With the 5th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Lions select BYU DE Ezekiel Ansah. Ansah has an ideal combination of height, weight, speed and strength, and as a result, he has the flexibility to play multiple positions in both odd and even fronts. He uses his length well to stack his man at the POA and is clearly capable of holding his ground at the LOS against multiple blockers. His explosive first step allows him to consistently threaten the edge and set up a variety of pass moves, including his powerful bull rush, which allows him to consistently drive his man back into the pocket. He also displays impressive closing speed not just off the edge but in pursuit, and can deliver devastating finishing hits because of his power and ability to consistently wrap up. Once out in space he displays impressive foot quickness, agility and COD ability adjusting to moving targets. Source: Sports Illustrated
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everyone seems to have a hard-on for this pick and is talking about how wonderful it is. the lions aren't exactly great at developing defensive players so if this kid is going to make it in this league, he will need to do it a lot on his own and he is not exactly a seasoned football vet. it will be interesting to see how this one turns out.
Idk just reminds me alot of his story. Physical freak, very short football history, drafted really high. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if he has a better mindset than gholston.
