A few Defensive Ends to watch out for. Some of these are guys that might be available when our 3rd round supplemental comes up. Others will be available when we pick in the 5th round and some could be available after the draft. In order to make it on this list you had to:
1. Be available in the late third and beyond
2. Have either a good amount of TFL or sacks. Preferably both
3. Can't have major character issues
The prospects are listed in no particular order but Jason Jones, Johnny Dingle, and Wallace Gilbery are my favorites. Rudolph Hardie has also emerged as a favorite, but credit goes to ThatGuy for bringing him up.
Jason Jones Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Jason Jones - Eastern Michigan - Not a real sack master, but had an amazing amount of TFL (Tackles for loss) with 19.5 in 2007 and 18.5 in 2006. Has the size to play LE and has experience at DT, though he doesn't have the bulk to play before 3rd down at the 3 technique. Intangibles have been given a thumbs up, and personally I could picture him getting regular playing time about midway through the season.
Kendall Langford Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Kendall Langford - Hampton - Has the frame to play LDE and the 3 technique at DT. Had a good amount of tackles for loss but not as much as Jason Jones with 13.5 last year.
Johnny Dingle Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Johnny Dingle - West Virginia - Probably the best pass rushing prospect that will be available this late in the draft. Had 9 sacks last year at DT, but his size will force him to move to DE at the next level. 19 TFL also makes him an intriguing prospect. Was personally surprised to learn that he weighs around 265.
Wallace Gilberry Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Wallace Gilbery - Alabama - Might be the best of both worlds. Had 10 sacks last year and a breath taking 27 TFL. Has good intangibles and is solid against the run. Four year starter. One of my favorite sleeper prospects.
Marcus Dixon Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Marcus Dixon - Hampton - Another quality prospect from Hampton. Had 16 TFL last year on top of 6 sacks. Had some off field problems, that had him in prison, but I think if you look into the situation, you'll see that it was a pretty messed up case, and an example of how Georgia is behind the times.
Bryan Mattison Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Bryan Mattison - Iowa - Had 9 sacks and 11 TFL last year. Wouldn't complain if we had a chance to add this guy. Of course this is a guy we would draft after the 3rd round. Has the size to play DT.
Jonal Saint-Dic Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Jonal Saint-Dic - Michigan State - Don't know a lot about him, but from the look of things he might be available as an UDFA. Had 10 sacks and 14.5 TFL
Kroy Biermann Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Kory Biermann - Montanta - Could be a nice pickup after the draft. Has the size of a LB but had 16 sacks and 18.5 TFL last year at DE. Basically he reminds me a lot of Chris Wilson.
Brian Johnston Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Brian Johnston - Garnder-Webb - Originally wasn't going to list him due to lack of inforrmation but 20.5 TFL and 6 sacks is enough for me to take notice in the 7th round.
Rudolph Hardie Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Rudolph Hardie - Howard - 12 sacks with 25 TFL, enough said.
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