Quote:I do see Gregory as the best traditional 4-3 RDE in this draft, however, we're looking for the best LEO and I sense that Ray is a more ideal fit there. The ability to turn is yet again something largely negated as a LEO vs the RDE spot. Fowler would be a fine pick to start at OTTO, but the position doesn't carry the same flash and degree as LEO where I see a guy like Ray making Pro Bowls.


 

Beasley is an all-out freak the more I learn of him, and I'm surprised he's not more in the discussion at #3. It's not like his stats suck, over the past two seasons Beasley has posted 25 sacks, 44.5 TFLs, 9 passes knocked down, 7 forced fumbles, and 2 fumbles returned for a TD. Beasley is roughly the same height and weight as Shane Ray, but Vic's incredible strength makes up for any perceived lack of size.


 

I mentioned how seeing Vic's combine stats shine well ahead of his competition in this draft reminded me of JJ Watt, so I thought I'd compare the two...


 

Vic Beasley, 4.53 40, 2.65 20, 1.59 10, 4.14 shuttle, 6.91 3-cone, 41" vert, 10'10" broad, 35 reps


JJ Watt, 4.81 40, 2.71 20, 1.64 10, 4.21 shuttle, 6.88 3-cone, 37" vert, 10' broad, 34 reps


 

Aside from nearly tying in the 3-cone, Beasley's combine stats are better than JJ's across the board.