The DE position in this years draft is stocked with many 'tweeners who may have to switch positions in the NFL . Most of the top of the class are pass rush specialists and most struggle versus the run.
DE Position grade: A-
1. Brian Orakpo Texas 6'3 263
Earned the nickname "O-sack-po" while at Texas. Amazing athlete who performs on the field as well. Relies on speed moves with too much frequency. Possible 'tweener who could best fit at OLB in a 3-4 scheme.
DRAFT GRADE: 91
2. Tyson Jackson LSU 6'4 296
Easily the biggest of the top DE's in this class. Average pass rusher but stout versus the run. Often compared to fellow LSU alum Marcus Spears. Best fit will probably be as a 3-4 DE but could man any DL spot in a 4-3.
DRAFT GRADE: 83
3. Everette Brown Florida St. 6'2 256
Yet another tweener who may lack ideal size and strength to play DE in a 4-3. Ranks with Orakpo in sack production. Rarely used in coverage which could scare teams who want to use him as a 3-4 OLB.
DRAFT GRADE: 82
4. Aaron Maybin Penn St. 6'4 249
Maybin is more of a project pick at this point in time. Lean frame has room to add weight as he is too slow to play OLB. Purely a situational speed rusher at this point who might fit best as, you guessed it, a 3-4 OLB.
DRAFT GRADE: 82
5. Larry English Northern Illinois 6'2 255
English produced 30.5 sacks in his last three seasons at NIU, but against the weaker talent of the MAC. May not have the size or bulk to play DE at the NFL level. Best fit maybe at OLB in a 3-4 scheme.
DRAFT GRADE:81
In the Mix: Michael Johnson (Georgia Tech), Robert Ayers (Tennessee), Paul Kruger (Utah)
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