(01-26-2018, 10:29 AM)JackCity Wrote:

(01-26-2018, 12:43 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: I like Griffin, but I'd prefer to draft a linebacker with a bit more versatility. Griffin is an OLB/Safety only. I'd target a guy with the ability to play MLB or SSLB. One guy that has been tearing up the Senior Bowl, that I love is Darius Leonard. He's been making plays all over the field. He shows speed, range, solid tackling, pass rush moves and coverage ability. He's been one of the true standouts this week and IMO, the best 4-3 linebacker prospect at the Senior Bowl, so far. If he's there in the 4th round, I definitely take him without hesitation. He fits the type of young, athletic linebackers that we already have in Smith and Jack.

Shaquem can play SSLB pretty easily and has the skillset to play MLB too. Despite his hand one of his best attributes is getting off blocks and awareness in pass coverage. He's also a talented pass rusher that can play some wide 9 and allow you to make the strong side role much more versatile.

I can easily see Griffin playing SSLB or WLB, but I just don't envision him as a MLB. I'd like the ability to rotate Jack inside and out and not lose anything at MLB, if he roles over to the strong side. I'm just enamored with the way Leonard has been playing this week. Hopefully, he can carry the momentum over to the game. He reminds me of a small school version of Roquan Smith. He was going all out on every play in practice. He's probably the fastest riser on my draft board, along with OT Tyrell Crosby.

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