear Ray should put up great numbers also.

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