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OLB Ronald Powell, Florida -- Powell is pretty much a pure OLB at the next level. His best fit is probably as a 3-4 OLB, though he's a little slight for that position at 6'3", 237 lbs -- he does seem to have room on his frame, however. Powell could potentially thrive as a 4-3 OLB, however, in the Von Miller role, due to his great motor and impressive speed (low 4.6 speed). Powell has so many of the traits you love in a rushbacker: he's relentless with a nasty streak, he is very fast off the edge, he tackles well, he has tremendous closing speed and lots of experience in the three-point stance should you ever wish to employ that. Powell needs to get dramatically stronger, however, as he disappears nearly any time an OL can square him up. His best plays against the best OLs he faced were only when he could sneak in past the OL. But when the OLs locked him in, he can't shake himself free. Another thing he'll need to work on is his pass coverage, something he rarely did but seems equipped for. He's a backup OLB on day one with starter upside, and could provide some "boom" potential if he gets stronger and lands in the right system.
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