Round: 1st Positive: Smart Negative: Disengage Run: Above Average Pass Rush: Above Average Coverage: Average Instincts: Above Average Other Spots: None (some have suggested 4-3 DE) Nice speed Changes directions well Relentless Pass Rusher, plays hard Could drop a few pounds Strong Not elite tackler
Anthony Spencer II IMO I actually think he is a reverse conversion guy. May be a better rusher in the pro's as a 4-3 DE Type of prospect I wouldnt hate if we drafted him, but wouldnt love it either. Fairly safe pick and will be a solid #2 rusher
But what do you think about Upshaw sticking his hand in the dirt? I call him a Bizzaro Conversion Guy, because I think he could be a 3-4 college guy that is best suited to play in a 4-3 in the pros. I think he could be a KVB
I'd rather have him as a 3-4 OLB. He does have alot of experience playing DE in college. I just think he is a much better player rushing from the LB spot and not competing so much in an enclosed area. JMO.
Thats an excellent comparison and i agree! I love him as a player, he's not a great pass rusher but a good one. He's just so strong and physical i think he'd have more value in a 4-3, he'd get effort sacks.
I feel at worst he'd be a Calvin Pace type of OLB. Him and Kuechly are the two safest defensive players in the draft imo. He's not he best pass-rusher in the draft but he is the best all around 3-4 OLB/conversion prospect. It would be interesting to see if a 4-3 team uses him as a blizing LB, sort of like how the G-Men use Kiwi.
